Send us a text EP86: “Imagine, you’re coming back from your honeymoon, you’re newly married and you’re told you can go back to Florida but your husband can’t go with you – it was so shocking.” On February 22, 2007, something truly devastating happened, which turned Canadian-born Lauren Cohen’s life upside down. On returning to America, where she lives, from her honeymoon in Thailand, her husband was deported and told he could never return to the US. This sparked a journey that has seen Lauren be...
Mar 18, 2021•30 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text EP85: “Get too big for your boots, it’s what you need to do to make it.” My guest today already has a decade of business experience under her belt, yet she is only in her early 20s. Liv Conlon started her first business when she was just 13, importing products from China and selling them online. After leaving school at 16, she founded her next business, ThePropertyStagers , which revolutionised how the UK sells properties and became a seven-figure business within two years. Named ...
Mar 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text EP84: “In the traditional fashion industry, there’s about 30-40% over production on average every season – if you can find a way to tackle that, you’re tackling a big part of the problem.” Did you know that the fashion industry emits more carbon than the airlines and maritime industries combined? The effect of fast fashion on the environment is an issue that has been highlighted more frequently in the press in recent years but is enough being done? Today my guest is Aslaug Magnusd...
Mar 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text EP83: “The wonderful thing about sailing boats is that you’re always on your toes – you’re always racing a little.” Those who follow me on socials will know that my partner Paul and I are avid sailors and love nothing better than escaping to the Mediterranean to spend time together with our families on his X-Yacht, Savvy of London . So, it was an absolute honour for this episode to speak with X-Yachts CEO Kræn B. Nielsen , who is not only as passionate as us about sailing but also...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text EP82: “Every single city is unique – the result of the direct forces that act upon it…they are a physical manifestation of the society that we live in and they represent the best of us.” What makes a city a good place to live? Is it the buildings? The infrastructure? The history perhaps? In this episode of the Nicole Bremner podcast, I speak with Monika Jaroszonek, co-founder of Ratio.City , about what shapes a city and how data can be used to help develop and transform cities for...
Mar 03, 2021•36 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text EP81: “Imposter syndrome is that feeling that you’re a fraud, that whatever success or achievements that you’ve had are down to luck and the fear that any minute now someone is going to tap you on the shoulder and expose you as the fraud you think you are." Imposter Syndrome can be totally debilitating but it can also be used as a force for good. In this episode of the Nicole Bremner podcast, I explore this subject with my guest, inspirational keynote speaker, transformational coa...
Mar 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text EP80: In the last of our live podcasts we interview The Property Twins , Tonya and Rea. With England still in lockdown we talk about how much of the burden of homeschooling and childcare typically falls on women and the myth of having it all. While many aspects of Tonya and Rea's lives are similar - they're both mums of two, they started as lettings agents and their husbands even work together - there are many differences too. Particularly in their choices in property. Tonya is a ...
Feb 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text EP 79 : Elinor believes that success in construction is all down to one thing; mindset. In her experience lack of self belief holds people back from what could be a very rewarding career in construction. Elinor was always attracted to the construction industry and started her career studying architecture and then specialising in construction management. When the pandemic hit and construction sites in Australia closed Elinor realised that she really enjoyed the coaching and mentori...
Feb 19, 2021•42 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text EP78: It's easy to forget that many of the high street and travel chains collapsing were already on that path pre-covid. The global pandemic has just been the nail in their coffin, unfortunately. But there are some good signs coming out of this beleaguered sector. I was joined by Jayne Rafter, co-publisher of RLI, Retail Leisure International, a long-running print and digital magazine about some of the trends she believes will save those companies nimble enough to adapt to changin...
Feb 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text EP77: Savills research recently said senior housing was the last untapped sector in the property industry. To discuss this as well as recent trends in the elderly living market I welcome back Andrew Fyfe. He shared his recent paper published in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen and Elderly Accommodation Counsel about the supply of senior housing in Scotland. We also talked about his venture Sovereign Property Partnership which is planning their next move for their resear...
Feb 09, 2021•46 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text EP76: In this podcast we discuss ways property developers can create a tradable market for their investors by utilising blockchain technology and list on global exchanges. We touched on women in the current day traders v. hedge fund tussle and why some crypto currencies are so volatile. Yael founded the Women in Block global network, advancing women influencers in the blockchain industry. She's also a regional co-chair at FIBREE, the Foundation for International Blockchain and Rea...
Feb 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text EP75: Tear jerker alert! Amy really was such a lovely guest. I welled up, and so did she, as she opened up about the near-failure of her business and what she did to move on and learn from her mistakes. Clearly it's still raw but her humility and willingness to talk about provides us with such value. Also an HGTV presenter and best-selling author Amy Mahjoory who mastered the art of strategic networking while in a corporate environment before transferring her skills to real estate...
Jan 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text EP74: Buying property is not as simple a process as shows such as Homes Under the Hammer would have you believe. Many people end up getting it wrong and end up over paying or purchasing the wrong type of product for their area. The argument goes that you wouldn't fly your own plane back from your holiday in Alicante so why not leave investment property buying to an expert too? In this podcast I talk to My Property Consultant founder Eyeedul Haque about time poor professional and h...
Jan 25, 2021•47 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text EP73: In this podcast we talk about: Leadership Team for Coding Black Females (largest community of black women in tech in the UK); Mentoring and education events for children and young people with Inspiring the Future and STEM Learning UK; and Coming from an Arts background I'm curiously engaged in the move to bring the Arts to STEM. About Siobhan Baker: Siobhan Baker first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more wome...
Jan 21, 2021•38 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text EP72: When I met Justin Shee a couple of years ago he had a very good idea. It wasn't a unique idea per se, but his approach and the reasons behind it were. That idea was Kohab , an intergenerational co-living venture bringing older and younger adults together to live side-by-side in mutual support. The idea was influenced by Justin's background as a musician and the way that music is one tool that can be harnessed by all generations to bring joy, friendships and combat loneliness...
Jan 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text EP71: If you haven't read Nick Usher's second book Elemental Change: Making stuff happen with nothing stands still , now the right time. While it is written with a corporate workplace in mind it is applicable to all of us in a world of change. Interestingly while many say we don't like change, just our desire for a better version of ourselves is a desire for change. In this episode, workplace and change strategist Nick Usher shares his learnings from years of experience working wi...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text Ep#70 : We're kicking off 2021 in style with influencer Elizabeth Cates. She's calling out all those tone deaf influencers holidaying in Dubai and plastering your feeds with their bikini shots while we're locked up during a pandemic. Also those who portray an unrealistic lifestyle they can't afford thanks to all the freebies they receive. Instead Elizabeth believes that we should all use our platform for good only posting what is authentic. We had an interesting discussion about u...
Jan 06, 2021•58 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text EP69: spaceOS is one of those inspirational success stories. Their first line of code was written in 2016 and now they count some of the biggest names in commercial real estate as clients and have offies in 17 cities around the world. Co-founder Maciej Markowski joins me to discuss how his co-founders started with an idea that grew so big in such a short time. As a former Workplace Strategist for some of the top real estate corporates, Maciej shares his view on the growing trend o...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 69
Send us a text EP68: "I dunno, I'll give it a go!" - James Burtt 2020 will be the year of podcasts with seemingly everyone starting one. But the listening numbers are increasing rapidly too. This is why I invited one of Europe's top podcast trainers James Burtt to take us through his process. James has launched 129 podcast shows with over 80% of those shows landing in the charts and has hosted some top names like Grant Cardone, Elena Cardone and many more on his own podcast. About James Burtt : ...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text EP67: Bronwen Vearncombe joins me for an inspiring interview live from a nature reserve in Namibia where she is currently volunteering. We talk about what led Bronwen and her husband on this adventure and how they set up their property portfolio to enable this lifestyle. I was also curious to se what systems they had set up to manage their properties remotely. About Bronwen : Property Investor, best-selling author and coach, Bronwen Vearncombe, has built a successful business over...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 67
Send us a text EP66: Planning expert and qualified barrister David Kemp joins me to discuss one of the most confusing areas of property development. We talk about the recent changes to planning legislation and the possibility of a centralised government planning function that could speed up the process, provide more continuity and finally push the local authorities to spend the CIL payments sitting in their coffers. David also weighs in on land and rental values for commercial and businesses and...
Dec 11, 2020•57 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text EP65: I wrote my first book, Amazon best seller Bricking It, in just 10 days because I had a brilliant system that mapped out the book before I started writing. Since it's publication in 2017 being an author has opened many doors and is one of my top achievements for which I'm proud. Now I've got another two books I'd like to write. If you're just like me that already have a book in mind this episode is for you. Helen Pollock of Content Doc shares tips on what to do before you sta...
Dec 09, 2020•54 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text EP64: "Baking is showing you love someone without saying the words." Miranda Gore Browne, Great British Bake Off episode one finalist. There is a reason why audiences fell in love with bubbly Miranda Gore Browne on the first episode of Great British Bake Off. She is as warm and bubbly in real life as she was on the show all those years ago. After a fast tracked corporate life at M&S in charge of millions of pounds of budgets (and using cake to extract more) the birth of her se...
Dec 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text EP63: In this special episode I share with you the opening keynote speech I presented from BuildIT & PropIT 2020 in October. The brief was to deliver a speech talking about the importance of personal brand in scaling your business and attracting investment. As one of the early adopters of property crowdfunding and once the record holder for the highest amount raised in the UK I feel well placed to discuss this. There's actually a bit of a funny story behind this speech. It was...
Dec 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text EP62: I've worked with my architect, Amrita Mahindroo , for nearly ten years now. Together we have created some beautiful properties across Hackney. Award winning in fact. Here, we chat over the properties we have worked on, juggling a career and being a mum, and shed light on the diversity aspect within the industry. She also shares her forecast on what's next in the architecture world. Amrita Biography Amrita Mahindroo holds a Masters degree with Honors from MIT in Architecture ...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text EP61: In this bonus episode we are joined by Jaryd Krause from Australia. As an expert on online business buying, we touched on drop shipping, fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), valuations, processes and tips straight from Jaryd's experiences. Also, we share stories about getting mentors and coaches and his journey that made him settled in the online business buying industry. Principles need for website due diligence, business mindset, and more. About Jaryd : Jaryd runs the only Buying &...
Nov 26, 2020•50 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text EP60: Many of us know what to do but come up with excuses for not doing it especially as working mums. Jennifer Nagel, CEO of Figured Out Fitness and certified personal trainer, and her team work with high performing women over 30 using proven methods to overcome the blockers and create a firm foundation of health that goes beyond the aesthetics. Jennifer Nagel shares some actionable tips about the small but effective changes we can make. After all, the way we feel has a direct im...
Nov 20, 2020•56 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text EP59: Nikki is the reason why I relaunched this podcast! In this episode I am joined by branding expert and transformational coach Nikki Trott who empowers people to be 'conscious entrepreneurs'. Find out what this means and how you can be more empowered in this conversation! During the first lockdown I worked with Nikki to help me in the midst of my own identity crisis. It was this work that lead me back to what I really enjoyed, this podcast. If you feel the same lack of purpose...
Nov 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text In this episode, Susannah Cole answers all your questions revolving around properties, investments, and portfolio management. Highlighting our very insightful conversation is her foresight to the industry and her powerful tips in maximising assets during this very unique situation that we are currently living with. We also get to take a peek at her point of view on how to navigate in the property industry as a woman and how she beat all odds. Plus, her view on why social media is ...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text Feelings of loneliness and isolation are a devastating side effect of the current lockdown measures. Even before this, finding somewhere to live as a person over 50 was a difficult process. Suzanne Noble recognised this predicament when her partner tried to find a flat share in Camden and toured a series of unsuitable students digs. Suzanne set out to change that with Silver Sharers . Silver Sharers (new name TBA) is a platform that allows those who are over 50 to rent our their s...
Oct 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 57
