In this episode, Rosie is joined by Sarah Jordan from YOU Underwear and Lindsey from Start to Thrive. Y.O.U underwear makes organic cotton underwear for men, women and girls that lets you look good, feel good and do good. Their products are made from super-soft GOTS-Certified Organic and Fairtrade cotton that’s PETA-approved vegan – Y.O.U underwear…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Sarah Dennis from Mostly Books and Lindsey from Start to Thrive. Mostly Books is an award-winning independent bookshop located in the heart of Abingdon offering an excellent range of books, greeting cards, gifts and children’s toys. The team can source most titles ready for collection the following day (subject t…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Annabel Lee from Annabel Lee Communications and Lindsey from Start to Thrive. Annabel Lee Communications is a boutique communications agency specialising in PR for creative and purpose driven businesses. Founded by Annabel Lee, a PR expert and freelance writer with almost 15 years’ experience, Annabel Lee Communi…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Tom, manager of the Ultimate Picture Palace, and Lindsey from Start to Thrive. The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The cinema is run by a small team of film fanatics who pick the programme, screening only the best mainstream, indie, foreign-language, and documentary films, …

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Cass, from The Oxford Weaving Studio. The Oxford Weaving Studio is Oxfordshire’s first community-minded creative studio dedicated to contemporary weaving. Offering studio membership, private tuition, group weaving workshops and creative weaving sessions for adults and children, Cass is passionate about sharing he…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Katie, from Every Body Studio. Every Body Studio is a small, supportive, non judgmental space for movement classes on Magdalen Road in east Oxford offering both online and in-person movement classes. Yoga studios and other wellness settings are often intimidating, but Every Body Studio is devoted to making a diff…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Bea, from Headington Fairtrade. Headington Fairtrade is run as a community co-operative gift shop specialising in fairly traded products from all over the world, as well as Ecover and Faith in Nature refills and other eco products. The team are passionate about the importance of fairly traded products and ethical…

Hey it's Rosie here from Independent Oxford! Season 3 of The Independent Oxford Podcast is launching in January - I can't wait to share even more indie stories with you in 2022.Von Independent Oxford

Thank you to everyone that has listened to Season 2 of the Independent Oxford Podcast, and to all of our guests for sharing their indie journeys. We'll be back with Season 3 later in the year. Bye for now! Connect with Independent Oxford Website: independentoxford.com Twitter: @IndieOxford Instagram: @IndependentOxford Recorded and Produced by Stor…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Paul, from Sandfield Guest House, who after returning to Oxford from living in Brazil during the 2000's, decided to convert his family home in central Oxford into a Guest House in 2009. 12 years later and the Sandfield has welcomed more than 3,300 guests and is home to even more memories. Just two miles from hist…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Lindsey, from Start to Thrive, who left her corporate job to pursue a career as a professional coach, helping others gain clarity and confidence in their lives and careers. Lindsey at Start to Thrive is passionate about coaching humans who feel stifled to move forward with clarity and resilience. Helping them get …

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Harriet, from Nourish Yoga Training, an Australian yoga teacher who moved to Oxford to provide yoga training to yoga teachers. She talks about her passion for yoga, the importance of community, and her beloved narrow boat on the Thames. Nourish Yoga Training facilitates journeys of exploration and transformation …

In this episode, Anna is joined by Claire, from Open Stage Arts and Creativity Found, who talks about why she wanted to provide drama and singing classes to adults, her podcast Creativity Found, and why doing things for you is so important to our lives. Open Stage Arts hosts drama and singing classes for adults that are designed to be fun, friendly…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Emily from, Hoyle's of Oxford, who talks about what it's like working in a family business, board games and her passion for sustainability. An independent, family-run games shop based on Oxford’s High Street since 1997, they sell traditional and vintage table-top games including chess, backgammon, mah jong and go…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Sophie from the Yellow Submarine Cafe, a fantastic cafe co-staffed by trainees with learning difficulties, and she talks about her journey, the amazing work done by the Yellow Submarine Cafe, and the importance of community. Often rated #1 for coffee and tea in Oxford by TripAdvisor, 70,000 customers each year vis…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Roshni, from Tikka and Tadka, who shares her story of starting an Indian Catering company just before lockdown, and the inspiration she takes from her mother and India. Tikka and Tadka is a Indian catering company. Based in Wantage they create curry nights locally, and 5 day curry boxes all throughout Oxfordshire…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Tom, from Fallow & Fields, who talks about the lessons he and his business partner learnt when they decided to open a delicatessen at the start of the pandemic, and the importance of supporting independent businesses. Fallow & Fields are an event catering company who’s passion and ethos has always been on making t…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Grant Hayward who talks about his decision to walk away from corporate life to pursue a career focused on helping purposeful businesses and the growing scene of purposeful businesses in Oxfordshire. OSEP is a Community interest Company supporting Social Enterprise, enterprising charities and purposeful businesses…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Sarah, from Sarah Wiseman Gallery, who, aged 24, set up her own Art Gallery in Summertown with the mission of bringing contemporary art to Oxford. Sarah Wiseman Gallery is a place to see and buy fantastic contemporary art. You will be greeted by a warm welcome from an enthusiastic team, led by director Sarah Wisem…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Sarah, from The Herberowe Candle Co., who talks about her addiction to candles which led to her to start making her own using all-natural ingredients and how it evolved into a business whilst the whole country was in lockdown. The Herberowe Candle Co makes natural wax candles that are hand-poured in small batches…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Tom, from the Treehouse Festival of Music & Arts, who talks about his story of building a 2-story treehouse in Uffington as a teenager and a dream to run a festival from it, which he made a reality. Treehouse Festival of Music & Arts is a boutique festival nestled beneath the ancient White Horse of Uffington. Cent…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Julie, from Neve's Bees, who talks about her story of launching a skincare business after walking away from the corporate world and the inspiration she found in her childhood upbringing and her own daughter, Neve. Julie and her daughter, Neve, are beekeepers and the owners of Neve’s Bees! They make 100% natural s…

In this episode, Anna is joined by Chris, from Hall Personal Training, who talks about his story from graphic design student to personal trainer to opening a boutique gym in Oxfordshire, who inspires him, and his passion for personal growth. Hall Personal Training isn’t your typical personal training service. Based in their own private studio in No…

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Ashley, from The Wonky Food Company, who talks about her "beer-storming" sessions and decision to start a business centred on sustainability, the importance of community, and who inspires her. The Wonky Food Company was started in 2017 by a team of passionate foodies, committed to tackling food waste by creating …

In this episode, Anna is joined by Alessandro, from YogaVenue, who talks about his decision to open a yoga studio in Oxford, who inspires him, valuable lessons he's learnt, and his favourite independent businesses. YogaVenue is Oxford’s premier Yoga studio and was created to provide a dedicated space for students to enjoy their Yoga practice. They …

In this episode, Adrian, from Society Café, talks about his passion for service, good coffee, what it's like being an independent business in Oxford, and surviving lockdown. Society Café are an independent speciality coffee shop in the heart of Oxford city centre. Their focus is on making great coffee sourced directly from the best coffee producing…

In this episode, Steven, from Steven Andrews Bespoke, talks about his process, design trends, sustainability, and his favourite materials to work with when creating furniture. Steven Andrews Bespoke provides bespoke kitchen and fine furniture designing, manufacturing and installations. They can produce furniture to any design and size using the mat…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

This year, we have captured stories from indies and organisations from across Oxford, to find out how they have coped with the pandemic, and all that 2020 has thrown at them, as well as hearing how they started, and their hopes for the future. These stories mean that you can find out more about the history and people behind some of Oxford’s best-lo…

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