

Fear-Free Tea: When a Legacy Brand Becomes a Challenger
Building the Brands of Tomorrow by Ruth Fittock
S1 · E6
Dec 5, 2024
25:36
Episode notes
“We talk about progress, not perfection- because this is hard, and it’s just the beginning.”
What happens when a heritage brand takes a hard left- and becomes a purpose-driven challenger?
In this episode, we hear the powerful story behind Typhoo’s reinvention as a mission-led business focused on ending gender-based violence on tea plantations. From a funeral for “old Typhoo” to a bold new operating model, this isn’t your typical rebrand story. We explore how putting purpose at the centre of every decision can be both a compass and a comms challenge- and why it takes the right bums on the bus to make it work.