Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 21 | Samantha and Rachel - Solo Connects and Single Mums

Meet The Owner

Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 1 hour 5 minutes

Steven Dryden Hall is back with another engaging edition of Meet the Owner, joined by entrepreneurs Samantha Paul and Rachel to talk about the fast-growing Solo Connects singles events business.

From school struggles and unexpected career twists to building a thriving events brand from scratch, this conversation lifts the lid on what it really takes to create momentum in business. Samantha and Rachel share how a simple coffee meeting turned into a £75k first-year venture, why real-life connections still matter in the age of dating apps, and the practical realities of scaling into new regions.

There’s honest chat about entrepreneurship, mindset, marketing, and the challenges of attracting the right audience — plus some entertaining behind-the-scenes stories along the way.

If you’re interested in start-up growth, side hustles, community events, or the dating industry, this episode is packed with insights and personality.

In this episode:

The origin story of Solo Connects

Turning organic marketing into real revenue

Lessons from corporate careers and early jobs

Why in-person dating events are booming

Plans to scale across the UK

The mindset behind successful founders

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