Episodes

Send us a text EP67: Bronwen Vearncombe joins me for an inspiring interview live from a nature reserve in Namibia where she is currently volunteering. We talk about what led Bronwen and her husband on this adventure and how they set up their property portfolio to enable this lifestyle. I was also curious to se what systems they had set up to manage their properties remotely. About Bronwen : Property Investor, best-selling author and coach, Bronwen Vearncombe, has built a successful busines...

Send us a text EP66: Planning expert and qualified barrister David Kemp joins me to discuss one of the most confusing areas of property development. We talk about the recent changes to planning legislation and the possibility of a centralised government planning function that could speed up the process, provide more continuity and finally push the local authorities to spend the CIL payments sitting in their coffers. David also weighs in on land and rental values for commercial and businesses ...

Send us a text EP65: I wrote my first book, Amazon best seller Bricking It, in just 10 days because I had a brilliant system that mapped out the book before I started writing. Since it's publication in 2017 being an author has opened many doors and is one of my top achievements for which I'm proud. Now I've got another two books I'd like to write. If you're just like me that already have a book in mind this episode is for you. Helen Pollock of Content Doc shares tips on what to do bef...

Send us a text EP64: "Baking is showing you love someone without saying the words." Miranda Gore Browne, Great British Bake Off episode one finalist. There is a reason why audiences fell in love with bubbly Miranda Gore Browne on the first episode of Great British Bake Off. She is as warm and bubbly in real life as she was on the show all those years ago. After a fast tracked corporate life at M&S in charge of millions of pounds of budgets (and using cake to extract more) the birth of ...

Send us a text EP63: In this special episode I share with you the opening keynote speech I presented from BuildIT & PropIT 2020 in October. The brief was to deliver a speech talking about the importance of personal brand in scaling your business and attracting investment. As one of the early adopters of property crowdfunding and once the record holder for the highest amount raised in the UK I feel well placed to discuss this. There's actually a bit of a funny story behind this spe...

Send us a text EP62: I've worked with my architect, Amrita Mahindroo, for nearly ten years now. Together we have created some beautiful properties across Hackney. Award winning in fact. Here, we chat over the properties we have worked on, juggling a career and being a mum, and shed light on the diversity aspect within the industry. She also shares her forecast on what's next in the architecture world. Amrita Biography Amrita Mahindroo holds a Masters degree with Honors from MIT in...

Send us a text EP61: In this bonus episode we are joined by Jaryd Krause from Australia. As an expert on online business buying, we touched on drop shipping, fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), valuations, processes and tips straight from Jaryd's experiences. Also, we share stories about getting mentors and coaches and his journey that made him settled in the online business buying industry. Principles need for website due diligence, business mindset, and more. About Jaryd : Jaryd runs the only Buyi...

Send us a text EP60: Many of us know what to do but come up with excuses for not doing it especially as working mums. Jennifer Nagel, CEO of Figured Out Fitness and certified personal trainer, and her team work with high performing women over 30 using proven methods to overcome the blockers and create a firm foundation of health that goes beyond the aesthetics. Jennifer Nagel shares some actionable tips about the small but effective changes we can make. After all, the way we feel has a...

Send us a text EP59: Nikki is the reason why I relaunched this podcast! In this episode I am joined by branding expert and transformational coach Nikki Trott who empowers people to be 'conscious entrepreneurs'. Find out what this means and how you can be more empowered in this conversation! During the first lockdown I worked with Nikki to help me in the midst of my own identity crisis. It was this work that lead me back to what I really enjoyed, this podcast. If you feel the same lac...

Send us a text In this episode, Susannah Cole answers all your questions revolving around properties, investments, and portfolio management. Highlighting our very insightful conversation is her foresight to the industry and her powerful tips in maximising assets during this very unique situation that we are currently living with. We also get to take a peek at her point of view on how to navigate in the property industry as a woman and how she beat all odds. Plus, her view on why s...

Send us a text Feelings of loneliness and isolation are a devastating side effect of the current lockdown measures. Even before this, finding somewhere to live as a person over 50 was a difficult process. Suzanne Noble recognised this predicament when her partner tried to find a flat share in Camden and toured a series of unsuitable students digs. Suzanne set out to change that with Silver Sharers. Silver Sharers (new name TBA) is a platform that allows those who are over 50 to rent our the...

Send us a text I confess that I couldn’t sleep before recording this podcast. It was the toughest discussion I’ve ever broached; that of ethnic diversity and inclusion. As a white woman how do you approach it? What language do you even use? Is black socially acceptable for a white person? Is the word black or Black? What about white or White? Or BAME? And what is it about grouping everyone “non-white” into one label like that? I needn’t have worried because CJ of @urbanistplatform is an e...

Send us a text It's been a while coming but we're back bigger and better than ever. We're now streamed live across LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube every Thursday at 13:00 and then later available as a podcast. Join us live to have your questions answered live or listen later. This one is a pretty unique episode since I myself was the guest in order to test the tech and answer some of the bigger questions I get asked across my socials. Stick around and let's chat about joint ventures, cr...

Send us a text "The word ‘authentic’ has become a buzzword and a bit of a joke. Really, we want to be a bit more real and we can do that with video." - Cheryl Laidlaw When website developer Cheryl Laidlaw told friends she was going to build websites in a single day they laughed. But Cheryl has done just that for years, and successfully with a waiting list that keeps getting longer. During lockdown we spoke about the initial panic that things would completely shut down to the boun...

Send us a text "Care homes still have a place in our society but it’s about finding a halfway point in retirement housing." Andrew Fyfe With the backdrop of the covid-19 pandemic and numerous tragic fatalities in care homes I interviewed independent living strategist, Andrew Fyfe. We discussed the role of care homes and retirement living for today’s society and the way our approach needs to change if we are going to meet increased demand for suitable property. With 8.6 million more peo...

Send us a text "This is a huge experiment we're all living through. How do you feel when you're stuck inside?" Philippa Charrier What do you do when your business is student lets and universities shut down? This is the problem facing Philippa and Tom Charrier of FAT Properties. Late last year I had the opportunity to interview Philippa for my podcast. It wasn't published at that time so we caught up a couple of weeks ago to discuss what's changed now we're in lockdown and the rapid adj...

Send us a text "The most successful people I have worked with have a really good level of self awareness." Jamil Qureshi Jamil knows all about successful people having coached no less than six elite sports people to number one positions. Jamil agreed to speak with me not once but twice. Listen to the two podcasts back to back now. We spoke more broadly about success late last year. Before publishing I caught up with him again to see what adaptations he has made in his business, o...

Send us a text Dr Louise Wiseman MBBS BSc(Hons) DRCOG MRCGP is a mother, former GP, now health writer and motivational speaker. After working 15 years in the NHS, Louise has written her first book Your Best Life - A Doctor’s Secret Guide to Radiant Health Over 40 (release September 28th 2020), working with experts from all fields of medicine to uncover evidence-based secrets to improve health and maximise longevity. Within the book you can also find the stories of many prolific women who will...

Send us a text “How can I accomplish something beautiful within the budget that I have?” - Joao Botelho Before founding Casa Botelho, João Botelho enjoyed a 22 year career in global luxury retail, beginning his journey in sales for a prestigious Brazilian brand Belo Horizonte. With the ambition to explore the world, he decided to move to Europe in 1994, making London his new home. Since then he has worked for Harvey Nichols, Nicole Farhi and Jasper Conran, opening Jasper Conran's flagship M...

Send us a text "My mission is to let others see just how construction can change lives and lead you down a different path." Katie Smith, bricklayer My name is Katie Smith, I am 30 years old and I’m a multi-award-winning Bricklayer. I love what I do and wouldn’t change it for the world. My mission is to let others see just how construction can change lives and lead you down a different path. I believe there’s something for everyone and I think for people with backgrounds like me. Constructio...

Send us a text A good news story in an otherwise lacklustre property market. Graeme Alfillie-Cook, consultant, Apex Airspaces In this podcast we discussed what it was that sets Apex Airspaces apart and how they've grown from a standing start to now a company with a heft delivery pipeline and millions of development funding. Graeme is a senior real estate banker now working on a consultancy basis for Apex Airspace. He has helped the company put in place a £9m development financing with Homes E...

Send us a text "How do you get your investors? We just ask." Adrian Cormican In this podcast Adrian discusses: - His unique property financing offering; - Getting over his fear of public speaking; - Being called a LinkedIn guru; and - Turning around a development that starts going wrong. Adrian has worked in the property industry since 2001. Initially starting in banking before setting up a property brokerage in 2010, Hallcroft Finance. Since then the business has assisted with t...

Send us a text High Definition You is the brain child of Gita Trevorrow-Seymour. Her love affair with human behaviour began at age 6 when she attended her first play. Who, she wondered, couldn’t be fascinated with the inner workings of the human being and how we portray ourselves and how we are perceived?! Understanding what makes humans tick and what forms ‘character’ developed over the decades from a fascination to an occupation. An unexpected passion and current study into applied neurosci...

Send us a text Martine is the driving force behind Bridging London, her charisma and professionalism have enabled her to build one of the most significant networks in the Property PR industry. Martine and her skilled team have leveraged their considerable experience to create long lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships for all in her network. Before starting Bridging London in 2013, Martine had a varied and extensive career in property and lifestyle communications, including five years ...