The Real Rendezvous Podcast (Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal)

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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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 three leadimg women in real estate 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 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 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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On this episode Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal speak to Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs To Watch and Head of UK, International Business Development at Ghelamco, Marie-Julie Gheysens.

Marie-Julie's journey in the property industry started in her childhood where she was exposed to the building of family business Ghelamco, the major European pioneering real estate business, renowned for the creation of sustainable and energy neutral concepts. She later joined the family-owned business, spearheading the launch of its Star Wars inspired, one of a kind hub The Arc, the first venture in the UK property.

This is an episode about family, business and breaking barriers in the property industry.

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#therealrendezvous #ghelamco #mariejuliegheysens #propertynews #realestatenews #propertydevelopment #propertydeveloper #forbes30under30 #womeninproperty

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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 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 with the property queen and disruptor of the prime resi/hotel business!

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#therealrendezvous #naomiheaton #londonportfolioclub #theotherhouse #propertymanagement

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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 this International Women's Day special, Caroline and Priya speak to 3 women leaders in property: Adina David Executive Director at MGT investment management and founder of Ladies in Real Estate, Corinne Webdale UK Manager at Poltrona Frau and Michelle de Havilland founder of Black Gate. The 5 leading women in property discuss the raising issues around gender equality for women, the systematic structures that uphold these values sexism and the damaging effects of the normalisation of misogynistic attitudes in the property/real estate industry.

This is an honest conversation that delves into the real issues women face in the industry, with personal accounts of the sexism these women have faced in the industry and solutions on how the real estate/property sector can improve gender equity and changed behaviour for women.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal speak to one of top 25 most influential people in British property Telegraph’s Property Power List, Camilla Dell the the Managing Partner and founder of Black Brick Property Solutions LLP.

From a very young age, Camilla always knew that she wanted to run her own business and the inspiration came from a number of incidents (one which was failing to get onto the Apprentice series 2). Her journey into the property sector kicked off when she came across a Foxton ad and within a week, she had started working directly for Jon Hunt the founder of Foxtons later, moving to Knight Frank before taking the leap to create her own business. Black Brick property is now recognised as one of London’s leading buying agents and Camilla is not only the go to property expert for private banks, she is also ranked as one of London’s top 10 buying agents in Spear’s 500 for 3 years running.

This is an inspiring episode on entrepreneurship and proof that hardwork pays off.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome the first sportsman to the episode, Simon Shaw MBE. Simon is a prominent former England rugby union player, current Head of Sustainable Technology Partnerships for NS2, and President of charity, Love of the Game.

Simon had an idyllic childhood in Nairobi until his family had to flee from a volatile political election, his family suddenly moved to Gainsborough for a short while before relocating to Madrid. These sudden changes in his youth prepared Simon for an equally storied career. At age 15, Simon started his career in rugby and he maintained a successful career in professional rugby, during which he played for the biggest teams in rugby: Bristol, London Wasps and Toulon. He was part of the winning World Cup team in 2003, winning 71 caps for England between 1996 and 2011 and 2 for the British & Irish Lions. Since retiring from the sport, Simon has reinvented himself in the business world, working in both sustainable technology and hospitality sector while simultaneously founding his own charity, Love of the Game which aims to tackle concussion in sports.

This is an episode where Simon reflects on the magnitude of his rugby tours, the glory years at Wasps, playing alongside the world’s greatest players at and never giving up.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome travel writer, author, TEDX, keynote speaker and Tourism Development Advisor, Doug Lansky to the show! Doug is a leader in the world of tourism spending over 20 years as a travel journalist, travelling to a whooping 120 countries, contributing to publications such as The Guardian, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler, Esquire to mention afew.

The American born, Stockholm-based writer first got his travel bug after a visit to London as part of a student exchange program and albeit it didn't go as he'd planned, it opened a whole new world of travel and curiosity for him. He spent only two months applying for work before he landed his first nationally syndicated newspaper as a column writer for Skift, later travelling the world and journaling his experiences across the globe as a travel writer. Later he accidentally started a very successful business 'Signspotting: The World's Most Absurd Signs': a fun travel holiday game. Doug is now also a well respected author and this episode is an eye opening experience into the world of tourism which also touches on relationships, the current state of the travel industry, the impact of social media/modern day influencer marketing on the travel/tourism industry while also giving you nostalgic memories and some incredibly hilarious backpacking stories.

Spoiler alert - you might get the travel bug after listening to this episode!

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Melie Dunod co-founder and CEO of Exclusive Lifestyle Network and holiday home co-ownership firm, August which offers families hassle-free holiday home ownership, granting families access to multiple beautifully designed properties in a range of iconic destinations such as the Alps, the French Riviera, Tuscany and other luxurious locations across Europe.

Born in Paris and raised by a family of entrepreneurs predominantly in the real estate space, property has played an integral role in Melie’s life since early childhood. Her passion for entrepreneurship began to take root during her teenage years, when she became increasingly determined to move to London to establish her own company. After connecting with Nico, the duo have now become known as the getaway experts with their ground breaking firm, August, which has integrated luxury and real estate in a very unique way.

Melie is also the founder and president of @Foyer_Imuhira, an East African based charity which adopts deprived children, giving them hope for a brighter future. Supporting over 16 children in Burundi, Melie has transformed the lives of many young children in Burundi. This episode is definitely one not to miss with a rising star, an absolute disruptor in real estate.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Guy Ivesha, founder and CEO of Maslow's and the founder of Mortimer House, a premium work and wellbeing destination in London with state of the art facilities.

The son of a hotelier, Guy's interest in the hospitality sector started through his dad's work and after an internship at the Mark Hotel in New York, his attraction to exclusive hospitality intensified. Born in London and raised in Israel, Guy was exposed to the world of luxury hotels in New York working at the Acquisitions and Development division at PPHE Hotel Group, Plaza Hotel in New York before setting up his own company, Maslow’s. Having witnessed the stagnant co-working spaces at the time, Guy was armed with a vision and no budget to revolutionise the world of co-working spaces. Teaming up with Jonathan Goldstein, the duo set out to create the future of office, which has now birthed the renowned Mortimer House in 2017 and 1 Warwick, a new members club in Soho.

This episode is an incredible insight into the adventurous life of Guy Ivesha covering legacy, family, business and fatherhood. And if you’re tempted to break free from your office, take a look at Mortimer House.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome real estate titan Maria Morris, the founder & CEO of Maria Morris Real Estate and the start of the 'Selling Dubai' HGTV series.

Born and raised in Norfolk, Maria's career progressed quickly through the industry. Seeking a new challenge, Maria made the move to Dubai after a highly successful career in the UK working for key global brands as Head of Residential in the Middle East and Global Residential Board Director for Knight Frank.

Maria set out to start her own business, 'Maria Morris Real Estate' after lockdown which has become a leading real estate company for high net worth clientele across the UAE, UK, Europe and USA. She is also the star of HGTV's new reality tv show, Selling Dubai which documents her journey of creating her thriving real estate business in Dubai. Maria Morris Real Estate is redefining luxury living in Dubai and the show goes behind the scenes, to show how Maria has created an empire.

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#therealrendezvous #mariamorris #realestate #sellingdubai #internationalrealestate #superprime

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Chef Michel Roux Jr, the owner of Chez Roux and Chef Patron at the Michellin star and multi-award winning French cuisine restaurant, Le Gavroche.

The son of acclaimed restauranteur Albert Roux, Michel was destined to lead luxury restaurants as he has been in kitchens since the day he was born – literally. Surrounded by both his uncle and father who were both well respected private chefs and restauranteurs, it is no wonder that Michel has gone on to become one of the most popular and well respected chefs in Britain. Starting his career as an apprentice in France, he later took over the iconic Le Gavroche in 1991, leading the luxury restaurant to earning not one, but two Michelin stars. We hear first hand how the 2020 global lockdown affected Michel's operations.

A true master of classical French cooking, he is also considered a celebrity chef with multiple TV appearances over the years under his belt from the likes of MasterChef: The Professionals, Saturday Kitchen and Food & Drink. This episode is an incredible insight into the Roux family, a dynasty which has made its mark on the UK’s food scene.

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#therealrendezvous #michelrouxjr #hospitalitynews #luxurylifestyle #legavroche #chezroux #frenchcuisine #luxurydining

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome one of the best chefs of our generation, being the youngest British chef to hold two Michelin stars, owner of a chain of restaurants Muse, Tom's Kitchen, The Pawn, Pots, Pans & Boards and ambassador of Only a Pavement Away charity, Tom Aikens.

Born into a foodie family in Norfolk, Tom grew up in a house that had a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients and at age 11, Tom decided that he wanted to become a chef. After working in several kitchens working with the likes of Pierre Koffmann at La Tante Claire, Philip Britten at The Capital, Richard Neat at Pied à Terre to name afew, he was finally offered the role of Head Chef and Co-Owner of Pied à Terre. Under his leadership, he landed the restaurant another Michellin star making him the youngest chef to earn Michellin star status at only 26 years old. Pivoting to private chef, Tom worked for the Lord Andrew Lloyd Weber, Anushka Hepo and Carole Bamford. He later helped Carole with the opening of Daylesford Organic, developing a large range of organic products for Daylesford Farm Organic Shop and Wootton Organic.

Tom later took the leap to open his own restaurants both in the UK and globally, starting with Tom Aikens Restaurant in 2003 (which received a Michelin Star in its first year of opening in 2004 and the ‘Rising-Two-Star’ status and 5 AA Rosettes in 2008), Tom's Kitchen in 2006, The Pawn in Hong Kong, Pots, Pans & Boards in Dubai and recently, The Muse in London which pays homage to all the inspirations different people, places, time and travels Tom has experienced.

Tom has also written multiple cook books, the most notable of which was the Charity Cookbook which was launched with charity Only a Pavement Away as a response to help the increased homelessness caused by the 2020 pandemic. What started as the #FiveMinuteFeast cookery competition social media, has now given a huge amount of people a second start in life.

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#therealrendezvous #tomaikens #michelinstar #private #restauranteer #luxurydining #themuse

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Emma Cariaga, a powerhouse woman of the UK property industry and Head of Residential at British Land and Joint Head of the £5.6 billion Canada Water master plan project.

The eldest in a single parent family, Emma was inspired to be strong, independent, hardworking after seeing her mother work long hours as an interior designer. Unbeknownst to her at the time, this would later become the introduction into the design side of the property industry. She went on to study a degree in town planning at UCL and was invited to work at Crest Nicholson & Barratt Development plc in her third year at university, joining the team and she went on to become the youngest Director at Barratt.

After 10 years, Emma set her sights on working on bigger developments that created places multi-purposes buildings. In 2007, she joined Land Securities (now Landsec) where she delivered a number of Central London developments including Wellington House, Kings Gate and the Zig Zag building in Victoria before transitioning to British Land. Emma is currently Head of Residential at British Land and joint Head of Operations at Canada Water, a project that will deliver a new urban centre for London comprising of workspaces, retail/leisure/culture businesses and residential alongside higher educational and community uses.

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#therealrendezvous #emmacariaga #realestate #internationalrealestate #superprime #womeninproperty #womeninrealestate

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⚠️Did you know that 22nd November 2023 marks the day when based on average earnings, women start working for free until the end of the year?!* Shocking isn't it?

DEI Expert Harriet Waley-Cohen joins Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal on this explosive episode to discuss the cultural/societal systems that affect gender equity, equal pay and women in the workplace! Her latest report 'Why Imposter Syndrome is a DEI issue, and not a mindset issue' is a fascinating report into the culture of fixing women not the system and the implications this has on women in the workplace. With a background in psychology and investments, she specialises in working in male dominated industries, supporting them to shift their culture to allyship by encouraging the recruitment and retainment of the best female talents at all levels.

Downloads: Why Imposter Syndrome is a DEI issue, and not a mindset issue and Sexualisation in the Workplace reports

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Daniel Von Barloewen, Regional Vice President of Accor One Living and Head of Mixed-use (EMEA) at Accor the largest hospitality company in Europe and second largest branded residences operator in the world.

Daniel's journey surprisingly starts with his audacious attempt to join MI6 (which he shares his adventures and the ironic twist that unfolded in response to his application). Queue the gasps. He later transitions from potential spy to the dynamic world of international property. After successful marketing internships under the mentorship of the likes of Charles Weston Baker and Jeff Tisdall, Daniel is propelled into the realm of real estate, where he discovers a newfound love for real estate.

He delves into the world of managing branded residences, anecdotes of travels around Europe, work life balance, fatherhood and the importance of family. As if that's not enough, Daniel is also a major in the British Army Reserves and he discusses life in the army, of which he received a distinguished service record in Afghanistan.

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#therealrendezvous #DanielVonBarloewen #accor #accorliving #brandedresidences #brandedresi #realestate #internationalrealestate #luxuryhotels #luxuryholiday #residences #luxuryresidences #superprime #luxurylifestyle

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On this episode Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Adam White, the pioneer of the London brunch revolution and founder of Riding House Cafes. If you're a brunch lover then you definitely don't want to find out the story behind this popular dining phenomena in London.

Born in New Zealand, Adam moved to London with ambitions of designing cars and only £30 in his pocket. After a stint in a Mexican prison and a few rejection letters, he started to work on his career in pubs around London. Coupling his design experience and childhood hospitality influence, he rejuvenated a pub he worked at quadrupling the income with his ingenius methods. Partnering with Clive Watson, the duo opened the award-winning London gastropubs the Garrison and Village East. After noticing a gap in the breakfast market within the hospitality industry, Adam decided to open Riding House Cafe and the rest as they say is history.

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#therealrendezvous #adamwhite #ridinghousecafes #restauranteer # businessowner #nutrition #luxurydining #luxurylifestyle

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On this episode Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Liz Peace CBE, Adviser on Property, Politics and the Built Environment. A true advocate for social housing, women's rights, sustainability, increased social responsibility and more diversity within the property industry, Liz is the epitome of an inspirational culture change maker.

Liz's career began in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and being one of the only woman in the agency at the time, she made an everlasting impact. She later transitioned to the property industry in 2002 becoming the former Chief Executive of the British Property Federation for 13 transformative years, promoting the property industry to the government. Her influence extends beyond her retirement with a diverse portfolio career and key roles in organisations such as Land Aid, Real Estate Balance and the Government Property Agency. Her efforts reshaped the landscape, breaking down stereotypes while spotlighting the commercial property sector to the world. For her impactful contributions, Liz was awarded a much deserved CBE in 2008.

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#therealrendezvous #lizpeace #commercialproperty #propertypodcast #realestatepodcast #womeninrealestate #womeninproperty #leadersinproperty #interviewpodcast #femaleleaders #womenleaders #leadersinsbusiness #diversityandinclusion #DEI #propertymanagement

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On this International Women's Day special,Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Elizabeth Kelly (Senior Project & Procurement Manager at Angel O’Donnell), Holly Friend (Futurist, Writer & Cultural Strategist) and Korinna Williams (CEO of Shadow To Shine).

This is the first episode in a series of 3 explosive episodes, focusing on the next generation of women, GEN Z/GEN Alpha and youth culture today. With the guests, Caroline & Priya delve into social structures and their impact on women's career growth and how GEN Z/Alpha will shape the future of womanhood/feminism, their views on feminism and careers.

This generation has been known to rebel against life's rules as we know them, from opting for non-conventional/9-5 career for 'Instagram' careers to the rejection of feminism. But why is this happening? Well, tune into to find out more.

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#therealrendezvous #commercialproperty #propertypodcast #realestatepodcast #womeninrealestate #womeninproperty #leadersinproperty #femaleleaders #womenleaders #leadersinsbusiness #diversityandinclusion #DEI #propertymanagement #internationalwomensday #womensrights #GENZ

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On this International Women's Day special, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Damian Wild (Managing Director at ING Media), Mark Robinson OBE (High Performance Coach & former professional cricketeer) and Stephen Miles (Executive Coach).

This is the second episode in a series of 3 explosive episodes and this was the first all male panel Caroline/Priya have ever spoken to. The conversation delved into the uncharted territory of men's perspectives on gender equality, allyship and feminism so you can expect it to be a good debate and one that challenges conventional perspectives. The result was an honest conversation, serving as a reminder of the importance of men playing their part in elevating their female counterparts in the workplace, using tangible actions.

Sponsored by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation. Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue and Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency. 

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On this International Women's Day special, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Nicola Green (workplace menopause expert). The final installment in our IWD episodes addresses menopause, one of the most unspoken matters that affects women's performance at work.

How does menopause affect women in the workplace you ask? Unbeknowst to many, the symptoms of menopause are far beyond just the infamous hot flushes. The symptoms can be debilitating, affecting work performance and even forcing thousands of women to leave their jobs. Simple things like making small decisions and controlling emotions become incredibly hard, making these women develop anxiety and become more prone to depression in the long run.

While menopause is a personal issue, employers have a very positive role to play and to actively support their female staff, there has to be education and taking the fear out of these conversations which Nicola does on this special.

Sponsored by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation. Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue and Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency. 

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On this episode,Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome James Price: Vice President of Residential at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to the podcast!

James' career started in the golfing industry, pivoting to the stock market before landing his feet into the property industry at Knight Frank. Falling in love with property, his career in branded residences would expose him to the incredible beauty of the international property market. Operating over 53 branded residences properties (and another 30 on the way) globally, James gives us the insight into how branded resi has changed over the years and what it's like to work at the very top tier of international development at the renowned Four Seasons.

He also shares the story of how he met his wife at work and some fantastic nuggets on some of the life lessons he's learnt along the way both in his personal life and career.

Sponsored by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation. Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue and Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency. 

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Claire Reynolds, Managing Partner of United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty to the podcast!

Claire was introduced into the world of property through her father's interest in renovating derelict houses. From a young age, she was immersed into the world of making beautiful homes, a passion that would lead her to a highly successful 18 year career at Savills. She stepped out of the comfort zone after being headhunted to her current role, tasked with spearheading London’s super-prime market at UK Sotheby’s International Realty, a fun but rather terrifying feat. On the episode, the trio also discuss the importance of embracing video across social media marketing for the luxury property brand, a move that has accumulated positive outcomes for the company and their clients.

Claire also talks openly about her divorce, an experience she says allowed her to 'learn more about myself through that whole journey.' Despite some challenges (and long hours) along the way, this once-upon-a-time shy girl has become one of the highly respected people in the industry.

In partnership with Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation. Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue, Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency. 

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Tina Necrason, Executive Vice President of Residential at Montage International to the podcast!

With over 20 years in the luxury real estate and branded residency sector, Tina is recognised as a global leader with her expertise in extending luxury hotel brands into lifestyles across new and emerging markets. Her career started in the marketing and branding teams at the luxurious brands including @Marriott, @Ritz Carlton, @Viceroy and Tides brands, @Raffles and @FourSeasons.

Tina then joined Montage International, the ultra luxury management and hospitality global company and gives us a glimpse of what it's like to work on projects in the branded resi sector. It was an incredibly fascinating story.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation. Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue, Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency. 

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Russell Quirk, property expert and the co-founder of Proper PR to the podcast!

Russell is a property expert with regular appearances on the BBC, LBC, Talk TV and GB News and extensive experience in both the traditional and online estate agency sectors. With over 25 years experience within the residential property sector, he is known for his candid and often controversial commentary on the property, government policy and the wider industry. With a regime change and a new Labour government, we couldn't wait to hear his views on the impact on the property industry, his career and future market trends.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Daniel Daggers (aka Mr Super Prime), founder of DDRE Global.

Daniel is a well-known face for many in the world of real estate. Some call him a disruptor, others may know him as a mentor or the star on Netflix's Buying London (the UK’s answer to Selling Sunset). A broken collar bone (following a football injury) and a failed surveying course led Daniel into the world of the estate agency, where he discovered he had a knack for selling property from the age of 17. After a 12-year stint at Knight Frank, he set off to create his own company, DDRE Global in 2020.

A true disruptor, Daniel created the company with a vision of revolutionising traditional real estate, using social media to build an online audience to sell luxury property to high value clients. The content agency encourages agents to act as influencers, connecting directly to their customers. He also stars in Netflix's 'Buying London' which follows Daniel and his team as they promote some of the most expensive homes in London as well as behind-the-scenes look at the high-end homes looking for super wealthy buyers.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Will Castle, International Business Development Director at CBRE. Trigger warning, this episode contains discussions around suicide.

Will Castle is one of the well-known ambassadors of Movember, the leading charity changing the face of men’s health focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. He openly talks about his journey with mental health after he lost his father to suicide in 2012.

Having accidentally stumbled upon the Movember charity during the 2020 lockdown, he gradually began speaking about men's mental health and helping other people navigate their challenges. A strong believer in suicide prevention and mental health, Will does various talks, encouraging men to open about their feelings and mental struggles. Tune into this incredibly inspirational episode.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Charlie Walsh, Head of Residential Sales & Marketing at The Old War Office (OWO).

Charlie was introduced into the world of property through his love for movies. After a boring work experience stint at a stockbroking firm, he was later offered an opportunity at a property company. The adventure of travelling to sites, seeing developments in person kick cemented his interest in the industry. Though some experiences in his career knocked down his confidence, he was still very eager to a life in the world of property later. This passion landed him opportunities to spearhead international sales for high profile schemes including 1 Grosvenor Square, Lincoln Square, Holland Park Gate, Savills to name afew under his belt.

With an incredibly extensive background in the super prime sector, Charlie landed his dream job working with the Hinduja family to transform The Old War Office, one he calls 'the most iconic building'. Infused with a rich, cultural legacy from, being the home to King Henry VIII to the home of Britain’s Ministry of Defence in 1906, the journey of turning the former government office into a haven of luxury hospitality 120 years after doors shut to the public was one Charlie 'found amazing and one that was I hugely honoured to complete'.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome a true authority in luxury prime real estate—none other than Super Prime International Real Estate Expert, Giles Hannah!

Giles has established himself as a global expert in super-prime property, advising some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. His extensive career has taken him from London to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, collaborating with prestigious developers and branded residences, including landmark projects Red Sea Global and AMAALA for Public Investment Fund (PIF). In this conversation, Giles shares insights from his remarkable career journey. It all began at Savills’ Knightsbridge flagship office, where he was soon seconded to One Hyde Park, the Mandarin Oriental Residences project that redefined London’s luxury real estate scene.

From there, he joined the exclusive world of Christie's, gaining unparalleled exposure to the super-rich and the pinnacle of luxury living. Notably, he is known to have spearheaded the record-breaking sale of Château Louis XIV for over $300 million as reported —the highest reported real estate transaction in the world at the time.

In recent years, Giles has concentrated his expertise in the Middle East, advising sovereign wealth funds and leading developers on transformative projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. And the journey doesn’t stop here—2025 promises even more exciting ventures. Stay tuned!

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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Ever wanted to have the front-row seat to the world of high-end PR? Well, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal sit down with Florence Quinn, one of THE best in the PR business and founder & President of Quinn PR, a global, leading lifestyle PR agency operating in luxury, ultra-luxury and lifestyle.

How does one capture the essence of luxury turning bold ideas into industry-changing campaigns that make headlines? Well, Florence shares her incredible career story, from humble beginnings in Connecticut to delivering campaigns for clients like VistaJet, Fraser Yachts and winning multiple awards, turning Quinn PR into one of the most sought-after agencies in the luxury sector.

She shares her top PR secrets that make luxury brands shine on the world stage, creating campaigns that make a lasting impact, the art of storytelling while maintaining the brand message and career defining moments. So whether you’re dreaming of getting into or elevating PR, or are curious about what it takes to work with the biggest names in luxury, this is an episode you want to add to your playlist.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation

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#therealrendezvous #quinnpr #propertypodcast #luxurylifestyle #PRpodcast #leadersinpr #PRweek #PRtips

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What’s it like to shape London’s property landscape for nearly 40 years?😯 Well, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal sat down with property titan Dominic Grace to get the inside scoop from the man who’s done it!

After a remarkable 37-year tenure at @Savills, where he led the London Residential Development team and worked on iconic projects including One Hyde Park, the redevelopment of BBC Television Centre, the Docklands and the Olympic Village (to name afew), Dominic embarked on a new journey in 2021 with his own advisory firm, Dominic Grace Advisory.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the past, present and future of the property market through the eyes of the legend of who has shaped London, but to also know the man behind the work.

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We’ve spent years talking about DEI, but has it really changed anything? According to the latest guest on our International Women's Day episode Geeta Sidhu-Robb, the answer is a hard NO. Hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal sit with Geeta, the trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of WCorp who's on a mission to make work places biologically and structurally compatible for women to empower them to be the best. She explains:

📉 Why DEI efforts are backfiring—and making workplaces even more divided

💰 The case for hiring more women (hint: it's all about profit, not pity)

⚖️ How companies can ditch guilt-driven policies and actually move forward

🏢 Why she built WCorp to hold companies accountable for real change

This episode is a reality check and a game plan in one, where Geeta breaks down why inclusion isn’t charity—it’s a profit inducing strategy.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell Designs & V1. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency

#therealrendezvous #businesspodcast #genderequity #DEI #diversityandinclusion

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On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal are joined by Ben Taylor — a true pioneer on the UK property scene and one of the first to bring the US real estate brokerage model across the Atlantic. After years of success at the top of the corporate game, Ben is now shaking up the space once again with two businesses he founded: dfine and Fortuna & Co. He doesn’t just talk about transformation — he’s lived it. From boardroom battles to building something of his own, this conversation is for anyone interested in reinventing the rules, rethinking success and doing things differently.

In this episode, we dive into:

-What the UK can learn from the US brokerage model, and why it's more than just a "sales strategy"

-The highs and hard truths of leading in corporate, and why Ben chose to walk away

-The personal moments that reshaped his outlook on business, leadership, and life

-How dfine is set to change the future of real estate in the UK, and what makes it different

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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 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 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 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 Broker.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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 Oxfordshire, being mischievous during his childhood and the struggles of schooling while being dyslexic. With over 25 years experience in real estate, Hugo started his employment career in advertising, 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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