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The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Emma Flaherty
Emma is an experienced Recruitment Lead with strong business acumen developed through in-house and external recruitment across the Financial Services industry.
She is also the founder of award-winning social enterprise 'MoneyGirl' which seeks to improve financial literacy amongst young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
They provide support both in-person and online through their city and community events and social media/blog.
2017 Award Winner of UnLtd
Shortlisted for Women In Finance Awards 2017
Listed on the Natwest WISE 100 (Women in Social Enterprise)
2025-01-131h 23
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Tom WhitwellTom
This is more of a list of useful links but it should be handy for those who want to dig deeper - definitely one for the synth geeks and tech heads –––>
– aunt - horse pathologist and specialises in rabbits too
– used to run a blog - ‘Music Thing’ • https://musicthing.blogspot.com/
– coming from different age, when writing about gear was very different to now
– beginning of the age of Raspberry Pi / Arduino etc - homemade circuit kits etc
– access to China was a gamechanger - getting kits prepared the...
2020-06-111h 11
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Raymond SagayamDuring this episode Raymond talks to host Ben about growing up in a close knit globe trotting family with a diplomat father and a mother who was a spiritual role model.
They discuss the difference between character and reputation and receptivity vs emptiness as well as the effects of alcohol and productivity.
Raymond also talks about rise in awareness of mental wellbeing etc, but how mental health is still a prevalent issue.
2020-02-1058 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with David AbnerHost Ben has a wonderful podchat with David discussing his career in finance which has taken him to Wall Street and now back to London.
David talks about never really having a career plan and how he bases so many of his decisions on instinct gained from being a trader.
The conversation looks at friendships and how those friendship groups can reduce as you get older as well as family and the impact Davids grandparents had on him.
2020-02-0458 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Justin OnuekwusiThis episode hears host Ben talking to Justin Onuekwusi about the person behind the professional.
Justin talks openly about the importance of family and specifically the impact his grandmother had on him.
He also discusses his thoughts on social media and the ramifications of it.
Justin discusses at length his thoughts on diversity and using the fact he is from a minority as a positive force and how he finds building trust and deeper relationships is helped through face to face meeting.
This is a wonderful conversation and was an absolute p...
2020-01-3056 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First Series 2 ep10 with Graham BurkeGraham is talent Acquisition Professional with extensive knowledge of the investment management market including Real estate, infrastructure, quantitative trading, private Equity and liquid hedge fund strategies. During this podcast Graham chats to host Ben about his upbringing, the similarities which he and his father have although in working in different lines of work.He discusses male mental health in general and the idea of manliness and masculinity. There is much spoken about people perceptions of us and the processes of interviews and so much more.
2020-01-1600 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Jennifer OckwellJennifer is an experienced business head with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry.
Listen to Jennifer talk to Ben about growing up with very little money in Rutland and how that has affected her thoughts on the equation of money, happiness and success.
She talks at length about children with autism and the impact it can have on the parents.
2020-01-0246 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Mona ShahMona is a CFA charter holder and has a first class degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol.
After eleven years at Rathbones Investment Management, she embarked on a new challenge at Stonehage Fleming in September 2018. Mona sits on the Investment Committee and is launching the firm’s multi asset ESG offering in the second half of 2019.
During this podcast Mona chats to Ben about being an only child and never having to share as a child and the impact that had on her in regards to success and winning then and how...
2019-12-2657 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Barry SmithBarry C Smith is a professor of philosophy and directs the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study. He is also the founding director of the Centre for the Study of the Senses, which pioneers collaborative research between philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists.
Barry spoke to Ben about the examples his parents showed him at a young age by treating him like an adult rather than a child. His efforts to reaching a point of total calm aswell as a free and easy attitude to death and the ever moving world we li...
2019-12-121h 08
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Andrew BurchillAndrew has over 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry, building and managing investment communication and thought leadership teams at various blue chip companies. These include Legg Mason, Legal & General Investment Management, Coutts & Co. and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.
During this podcast Andrew talks to Ben about the impact of the death of friends at a young age and the importance of health. His relationship with his charismatic scientist father and his love and respect for his brother.
He spoke at length about early internet to bitcoin onwards, in relation to future of print media and...
2019-12-0558 minThe Person First PodcastThe Person First with Sarah AnglissSarah Angliss is a British composer, multi-instrumentalist and sound historian whose music combines ancient instruments with theremin, electronics and her own robotic inventions. She performs her music live and also composes for theatre. In November 2018 she received an artists award from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
During this podcast Sarah chats to Ben about growing up and the impact her grandmother had on her. The consequences that having septicaemia at 13 had on her life.
She talks openly about her approach to work, success and happiness, not tying your identity into the thing you. The importance of keep...
2019-11-2859 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Jagz KoonerJagz Kooner is an English producer who has worked with Radio 4, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream for whom he co-produced their cover version of the song 'Some Velvet Morning' sung this time by the model Kate Moss, Garbage and Infadels.
He has created remixes for Massive Attack "Butterfly Caught" with additional vocals from the English electronic music vocalist Tara McDonald. His remix "My Beautiful Friend" from The Charlatans was so groundbreaking that it inspired Eddy Temple-Morris, a DJ at the XFM radio station to form a show dedicated to remixes.
Kooner also worked with Rammstein...
2019-11-211h 06
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Vian SharifAs financial firms become increasingly attuned to issues of reputation, CSR, and environmental social governance, Vian is privileged to be at the forefront of these initiatives at international investment firm Investec Asset Management. Heading Global Communications for all regions ex.Africa, she has been a key player in identifying, strengthening, and communicating the initiatives we lead to support these global issues. Alongside this, as Foundation Partner at leading global digital asset brokerage BCB Group, she is spearheading the search for cutting edge innovation to accelerate our world towards a positive future.
My work reflects my deep p...
2019-11-141h 12
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Hal RitsonHenry Ritson is a British musician and record producer. He is an instrumental performer, singer, writer or producer on over 700 electronic/urban music songs, including tracks by Dizzee Rascal,the Sugababes, Nas, The Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J, Iggy Azalea, Duke Dumont, Avicii, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Sigma, Rizzle Kicks, Chemical Brothers, Cee Lo Green and David Guetta and singing the lead vocals on the international hit single "Tell Me Why" by Supermode.
Ritson is co-writer and co-producer of Katy Perry's 2015 Christmas song "Every Day Is a Holiday"together with Duke Dumont.
He was Musical Director...
2019-11-071h 11
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Pablo StrongPablo read Music at St John’s College, Cambridge, where he was a Choral scholar and a Lay Clerk. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, and participated in the ENO Opera Works programme.
Aside from a successful career in opera, Pablo is behind the successful YouTube street documentary series "Streets Of London" where Pablo asks members of the general public a multitude of insightful questions.
The YouTube channel has over 36,000 subscribers to date.
watch here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3cGZikmp773zSLivApV1g
2019-10-311h 06
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with David EdwardsDavid is a university lecturer as well as being a stand up comedian.
This interest in comedy has led to David being a co-host of the hugely successful David Earl produced podcast "Brian Gittins & Friends"
We was thrilled get the opportunity to sit, talk and record this episode of The Person First.
2019-10-241h 21
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Dr Suzi GageSuzanne H. Gage is a British psychologist and epidemiologist who is interested in the nature of associations between lifestyle behaviours and mental health. She is a lecturer at the University of Liverpool and has a popular science podcast, "Say Why to Drugs", which explores substance use.
Suzi Gage is from Missenden, Buckinghamshire, where she completed A-Levels in Maths, Biology, Music and English at Dr Challonders High School. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2004 and Masters degree in cognitive neuropsychology from University College London in 2005. Prior to her Ph.D., Gage concentrated on language, specifically the...
2019-10-171h 01
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Ruti OlajugbagbeRuti Olajugbagbe , known professionally as Ruti, is an English singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after winning the seventh series of The Voice UK, where she won a recording contract with Polydor Records.
In 2018, Ruti auditioned for The Voice UK, and joined Sir Tom Jones's team. After winning the series, her winner's single "Dreams", a cover of the Cranberries song, reached number 1 on the UK iTunes Store, and debuted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
2019-10-0355 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Matt Stocks
Matt has had a fascinating career in the media being a presenter on Scuzz TV and Kerrang! Radio. He is a established music journalist and has recently gone on to launch the successful "Life In The Stocks" podcast, talking to the likes of John Lydon, Gene Simmons and Stephen Graham etc
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2019-09-2650 min
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Nick BattNick Batt was one half of production duo DNA, best known for releasing a remix of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" in 1990.
As well as "Tom's Diner", the duo remixed another second Suzanne Vega track, "Rusted Pipe", and a radio mix of "Rosemary" in 2000. After a brief lull, DNA reappeared with a mix of the Loreena McKennitt track "The Mummers' Dance", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart in 1997.
Batt has worked extensively with Goldfrapp on Felt Mountain, Black Cherry, and Supernature; he also received an Ivor Novello Award for co-writing "Strict...
2019-09-191h 04
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Remi Ray
Remi has a Strong business development acumen with a demonstrated history in innovation and an award winning concept in entrepreneurship.
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2019-09-121h 29
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Bev ShahThe Person First
Episode 10
Special Guest Bev Shah
Bhavini ‘Bev' Shah, is the Founder and CEO of City Hive, the only professional network dedicated to uniting, supporting and championing women at all levels of asset and investment management. Prior to setting up City Hive she clocked up over fifteen years' in the City at some of the world's largest financial institutions
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2019-09-051h 18
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Matt OomenMatt Oomen is the global head of distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management
Responsible for sales, product development and marketing for BNY Mellon Investment Management globally, covering institutional and retail channels, all asset classes including fixed income, equity & alternatives and all product delivery types.
2019-08-291h 20
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Guy Hughes WilsonGuy is a creative and entrepreneurial marketing and advertising practitioner, having worked in media agencies in UK and International pitch management and consulting and most recently in commercial partnerships and sales at BBC Worldwide.
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2019-08-281h 18
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Bobby Bloomfield
Bobby is a dance, rock and indie record producer and audio engineer living in Stoke Newington, London.
He is co-founder of The Rattle.
The co-working studio complexes shared by artists and music startups in London and Los Angeles.
He is also a former member of the British dance-punk group Does It Offend You, Yeah?.
Bloomfield's list of work includes writing, production and remixes for Does It Offend You, Yeah?, 50 Cent, Linkin Park, The Faint, Natalia Kills, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Christopher Lee and Vienna Ditto. Bloomfield has also produced music fo...
2019-08-151h 24
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Jason Reed
Jason is the founder and host of the hugely successful Stop & Search Podcast, which is part of Scroobius Pips Distraction Pieces Network.
Alongside this Jason is also a writer who has a regular column in the Pod Bible publication
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2019-08-081h 37
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Gary Hayes
In the days following the 7/7 London bombings in 2005, acting sergeant Gary Hayes of the British Transport police (BTP) was assigned to the temporary mortuary where bodies were being brought for identification.
“When we got bodies in they’d been down in those tunnels for two or three days, the decomposition, I’ve never seen anything like it in my life,” he said.
But it was a less visceral sight that proved to be the trigger for the chronic, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) he developed that he believes eventually cost him his job – a card writ...
2019-08-011h 07
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Jordan Gray
Jordan is an English comedian, recording artist, radio host, actress and author.
She came to fame on BBC1’s The Voice UK in 2016 #TeamPaloma. Jordan made TV history as the show’s first ever Transgender contestant – and the first competitor ever to be asked back to the show within the same series.
Her ‘Battle Round’ duet with Theo Llewellyn is widely regarded as not only the series’ emotional highlight but also one of ‘the most honest moments in reality television’.
In 2017, after a decade in the pop and indie music industry (touring and recor...
2019-07-251h 09
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Gary Mansfield
At the age of 18, Gary Mansfield was given a prison sentence for actual bodily harm, following an incident where £4.2m of heroin was found in his car.
Now a professional artist, encouraged by a teacher in prison and urged on by leading lights in the artistic community, Gary is in a very different place to where he started out.
In this episode Ben and Alvin talk to Gary and find out about the person first.
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2019-07-182h 09
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with PC Leon McLeod
Leon McLeod was one of the first police officers on the scene of the London Bridge terror attack.
The father-of-one and his colleague PC Wayne Marques, armed only with their batons, gave chase to the knife-wielding terrorists, with little thought for their own safety.
Among the screams and chaos, Leon kept his cool and helped dozens of victims – many of whom had been enjoying a night out at Borough Market – by giving them first aid and carrying them to safety.
Then PC McLeod realised his colleague had been set upon by all three...
2019-07-111h 25
The Person First PodcastThe Person First with Stewart Roberts
Hairdresser Stewart Roberts, 56, knows only too well the issues facing people dealing with substance abuse and homelessness.
So in 2014, he set out to make a difference. He went down to the Salvation Army in Romford, bringing his scissors, and offered to trim whoever was waiting in line for a hot meal. After a successful first session, other shelters soon started asking for Stewart to come and do the same for their clients.
Haircuts4Homeless was born.
Now he’s got 300 volunteers working in 45 UK locations and together, Haircuts4Homeless has issued ove...
2019-07-041h 03