Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and Innovation
Change Makers is a podcast that explores leadership, good business, ideas, and innovation. Hosted by Michael Hayman and powered by campaigns firm Seven Hills, it features interviews with leaders who share their life lessons and stories of making a difference. The show aims to inspire listeners to challenge the status quo and find their mission.
Episodes
194: BAE Systems' Caitlin Hayden on Leading in a Faster, Messier, Tougher World
In this episode of Change Makers, Bradley Akubuiro sits down with Caitlin Hayden, Group Communications Director at BAE Systems and a member of the company's executive committee.From advising on national security communications in the Obama White House to leading global communications for one of the world's largest defence organisations, Caitlin has spent her career operating where business, geopo
193: BPI Europe President Jo-ann Robertson on grit, curiosity and the bravery of big ideas
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with Jo-ann Robertson, the newly appointed President for Europe and Transatlantic Growth at BPI Group.Self-described as "positivity personified" and fuelled by Glaswegian grit, Jo-ann explores what it takes to lead at a moment of intense global change.From her roots in student politics to leading some of the world’s largest agency network
192: Guto Harri on Leadership, Resilience and the Future of Reputation
In the latest episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with one of Britain's most battle-hardened communications experts and BPI Senior Advisor, Guto Harri CBE, to explore what great leadership really looks like under pressure.Guto has spent decades on the frontline of change at home and around the world – from covering the fall of the Berlin Wall to sitting in the heart of Downing Stre
191: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Robert White, Brabners
Michael Hayman sits down with Robert White, CEO of Brabners and co-chair of True North, to explore how purpose-led, independent businesses are driving a new era of northern ambition. Robert reflects on the power of collaboration, devolution and long-term thinking to unlock the North’s full potential, and shares why the region's entrepreneurial energy continues to inspire him.
190: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Dr Edward Lynch, The Wellbeing Doctors
In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change.A&E doctor-turned-entrepreneur Ed Lyn
189: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Michelle Laithwaite, FuelHub
In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change.Michelle Laithwaite built FuelHub with he
188: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Anita Frost, Green Bean Studios
In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change.In this episode, Entrepreneur and early-y
187: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Oonagh Simms, The Marshmallowist
In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change.In this episode, Oonagh Simms, Founder of
186: Making the Difference: The True North Conversations | Rachael Baker, JJ Smith & Co Ltd
In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change.In this episode, he speaks to Rachael Bak
185: Journeys: Anya Hindmarch on confidence, creativity and the power of doubt
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman is joined by designer and author Anya Hindmarch. A defining voice in British fashion, Anya brings a lifelong love of music to her creative life.
Recorded at Cadogan Hall in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Anya reflects on starting her business at 19, the craftsmanship and curiosity that drive her, and why self-doubt can be a su
184: Andrew Bleeker: How to Lead Change, Not Be Consumed by It
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with Andrew Bleeker, founder and CEO of the BPI Group, a trusted counsellor to leaders navigating moments of profound change and transformation.Andrew's career bridges the worlds of business and policy, notably as the lead digital marketing strategist on both of President Obama's presidential campaigns. Now, he works globally as the first
183: From Strings to Stories: Cathy Newman’s Journey
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman is joined by journalist and author Cathy Newman. Best known as one of Channel 4’s leading broadcasters, Cathy shares the lesser-known story of her lifelong love affair with music - and it’s one with strings attached. From a childhood spark - a stray violin brought home during a bout of chickenpox - to performing in the parliamentary String Quartet,
182: Journeys of Discovery – Min Kym on musical love, loss, and growing up a child prodigy
In this episode of Journeys of Discovery, Michael Hayman sits down with internationally renowned violinist and author, Min Kym. A child prodigy who found her voice through the violin, Min shares the extraordinary story of her deep connection to music - from growing up in a traditional South Korean home to the devastating theft of her beloved Stradivarius.Min reflects on the pressures of early succ
181: Ben LaBolt: Building brand resilience in an age of misinformation
Resilience is the new currency of leadership. In a world where misinformation spreads faster than facts, brands, leaders, and governments are being tested like never before.In this episode of Change Makers, we speak to Ben LaBolt, former White House Communications Director and now President at BPI. With experience spanning the West Wing, City Hall, and global boardrooms, Ben shares insights into h
180: Women Who Lead: Power, Politics, and Progress with Edie Lush
As the world marks another International Women’s Day, we’re still asking the same question: why aren’t there more women in politics?In 2024, nearly half the world’s population held elections, yet we saw the slowest rate of growth in female representation in two decades. What’s holding us back?In this episode of Change Makers, Edie Lush speaks to two powerhouse politicians from opposite sides of th
179: Why real growth must be fair: making change happen in the Thames Estuary – Kate Willard OBE
What does it take to deliver fair and meaningful growth? Joining Michael today on Change Makers is Kate Willard OBE – government-appointed envoy for the Thames Estuary and a champion of fair growth.Kate’s career has been anything but conventional. From starting out as an actress and director to working in post-Soviet Eastern Europe, her journey is one of bold decisions and a deep commitment to ma
178: Make Your Words Count: lessons from history’s unspoken speeches – Jeff Nussbaum
What if history had taken a different path? In the latest episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman speaks with Jeff Nussbaum - communications expert, author, and Partner at Bully Pulpit International. Jeff has worked at the highest levels of politics, serving as Senior Speechwriter and Special Assistant to President Joe Biden, and advising leaders like Vice President Al Gore and Senate Democratic
177: Science Shaping the Future: Dr. Angela Naef on innovation, creativity and a better tomorrow
We’re delighted to introduce a brand new series of Change Makers: Science Shaping the Future, where we’ll be exploring how today’s leading scientists are transforming the world around us – from our daily lives to our careers, and tackling the planet’s biggest challenges.Our first guest is Dr. Angela Naef, Chief Research and Development Officer at Reckitt, the global leader in hygiene, health, and
176: Going Global: Bradley Akubuiro on Leadership, Trust, and Change
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with Bradley Akubuiro, Partner at Bully Pulpit International (BPI), to discuss an exciting new chapter as Seven Hills joins the BPI family. This transatlantic partnership is set to create a powerful force for change, with Bradley stepping into the role of co-host for future episodes, bringing fresh insights from both sides of the Atlantic.
175: Campaigning Voices for Refugees with Edie Lush
How do we support refugees to thrive in their second home? That’s the question we’re answering in a special edition of Change Makers, hosted by the fantastic journalist and broadcaster Edie Lush.For the first in a new series of the podcast exploring some of the most pressing issues of our time, Edie speaks with three campaigning voices for refugees about why it matters to ensure that we support re
174: Stories of Generation Growth: Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Engagement, Goldman Sachs
In the the final episode of Goldman Sachs Stories of Generation Growth, Michael Hayman and Charlotte Keenan reflect on what we’ve learned throughout our the series with seven incredible Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni.From the importance of personal stories and purpose-driven leadership to the shared challenges in accessing talent and finance, each interview revealed critical lessons
173: Stories of Generation Growth: Byron Dixon, Founder and CEO of Micro-Fresh International
In the final alumni episode of Change Makers: Stories of Generation Growth, in partnership with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Byron Dixon OBE, CEO of Micro-Fresh®, discusses what it takes to build a global brand with purpose. Micro-Fresh® is known for its unique antibacterial technology which extends product lifespans, preserves freshness and promotes sustainability across 50+ major footw
172: Stories of Generation Growth: Alice Rivers-Cripps, Founder of Posh Totty Designs
We're joined this week by Alice Rivers-Cripps, the founder of Posh Totty Designs, which has been serving Brighton, Britain and many more places besides with original hand-crafted jewellery for 20 years.Alice joins Michael Hayman and Charlotte Keenan to share her journey, which started on a soul-searching trip in Mexico and today, sees her run "a destination company for personalised gifts" where sh
171: Stories of Generation Growth: Amanda Powell-Smith, CEO of Forster Communications
This week, Michael is joined once again by Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Engagement International at Goldman Sachs, as well as CEO of Forster Communications, Amanda Powell-Smith.Forster is a specialist consultancy, supporting organisations in ensuring they approach sustainability with authenticity. They discuss why this is a challenge for so many leaders, particularly in t
170: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson: A Champion’s Legacy in Sport and Advocacy
In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with sporting legend and disability rights advocate, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, at the iconic London Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.During their conversation, Tanni reflects on her extraordinary career as one of Britain’s most celebrated Paralympians, with 11 gold medals and 30 wo
169: Stories of Generation Growth: Naynesh Karia, Co-founder of Food Attraction Limited
“You've got to keep changing and evolving."Today's Change Makers is a lesson in adapting to change as you grow your business, as we're joined by Naynesh Karia for the latest episode of our collaboration with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Stories of Generation Growth.Naynesh is co-founder of Food Attraction, the manufacturer behind brands including on-the-go hot snacks Jake & Nayns.A L
168: Stories of Generation Growth: Darcy Laceby, Co-Founder of Absolute Collagen
A passion for her product and bringing it to as many women as possible is what drives the latest guest in our Change Makers collaboration with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme, Stories of Generation Growth.Darcy Laceby is co-founder of Absolute Collagen, the UK’s best-selling collagen drink, and a business with an incredible growth story.Hear all about it from Darcy, alongside Micha
167: Stories of Generation Growth: Gori Yahaya, Founder and CEO of UpSkill Universe
In this week’s Stories of Generation Growth, Michael Hayman is joined by Goldman Sachs' Charlotte Keenan, alongside Gori Yahaya, founder of UpSkill Universe – a training provider dedicated to helping businesses bring key skills to their workforce. In this discussion, Gori shares how he works to support organisations to adapt to the changing nature of skills requirements, connecting businesses with
166: Stories of Generation Growth: Roni Savage, Founder and Managing Director of Jomas Associates
For the first episode of Stories of Generation Growth, Michael Hayman is joined by Head of the Office of Corporate Engagement International and 10,000 Small Businesses UK at Goldman Sachs, Charlotte Keenan, alongside Roni Savage, Founder and Managing Director of award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, Jomas Associates. Together, they explore Roni’s business journey over the past 1
165: Journeys of Discovery: Petroc Trelawny on music, place, and personal identity
In this episode of Journeys of Discovery, Michael Hayman sits down with Petroc Trelawny, classical music broadcaster, and the voice behind BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast programme. Petroc reflects on the influence of music and music performance, classical and otherwise, on identity and emotions, and discusses his new book, Trelawny’s Cornwall, a part history, part memoir, which explores the past, present
164: Change Makers Revisited: How we create a better future – Professor Muhammad Yunus
“Rather than marching into global warming and unemployment, we can create our world the way we want.” That’s the message of our guest Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, who says: “If we imagine that world, we can create that world. Imagination can make it happen.”As a pioneer of microfinancing with Grameen Bank, the Nobel Peace Prize winner has alleviated poverty for tens of m
163: Why it Matters to Believe in Business – Shevaun Haviland, British Chambers of Commerce
Joining Michael on Change Makers is Shevaun Haviland, Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce, with a clarion call for renewed confidence in ‘Brand Britain’. On the roof of the Corinthia hotel in the heart of the capital, Shevaun shares her vision for revitalising the country’s self-image, and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic growth. Shevaun spoke to M
162: Regenerating the Olympic Spirit: Capturing the UK’s Mojo – Rick de Blaby, CEO of Get Living
Joining Michael on Change Makers is Rick de Blaby, the CEO of Get Living.Get Living are the build-to-rent pioneers, with a mission to change renting for the better.With almost 4,000 homes across three neighbourhoods in London and Manchester and four more on the horizon in the next two years, this is a 10-year story about where we belong and community at the heart of happy living.One of those neigh
161: Exciting, Changing, Unpredictable: The Life and Times of Lord Heseltine
Change Makers returns and we're joined by former Deputy Prime Minister and co-founder of Haymarket, Lord Heseltine.Michael paid a visit to the spectacular Thenford Arboretum and Gardens for this inspiring conversation with a beast of the political jungle. Lord Heseltine remains as sharp today as he was at the dispatch box, even aged 90 and with his famous blonde mane now a snowy white. From the le
160: Journeys of Discovery: George Clarke, Architect and TV presenter
Michael is joined by George Clarke, the architect, TV presenter, lecturer and writer, best known for his work with Channel 4, including The Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. Growing up on a Sunderland council estate, George was inspired to become an architect, spending summers on building sites with his grandfather. While studying at Newcastle University School of Architecture, P
159: Journeys of Discovery: Freedom and Redemption with Katy Emck OBE
We are excited to bring you the second episode of Journeys of Discovery – Change Makers’ collaborative series with the Royal Philharmonic Orchesta. Over the course of these interviews, Michael explores fundamental questions about what it means to be human that accompany nine incredible concerts.This week, the themes are Freedom and Redemption, and our guest Katy Emck OBE, knows a thing or two abou
158: Charlotte Keenan – Faith in the future: Why we need to champion small businesses
For our guest this week, there are 10,000 stories behind her message but perhaps above all, one reason to listen. For a message that is determined, optimistic and empowering, that is: “this next decade will be the best of my life yet”. Charlotte Keenan is the Managing Director of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women initiatives – providing women entrepreneurs around the world with business and management e
157: Cécile Reinaud and Xavier Mufraggi – Leaders supporting leaders: creating an environment for success
Cécile Reinaud is the founder of Seraphine, the international maternity label worn by the stars. From Kate Winslet to Kate Hudson to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. Launched as a single store in 2003, over the next 15 years Cécile scaled the company and grew turnover to £18 million by 2018. Exporting to more than 30 countries around the world and winning two Queens Awards for Enterprise along the
156: Andy Haldane – The Polycrisis: How to turn our system around
Andy Haldane is the Chief Executive of the RSA: the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, and the former Chief Economist of the Bank of England. From 'Chicken Licken' warnings about inflation rates, to predictions of V-shaped recoveries, he's had little trouble in capturing the imagination with economic outlook - having been described by the Spectator as a "brilliant real world observ
155: Sian Sutherland – How to go plastic free: igniting and inspiring the world to turn off the plastic tap
Sian Sutherland is the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, the campaign group supporting one single goal: to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. It's a straight talking message that looks to reject the information and greenwashing around plastic, increasing the use of materials that nature can handle, and eliminating those it cant. Through a three-pronged framework to 'reduce, re
154: Brett Wigdortz OBE - Transforming education: why it's the civil rights issue of our time
Brett Wigdortz is the founder and CEO of Tiney, the startup offering what it calls an ‘Amazon-type solution for childcare’, which he founded after seeing how difficult it was to find reliable childminding options as a father of three.Before turning his attention to early years education, Brett founded and spent 15 years as the CEO of Teach First, a world renowned charity focused on incentivising n
153: Rebecca Ryan – Thinking like a futurist: signals, trend and strategic foresight
Michael Hayman's guest today is Rebecca Ryan, the futurist and founder of Next Generation Consulting, with a mission to help individuals and organisations develop foresight, to create brighter futures.Described as a "human spark plug", Rebecca looks at the signals to establish the future trends of our economies, supporting people to prepare rather than predict. It's about using strategic foresight
152: Elisa Moscolin – Sustainability: the smart thing to do
Elisa Moscolin is Executive Vice President of Sustainability for Sage, the integrated accounting, payroll and payment systems market leaders supporting the ambition of the world's entrepreneurs. With a mission to transform the way people think and work, and enable organisations to thrive, Sage grew from a small business itself to one of the UK's most successful scaled up stories, and a member of t
152: Jason Knights – Protecting our planet: harnessing the power of biodiversity
Jason Knights is Managing Director of Ground Control, the fast-growth external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. He recently penned a piece for Fast Company making the $5 trillion case for improving biodiversity and the essential role that businesses can play in addressing the challenge. It's an ambition propelling the rapid
151: Journeys of Discovery: Awakening with Kamal Ahmed
Change Makers is delighted to bring you the first episode in a brand new series with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Journeys of Discovery. This major new season with a great deal of creative expression, focuses on three core questions: What does it mean to be human? What is our place in the world? What are we dreaming of? All fundamental issues humans have pondered for centuries, and composers
150: Bruce Daisley – Resilience and inner strength: how to build it
After 12 years running Twitter in Europe and YouTube in the UK, Bruce turned to writing and speaking about one of the topics of our time, the modern workplace. His first book, The Joy of Work, was the Sunday Times number one business best seller and draws on the experiences of psychologists, neuroscientists, and workplace experts to understand how we can improve our jobs. It was to go on to inspir
149: Eric Collins – Thinking bigger: you don’t need permission
“Black economic empowerment relies on thinking bigger than you may have ever imagined before. Much bigger.” These are the words of Michael’s guest today, Eric Collins, and are contained in his new book, We Don't Need Permission. It's a clarion call to change the world for good, and it's far more than the words of an author; because this is the story of an economic activist.Eric’s career highlights
148: Duncan Goodhew MBE – Going for gold: how to work through your worst days
It’s 10 years since the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. To celebrate, Change Makers is delighted to welcome one of our greatest ever Olympians, who many say is one of the trailblazers that paved the way for the world class athletes representing Team GB today. Duncan Goodhew MBE scored gold in the 100 metre breaststroke in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, in a dramatic nail biting finish that
147: Bella Lack – Creating a snowstorm: tackling the climate crisis
Bella Lack is a conservationist, campaigner, writer, filmmaker, board director and foundation ambassador.It's an impressive CV for the most storied of careers, but in Bella's case, she's achieved it all before most people have even got going with their own careers. At only nineteen, Bella has carved out a name for herself as an inspirational and respected environmental campaigner.Her first book, C
146: Taban Shoresh – Resilience is key: finding solutions for every problem
Taban Shoresh is founder of the Lotus Flower, the non-profit empowering vulnerable women and girls affected by conflict and humanitarian crises, and an ambassador for the Global Youth Movement, One Young World. Taban’s remarkable story started in Kurdistan, where her family were amongst the many persecuted by Saddam Hussein’s regime in the Kurdish genocide. Her horrific ordeal saw Taban imprisoned
145: Dr Grace Lordan – Small steps: build the future you want
Michael Hayman welcomes Dr. Grace Lordan; an economist, Professor of Behavioural Science and founding director of The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics.Grace’s research has been conducted throughout her career with a singular objective: to establish why some individuals succeed in life and others do not. She is an expert on the effects of bias discrimination and technology cha
144: Cheryl Giovannoni – Lessons in leadership and learning: the power of girls’ education
Cheryl Giovannoni is CEO of The Girls Day School Trust (GDST), a cohort of 25 independent schools that encourage girls to learn without limits. With alumni including Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Afua Hirsch, Miriam Margolyes, and Mary Beard, among many others, the Trust schools look to develop character beyond curriculum and individual progression for each of its students.
The GDST was fo
143: PensionBee founder Romi Savova – Owning your future: no time like the present
Michael speaks to Romi Savova, the founder and CEO of PensionBee, the company bringing pensions into the 21st century.Romi’s story is one that begins in Bulgaria and has taken her to the London Stock Exchange, via South Africa and the US, with stops at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on the road to entrepreneurial success.Founded in 2015 to provide savers with a low-cost, easy-to-use and transpar
142: Tom McGillycuddy – Investing in a human future: how to thrive in the year 5000
Michael is joined by Tom McGillycuddy, co-founder of CIRCA5000, describing itself as “the investment platform of the human future.”With a vision of a thriving planet in the year 5000, the company asks us to question whether people will be included in that future. And the answer to a certain human future? Impact investing. CIRCA5000 offers its customers the chance to invest in the sustainable busin
141: Former Nike CMO, Greg Hoffman – How to design emotion: behind the curtain of a global brand
Joining Michael this week is Greg Hoffman, the legendary former Global Chief Marketing Officer of Nike.During almost 30 years with the company, Greg led three Olympic campaigns and worked with global superstars from LeBron James to Serena Williams.He described his approach to brand building as seeking out the day dreamers and taking them seriously, recognising that visionary ideas come not only fr
140: Rosanna Machado – Bringing people together: what it takes to create a Platinum celebration
In 1947, as the then HRH Princess Elizabeth celebrated her 21st birthday, she said: "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service." 75 years later – an unprecedented 70 of which have been spent on the throne – Her Majesty has left an indelible mark as the defining figure of the United Kingdom's modern history.In June, we will be celebra
139: Milan Kocic – Be curious: redefining innovation for society
Michael Hayman’s guest today believes we should all be more curious, not judgmental, and that confidence is silent while insecurities are loud. Advice from Milan Kocic, the head of Sixth Sense at Hexagon, which is on a mission to enable an autonomous and sustainable future. Milan joins Michael to discuss Sixth Sense, a new open innovation platform where ambitious scaling startups can connect with
138: Jan Büchsenschütz – Scaling with Sixth Sense: the art of digital transformation
Host Michael Hayman is joined by Jan Büchsenschütz, co-founder and CMO of RIIICO, a software and AI business aiming to transform the manufacturing industry by delivering cutting edge interactive digital twins of production assets. A team of engineers, designers, and inventors of reality simulation software; RIIICO aims to set new standards in computer vision, while creating software that is fun t
137: Kate Griggs – Thinking outside the box: how to unleash your superpower
Albert Einstein, Whoopi Goldberg, Keira Knightly, Pablo Picasso, and Sir Richard Branson may be notable in their own right, but they also share the condition of dyslexia.For years it’s been portrayed as an obstacle but for Michael’s guest, Kate Griggs, it presents the opportunity of a superpower for life.Kate is a campaigner and the founder of Made by Dyslexia, a leading voice in global advocacy f
136: Kim Polman – The golden rule: rebooting the future
Joining Michael Hayman on Change Makers is Kim Polman, co-founder and chair of Reboot the Future, a fellow of the Aspen Institute and co-founder and chair of the Kilamanjaro Blind Trust. Reboot the Future is a foundation aimed at transforming how people connect to themselves, each other and the planet. Its work is powered by one golden rule; to treat others and the planet as you would wish to be t
135: Gina Badenoch – Being an explorer in life: how to see and listen to new perspectives
Joining Michael Hayman on Change Makers is Gina Badenoch, the social entrepreneur with a dream to enable social and economic mobility, to build a more inclusive society. With a primary focus on fostering equality for the visually impaired, through the companies she has founded – Capaxia and Ojos Que Sienten (Sight of Emotion – she creates experiences that change mindsets, to overcome the prejudice
134: Jenny Costa – Food for thought: turning rubble into rubies
Jenny Costa is the founder and CEO of Rubies in the Rubble, the food business that sees wonder where others see waste. Since launching in 2012, Rubies in the Rubble with Jenny at the helm has become one of the pioneering voices in food sustainability, with an award-winning range of “gooder” condiments created from products that would otherwise go to waste.With a brand that is now stocked nationwid
133: Alex Wright – Values to live by: committing to change
Alex Wright is the co-founder of Dash Water; the soft drinks brand doing its bit to cut food waste by saying yes to produce that others say no to. Its mission is to make drinks that taste good while raising awareness about food waste: “one bashed up berry, curly cucumber and lopsided lemonade at a time.”Five years on from its launch, Dash Water is a rising star in the soft drinks industry, sold in
132: Melissa Morris – Fit for the future: Why healthcare could be the new frontier for innovation
Building the operating system behind a better future in healthcare is the mission of our guest today, Melissa Morris, the CEO and Co-Founder of Lantum. Lantum is a total workforce platform for healthcare organisations, reducing spend and empowering healthcare staff. Through its unique end-to-end platform, it has helped to modernise how healthcare organisations connect with the workforce and fix wh
131: Juergen Maier CBE – Giving a voice to industry: how to leave a legacy
Juergen Maier is the former CEO of Siemens UK, the UK Chair of Digital Catapult, Vice Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, and co-founder of vocL, which works with the next generation of business leaders to help them find their voice and enable them to have a more positive impact on society. Named as the most influential businessperson in North West England, Juergen describes himself as a
130: Garvita Gulhati – Self-belief, positivity and collaboration: how to deliver systemic change
Garvita Gulhati is an Ashoka Young Changemaker and founder of the ‘Why Waste?’ campaign. She has lived up to her own quote for life that change starts alone, but happens together, dedicating the prime of her youth to causes that bring people together to make the world a better place for future generations.Having started ‘Why Waste?’ at just 15 years old with the aim of tackling global resource was
129: Mark Campanale – Ending finance’s carbon footprint: mobilising against climate change
Mark Campanale is a leader described as opening “a different front in the fight against global warming.” He is an Ashoka Changemaker and the founder of the Carbon Tracker Initiative, an independent think tank that looks at the impact of clean energy transition and a move away from fossil fuels on the financial markets. The aim is to change how financial analysts and fund managers determine investm
128: Jude Kelly CBE – Courage to change: the urgency of gender equality
Joining Michael to celebrate International Women’s Day is Jude Kelly CBE, the award-winning theatre director, producer and founder of WOW (Women of the World) Foundation, the global movement that says a gender equal world is desirable, possible and urgently required. Through its flagship WOW festivals as well as year-round events and school programmes, WOW was designed to ensure a high-profile cul
127: Cephas Williams – From empathy to empowerment: how to shift power structures
On this week’s Change Makers episode in collaboration with the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, looking at addressing the question, “How has Covid changed us?” host Michael Hayman is joined by Cephas Williams, who describes himself on his website in just one word: human.But one word doesn’t quite do justice to someone with a career as extensive as any campaigner in the UK today.As
126: Andrew Roughan – Supercharging collaboration: a new era of innovation
Joining Michael today is Andrew Roughan, the managing director of the innovation centre and co-working space in the heart of East London, Plexal.Part of the Here East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Plexal supercharges collaboration, working with government and the UK’s best and brightest start-ups and scale-ups, to foster a new era of innovation and solve the challenges that matter mo
125: Hardeep Rai – Purpose from the heart: no barriers to business
Hardeep Rai is the founder and director of Kaleidoscope Group, the portfolio of companies that say there should be no barriers to business for those with disabilities.The journey began for Hardeep after his son, Eshan, was born following a number of complications, which led to a severe brain injury, learning difficulties and a physical disability. From a successful career in financial services, Ha
124: Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, Les Domaines de Fontenille – Support local: the new luxury
“Now the wine served on our tables is our own. The olive oil used to season our salads comes from our own olive groves, and the vegetables cooked by chefs are grown in the vegetable gardens we create on our properties.” The words of Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, founders of the European collection of hotels, Les Domaines de Fontenille. In the last episode of our special Change Makers col
123: Michael and Xochi Birch, The Battery – Meaningful connections: a life more interesting
Michael and Xochi Birch are the founders of The Battery, described as “simply, San Francisco’s best hotel” by The Telegraph and by Forbes as the city’s “coolest place to stay.” As the founders of the pioneering social networking site, Bebo, Michael and Xochi have more than 15 years of experience in fostering networks, something they have replicated with The Battery’s 5,000 exclusive members.Situat
122: Dr Elin Haf Davies – Prepare to be Marmite: lessons from ocean adventures
Dr Elin Haf Davies is an endurance rower, whose 77-day voyage across the Atlantic was the first in a line of adventures that led to her becoming part of the first all-woman team to row across the Indian Ocean and later, completing a “hat-trick of oceans” by sailing the Pacific.Through these voyages, Elin has raised over £300,000 for causes close to her heart and has been recognised by the Welsh As
121: Dan Glass – Head, heart and hands: a guide to community activism
Michael Hayman is joined by Dan Glass, the award winning human rights campaigner, writer and performer, to discuss activism and cultivating curiosity we have about ourselves and the world at large. With his visionary community based approach that weaves connections between groups that are marginalised in society, Dan's work seeks to raise critical consciousness and creativity so people can read th
120: Pascale Lauber and Ulrike Bauschke, Paragon 700 – Green hospitality: nurturing the community’s soul
In part two of this series in collaboration with Mr & Mrs Smith, we continue to explore the travel industry’s role in delivering a more sustainable future in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and the growing climate emergency. This week Michael travels to Ostuni, a fairy-tale Italian city known for its labyrinth of historical white-washed buildings, as he visits Pascale Lauber and Ulrike Bausc
119: Peter Flavel – “You’ve not seen anything yet”: how to change with purpose
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118: Jeroo Bilimoria – Bring change your way: a new narrative for leadership
Michael welcomes Jeroo Billimoria, the social entrepreneur, and founder of the One Family Foundation and co-founder of Catalyst 2030. Jeroo’s commitment to family is one that runs deep. After tragically losing her father at a young age, she made a career changing decision to create Childline India Foundation, and devote herself to a life driven by belief in the best of human nature, and the missio
117: Jane Thynne – Writing history: how to define truth
“To control the past they edited history, and to control the future they edited literature." The words of Michael’s guest today, the author Jane Thynne. While they belong to the setting of Jane’s brilliant thriller, Widowland, for many these words have unsettlingly felt closer to the world of facts than they do to fiction. Little wonder that Widowland was chosen by The Times as its 'Book of the Mo
116: Meg Mason – Sorrow and Bliss: the flow of a journey
Host Michael Hayman welcomes Meg Mason, the author of Sorrow and Bliss, the best-selling novel acclaimed as "remarkable," "extraordinary" and containing a "brutal, hilarious and compassionate truth". With fans including The Times, The New York Times and the likes of Gillian Anderson, Pandora Sykes and Sophie Dahl, its protagonist has been compared to Phoebe Waller Bridge's Fleabag. With an option
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