The Why Word

Elsie Owusu: building and rebuilding

Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrhawkins/]. Elsie Owusu OBE [http://www.owusu.uk/] one of the UK's most prominent architects, headed the refurbishment of the Supreme Court in London, UK.  In the final episode of the series, Elsie talks about having one foot in the establishment and one foot outside.The Why Word [http://www.anchor.fm/thewhyword] is a TBD Media Group Production [https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/]

Guy Pratt: joining the melody to the rhythm

Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrhawkins/]. Guy Pratt is a session bassist, lending his basslines to songs by Madonna, Michael Jackson and Pink Floyd. Recorded in Guy's kitchen, we hear about being on tour with the world's biggest bands and why basslines are so important to the music we hear every day.  The Why Word [http://www.anchor.fm/thewhyword] is a TBD Media Group Production [https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/]

Alison Lapper: being an icon

Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrhawkins/]. In this special extended edition of the podcast, we meet artist Alison Lapper. Alison became well known as the subject of a sculpture by Marc Quinn that was prominently displayed on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. We discuss growing up disabled, how attitudes change and making a life as an artist.   Recorded at Alison's home, the conversation includes discussion of mental health, bereavement and prejudice. The Why Word [http://www.anchor.fm/thewhyword] is a TBD Media Group Production [https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/]

Danielle Brown: hitting targets

Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrhawkins/]. Danielle Brown MBE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-brown-mbe-3005a490/]was the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied event at the Commonwealth Games. She also has a collection of Paralympic golds to her name and is an in-demand public speaker, author and educator.  Danielle's mission is 'To inspire and empower people to unlock their potential, overcome adversity and achieve more.' Danielle appears courtesy of DBA Speakers. [https://www.dbaspeakers.com/] The Why Word [http://www.anchor.fm/thewhyword] is a TBD Media Group Production [https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/]

Greg Jackson: energy's green future

Each week, The Why Word gets under the skin of entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and people who make things happen to find out what makes them tick. Presented by Ian Hawkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrhawkins/]. Greg Jackson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsjackson/]is founder and CEO of Octopus Energy. Customers want energy to be cheap, and they also want to be part of the solution to climate change. We also talk about how business can make a bigger impact than politics. Greg's lunch guest is a tech pioneer - and time management maestro. The Why Word [http://www.anchor.fm/thewhyword] is a TBD Media Group Production [https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/]