In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Kim Cameron, the visionary founder of Gin Bothy.

Often described as an accidental gin maker, Kim's journey started with jam, using Scotland's seasonal fruit calendar. Waste product from jam-making was added to gin and Jam Bothy became Gin Bothy in 2015.

Passionate about preserving the traditions and heritage of bothy culture, Gin Bothy is now one of the most award-winning producers in Scotland.

This episode explores:

- The art of creating unique flavours inspired by local influence but with national appeal

- Building a brand rooted in authenticity and rural tradition

- Lessons in scaling a craft business while staying true to your values

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a gin or jam enthusiast, or someone who loves a great story, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.

In this captivating episode of Miked-up: Our Women Entrepreneurs, host Alison Walker sits down with Alex Feechan, the visionary Founder of Findra, a disruptive brand dedicated to stylish, high-performance outdoor clothing for women.

Alex shares her entrepreneurial journey, from identifying a frustrating gap in the market to building a brand that empowers women to embrace outdoor adventures. They dive deep into:

- The passion and purpose behind creating Findra
- Staying true to your mission as an entrepreneur
- How Alex recognized and overcame the challenges of Entrepreneur Burnout
- Her invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or dreaming of starting your own venture, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Tune in now to hear Alex’s story and her expert tips for navigating the entrepreneurial world!

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Alison Grieve is a multi-award winning inventor and founder of G-Hold, an Edinburgh-based technology hardware company specialising in ‘The Science of Holding’.

Alison has raised over £700k equity investment including foreign investment, and additionally over £300k in non-diluting finance.

She first invented a retractable handhold, Safetray, for the foodservice industry in 2009 to prevent accidents involving toppling trays. The Safetray patent was licensed to a US major in 2012 in a $500k deal. She then expanded the product portfolio into mobile devices with the G-Hold range; patented, ergonomic holders tablets and phones, establishing manufacturing in Scotland and exporting over 200,000 units around the world.

Whilst continuing to lead on G-Hold’s international partnerships, Alison was appointed editor in chief at Young Company Finance.

Alison sits on the Bank of England’s East of Scotland Panel, and is an advisory board member of the Edinburgh-based start-up Robotical .