It Runs In The Family

By: Liz & Leila Willingham
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  • Hello! We're Liz & Leila Willingham and welcome to "It Runs In The Family". We're the mother and daughter duo working within the public relations and communications agency, Liz Lean PR. Running a business is hard - really hard. Every business has its challenges and it's own ups and downs - but in a family business, this is often exaggerated by the willingness to speak your mind. But it also has some huge advantages that the corporate cultures just can't compete with. In this podcast, featuring a different family business guest in each episode, we're going to be digging into the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses. We'll explore their history, learnings and how they've developed through the generations and the unique advantages they've had over their competitors. We discover where human relationship migrates into business; the ups, downs, twists, turns and landmark moments that seal the fate of these fascinating organisations. You’ll get to hear some brilliant life stories too; some to make you laugh and others that’ll warm your heart. Many of our clients are family businesses who we've worked very closely with over a number of years - we've heard brilliant stories that reveal true values and fun operating as a family business. We want you to feel inspired by stories of others, find their honesty relatable and reach out to us with your own experiences. If you have any questions for future guests, have a story of your own or have any feedback please do feel free to get in touch on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrunsinthefamilypodcast/
    © 2024 It Runs In The Family
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Episodes
  • The Art of Perfecting PR & Reputation in Family Business with LLPR’s Liz and Leila Willingham #97

    The Art of Perfecting PR & Reputation in Family Business with LLPR’s Liz and Leila Willingham #97
    Oct 24 2024

    We were delighted to speak about growing family businesses through PR and reputation at the Northern Ireland Family Business Forum - wouldn’t you love to be a fly on the wall for that?

    Luckily, this episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’ is exactly that! We looked back on 26 years of experience and expertise, our journey to this point, what PR means in today’s changing world, and our top tips for how to take your family business reputation to the next level.

    This episode covers:

    • The early stages of Liz’s career and the spark that started Liz Lean PR
    • Why you should celebrate your milestones, and adapt to change
    • The definition of PR, and its role in family firms
    • Core pillars for a valuable reputation
    • Our top tips for using PR and comms to boost your reputation

    Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/
    https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr/

    Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
    Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/
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    22 mins
  • The Heart Behind Headhunting with Nurole’s Susie, Ned and Oliver Cummings #96

    The Heart Behind Headhunting with Nurole’s Susie, Ned and Oliver Cummings #96
    Oct 9 2024

    Susie Cumming’s first venture into headhunting unveiled an awareness of the greatness that could be achieved when the whole family combines their skills…

    Combining her entrepreneurialism with the creativity and analysis of sons Ned and Oliver has brought such success to their business Nurole, now under 2nd generation leadership!

    The skills, the dynamic and the trust between these three is fascinating to observe, so join us as we dive deep with this family on It Runs In The Family.

    This episode covers:

    • Susie’s awareness to surround herself with complementary skill sets
    • How cognitive diversity and external perspectives strengthen a business
    • Handling differences in opinion with family and non-family members
    • The trust working with family, knowing there’s no hidden agendas

    Nurole: https://www.nurole.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurole/
    Susie Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-cummings-nurole/
    Ned Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedcummings/
    Oliver Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-cummings/

    Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
    Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/
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    54 mins
  • Why You Should Build a Purpose-Driven, Selfless Business with Millwood’s Co-Owner, Matt Wood #95

    Why You Should Build a Purpose-Driven, Selfless Business with Millwood’s Co-Owner, Matt Wood #95
    Sep 25 2024

    Millwood is the only, and therefore the #1 B Corp in its field. For most, that’d be the dream, but Co-Owner Matt Wood wishes for the opposite…

    That might sound counterintuitive, but for a business leader whose drive is purpose and impact (as with so many family firms), it reflects a dream synonymous with his values.

    The 31 year story behind this inspirational 2nd generation firm is not to be missed - catch Matt’s journey on this week’s episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’!

    This episode covers:

    • The role of family-like relationships with non-family members in the growth of Millwood
    • Family alignment, and how to defuse conflict
    • Setting up The WoodMor Foundation, and a desire to have purpose beyond financial success
    • The value of boundaries in business, particularly working with family

    Millwood: https://www.millwood.co.uk/
    https://www.instagram.com/millwoodfiresafety/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/millwood-servicing-ltd/
    The WoodMor Foundation: https://woodmor.org/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-woodmor-foundation-c-i-c/
    Matt Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-wood-6187385b/

    Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
    Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/
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    1 hr

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