Episodios

  • The Brutal Truth About PR | What Actually Gets You Hired, Cancelled or Ignored with Chloe Jansen

    The Brutal Truth About PR | What Actually Gets You Hired, Cancelled or Ignored with Chloe Jansen
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by PR expert Chloe Jansen to answer the questions everyone wants to ask about the PR industry. From breaking into PR without a clear path, building real connections, and protecting clients from public mistakes, to fake publicity relationships, bad pitches, media gossip, and trends that should have stayed dead — this is an unfiltered look at how PR really works behind the scenes.

    Essential listening for anyone interested in PR, talent management, branding, media, or building a career based on reputation and relationships.


    Managed is 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.


    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/


    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod

    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    25 m
  • We Skipped University and Built Careers Anyway | Inside the Reality of Talent Management

    We Skipped University and Built Careers Anyway | Inside the Reality of Talent Management
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode of Managed, Ruby and Hannah share how they built careers in talent management without following the traditional university route. From work experience and shadowing to learning on the job, navigating imposter syndrome, gaining confidence at a young age, and managing major talent, this is an honest look at what working behind the scenes in the creator industry really involves. A must-watch for anyone curious about alternative career paths, internships, and breaking into management.


    Managed is 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.


    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/


    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod

    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 m
  • Happy New Year Q&A | Honest Answers on Work, Burnout and What’s Next

    Happy New Year Q&A | Honest Answers on Work, Burnout and What’s Next
    Dec 31 2025
    In this New Year special episode of Managed, Hannah answers the questions she’s asked most about work, life and leadership. From dropping out of university and starting in unconventional industries to burnout, imposter syndrome, hiring interns, building a personal brand, and protecting your peace as a founder — this is an honest, reflective solo episode about what success really looks like behind the scenes.Perfect for founders, students, creatives and anyone navigating ambition, pressure and self-belief in the new year.00:00 New Year intro and why this episode is different02:10 Starting out: dropping out of uni and first real jobs04:10 Breaking into management and learning on the job06:05 The biggest misconceptions about being a founder07:45 Building a personal brand without copying others09:55 Favourite and least favourite parts of the job11:30 The industry reality: conflict, competition and staying in your lane13:45 Advice for students, interns and first-time hires16:05 Burnout, low days and leading when you’re struggling18:20 Final advice, gratitude and New Year sign-offManaged is 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. Follow Hannah Holland: / hannahroseholland INSTAGRAM: / managedpod YOUTUBE: / @hldtalent2655 TIKTOK: / managedpod HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    20 m
  • S2 EP 11: It’s a HOLIDAY SPECIAL | Hannah, Ella and Emily on Christmas in The Creator World

    S2 EP 11: It’s a HOLIDAY SPECIAL | Hannah, Ella and Emily on Christmas in The Creator World
    Dec 24 2025
    This week on Managed, Hannah, Ella and Emily sit down for a festive conversation on 2025 client highlights, HLD holiday traditions, planning a company Christmas party, what to expect in 2026, and more!What really happens behind the scenes of a talent agency at Christmas?In this festive After Hours Christmas special, the team get candid about chaotic Christmas parties, awkward traditions, burnout, boundaries, and what it actually takes to survive Q4 in the creator industry. From curry-on-Christmas debates and office awards to major campaign wins, leadership lessons, and why rest matters more than ever — this episode is equal parts funny, reflective, and real.If you’re curious about talent management, agency life, or how ambitious women balance growth with sanity at the end of the year, this one’s for you.00:00 Christmas chaos, champagne and setting the tone 02:15 How the agency approaches Q4 and Christmas season 05:10 Wild Christmas party stories and past mistakes 08:40 Family traditions, curry on Christmas and drama 12:50 Why rest, time off and boundaries actually matter 16:20 Reflecting on team culture and end-of-year burnout 19:45 Office awards, predictions and team personalities 23:10 Big campaigns, brand wins and Christmas launches 28:40 Leadership lessons and mindset shifts this year 33:50 Gratitude, growth and what’s coming next yearManaged is 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. Follow Hannah Holland: / hannahroseholland INSTAGRAM: / managedpod YOUTUBE: / @hldtalent2655 TIKTOK: / managedpod HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    40 m
  • S2 Ep10: Rickie Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom | The Real Story Behind Longevity in Radio and Broadcasting

    S2 Ep10: Rickie Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom | The Real Story Behind Longevity in Radio and Broadcasting
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of Managed, two of the UK’s most recognisable radio voices sit down to break down what it really takes to last in broadcasting. From meeting at university and building genuine chemistry, to career-defining moments on breakfast radio, embarrassing on-air mistakes, fame misconceptions, money regrets, and adapting to the digital era — this is an unfiltered conversation about longevity, reinvention, and staying relevant in a changing industry.
    Perfect for anyone interested in radio, media careers, content creation, or the realities behind public-facing success.


    00:00 How it all started: meeting at university and early chemistry
    06:45 Becoming a duo and building real on-air authenticity
    13:40 Breaking into radio and early career turning points
    21:10 Major wins, awards and the pressure of breakfast radio
    29:20 Fame misconceptions and the realities of being “known”
    36:30 What makes a great presenter vs a forgettable one
    43:10 Regrets, money mistakes and missing the property ladder
    49:30 Adapting to digital media, creators and industry change
    56:20 Embarrassing on-air moments and live radio chaos
    01:01:10 Final reflections on longevity, growth and the future


    Managed is 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.

    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h y 3 m
  • S2 Ep9: Sonny Jay: From Boyband Auditions to National Radio | The Moment That Changed Everything

    S2 Ep9: Sonny Jay: From Boyband Auditions to National Radio | The Moment That Changed Everything
    Dec 10 2025
    From a boyband audition on Britain’s Got Talent to national breakfast radio, Sonny tells the story of an unpredictable entertainment career: viral moments, close calls with fame, a scary fan experience, pivoting into radio, Dancing on Ice, and the life-changing arrival of his daughter. He also reflects on the realities of digital fame, creative choices, and why family now shapes every career decision. A candid conversation about ambition, reinvention, and what success looks like after the spotlight.


    00:00 Intro — early ambition and the Loveable Rogues origin
    02:08 Britain’s Got Talent: auditioning with original songs
    08:49 Coming fourth, touring, and the whirlwind aftermath
    12:29 The music industry politics and being dropped
    16:24 Pivot to radio — overnights, demos and getting on Capital
    21:48 Leaving the breakfast show to become a solo presenter
    27:42 TV and Dancing on Ice — unexpected new challenges
    32:02 Meeting Danielle and choosing family alongside work
    34:59 Becoming a dad — how parenthood reshaped priorities
    44:53 Manager highlights, career lessons and next steps


    Managed is 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.

    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    50 m
  • S2 Ep8: How Danielle Saved Her Brand | The Brutal Truth About Nearly Losing Everything

    S2 Ep8: How Danielle Saved Her Brand | The Brutal Truth About Nearly Losing Everything
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode of Managed, Danielle returns to share the unfiltered reality behind rebuilding her beauty brand after nearly losing it. She opens up about burnout, bad hires, wasted money, rebranding, the pressure of social media, and why stepping back into the business herself became the turning point. A raw and honest masterclass in resilience, leadership and starting again.


    00:00 Catch-up and why Danielle’s life looks different now
    02:10 The real cost of bad hires and wasted money
    05:00 When the brand hit breaking point
    07:30 Getting dropped and the panic that followed
    10:15 Going back to basics and rebuilding from the ground up
    13:40 Rebranding, cutting costs and seeing the business clearly
    16:20 The pressure of looking successful online
    18:50 Personal branding, influencers and real marketing
    21:15 Why fitness changed Danielle’s leadership and routine
    23:40 What she’s learned about money, discipline and resilience
    25:10 Final reflections on starting again and growing stronger

    Managed is 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.

    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    45 m
  • S2 Ep7: Family, Fame and Fighting | The Untold Reality of Building a Boxing Career Together

    S2 Ep7: Family, Fame and Fighting | The Untold Reality of Building a Boxing Career Together
    Nov 26 2025
    Francesca “The Billion Dollar Baby” Hennessy and her sister-manager Hannah sit down to reveal what life is really like building a professional boxing career as a family. From growing up in a boxing household to handling pressure, dyslexia, discipline, brand deals, training camps and balancing work and sisterhood, this episode gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to rise in the sport.


    00:00 Dyslexia, different learning styles and early challenges
    00:45 Introducing Hannah and Francesca Hennessy
    01:20 Life working together as sisters
    02:30 Growing up in a household built around boxing
    03:40 The pros and complications of mixing family and business
    05:00 Trust, communication and knowing each other inside out
    06:10 Why Francesca needs space after training and long days
    07:20 Training intensity and limitations on events and appearances
    08:35 Brother Michael’s boxing journey and influence
    10:10 Family memories growing up in the sport
    10:40 Why Francesca chose not to fight back then
    11:15 Dad’s legacy as a boxing promoter and manager
    13:20 How family work ethic shaped their drive and ambition
    15:00 Hannah’s growth in business and confidence
    16:20 Francesca’s pro debut and public pressure
    18:05 Proving herself beyond her father’s reputation
    19:20 Making an impact with her famous ring walks
    20:50 Why ring walk preparation matters
    22:00 Importance of giving fans full entertainment
    23:20 Life during Fight Week and behind-the-scenes dynamics
    24:20 The family team atmosphere
    25:10 Why having the right emotional support matters
    26:00 Sham’s role in documenting the journey
    27:20 Building a tight-knit team
    28:40 Training structure, conditioning and nutrition
    30:00 Balancing health, routine and the reality of the sport
    32:00 Sacrifices, missed celebrations and staying disciplined
    33:45 Boxing as a dangerous career and taking preparation seriously
    35:10 Growing into her own business identity
    36:30 Moving past the stigma of dyslexia
    38:00 The importance of learning styles in education and sport
    39:40 Female representation in boxing and inspiring young girls
    41:00 Breaking stereotypes with beauty sponsorships and brand alignment
    43:00 How HLD helped build Francesca’s confidence and personal brand
    44:50 The importance of personal relationships between talent and management
    46:20 Fight announcement – next bout on BBC
    47:10 Final sign off and outro


    Managed is 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.

    Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
    HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    48 m
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