Jazz Shapers

James Gordon is the Founder of Digico and the CEO of Audiotonix, creators of digital mixing consoles for Live Sound, Theatre & Broadcast. James joins Elliot to talk about his 'love affair' with music and the power for him of dyslexia; of seeing things differently.

Tim Fung is the founder and CEO of Airtasker, a digital marketplace connecting people who need work done, with trusted, local people who want to work. Tim joins Elliot to tell us why he's the eternal optimist, and of the profound impact that giving people a way to make money has on him.

Serial entrepreneur Mike Welch OBE is the Founder of blackcircles.com and tirescanner.com, the online tyre retailers. Mike joins Elliot to share how running a tyre business from his childhood bedroom (and night-shift work in a local Tesco) led to Michelin acquiring his company for £50 million, and his current role leading one of America's largest tyre retailers.

Serial entrepreneur Charles Dunstone is the co-founder of mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse, and the founder of broadband and TV provider, the TalkTalk Group. Charles joins Elliot to talk about his rebellious nature, his huge respect for the frontline of sales, and the joy he feels when it's his team against the world.

Jasmine Richards is an author and the Founder of Storymix, the children’s fiction development “studio" with a social purpose. Jasmine joins Elliot to talk about storytelling as activism and her journey to tackle the lack of diversity in children's books.

This Saturday, Jazz Shapers is back! And joining Elliot to kick off the new season is Sarah Turner, co-founder of Angel Academe, an angel investment network supporting female-founded tech businesses. Sarah talks about her journey of disrupting the historically male-dominated world of investment, and why creating more diverse environments are for the benefit of all.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE is the founder of "The Black Farmer" range of food products. For the last Jazz Shapers of the year, Wilfred joins Elliot to share his remarkable stories of overcoming adversity as he fought for his childhood dream, to own his own farm.

Vanessa Jacobs is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Restory, an aftercare service, restoring Luxury Fashion. Vanessa joins Elliot to share her inspirations and the challenges of starting a business 'too early,' before the rise of circular fashion and sustainability.

Alex Myers is the Founder and Group CEO of Manifest, a creative communications agency. Alex joins Elliot to chat about his childhood dream to be the ‘Saatchi and Saatchi of Yorkshire’ - and why his company has become one of the most awarded creative networks in the world. Jazz Shapers features interviews with entrepreneurs – Business Shapers – who have broken the mould and achieved success in thei...

Joanna Jensen is the Founder of Childs Farm, a sensitive toiletry brand for babies and children. Joanna joins Elliot to tell her uplifting tale of how her drive to soothe her daughter's discomfort led to home-made remedies and now an international, celebrated business. Jazz Shapers features interviews with entrepreneurs - Business Shapers - who have broken the mould and achieved success in their f...

George Bramble is the founder of Beco, a sustainable pet food and products company. George joins Elliot to talk about his childhood passion for the natural world and his journey towards creating a sustainable business. Jazz Shapers features interviews with entrepreneurs - Business Shapers - who have broken the mould and achieved success in their fields. It's about the people behind the business, a...

Kate Halfpenny is a designer and the founder of British luxury bridalwear brand, Halfpenny London. Kate joins Elliot to talk about life as a rule-breaker and her passion - and vision - for British industry. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Re...

Kate Bright is a licensed female bodyguard and founder and CEO of UMBRA International Group, the Secure Lifestyle' company. Kate joins Elliot to talk about disrupting an overwhelmingly male industry and why her Academy is helping ex-professional sports men and women enter the UK security industry. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on M...

Jack Scott is the co-founder of Dash Water, the British sparkling water brand, infused with wonky fruit and vegetables. Jack joins Elliot to talk about growing up in a farming family and how that entrepreneurial spirit is helping him grow not only his brand but indeed a new drinks category. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday a...

Thea Green MBE is the Founder of Nails INC, the British beauty brand. Thea joins Elliot to share her advice and experiences, from launching her first nail bar to growing a 4-brand business. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and...

Back for a brand new season! Jonathan Holmes is the Founder and CEO of LuxDeco, the luxury interiors platform. Jonathan joins Elliot to talk about the benefits (and fireworks) of growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and where he found his love of luxury. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business B...

Back for a brand new season! Dhruvin Patel is an optometrist and founder of Ocushield, the medically-rated screen protectors that filter out harmful blue light. Dhruvin joins Elliot to talk about the duty-of-care instilled in him from an early age, and he shares why he turned down the Dragon's Den offer, after a successful, high-pressure pitch. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broa...

Back for a brand new season! Anne Boden shares her stories of busting stereotypes and facing up to prejudice as she set out to fix a financial system that was stuck in the past. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand...

Special Encore edition of Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues,...

Daniel George on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongsid...

Philippa White on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongsi...

Andrea Berchowitz on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alon...

Alice Williams on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongsi...

Penny Streeter on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongsi...

Nick Boyle on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongside i...