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Managed
A podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than instagram worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.
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Episodes
ManagedThe Founding Father of The UK Creator Economy | Dom Smales
This week on Managed we're joined by Dom Smales, creator economy OG and founder of Gleam Futures. Started in 2010 as a small consultancy, it became one of the…
ManagedJulia Baldet's Play-By-Play To Building a Premium Wellness Brand From Scratch | Managed Podcast
Welcome back to Managed for Series 3! We're kicking things off with Julia Baldet, the founder of wellness phenomenon, Elevate. After years in investment…
ManagedElektra Fence On RuPaul's Drag Race, Rainbow Washing & The Business of Being a Drag Queen | Managed
This week on Managed, Hannah sits down with drag sensation Elektra Fence as we pull back the curtain on the what it looks like to be a successful drag queen…
ManagedThe Costs, Hacks, and Reality Checks of Cannes Lions (Part 2) | Managed
In this week’s episode, Hannah strips back the glamour of Cannes Lions to tackle the logistical and financial reality of attending one of the industry's…
ManagedCoachella for Corporates? My Cannes Lions Survival Guide (Part 1)
This week on Managed, Hannah is breaking down the experience of taking her team to Cannes Lions, giving an honest look at what it’s like to at the marketing…
ManagedIs HMRC Watching Your Instagram? How AI is Changing Creator Taxes | Rachel Harris of Accountant_she
This week on Managed, Hannah sits down with her longtime accountant Rachel Harris, the founder of striveX and face of Accountant_she. Rachel has spent her…
ManagedThe Ultimate Guide To Launching a Fashion Brand | Alex Morley
Ever wondered how to actually start a successful fashion brand? In this week’s episode of Managed, we sit down with Alex Morley, the founder of Asandra…
ManagedFrom Ketchup Bottles to 8-Figure Empire: The Hair Syrup Story | Managed
From mixing homemade hair oil in repurposed ketchup bottles in a student conservatory to becoming the UK’s 13th fastest-growing company, Lucie Macleod’s…
ManagedJuliet Mayhew on Reinvention and Staying Authentic On & Off Stage
On this week’s episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by actress, entrepreneur and TV personality Juliet Mayhew as she pulls back the curtain on her…
ManagedI'm OBSESSED with Building Businesses for Creators | Verity Park
This week on Managed, Hannah sat down with Verity Park, a multi-hyphenate founder and creator economy expert obsessed with building businesses for and with…
ManagedFrom £2k to Multi-Million: The Unfiltered Reality of a Bootstrapped Beauty Brand
In this episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by Ellie Carlile, the founder of Byellie, a multi-million-pound beauty brand she launched in 2021 with just…
ManagedAn Journalist's Guide To How the Press REALLY Works | Fleruine Tideman
This week on Managed, we Dive deep into the new realities of media and celebrity PR with freelance lifestyle journalist Fleurine Tideman who writes for top…
ManagedWhat No One Tells You About Owning A Business
This week on Managed, Hannah is dropping the glitz and glam to offer a candid, vulnerable look at the genuine ups and downs of running a growing agency. From a…
ManagedYouTube Expert Reveals Why Brands FAIL on YouTube | Managed Podcast
Former JD YouTube lead and Archive House founder Chloe McCulloch reveals the journey of starting a disruptive YouTube agency and what it really takes for…
ManagedMariam Musa: From OG YouTuber to Motherhood, Money & Building a Real Brand
Mariam Musa joins Managed for a powerful conversation about building a career in the influencer industry — from starting YouTube at 17 to navigating fame…
ManagedShakira Khan: The Truth About Life After Love Island (No One Tells You This)
What really happens after Love Island ends? In this episode of Managed, Shakira Khan sits down with her manager Emily Hibbert and Hannah to break down the…
ManagedThe Business of Beauty | Lielle Neury’s Life As A Celebrity MUA
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedWhy We Turn Down 5-Figure Brand Deals
In this episode, Hannah sits down with Liam Brown, founder of Redē Talent, to talk about what it takes to build a talent management agency. After beginning his…
ManagedHow I Built My Team From Scratch (And The Hiring Mistakes I’ll Never Repeat)
In this episode of Managed: Hannah’s Office Hours, Hannah shares the real lessons behind building a team, hiring the right people, and learning to let go as a…
ManagedRachel Opens Up: Kylie Jenner, Surgery Backlash & Turning Down Big Money
In this episode of Managed, Rachel joins Hannah for an honest conversation about growing up online, early YouTube success, brand deals, money, authenticity…
ManagedThe Truth About Creator Money (No One Talks About This)
How much do creators really make — and why do so many still struggle financially? In this solo episode of Managed, we break down the real economics behind…
ManagedThe Truth Behind X Factor, Fame and The Music Industry | Matt Terry
Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Matt Terry joins Managed this week to pull back the curtain on the truth behind winning X Factor in 2016. With over 250M+…
ManagedSophie Snazz on Streaming, Stalkers, and Finding Your Niche In A Male-Dominated Industry | Managed Podcast
Sophie Snazz, the internet's favourite twitch streamer, joins her manager Tom to pull back the curtain on the world of gaming content creation. Her journey is…
ManagedGeorgia Jasmin On Going From Broke to Six-Figures | Managed Podcast
In this episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by award-winning brand consultant, Georgia Jasmin, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her career…
ManagedCherry Beagles on the Side of Management No One Talks About: Pressure, Power & Personal Cost
In this episode of Managed, Hannah sits down with Cherry for a candid conversation about the realities of working in talent management. From navigating…
ManagedThe Brutal Truth About PR | What Actually Gets You Hired, Cancelled or Ignored with Chloe Jansen
In this episode of Managed, Hannah is joined by PR expert Chloe Jansen to answer the questions everyone wants to ask about the PR industry. From breaking into…
ManagedWe Skipped University and Built Careers Anyway | Inside the Reality of Talent Management
In this episode of Managed, Ruby and Hannah share how they built careers in talent management without following the traditional university route. From work…
ManagedHappy New Year Q&A | Honest Answers on Work, Burnout and What’s Next
In this New Year special episode of Managed, Hannah answers the questions she’s asked most about work, life and leadership. From dropping out of university and…
ManagedS2 EP 11: It’s a HOLIDAY SPECIAL | Hannah, Ella and Emily on Christmas in The Creator World
This week on Managed, Hannah, Ella and Emily sit down for a festive conversation on 2025 client highlights, HLD holiday traditions, planning a company…
ManagedS2 Ep10: Rickie Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom | The Real Story Behind Longevity in Radio and Broadcasting
In this episode of Managed, two of the UK’s most recognisable radio voices sit down to break down what it really takes to last in broadcasting. From meeting at…
ManagedS2 Ep9: Sonny Jay: From Boyband Auditions to National Radio | The Moment That Changed Everything
From a boyband audition on Britain’s Got Talent to national breakfast radio, Sonny tells the story of an unpredictable entertainment career: viral moments…
ManagedS2 Ep8: How Danielle Saved Her Brand | The Brutal Truth About Nearly Losing Everything
In this episode of Managed, Danielle returns to share the unfiltered reality behind rebuilding her beauty brand after nearly losing it. She opens up about…
ManagedS2 Ep7: Family, Fame and Fighting | The Untold Reality of Building a Boxing Career Together
Francesca “The Billion Dollar Baby” Hennessy and her sister-manager Hannah sit down to reveal what life is really like building a professional boxing career as…
ManagedS2 Ep6: The Truth About Burnout, Aging, and Being a Young Woman in Business | Ella & Hannah are Unfiltered
In this candid catch-up episode of Managed, Ella and Hannah open up about stress, identity shifts, burnout, comparison, and the pressure women face as they…
ManagedS2 Ep5: From Corporate to Celebrity Makeup Artist | Huda’s Journey Through Grief, Grit, and Glamour
Huda shares her powerful story of leaving a high-pressure corporate job after tragedy struck, and building a thriving career as a celebrity makeup artist. She…
ManagedS2 Ep4: PR SECRETS EXPOSED! Chloe Reveals How Celebs Control the Media, Handle Scandals & Get Into Forbes 30 Under 30!
How do celebrities really manage their image, control scandals, and land on Forbes 30 Under 30? 👀 In this episode, Hannah sits down with PR powerhouse Chloe to…
ManagedS2 Ep3: The UNTOLD TRUTH About The NTAs | Chaos, Champagne & Running A 7-Figure Agency
What really happens behind the scenes of the National Television Awards? In this After Hours episode of Managed, host Hannah Holland sits down with Cherish and…
ManagedS2 Ep2: Inside Talent Management: The Truth About Brand Deals, Burnout & Creator Power
In this episode, Tom and Summer take over the Managed podcast to lift the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes at HLD Talent. From nightmare brand…
ManagedS1 Ep18: We’re Back! Building a 7-Figure Agency, Burnout & Starting Over
We’re Back! Lessons From 2 Years of Growth, Burnout & Building an Agency The girls are finally back! After two years away, Hannah and Charli sit down for a…
ManagedS1 Ep17: Francesca Allen & Her Manager Talk: Content Creation, Engagement & New Venture
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep16: Ami Charlize & Her Manager Cherish Talk Leaving School, Becoming TikTok Famous & Pretty Little Thing
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep15: Hannah Holland | All Your Questions Answered...
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep14: Geoff Griffiths & Hannah Holland Talk Work Issues, USA VS UK & Closet Gingers
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep13: Charlie Copsey & Hannah Holland Talk Becoming A "SHE-E-O", Fighting Talk & Being Happy At Work
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep12: Sophie Hannah & Hannah Holland Talk Investments, Buisness & What Not To Do
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep11: Sedge Beswick & Hannah Holland Talk Breaking Point, Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep10: Mared Parry & Hannah Holland Talk Tisho Fforc?, Social Media Growth & Winning
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep9: Alex Partridge & Hannah Holland Talk ADHD In The Workplace & The Story Behind Unilad
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep8: Elz The Witch & Hannah Holland Talk YouTube Gaming, Love Life & Sidemen
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep7: George Cowin & Hannah Holland Talk Cowshed Collective, Footasylum & Beta squad
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep6: Cheza Blonde & Hannah Holland Talk Anti-TikTok, Transitioning & Childhood
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep5: Sharon Gaffka & Hannah Holland Talk Love Island, Podcasting & Changing The Future For Women
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep4: Ella Young & Hannah Holland Talk Promotion, The Perfect CV & What It Takes To Make It In This Industry
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep3: Tom Leech & & Hannah Holland Talk Becoming The Next Big Influencer & What It Takes To Make It In This Buisness
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep2: Bradley Skeete & Hannah Holland Talk Boxing, Business & Controversy
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age. Hosted by talent…
ManagedS1 Ep1: GK Barry & Her Manager Talk Business, Starting Her #1 Podcast & Becoming The New Face Of Footasylum
On this latest episode of Managed. I am joined by none other than GK Barry. Tiktok and Podcast queen. Join us as we chat through how we met, how she joined HLD…