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Places She Shapes

Zoe Smeeth
Construction Industry
Women In Construction
WSP
Entrepreneurship
Ambition
Argyll
Leadership
Amanda Salt
Cast Interiors
Mace
London
Women In Leadership
Sable & Sage
IWG
Historic Royal Palaces
Architecture
Spacelab
UK Construction Industry
Design and Build
Grief

Places She Shapes, hosted by Zoe Smeeth and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, is a show that puts the spotlight on those driving and thriving in the property, construction, real estate, fit-out industries, and more. It’s a chance to hear the sliding door moments, the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious, that have shaped each guest's journey.

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Latest Episodes

Season 3 | Episode 8 – Places She Shapes with Zoe Smeeth

Some people map out exactly where they will end up. Kara Carter, owner and director of Spacelab, is not one of them. She was the kid who loved to draw, the teenager juggling three jobs, the gr... more

New Tracks | Episode 7 – Places She Shapes with Zoe Smeeth

Lisa Ames-Hall is a project manager at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and more. She is also an archite... more

Season 3 | Episode 6 – Places She Shapes with Zoe Smeeth

Emma Foster knew she wanted to be involved in buildings from the moment a careers advisor wrote the word "architect" on a piece of paper. She went to Liverpool, realised within days that archi... more

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New Tracks | Episode 5 – Places She Shapes with Zoe Smeeth

Rochelle Wright is an electrician at PPS Electrical, working on the Sellafield nuclear site in the Lake District. She is also a bodybuilder, a mum, and the founder of Herbasix, a platform sh... more

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Recent Guests

Kara Carter
Owner and Director of Spacelab
Spacelab
Episode: Kara Carter: The Art of Committing
Lisa Ames-Hall
Project Manager, Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: Lisa Ames-Hall: Project Manager to the Palaces
Emma Foster
Development Director at BGO
BGO
Episode: Emma Foster: From Lego to London's Biggest Developments
Rochelle Wright
Electrician for PPS Electrical; advocate for women in construction
PPS Electrical
Episode: Rochelle Wright: The Electrician Fighting for Change
Emily Smith
CEO of Argyll, real estate and flexible workspace operator
Argyll
Episode: Emily Smith: Are You Sitting At The Right Table?
Grace Allen
Founder of Sable & Sage
Sable & Sage
Episode: Grace Allen: How To Be Successful Before You’re 25
Tamsin Bennett
Senior Technical Manager at Wates Land and Development, industry advocate
Wates
Episode: Tamsin Bennett: Construction, Grief, and Resilience
Kelly Cates
Sports broadcaster and presenter
BBC / Match Of The Day
Episode: Kelly Cates: The Road To Match Of The Day
Claire Gott
UK head of structures at WSP
WSP
Episode: The Places She Shapes Podcast LIVE at WSP

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Zoe Smeeth
Host of Places She Shapes; leads conversations with leaders in property, construction, and real estate; associated with Abbey Road Studios.

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Apple Podcasts
#199
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Apple Podcasts
#12
Philippines/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#129
Philippines/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lisa Ames-Hall: Project Manager to the Palaces
Q: What advice would you give to listeners considering a big career pivot?
She emphasizes clarifying values, listening to trusted confidants, mapping what you love versus what you don't love, and giving yourself time to reflect before making a move.
Lisa Ames-Hall: Project Manager to the Palaces
Q: Could you walk us through the pivotal moments that shifted your career from vet to architecture to project management?
Lisa describes failing at vet school, discovering architecture through a pivotal tutor, and eventually moving into project management at Historic Royal Palaces, highlighting how openness to new opportunities and a willingness to pivot led to a fulfilling career.
The Places She Shapes Podcast LIVE at WSP
Q: You've been candid about grief and navigating loss in leadership. What does a genuinely compassionate policy look like for teams navigating loss?
A compassionate policy should acknowledge that everyone copes differently, offer flexibility, and provide tangible time and space for grieving without stigma or bureaucratic hurdles, allowing individuals to return on their own terms.
Faye Allen: Building Women, Building Change
Q: Can you tell me about your role at Rimkus and what it involves?
Rimkus offers expert services in construction disputes, including quantum dispute work, live project support, and project management, with a focus on delivering a holistic service to clients in the built environment.
Tamsin Bennett: Construction, Grief, and Resilience
Q: What impact did your personal loss have on your professional focus and advocacy?
The loss of my son Mason forced me to re-evaluate life's priorities, leading me to champion women's networking and support programs at Wates and to channel grief into helping others through fundraising and mentorship.

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A show spotlighting leaders and rising stars in property, construction, real estate, and related design disciplines. Across episodes, conversations center on ambitious career pivots, leadership journeys, resilience in male-dominated industries, mentorship, and the human side of building and designing spaces. Guests range from engineers and architects to developers and entrepreneurs, with recurring emphasis on work-life balance, gender dynamics, and the practical steps that help individuals shape their trajectories and organizations. A notable through-line is redefining ambition on personal terms, paired with actionable insights on culture, mentorship, and navigating complex projects in high-stakes environments.

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Recent guests on Places She Shapes include:

1. Kara Carter
2. Lisa Ames-Hall
3. Emma Foster
4. Rochelle Wright
5. Emily Smith
6. Grace Allen
7. Tamsin Bennett
8. Kelly Cates

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