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Fairness over fortune, that’s the mantra guiding Denise Head’s 36-year journey from shy student with “average grades” to partner at a people-first law firm. In this episode, she lifts the lid on the side of law you rarely see: the grind of high-stakes personal injury and children’s cases, the myths of big salaries, and the relentless pressure of magic-circle training. Denise shares the challenges of claims farming, overregulation, and paperwork that can overshadow purpose, issues that mirror the struggles in social care and clinical work.

At the heart of it? Relationships. Her firm prioritizes continuity, accountability, and fighting for justice when it counts, like a child-care case that still shapes her approach today. Along the way, Denise reveals the skills she hires for, the mindset that sustains her, and advice for anyone dreaming of law: make a difference, not just a paycheck.

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Feeling like your business is slowly getting squeezed from all sides? You’re not alone, and it might not be over. In this episode, insolvency practitioner turned business rescue pro Gary Rupping shares why the end of a company doesn’t have to mean the end of your business (or your future)

From growing up in competitive South Africa, navigating the credit crunch, and even dealing with a visa scare, Gary’s journey helped him develop the steady, down-to-earth approach founders rely on most when the pressure is intense.

We bust one big myth: rescue experts aren’t just “undertakers.” Gary explains the difference between saving a company and saving the actual business. Protecting jobs, value, and know-how even if the legal structure has to change. He walks through real, usable options like HMRC time-to-pay plans, creditor deals, pre-pack sales, managed wind-downs, and even simple strike-offs, and when each one makes sense.

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Think Sea Cadets, a strict dad, and a life full of hustle… then add marathon security shifts, door-to-door cable sales, and a wild detour into multi-level marketing. That’s Martin’s early life..

It all led him to estate planning, but not in the boring, legal-brochure way. Martin went from selling to genuinely helping people protect their families: wills, trusts, powers of attorney. He built teams, stood by his principles, and proved you can do well while actually doing good.

In this episode, we dive into the moments that shaped him, the lessons he’s learned, and how to plan for life without losing your integrity. Stories, laughs, and surprisingly practical advice.

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