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Entrepreneur & small business champion

Holly Tucker

Transform small business growth with Holly Tucker, speaker, entrepreneur and small business champion. Holly empowers creative entrepreneurs through her platforms notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co, delivering proven strategies that have created 200 millionaires and contributed £100 million to the UK economy.

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Holly Tucker
Holly Tucker

Holly Tucker

London, United Kingdom

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£11k–25k

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Holly Tucker's biography

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  • Founder of notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co
  • UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses
  • Author of bestseller Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Holly Tucker is a British entrepreneur and the founder of notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co, where she champions the creative small business community. As the UK Ambassador for Creative Small Businesses, she is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to pursue their passions and build successful enterprises. Holly's commitment to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship has led to the growth of over 200,000 businesses and the creation of 200 millionaires, contributing £100 million to the UK economy. With two decades of experience, Holly has a unique perspective on the challenges faced by small business owners. Her journey began in advertising, where she honed her skills before venturing into entrepreneurship. After founding Your Local Fair, she co-created notonthehighstreet.com, which has become a leading online marketplace for small creative businesses. Holly's innovative approach and resilience have made her a respected figure in the industry. Holly is also an accomplished author, with her book "Do What You Love, Love What You Do" achieving bestseller status and being regarded as a vital resource for aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition, she hosts the podcast "Conversations of Inspiration," where she engages with notable founders, sharing insights and stories that resonate with those on their own business journeys. Her contributions to the business landscape have been recognised with numerous awards, including an MBE for services to small businesses and enterprise. Holly's passion for supporting female founders is evident in her initiatives, with a significant percentage of the businesses featured on her platforms being female-led. Through her work, Holly Tucker continues to illuminate the path for future entrepreneurs, demonstrating that with creativity and determination, anyone can build a fulfilling business.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Skills And Mindset To Create A Thriving Business
Building a successful business takes more than just a great idea - it requires the right skills, mindset, and approach. In this talk, Holly Tucker MBE shares the essential ingredients for turning ambition into sustainable success. Drawing from her own journey in business, she explores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving, along with practical strategies to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Attendees will leave with valuable insights and actionable steps to cultivate a thriving business, whether they’re just starting out or looking to take their venture to the next level.
From Kitchen Table to Household Brand
How do you transform a passion project into a widely recognised brand? Holly Tucker MBE, co-founder of notonthehighstreet, takes audiences through the journey of scaling a business from humble beginnings to national success. With candid reflections on the highs and lows, she reveals the key principles behind building a brand that resonates, standing out in a crowded marketplace, and staying true to your vision. Packed with inspiring stories and practical lessons, this talk is ideal for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to make their mark in business.
Femininity in Business is the Future
The traditional business landscape is evolving, and embracing femininity - collaboration, empathy, and creativity - is proving to be a powerful force for innovation and success. In this thought-provoking talk, Holly Tucker MBE challenges outdated notions of leadership and celebrates the unique strengths that women bring to business. She explores how feminine values can drive growth, foster meaningful connections, and create a more balanced and sustainable way of working. Attendees will leave inspired to harness these qualities in their own careers and businesses, shaping the future of work on their own terms.

Why we recommend booking Holly

Holly brings insights from a proven business leader who has championed over 200,000 businesses. Her vibrant approach will inspire creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit in your team, empowering them to innovate and pursue their passions for substantial business growth and personal fulfillment.

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Testimonials

Holly Tucker is all kinds of fabulous. Charismatic, engaging and funny with an energy and passion that hooks people in the first few seconds. We are highly selective of the speakers we invite to talk to The Marketing Academy community around the world. Holly is amongst the very best. We wish we could bottle her so we could sprinkle her magic every day.

Sherilynn Shackell

Founder & CEO, The Marketing Academy

The perfect fit, we have had 100% positive feedback

Acumen Business Law

Featured Projects

Holly Tucker - Do What You Love, Love What You Do: The Empowering Secrets To Turn Your Passion Into Profit book cover
Holly Tucker - Conversations Of Inspiration podcast cover

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What is Holly Tucker's speaking style like?

Holly Tucker draws on her own founding journey — from notonthehighstreet to Holly & Co — to structure her talks around first-hand case study narrative, moving from origin story through specific business challenges to transferable principles for the audience.

What topics does Holly Tucker specialise in?

Holly Tucker MBE speaks on entrepreneurial mindset and resilience, scaling from start-up to recognised brand, and the role of feminine values such as collaboration and empathy in modern leadership. She is co-founder of notonthehighstreet, which has supported over 200,000 businesses and contributed £100 million to the UK economy, and holds an MBE for services to small businesses and enterprise.

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