In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Roberta Hall McCarron to hear all about her journey as a chef.

From the early years to opening three restaurants in Edinburgh and now publishing her first cookbook, The Changing Tides, join Molly and Roberta as they talk about everything from the city’s food scene to Roberta’s tomato hacks.

Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the new Curated Spaces platform here https://app.curatedspaces.club/

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Dominic Schuster who has spent the past decade perfecting the art of antique mirror making.

His studio has grown from its roots in the restoration and conservation of antiques to be one of the most respected suppliers of antiqued and gilded glass in the industry. Tune in to hear all about what goes into making the perfect mirror and how every home can use mirrors to elevate their space.

You can find Dominic here / https://www.dominic-schuster.com/

And follow them him / https://www.instagram.com/dominicschuster/

Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the new Curated Spaces platform here https://app.curatedspaces.club/

And join the Curated Spaces conversation here

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Hello hello and welcome back to Curated Spaces!

After a brief siesta while we launched our brand new platform, the Curated Spaces podcast is back to share more of the stories behind Britain's best spaces along with the inside scoop from people doing incredible things in travel, design and hospitality.

And up first is Curated Spaces host, Molly Cooper, who has recorded her first solo episode (aka a 'moll-ologue') to fill you in on what has been happening these past few months and what you can expect from Curated Spaces moving forward.

Tune in to hear all about what inspired Molly to launch the podcast, her learnings from the past 9 months and how her conversations with spaces inspired her to create a new platform to connect even more curious travellers with slow living spaces around the country.

Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the new Curated Spaces platform here https://app.curatedspaces.club/

And join the Curated Spaces conversation here

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly sits down with Alexi and Charlotte, the founders of NUMA Retreats to hear all about creating a unique, immersive experience that helps people reconnect with themselves and come back better with more energy, creativity and motivation.

Join them as they discuss the shifting narrative around wellness and how experiences like NUMA can help people discover more about themself, what they like and how they can put more of that in their life. 

You can find NUMA here / https://www.eventcreate.com/e/theconsciousfounderretreat

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/numaretreats/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with travel journalist and writer, Katharine Sohn, to hear about the Cotswolds you don’t see in the movie. The region has so much to explore and the further away from the beaten path, the better.

Katharine is a travel and lifestyle writer, photographer and creative consultant. She currently writes for House & Garden, Monocle, Konfekt Magazine and Condé Nast Traveller. Most recently, Katharine has launched her newsletter Cherry Press all about her life in the Cotswolds, plus lovely lifestyle lists and lots of travel tips.

You can find Katharine Sohn here / https://katharinesohn.com/

And follow them her / https://www.instagram.com/k__sohn/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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While the world was busy baking banana bread during lockdown, Lucy Kent started her own project to champion and support artists during Covid.

From there, Arts for Charity Collective was born and today the collective raises funds through exhibitions, auctions and masterclasses for some incredible charities.

Join Molly as she sits down with Lucy to talk about all things art as well as how anyone can start collecting pieces to bring colour, pattern and joy into their homes.

You can find Art for Charity Collective here / https://artforcharitycollective.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/artforcharitycollective/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Stone-henge for the show, Avebury for the know."

Welcome to a world of ancient stone circles, working farms and arguably some of the country's best bacon delivered to your door each morning. In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Alice and Rob whose family bought The Farm at Avebury in the 1900s and have been farming it ever since.

Now, they welcome guests to stay in the farm's beautifully converted stable block where they can befriend the farm's piglets while exploring everything this southern tip of the Cotswolds has to offer.

You can find The Farm at Avebury here / https://www.thefarmatavebury.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/thefarmatavebury/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hotel from concept to reality?

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, the interior design studio with a unique sensory approach to crafting timeless interiors.

With a project currently underway in the Cotswolds, tune in to hear all about how Sarah brings hotels to life by focusing on real, emotionally-driven experiences that ignite all 5 senses.

You can find JOLIE here / https://www.joliestudio.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/joliestudioltd/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Oh how I long to run away from normal days, I want to run wild with my imagination"

Home to a secret garden said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Cowley Manor is quite simply a magical, almost whimsical reinterpretation of the English country house.

Following a takeover by the brilliant Experimental Group, this sprawling estate has been brought firmly into the modern age with bold interiors that are all about celebrating eccentricity with a big old dollop of joy. Here to tell Molly all about it is Xavier Padovani who joined the group in 2010 and has brought spaces to life around Europe and NYC.

Join Molly and Xavier as they talk about creating a space for locals and tourists alike to wander the extensive grounds, laze away the days in the (rather spectacular spa) or dive into a long evening of feasting.

You can find Cowley Manor here / https://www.cowleymanorexperimental.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/cowleymanor/

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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It's official, wellness has been hijacked.

From green smoothies and HIIT to endless gym leggings, the fads keep on coming. But one botanical fragrance brand is here to bring us all back to what really matters, quality time to ground us and reconnect us to the great outdoors.

Join Molly as she sits down with Ellea Whamond who heads up 100 Acres to talk about the grounding power of scent and creating beautiful botanical products that transport people back to nature.

You can find 100 Acres here / https://100acres.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/100_acres/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. And having recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Whatley Manor has long been a pillar of the Cotswold hospitality scene.

Venture down the tree lined meandering drive and you’ll stumble upon a cluster of ivy-clad buildings, manicured lawns and sun drenched terraces for soaking in long summer evenings. The food is refined and comforting, served with old school finesse while the hotel has cemented its sustainability credentials in everything from its spa to its kitchens.

And here to tell Molly all about it is Michele Melle, who has spent the past 20 years working in hotels including Claridge's and Barnsley House and recently took over the helm as Whatley Manor's General Manager.

You can find Whatley Manor here / https://www.whatleymanor.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/whatleymanor/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Ever wondered what it takes to bring a festival to life?

From creating a pop-up city out of fields to dealing with the Great British weather, Ella Nosworthy is here to share the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes to pull off a festival sensation.

Every year, her family farm hosts Nozstock, The Hidden Valley which welcomes nearly 10,000 music lovers and festival goers in what feels rather like an epic private party. Join Molly and Ella as they chat about the festival's origins as a passion project and how it has grown over the years into Hereford's number one festival.

You can find Nozstock here / https://www.instagram.com/nozstock/

And follow them here / https://nozstock.com/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Doune Mackenzie-Francis all about the gorgeous Queen's Arms in the heart of Somerset.

Inspired by Doune's time at Leith's cookery school, food is at the heart of this pub, with pub classics and refined European dishes sitting alongside a rather lovely drinks list. In this episode, she's telling Molly all about their decision to take over the pub from its previous owners, managing a full renovation during Covid and creating a space to bring people together through good food.

You can find The Queen's Arms here / https://www.thequeensarms.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/queensarmspub/

Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the new Curated Spaces platform here https://app.curatedspaces.club/

And join the Curated Spaces conversation here

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an absolute pleasure to welcome back the one and only Jacu Strauss, the Lore Group's Creative Director who has brought some of the world's best hotels.

In this episode he's sitting down with Molly to talk all about embarking on his first hotel project 13 years ago, the iconic Sea Containers with 14 floors of luxury bedrooms, restaurants, rooftop bars and even a spa and screening room. Ten years since its launch, this hotel is a firm favourite for its award winning cocktails, tactile sculpture collection and simply unbeatable views of the river and city.

You can find Sea Containers here / https://www.seacontainerslondon.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/seacontainersldn/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQ

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wanted a sneak peak behind the curtain's of the world's most exclusive members clubs?

Well, with ONDA, you can. This digital pass unlocks the doors to some of the planet's most coveted clubs as well as a global community of creators and nomads.

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with founder Luca del Bono to talk all about bringing this next gen members club to life and what the future looks like for clubs around the city.

You can find ONDA here / https://www.ondalife.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/onda_life/

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When The Bull & Last temporarily closed its doors in 2018 for a refurb, little did founders Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers know that they would find themselves re-opening in a post Covid world.

The pub's story is one that spans over 300 years from the days when it was the last coaching inn out of London and most recently lockdown takeaway pints and walking packs to enjoy around Hampstead Heath. Today the space is back to full glory with seven snug as can be bedrooms carved into the eves and an impressive array of taxidermy lining its walls.

Tune in to hear Joe and Ollie telling Molly all about the journey of bringing The Bull and Last to life as well as what lays ahead for this neighbourhood gem.

You can find The Bull & Last here / https://thebullandlast.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/thebullandlast/

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a rough few years for Britain's high streets. First came online shopping, then came Covid and the cost of living crisis. But for eight years now, The Pop Up Club has been breathing new life into empty shops around the country.

In this episode, Molly sits down with founder Tillie Peel to hear all about her mission to connect artists, makers and small businesses with sustainability at their core with affordable pop up spaces in high footfall locations. To date they've helped hundreds of businesses to generate over £1.5m in sales with some of their brands going on to be stocked in the likes of Anthropology, Oliver Bonas and Selfridges.

And for anyone who has got featuring in one of The Pop Up Club's shops on their vision board this year, tune in to hear exactly what Tillie looks for in the brands they partner with and how to get yours shop ready.

You can find The Pop Up Club here / https://popupclub.co/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/thepopupclub_/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Today's conversation has a distinctly Gallic flavour as Molly sits down with Tomé Morrissy-Swan to chat about how French cuisine found its cool again.

In a world of small plate dining, the humble bistro has been increasingly sidelined in recent years but over the past couple of years, a Londoners have fallen back in love with the cosy intimacy and rich flavours of our neighbours table.

Tune in to hear about what's driving this renaissance as well as Tomé's top picks for enjoying some French delights around the city.

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Athina Bluff, the founder of Topology, the studio that is disrupting the world of interiors by making bespoke designs available for everyone.

In this episode, she's sitting down with Molly to share her top spots around London, from cosy neighbourhood restaurants to ultimate parks and places to pick up some vintage pieces for your home.

Listen to how Athina finds inspiration around the city and how she would spend her perfect 48h in London.

You can find Topology here / https://www.topologyinteriors.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/topologyinteriors/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Conduit emerged from a fight against injustice and the sense that positive solutions are possible. And that's what we try and do here everyday."

Not only is The Conduit one of London's most gorgeous members clubs with over 6 floors of lounges and spaces that blend African craftsmanship with a scandi aesthetic, it is also on one hell of a mission.

Founded by Paul Van Zyl who worked alongside Nelson Mandela and helped bring an end to South Africa's apartheid, The Conduit is a collaborative community that is committed to creating a just, prosperous and sustainable future.

In this episode, Molly sits down with Paul to hear all about his own incredible story and bringing The Conduit to life as well as what lays ahead for this global group of change makers.

You can find The Conduit here / https://www.theconduit.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/theconduitlondon/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raye The Store is a travelling pop up concept that showcases and supports the latest food, drink, wellness & beauty innovations through experiential retail.

Think of it like an analogue Instragram or a travelling showcase championing brands with honesty of intention, natural ingredients and quality design.

In this episode, Molly is joined by founder, Nicole Compen, to talk all about taking the plunge and quitting her day job to focus on Raye the Store and the community of changemaker brands it showcases.

You can find Raye the Store here / https://www.weareraye.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/weareraye/

Join the Curated Spaces conversation

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TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@curated.spaces

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Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSPidWwH8vkNOPhHB7vcuQYou can find Elicyon here / https://www.elicyon.com/

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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You heard it here first, the global phenomenon that is quiet luxury is already 2024's biggest trend.

Say goodbye to your labels and hello to craftsmanship, colours that nurture the soul and slowing things down.

In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Holly Beazley, Creative Director at the interior and architecture studio, Elicyon, for a deep dive into all things quiet luxury. From tracing its root to stripped back scandi aesthetics and the tranquility of Japanese wabi sabi, Holly breaks down what this movement is all about plus how to recharge your interiors this year by embracing quiet luxury in your own home.

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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If Slim Adams and WeWork had a love child, it would probably look something like Old Sessions House.

This old courtroom has been reimagined as the office of future, and honestly, it's better than you could imagine. In this episode, Molly is joined by Dean Connell, the space's Creative Director, to talk about redefining work as a series of sessions and building a space that allows you to make the most of whatever the task at hand is.

From 70s inspired conversation circles to fluid spaces filled with vintage finds and local artists, it's a sexy, suave reimagining of what the world of work could look like and we're here for it.

You can find Old Sessions House here / https://www.knotel.com/workclub/london/old-sessions-house

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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In today's episode, Molly is down in Somerset to talk to Hermione Warmington at the gorgeous Cothelstone Manor. Nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills, Cothelstone Manor is a magnificent Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house where a rich history has been beautifully brought back to life following a full renovation.

Join Molly and Hermione as they chat all about caring for a piece of history and ushering in a new chapter for the space that reflects its position at the heart of the Cothelstone Estate.

You can find Cothelstone here / https://www.cothelstonemanor.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/cothelstonemanor/

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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What a way to kick off The London Edition! We're going behind the scenes at London's hottest hotel opening of 2024, The OWO, where interior design and architecture studio, Elicyon, created one of the branded residences which blends a private home with all the five star amenities of a Raffles hotel.

Join Molly as she sits down with Elicyon's founder, Charu Ghandi, to talk about bringing this incredible apartment to life including:

• Being inspired by the building's unique history including how to handle themes like colonialism in modern design
• Striking a balance between the grandeur of the building and the intimacy for a family home
• How design has evolved over recent years towards a more sustainable bearing
• Hacks for your own home projects and curate a style that blends era and styles

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Tucked away at the end of a valley in Castle Combe you'll find The Manor House which was home to Lords of the manor for hundreds of years.

Today, it is an uninterrupted spot of peace and tranquility with rolling lawns and cosy, wood panelled rooms as well as a lane of converted weavers cottages.

It was such a pleasure to welcome Gaius Wyncoll, the hotel's General Manager, to hear all about what it takes to keep a little piece of history alive and making sure that every guest feels like they're being welcomed home each time they visit.

You can find The Manor House here / https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/the-manor-house

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In this episode we're up in Edinburgh at The Scotsman, an iconic building that once housed its namesake, Scotland's primary newspaper.

From the 200 year old printing press to the 'reporter', 'publisher' and 'headline' rooms, the past is kept firmly alive within these wood panelled walls but a recent restoration has brought a fresh luxury to the space.

It was such a pleasure to welcome the hotel's General Manager, Jan Coskun, to the podcast and hear all about this space's fascinating history.

Tune in for a taste of Edinburgh wherever you are in the world.

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Ever had an hankering to embark on your own self build project? We've all watched those Grand Design episodes where builds get out of control so in this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Sarah Morton who brought Blackwood to life.

This space went through several evolutions before bringing 'desert chic' to Norfolk. It is now a brand that has inspired countless other renovations around the country and even has its own textile line launching in 2024.

Join Molly and Sarah as they talk about

• Introducing Sarah Morton whose life story spans a corporate law career, bringing up a family and now looking after Blackwood
• Deciding to renovate the garage of their new home and embarking on a self build project in the middle of Covid
• Falling in love with the paired back colours, textures and earthy tones of California ‘desert’ chic from California and Joshua trees
• The reality of a self build and hands on advice for anyone thinking about embarking on their own
• How designing Blackwood’s interiors has given Sarah a new sense of purpose and she is now developing a textiles range
• Sarah’s self build and design quick fire round

You can find Blackwood here / https://blackwoodnorfolk.com/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/blackwoodnorfolk/

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Simply put, Heckfield Place is practically perfect in every way. From the owner's personal art collection adoring the walls to the Bothy Spa with its swimming waters or the Jane Austen worthy interiors, this is a place to come and recharge with intention.

It was such a pleasure to welcome Culinary Director, Skye Gyngell, whose career spans Spring at Somerset House and Petersham Nurseries to hear all about the 12 year journey of bringing Heckfield to Life including,

• Introducing Skye Gyngell, the wonderful chef behind Spring and Petersham Nurseries who has spent the past 12 years as Heckfield Place’s Culinary Director
• Heckfield Place, a 12 year labour of love to restore the house to its current state along with a biodynamic market garden, orchard and spa
• Creating a space with intention that feels like a home from home with afternoon tea by the fire
• Transitioning towards biodynamics and rebuilding the the market garden which is now absolutely the foundation of the menu today
• Celebrating the 100 years of biodynamics in 2024 and how organic farms are leading the way in biodiversity and sustainability
• Looking ahead at the next chapter of Heckfield Place and focusing on doing one thing and doing it well
• Skye’s favourite places to detox, celebrate and travel

You can find Heckfield Place here / https://www.heckfieldplace.com/

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Part Soho Farmhouse, part Swallows & Amazons, Fritton Lake is East England's premier members club with a 2 mile long lake at its heart.

In this episode, Molly sits down with owner, Hugh Crossley, to hear all about transforming this lake from one of England's most popular day attractions to a major rewilding project and members club offering back to nature luxury for tourists and locals alike.

• Introducing Hugh Crossley who grew up enjoying a Swallows & Amazon childhood on the Somerleyton Estate on the Norfolk/Suffolk border before venturing into the world of hospitality
• Painting a picture of Norfolk and Suffolk with endless beaches and the Broads
• Starting Fritton Lake in the 70s and it becoming one of the country’s busiest visitor attractions before its evolution into a club during lockdown
• How the shifting landscape of cabins and holiday homes led to cabin owners asking for a club and the transition towards this during Covid
• Creating a club for local people to bringing them on the Fritton Lake journey
• Watching the ideas and dreams come to life in how they are used by the club’s members
• The food & drink, wellness and nature triad that people use Fritton Lake for and the importance of being able to get out there and enjoy the local area on holiday
• WildEast, working with other Norfolk landowners on a massive rewilding project to inspire and build collective focus and collaborative momentum
• The next chapter for Fritton Lake with a brand new pavilion and hitting 1000 members
• Hugh’s top places for detoxing, celebrating and travelling

You can find Fritton Lake here / https://www.frittonlake.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/frittonlake/

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All hail the queen of hosting 👑

Alexandra Dudley is here to show you how to inject some festive magic into your Christmas decorations this year. From hacks to elevate your tables to the Christmas decorations worth investing in, join Molly and Alexandra for this Christmas special as they chat about:

• Introducing the lovely Alexandra Dudley and her evolution from healthy snack company to tablescape queen
• Christmas in the Dudley household, a family, foodie affair
• Creating tables to unwrap and playing on childhood nostalgia with bows and bowls of treats
• Best places to stock up on inspiration, candles and the Christmas decs worth investing in
• Looking ahead to NYE and Alexandra’s perfect way to celebrate (clue early night marks the spot)
• Alexandra’s quick fire Christmas round

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Cautious when it comes to using colour in your home? Don't know where to start when it comes to sprucing up your home?

Fear not, the wonderful Francesca Rowan-Plowden is here to spill the beans on all things colour and interiors (with a handy dose of life advice as the cherry on top).

Join Molly and Francesca as they natter about:

• Introducing Francesca who trained as an actress before falling into interior design while trying to get a theatre production company off the ground
• How different colours evoke different sensations and how to use these in your home to promote calmness, safety and creativity
• How the colours we use and our interiors reflect changing social anxieties and aspirations, from 80s fever to 90s minimalism and today’s ode to colour, prints and pelmets
• Hands on advice for getting started with colour in your own place and how to ‘date your home’
• Francesca’s quick fire interiors round

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In today's episode we're down in Kent at the beautifully topsy turvy Boys Hall where cosy nooks and medieval fireplaces meet contemporary finishes and a warm welcome from founders, Kristie and Brad Lomas. 

And celebrating the best of Kent’s incredible local producers is at the heart of this space with a menu full of warm, comforting classics cooked over open fire. It was such a pleasure to welcome Kristie to the podcast and chat all about,

• Introducing Kristie who went from running bars in London to looking around the country for a spot before finding Boys Hall in Rightmove
• Setting the scene in Kent, the garden of England and, more importantly, home to some incredible British vineyards
• Making the decision to leave London in November 2019 and the blessing in disguise of creating Boys Hall during Covid 19
• How living in the space for three and a half years allowed Kristie and her husband to get a feel for the space and tackle big things like the old conservatory
• The hall’s history, from its medieval origins to tales of a party taking place in the C18th century and how Kristie wove these tales into each bedroom design
• Sourcing antiques and pre-loved furniture and re-upholstering where possible and all the other sustainability initiatives going on at Boys Hall
• Creating a menu with open fire cooking at its heart that makes the most of all the amazing suppliers in the garden of England
• Building a timeless, home from home and a space that you can enjoy in every season
• What the future has in store for Boys Hall including cabins, a natural swimming pond and a revamped walled garden

You can find Boys Hall here / https://boys-hall.com/

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Having been bordered up for nearly twenty years, no one was sure what would become of The Grand Hotel.

But following a multi-million pound restoration, this building has been brought back to life with a Parisian chic cocktail bar, NYC inspired brasserie and a penthouse suite that has welcomed royalty and rockstars.

And in this episode, Molly is joined by Charlotte Horler, Assistant General Manager, to hear all about it:

• Introducing Charlotte Horler whose hospitality career spans across luxury British hotels
• Getting to know Birmingham, one of the UK’s best cities with so much going on in its food and hospitality scenes
• The Grand’s recent development that brought new life to an icon of the city while carefully preserving original features and sense of place
• The luxury penthouse which has welcome the likes of Jonny Depp and Tom Cruise
• Creating a lifestyle hotel with a Parisian style cocktail bar, Madeleine’s, and Isaac’s, a NYC inspired, tile clad bistro
• Putting community at the heart of The Grand for its next exciting chapter
• Charlotte’s top places to detox, celebrate and travel

You can find The Grand here / https://www.thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk/

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In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Violet Manners ahead of the launch of her platform, HeritageX.

She’s on a mission to help more people discover inspiring heritage spots around the country with a brand new platform designed to connect people with the best of Britain’s heritage.

Tune in to hear all about her inspiration for the concept, the reality of founding a company and how she hopes to open up Britain’s heritage to a new generation.

You can find HeritageX here / https://heritagexplore.com/splash/

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by travel photographer, Kira Turnbull, who has shot some of the world’s best hotels.

She explains how hotels have evolved over the past fifty years and how they are now leading the charge when it comes to sustainability and championing local cultures.

• Introducing Kira’s remarkable stories from a childhood in the Bahamas to getting her first photography job at Time & Leisure
• How sustainable hotels have developed over the years from being a place to stay or escape into becoming pillars of the communities they sit in
• The shift towards authentic, meaningful travel and the rise of boutique hotels that deliver hyper local, unique experiences
• From island hotels building from driftwood to groups like The Hoxton and The Pig redefining standards for design and food
• How destinations like Japan have remained authentic to themselves through design and food
• Hacks for weaving sustainable design and that hotel feeling into your own home
• Kira’ quick fire hotel and travel round

You can find Kira here / https://www.kiraturnbullcreative.com/about

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If there's one thing The Hoxton knows, it's how to get a good night's sleep. And for nearly a decade, they have been partnering with Naturalmat, makers of natural mattresses.

Both brands have been pioneering sustainable design since their inceptions and in this episode, Molly sits down with Naturalmat's founder, Mark Tremlett, and Ennismore's Global VP Design to hear all about it.

- Introducing Charlie North, Global VP Design and Mark Tremlett, Founder of Naturalmat who have been creating organic mattresses since 1999

- The evolution of the Hoxton brand and the business of selling sleep

- How Naturalmat went from boats, to nurseries to bedrooms and hotels and why natural fibres are so important for a good night’s sleep

- The Hoxton’s Four Guiding Principles from removing all single use to reducing carbon emissions and food waste as well as working with suppliers who share sustainable values

- Naturalmat’s sustainability pillars including making products more circular and helping to alleviate sleep poverty

- The Hoxton’s commitment to being a good neighbour including the good rate which promotes train travel and a stay for a stay to help give homeless people a night in a shelter

- Getting started on your own sustainability journey with vintage furniture sourcing like The Hoxton and Mark’s advice for doing your research around materials within products

- Charlie and Mark’s quick fire sleep round

You can find Naturalmat here / https://naturalmat.co.uk/pages/bedroom

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/naturalmatuk/

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With 12 stunning bedrooms, numerous marble bars and even a shell-encrusted grotto, Kin House is the ultimate space to gather your nearest and dearest to celebrate life’s big milestones.

In this episode, Molly sits down with founder Gaby Harvey who undertook the mammoth task of breathing new life into this unloved care home and creating the beautiful space it is today.

01.54 - Introducing Gaby and her background at Soho House and Net a Porter

03.17 - Creating a space to be at the heart of the village

04.37 - Finding Kin House up for sale at an auction and bringing new life into a blackened old care home

07.00 - Designing a whimsical, playful take on the traditional British country house, inspired by shells and full of colour

09.38 - Creating a home with crackling fires and beautiful bedrooms but also hidden surprises like the beauty parlour and attic barbers

12.15 - All the events that take place at the house including weddings and smaller intimate gatherings

14.11 - The gorgeous grounds with a walled garden, garden house and woodlands

17.31 - Enjoying the house during different seasons and different events

19.32 - A standout event with BeautyPie featuring yoga, ceramics and walled garden dining

20.48 - The next chapter for Kin House including adding those extra special touches and a little sister space in the works

22.51 - Gaby’s best places to detox, to celebrate and to travel

You can find Kin House here / https://kinhouse.co.uk/

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/kinhousewiltshire/

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With dark smokey rooms and William Morris prints, The Gunton may look like your traditional pub at first glance but there’s a reason its gained such a loyal following.

From the open fire cooking through to its collection of artists including Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Lucian Freud, Stuart and Simone Tattersall have done things differently and created a uniquely welcoming space for the local community and travellers alike.

• Introducing Stuart & Simon, who have spent the past 13 years bringing the Gunton Arms to life
• Setting the scene in North Norfolk, a land of coastal spots, quaint villages and creative hubs
• Taking over the tired pub and being inspired by cooking over an open fire with timeless, British design
• Being hyper seasonal with all Norfolk’s local produce from Samphire to partridge
• Building a great team who share the vision and have created a pub with energy and buzz year around
• Creating an open put where everyone is welcome and putting the community first by saying no to private hire events
• Giving people a glimpse into Gunton Park and access to art you normally wouldn’t see outside of a gallery
• The next chapter for The Gunton Arms including greenhouse dining and garden feasts
• Stuart and Simone’s top places to relax, celebrate and travel

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I don't know if you heard, but staycations are here to stay.

In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Milly Kenny-Ryder aka the woman behind the Thoroughly Modern Milly blog and instagram as well Weekend Journals and First Sittings.

They're chatting about the joys of a British holiday and Milly's top picks around the country.

00.48 - Introducing Milly, from trained singer to a blog helping people discover things to do in London

03.11 - Launching the weekend journals as a tactile alternative to Instagram

05.31 - The shifting understanding of luxury and the luxury of comfort and ease

07.30 - How the rise of post-covid staycation has brought a boom to local food scenes, tourist hotspots and regions

09.26 - Destination one, Margate and the surrounding area of Kent

10.55 - Destination two, Glasgow and Scotland - embrace the travel, picnics on the train

13.56 - Milly’s hack for finding under the radar spots and hidden gems

16.14 - Milly’s quick fire travel round

You can find Milly here / https://www.thoroughlymodernmilly.com/

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Do you work in hospitality or marketing? Are you looking to host events that sell out every time?

Well, Isaac Twidale, founder of Matinée Agency has been helping high-end UK events, venues & clubs sell out using his Sell-Out System to attract.

Join Molly and Isaac as he breaks down his model for achieving the 'Glasto Effect' with sell out events every time.

• Isaac’s journey from running 500 people D&B raves to starting a high end hospitality event agency
• Introducing the sold out system that helps restaurants, venues, bars, hotels who are all experiencing the same problems when it comes to running events
• Pillar one - Curate, how to get the right crowd in and why positioning is so important
• Next up, the best ways to build traffic at scale and 10x marketing funnels
• Pillar two - Cultivate, how hospitality businesses are great at in person community building but neglect online hubs
• Direct mastery aka communicating directly with customers
• Rewards, offers and incentives
• Pillar three - catalyse, start by setting yourself up for longevity in your marketing function
• Direct messaging - how to own your narrative and the power of meme culture and scarcity
• Creating raving fans and raving ambassadors through the advocacy mix
• Isaac’s quickfire round

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Named after the camper van that founders Ali and Ian spent four years travelling the world in with their children, Bert’s is an eco retreat and bustling kitchen garden sandwiched between the wales and sea of North Wales.

Molly is joined by Ali to hear all about the journey, from finding Bert’s in The Times to how the land itself and her own childhood holiday memories have led its evolution into the space it is today.

01.50 - Introducing Ali, founder of Bert’s and how one row over what was next inspired a round the world campervan trip with their family

06.03 - Trading in life on the road for somewhere more permanent and finding Bert’s in The Times

08.42 - Creating a space that brings people together and being led by how they use the space

10.17 - Finding an untouched spot of land sandwiched between the mountains and sea

12.17 - Starting out with a barn, a tractor and mowing 50 pitches into the grass

14.01 - Converting Bert the bus into Bert the Kitchen and how the campsite has organically grown over the years

16.23 - Introducing cabins and the piggery to cater for more multi-generational trips that were designed to reflect the industrial heritage of North Wales

19.37 - Drawing on childhood memories of summer holidays on the beach in Nantucket and creating that sense of going home at Bert’s

21.19 - All the things going on at Bert’s from standup paddle board to yoga and full site takeovers by First Camp

23.51 - Food and drink, inspired by the young, local employees at Bert’s with produce from the veggie patch or local producers

27.05 - What’s next for Bert’s, a new cafe on the beach and a safe space for its young employees to try their hand at managing their own business

30.21 - Ali’s ultimate places to detox, celebrate and travel

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Question, what do the alps and this 2km of sand in North Cornwall have in common?

Well, in the same way that ski resorts exist to get people out in the mountains, everything at the Watergate Bay Hotel orientates around one thing, the beach.

In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Ben Harper, CEO of Watergate Bat Hotel to talk about this unique vision and how the hotel maintains an incredible 92% occupancy year around.

Join Molly and Ben as they talk about

01.52 - Introducing Ben, Group CEO of Watergate Bay

05.27 - Cornwall’s cult status with a loyal following who come for getting outside and in the elements

08.15 - The hotel’s evolution from railway terminus to officers mess to family hotel and the lifestyle destination it is today

11.18 - Creating a ski resort on the beach where everything is about getting out on the beach

15.47 - Balancing the hotel’s commercial objectives with creating a space that is a pillar of the Watergate Bay community through events like polo on the beach

20.53 - Delivering 92% occupancy in a 100% leisure destination through different pockets of demand

24.06 - How Watergate Bay has evolved with the ever blurring line between work and leisure and helping companies build culture

31.03 - Creating a Watergate Bay understanding of wellness which is rooted in the elements

32.15 - The future of the Watergate Bay Group including a new development at the hotel, Another Place in the Lake District

39.44 - Delivering a new Cornish brand aparthotel which provides flexibility, builds community and proves the concept

43.51 - Ben’s top spaces to detox, celebrate and travel

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In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Melanie Vaxevanakis to talk about an incredible project that is empowering Bristol's marginalised 16-25 year olds through food.

From food delivery boxes to supper clubs that bring people together around the dining table, join Molly and Melanie as they talk about:

01.16 - Introducing Melanie Vaxevanakis who founded The Mazi Project following the Free School Meals Scandal in 2021

02.20 - How Free School Meals Scandal of the government sending inadequate food parcels to marginalised families highlighted that there’s no choice within food poverty

03.56 - Deciding to focus on 16-25 year olds as a really vulnerable group that often falls through the cracks and starting off with weekly recipe kits

06.21 - Working with local producers to create seasonal recipes and running cooking classes and events that take young people out to restaurants

07.47 - The humbling power of food to bring you into the present and connect over the dinner table

09.46 - How Mazi’s supperclubs give young people a safe space to eat, connect and build bonds

12.37 - The volunteers that keep Mazi running and are at the heart of this community this inspires hope and compassion everyday

14.11 - What lays ahead for Mazi and becoming a blueprint for decentralising the food system and creating a circular food economy

15.12 - Melanie’s quick fire round

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There's a food movement taking off across the globe, eating with the seasons.

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with House & Garden's food editor, Blanche Vaughan, to chat about her remarkable career and all things seasonal, including the launch of her new book 'A Year in the Kitchen' which celebrates the joy of eating with the seasons.

Join Molly and Blanche as they talk about

00.59 - Introducing Blanche how starting her cooking career in Italy provided her with the rudiments of good ingredients cooked simply

04.01 - How River Cafe taught her the meaning of less is more when it comes to sourcing and seasonality and Chez Panisse in California was leading the charge of ‘farm to table’

07.47 - How eating seasonally has been something Blanche has done since her childhood and how this movement is taking off with specialist greengrocers and farmers markets popping up everywhere

10.23 - Seasonal eating’s reminder that the year is a rhythm with different ways to eat and nature’s rewards with fresh, in season produce tasting the best

14.34 - How being House & Garden’s food editor and monthly planning inspired a seasonal cookbook, ‘A Year in the Kitchen’ and highlighting the stars of each season

19.20 - Being inspired by her own garden and greenhouse as well as a veg box deliveries from the local farm

20.16 - Going beyond the food and giving people an easy way to cook and gather people around a table and helping people to really value the experience of eating

22.03 - How to get started with eating seasonally when short on time, checkout your local greengrocers and play around with things you have never tried before

24.01 - Some recipes from ‘A Year in the Kitchen’ including an upgraded toad in the whole, roast courgette on a bed of lentils and a gratin of greens

27.10 - Blanche’s quick fire round on food, seasonality and cooking

You can find Blanche here / https://blanchevaughan.com/

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In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with not one, but two podcast and design queens to chat all things interiors and exteriors. Jojo Barr and Polly Wilkinson started The Ins & Outs podcast during Covid and together they have helped people across the country with their design hacks, tips and advice.

Join them as they sit down to spill the beans on everything from what really happens behind the scenes at Chelsea Flower Show to their hacks for everyday design.

You can find The Ins and Outs here / https://open.spotify.com/show/4UYKXBTgY1pIaRIJtueohJ

And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/the_insandouts_/

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Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection.

What started as a project to share the stories behind spaces has snowballed into something a little bit bigger.

From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.

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Behind its gothic exterior, Hampton Manor is a country house estate that has found synergy in William Morris and craftsmanship in more than just its interiors.

The ethos here is about slowing down, disconnecting and recharging through experiences that inspire curiosity. Founder and Creative Director, Fjona Hill, sat down with Molly to talk about embarking on this huge restoration project with her husband while in their twenties and bringing rhythms and rituals into the heart of what it means to stay at Hampton Manor.

01.47 - Introducing Fiona’s journye of junior doctor by day and interior design by night

06.40 - The local area, leafy Hampton in Arden, only ten minutes from Birmingham

07.39 - Peeling back the layers on this gothic victorian building to give it a new lease of life

09.13 - How Hampton Manor’s design has evolved through different iterations and leaning into a sense of place, rather than trends

11.53 - Being influenced by William Morris and finding synergy with his slow living philosophy and working with contemporaries makers

16.00 - Opening Grace & Savour, Hampton Manor’s kitchen garden immersive dining experience with a focus on wellness and soil health

20.06 - Designing unique experiences that give all guests a ‘backstage pass’ to what happens behind the scenes at Hampton Manor

21.52 - Creating different moods and the buzzy, rustic atmosphere at Smoke with hearty fine dining

25.25 - Helping guests to properly rest and recharge through experiences that reignite the imagination

27.38 - The power of nostalgia and how people and stories are at the heart of special places

29.33 - Connecting people to Hampton Manor through ‘meet the maker’ experiences

30.15 - The next chapter for Hampton Manor is all about enriching the sense of experience

33.50 - Fjona’s ultimate spaces to detox, celebrate and travel

You can find Hampton Manor here / https://hamptonmanor.com/

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"I wanted to tie breathing into our whole philosophy here. Thyme is somewhere where people come to take a little time, to take a deep breath." 

It was such a pleasure to welcome Caryn Hibbert, the founder and owner of Thyme, to the Curated Spaces podcast. The remarkable, family story behind this space spans over two decades and encompasses Caryn's own medical background with the power of breath and scent at the heart of Thyme today. 

Join Molly and Caryn as they talk about Thyme's powerful connection to nature, not only here in the Cotswolds, but also through the flight of its migratory birds that create a golden thread between this 'village within a village' and Sub-Saharan Africa. 

01.45 - Introducing Caryn and her journey to Thyme

05.13 - The beautiful Cotswolds and the crystal clear river Leach

07.08 - Buying the manor house and the farm buildings in a ‘mad moment’

09.25 - The principles behind Thyme and its connection to nature

10.02 - The cookery school and pioneering seasonal eating

11.54 - The botanicals at the heart of Thyme and its restaurant

17.35 - Caryn, the pioneer of green and using it as Thyme’s neutral

19.49 - Growing a cutting garden full of flowers and

22.11 - The importance and power of scent to complete a room and evoke memories

24.30 - Introducing Bertioli, Thyme’s botanical beauty range which aims to reduce the waste in hotel products

27.33 - The migrating birds that returns to Thyme’s water meadows every year

29.46 - Building breath into Thyme’s philosophy and the power of taking a deep breath

34.30 - A family business with Caryn’s children running the day to day

39.17 - The next chapter for Thyme, colouring in the spaces

42.30 - Caryn’s spaces to detox, celebrate and explore

You can find Thyme here / www.thyme.co.uk

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There is a loneliness epidemic sweeping Britain and while isolation can be as bad for us as smoking, the stigma stops people getting help.

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Holly Cooke who founded The Lonely Girls Club after moving to London. With over 50,000 members, the club is now a community helping people meet-up, hang out, make friends and make life less lonely.

Join us to hear all about:

01.14 - Introducing Holly, founder of The Lonely Girls Club

03.34 - The shifting narrative of loneliness, from embarrassing taboo to today’s epidemic

05.51 - How The Lonely Girls Club started and its founding five members

09.42 - How the club skyrocketed during Covid as human interactions were cut off

12.34 - Hands on advice for anyone feeling lonely, isolated or out of sync with their friends

15.23 - What’s coming next at The Lonely Girls Club, more openings and more meet-ups

20.15 - Holly’s quick fire round

You can find The Lonely Girls Club here / llgc.co.uk/

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First came work from home, then came work from anywhere and now the big question is over what comes next.

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Aled Maclean-Jones, founder of Ashore, the work from anywhere company that is making it super simple to book inspiring locations & luxury workspaces.

Join us to hear all about:

00.37 - Introducing Aled Maclean-Jones, founder of Ashore, the easiest way to book remote working locations

00.53 - Work from anywhere in a nutshell

02.25 - How it doesn’t look like this global pandemic is going to fully reverse

04.36 - The evolution from factory to office and how they aren’t necessarily set up for modern day tasks

06.12 - How Ashore has curated a collection of beautiful workspaces that help unlock strategic thinking and great work

07.44 - How Steve Jobs and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s left the office for conversations and inspirations

08.40 - Taking the concept of an artist’s retreat and applying it to the modern work day

09.25 - How founders are looking to help boost their company’s creativity and productivity

11.53 - The shift in hotels to cater for work from anywhere clients

13.41 - Aled’s predictions for the next chapter for work from anywhere

You can find Ashore here / ashore.io

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