Becky Fatemi: Director of Rokstone, Founder/CEO of Roksia and Founder of Shadow to Shine
On episode 9, Caroline Donaghue & Priya Rawal are joined by the Director of Rokstone, Founder/CEO of Roksia and Founder of Shadow to Shine, Becky Fatemi. Becky has over 25 years experience in high end property market, selling over £6.5 billion worth of property across prime Central London, Ibiza and Paris.
She is an avid advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Becky also founded a charity called Shadow to Shine where she aims to inspire inspire next generation. She is also venturing into tech with the creation of the Roksia app which is going to be a game changer in the tech industry.
Frederick Fischer: Managing Director of Lalique UK
On this episode Caroline and Priya are joined by Frederick Fischer, the Managing Director of Lalique. Lalique is an iconic symbol of French luxury founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller, René Lalique in 1888. Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments.
Frederick's career in the luxury sector spans over 21 years and his journey started in the PR industry working at Marie Claire as a journalist, later moving to Louis Vuitton and now Lalique. His career allowed him the opportunity to work with multiple celebrities from the likes of Tom Cruise, Celine Dion and Danny Glover. Lalique is celebrating its 100th anniversary and this episode is a real eye opener into the world of luxury.
Tricia Topping: Founder of Carlyle Consultants and Luxury Topping
On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to a legend in the PR world and founder of Founder of Carlyle Consultants and Luxury Topping: Tricia Topping. Best known for creating luxury property PR as a sector, Tricia founder leadng PR firm TTA which she later sold and was awarded the most influential business woman award in 2020. She is also a member the director of the Director's Circle at the Royal Albert museum and fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Hugo Thistlethwayte: Co-Founder of Occam
On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to Hugo Thistlethwayte the co-founder Occam. Occam is investment, development and asset management real estate company with a primary project focus in office, residential and retail real estate.
Hugo talks about growing up Oxfordshire, being mischievous during his childhood and the struggles of schooling while being dyslexic. With over 25 years experience in real estate, Hugo started his employment career in advertising, later gaining an MBA which propelled his career in real estate. He delves into the formation of Occam and some of the challenges/triumphs he's experienced venturing into entrepreneurship.
Simon Owen: Co-founder of Wonderhatch and Director at British Racing Motors
On episode 5 Caroline and Priya talk to Simon Owen the Co-founder of Wonderhatch & Director at British Racing Motors. Simon talks about growing up in the Midlands, surviving the 80s recession, stories about living in Bangkok & South Africa, life as a rugby player, his love for photography and re-awakening BRM (British Racing Motors).
Charlie Willis: CEO of The London Broker
On episode 4 Caroline and Priya welcome Charlie Willis. Charlie talks about living in Scotland, joining the army and life as the CEO of the leading independent property brokers collective The London Broker.
Charlie's interest in travelling landed him in the army aged 17 and later serving in the Gulf War, which had an impact on his mentality and highlighted the importance of teamwork and trust. With over 25years of estate agent experience, Charlie's career in property started from a job ad he saw in a newspaper and the rest as they say, is history.
Charu Gandhi: Founder of Elicyon
On this episode Caroline and Priya are joined by Charu Gandhi the founder of Elicyon. Charu who is originally from India (Delhi) is a qualified archictect and founded Elicyon: a luxury interior design and architecture design studio in 2014.
Camille Waxer: former CAO of Canary Wharf Group
On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to Camille Waxer: the former CAO of Canary Wharf Group. Camille talks about her childhood growing up in Toronto (where she is originally from), her journey working in real estate, transforming the Docklands wasteland of the early nineties into a stunning city within a city creating a lifestyle destination that we call the modern day Canary Wharf. She also talks a life-work balance for working mothers, her dislike of holidays and being fired twice and quitting twice on the job!
International Women's Day 2022 special with Oona Collins, Helen Cowan and Tania Thomas
On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to three leadimg women in real estate about whether we still need International Women's Day, gender discrimination and the challenges associated with misunderstanding the need for International Women's Day.