In this episode I sit down with Sunny Wells — the inspiring founder behind a gluten-free food business that’s turning heads and winning awards as it gets off the ground.

Sonny opens up about living with coeliac disease, the spark that led him to launch his brand, and what it really felt like to win the Elevator of Dreams competition, judged by none other than Simon Squibb and Richard Branson.

We talk food, funding, and what it takes to build something that truly matters - including plans for his London eatery and how he's raising money to grow even further.

Whether you’re navigating dietary challenges, dreaming of launching your own brand, or just love a good founder story — this episode’s for you.

" Two things to end on would be, yeah, put your face out there. It's worthwhile. Be the spokesperson, no one else is going to be as passionate as the business as you are. Shout about it to, to the cows to come home as they say. And also, just start just start." Sonny Wells: Entrepreneur, Founder, Inspiration.

Social media and follow up links;

Founder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnythecoeliac/
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnys_food/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonnys_food

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnysfoodltd

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@sonnys_food?si=J3tA6YJpFwvutE8g

Sign up to Sonny's waiting list via the website here;
www.sonnysfood.com

Interested in investing? Then you can reach out to 'investment@sonnysfood.com'

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

🎙 If You Don’t Have This, You Don’t Have a Business

In this solo episode, I’m cutting straight to the point: if you’re not building an email list, you don’t have a business - you have an audience on borrowed ground.

I’ll break down why email marketing isn’t optional, how it builds real connection and ownership, and the first steps to get started.

If you're serious about growing a brand, selling a product, or making your side hustle sustainable - this is the one episode you can’t skip.

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

Welcome back to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, and today I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest – the quietly brilliant and wonderfully wise Susannah Ross.

Susanna is a writer, editor, trainer, and consultant who’s spent a lifetime helping others find clarity in their words. She began her career as a journalist for the BBC World Service, reporting from Portugal during the revolution and later becoming Deputy Editor of World Service News. She’s trained journalists across the globe—from Georgia to Thailand—and developed the BBC’s web writing courses.

Now, she specialises in helping businesses and individuals communicate more clearly online. Whether it's writing for the web, simplifying complex reports, or shaping accessible websites, Susannah brings a rare combination of precision, warmth, and deep experience to the world of words.

In this episode, we talk about everything from centred text (don’t do it!) to how to create websites people actually want to read. We also explore the joys and pitfalls of plain English, transferable skills for educators, and the importance of asking for help.

This is one of those conversations packed with gems—practical, thoughtful, and quietly empowering.

Contact: https://www.susannah-ross.co.uk/

Email: susannah@susannah-ross.co.uk

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-ross-editorial-training-and-consultancy/

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details