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July 16, 2025 42 mins
In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, Colin shares the journey behind the business: from scribbling ideas after a night out, to developing a brand that now partners with Hearts FC, and navigating the intense highs and lows of entrepreneurship along the way.

This conversation covers everything from the real meaning behind the Stella Omada name, to launching a digital greeting card company during lockdown (and watching it completely flop), to the deep personal sacrifices that come with chasing ambitious goals. Colin speaks candidly about burnout, risk, reinvention and resilience—with plenty of humour woven through it all.

If you’ve ever wondered what building a business really takes, this episode offers an unfiltered glimpse into the mindset, mess, and magic of growing something from scratch in Scotland’s capital.
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