All Interviews — Meet The Leader

Jason Stockwood

We talk to the self-described “accidental businessman” about philosophy, the importance of asking questions, and how tech should make us more fulfilled

MY STORYLysanne CurrieJuly 15, 2019Interview, My Story, Jason Stockwood

My top five: Juliet Kinsman

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

MY TOP FIVELysanne CurrieMarch 27, 2019My Top Five, Tesla, Fogo Island Shop, Elvis & Kresse, Lily & Mortimer, Sustainability, Soneva, Maldives, Juliet Kinsman, International Women's Day

Sophi Tranchell MBE

Sophi Tranchell MBE, was appointed in 1999 and has since led Divine Chocolate from a team of four to an international company worth a reported £14m today.

MY STORYLysanne CurrieMarch 8, 2019Interview, My Story, Sophie Tranchell, Divine Chocolate, Fair trade, Sustainability, Eco-friendly, International Women's Day

My top five: Zia Yusuf

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

MY TOP FIVELysanne CurrieMarch 5, 2019My Top Five, Fashion, Disruptive, Tom Ford, Zia Yusuf, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Off White, Luxury luggage, Audemars Piguet, luxury watch, Tom Ford Sunglasses, Tom Ford Pendant light

My top five: William Gilchrist

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

MY TOP FIVELysanne CurrieJanuary 27, 2019My Top Five, William Gilchrist, Fashion, Disruptive, Stella McCartney, Tom Ford, Brompton Bikes, Brookes England, Richard Anderson

Mark Hehir

Mark Hehir has relaunched the private resort island Huvafen Fushi and, as Ali Catterall reports, has just unveiled a new Beach Bubble’ tent at the funky Finolhu resort in the Baa Atoll . . .

MY STORYLysanne CurrieJanuary 7, 2019Interview, My Story, Mark Hehir, Huvafen Fushi, Maldives, Finolhu, travel

Katie Williams

As more women are drawn to bespoke tailoring, Suzanne Baum speaks to Katie Williams who made a name for herself in the male fashion industry

MY STORYLysanne CurrieNovember 14, 2018Interview, My Story, Entrepreneur, Kate Williams, Threadgold, Tailor, Female Tailor, Bespoke Suit, Womenswear, Menswear, Threadgold London, London Tailor, Womens Tailoring, Mens Tailoring, International Women's Day

Bompas & Parr

Bompas and Parr are more than just a ‘creative food agency’ – they’re gastronomic geniuses…

MY STORYLysanne CurrieOctober 30, 2018Interview, My Story, Bompas & Parr, creative food, Food Installations

Emily Bradbury

Art, fashion and music inspired the rock n roll jewellery brand True Rocks. Marina Gask meets founder, Emily Bradbury . . .

MY STORYLysanne CurrieOctober 8, 2018Interview, My Story, fashion jewellery ibiza rose gold cool jewellery, Emily Bradbury true rocks jewellery, International Women's Day

Mark Mahoney

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

MY STORYLysanne CurrieSeptember 27, 2018Interview, My Story, Mark Mahoney, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Artist

Lara Intimates

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

SPOTLIGHT ONLysanne CurrieMarch 7, 2018Lara Intimates, Start Up, Entrepreneur, Manufacturing, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical fashion, Ethical business, International Women's Day

LORD BILIMORIA

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

MY STORYLysanne CurrieFebruary 20, 2018Interview, My Story, Lord Bilimoria, Cobra Beer, Entrepreneur

GEOFFREY KENT

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?

MY STORYLysanne CurrieFebruary 20, 2018Interview, How I Started, Geoffrey Kent, Abercrombie & Kent, Luxury travel, Safari

GABRIELLA SOMERVILLE

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.

MY STORYLysanne CurrieDecember 14, 2017Interview, How I Started, Gabriella Somerville, ConnectJets, International Women's Day

CAROLINE NEVILLE

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.

MY STORYLysanne CurrieDecember 14, 2017Interview, Caroline Neville, PR, Leadership, How I Started, Career, International Women's Day

Roger Saul

Roger Saul founded Mulberry with his mother Joan in 1971 and grew it into one of the most successful British fashion brands in the world.

MY STORYLysanne CurrieSeptember 29, 2017

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