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Podcast · 40 episodes

Jazz Shapers

by Bauer Media · English

Jazz Shapers features interviews with founders - business shapers – who, like the shapers of jazz, soul and blues have defied convention, broken the mould and gone on to achieve great success. In each episode host Elliot Moss persuades a business pioneer to reveal their motivations, their character and how they deal with challenges and opportunities. A Jazz FM production.

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Ben Drury: Founder and CEO of YotoJazz Shapers interviews Ben Drury, founder/CEO of Yoto, a screen-free audio platform for children.26 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Antonia and Jonny Philp: Co-founders of Skincare company NursemAntonia and Johnny Philp discuss how they created Nursum (formerly Yes Nurse), a skincare brand for healthcare workers with contact dermatitis from frequent handwashing, and their “Nursum Promise”…19 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 17 chapters
Darrel Sheinman: Founder & CEO of Gearbox RecordsElliot Moss interviews Daryl Scheinman (Founder & CEO of Gearbox Records) about entrepreneurship, shifting from maritime satellite tracking to jazz vinyl, and why analog-quality recordings matter.12 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 17 chapters
Sam Tidswell-Norrish: Founder and Chair of OpusJazz Shapers interview with Sam Tidswell-Norrish on building companies and communities—“business builders are artists,” the importance of relationships, and how Opus/Day Zero support early-stage…5 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Dame Anya Hindmarch: Founder of luxury bags and accessories brand, Anya HindmarchDame Anya Hindmarch, founder of her eponymous luxury bags/accessories brand, discusses starting young, fashion as mood-altering, sustainability initiatives, the “creative dip,” leadership/culture,…31 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Michelle Feeney: Founder and CEO of Floral StreetMichelle Feeney’s career arc and how she built “cult brands” through empathy, community relevance, and sustainability—culminating in her fragrance company Floral Street, launched in 2017 to challenge…20 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Hidde Hoogcarspel: Founding & Managing Partner of DFF VenturesHidde Hoogkarspel discusses how he became a venture capitalist, what DFF Ventures looks for in founders, and how his astronaut-inspired mission led to SpaceBuzz and other impact startups.13 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
John Ramsay: Founder of Social AbilityJohn Ramsey, founder of Social Ability, discusses dementia care transformation using interactive light-and-sound technology (the Happiness Programme), plus his pivot from corporate law to health tech…6 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Kanya King CBE: Mobo Awards founder and "visionary"Interview with Kanya King, founder/CEO of MOBO (Music of Black Origin), about building the MOBO Awards and MOBO’s broader mission to champion diverse creative talent; includes her early life,…5 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Abigail Tan: CEO of St Giles Hotel GroupAbigail Tan, CEO of St Giles Hotel Group and founder of the Hotels with Heart Foundation, discusses hospitality leadership, building culture, and using hotels to create purpose and employment…30 May 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Amelia Miller: Co-founder of iveeAmelia Miller, co-founder of Ivy, discusses building an AI upskilling and talent network that started by helping women re-enter work after career breaks, then pivoted/expanded as DEI budgets shrank…23 May 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Emily Lui: Co- founder of Cutter & SquidgeEmily Lui (Cutter & Squidge co-founder) discusses building an all-natural biscuit/cake gifting brand from a family restaurant background, creating the “bisky” concept, and surviving early setbacks…9 May 2026 · 27 min · 17 chapters
Author and Baptist Minister Steve Chalke MBEJazz Shapers interviews Steve Chalk (author and Baptist minister, MBE), founder of the Oasis Trust, about faith-driven action, building inclusive communities, and tackling homelessness, youth…2 May 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Rob Abrahams and Rob Green: Co-founders of COATJazz Shapers interviews Rob Abrahams and Rob Green, co-founders of COAT, a climate-positive paint company.25 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Inventor and author William Kamkwamba and serial entrepreneur Tom RiellyWilliam Kamkwamba’s origin story and ongoing work with Tom Rielly through the Moving Windmills Project, focused on youth innovation in rural Malawi, plus how their stories have been adapted into…19 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 18 chapters
Radha Vyas: Co-founder of Flash PackRadha Vyas, co-founder of Flashpack, explains how the solo-adventure travel brand was created, how it survived COVID-19, and what drives its post-relaunch growth.13 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart and serial entrepreneur Dominic JosephDave Stewart and Dominic Joseph discuss “resetting the value chain” for artists and creators through Rare Entity, a venture builder.28 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
Priya Downes: Founder of NudeaPriya Downs, founder/CEO of New Dayer (B Corp underwear and sleepwear brand), discusses her shift from finance and World Bank sustainability work into fashion, and how New Dayer tackles lingerie…21 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
David Benigson: Co-founder and CEO of Signal AIEncore interview with David Bennington, co-founder/CEO of Signal AI, about using AI for reputation and risk intelligence—scanning global information to flag emerging risks early, how ChatGPT and…14 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Kathleen Saxton: Founder of The Lighthouse CompanyKathleen Saxton discusses her career pivots from media (Sky TV, Global Radio; agencies PhD and Saatchi & Saatchi) into psychotherapy and leadership headhunting, and how trauma-informed questioning…7 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Will Pearson: Co-founder of Ocean BottleWill Pearson, co-founder of Ocean Bottle, explains how the company tackles ocean plastic via reusable bottle sales, product design, traceability, and behavior change.28 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
Jonathan Simmons: Co-founder of digital agency ZoneJonathan Simmons (Jazz Shapers) discusses his career shift from founding digital agency Zone to leading impact work, including New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), plus how he built purpose into business…21 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Matt Harris: Founder of Thunderbird ChickenMatt Harris discusses how a near-miss professional NASCAR career led him into food entrepreneurship, using a racing-style engineering mindset to perfect fried chicken, barbecue, and pickles.14 Feb 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Louise Hill: Founder of GoHenryJazz Shapers season opener interview with Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry, about creating a children’s money app/card, building the business, and campaigning for mandatory UK financial education in…7 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters