Talking Cards with The Greeting Card Association

Episode 10: Rosie Harrison from Rosie Made A Thing

In this episode of Talking Cards, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of the Greeting Card Association, sits down with the wonderfully witty Rosie Harrison, the creative force behind Rosie Made a Thing. 🎨✨
Rosie shares how she turned her quirky doodles into one of the UK’s most beloved card brands, the challenges of building a business from her kitchen table, and what keeps her inspired. 

Episode 9: Cath and Rosie Tate from Cath Tate Cards

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association talks to mother and daughter, Cath and Rosie Tate. We hear their fascinating, 40 year story of Cath Tate Cards, including why Cath couldn't cry over spilt milk!
 

Episode 8: Ged Mace from The Art File

In this episode, Mark Callaby, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ohh Deer talks to Ged Mace. Ged is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Nottingham based greeting card publisher; The Art File.
Ged looks back at his fascinating career in the Greeting Card industry and shares his loves and passions. 

Episode 7: Claire Williams and Karen Wilson from Paper Salad

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association talks to Claire Williams and Karen Wilson, Co-Founders of Paper Salad. Karen and Claire share their fascinating story in the world of Greeting Cards, including why they decided to set up their own business. 
Paper Salad are known for their bright and colourful designs and you'll find them all over the world.

Episode 6: Leonard Smith from Leonard Smith Publishing

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of the UK Greeting Card Association, speaks to the founder of Leonard Smith Publishing - Leonard Smith himself!
Leonard shares his fascinating story and learnings from his successful career in the greeting card industry. Leonard specialised in photography and started to sell his work on greeting cards in the 1980s.

Episode 5: Alan and Vanessa Harnik from Notes & Queries

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association and Mark Callaby, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ohh Deer talk to Alan and Vanessa Harnik from Notes and Queries.
Alan and Vanessa run a hugely successful US distribution company and represent some well-known UK Greeting Card publishers. In this podcast they talk about their journey as well as the differences between the UK and US market.

Episode 4: David Greaves from Emotional Rescue

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association talks to David Greaves, Managing Director of Emotional Rescue. David talks frankly about his life in the Greeting Card industry and how he went from rags to riches.

Episode 3: Mark Callaby from Ohh Deer

In this episode, Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association talks to Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ohh Deer.
Mark discusses how both he and his partner Jamie Mitchell built Ohh Deer into what it is today and the struggles they have faced along the way. Mark is also a proud member of the GCA Council and leads the Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee.
Please note that this podcast was recorded in December 2022.

Episode 2: Rachel Hare from Belly Button Designs

Manchester based Rachel Hare talks to Amanda Fergusson, CEO of The Greeting Card Association about how and why she decided to start running her company, Belly Button Designs. Rachel's handmade designs are distinctive in approach with delicate finishes and illustrations.
Rachel discusses growing pains and how she's managed to build her business over the last 25 years and more.

Episode 1: David Hicks from Really Good

In January 2022, Greeting Card Association CEO Amanda Fergusson, met David Hick’s, founder and owner of Really Good and Soul, at his home on the River Thames in Wandsworth to learn how he started his business and the key moments that led to his business growth. David speaks candidly about the decisions he’s made, reflecting on them and sharing the advice he’d give to his younger self.