Dyslexic Founder of Not On The High Street: “Business is a tool for happiness!”

Holly Tucker has made small business’ her lifeblood as the founder of Europe’s biggest small business marketplace, Not On The High Street and Holly & Co.

In this episode Ben chats to Holly about how she got the name "hurricane holly", the benefits of naivety in business and why dyslexic thinkers are incredible entrepreneurs.

0:00 Introduction

1:10 Business & Naivety

7:27 Holly's Life Mission

13:31 Shame Around Dyslexia

17:57 Holly's Dyslexia Diagnosis

22:24 Dyslexia Is Great For Business

24:00 Holly's eCommerce Founder Journey

31:12 Self Doubt As An Entrepreneur

34:01 Trusting Your Instinct As A Founder

39:19 Holly's Neurodivergent Item

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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.

Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

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