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The Lens – UK Responsible Business Podcast is a Business in the Community podcast. We aim to create an open and unscripted conversation between current and future leaders and to challenge the way we all think about responsible business. The Lens creates a space for leaders to convene, always with one eye on the future. Our guests’ conversations cover anything from climate change, the unintended consequences of AI and automation and access to ‘good work’, through to topics such as inclusivity ...
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Join UK architect Rion Willard as he interviews successful UK-based architects and designers on the secrets for running a profitable and impactful architecture practice. Learn how to master the game of business from some of the world's leading architects and designers.
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UK Business Startup Podcast

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Welcome to UK Business Startup. The podcast dedicated to helping you get started with your own business venture. Whether you’re looking to create a company with staff and premises, or just make some additional income as a freelancer in your spare time, this is the show for you. In each episode we’re going to dive into the nuts and bolts of a particular topic, breaking things down into bite sized and easy to understand chunks. We’ve enlisted the help of some trusted accountants, financial adv ...
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Andrew Masraf, Senior Partner at multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons; and Kagisho Masae, Co-Founder and CEO of Matric Live – a multifunctional education app that is reinventing the way pupils learn. In this episode, we explore social mobility and ask, how can business open doors for more people in a…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Louise Kingham CBE, Senior Vice President, Europe & Head of Country, UK, bp plc; and Clayton Chaparadza, former Customer Business Development Manager at Unilever UK. In this episode, we explore social impact and ask how can businesses positively impact communities? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Martin O’Kane, Vice Chairman of construction company, Heron Brothers; and Katie Harris, Talent Attraction Analyst at Visa. In this episode, we’ll explore workplace culture and the challenges that two very different businesses are facing in attracting and retaining talented staff, along with the opportu…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Steven Cooper CBE, CEO of Aldermore Group. The Group is made up of Aldermore Bank plc and MotoNovo Finance Limited. Aldermore Bank provides finance to business owners, homeowners and landlords, and supports savers. It operates online, by phone and through networks. MotoNovo Finance helps people buy the…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Rebekah Wallis, Director - People & ESG at Ricoh UK – a leading provider of integrated digital services designed to create an exceptional employee and customer experience for people and teams wherever they are; and from Toronto in Canada Miranda McKie, Founder and CEO of McKie Consultants, an organisat…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Catherine Dolton, Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG Hotels and Resorts; and Anouar Ouali, Senior Associate, PwC. IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,300 hotels across more than 100 countries and around 345,000 colleagues worldwide, and PwC is a multinat…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Marketing UK&I at Hays; and Lisa De Wachter, Global Brand Account Lead Food Tech, Google Netherlands - Amsterdam. In this episode, we will discuss how people in underrepresented groups can fair well in the workplace, and we specifically dive in to the issue of age – …
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Roisin Currie, Chief Executive of Greggs; and Jessica Garbett, Senior Manager, Workforce Consulting Team, PwC. In this episode, we’ll explore how putting business at the heart of communities is essential for everyone. We’ll also discuss some of the tough issues out there such as employing those who hav…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Vicky Davies, CEO, Danske Bank and new Chair of Business in the Community Northern Ireland; and Tomas Flier, EMEA Inclusion Lead and Diversity Business Partner for Spain, Italy and Portugal, Google, USA. In this episode, we’ll take a deep dive into workplace inclusion – how can businesses ensure that e…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Damian McAlister, Chief People Officer, Ulster University; and Ayan Said, Founder of Voicing Voices, an organisation that embeds intersectional inclusivity into its clients’ culture, policy and community. In this episode, we will discuss how employers can create a human-centred approach to people in th…
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In this engaging podcast, Edouard, a renowned architect from Maison Édouard-Poinsoir, shares his unique journey and insights into the world of architecture. He delves into the intriguing challenges of starting and scaling his practice, revealing the importance of vision and distinctiveness in his field. Edouard discusses his innovative approach to …
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jaimie Sarah, Founder of Definitely Definitely and the Creator of The Aligned Business Blueprint and The 6 Types of Content To Captivate and Convert. She helps service-based experts and professional services companies to attract, convert and retain more high-caliber clients with integrity. She does this by…
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Architects often face the challenge of integrating rapidly evolving technology into their design processes, a topic that's at the heart of this insightful podcast episode. In their conversation, Rion and Roderick Bates explore the complexities and opportunities that come with this technological integration in architecture. Roderick, with his extens…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Ajaz Ahmed, Founder and CEO of AKQA, a global design and innovation agency owned by WPP and providing ingenious solutions for companies like Nike, Volvo, Sony, Sky and even Tinder; and Diana Paredes, CEO & Co-Founder of Suade, a platform that allows financial institutions to transparently deal with the…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Directors and Founders of White Red Architects, Dicky Lewis, and Joe Haire. Dicky co-founded White Red Architects in 2014, unifying the large-scale project experience of his fellow directors into an energetic practice engaging in exciting projects in the UK and internationally. He began his career at F…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Founders of Anomaly, Petr Esposito and Liam Spencer. Anomaly is an award-winning London-based architecture practice that specialise in creative office spaces and injecting new life into old buildings no matter what the sector. ‘Traditional architecture, new direction’ is the mantra they work to; challe…
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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with William (Bill) Leddy, FAIA, a founding Principal of San Francisco-based LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects (LMSA), the 2017 recipient of the national American Institute of Architects Firm Award. For over three decades Leddy has been a national leader in the design of environments that promote soci…
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Today I will be speaking with Russell Potter, one of the founders of London’s multiple award-winning, SODA studio. SODA has worked across London with several projects in Soho including the 5,110m2 regeneration of Walker’s Court. Completed over eight years, the project created a new theater, restaurant, shops, flats, office space, and a restored hom…
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In this episode, I will be speaking with Mark Bullivant, a principal at SAOTA Architecture. Mark completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town in 2006. He immediately joined SAOTA, cutting his teeth overseeing the construction of a number of local projects. Mark quickly established himself within the practice with his all-arou…
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In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers shares stories from One Young World Ambassadors who visited Belfast in October 2023 for the One Young World Summit. She shares who they are, where they work, what part of the world they are from, and of course why they are attending the Summit. Importantly, she gets to the nitty gritty of how they plan …
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In this episode, I will be speaking with Esther Sperber, founder of Studio ST Architects. Esther founded ST Architects in 2003 after working at Pei Partnership Architects for more than five years, during which she had the privilege of working closely with Mr. I. M. Pei. Esther Sperber writes and lectures on architecture and psychoanalysis, two fiel…
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Today I will be speaking with Grant Duncan, the Managing Director at global leadership advisory consultancy, Korn Ferry. Grant has over 30 years of business experience gained in two professions. His first career saw him rise to leadership roles in a number of UK advertising agencies, latterly as CEO of Publicis. His second career has been in execut…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Dr Adam Read, Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer at SUEZ UK – a leading global provider of environmental solutions; and from Germany, Philipp Eder, Sustainability Strategist / Procurement Strategy, AUDI AG. In this episode, we will explore the circular economy from two very different organ…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Karl Feldman, a partner at Hinge, who oversees the company’s service delivery. Karl was a former entrepreneur, marketer, and engineer, and is uniquely qualified to lead Hinge’s account teams. He is continuing to evolve and improve the value they deliver to their clients. In addition, he advises leaders in …
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Robert Yuen, Assoc. AIA, the CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph, and Sarah Hughes the Associate Principal and Director of Finance and operations at Snow Kreilich Architects. Trained in architecture, Yuen recognized the need for better business tools and developed Monograph to address the challenges facing A/E…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Alireza Razavi, a registered architect in France (DPLG 1996), a licensed professional in the USA (Registered Architect NYS 2005), and a Chartered Architect in the UK (RIBA 2016). Alireza holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in New York (MSAAD 1998) and a Master’s Degree from the Ecole Nationale…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Phillip Hayes, Succession Planning Partner of Berman Hopkins. Phillip joined the Berman Hopkins team in 2000 and became the Succession Planning Partner in 2006. In 2010, he was named Managing Partner. He transitioned his role as Managing Partner in 2020 to pursue his passion as the full-time leader of the …
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tony Judd, Managing Director of Verizon Business for the UK and Ireland. Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world, and we hear about Verizon’s plans for the future and how it is taking its responsibility for people and the planet to the next level. And our second gu…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders of Space&Matter, Tjeerd Haccou, and Marthjin Pool. The third found Sascha Glasl was not able to join us today. Tjeerd carried out his architectural training both at TU-Delft, and SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, Sascha studied architecture at RWTH Aachen and graduated cum laude, and Martijn comple…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Nenmar’s Directors Gianluca Nencini and Elena Maresca. Nenmar is an award-winning multidisciplinary design-led practice, focusing on unique and bespoke projects. At Nenmar they endeavor to convey people's individual stories, they specialize in delivering meaningful architecture and design, pursuing unique …
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Tom Burke, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at a very well-known global brand - Coca-Cola and Svanika Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO at rePurpose Global - the world's first Plastic Credit Platform. In this episode, we will explore packaging with purpose. We’ll look at how one of the wor…
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Today I will be speaking with Nikita Morell, an architect-only copywriter and the founder of Architects Wordshop. Nikita helps architects communicate their value, so they can get a steady stream of ridiculously good projects. Her mission is to make architecture websites sound less robot, and more human. She has studied 663 architecture websites (yo…
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In this bonus episode, our host Sarah Travers hands over the reins to her ex-colleague BBC's Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly, who interviews two-weight world champion boxer, Carl 'The Jackal' Frampton. Marie-Louise interviewed Carl at a recent Business in the Community event (please be aware that this episode contains background noise). …
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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Holly Freres and David Horning of JHL Design. This magnificent design firm has long been woman-owned and led. It was founded in 1999 by Jane Freres, Holly’s mother. In 2003, Holly took the helm as President, and today leads a 12-person team of collaborative, dynamic design visionaries. Holly …
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Rob Fiehn, a London-based communications consultant specializing in architecture & design. Rob has over 15 years of experience working with the press, including print, online, and broadcast media across local, national, international, trade, and consumer titles. He is passionate about our built environment…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Kirsten Quisenberry and Melanie Thompson of VisualHouse. Kirsten is a hands-on creative director and designer with over 10 years of experience in the agency world. She has worked on over 100 B2B and B2C brands across all mediums. Currently, she leads the creative team at Visualhouse, creating new exciting …
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Sustainability and profitability – complement or competition? This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Anna Moore, Partner at global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, and One Young World Ambassador, Robin Spierings, Project lead – The Sustainable Flight Challenge, KLM and In this episode, we will explore whether sustainability a…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Joe Morris, the architect spearheading Morris+Company across two studios, one in the creative district of London’s Hackney, and the other in Copenhagen. In a career spanning 25 years of professional practice which has achieved widespread international recognition, Joe has increasingly advocated a sense of …
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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Herb Cannon, one of the nations leading experts in the management of A/E firms. With 30+ years of “hands-on” experience in the A/E Industry, Herb has held top management positions in a number of high-profile firms. Prior to founding AEC Management Solutions, LLC he held senior executive posit…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Richard Holland and Jonathan Harvey, founders of Holland Harvey Architects. The practice is on a mission to celebrate the everyday through design. It is committed to high environmental and social impact standards, galvanized through its status as a Certified B Corporation. The studio creates extraordinary …
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In this special one-off episode, we meet with Business in the Community’s new Chief Executive, Mary Macleod to discuss the future of responsible business in the UK. With a plethora of challenges for business, how can businesses not just survive, but thrive and fully meet these challenges for the benefit of people and the planet? Find out more by li…
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Hello and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host Rion. Willard, and this is part two of my interview with Jeronimo van Schendel, where he focuses on his own entrepreneurial ventures, as the CEO and co-founder at Bildia, an estimating and procurement software platform for the construction industry. ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@bus…
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeronimo Van Schendel Erice, co-founder, and CEO of BILDIA, the top estimating and procurement software for construction. Jerónimo is a Spanish-Colombian Architect, who has studied at Harvard University, MIT, Sloan School of Management, Madrid Poleticnica, and Lisbon. He has previously served as Office Man…
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Building a responsible business culture This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Pippa Clarke, Chair and Partner at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants – experts in accounting, audit, tax, and advisory needs; and Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact and Partnerships Director at Reckitt – a multinational consumer goods company that produces he…
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Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with fellow podcaster Marketing Consultant and Director of Abbas Marketing, Ayo Abbas. Ayo is an award-winning marketing consultant who specializes in working with built environment firms delivering strategic marketing content and campaigns. She was recently named and took the overall title of Digital …
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Troy Douglas, Founder of drinks company Nexba. The company is taking the world by storm and has already removed more than 5 billion grams of sugar from global diets, and it’s just getting started. Our second guest is Taylor Quinn of Tailored Foods, whose ambition is to be a key catalyst in ending hunge…
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Today I will be speaking with Roxie Sarhangi of Roxie PR, a full-service public relations, social media, consultancy, and branding firm, founded in 2013. Roxie PR works with influential brands, businesses, and individuals in the fields of art and culture, architecture, interior design, hospitality, consumer products, luxury lifestyle, and wellness.…
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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Scott Whitby, founder of ScottWhitbyStudio, an award-winning architecture and urban design practice based in London. Alex is currently leading projects that range from a maypole on the Strand to a large private house in Riyadh, from a public space in Winchester to a new square outside St Paul’s Cathedr…
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This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Adrian Curry, Managing Director of glass manufacturer, Encirc, and Wen-Yu Weng, Principal Consultant of Energy and Utilities Practice, PA Consulting. In this episode, Sarah and her guests explore how businesses are addressing the pressing issues of climate change and environmental degradation as the UK…
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Today I will speak with Jonathan Morrison, an architecture correspondent for The Times. In this role, he has written about subjects as diverse as life on Mars, drone-killing lasers, billion-pound football stadiums, and a pink unicorn glove puppet named Mr. Grunwald. His articles have also been published in Medium, The Sunday Times, Medium, The Amer…
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