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Eureka: how to grow a global brand from a remote Greek island
Founder Stavros Kois shares how he grew a small optical shop in Syros into a globally recognised brand offering distinctive eyewear and silk scarves inspired by the style and story of the Greek island.
How the right sound and scent can enhance your brand
Max De Lucia, co-founder of sonic branding studio DLMDD, discusses bringing his creative approach to the world of fragrance.
Eureka: Why pistachios are having a momentÂ
Roxana Saidi, founder of Táche, shares how a lightbulb moment in a Parisian café led to the creation of her pistachio-milk brand. She discusses international expansion, new collaborations and sustainability.
Full circle: Shalini Goyal Bhalla
Full circle: Shalini Goyal Bhalla from International Council for Circular Economy tells us about the opportunities that moving towards a circular model would provide for business and innovation, as well as the planet.
France special: Best in surf and skincare
We get summer skincare tips from world-renowned aesthetician Sophie Carbonari. Plus: we head to the southwest coast of France to meet two surfers-turned entrepreneurs.
Eureka: how the private sector is helping rebuild LA after the January 2025 wildfiresÂ
Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs reports from Los Angeles, where wildfires devastated communities earlier this year. He meets the brothers behind Crest Real Estate, a property firm taking a thoughtful approach to help the city recover.
Productive disruption: Amelia Christie-Miller
Former chef Amelia Christie-Miller has long been obsessed with brands that have the power to shape consumer behaviour. In 2021 she created Bold Bean Co to change the perception of beans, encouraging people to…
Williams F1 boss James Vowles on leadership and building a winning culture
James Vowles, Atlassian Williams Racing team principal, stops by Midori House ahead of the British Grand Prix to discuss the F1 team’s progress, decision-making under pressure and long-term thinking on and off track.
Eureka: When is the right time to expand?
We meet Sally Boddington, co-founder of British fashion brand White Coco. Since launching in 2012, she has opened three shops and expanded her range. Boddington discusses growing the business and the value of collaborations.
Purposeful spaces: Charles Landry
How does a space become a place? Charles Landry tells us how intentional design can nurture wider culture in a city.
