Jake Pearce, Founder
I talk to Jake Pearce, the seventeen-year-old founder with four years of business experience under his belt. He talks about starting his first business at thirteen, the benefits of failure and the importance of having purpose in our life. Words, Rachel Byrne
Tess Priya Washburn, Photographer.
The starting pistol has fired and she is off to a fighting start. London-based photographer, Tess Priya Washburn is embarking on a career in photography. I find out about her journey so far, and how growing up with a mixed cultural background has influenced her approach to life and her work. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Imperial College Law Society
We recently had the pleasure of taking portraits of members of the Imperial College Law Society. Having a clean and professional portrait suddenly places each student in a professional, well-informed and erudite context. Being seen in this light by future professional collaborators and employers via the appearance of their portraits on their application forms and on LinkedIn is a powerful tool. Moreover, having this professional portrait will prove especially helpful in searching for and attracting professional employment. We wish them the very best in achieving their career ambitions as they step into their chosen professional arena on their individual journeys.
Words, Rachel Byrne
Rosy Khalastchy, Beauchamp Estates.
We recently photographed Rosy Khalastchy of Beauchamp Estates; London-based, luxury real estate specialist. An authority in her field, with a wealth of experience, it made sense to ask her for business advice. What is the one piece of business advice she’d pass on? Read on to find out. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Chaelin Lee, Imperial College Women in Business.
IMPERIAL COLLEGE’S Women in Business Society President CHAELIN LEE talks about her role. Wise beyond her years, she explains the benefits of gender diversity in the world of business, what she has learned from her role as President, and shares her favourite piece of business advice. Words, Rachel Byrne
Teruyoshi Adachi, Tech-Founder & Author.
Born in Japan, CYBER SECURITY Tech Founder TERUYOSHI ADACHI was playing with his father’s computers at three years old. By age six he was coding. A fascinating man with a dense CV, he loves to read, and tells me he can often be found with a book in his hands as he brushes his teeth in the morning. The Author, Lecturer, Industry Adviser and Tech-Founder explains his most recent start-up, as well as the importance of enjoying where you are in life, and why failure can be a necessary tool for success. Book recommendation hidden within. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Rachel Arthur, Founder & Editor of Boom Saloon.
I speak to RACHEL ARTHUR, founder of BOOM SALOON; a print publication and creative studio with a focus on democratising creativity for good. She speaks about Boom’s recent project which supports those affected by dementia. She also explains the cultural shift in mindset she has seen in regards to helping others over the past five years. A beautiful example of caring for others being central to a business’s DNA. Words, Rachel Byrne
Simon Alexander Ong. Coach, Speaker & Author.
Coach, speaker and author of the book ‘ENERGIZE’, SIMON ALEXANDER ONG is an expert on strategy, goal and life optimization. He explains the importance of not waiting, and reveals the challenges and blessings of writing his book. If you’re looking for inspiration, read on. Words, Rachel Byrne
Laurie Wang, Digital Marketing Strategist.
DIGITAL MARKETING and Social-Media Strategist LAURIE WANG shares her advice on why it’s import to build your audience outside social media platforms, why creating boundaries is necessary when using social media for business and the thing that inspires her most about her job. Words, Rachel Byrne
Mohamed Abdullahi, App Design.
MOHAMED ABDULLAHI is not a game developer. In fact, he works in e-commerce. He doesn’t know how to code, at least not well enough to create an app. But he had an idea for a game and so decided to create it. What lessons can we take away from his venture? Read on to find out. Words, Rachel Byrne
Farnaz Tolou, Law Graduate.
Law Graduate FARNAZ TOLOU has her sights set on FinTech Law. She is currently working at Apple’s head office whilst garnering industry experience through internships and work experience. She explains why being clued up on the law can protect us, and why she prefers the idea of ‘creating yourself’ instead of ‘finding yourself’.
Marieke Mckenna, Mink Records.
Holland-based MARIEKE MCKENNA has worked in the music industry since she was just seventeen. She founded her record label MINK RECORDS at twenty-one and later, MINK PUBLISHING; a music publishing company. As well as running Mink, she teaches at The Conservatoire of Amsterdam and The Abbey Road Institute in Amsterdam – her phalanx of experience aggregated from the running of her label and managing artists. She gives us an insight to the challenges and rewards of running a record label, as well as the benefit of naivety and boldness when embarking on new terrain. Words, Rachel Byrne
The Ascent & Descent of Human Creativity.
Thoughts for a new year. A reminder of our natural creative advantage and why it is wise to nurture and make use of this valuable gift in both life and business. Words, Rachel Byrne
Scott Gibbins, Copywriter.
Meet Scott, a copywriter with an obsession with words and how we use them. He explains copyrighting, its influence in our every day lives, as well as showing us how we can use its principles to our advantage… and why sometimes, the fancy word just isn’t the best one to use.
Janan Ganesh, Financial Times.
Journalist and political columnist at the Financial Times, Janan Ganesh answers some quick-fire questions on what he enjoys most about his job and the challenges he faces, as well as sharing the advice that helped him early on in his career.
Ying Ying Li, The Positive Event.
Founder of sustainable events consultancy, The Positive Event, I speak to Ying Ying Li two years after our first interview. She touches on why the pandemic inspired her to start her own business, and encourages us to be more aware of our environmental impact as hosts and attendees of events.
Stewart McGrenary, Phonesmart Ltd.
Founder of Phonesmart Ltd, a Glasgow-based tech recycling company, answers some quick fire questions on the challenges he navigates when running his company. He also gives his candid advice for anyone looking to step into the world of business.
How to Take a Professional Portrait at Home.
The 101 on how to take a more professional looking portrait of yourself at home. Welcome to the world of portrait photography, where the nuanced of changes can make a big difference. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Fiona Williamson at DSSR
SUSTAINABILITY LEAD and REGIONAL DIRECTOR at engineering consultancy firm DSSR, FIONA WILLIAMSON gives us an insight into her world of structural engineering, offering her take on how we can begin to live more considered lives; from better engineering buildings, to the importance of making small changes everyday in our lives. Words, Rachel Byrne
Rachel Mason at DSSR
I speak to RACHEL MASON about her role as SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST at sustainable engineering consultancy firm DSSR. She explains financial benefits of sustainable engineering, as well as the beauty of keeping an open mind. Words, Rachel Byrne