Best 29 Design Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 37: Decarbonising heavy industry and going beyond the hype on green hydrogen 37:36

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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about the solutions which businesses are using to decarbonise their operations and supply chains. Hosted shortly after the end of the UN's COP30 climate summit in Brazil, this episode focuses on the ways…

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54. The secret behavioural prompts brands use to influence your choices | Raphy March 1:07:48

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How can businesses gain a true understanding of what drives customer decisions? And how can science be applied to create marketing that not only feels deeply human but also delivers measurable results? Today on All About Business, James is Raphy March, Managing Director at Cowry Consulting, a pioneer in combining behavioral science with AI to help …

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53. Titan of the hotel industry reveals the 3 things you need to know to open a luxury hospitality business | Sir Rocco Forte 1:12:31

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Being successful in hospitality is incredibly tough. But how do you keep a focus on quality and authenticity whilst expanding into multiple new locations? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Sir Rocco Forte, titan of the luxury hospitality and hotel industry. They explore his incredible journey as an entrepreneur within a fami…

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52. Karma Capitalism: Why being a good business IS good business | James Reed, CBE 54:04

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Socialism doesn’t work. Hyper-capitalism doesn’t work. Is this the answer? What happens when the DNA of a corporation changes? In this episode of 'All About Business', Alex interviews the usual host, James Reed, about his new book, 'Karma Capitalism.' The discussion revolves around the concept of Karma Capitalism, which James defines as a people-ce…

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51. Celebrity Traitors finale week: The REAL big dog! Producer and Founder of Studio Lambert | Stephen Lambert OBE 1:12:03

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The question is...are you a faithful, or are you a traitor? Television is something we all enjoy. But few of us get to see how the shows we love actually come to life and why some of them grip the nation in what can only be described as a phenomenon. Today on All About Business, James is joined by Stephen Lambert OBE. Stephen is a producer and foun…

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Episode 36: Woodland creation, combatting greenwashing and a quick COP30 preview 58:41

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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about financing nature restoration and avoiding greenwashing with on-pack eco-claims.This episode also gives listeners a preview of everything we'll be offering around COP30, the UN's climate summit in B…

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50. How to spot a charity that's a red flag (and how to give smarter) | John Spiers 56:08

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Is it possible to be a highly successful entrepreneur without compromising your commitment to customers, staff, and society? In this episode of All About Business, we’re joined by John Spiers, entrepreneur, philanthropist, veteran of the wealth management industry, and Chairman of EQ Investors, one of the UK’s leading B Corporations. John shares wh…

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49: Is your passion a business worth starting?: The simple method to find out | Johnnie Boden CBE 1:00:37

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What is the secret to building an iconic brand that resonates with millions of customers on a global scale? In this episode of All About Business, we're joined by Johnnie Boden, founder and creative director of the iconic British clothing brand, Boden. Johnnie shares his unconventional journey from an unfulfilling career in the city, to founding a …

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48: Is this platform a new era beyond OnlyFans?: Innovation VS ethical responsibility | Felix Henderson 58:13

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How do you balance innovation with ethical responsibility? This week on All About Business, we’re joined by Felix Henderson, Co-founder and COO of Ohchat, a generative AI business that builds "digital twins" of real-world content creators. In this episode, Felix shares his journey of building a business from the ground up, and provides insight into…

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47: The power of PR: Controlling your brand reputation and the steps to handling a media crisis | Sarah Woodhouse 58:22

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46. “We lost 11 million in one month!”: What Hays Travel did to go from crisis to smashing £3 Billion | Dame Irene Hays 1:05:05

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Dame Irene Hays built Hays Travel with her husband John, growing it from a small counter at the back of a babywear shop into the UK’s largest independent travel agency with 512 branches nationwide. Along the way, she navigated major industry shifts, acquired the legendary Thomas Cook brand, founded the Hays Travel Foundation, and built a leading ap…

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Episode 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash 48:43

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In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025.Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). Our expert guests this episode are:- Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman- The Building Research …

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45. Should you hire ex offenders? Reed's report is here and the verdict is in! | Alex Head 51:09

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Reed's Report: Employer Attitudes to Hiring People with Criminal Convictions Resettling into society after prison is a huge challenge — especially when employers are reluctant to hire people with a criminal record. Too often, talented individuals are overlooked, leaving skills and potential untapped, and making them far more likely to reoffend. In …

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44. Can we save the post-covid schooling crisis with THIS AI tool? | Phillippa De’Ath 47:17

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Education is changing fast, and the old ways of running learning institutes are no longer working. Philippa De’Ath set out to solve this when she co-founded Arbor Education, a platform designed to shift the focus of teachers away from admin work and back to what matters most: the students. In this week’s episode of All About Business, Philippa shar…

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5 top summer takeaways you should hear to grow your business - Part 2 18:50

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Fresh from the holidays? Here are 5 top summer takeaways to get you inspired and ready for September. In this special bonus episode of All about Business, we’ve handpicked some of the most valuable insights from our incredible podcast guests. Since launching last October, we’ve had the privilege of hearing the powerful journeys, lessons, and strate…

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43. 5 top summer takeaways you should hear to grow your business - Part 1 17:10

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Fresh from the holidays? Here are 5 top summer takeaways to get you inspired and ready for September. In this special bonus episode of All about Business, we’ve handpicked some of the most valuable insights from our incredible podcast guests. Since launching last October, we’ve had the privilege of hearing the powerful journeys, lessons, and strate…

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Episode 34 (pt 2): How drinks businesses are responding to water risks and nature loss 42:13

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Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many …

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Episode 34 (pt 1): Inside luxury giant Kering’s new water strategy 32:01

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Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many …

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SS7 Ep10: Finger Lakes Wine and Agritourism: Insights from the 2025 Community Development Society Conference 1:23:52

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In a special recording for the Spilled Salt podcast at the 2025 Community Development Society Conference, five leaders in the Finger Lakes wine and agritourism industry shared strategies for workforce development, inclusive leadership, economic sustainability, and authentic storytelling.By Agency 29

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42. Silent Disco Founder: "I didn’t want to build a company; I wanted to build a feeling" | Toby Burns 1:05:42

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Great business ideas don’t have to be original, they just have to work. Some of the most successful startups are built by borrowing proven concepts, improving them, and executing better. That’s exactly how Toby Burns, founder and CEO of The Silent Disco Company, built a scalable business from a simple idea. In this week’s episode of All About Busin…

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SS7 Ep 9: Inside AgTech Alchemy: A New Way to Gather, Share, and Grow in Agricultural Innovation 52:04

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, AgTech Alchemy co-founders discuss how their grassroots community is reshaping the ag tech landscape through in-person events, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving.By Agency 29

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41. The new poverty line: How working professionals are being pushed into hardship and what to do about it| Mark Game 59:53

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Just last week, a Data Analyst was forced to turn to charity to feed his family. Once secure in a stable profession, he is now among the growing number of educated, working professionals whose livelihoods have been eroded by soaring inflation, pushing them into hardship. And the crisis shows no signs of easing. In this week’s episode of All About B…

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SS7 Ep 8: Inside New York’s Largest Regenerative Farm with Mike Kreher 39:57

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Mike Kreher of Kreher Family Farms, New York’s largest regenerative farm, discusses redefining soil health and sustainability through outcome-based practices and advanced agtech tools on the Spilled Salt podcast.By Agency 29

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40. Microsoft’s 6 principles for developing the best AI strategy | Jed Griffiths 1:05:47

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AI isn’t the future, it’s already reshaping the way we work, build, and compete. If you’re starting or looking to scale a business right now, understanding how to actually use AI, not just talk about it, could be your biggest edge. In this week’s episode of All About Business, Microsoft UK’s Chief Digital Officer Jed Griffiths shares what he’s seei…

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SS7 Ep 7: Julia Taylor on Rebalancing Land Management with Goats 40:16

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In this episode of Spilled Salt, Maureen is joined by Julia Taylor of Rosemary and Pine, a goatscaping business focused on regenerative land management. From career burnout to building a purpose-driven farm, Julia’s story highlights ag entrepreneurship, ecological innovation, and the power of community.…

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39. Smarter, fairer, faster: How AI is redefining graduate hiring | James Uffindell 1:02:40

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Most graduates leave university with a degree but little direction, but how do you figure out what to do with your life, and how do you actually get your foot in the door? In this week’s episode of All About Business, the founder of Bright Network James Uffindell shares the full journey. From his first venture helping students access top universiti…

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Episode 33: Greener cleaning, B Corp strategy and Britain’s infrastructure bonanza 1:02:10

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Is the UK's Infrastructure Strategy good news, or bad news, for climate, nature and jobs? Are we really in an ESG winter? And what's the best path to B Corp certification?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is provides a UK policy recap as the Government strives to deliver 150 major infrastructure projects …

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The Identity Behind Strategic Decisions (#32) 13:46

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In the second episode of our decision-making series, I explore how identity, philosophical frameworks, and intuitive wisdom deeply influence your decisions. (Listen to the first episode here if you haven't already.) The first episode was on frameworks for decision clarity, and the next episode will teach you how to build your personalized DecisionO…

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SS7 Ep 6: Jennifer Newman Shares Lessons Learned from Beer, Data, and a Well-Timed Exit 43:20

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Founder and former brewer Jennifer Newman joins host Maureen Ballatori to share hard-won lessons on scaling startups, navigating market shifts, and why data-driven decisions matter in both tech and the beverage industry.By Agency 29

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38. The chemistry of growth: turning a mould problem into a thriving business | Byron Dixon, OBE 1:01:02

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Five years. Zero sales. No paycheck. Most people would’ve given up. Byron Dixon didn’t. Instead, he turned his chemistry knowledge and desire for change into Micro-Fresh. A breakthrough technology now used globally to fight mold, bacteria, and bad smells in everything from school shoes to hospital bedding. In this episode of All About Business, we …

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SS7 Ep 5: Scott Meyer and How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Work in Food, Bev, and Ag 47:38

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Scott Meyer of Chipp.ai joins host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how food, beverage, and agriculture businesses can use AI tools to save time, boost efficiency, and protect data.By Agency 29

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37. Hitting rock bottom to building a global brand from scratch | Matthew Jones, The King of Doughnuts 1:04:33

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He pushed himself to the limit and lost everything. But that didn’t stop him from coming back stronger than ever and building a global brand from scratch. On this episode of All About Business we meet Matthew Jones, founder of Bread Ahead, who teaches us why the road to success isn’t always smooth. For him it was full of late nights, hard lessons, …

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4 Frameworks to Cut Through Indecision (#31) 14:43

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Welcome to the first episode in our decision-making miniseries! Decision-making is an essential yet underrated skill, crucial for innovation, growth, and momentum in entrepreneurship and life. In this episode, we explore four practical frameworks designed to boost your decisiveness and clarity: 1. The 60-60-60 Rule (Rapid Momentum) Quickly move pas…

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SS7 Ep 4: How Matias Figliozzi, UNIBAIO and Micro Particles are Transforming AgriTech 53:49

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Matias Figliozzi joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned his passion for economic development into an award-winning agri-tech startup, using UNIBAIO’s biotechnology to make agrochemicals more sustainable and efficient.By Agency 29

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36. How to get users on your app from day one | Michelle Kennedy 57:30

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Nearly 10,000 apps are uploaded to the app store every week, and most of them are ignored. So how do you launch one that becomes a movement? In this episode of All About Business, we’re joined by Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut; the social networking app that has transformed how women connect and help each other through every stage of m…

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SS7 Ep 3: Cybersecurity on the Farm and How Kristin Demoranville Is Protecting Our Food, Animals, and Future 54:11

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Cybersecurity expert Kristin Demoranville joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, sharing her mission to simplify cybersecurity and prepare farm and agricultural organizations to respond quickly.By Agency 29

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35. Cargo without borders: How airships are about to connect the unreachable | Mark Dorey 57:32

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Did you know that nearly half the planet still isn’t connected? In many places, getting essential supplies like medicine and food is not only costly, it’s nearly impossible. But what if we were standing on the edge of a breakthrough that could change all of that? On this episode of All About Business, we're joined by Mark Dorey, co-founder and CEO …

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SS7 Ep 2: Lessons From the Lab: John Eaton on R&D, Manufacturing, and Scaling in the Beverage Industry 47:51

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, John Eaton of UltraPhil joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss how startups can avoid costly mistakes through early validation, cross-functional collaboration, and expert guidance in beverage manufacturing.By Agency 29

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Enhance Your Venture Design Flow with AI (#30) 18:52

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Let's explore how to leverage AI within your venture as a strategic partner throughout the entire venture design process. You'll learn how AI can support you in each of the five critical phases: Clarify, Architect, Validate, Activate, and Integrate. This episode offers actionable insights and prompts to help you enhance your creativity, sharpen you…

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34. The importance of being idle: A serious case for doing less | Tom Hodgkinson 57:31

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We've long been taught that hard work is beneficial for both body and mind, but is that truly the case? Could there be inherent value in slowing down, embracing rest, and allowing ourselves the space to simply be idle? Today on 'All About Business', we meet Tom Hodgkinson, founder and editor-in-chief of The Idler Magazine, a publication that teache…

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SS7 Ep 1: Soil Health, Technology, and the Farmer’s Bottom Line at Cultivate 2025 1:32:12

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Welcome back to season 7 of the Spilled Salt podcast! In this episode, host Maureen Ballatori is joined by a panel of experts at Cultivate 2025 to discuss soil health challenges, including profitability, soil testing metrics, carbon credits, and ag tech adoption.By Agency 29

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Episode 32: Bottom trawling bans, oyster restoration and the High Seas Treaty 57:20

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Was the UN Ocean Conference in France a success? Why are oysters a great coastal climate solution? And what, exactly, is bottom trawling?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the ways in which we can conserve and restore our oceans - whether we're business leaders, academics or athletes. Your co-…

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33. Surfers Against Sewage: Are we sitting on a public health time bomb? | Giles Bristow 1:01:34

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The UK is ranked last in Europe for bathing water quality. With a small team and limited resources, how have a ‘bunch of surfers from Cornwall’ got parliament to listen and launch a commission on England’s chemical cocktail of stinking sewage? Today’s guest on All About Business is Giles Bristow, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage, a water reform charit…

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32. What a venture capitalist is REALLY looking for when deciding to invest in your business | Sasha Kaletsky 56:44

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What should you do if you have a brilliant business idea but don’t have the funds to bring it to life? In today’s episode of All About Business, I'm joined by venture capitalist Sasha Kaletsky. Sasha is the co-founder of investment firm Creator Ventures which he started with his cousin Caspar Lee. They have injected millions of dollars into digital…

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Designing The Strategic Why Behind AI (#29) 23:00

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In this episode, we cover why strategic clarity is crucial when integrating AI into your venture. Rather than rushing into AI due to FOMO, this approach focuses on intentional, mindful AI integration aligned with your core business strategy and values. Key Takeaways: AI Is Not the Advantage – How you integrate AI strategically is your true differen…

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31. MIND GYM: The work-out that will enhance your brain for ultimate productivity | Octavius Black CBE 49:38

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How can you use psychology to quickly go from struggling employee to productivity machine? Today’s guest on All About Business is Octavius Black CBE, the co-founder of MindGym, a corporate learning company that merges behavioural science with leadership development to turn struggling teams into powerhouses of productivity. In this episode, we discu…

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30. How the Princess of Wales’ favourite designer would build a jewellery brand in 2025 | Kiki McDonough 51:04

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How would a Jeweller who has become a favourite amongst the royal family start from scratch in 2025? In this episode of All About Business, James interviews Kiki McDonagh, a fifth-generation jeweler renowned for her work with high-profile clients including Princess Diana and the current Princess of Wales. They discuss how she transformed the percep…

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Episode 31: Fashion resale, circular economy standards and U-turns on plastic packaging targets 52:19

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Why are so many big brands watering down their packaging sustainability commitments, including pledges on recycled plastic? How can we build trust in the circular economy? And in an increasingly crowded market, what does it take to run a successful fashion resale and recycling business?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered …

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29. From nail art in Dalston to global beauty-tech icon | Sharmadean Reid MBE 1:05:18

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How do you build a brand that not only speaks to a whole generation of women, but also transforms an entire industry? In this episode of All About Business, I sit down with Sharmadean Reid MBE, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind brands such as WAH Nails, Beautystack and The Stack World. We discuss her experiences navigating the fashion and tech i…

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Make Leverage Your Edge (#28) 16:38

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In this episode, I explore leverage as an essential design principle in entrepreneurship beyond typical productivity or financial contexts. When used intentionally, leverage creates clarity, enhances sustainability, and amplifies impact without leading to burnout. I introduce four specific areas—Media, Technology, People, and Capital—that entrepren…