Best Lansons Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Bates, The Eighth Day, Investment Nimbyism 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

From trawling The Eighth Day shop on Manchester’s Oxford Road in a long black cloak and dress to chairing the UK’s largest in-house pension asset manager at USS via one of the first graduate trainee schemes for stockbrokers, Sarah Bates has a long, storied and hugely successful career in the City and beyond. She has been a fund manager, a CEO, and …

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Diversity, Financial Crises & Conformity 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

Building a business with a diversified employee base is no longer a nice to have, its necessary, both in terms of talent retention but client retention as well. The regulator is also insisting that financial services firms put in place evidence-based diversity and inclusion strategies that take into account the individual firm's progress on these e…

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ESG, China & Investability 28:25

7M ago28:25

28:25

An increasingly diverse regulatory landscape presents substantial reputational challenges for investment managers. Amid the shifting ESG terrain at the heart of financial services, investment firms are recalibrating their approach to sustainability, grappling with the balance between upholding ESG principles and avoiding regulatory pitfalls. If you…

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DWS, Sustainability & Disclosure 25:18

8M ago25:18

25:18

ESG, and specifically sustainability, is an increasingly controversial topic for investment managers, with diverging regulation in Europe, the US and UK, and rising numbers of reputational hazards to navigate. Many fund companies are removing phrases like “ESG” and “sustainable” from product names, whilst downgrading the obligations that these fund…

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Odey, FCA, Non-financial misconduct 28:57

10M ago28:57

28:57

Back in early June, it looked like we were set for a balmy summer, but then the storm broke. A Financial Times and Tortoise Media investigative feature in the FT Weekend magazine detailing a series of allegations of sexual misconduct by the eponymous hedge fund founder at Odey Asset Management set off a chain of events that will have far-reaching c…

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Post-Budget Reflections 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

27:44

The Lansons Public Affairs team analyse the impact of and outcomes from the government's Autumn Budget and Spending Review. Is the Chancellor less Rishi Osborne and more Gordon Sunak? This budget saw more spending than any other Chancellor since 2010, returning spending levels to the point when Conservatives took over from Labour. By 2026, taxes ar…

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Political Capital: Super Thursday and the Queen’s Speech 35:16

3y ago35:16

35:16

The full Lansons PA team unpick the results from “Super Thursday” – where local, devolved and mayoral races took place on the same day – and examine the legislative programme unveiled by the Government at the State Opening of Parliament. Sign up for the Political Capital newsletter here. Produced remotely by Lansons. Head to our Remote Content and …

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Episode 9 - McKhayla Pettingill 1:28:41

3y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

Today we're talking with McKhayla Pettingill, a professional ballerina with the Houston Ballet. She shares her experience growing up as a dancer, the struggles along the way, and proves just how different the dance world is. The amount of time, energy, and expertise these dancers put into their art form is truly incredible. We know you're going to …

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Episode 8 - Flora and Fauna 1:38:25

3+ y ago1:38:25

1:38:25

On this episode, we're talking with Lauren Garza, the lead florist, and owner of Flora and Fauna. We talk about her transition from the corporate world into a full-time floral business specializing in weddings and events. She's incredibly creative and known for incorporating colorful designs into her work. We hope you enjoy this episode!…

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Episode 7 - Lanson B Jones & Co 1:48:20

3+ y ago1:48:20

1:48:20

On this episode, we're talking with Lanson B. Jone, a visionary and landscape architect in the Houston area. This conversation culminates with his passion for design and architecture. We were amazed at his ability to find inspiration for his projects in even the smallest of details. We hope you enjoy.…

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Episode 6 - Oyster Creek Studios 1:43:42

3+ y ago1:43:42

1:43:42

On today's episode, we're talking with Aryn Guillory, the owner of Oyster Creek Studios, a luxury interior design firm based in Houston, Texas. She gives us insight into how she started her interior design business, growing a team, branching out and starting a new furniture line, and ultimately where she sees OCS going in the near future. We know t…

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Episode 5 - Epoch Co 1:48:27

3+ y ago1:48:27

1:48:27

On today's episode, we're talking with Heather Johnson, lead planner and owner of Epoch Collective. We discuss the process of working with a wedding planner from start to finish and unfiltered insight into the demands of starting your own planning company. We hope you enjoy it! IG: @epochcoevents Website: www.epochcoevents.com IG: @courtney_leigh_p…

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Episode 4 - Buttercup Bakery 1:41:56

3+ y ago1:41:56

1:41:56

On this episode, we're talking with Kristina Guilbeau, the talented baker behind Buttercup Bakery. Her story is incredibly inspiring and moving as we discuss her journey to get to where she is today and the highly anticipated opening of her new bakery in Tomball, TX. We know you're going to love this one, enjoy! IG: @buttercuphouston Website: www.b…

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Episode 1 - Etoilly Artistry / Double Shot of Sass 1:37:38

3+ y ago1:37:38

1:37:38

Hailey Daniels and Kailey Fletcher - On this episode, we're talking with Hailey and Kailey, the twin sister duo behind Etoilly Artistry and Double Shot of Sass. We chat about how they've grown a successful hair and makeup business in Houston and Dallas, the trials of the wedding industry in the midst of Covid and how they manage being mom-preneurs.…

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Episode 3 - Carl Fehres 1:50:41

3+ y ago1:50:41

1:50:41

Carl Fehres - A corporate executive in Oil and Gas moonlighting as one of the most inspiring and creative photographers I know. This engineer breaks down his love of the technical aspects of film photography and vintage cameras with the creative freedom of natural light portraiture. Enjoy hearing his process and journey with film photography. Find …

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Episode 2 - Davello Photography 1:49:20

3+ y ago1:49:20

1:49:20

Mike Davello / Davello Photography - On this episode, we're talking with the Davellos of Davello Photography. Mike is a professional photographer and lighting guru. He's a wealth of knowledge with a background in commercial work, interiors, weddings, portraits, you name it, he's photographed it. We had so much fun recording this episode and hope yo…

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US Election Aftermath and Labour’s New Lead 27:06

3+ y ago27:06

27:06

Opinium’s Head of Political Polling, Adam Drummond, and Lansons Lead Political Consultant, James Dowling ask what happened to the US polls and what happens now. They also unpick Opinium’s UK polling on party’s and the prospect for a UK/US trade deal. Produced remotely by Lansons. Head to our Remote Content and Broadcast Production hub to learn more…

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US Election 2020 Special 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

47:26

Opinium Head of Political Polling, Adam Drummond, and Lansons Associate Director and former Conservative Campaign Adviser, Mitchell Cohen dig into the numbers for next week’s US Election: Challenging popular myths about the race, examining the chances of each candidate and explaining how you poll one of the largest democracies in the world. Produce…

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Neck and Neck 30:27

3+ y ago30:27

30:27

Recorded: 14.10.20 James Dowling and Senior Research Manager at Opinium, James Crouch, explore the company’s weekend poll which shows Labour and the Conservative Party neck and neck. We also explore attitudes towards lockdown – How are the UK population weighing up the balance between the economy and health? Do the measures announced go far enough?…

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Britain’s Favourite Politician 28:23

3+ y ago28:23

28:23

In our pilot episode of a new fortnightly series of Political Capital Opinium’s Head of Political Polling, Adam Drummond, and Lansons Lead Political Consultant, James Dowling, consider the fortunes of Britain’s favourite politician: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak – examining his politics, his popular perception and his polling. We also tak…

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COVID, Brexit and the recovery with David Gauke 18:39

4y ago18:39

18:39

The judgement of history on the Government’s COVID response will come in due course and could ultimately vindicate them. The public verdict will, however, come much sooner and could nevertheless go the other way. Former Cabinet Minister David Gauke discusses with James Dowling, Lansons lead political consultant. Produced remotely by Lansons. Head t…

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Episode 10: Fathers 6:49

4+ y ago6:49

6:49

Lafayette helps our protagonist fix his ship in exchange for armaments. But when Lafayette reveals the depth of resource depletion across the galaxy, and tells of his own loss as a father, he makes an offer to our protagonist that could change everything. Featuring Luke Antony-Neville.

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Episode 9: A Name from Long Ago 6:19

4+ y ago6:19

6:19

The automaton continues playing recordings, which now appear to be painful memories of our protagonist, once known as Captain Kessel. Featuring Aaron Isaacs, Karl Nies, and Morgan Sullivan.

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Episode 8: Out of the Sky 1:27

4+ y ago1:27

1:27

After our protagonist takes off in his ship from the bunker, a surface movement controller, SMC 55, radios Co-Kerry, the supervising officer of aerial immigration and defection prevention. *Performed by Jacqui Rossi. Directed, sound designed, and performed by Ross Brunetti.