02/06/2026
🎙 New episode of the Business Leaders Podcast out now!
How do you turn a personal challenge into a thriving business? According to Holly Cooke, it starts with creating something people can genuinely connect with.
In Episode 82, the founder and CEO of The Lonely Girls Club reflects on building a nationwide social enterprise with more than 160,000 members across eight UK cities, helping women form meaningful friendships and tackle loneliness.
Holly shares how a small Facebook group, created after she struggled to make friends following a move to London, evolved into a fast-growing business and community. She discusses the importance of authenticity, sustainable growth, listening to feedback, and learning to let go as a leader.
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