Stories of Growth

For this episode, we chat with Claire Yuri, a long-term friend of Protein - having hosted events in our Studios for her sustainable fashion brand Hanger, which she has recently left to start up CogDis - a creative ethics consultancy focusing on Manifesting Utopia. Also known as The High Priestxss, you can find her giving tarot readings which she did for me after this interview and it was truly enl...

For this episode we chat with Phoebe Lovatt , a longterm friend of Protein's. Originally from North London, she's been around the world (literally) for the last 10 years and now finds herself back in her old stomping ground. We originally interviewed Phoebe 2 years ago during her "transformative year", so we're happy to now finally share an updated version of her story record...

For this episode, we chat with Wayne Hemingway MBE . Founder of the infamous Red or Dead fashion label in the 90's, he now heads up Hemingway Design with his wife Gerardine, who are both on a mission to improve the things that matter in life. The recently launched Good Business Festival is a true testament to that commitment. Thanks to being in lockdown with my kids, I actually recorded this o...

Karinna is a hard one to pin down. Designer, lecturer, author, moderator and more recently entrepreneur, with the launch of HOT:SECOND, the worlds' first circular economy concept store. Launched in November 2019 at Protein Studios, it traded physical products for digital experiences. I caught up with Karinna over Google Hangout from her new home in Ibiza. This is a public episode. If you would...

The pandemic has not only exacerbated the problem for those already experiencing difficulties with their psychological wellbeing, but has also triggered a dramatic rise in new cases. In light of the urgency of the situation, Self Space Founder Jodie Cariss is trying to make the conversation more acceptable and accessible. Please excuse the poor audio quality on this one! This is a public episode....

For this episode, we chat with Kesang Ball , co-founder of Trippin , the content platform redefining the travel industry. Trippin's global community of contributors help to provide a truly local viewpoint alongside stunning visual content. We discuss the relationships between privilege, sustainability and identity when travelling in a pre-corona world. This was recorded in our Studios in Shore...

For this episode, we chat with Louise Gray , a multi-disciplinary designer, educator and soon-to-be author. Having showed her collections at London Fashion Week 7 years running, Louise now creates work on her own terms, while also teaching on the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins — which is the course she originally moved to London for. We discuss the issues of sustainability in fashion,...

For this episode, we chat with Pip Black and Joan Murphy, co-founders of Frame , a new breed of fitness studio that are rapidly growing across London. They're two friends who saw a need for a gym experience that was accessible, affordable and fun ... as you'll hear, they very much practice what they preach! This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch, which is right next door to their f...

For this episode, we chat with Siobhan Lyons, Fashion Director of The September Issues , a biannual printed magazine celebrating the diversity and power of global feminism. Ever the polymath, Siobhan also freelances as a creative director, stylist, researcher, artist and teacher. In the face of the turbulent times we live in, we discuss the importance of creativity as a source of education, inspir...

For this episode, we chat with Seetal Solanki, founder of Ma-tt-er , a materials research studio, consultancy and school who are on a mission to expand our understanding and impact of the everyday materials that surround us. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suppl...

For this episode, we chat with Valentina Milanova , Founder and CEO of UK based DAYE - A CDB tampon company who are on a mission a normalise the conversation around female reproductive health. Her story is both fascinating and well as impressive, as she's taking on the challenges of setting up physical manufacturing in the UK, the legal ambiguity of a fast changing cannabis market, as well as...

For this episode we chat with Sara Arnold, Founder of Higher Studio , a couture fashion rental and subscription service based in East London. She is also an active member of Extinction Rebellion who are promoting a fashion boycott, urging people not to buy any new clothes for a year. For some context, 100Bn new clothing items are produced each year, which in turn contributes 10% of the total globa...

Kaave Pour , managing director of SPACE10 , has worked on innovative projects including a study into communal living and the future for meatballs ... backed by IKEA. Intertwining the fields of art, technology and design, SPACE10 works to evolve the human habitat, so that it can adjust to new urban realities. This was recorded in the basement of their workshop in the Meat Packing district in Copenh...

For this episode we spoke with Henrietta Thompson , co-Founder of Harth , a high-end furniture and artwork rental platform that's looking to change the way we think about the objects own. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode we chat with Tobias Peggs , CEO of Square Roots , an urban farming company based in Brooklyn. By pioneering new vertical agriculture technologies, refining the seed-to-sale model and training the next generation of farmers, Tobias is challenging what the future of farming might actually look like. This was recorded in the somewhat noisey Square Roots HQ in Brooklyn. This is a publ...

For this episode we chat with Lucy Hardcastle , an artist who creates sensual storytelling for a digital age. A self-confessed art geek, she's trying to bring more tactile and tangile experiences into our increasingly digital worlds. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

For this episode we chat with Hayley Louisa Brown, Founder of Brick Magazine , an independent magazine celebrating the new age of hip-hop culture. As a professional photographer, she fell out of love with the world of commercial fashion and piled all her money and love of film photography into doing her own thing. This was recorded in the Lyric Studios in Hammersmith. This is a public episode. If...

For this episode, we chat with Gabby Edlin, Founder and CEO of Bloody Good Period , a London based charity seeking to provide menstrual supplies to people who can't afford them. Her story started by facing the stigma head on and will hopefully conclude with her organisation not being needed... when I'm sure she'll go back to being stand-up comedian. It was a fascinating discussion and...

For this episode, we chat with Jules Ehrhardt, Founder at the FKTRY , a creative capital studio who believe the traditional agency models are broken and his State of the Digital Nation is a must read for anyone who works in creative, media or technology. This was recorded in our old Studios in Brooklyn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

For this episode we chat to Danielle Pender , Founder and Editor in Chief of Riposte , a smart magazine for women. Her story from a sleepy Newcastle suburb to becoming one of the leading lights in the independent publishing scene is a fascinating one. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

For this episode we chat to Sam Conniff Allende, author of Be More Pirate and Co-Founder of Livity and Don't Panic . He's on a mission for all businesses to find their true purpose and to get everyone else talking like a pirate in the meantime. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

For this episode we chat with Liv Little, editor and Founder of Gal-Dem , a magazine written by women of colour and non-binary people of colour. She recently won LGBTQ+ broadcaster and journalist of the year and is a leading light within the creative community. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

For this episode, we chat to Pip Jamieson, founder and CEO of The Dots , a digital platform which been described as 'the Linkedin for creatives'. Her mission is to connect people via projects they've worked on rather than who they know. She and her team are based in Protein Studios Shoreditch, which is where this was recorded. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

For this episode we speak with Mark de Lange, Founder and CEO of Ace & Tate , an eyewear company based in Amsterdam and rapidly growing around the world. We’ve worked with Mark and his team over the last few years and I’ve always loved their beautiful products and non-traditional approach. This was recorded in our Studios in London. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...