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Think Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs x Castaway! Co-hosts Maddy and Rose chat with inspiring business leaders to unpack who and what has inspired them in business so far. With only a phone containing t... more
FAQs about Desert Island Reflections:How many episodes does Desert Island Reflections have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
June 26, 2023Episode 11: Mo Kanjilal, Co-Creator of Watch This Sp_ceJoin us on another episode of Desert Island Reflections as we chat to the brilliant Mo Kanjilal about starting a business in the pandemic, the importance of recognising herself in literature, and why she’s comfortable in front of a crowd. Mo's Resources:App #1: TwitterApp #2: Google MapsBook #1: Rebel IdeasBook #2: Our Iceberg is MeltingBook #3: Brown Girl Like Me...more39minPlay
May 29, 2023Episode 10: Leo Brown, Co-Founder of Brighton FibreThis week we’re getting an insight into the wonderful world of Leo Brown, co-founder of Brighton Fibre. He tells us all about rifling through BT skips as a kid, his experience of using heat maps to help solve the Ebola crisis on the ground, and why he loves a hot bath.App #1 - Ubiquiti App #2 - Google SlidesBook #1 - Oxford Dictionary of Electronics Book #2 - The Sixth Day and Other TalesBook #3 - The People’s Act of Love ...more44minPlay
May 01, 2023Episode 9: James Lee Burgess, Founder of Urban XRJames is bringing his own sense of style to our desert island, in the form of LEGO TRAINERS! Listen in as we chat to him about why he buys a new pair of trainers for every event, how a light sabre could be useful on his island adventure, and why he thinks his mum and Luke Skywalker would get on well.James: Website - https://urban-xr.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lee-burgess-frsa-2440231a/ James' resources: App #1 - LinkedInApp #2 - Midjourney Book #1 - Art’s Principles Book #2 - Integral Sustainable Design Book #3 - Consider Phlebas...more40minPlay
April 03, 2023Episode 8: Jess MacIntyre & Natalie Moores, Co-Founders of Mac + MooreWhat happens when two leaders get shipwrecked together? Find out in this episode of Desert Island Reflections, where we talk to Nat Moore and Jess MacIntyre of Mac + Moore about disco dancing with Tom Hanks, how the cost of childcare impacts everyone and four little words to tell your business partner when they’re freaking out. Mac + Moore: Website - https://www.macandmoore.com/ Jess LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmacintyre/ Nat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-moores-23499557/ Jess & Nat’s Resources: App #1 - Wordle/QuordleApp #2 - Jess’ son’s nursery appResource #1 - LinkedInBook #2 - Mary Oliver’s poetry Book #3 - The Lion the Witch and the WardrobeThanks for listening!...more40minPlay
March 20, 2023Episode 7: Denyse Whillier, Founder of Built to SucceedOur guest today is business consultant and founder of Built to Succeed, Denyse Whillier. Denyse treats us to some golden insight on strategic planning and positioning; talks us into the benefits of being overdressed for work; and tells us why she’s determined to pave the way for women in business. Denyse:Website: https://www.denysewhillier.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denysewhillier/ Denyse’s Resources: App #1 - Podcast app App #2 - Instagram Book #1 - Good to Great Book #2 - Discover Your True North Book #3 - Mandela: The Authorised Biography...more39minPlay
March 13, 2023Bonus Episode! Introducing Philly, our new ETTO-lingWe’re pleased to introduce Philly, the newest member of the ETTO team! Of course, a trip to our desert island is part of our initiation process… get to know Philly as we chat about her love of acting; swimming with Judi Dench; and the extraordinary power of a banana and a curly wurly.Philly:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ophelia-hunter-84808924a/Philly's Resources:App #1: PeckishApp #2: SpotifyBook #1: I am, I am, I am by Maggie O'FarrellBook #2: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der KolkBook #3: The Spider Truces by Tom Connolly...more32minPlay
March 06, 2023IWD Special! Episode 6: Lisa Baskott, Founder of 2nd Line of DefenceGrab your hankies – this is a tear jerker. In honour of International Women’s Day, our guest Lisa Baskott tells us how she was inspired to set up Second Line of Defence to make the night time safer women and other maginalised groups in our society. Lisa:2nd Line of Defence: https://2ndlineofdefence.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-baskott-116398241/ Lisa's Resources: App #1 - Duolingo App #2 - Rightmove Resource #1 - LinkedIn...more44minPlay
February 20, 2023Episode 5: Emma Parnell, Founder of Design for JoyEmma Parnell, service designer and founder of Design for Joy, has washed up on the shore of our desert island today. Emma tells us what it was like to be on the team that designed the Covid-19 vaccination programme, and how becoming self employed has helped her fully commit to seeing the world.Emma: Joy - https://www.designforjoy.co.uk/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-parnell-4b90a94a/ Emma’s Resources: App #1 - Air BnbApp #2 - Twitter Book #1 - Brené Brown Dare To Lead Book #2 - This is service design doing Book #3 - The service organisationThanks for listening!...more45minPlay
February 06, 2023Episode 4: Toni Finnimore, Founder of The Social SocietyThis week we’re chatting to shipwrecked leader Toni Finnimore, founder of the Social Society, about tarot cards, Mary Poppins and why our societal system is well and truly broken (and what we can do about it).Toni:The Social Society: https://www.thesocialsociety.org.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-finnimore-94664a84/ Toni's Recources: App #1 - Chani App #2 - Audible Book #1 - The Do Lectures books Book #2 - The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoBook #3 - Where the Crawdads Sing ...more35minPlay
January 23, 2023Episode 3: Abb-d Taiyo, Co-Founder of Driftime MediaDISCLAIMER: We had some issues with Abb-d's mic during the recording of this episode. We apologise for any interruptions to the sound and we hope you still get lots of valuable insights and inspiration from this episode. We are new to this podcast-making world so please just bear with us while we figure it all out. Today’s washed-up business leader is Abb-d Taiyo, founder of design and impact agency Driftime Media. We chat to Abb-d about the amazing benefits of digital minimalism, how to win without pitching, and why more people should be enjoying mushrooms…Abb-d:Driftime media: https://driftime.media/ Speaker profile: https://driftime.notion.site/Abb-d-Taiyo-a1a254a4f03e4a999c234e01a107f29f LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbdtaiyo/ Abb-d’s Recources: App #1 - Endel App #2 - How we feel Book #1 - Win Without Pitching by Blair Enns Book #2 - The Business of Expertise by David C. BakerBook #3 - The Coaching Habit by Michael Stanier ...more45minPlay
FAQs about Desert Island Reflections:How many episodes does Desert Island Reflections have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.