The Kensington Podcast

Christophe Camara is a locally based free lance web designer who specialises in Squarespace custom built design and development. During this weeks podcast Christophe discusses the importance of having a website for your business, his top tips for creating an engaging website that customers will return to and how how he built our own website visitkensington.co.uk christophecamara.com #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #christophecamara #webdesign

On this weeks Kensington Podcast business owner Nicole Fenton of Beauty by Nicole shares her fascinating career history and the secret to her success as she prepares for her 25th anniversary next year Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington beautybynicolefenton.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #beautybynicole

On this weeks Kensington Podcast Simon McLaughlin, General Manager of Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum shares his lockdown story including how he and his team remained open throughout supporting our NHS and the airlines. And how they are preparing to return to normality in the future. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/london/lonhi/hoteldetail #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #holidayinn #ihghotels #nhs

This weeks Kensington Podcast features James Weston, General Manager of Marks and Spencer Kensington. Throughout the pandemic, James and his team have continued to serve their customers needs and James tells us about how proud he is of his team, how Marks and Spencer are changing the way they operate to continue to meet their customers needs and how M&S continue to introduce innovative and cutting edge services and products. And with Easter just around the corner, James reviews their range of Hot Cross Buns. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington www.marksandspencer.com #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #marksandspencer #hotcrossbuns

Join us on this weeks Kensington Podcast as Selma meets Veronika Solloway​, the founder of iGrow Careers iGrow Careers began in the wake of the 2020 pandemic when we all needed and still need extra support in our lives and careers. Find out how Veronika is helping people around the world find purpose, pass interviews and get to the right place.​ igrowcareers.com instagram.com/igrowcareers twitter.com/IgrowCareers #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #igrowcareers

Join us this week as Selma Meets Adam Norton, the Manager of St. Mary Abbots Centre in Kensington. Adam takes us on a journey through starting his career as a theatre actor alongside the likes of Michael Gambon and Nigel Hawthorne, delving into the world of entrepreneurship and staring his own business and how his love of Kensington and how his new role fills him with pride. www.smacentre.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #StMaryAbbotsCentre #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

This week Luis meets Charles Champion of Champions, as estate agents on Kensington Church Street. Champions approach sets them apart: To deliver the highest level of expertise. To uphold an ethic of good service, always putting our clients first. To strive for the best results but also provide a rewarding experience based on informed, honest communication. These principals are the foundation of their business www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Champions #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

On this weeks podcast Luis meets Sarah MacDonald Brown, owner of Thackeray Gallery based in Kensington's Thackeray Street Working exclusively with living British Artists, Thackeray Gallery has been trading successfully for over 50 years Sarah MacDonald Brown has have built an international reputation for excellence, quality, originality and uniqueness. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Thackeray Gallery #LondonArt #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

“That indefinable personal charm and attraction, which often seems to be a natural gift, in fact exists and can be cultivated in us all.” On this weeks podcast: VALENTINO has been cultivating The Art of Presence since 1981. Contrary to longstanding and popular theories of beauty which render it a quality that is both ethereal and unattainable, The Art of Presence will help you to convey yourself to best advantage by ensuring that the outer image reflects the inner being. In pursuit of his ideals, Valentino stands alone in an industry that is otherwise shallow and prescriptive; his prize, a loyal, socially elite and international client base. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Valentino #TheArtofPresence #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

Being captivated by the history of her fathers' first worldwide selling book – Cobella Hair Avant Garde, she developed a love and passion for session work. Jordanna is a Guest Artist for Wella in UK and Ireland and represents other brands educating globally for Jowelle Scissors and is flying the flag for British Hairdressing as the London Hairdresser of the Year 2019 Finalist. Join us on this weeks Kensington Podcast as Jordanna share her story with us www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Cobella #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

On this week's Kensington Podcast, we are joined by Dina, the Founder and Editor of Kensington Mums. Kensington Mums was established in 2011 with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences and helping Mums learn from one another. #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #StMaryAbbots #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8 #KensingtonMums

Join us for another Kensington Podcast as Selma catches up with Father Jonathan of St. Mary Abbots Church, High Street Kensington Father Jonathan shares his insight into the people and culture of W8 and how they will hold a place in his heart as he moves on to pastures new. We hope and pray that we will be able to come together to celebrate and worship once this pandemic finally passes. Thank you for listening. Stay safe. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #StMaryAbbots #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

Happy New Year! Join us for our first podcast of 2021 as we meet jewellery designer Barbara Harris of Water Jewels and Anya Joanes one of our local artists. Barbara comes from a family of jewellers established in London in the 1860's, there was a lot to spark a child's imagination. Barbara shares her experiences of living in Kensington and how she is inspired by nature and the sea and how her work has brought to Paris and London Fashions week. And then we meet Anya Joanes a painter from Notting Hill. Anya was born in London, in a multicultural ethnic family with an Indian father and a Dutch mother. Growing up in Brazil and Portugal, she is presently living in Notting Hill, London. Anya strives to express meaning and feeling in my paintings and hopefully invite the viewer to find their own interpretation. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #AnyaJoanes #WaterJewels #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8 #NottingHill

Join us for the last podcast of the year as we meet Louise Good, better known as "Boo", Head of Lettings for Savills Kensington as she she shares her experience and passion for the property industry in the Kensington area. And we are also joined by the General Manager of Boot High Street Kensington, Michael McMillan, shares his love for the company he works for, the loyalty of his customers and plans to make the Kensington branch of Boots into one of the finest in the group. We would also like you to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how we can make this podcast better for you in the new year. What would you like to hear more of? What would you like to hear less of? Would you like to be involved? Email your feedback to podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Thank you so much for listening and we will be back in the New Year and we wish you a very happy Christmas. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Savills #Boots #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

Double Episode Maison SL is a family business founded by Susana Lorena, who has worked in lingerie and fashion for many years. She and her sister, Laura Pinheiro, take the stress out of shopping for lingerie and swimwear and will make the experience a pleasure for you. Susana shares some heart-warming stories about how her customers achieve body confidence through the services she offers. And she has some great advice for men looking to purchase lingerie as a Christmas present. Sandra French introduces Gallery 19. Established in 1995 by her husband and artist Gordon, Sandra shares the history their gallery which greatest strengths is that it is a family business. Sandra is also on the board of the Kensington Business Forum and is a trustee of The Friends of Holland Park. maisonsl.com gallery19.com #MaisonSL #Nottinghill #Kensington #KensingtonW8 #WeLoveW8 #swimwear #Lingerie #nightwear #mutibrand #smallbusiness #beach #orderonline #virtualbrafitting #Portuguese #harrods #Porto #bodyconfidence #lace #polkadot #woman # #smallbusiness #bengalcat #tiga #bubbles #bra #bikini #feelgood #toyboy #mastectomy #bodyconfidence #feelyourbest #nursingbra #sportsbra #highstreetkensington #barkers #evelom #customerexperience #mums #dating #pregnancy #Christmasgift #cmisole #motherdaughter #thongs #pyjamas #nighties #stockingfiller #menswear #silk #voucher # #Designer #stellamccartney #doralarsen #parasolrose #andressarda #aubade #banabamoon #brigittebardot #cosabella #empreinte #feraud #gottex #hankypanky #laperla #lisacharmel #lunadiseta #maisonlejaby #mariejo #marjolaine #maryanmehlhorn #nicoleolivier #primadonna #royallounge #trasparenze #wacoal #watercult #trubikini #art #artgallery #familybusiness #framing #painter #publishing #propertymanagement #photographer #thackeraystreet #kensingtonsquare #ridersandsquires #mrthimble #savillerow #montparnasse #ottoemezzo #community #customerloyalty #community #Australians #thefirendsofhollandpark #trutee #kbf #kensingtongardens #artexhibition #theorangery #HollandParkDetectives #peacock #hollandpark #shoplocal #standingbythehighstreet #hiddengems #leightonhouse #18staffordterrace #victoriantownhouse #punch #edwardlinleysambourne #rasellsnurseries #waterstones #kensingtonpalace visitkensington.co.uk

During the last 47 years Richard Young has photographed some the most famous faces in the world from Royalty such as Princess Diana, Prince Charles and The Queen, to Rock and Roll stars including Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney Joni Mitchell to World Leaders such as Nelson Mandela. In fact, Richard can claim to have had breakfast with Nelson Mandela, lunch with The Dalai Lama and Dinner with Fidel Castro. In this access all areas interview, Richard shares his passion for his career that has taken him all over the world. But he now most enjoys walking through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park on his way to work at his Gallery on Holland Street, Kensington W8. Subscribe, listen & enjoy Thank you for listening and remember to keep supporting your local businesses. richardyounggallery.co.uk @richardyounggallery Email Us - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host Selma Anderson - andersonassociates.london Host Luis Guimaraes - nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer Stephen Chandler - instagram.com/stevechandlervo/ Kensington Business Forum kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk #RichardYoung #Photography #PrincessDiana #FreddieMercury #Queen #DavidBowie #TheWho #KateMoss #JohnnyDepp #MickJagger #TheRollingStones #JerryHall #LiveAid #MarcBolan #TRex #TheBeatles #BobDylan #AdamFaith #BillyFury #NelsonMandela #VanMorrison #TheDalaiLama #FidelCastro #EltonJohn #PhilCollins #RonnieWood #BillyZane #JimmyPage #LedZeppelin #ElleMacPherson #MarvinGaye #Hollywood #VanityFair #Oscars #JoniMitchell #Biba #GlenMatlock #MichaelJackson

This week we are joined by Vestalia Chilton, Director of the Kensington & Chelsea Arts Week and Curator of the Exhibitionist Hotel. Despite a challenging year due to lockdown, Vestalia gives us insight into how her team overcame all obstacles and restrictions and managed to bring together the unique and incredible art Kensington has to offer for a very successful Arts Festival. Planning for KCAW 2021 is also underway and Vestalia shares how our local artists and galleries can get involved. Subscribe, listen & enjoy hank you for listening and remember to keep supporting your local businesses. Email Us - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host Selma Anderson - andersonassociates.london Host Luis Guimaraes - nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer Stephen Chandler - instagram.com/stevechandlervo/ Kensington Business Forum kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk

This week, meet the We Love W8 Podcast Team who share humble beginnings and how the podcast is now reaching a global audience. Tom Frost also gives us insight into a Kensington Christmas in 2020 Thank you for listening and remember to keep supporting your local businesses. Email Us - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host Selma Anderson - andersonassociates.london Host Luis Guimaraes - nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer Stephen Chandler - instagram.com/stevechandlervo/ Kensington Business Forum kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk instagram.com/welovew8/ linkedin.com/company/kensington-business-forum

Known as a little gem in the heart of Kensington, Ffiona's Restaurant was been a local favourite for the last 27 years. This week Selma speaks with Ffiona Reid-Owen who shares the hilarious story of how she started out in business, how Kensington has changed over the last 27 years and she shares special moments that reflect the beauty and atmosphere that has become synonymous with Kensington W8. This interview was recorded prior to the November Lockdown announcement and you will get a frank and honest opinion on how COVID has affected local businesses and how the borough have responded in a positive and inspirational way. Despite lockdown, Ffiona's is still open for take-away and she is still offering her world-famous Thanksgiving Turkey dinner. www.ffionas.com instagram.com/ffionasnotes facebook.com/ffionasrestaurant Thank you for listening and remember to keep supporting your local businesses. Email Us - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host Selma Anderson - andersonassociates.london Host Luis Guimaraes - nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer Stephen Chandler - steviechandler@hotmail.com Kensington Business Forum - kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk

We are delighted to present to you a frank and honest interview with the Member of Parliament for Kensington, Felicity Buchan. During this difficult and uncertain period, Felicity Buchan has continued to work tirelessly throughout with the aim of achieving her vision for Kensington, that it should be the best place to live and work for all our residents – and that means thriving high streets, improved air quality and new housing developments which will be the conservation areas of the future. It also means we must support the North Kensington community as we rebuild following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. felicitybuchan.com instagram.com/felicitybuchan twitter.com/felicitybuchan facebook.com/felicitybuchankensington Thank you for listening and remember to keep supporting your local businesses. Email Us - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host Selma Anderson - andersonassociates.london Host Luis Guimaraes - nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer Stephen Chandler - instagram.com/stevechandlervo/ Kensington Business Forum kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk instagram.com/welovew8/ linkedin.com/company/kensington-business-forum #Kensington #KensingtonW8 #WeLoveW8 #FelicityBuchan #DesignMuseum #RBKC #London #England #GreatBritain #KensingtonBusinessForum #SupportYourLocalBusiness #We❤️W8 #rishisunak #london #visitlondon #londoneconomy #hospitality #kensington #southkensington #nottinghill @welovew8 @selma_kensingtonw8 @mrkensingtonandchelsea @stevechandlervo @felicitybuchan

Hello Kensington! This week as Luis catches up with Michael Plant about his company Biofires located on the High Street., Selma checks in with Illir the owner and manager of Cafe Phillies. Links for each business and their instagram profiles included below. As well as the contact information for the Kensington Business Forum and the Kensington W8 Podcast Team. We Love W8 - Bringing the Community together in Kensington Biofires Kensington www.biofires.com/content/6-showroom instagram.com/biofires/ Cafe Phillies - cafephillies.co.uk/ instagram.com/cafephillieslondon/ Contact & Creatives Contact the Podcast Team - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Kensington Business Forum https://kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Host - Selma Anderson - https://www.andersonassociates.london/ Host - Luis Guimaraes - https://www.nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Presenter & Producer - Stephen Chandler - https://twitter.com/steviechandler5 #Kensington #KensingtonW8 #WeLoveW8 #TheKensingtonMagazine #RichardMiersGardenDesign #DesignMuseum #RBKC #London #England #GreatBritain #KensingtonBusinessForum #SupportYourLocalBusiness #We❤️W8 @welovew8 @selma_kensingtonw8 @mrkensingtonandchelsea @stevechandlervo

This week as Luis speaks to garden designer Richard Miers and Selma speaks to Lucy Elliott, the editor and founder of The Kensington Magazine. Links included below. Richard Miers Links Richard Miers Garden Design www.richardmiers.com Richard Miers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richardmiers/?hl=en Lucy Elliot Links The Kensington Magazine - http://www.thekensingtonmagazine.com/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/thekensingtonmagazine/?hl=en Lucy Elliott Photography - https://www.lucyelliottphotography.com/ Contact & Creatives Podcast - podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Kensington Business Forum https://kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk Selma Anderson - https://www.andersonassociates.london/ Luis Guimaraes - https://www.nestseekers.com/agent/luis-guimaraes Stephen Chandler - https://twitter.com/steviechandler5 #Kensington #KensingtonW8 #WeLoveW8 #TheKensingtonMagazine #RichardMiersGardenDesign #DesignMuseum #RBKC #London #England #GreatBritain #KensingtonBusinessForum #SupportYourLocalBusiness #We❤️W8 @welovew8 @selma_kensingtonw8 @mrkensingtonandchelsea @stephen_chandler_

This week we are delighted to bring you a fascinating interview with Duncan Sanders, Head of Trading for the Design Museum in Kensington. Duncan discusses the impact of COVID restrictions on the Museums operations, current exhibitions, future exhibitions and pays tribute to the found of the Design Museum, Sir Terrence Conran. https://designmuseum.org/ To get in touch with the WeLoveW8 team email us at podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk To learn more about the Kensington Business Forum and to get involved see our website https://kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk

This week Luis is joined by Joanne Mills, Director of Interiors by Joanne Mills. Interiors By Joanne Mills www.interiorsbyjoannemills.co.uk A new WeLoveW8 Podcast is available every Thursday Follow us on Instagram WeLoveW8 Email us podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk To learn more about the Kensington Business Forum and to get involved see our website https://kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk

This week Selma speaks to Sheila of the Non Stop Party about their preparations for Halloween and Christmas as well as her favourite Kensington restaurant. The Non Stop Party Shop 214-216 Kensington High Street London W8 7RG Opening Times Monday to Saturday 9:30 – 6pm Sunday 11 - 5pm https://www.nonstopparty.co.uk A new WeLoveW8 Podcast is available every Thursday Follow us on Instagram WeLoveW8 Email us podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk To learn more about the Kensington Business Forum and to get involved see our website https://kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk

To launch our brand new WeLoveW8 Podcast Selma and Luis go out into the community to interview Stall Holders, MP's, local residents and even the Mayor of Kensington at the launch of the brand new High Street Kensington Farmers' Market. Opening Times - Sunday 10am - 2pm https://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/high-street-kensington/ Follow us on Instagram WeLoveW8 Email us podcast@kensingtonbusinessforum.co.uk A new WeLoveW8 Podcast is available every Thursday The Kensington Business Forum are pleased to present the brand new We Love W8 Podcast with Selma and Luis. Each week, we will be speaking to business owners, key stakeholders and the local residents of London W8 to learn about the Royal Borough and discover what it's like to live and work there. Join us every Thursday by downloading the We Love W8 podcast from Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Radio Public, Pocketcasts and other platforms.

The Kensington Business Forum are delighted to launch their new series of podcasts with Selma and Luis. Each week, we will speak to a different business owner, local resident and other key stakeholders in W8 to find out a bit more about them, their business, what brought them to Kensington High Street and what is their favourite or least favourite! part of W8 Join us every Thursday by downloading the We Love W8 podcast from Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts and Spotify. You can also follow us on Instagram by searching WeLoveW8 And using NextDoor Neighbourhood hub – Kensington Business Forum We hope you will join us every week as we celebrate all that's great in W8