Parhaat Shaper Podcastit (2024)

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Max Dubiel: Co-founder of Black Sheep Coffee 26:43

1d ago26:43

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Max Dubiel is co-founder of coffee business Black Sheep Coffee, and co-founder of Redemption Roasters, the coffee brand and prison roastery aiming to reduce reoffending through coffee. Max joins Elliot to chat about the huge impact of belief and purpose on an organisation and its people.

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Competence, Courage & Community: A new age of leadership 40:03

4d ago40:03

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Al has forged an impressive career across diverse sectors including roles at Suncorp-Metway, Accenture, IBM, and academic positions at Harvard Business School and Columbia University. He is now leading the conversation on leadership as Founder and CEO of Cambridge Leadership Group. With over 20 years' experience, they foster purpose-driven leadersh…

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MSP 176: Clare Cook 46:06

6d ago46:06

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We are back! This season we will focus on interviews and discussions with vibrant artists from cities across the United States. Up first - Clare Cook in Lafayette, Louisiana. Clare is the Founder and Creative Director of Basin Arts, a non-profit arts incubator dedicated to helping Louisiana artists develop sustainable creative practices. Basin Arts…

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Molly Johnson-Jones: CEO & Co-founder of Flexa 28:38

8d ago28:38

28:38

Molly Johnson-Jones is the CEO and co-founder of Flexa, a platform connecting job-seekers with companies offering flexible working environments. Molly joins Elliot to chat about how getting fired (after asking if she could work from home 1 day a week due to her auto-immune disease) has led to her revolutionising the way that people find jobs.…

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Breaking the box business is trapped in 44:28

11d ago44:28

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Change shaper, Bud Johnston, the founder of Boxless Limited, discusses his career and the inspirations behind his company, which focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Bud has a varied background in professional sports, media, FMCG, finance, and the third sector. He has also led multiple c…

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Floyd Woodrow: ex-SAS soldier, founder of Quantum Group & creator of coaching programme Compass for Life. 30:40

15d ago30:40

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Floyd Woodrow MBE/DCM is an ex-SAS soldier, founder of Quantum Group (a fintech and security investment incubator) and creator of coaching and development programme Compass for Life. Floyd joins Elliot to talk about becoming one of the youngest soldiers ever to have been selected for the elite SAS, and why he believes focusing on your super strengt…

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Impact Incubators: What can start-ups teach the world of business? 43:54

18d ago43:54

43:54

Today's change shaper in focus is Sofia Azam, a visionary leader and educator with 13 years of experience. As the founder of IgniteQuals Ltd, an innovative Awarding Organisation, and the Skills4Startups Roadshow, Sofia is dedicated to empowering young people and startups. Her passion lies in creating quality educational pathways that align with ind…

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Rachel Watkyn: Founder of Tiny Box Company 27:46

22d ago27:46

27:46

Rachel Watkyn OBE is the Founder of Tiny Box Company, creating sustainable, ethically-sourced gift packaging. Rachel joins Elliot to share her tales of overcoming incredible adversity and how she's now Dragon Den’s most Successful Female Entrepreneur to date.

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The People Connector: How can chutney build a community? 34:41

26d ago34:41

34:41

Our first Change Shaper, Abid Khan, is a seasoned expert with over 23 years of experience. He is the Chair of the Institute of Directors, British Asian Business Community. In 2016, he started ‘Chutney and Chat’, a networking event focusing on increasing South Asian representation in businesses. In this episode Abid provides insights from his experi…

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Giles Fuchs: Founder and Chairman of Office Space in Town 26:01

29d ago26:01

26:01

Giles Fuchs is the Founder and Chairman of Office Space in Town, the flexible workplace provider, and founder of ‘No or Low alcohol’ brand, Gunner Cocktails . He's also the owner of the iconic, art deco Burgh Island Hotel. Giles joins Elliot to chat about all of this, and his drive to prove to his dad that failing his A Levels wouldn’t define him.…

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Emily Bendell: Founder and CEO of Bluebella 27:38

1M ago27:38

27:38

Jazz Shapers is back! To kick off the new season Elliot welcomes back Emily Bendell, founder and CEO of lingerie brand Bluebella. Emily was last on Jazz Shapers in 2012 and tells Elliot about the challenges of growing a non-conforming lingerie business, and her successful campaign to get the Garrick Club to allow female members for the first time i…

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MSP: Special June Announcement from Erin Carlisle Norton 0:45

3M ago0:45

0:45

A special announcement from host and Artistic Director of The Moving Architects, Erin Carlisle Norton. Support this one-of-a-kind inspiring podcast with a tax-deductible donation! themovingarchitects.org/support Movers & Shapers has been podcasting interviews with those who shape the dance field since 2015. Connect with our archive of 175 interview…

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Rossella and Huw Beaugié: Co-founders of The Thinking Traveller 28:56

4M ago28:56

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Rossella and Huw Beaugié are the co-founders of The Thinking Traveller, a travel brand specialising in high-end exclusive villas and experiences. Rossella and Huw join Elliot - for this last Jazz Shapers of the season - to talk about how, after holidaying in Stromboli, they designed themselves a life (and new career) in Sicily.…

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Caroline Casey: Founder of the Valuable 500 27:58

4M ago27:58

27:58

Caroline Casey is the Founder of the Valuable 500, a global organisation of 500 Partners and Companies, and their CEO's, working together to end disability exclusion. Caroline joins Elliot to share how she kept her severely limited vision a secret before - as she says - 'coming out of the disability closet,' on a mission to drive lasting change for…

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MSP 175: Rachel Damon 51:42

4M ago51:42

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When Decisions are Commitments with Rachel Damon Joining us today is Rachel Damon, a choreographer, theatrical designer, performer, and co-founder and artistic director of Synapse Arts, a Chicago-based dance theater company. Rachel's self-made career is a testament to her multidisciplinary talents, blending onstage and backstage roles to create dyn…

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Andrew Radcliffe: Co-Founder and CEO UK of Spyrosoft 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

Andrew Radcliffe is the Co-Founder and CEO UK of Spyrosoft, the global technology services company. Andrew joins Elliot to chat about creativity and the power of sharing your big idea.

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Farah Kabir: Co-founder of Hanx 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

Farah Kabir is the co-founder of Hanx, the female-focused, sexual wellness brand. Farah shares with Elliot the moment of embarrassment that led her to change careers and launch a shame-free brand, prioritising female empowerment.

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MSP 174: Sydney Skybetter 47:05

5M ago47:05

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The Deeper Meaning of Dance, Dance and Emerging Technology, and Navigating an Economy that Exploits Dancers with Sydney Skybetter Creating a successful career as a dancer in a world where there are few opportunities to thrive is particularly challenging. However, today’s guest has created a fascinating career for himself in the world of academia, r…

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Marielle Wyse: Founder and Creative Director of Wyse London 22:41

5M ago22:41

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Marielle Wyse is the Founder and Creative Director of Wyse London, the womenswear brand. Marielle joins Elliot to chat about starting a business aged 49, after reconnecting with a childhood passion.

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Charlie Jardine: Founder and CEO of EO Charging 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

Charlie Jardine is the Founder and CEO of EO Charging, an electric vehicle charging company. Charlie joins Elliot to chat about overcoming scepticism and his journey from designing his first charger in a pig shed on his grandfather’s farm, to having their technology used by some of the world’s largest businesses.…

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Lauren Scott-Harris: Founder of communications company Scott Ideas (now The Re-Agency) 29:23

5M ago29:23

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Lauren Scott-Harris is the Founder of communications company Scott Ideas (now The Re-Agency) and the Co-Founder of EARNT, an initiative rewarding good deeds with bespoke, money-can’t-buy items and experiences. Lauren joins Elliot to chat about how she's redefining what it means to be a VIP.

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MSP 173: Giada Matteini 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Dance for a Violence-Free Future with Giada Matteini Today's guest, Giada Matteini, embodies the belief that artists have the extraordinary ability to shape a world free from violence. As a performer, educator, choreographer, and cultural producer, Giada founded WADE (Wandering Avian Dance Experience), a women-led performing arts company that bring…

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John Wood: Founder of Room to Read & U-Go 28:41

5M ago28:41

28:41

John Wood is the Founder of 2 nonprofit organisations: Room to Read (supporting children’s literacy) and U-Go (helping women in low-income countries to attend University). John joins Elliot to share how a hiking trip to Nepal was the spark that drove him to raise over $750 million in philanthropic capital and bring Room to Read's education programs…

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Will Guidara: Restaurateur 29:46

6M ago29:46

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Will Guidara is a restaurateur, former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, (which rose to number 1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List) and author of “Unreasonable Hospitality” - his tales of service and leadership. Will joins Elliot to talk about how a 2 dollar hot dog changed his life and gave birth to the strategy that would guide them to three…

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MSP 172: Mimi Garrard 38:40

6M ago38:40

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The Journey of Creating Dance for Video with Mimi Garrard Video dance work has become increasingly popular as technology has advanced, but not many dancers and choreographers have made it their primary medium of work. Today’s guest, Mimi Garrard, is the exception, having spent most of her extensive career focusing on video dance. In this episode of…

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Cameron Leslie: Co-founder of fabric 30:54

6M ago30:54

30:54

Cameron Leslie is the co-founder of fabric the iconic London nightclub and record label. With the club now 25 years old, Cameron joins Elliot to share his tales of surviving administration and the loss of their licence as they built a platform for the unsung heroes of electronic music.

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Amy Taylor: Co-Founder and Director of Tap Social 29:20

6M ago29:20

29:20

Amy Taylor is the Co-Founder and Director of Tap Social, a craft brewery & social enterprise, employing and supporting people in prison and prison leavers. Amy joins Elliot to chat about taking on a broken system and their aim to prove that employing people from prison works as a business decision.

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Chip Conley: Founder of boutique hotel operator Joie de Vivre 27:43

6M ago27:43

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Chip Conley is the founder of Joie de Vivre, the US boutique hotel operator, and co-founder of Modern Elder Academy, the midlife wisdom school. Chip joins Elliot to chat about growing the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the USA, and how mentoring a small tech startup (called airbnb) led to an epiphany about how we could re-imagine the…

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MSP 171: Stefanie Nelson 38:53

6M ago38:53

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Finding Your Artistry Beyond Words with Stefanie Nelson One of the beautiful things about dance is the ability to express yourself without words. You can just dance. Joining Erin on the podcast today is Stefanie Nelson, Founder and Director of Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup (SND), a contemporary dance company based in NYC. Stefanie also established Dan…

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Josh White: Co-founder and Global Brand Director of Cano Water 26:29

7M ago26:29

26:29

Josh White is the co-founder and Global Brand Director of the water brand, Cano Water - a fully recyclable alternative to single-use plastic bottles. Josh joins Elliot to talk about how a holiday in Thailand with his best friends led to the 3 of them taking on the corporate giants of plastic pollution.…

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Melissa Odabash: Founder & Creative Director of luxury swimwear brand, Melissa Odabash 28:18

7M ago28:18

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Melissa Odabash MBE is the Founder & Creative Director of the eponymous luxury swimwear brand, Melissa Odabash. She shares with Elliot the stories behind her successful, global modelling career and how she grew a business creating - as Vogue describes them - ‘The Ferraris of the bikini world'.

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MSP 170: Kathy Dunn Hamrick 30:51

7M ago30:51

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Creating a Modern Dance Culture and Community with Kathy Dunn Hamrick Establishing a modern dance company is no easy feat, but today’s guest managed to create a successful organization and build a wonderful modern dance community in Austin, Texas. Today on Movers & Shapers, we welcome Kathy Dunn Hamrick, the Artistic Director of Kathy Dunn Hamrick …

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Richard Hilton: Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgame 26:01

7M ago26:01

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Elliot welcomes back a past business shaper - Richard Hilton - who first joined him in 2013. Richard is the Founder of Gymbox, the fitness brand, and now the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgame, a first-of-its-kind immersive, fairground experience. He shares with Elliot why his retirement plans didn't quite work out - thanks in part to the waltzers and …

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Sean Dixon: Co-founder and MD of Richard James 26:49

7M ago26:49

26:49

Sean Dixon is the co-founder and Managing Director of Richard James, the Savile Row tailors. Sean joins Elliot to chat celebrities and burglaries, and what happened when they brought bold, disruptive design to London's most famous tailoring street.

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MSP 169: Julie Lemberger 55:14

7M ago55:14

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Enjoying the Art, Expression, and Freedom of Dance with Julie Lemberger Welcome to the latest episode of the Movers and Shapers podcast, where today we're delighted to welcome our guest, Julie Lemberger. Julie is a multifaceted individual — she's had a life as a dancer, dance photographer, and educator. She has dedicated over 15 years to capturing …

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Andrei Papancea: Co-Founder and CEO of AI platform NLX 30:04

7M ago30:04

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Andrei Papancea is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI platform NLX. Andrei joins Elliot to share his journey from running his own business in Romania - while still at primary school - to operating on the edges of technology in New York.

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James Brown: Founder of Loaded magazine 32:08

8M ago32:08

32:08

Jazz Shapers is back! To kick off the new season, Elliot is joined by James Brown, journalist, Founder of Loaded (the men's lifestyle magazine) and author (most recently of his autobiography ‘Animal House'). James shares his tales of passion and addiction and how a single-minded focus on writing for music magazines took him from fanzine-creator, to…

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MSP 168: Betsy Miller 50:07

8M ago50:07

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Being part of the global dance community can be deeply rewarding but it also has the potential to be exceptionally challenging and toxic. Not only are you competing for highly limited resources, but you also need to contend with how your self-worth can become contingent on the opinion of others. Today’s guest, Betsy Miller, has experienced many of …

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MSP: Special Announcement from Erin Carlisle Norton 2:12

10M ago2:12

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Happy Holidays from Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast! Listen to a special announcement from Host and Artistic Director of The Moving Architects, Erin Carlisle Norton. Support this podcast with a tax-deductible donation! themovingarchitects.org/support Find Show Notes & More: themovingarchitects.org/podcasts Folow on Instagram and Facebook…

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