Chez Carrie: How an American beat French bureaucracy to open a chic Paris bistro
25/02/2026 | 29min
Michigan native Carrie Solomon talks about moving from the Midwest to Paris, her unconventional path into the French culinary scene and how returning to the kitchen led her to open a neighbourhood bistro while rebuilding her life after personal loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have smart glasses finally grown up?
18/02/2026 | 28min
For many, smart glasses still carry baggage brought on by early flops in the space and more recent privacy concerns. Can they shed their bad reputation? Even Realities co-founders Will Wang and Nikolaj Schnoor outline their anti-camera, design-led approach and why clarity of vision could help to outmanoeuvre Big Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is the new luxury consumer? Richard Mille’s Peter Harrison on adaptability and knowing your customer
11/02/2026 | 27min
Peter Harrison, Richard Mille EMEA’s CEO, on the Swiss watchmaker’s growth and navigating the changing needs of luxury consumers. Plus: Strawberry Group’s Emilie Stordalen on taking an active part in shaping customer demands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When is the right time to leave your job and start a business?
04/02/2026 | 30min
We meet Frédéric Robles, CEO of French tech-hospitality platform Namastay. And: the CMO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority joins to discuss a district-transforming project just minutes from downtown Riyadh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why sleep is still the ultimate luxury. And: what simplification teaches us about better business
28/01/2026 | 30min
Alistair Hughes, managing director for Savoir Beds, talks about the storied history of the century-old bedmaker who has, literally, supported figures including Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. He discusses craftsmanship and changes in premium markets. Plus: we meet global strategist Farah Ragheb, founder of leadership consultancy The Simplified Model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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