Work This Way
by FOUNDRY
Ambition, Motherhood, and the Hardest Business Decisions
About this podcast
Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.
Here's the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I'm Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Ambition, Motherhood, and the Hardest Business Decisions · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode of Work This Way, Nikola Pottinger shares her journey from driving a Cadbury van to building and ultimately closing her own craft subscription business, Little…
- Finding Stability After a Life at Sea · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, we sit down with Hanna Searle, a FOUNDRY team member whose journey has taken her from cruise ship stages to community building in…
- Refundee vs the Scammers: How One Startup Recovered £100 Million · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, we sit down with Stuart McFadden, founder of Refundee, recording live from FOUNDRY Wandsworth in London. Stuart shares his career…
- The Power of Partnership in Business: Matt Evans’ Story · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, we talk with Matt Evans, co-founder of Garden Room Studio. Matt shares how he and his wife Elle combined their backgrounds in marine…
- From Tel Aviv to Eastbourne: Adas’ Story of Reinvention & Authenticity · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of Work This Way, host Adam Walker sits down with Adas Goldshtein-Coleman, a FOUNDRY Eastbourne member with an extraordinary life story. While most UK teenagers…
- Betting on the Right Platform: George Meressa's Amazon Advantage · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, Adam Walker sits down with George Meressa, founder of Clear Ads and member of FOUNDRY Poole. George shares his incredible journey…
- Beyond the Ward: Women’s Health, Healing & Entrepreneurship · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of Work This Way, Adam sits down with Karolina Ahmed — a dedicated midwife who transformed her career to become a successful aesthetics entrepreneur. Karolina…
- Blood, Sweat & Start-Ups: The Fight Night Entrepreneur · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 2This week on Work This Way, Adam Walker interviews Callum Campbell, a dynamic young entrepreneur who has successfully launched a variety of business ventures, including student…
- Cape Town To Costco: Walking The Entrepreneurial Road · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 1Sharon New, originally from Cape Town, South Africa, moved to the UK at the age of 12. After various roles in retail and recruitment, she brought a children's footwear brand…
- Hard Hats & Handshakes with Her Majesty · 28 minIn this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, Adam Walker interviews Chris Kane, co-founder of Greendale Construction, recording at FOUNDRY Poole in the Dolphin Centre. Chris…
- Respond, Don’t React: Christel Cowdrey on Rebuilding with Dignity · 41 minIn this episode of Work This Way, recorded in FOUNDRY Wandsworth, Christel Cowdrey shares her extraordinary life story. Originally from Sweden, Christel discusses her family's…
- Superyachts & Startups: Adam Howie’s Uncharted Path · 30 minIn this episode of Work This Way, recorded in FOUNDRY Wandsworth, Adam Walker, the host interviews Adam Howie, a resident and business owner at New Acres. Adam Howie shares his…
- How to design an awesome workspace · 27 minIn this episode of Work This Way, recorded at FOUNDRY Wandsworth in London, Adam interviews Pam D’Alessandro, a creative lead at Interaction. Pam shares insights into her…
- How to build something meaningful when you don’t fit in · 33 minThis episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY features Mark Masters, an advocate for community over competition. Mark shares his journey from feeling out of place in traditional…
- How to crash an interview with Apple · 30 minIn this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, filmed at FOUNDRY Walthamstow E17 in London, guest Kevin Sussat introduces ENVU Media, a marketing agency specialising in paid…
- How to prioritise your personal life · 21 minIn this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY hosted by Adam Walker, guest James Palmer, a financial planner and tax advisor for tech industry clients, shares his unique journey of…
- From dancer to head of people · 24 minIn this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, host Adam Walker interviews Haydan Firth, a member of FOUNDRY Poole, who discusses his journey from a male dancer to a Fractional…
- Trying all the jobs to find the perfect one · 26 minThis episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY features Carmen Davies, the community manager for the Dolphin Shopping Centre, who shares her diverse career journey. Carmen's unique…
- Building an online community for 2m veterans · 22 minIn this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, Adam Walker speaks with Hatty Jackson, founder of the startup Troopr. Troopr is an online marketplace designed to centralise…
- No sweat, I'm just rowing the Indian Ocean · 30 minThe episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY features Jake Mattock, a FOUNDRY member on a mission to row across the Indian Ocean for charity. Jake shares his journey from various…







