The Real Rendezvous Podcast

On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal talk to Hilary Forrester a leader and expert in global real estate marketing. The conversation spans Hilary’s journey from her early days in London, through her extensive experience in the property marketing sector, including her time at Land Securities, British Land and her pivotal role in Battersea Power Stat...

On this episode of the Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal talk to Randall Siddeley, a renowned landscape designer. Randle shares his childhood experiences, including living with dyslexia and the lack of understanding he faced at school, as well as his love for nature which was evident from a young age.  He describes his career journey from working with his famous...

On this episode of the Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal talk to Alex Vaughan, co-founder of Lucas Fox, a leading luxury real estate agency in Spain. Alex shares his journey from being a media lawyer in London to transitioning into real estate in Spain. He discusses his recent years, which included getting married, selling a majority stake in his business and moving...

On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal explore the inspiring journey of Jenny Weiss and Helen Bygraves, co-founders of Hill House Interiors. From modest beginnings to building one of the UK’s leading luxury interior design studios, Jenny and Helen reflect on the unexpected meeting that sparked an almost 30 year partnership and the trust, resilience...

On this episode of the Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal interview Matteo Atti, the Global Chief Marketing Officer at VistaJet. They explore Matteo's unique career journey, starting from his early days at Gucci during the Tom Ford era, moving through his experiences in fashion and technology with roles at Bottega Venetta, Paul Smith, and Nokia. Matteo shares his phil...

On this episode of the Real Rendezvous podcast, hosts Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal interview Jenny Naylor, a prominent figure in branded residences and luxury real estate marketing. They discuss her upbringing in Lancashire, the impact of her parents being teachers, and the tragic loss of family members that shaped her outlook on life. Jenny shares detailed insights from her illustrious caree...

On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Peter Swain, AI Educator & Strategist to ask the questions that are on everyone's minds: Is AI actually good for us? Could it be making society fairer — or just reinforcing bias in new ways? And the question we’ve all thought but rarely say out loud… will AI kill us? Peter is an internationally recognised...

On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal are joined by Mark O'Callaghan, the man who helped turn Echlin, an award-winning design and development studio into one of the most revered names in high-end residential development and luxury homes in prime Central London. From designing the elegant penthouses atop the Battersea Power station to interior designing to...

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 doe...

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...

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...

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 ca...

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 wit...

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 development...

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...

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 cours...

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 hi...

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 marke...

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...

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 bea...

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 infamo...

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 conversatio...

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...

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 bein...

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 Mex...