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Jazz Shapers

Bauer Media
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Covid-19
Bluebella
PRESS Healthfoods
Egress
Female Entrepreneurship
Lingerie Market
Women's Empowerment
Gohenry
Education
Leadership
Venture Capital
The Six Pack Revolution
Nutrition
Kimai
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Bold Bean Co
Coffee Industry

Jazz Shapers features interviews with founders - business shapers – who, like the shapers of jazz, soul and blues have defied convention, broken the mould and gone on to achieve great success. In each episode host Elliot Moss persuades a business pioneer to reveal their motivations, their character and how they deal with challenges and opportunities. A Jazz FM production.

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Latest Episodes

Michelle Feeney is the Founder and CEO of Floral Street, a British fragrance brand. In the last episode of the current series, Michelle joins Elliot to chat about leading MAC cosmetics to become the world’s biggest make-up brand and how Floral Street... more

Hidde Hoogcarspel is the Founding and Managing Partner at early-stage venture capital fund DFF Ventures, and the co-founder of SpaceBuzz Foundation, giving children a virtual ‘space travel’ experience. Hidde joins Elliot to talk about how his friends... more

John Ramsay is the founder of Social Ability, a health-tech company dedicated to revolutionising care through joyful, interactive, light-based activities. John joins Elliot to talk about how the experience, aged 12,  of caring for his father when he ... more

As the music world pays tribute to Kanya King following her death at the age of 57, this is another chance to hear the founder and "visionary" of the Mobo Awards taking with Elliot Moss on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya in 2014.

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Recent Guests

Michelle Feeney
Founder and CEO of Floral Street
Floral Street
Episode: Michelle Feeney: Founder and CEO of Floral Street
Hidde Hoogcarspel
Founding and managing partner at DFF Ventures; co-founder of SpaceBuzz Foundation and SchoolCussa
DFF Ventures; SpaceBuzz; SchoolCussa
Episode: Hidde Hoogcarspel: Founding & Managing Partner of DFF Ventures
Kanya King
Founder and CEO of the Mobo organization
Mobo Awards / Mobo organization
Episode: Kanya King CBE: Mobo Awards founder and "visionary"
Abigail Tan
CEO of St Giles Hotel Group and founder of Hotels with Heart Foundation
St Giles Hotel Group; Hotels with Heart Foundation
Episode: Abigail Tan: CEO of St Giles Hotel Group
Amelia Miller
Co-founder of Ivy, AI upskilling and talent network
Ivy
Episode: Amelia Miller: Co-founder of ivee
Mahdi Yahya
Founder and CEO of Ori Industries; President of Radiant
Ori Industries; Radiant
Episode: Mahdi Yahya: Founder and CEO of Ori Industries
Emily Lui
Co-founder of Cutter & Squidge, pastry innovator and lawyer by training
Cutter & Squidge
Episode: Emily Lui: Co- founder of Cutter & Squidge
Steve Chalke
Author, Baptist minister, founder of the Oasis Trust
Oasis Trust
Episode: Author and Baptist Minister Steve Chalke MBE
Rob Abrahams
Co-founder of Coat, marketing and growth
Coat
Episode: Rob Abrahams and Rob Green: Co-founders of COAT

Host

Elliot Moss
Host of Jazz Shapers

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Scaling Is a Design Choice

    This was such a grounded, strategic conversation. What stood out most is how leadership isn’t just about building a product, it’s about designing the conditions under which teams can think clearly, iterate boldly, and scale with confidence. You didn’t just unpack the Tyk journey, you illuminated the mindset patterns that separate founders who endure from those who merely survive. Truly appreciated the depth and clarity you brought to this discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Creating Accessibility as Human Innovation

    This conversation with Dr. Mick Donegan was such a beautiful example of innovation rooted in empathy. What stood out wasn’t just the technology — it was the way technology becomes a bridge to dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for people often left out of the conversation. You didn’t just spotlight solutions, you spotlighted people, and that’s where real transformation lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Where Innovation Meets Impulse

    What really stood out in your conversation with Ben Branson was how creativity sprouted from a simple curiosity — and then became a global brand with purpose. You didn’t just trace the journey of Seedlip, you revealed the pulse behind it: the refusal to accept the status quo and the courage to give form to a new possibility. Thanks for making entrepreneurship feel both audacious and accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A true gem of a cast

    Real stories about business presented with humour and passion by the inimitable Elliot Moss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tony Christo
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Interview with Jasmine Richard’s

    Loved this interview. What an inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJC70
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host delivers intimate interviews that illuminate both personal and professional journeys.
Listeners appreciate the mix of business advice and inspirational stories.
Grounded, strategic leadership insights with a focus on mindset and scaling.
High-quality conversations that mix creativity, branding, and impact in compelling ways.
Empathetic, human-centered storytelling with practical lessons for founders.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Michelle Feeney: Founder and CEO of Floral Street
Q: What shaped your decision to start Floral Street at a later stage in your career?
She explains that her transition was driven by a mix of personal readiness and market opportunity, plus a longstanding desire to build a brand that prioritizes sustainability and social impact, rather than simply following conventional beauty industry norms.
John Ramsay: Founder of Social Ability
Q: How do you sell a methodology that sits alongside a piece of kit, and what makes Social Ability different from selling traditional hardware?
The approach is partnership-driven rather than just selling a device; we train staff, demonstrate ongoing value, and show how the technology facilitates authentic interactions, which drives adoption.
Amelia Miller: Co-founder of ivee
Q: How would you describe Ivy and what makes it different from other upskilling platforms?
Ivy is the missing layer to unlock AI productivity by focusing on adoption and practical AI fluency, not just content. The platform combines a brand, a clear mission, and founder-led delivery to turn complex AI into something approachable and applicable for real work.
Author and Baptist Minister Steve Chalke MBE
Q: How do you sustain energy and creativity for large, multi-faceted organizations?
By recognizing the balance between pioneers and settlers, ensuring collaboration across leadership roles, and maintaining a clear master vision that guides all activities.
Author and Baptist Minister Steve Chalke MBE
Q: How did you go from an idea to a tangible project?
By leveraging speaking engagements to build visibility, launching multiple youth projects, and eventually securing a donor-backed hostel through persistence and timing.

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What is Jazz Shapers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with founders and business shapers who blend ambition with purpose, exploring leadership, resilience, and the craft of building influential brands. Guests hail from hospitality, technology, sustainability, fashion, media, and social enterprise, with each episode unpacking how they navigated growth, pivoted through challenges, and aligned values with commercial success. Expect thoughtful, human-centered storytelling, candid reflections on leadership, and practical lessons you can apply to growth, branding, and mission-driven ventures. A distinctive thread across episodes is the emphasis on culture, storytelling, and communities—often weaving in creativity, design, and ethical impact as core drivers o... more

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Recent guests on Jazz Shapers include:

1. Michelle Feeney
2. Hidde Hoogcarspel
3. Kanya King
4. Abigail Tan
5. Amelia Miller
6. Mahdi Yahya
7. Emily Lui
8. Steve Chalke

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