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Curated Spaces

Curated Spaces is the podcast on a mission to reignite real world connection. From founders sharing their stories of burnout and loneliness to the spaces leading the charge in rewilding and sustainable food production, Curated Spaces is about living life in full colour and connecting deeply with the spaces and faces around us.Join Molly Cooper as she sits down with the founders of spaces and thought leaders from the travel, design and hospitality spheres to share their story. Hosted on Acast. See

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47:07

Boundary / Bringing a touch of NYC to an East London...

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2024/04/17

In today's episode, Molly is sitting down with interior designer, Afs Mehrai, to hear all about bringing new life to the Boundary hotel in the heart of Shoreditch. Tune in to hear all about Afs approach to designing a space that she would want to use herself and how the area's creative energy is reflected in the hotel's bar today. You can find Mehrai Design here / https://www.mehrai.design/And follow them here / https://www.instagram.com/mehraidesign/Discover Britain's best boutique spaces with the

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Snapshot / Designing spaces that bring wellness into...

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2024/04/12

In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with architect turned interiors writer, stylist and designer, Cate St Hill,to hear all about her approach to creating spaces for people to thrive in by designing for all of the senses. Join them as they discuss how in a world where we all spend up to 90% of our time indoors, designing spaces that connect us to the outside world is more important than ever and Cate's design hacks to bring wellness into the heart of every space. You can find Cate St

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Snapshot / From podcast to platform, the story behind...

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2024/04/11

Hello hello and welcome back to Curated Spaces! After a brief siesta while we launched our brand new platform, the Curated Spaces podcast is back to share more of the stories behind Britain's best spaces along with the inside scoop from people doing incredible things in travel, design and hospitality. And up first is Curated Spaces host, Molly Cooper, who has recorded her first solo episode (aka a 'moll-ologue') to fill you in on what has been happening these past few months and what you can expect

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40:52

NUMA / Retreating to come back better

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2024/03/17

In this episode, Molly sits down with Alexi and Charlotte, the founders of NUMA Retreats to hear all about creating a unique, immersive experience that helps people reconnect with themselves and come back better with more energy, creativity and motivation. Join them as they discuss the shifting narrative around wellness and how experiences like NUMA can help people discover more about themself, what they like and how they can put more of that in their life.You can find NUMA here /

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28:45

Snapshot / A travel writer and photographer's insider...

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2024/03/14

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with travel journalist and writer, Katharine Sohn, to hear about the Cotswolds you don’t see in the movie. The region has so much to explore and the further away from the beaten path, the better.Katharine is a travel and lifestyle writer, photographer and creative consultant. She currently writes for House & Garden, Monocle, Konfekt Magazine and Condé Nast Traveller. Most recently, Katharine has launched her newsletterCherry Pressall about her life in

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17:56

Snapshot / The charity using art as a force for good...

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2024/03/07

While the world was busy baking banana bread during lockdown, Lucy Kent started her own project to champion and support artists during Covid.From there, Arts for Charity Collective was born and today the collective raises funds through exhibitions, auctions and masterclasses for some incredible charities.Join Molly as she sits down with Lucy to talk about all things art as well as how anyone can start collecting pieces to bring colour, pattern and joy into their homes.You can find Art for Charity

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34:07

The Farm at Avebury / Move over Stonehenge, there's a...

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2024/03/05

"Stone-henge for the show, Avebury for the know."Welcome to a world of ancient stone circles, working farms and arguably some of the country's best bacon delivered to your door each morning. In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Alice and Rob whose family bought The Farm at Avebury in the 1900s and have been farming it ever since. Now, they welcome guests to stay in the farm's beautifully converted stable block where they can befriend the farm's piglets while exploring everything this southern

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26:45

Snapshot / Designing sustainable hotels from concept...

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2024/02/29

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hotel from concept to reality?In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, the interior design studio with a unique sensory approach to crafting timeless interiors.With a project currently underway in the Cotswolds, tune in to hear all about how Sarah brings hotels to life by focusing on real, emotionally-driven experiences that ignite all 5 senses.You can find JOLIE here / https://www.joliestudio.co.uk/And follow

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33:56

Cowley Manor / A whimsical reimagination of a country...

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2024/02/27

"Ohhow Ilongtorun awayfromnormal days,I want to run wild with my imagination" Home to a secret garden said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Cowley Manor is quite simply a magical, almost whimsical reinterpretation of the English country house. Following a takeover by the brilliant Experimental Group, this sprawling estate has been brought firmly into the modern age with bold interiors that are all about celebrating eccentricity with a big old dollop of joy. Here to tell Molly

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20:20

Snapshot / Bottling up the British countryside with...

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2024/02/23

It's official, wellness has been hijacked. From green smoothies and HIIT to endless gym leggings, the fads keep on coming. But one botanical fragrance brand is here to bring us all back to what really matters, quality time to ground us and reconnect us to the great outdoors. Join Molly as she sits down with Ellea Whamond who heads up 100 Acres to talk about the grounding power of scent and creating beautiful botanical products that transport people back to nature. You can find 100 Acres here /

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37:07

Whatley Manor, The Cotswolds / Old world charm with...

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2024/02/20

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. And having recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Whatley Manor has long been a pillar of the Cotswold hospitality scene. Venture down the tree lined meandering drive and you’ll stumble upon a cluster of ivy-clad buildings, manicured lawns and sun drenched terraces for soaking in long summer evenings. The food is refined and comforting, served with old school finesse while the hotel has cemented its sustainability credentials in everything from its

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33:27

Nozstock, Herefordshire / One family's remarkable...

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2024/02/13

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a festival to life? From creating a pop-up city out of fields to dealing with the Great British weather, Ella Nosworthy is here to share the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes to pull off a festival sensation. Every year, her family farm hosts Nozstock, The Hidden Valley which welcomes nearly 10,000 music lovers and festival goers in what feels rather like an epic private party. Join Molly and Ella as they chat about the festival's origins as a

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27:17

Sea Containers / Creating a landmark London hotel on...

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2024/02/05

What an absolute pleasure to welcome back the one and only Jacu Strauss, the Lore Group's Creative Director who has brought some of the world's best hotels. In this episode he's sitting down with Molly to talk all about embarking on his first hotel project 13 years ago, the iconic Sea Containers with 14 floors of luxury bedrooms, restaurants, rooftop bars and even a spa and screening room. Ten years since its launch, this hotel is a firm favourite for its award winning cocktails, tactile sculpture

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21:39

Snapshot / Unlocking the world's members clubs with ONDA

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2024/02/02

Ever wanted a sneak peak behind the curtain's of the world's most exclusive members clubs? Well, with ONDA, you can. This digital pass unlocks the doors to some of the planet's most coveted clubs as well as a global community of creators and nomads. In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with founder Luca del Bono to talk all about bringing this next gen members club to life and what the future looks like for clubs around the city. You can find ONDA here / https://www.ondalife.com/And follow them

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39:17

The Bull & Last, London / The pub bringing Scottish...

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2024/01/30

When The Bull & Last temporarily closed its doors in 2018 for a refurb, little did founders Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers know that they would find themselves re-opening in a post Covid world. The pub's story is one that spans over 300 years from the days when it was the last coaching inn out of London and most recently lockdown takeaway pints and walking packs to enjoy around Hampstead Heath. Today the space is back to full glory with seven snug as can be bedrooms carved into the eves and an

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30:42

The Pop Up Club / Saving Britain's high streets one...

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2024/01/26

It's been a rough few years for Britain's high streets. First came online shopping, then came Covid and the cost of living crisis. But for eight years now, The Pop Up Club has been breathing new life into empty shops around the country. In this episode, Molly sits down with founder Tillie Peel to hear all about her mission to connect artists, makers and small businesses with sustainability at their core with affordable pop up spaces in high footfall locations. To date they've helped hundreds of

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18:25

Snapshot / The renaissance of French cuisine and how...

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2024/01/23

Today's conversation has a distinctly Gallic flavour as Molly sits down with Tomé Morrissy-Swan to chat about how French cuisine found its cool again.In a world of small plate dining, the humble bistro has been increasingly sidelined in recent years but over the past couple of years, a Londoners have fallen back in love with the cosy intimacy and rich flavours of our neighbours table.Tune in to hear about what's driving this renaissance as well as Tomé's top picks for enjoying some French delights

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24:15

Snapshot / An interior lover's guide to London with...

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2024/01/19

Meet Athina Bluff, the founder of Topology, the studio that is disrupting the world of interiors by making bespoke designs available for everyone. In this episode, she's sitting down with Molly to share her top spots around London, from cosy neighbourhood restaurants to ultimate parks and places to pick up some vintage pieces for your home. Listen to how Athina finds inspiration around the city and how she would spend her perfect 48h in London. You can find Topology here /

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35:25

The Conduit, London / The club that is quite...

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2024/01/17

"The Conduit emerged from a fight against injustice and the sense that positive solutions are possible. And that's what we try and do here everyday." Not only is The Conduit one of London's most gorgeous members clubs with over 6 floors of lounges and spaces that blend African craftsmanship with a scandi aesthetic, it is also on one hell of a mission.Founded by Paul Van Zyl who worked alongside Nelson Mandela and helped bring an end to South Africa's apartheid, The Conduit is a collaborative

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25:47

Raye the Store / A travelling pop-up concept store...

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2024/01/15

Raye The Store is a travelling pop up concept that showcases and supports the latest food, drink, wellness & beauty innovations through experiential retail.Think of it like an analogue Instragram or a travelling showcase championing brands with honesty of intention, natural ingredients and quality design. In this episode, Molly is joined by founder, Nicole Compen, to talk all about taking the plunge and quitting her day job to focus on Raye the Store and the community of changemaker brands it

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