Podcast · 8 episodes
Six Degrees of Purpose
by Six Degrees · English
Six Degrees of Purpose is a podcast exploring the ideas and forces shaping our relationship with wealth, money and meaning. Hosted by Six Degrees co-founders Katherine Waller and Ollie Saiman, each episode features thoughtful conversations with leading thinkers, founders and practitioners on how success is being redefined - and what it really means to live purposefully in a changing world. Join the conversation and receive regular insights at www.thisis6.com.
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Maria Hatzistefanis on building a beauty empire, the freedom to choose, and creating a life on her own termsMaria Hatzistefanis discusses building Rodial and Nip+Fab into global beauty brands, her philosophy of independence and “life on her own terms,” taking calculated risks (especially product naming),…10 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Dr Sol Rogers on defining enough, what success actually looks like, and the values we pass on to our childrenDr Sol Rogers discusses defining “enough,” how success changes across life (money → agency/time → contentment), and the values parents pass to children.13 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Aryan Vedhara on financial literacy, what schools don't teach, and building the fix from the insideFinancial literacy gap in schools and workplaces; Aspire Project’s 14-week program and consumer app to teach numeracy, writing, revision skills, and practical money basics (tax, pensions, mortgages,…16 Jul 2026 · 44 min
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Maria Hatzistefanis on building a beauty empire, the freedom to choose, and creating a life on her own termsMaria Hatzistefanis discusses building Rodial and Nip+Fab into global beauty brands, her philosophy of independence and “life on her own terms,” taking calculated risks (especially product naming),…10 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Dr Sol Rogers on defining enough, what success actually looks like, and the values we pass on to our childrenDr Sol Rogers discusses defining “enough,” how success changes across life (money → agency/time → contentment), and the values parents pass to children.13 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Aryan Vedhara on financial literacy, what schools don't teach, and building the fix from the insideFinancial literacy gap in schools and workplaces; Aspire Project’s 14-week program and consumer app to teach numeracy, writing, revision skills, and practical money basics (tax, pensions, mortgages,…16 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
Raymond Blanc on nurturing excellence, the sacrifices behind it, and passing on his visionRaymond Blanc discusses how he built excellence in British fine dining through purpose-led leadership, disciplined hospitality, and passing on a shared vision.14 May 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
Jonny Plein on selling your identity, the cost of winning young, and the second actJonny Plein discusses selling his first company (Pouch) at 27, how identity merges with a founder brand, and how he rebuilt purpose through a second act with Yasso.9 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Joanna Jensen on selling a business, life after exit, and rediscovering purposeJoanna Jensen discusses why she built and sold Child’s Farm (eczema-prone children’s skincare), what “life after exit” feels like, and how to rediscover purpose through writing, investing, and public…5 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 20 chapters
Dr Eliza Filby on generational change, work and the future of wealthGenerational change shaping work, parenting, and wealth—especially how post-2008 economic conditions increased reliance on parental support (“bank of mum and dad”), and how businesses should respond…27 Jan 2026 · 38 min · 16 chapters
Vicky Reynal on money, relationships and how much is enoughVicky Reynal (financial psychotherapist and author) explains how money problems and “how much is enough” are driven by emotional “money stories” rooted in childhood, relationships, identity, and…19 Nov 2025 · 44 min · 21 chapters