Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton swapped finance for a career in ethical travel. Here, he tells us about the company’s evolution and record growth, and explains the importance of responsible tourism and purpose-driven expansion.

Jaz O’Hara founded Asylum Speakers to give voice to asylum seekers, bringing their powerful stories of survival and resilience to a wider audience. Here, she tells us about the experience of setting up the charity and the responses it has brought.

From revolutionising creative media to championing ancient wellness practices, Constantin Bjerke’s journey is a testament to profound personal transformation

The Cotswolds’ hotelier talks why nature helps spark business creativity, being mentored by Andrew Neil and why it’s all about “bringing people together”.

Patrick Gruhn explains how Veltracon Lifestyle are pioneering a transformative approach to health and longevity.

At Loire Valley Lodges, guests literally sleep in a work of art: these luxury treehouses have been designed by contemporary artists, offering a serene, artistic retreat in the heart of the French countryside, as founder Anne Caroline Frey explains

The general manager of Irish luxury hotel Adare Manor speaks with Meet the Leader about hosting the 2027 Ryder Cup, the benefits of employing over-50s and how all you need is Grá…

The founder of safari/travel firm Explorations Company tells Christian Koch about three decades of organising impact-led trips around the world

In the world of music festivals, female organisers are as rare as the women headlining them. One of the few exceptions is AGN Events director Ali O’Reilly who talks to Christian Koch about her brainchild of Rock N Roll Circus

How Parminder Basran, the Mancunian founder of growth capital investors VGC Partners is ripping up the investment rulebook with a groundbreaking portfolio

Jorge De Jesus, General Manager of Beaverbrook prepares to to welcome guests to its exclusive new Mickleham Village development in the Surrey Hills

Travel and sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman picks her current five favourite eco-friendly brands

Co-founder and CEO of Velocity Black, Zia Yusuf, picks his favourite luxury brands and products  

London’s leading men’s stylist William Gilchrist picks his five favourite disruptive brands

Mark mahoney is the modern godfather of tattooing and founder of LA’s iconic Shamrock Social Club. Ali Catterall charts his rise

Meet Cindy Liberman and Faith Leeves who used sewing skills to create an eco-friendly lingerie brand.

Lord Bilimoria founded Cobra beer in his Fulham flat, twenty-five years later it’s an iconic, multi-award-winning brand.

Geoffrey Kent founded luxury safari company Abercrombie & Kent. MTL asks how he got started - and what tips can he give to would-be business lions?

With over 15 years’ in the commercial and business aviation trade, Gabriella Somerville has come a long way from her days as a red-suited air crew for Virgin Atlantic.

This year Caroline Neville celebrated 25 years at the helm of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). Lysanne Currie went to meet this extraordinary and inspirational leader.