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On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to Group Chair & Founder of London Central Portfolio and Founder & CEO of The Other House, Naomi Heaton.

Born and raised in London, Naomi's career started off in advertising after graduating from Oxford university. She raised through the ranks at advertising firms Young and Rubicam and Saatchi & Saatchi becoming Board Director of these renowned companies. She later transitioned into the property sector after purchasing and renovating her first property aged 26. This experience birthed London Central Portfolio: the first agency to look at residential property as a asset class means of generating income, revenue and capital growth. Naomi developed a lifestyle brand called The Other House, a lifestyle hotel turned on its head into a residents’ club: a home away from home.

This is an exciting episode into the with the property queen and disruptor of the prime resi and hotel business!

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to founder of Ferarrio Consulting, Breda Ferarrio.

With over 20 years experience as a business coach/consultant, Breda works with business owners and leadership teams, helping them achieve their ambitions through business coaching/consulting. Her holistic approach aids business leaders/owners by identifying and challenging their blind spots: she's the third eye that sees what you/your teams can't see.

She shares so many gems on why businesses fail, how they succeed, importance of culture, dynamics of leadership and burn out. We're so excited to celebrate the start of the new year with Breda, as shares everything you need to know to get motivated and focused on growing your business for 2023. Time to get planning and here’s to a successful new year ahead!

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On the final episode of the year, Caroline and Priya get into the holiday spirit, reminiscing their favourite Christmas memories while looking back at 2022. This episode is also an ode to all the past guests of the show. Thank you so much for trusting us with your stories, opening your hearts to us and the rest of the property, luxury and lifestyle sectors.

Fun fact: Did you know that the Elton John was in the studio with us at some point this year? Well, tune into the full episode for he full details!

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On this year's Christmas special, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal speak to two colleagues turned business partners Richard Angel and Ed O'Donnell, the founders of award winning interior design studio, Angel O'Donnell.

With a background in design and real estate, Richard and Ed combined their specialisms to create the award winning interior design studio in 2018. With multiple awards under their belt and a portfolio encompassing the Old War Office (OWO) Residences, The Dumont, Atlas building in Shoreditch and a range of luxurious apartments, developments and homes, it is no wonder that Angel O'Donnell has taken the interior design industry by storm.

This episode is a story of friendships, business and dedication that has birthed the highly sought-after design studio.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal speak to Jillian Maclean, MBE Founder and CEO of of the award-winning bar and restaurant group, @Drake & Morgan.

Born and raised in Scotland, Jillian hails from a family with a hospitality background. Her love for hospitality was ignited from helping her mum run a successful B&B/hotel in Scotland. She later moved to London running bars around the city before she founded the award winning Drake & Morgan in 2008 which consists of 18 large-scale bars and restaurants across London and Manchester. She was awarded an MBE for services to the hospitality industry and sits on the Board of Trustees for The Drinks Trust – a charity organisation that provides support care and assistance to those working in the drinks industry.

Jillian delves into the impact COVID and the global lockdown had on the business, building a successful female friendly business, the importance of compassion, family and heritage. This episode was so insightful into the journey of building and maintaining such a renowned British brand that is loved by many across the nation.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to Grant Pierrus, founder of the Pierrus Agency, the Interior Style Hunter and the Virtual Design Fair.

Born and raised in Durban South Africa, Grant moved to Cape Town and his passion in interior design started in his 20s when he was buying and selling houses in Cape Town. He later moved to London working in Marketing before transitioning into interior design via his renowned blog, Interior Style Hunter. In 2015, he founded Pierrus Agency, a brand consultancy for design businesses helping them grow their turnovers which earned him influencer status in the interior design sector and winner of the 'Top Luxury Influencer in the world' by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards!

Grant is very passionate about marketing and has shaken up the interior design sector over the years with his tips and advice. What started off as a passion, later birthed the Pierrus Agency and later the Virtual Design Fair which was born during the COVID pandemic.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya are joined by Adelina Wong Ettelson, the Global Head of Residences Marketing at Mandarin Oriental and Board Member of charity, Save Venice. With a background in fashion, luxury and property Adelina he has become a global figurehead for luxury real estate and branded residences. She's regularly recognised in the press as a leading and one of the most influential women in real estate.

Born in Hong Kong, Adelina grew up in Canada before settling in New York. Her story is one of sheer perseverance and determination and she credits her mentors Jill Kluge, Sir David Tang and Louise Sunshine, Jill Kluge to have pushed her to succeed in her career.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue & Priya Rawal are joined by Riyan Itani, the Head of Global Residential Development Consultancy at the renowned real estate company, Savills. Born in London and raised in Lebanon/Cambridge, Riyan is the guru for branded resi and works across the world, advising residential developers and investors on their properties. Riyan tells the story of building Savills' branded residences team alongside Daniel von Barloewen, Dominic Grace FRICS and Mark Dorman, love, partnership and the highs/lows of the property industry.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to Theo Fennell, the fine jewellery/silverware designer and founder of Theo Fennell. Theo's journey educated at Eton and York College of Art before setting up his own a small studio and workshop opposite Barnard's. He moved to Fulham Road, setting up a small shop with a studio and has amassed celebrity clients like Elton John, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell and Elizabeth Hurley. He has since moved from Fulham Road to Chelsea Barracks to mark a new era for the brand.⁠

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On episde 10, Caroline & @Priya are joined by international multi-award winning interior designer, business consultant and Founder of Society of British & International Design, Dr. Vanessa Brady.⁠

Vanessa is a prominent figure in the interior design sector both nationally/internationally and she was awarded an OBE for her services to Interior Design and the UK Economy.⁠⁠Vanessa has amassed an award winning portfolio including projects such as Hard Rock Cafe, the Design Council, Kabaret Club, British Luxury Club, Unilever, high security government offices, His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei, King of Saudi Arabia, Head of State Palaces, the private residence of numerous diplomats and VIPs.⁠⁠

She is also one of 3 owners of nation's leading music; PopMaster alongside BBC presenter Ken Bruce and radio/music producer Phil 'The collector' Swern. Vanessa also founded the Vanessa Brady Foundation which encourages the creativity of talented young minds to develop an aspirational vocation.⁠

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On episode 9, Caroline Donaghue & Priya Rawal are joined by the Director of Rokstone, Founder/CEO of Roksia and Founder of Shadow to Shine, Becky Fatemi.Becky has over 25 years experience in high end property market, selling over £6.5 billion worth of property across prime Central London, Ibiza and Paris. She is an avid advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Becky also founded a charity called Shadow to Shine where she aims to inspire inspire next generation. She is also venturing into tech with the creation of the Roksia app which is going to be a game changer in the tech industry.

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On this episode Caroline and Priya are joined by Frederick Fischer, the Managing Director of Lalique. Lalique is an iconic symbol of French luxury founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller, René Lalique in 1888. Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments.

Frederick's career in the luxury sector spans over 21 years and his journey started in the PR industry working at Marie Claire as a journalist, later moving to Louis Vuitton and now Lalique. His career allowed him the opportunity to work with multiple celebrities from the likes of Tom Cruise, Celine Dion and Danny Glover. Lalique is celebrating its 100th anniversary and this episode is a real eye opener into the world of luxury.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya speak to a legend in the PR world and founder of Founder of Carlyle Consultants and Luxury Topping: Tricia Topping. Best known for creating luxury property PR as a sector, Tricia founder leadng PR firm TTA which she later sold and was awarded the most influential business woman award in 2020. She is also a member the director of the Director's Circle at the Royal Albert museum and fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Her story begins in the Marketing sector at Coca Cola and after being told she was 'unemployable' Tricia, went into the cosmetic business which she sold to an Italian business. Her journey into property PR started with meeting the editor of the Daily Telegraph and the rest is history.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to Hugo Thistlethwayte the co-founder Occam. Occam is investment, development and asset management real estate company with a primary project focus in office, residential and retail real estate.

Hugo talks about growing up in the lovely Oxfordshire, being mischievous during his childhood and the struggles of schooling while being dyslexic. With over 25years experience in real estate and no qualifications, Hugo started his employment career working as an editor, later gaining an MBA which propelled his career in real estate. He delves into the formation of Occam and some of the challenges/triumphs he's experienced venturing into entrepreneurship.

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On episode 5 Caroline and Priya talk to Simon Owen the co-founder of Wonderhatch & director at British Racing Motors. Simon talks about growing up in the Midlands, surviving the 80s recession, stories about living in Bangkok & Southern Africa (South Africa/Botswana), life as a rugby player, his love for photography and re-awakening BRM (British Racing Motors). 

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On episode 4 Caroline and Priya welcome Charlie Willis. Charlie talks about living in Scotland, joining the army and life as the CEO of the leading independent property brokers collective The London Brokers.

Charlie's interest in travelling landed him in the army aged 17 and later serving in the Gulf War, which had an impact on his mentality and highlighted the importance of teamwork and trust. With over 25years of estate agent experience, Charlie's career in property started from a job ad he saw in a newspaper and the rest as they say, is history.

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On this episode Caroline and Priya are joined by Charu Gandhi the founder of Elicyon. Charu who is originally from India (Delhi) is a qualified archictect and founded Elicyon: a luxury interior design and architecture design studio in 2014.

She talks about her upbringing in India, meeting Steve Jobs through her fathers' work, being inspired to become an architect from age 10 and discovering her love for architecture at university. Charu also talks about what she has learnt through owning her business Elicyon, the importance of having a work life balance, founders fatigue and other challenges of owning a business.

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On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to Camille Waxer: the former CAO of Canary Wharf Group. Camille talks about her childhood growing up in Toronto (where she is originally from), her journey working in real estate, transforming the Docklands wasteland of the early nineties into a stunning city within a city creating a lifestyle destination that we call the modern day Canary Wharf. She also talks a life-work balance for working mothers, her dislike of holidays and being fired twice and quitting twice on the job!

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Caroline and Priya speak to 3 women leaders: Oona Collins, Helen Cowan and Tania Thomas. Oona Collins is the founder of Potential Plus International which focuses on leadership development consultancy for global and national organisations. Helen Cowan is the founder of Tall Wall and executive coach who works with leaders and high potential individuals, typically within large corporates and professional service firms. And lastly, Tania Thomas. Tania is the co-founder of Maison Communications experienced in communicating leading property, lifestyle, interiors and architecture brands, with a passion for design and wellbeing.

On this episode, Caroline and Priya talk to the 3 guests about whether we still need International Women's Day, gender discrimination and the challenges associated with misunderstanding the need for International Women's Day.

Mentoring organisations within Real Estate - Mentoring Circle - https://mentoringcircle.co.uk/

CREW UK - https://crewuk.org/about/mentoring

Oona’s centring exercise - https://soundcloud.com/oona-collins/centering-exercise-oona-collins-potential-plus-international

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On the first episode, Caroline and Priya talk about how and why they started the Real Rendezvous podcast, their background in real estate, the journey to creating this masterpiece and they discuss some of the upcoming topics on the show.

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Welcome to The Real Rendezvous Podcast hosted by Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal. The duo will delve into the true stories behind the leaders, influencers and personalities within property, luxury and lifestyle. Each episode will take a deep yet light hearted dive into the interviewees lives, where the guests talk about their experiences while uncovering fascinating insights into their real life journeys. Expect nothing but authentic and engaging conversations, that will reveal the personality behind the corporate profile.

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