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Croydon Chats

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Croydon Chats is a podcast exploring the people, ideas, and decisions shaping the future of Croydon. Through honest conversations with local leaders, business owners, investors, and change makers, the series goes beyond headlines to unpack what’s really happening on the ground; from regeneration and investment to identity, community, and growth. At its core, Croydon Chats is about connection: linking local insight with broader ambition, and creating space for the conversations that don’t always get heard but should. Whether you’re building in Croydon, investing in its future, or simply inte...

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Rajan Amin: A Great And Confident Croydon 09.07.2026 57:43

In this episode of Croydon Chats, we sit down with Rajan Amin, Engagement Director at PK Partnerships and co-founder of Connecting Croydon. Known by many as "Mr. Croydon", Rajan shares his incredible journey from moving his business to Croydon over a decade ago to becoming one of the borough's biggest champions for collaboration, networking, and community growth. Rajan reflects on how relocating h...

Richard DeDomenici: Shining a light on 'Crollywood' 02.07.2026 1:02:50

In this episode of Croydon Chats, we sit down with Richard DeDomenici , artist, filmmaker, creative producer, and one of Croydon's most imaginative innovators. Richard shares his incredible journey through Croydon's creative scene, reflecting on more than 16 years of ambitious projects that have helped shape the borough's cultural identity. From discovering Croydon through film to creating unforge...

How Stormzy Impacts Croydons Youth! The Perception Of Young People Is Wrong and What Makes A Great Mentor?! 24.06.2026 1:21:47

In this episode of Croydon Chats, we sit down with Sonia Russo, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Legacy Youth Zone, one of Croydon's most impactful organisations supporting young people across the borough. Sonia shares the incredible work being done at Legacy Youth Zone, a state-of-the-art youth centre providing a safe, affordable, and inspiring environment for over 3,500 young people aged 8–19....

Sean Coughlan: Coughlans Bakery Director 10.06.2026 1:08:02

In this episode of Croydon Chats, we sit down with Sean Coughlan, Director of Coughlans Bakery, one of Croydon's most successful family-run businesses. Sean shares the remarkable story of Coughlans Bakery, a business that has been passed down through three generations of his family. From his grandfather and father working in the bakery to Sean leading the company today, we explore how the business...

Isla Selley: Boom Arts Academy Director 10.06.2026 39:36

What does it take to build an arts space that genuinely belongs to a community? We're joined by Isla Selley, Director of Boom Arts Academy, one of Croydon's leading performing arts schools to explore how Croydon's creative landscape is evolving and what drives the people building it. Boom Arts Academy is a creative hub dedicated to nurturing emerging talent and fostering cultural exchange. Based r...

Matthew Sims: Chief Executive of Croydon BID 10.06.2026 36:49

What does it take to make Croydon thrive as a business destination? We sat down with Matthew Sims, Chief Executive of Croydon BID, to find out. Matthew leads the Business Improvement District that's reshaping Croydon's economic narrative. He's at the heart of initiatives that bring together local businesses, create opportunity, and challenge the old assumptions about what Croydon can be. This is t...

Jason Perry: Croydon Executive Mayor 10.06.2026 30:13

What does it take to lead Croydon through change? We sat down with Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon Council, to find out. Jason Perry brings a wealth of insight into what's shaping Croydon right now. As Executive Mayor, he's at the heart of decisions that touch everyone in our borough; from community investment to urban regeneration, his work shapes how Croydon grows. In this conversation,...