In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber is joined by Chris Hulatt, co-founder of Octopus Group and Octopus Energy, to explore what it really takes to scale a business without losing your values.

From starting out at 23 with little money and a big belief, to building a $9bn group rooted in customer trust, culture and long-term thinking, Chris shares honest lessons on leadership, brand building and why values are not a marketing exercise, they are a growth strategy.

This is a conversation for founders, leaders and marketers who believe growth should feel human.

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Building a community is not about speed. It is about intention. Small moments. Quiet leadership. Big ripple effects.

In this episode of The Ripple Impact, Laura Barber is joined by Joe Glover, Founder of The Marketing Meetup, for an honest conversation about community, confidence, and what human marketing really looks like in practice. We unpack the human story behind building one of the most trusted marketingcommunities in the world.

Joe shares why most communities fail when they are built around short-term ROI, why marketers are feeling uncertain despite being highly capable, and why confidence, care, and psychological safety matter more than ever.

We explore:• The emotional reality behind modern marketing• Why being seen is one of the most powerful things you can give someone• How community grows when people feel safe to speak and belong• Why networking should leave people feeling more confident, not drained• And what it means to build something meaningful over the long term

A warm, honest conversation for founders, marketers and leaders who believe growth should feel human.

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2026 is not about louder marketing. It is about clearer brands.

In this New Year’s Eve special of The Ripple Impact, host and founder Laura Barber shares what she genuinely believes will define brand building in 2026. From emotion moving back to the centre, to community becoming a true growth engine, to founders stepping into their human voice.

This episode is a reflective pause between years and a practical guide for what to build next. Laura also shares what is coming for The Ripple Impact in 2026, including new conversations, tools, workshops and the launch of The Ripple Method.

If 2025 was about reflection, let 2026 be about building clarity, confidence and brands with soul. Come and work with us in 2026 to unlock your stories!

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