May 12th, 2026
The first time I met Christopher, HEADMASTER of Primrose Hill’s St Marks Hall’s Nursery, he was doing a quick meditation and breath-work session with his kindergarten class before their Nativity Play. It calmed them down immediately; at three and four years old, he was teaching them to self-regulate; something many adults haven’t yet mastered. To have a conversation with CHRISTOPHER MCMINN is to have a conversation with someone fully present, connected and warm.
He is a thinker and empath – he has a lot to say about a lot of things. Even after our interview had finished, the gems of stories and advice didn’t end – in some ways they became more interesting. After two decades of teaching and guiding children, he has now moved into guiding parents as a PARENT COACH. We spoke about the challenges of teaching adults, and the importance of boys learning ballet.
Words, Rachel Byrne
Feb 12th, 2026
The first time I met Christopher, HEADMASTER of Primrose Hill’s St Marks Hall’s Nursery, he was doing a quick meditation and breath-work session with his kindergarten class before their Nativity Play. It calmed them down immediately; at three and four years old, he was teaching them to self-regulate; something many adults haven’t yet mastered. To have a conversation with CHRISTOPHER MCMINN is to have a conversation with someone fully present, connected and warm.
He is a thinker and empath – he has a lot to say about a lot of things. Even after our interview had finished, the gems of stories and advice didn’t end – in some ways they became more interesting. After two decades of teaching and guiding children, he has now moved into guiding parents as a PARENT COACH. We spoke about the challenges of teaching adults, and the importance of boys learning ballet.
Words, Rachel Byrne
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’.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
We were commissioned by Able2 – BT’s Disability People Network – to take a series of environmental images that better reflect employees of all abilities utilising the space of their new headquarters based in London – One Braham. I reflect on the care and responsibility woven into the buildings design. Words, Rachel Byrne
In 2016, accountant Enoch Adeyemi founded what has now become Black Professionals Scotland – a platform that provides networking opportunities and professional support to black professionals, making it easier to break into and advance in their careers. In 2020, courtesy of the Black Lives Matter movement, George Floyd’s killing and COVID, his organisation grew exponentially. Adeyemi talks adapting to his
In the crowded working world, we often spend time with people, and in environments that we wouldn’t normally choose to. The musing of a quote that’s over a century old could pose a remedy to this challenge; as it looks at the importance of becoming more influential in our own lives. Words, Rachel Byrne.