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HLD 49 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

A podcast/digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland, who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7-figure success at a young age.

Episodes

Elektra Fence On RuPaul's Drag Race, Rainbow Washing & The Business of Being a Drag Queen | Managed
Elektra Fence On RuPaul's Drag Race, Rainbow Washing & The Business of Being a Drag Queen | Managed Jul 16, 2026 55:52 This week on Managed, Hannah sits down with drag sensation Elektra Fence as we pull back the curtain on the what it looks like to be a successful drag queen. From the viral origin story of her name to her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Elektra pulls no punches. She’s covering the business behind being a drag queen, the physical demands (including the surprising art of the "tuck”), and the importance
The Costs, Hacks, and Reality Checks of Cannes Lions (Part 2) | Managed
The Costs, Hacks, and Reality Checks of Cannes Lions (Part 2) | Managed Jul 9, 2026 7:06 In this week’s episode, Hannah strips back the glamour of Cannes Lions to tackle the logistical and financial reality of attending one of the industry's biggest events. From flight scanners and accommodation hacks to the actual cost of creative passes, this episode provides a brutally honest breakdown of the expenses required to make the trip happen.Beyond the budget lines, she’s diving into the h
Coachella for Corporates? My Cannes Lions Survival Guide (Part 1)
Coachella for Corporates? My Cannes Lions Survival Guide (Part 1) Jul 2, 2026 22:10 This week on Managed, Hannah is breaking down the experience of taking her team to Cannes Lions, giving an honest look at what it’s like to at the marketing world’s biggest event. Contrary to the very glamorous image you'll see on LinkedIn, Hannah's sharing the logistical realities, from the intense heat and 30k step count, to the need for intense pre-planning and booking accommodation a year in a
Is HMRC Watching Your Instagram? How AI is Changing Creator Taxes | Rachel Harris of Accountant_she
Is HMRC Watching Your Instagram? How AI is Changing Creator Taxes | Rachel Harris of Accountant_she Jun 25, 2026 53:01 This week on Managed, Hannah sits down with her longtime accountant Rachel Harris, the founder of striveX and face of Accountant_she. Rachel has spent her career shattering the "boring accountant" stereotype, and is sharing how she transformed her firm from a dining room table startup into a multi-million pound powerhouse brand. She discusses the unique challenges of finances as a creator, ex
The Ultimate Guide To Launching a Fashion Brand | Alex Morley
The Ultimate Guide To Launching a Fashion Brand | Alex Morley Jun 18, 2026 42:07 Ever wondered how to actually start a successful fashion brand? In this week’s episode of Managed, we sit down with Alex Morley, the founder of Asandra Studios, to get all the answers. Alex gets real about her journey, moving from a failed first attempt at a fashion line to building a business that has captivated influencers and customers alike. From sewing red-carpet dresses on the fly to na
From Ketchup Bottles to 8-Figure Empire: The Hair Syrup Story | Managed
From Ketchup Bottles to 8-Figure Empire: The Hair Syrup Story | Managed Jun 11, 2026 1:07:48 From mixing homemade hair oil in repurposed ketchup bottles in a student conservatory to becoming the UK’s 13th fastest-growing company, Lucie Macleod’s journey with Hair Syrup is anything but conventional. In this week’s episode of Managed, the 26-year-old founder shares the raw reality of building a viral, eight-figure haircare empire entirely bootstrapped. She takes us back to the early days of
Juliet Mayhew on Reinvention and Staying Authentic On & Off Stage
Juliet Mayhew on Reinvention and Staying Authentic On & Off Stage Jun 4, 2026 56:48 On this week’s episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by actress, entrepreneur and TV personality Juliet Mayhew as she pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary life.From her rural Australian roots to the prestigious stages of the West End and her recent move into the world of reality TV, Juliet shares the pivotal moments that have defined her career. She discusses the realities of the modern ente
I'm OBSESSED with Building Businesses for Creators | Verity Park
I'm OBSESSED with Building Businesses for Creators | Verity Park May 28, 2026 57:04 This week on Managed, Hannah sat down with Verity Park, a multi-hyphenate founder and creator economy expert obsessed with building businesses for and with creators. Verity details her journey from managing Grace Beverley and launching TALA at Gleam Futures, to shutting down her DTC company to build tbh talent, an agency she organically grew by building a personal brand online She’s giving a behin
From £2k to Multi-Million: The Unfiltered Reality of a Bootstrapped Beauty Brand
From £2k to Multi-Million: The Unfiltered Reality of a Bootstrapped Beauty Brand May 14, 2026 51:40 In this episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by Ellie Carlile, the founder of Byellie, a multi-million-pound beauty brand she launched in 2021 with just £2,000. She pulls back the curtain on the unfiltered reality of scaling a 100% bootstrapped company, from becoming the woman behind the viral 30 million-view TikTok brow product to the extreme highs and lows that followed.Ellie
An Journalist's Guide To How the Press REALLY Works | Fleruine Tideman
An Journalist's Guide To How the Press REALLY Works | Fleruine Tideman May 7, 2026 47:41 This week on Managed, we Dive deep into the new realities of media and celebrity PR with freelance lifestyle journalist Fleurine Tideman who writes for top titles including Glamour, Betches, Stylist, Cosmopolitan and many more. She's reveal the "humbling" and persistent hustle of pitching stories and outlines how stories actually get picked up (spoiler alert: you need a strong hook). Plus, Fleurin
What No One Tells You About Owning A Business
What No One Tells You About Owning A Business Apr 30, 2026 23:15 This week on Managed, Hannah is dropping the glitz and glam to offer a candid, vulnerable look at the genuine ups and downs of running a growing agency. From a stressful move to a new central London office, talent and staff turnover, hiring for the next stage of the business, and growing to be ‘Boutique at Scale’, Hannah’s not holding back. Plus, she’s diving into the evolving industry, including
YouTube Expert Reveals Why Brands FAIL on YouTube | Managed Podcast
YouTube Expert Reveals Why Brands FAIL on YouTube | Managed Podcast Apr 16, 2026 55:43 Former JD YouTube lead and Archive House founder Chloe McCulloch reveals the journey of starting a disruptive YouTube agency and what it really takes for brands to build a successful presence on the channel. Chloe breaks down the critical difference between brand building and transactional ROI, using her time running JD's channel and their successful community turnouts (like shutting down the Traf

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