When is the right time to leave your job and start a business?
04/2/2026 | 30min
We meet Frédéric Robles, CEO of French tech-hospitality platform Namastay. And: the CMO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority joins to discuss a district-transforming project just minutes from downtown Riyadh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why sleep is still the ultimate luxury. And: what simplification teaches us about better business
28/1/2026 | 30min
Alistair Hughes, managing director for Savoir Beds, talks about the storied history of the century-old bedmaker who has, literally, supported figures including Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. He discusses craftsmanship and changes in premium markets. Plus: we meet global strategist Farah Ragheb, founder of leadership consultancy The Simplified Model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the sudden global attention on Greenland changing its economy?
21/1/2026 | 30min
Donald Trump’s threats about taking control of Greenland have thrust the island into the global spotlight, drawing journalists and tourists alike. In Nuuk, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller explores what this attention means for local entrepreneurs, speaking with Casper Frank Møller, CEO and co-founder of adventure travel company Raw Arctic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is packaging broken? A simple solution to reduce waste
14/1/2026 | 30min
Meadow’s CEO, Victor Ljungberg, shares how smart design can create a practical alternative to single-use packaging. Plus: Lombard Odier Group’s UK CEO, Mark Goddard, talks about Britain’s entrepreneurial environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have we lost our appetite for sustainability? New approaches in luxury retail and travel for 2026
07/1/2026 | 30min
We meet Charlotte Staerck, founder and CEO of the UK’s first luxury aftercare and restoration service, The Handbag Clinic, to assess the health of the circular fashion economy. And: former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs talks about the changing expectations of travellers and his role at Capella Hotel Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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