Episodes

  • Why sleep is still the ultimate luxury. And: what simplification teaches us about better business
    Jan 28 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
  • How is the sudden global attention on Greenland changing its economy?
    Jan 21 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
  • Is packaging broken? A simple solution to reduce waste
    Jan 14 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
  • Have we lost our appetite for sustainability? New approaches in luxury retail and travel for 2026
    Jan 7 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
  • Direction of travel in 2026 and why all businesses need talent with a hospitality-first mindset
    Dec 31 2025

    Ahmed Elhawary talks about navigating the ups and downs of launching Mayfair Jets just weeks before the pandemic. Plus: The CEO and president of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shannon Knapp, on 2026 travel trends.

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    30 mins
  • Laurent Kleitman on Mandarin Oriental's Vienna opening
    Dec 24 2025

    We check in with friend of the show Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, to discuss its Austrian debut. Plus: Retail veteran Rania Masri El Khatib on her sustainable fashion label, The Giving Movement.

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    28 mins
  • Can a stacking game pull families away from their screens this Christmas?
    Dec 17 2025

    Designer Alexander Neumann talks about the creation of Misfits, a tactile wooden blocks stacking game that started as a student project and is now stocked by more than 35 retailers worldwide. Plus: we catch up with the co-founders of Suri about launching new products ahead of a busy season.

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    30 mins
  • Meet the man behind Nomad, the travelling showcase of collectable design
    Dec 10 2025

    Nomad founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte tells us why he brought his remarkable, roaming design showcase to Abu Dhabi airport’s decommissioned Terminal 1 – a modernist marvel designed by Paul Andreu. Plus: the duo betting Indian food could be the new healthy morning staple.

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    30 mins