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
In an interview that felt like a guided meditation, actor and yoga teacher HARRIET MACMASTERS-GREEN explains how to use mindfulness to tackle our brains – often overwhelming abundance of thoughts. As well as explaining the importance of accepting our dark side, and the advice she’d give to her sixteen-year-old self.
I explore the trite, yet eternally relevant topic of ‘the avoidance of failure’, reflecting on my own experience, as well as the latent dangers present in making decisions that are led by fear of failure – both those conscious and unconscious. Words, Rachel Byrne.
We speak to hydrogeologist MARC ADDISON who reveals the increasing dependency of groundwater of our ever-growing human population. He explains why it is set to take place as the commodity of the future and proffers valuable life advice for those uncertain of their next step. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Exploring the idea that competition is a form of collaboration. Who you choose to compete with is important, as it is considerably influential to the rate at which you grow, and central to a richer development. Words, Rachel Byrne.
London native and editor at ROULEUR magazine, ANDY McGRATH, took some moments to converse with LAPORTRA, detailing his career beginnings with The Daily Peloton, to his obsession with making every issue of Rouleur perfect. Discover below his thoughts on the importance of truthful journalism in the present culture of fake news. Words, Rachel Byrne
Not all portrait studios are created equally; I observe the differences between poor and skilled portrait photography; educating you on how to discern between both and avoid paying for the bad. Words, Rachel Byrne.
Classical musician and soprano Alexandra Shrinivas boasts a repertoire of violin, clarinet and piano in her musical arsenal. Here, she ponders the art of appreciating where we are at every stage of our career and the unforeseen perils of perfecting one’s vocal technique. Words, Rachel Byrne.
More often we are being introduced to each other online rather than in-person; I look at how this affects first impressions, and explore why the professional portrait is a potentially powerful tool in light of this new digital age of online introductions. Words, Rachel Byrne
Born in Holland and grown up around the world, on account of his father’s diplomatic vocation, Jasper has lived South Africa, Kenya, Brazil, Thailand, before going on to study and settle in Scotland. In this short fire Q&A, I learn about Shadowbreak International—the company he has co-founded, and his views on perspective—a gift his early peripatetic life has blessed him.
A member of the Scottish green party at 16, and the youngest ever MSP at 21— at 25 he’s still fighting. Here he explains how gender, climate change and poverty are all interrelated, and why recycling is not at the top of his agenda.