The Caro Podcast Natalie Jones

I was a bit nervous about doing this interview. Not because she’s scary but because I admire her so much - and she’s employed me for one of my first jobs - at The Future Laboratory a good 15 years ago. Caro Till is the Co-Founder of FranklinTill, a design futures consultancy in colour and material innovation for positive social & environmental change. 
We talk about why sustainability is such a complex subject and the 9 principles for a shift to regenerative materials that FranklinTill came up with. We talk about her experience as the curator for the exhibition ‘Our Time on Earth’ at the Barbican in 2022 which is now on a global 5 year tour and explores the role that the creative industries have in shifting our mindset to an earth-centred one.
As a friend, and also a colleague I have always been inspired by Caro’s creativity, knowledge and confidence. She is not only an industry leader but she’s a brilliant speaker. She’s a warm and generous person with a tenacity that I rarely come across. It’s a privilege to have her on this podcast, please welcome Caro Till.

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It is a pleasure to welcome Caroline Strecker to the podcast today. Founder of repurposed leatherwork brand, Caroline is a true champion of sustainable style and slow fashion. Each of her iconic bags is handmade which is no mean fete when you see the quality of the bridal leather she works with. I have been lucky enough to see her brand grow from an idea, into a community and now intro a retail space and studio in Bruton which is incredibly beautiful. We talk about her story to getting here, the circular economy, finding sustainable growth in retail and the process behind her unique designs. She’s one of a kind and definitely one to listen too….. 
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Welcome to Series 2 of The Caro Podcast. First up is Kitten Grayson. Kitten is a defining name in the world of flowers and growing. You’ve probably seen her on the pages of House & Garden or working with the likes of Jess Wheeler on a beautiful installation.
I sat down with Kitten hot off the heels of winning an award at Chelsea Flower Show which was a real privilege. We talk about her passion for biodynamic farming and the lunar calendar which influences her gardening. What Beauty means to us, as well as her business and how it’s evolving with her creativity. She has a true commitment to sustainability which puts her at the pinnacle of a movement of change. A few show notes in case you want to look them up - Grass of the Nettle by Peter Proctor & The Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendars.

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Ana Kerin has sent tidal waves through the world of functional ceramics with the launch of her brand KANA in 2012. Her work is experimental and playful yet contemporary and timeless at the same time. A huge highlight running the shop for me, was working with Ana on the LAND range we did at Caro. Our customers loved KANA and would regularly come in to acquire a new piece to add to their collection. Not only has she now successfully moved into drawing and furniture making, her talent has lent itself to filmmaking, photography AND she is hosting retreats set in very chic Sicilian and Italian destinations combining Yoga, Food and Creative Practices. ⁠
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And of course, Natali Stajcic and I catch up and mull over the best ways to spend a sabbatical, the evolution of business, ⁠the art of play and getting back to our roots.⁠
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This is a total highlight for me. I hope you enjoy listening to this incredible woman.⁠
kanalondon.com
@kanalondon
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What hasn’t my next guest done within the food industry! Safia Shakarchi’s most recent project was the launch of ANOTHER PANTRY, a platform designed to celebrate contemporary food culture, recipes + stories. It was during my first introduction to Another Pantry, as I pursued the pages of beautiful photography and mouth watering recipes that it dawned on me how in need we were of a space that bridged the gap between the cooking & eating of food, with the creatives that deliver it to us in the form of ‘content.’ With community and design at its heart, Another Pantry connects the dots between photographers, writers, chefs and stylists. I was lucky enough to be in the shop when she popped into Caro and kindly gave me baking recommendations when I needed them.
Talking about food is what Natali Stajcic and I like doing most so this was an easy chat. We discuss food memories, pantry essentials, the best way to eat a Yorkshire pudding and living that side hustle.
anotherpantry.co.uk
@dearsafia
People mentioned in the podcast:
Melek Erdal - @mels_place_east



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Calandre Orton is a name that is becoming more and more spoken of, at quite a speed! Founder of Up With The Lark, a business consultancy for the creative industries, Calandre is the person to chat to if you’re looking to start, refine or grow your business. 
My first foray with Up With The Lark was as a listener to the podcast. Attracted to the varied and inspiring group of guests, I was lured to listen in the hope that I might be glean a few helpful business tit-bits - or perhaps a few handfuls of it in fact.
It wasn’t long before I was taking note of the host, Calandre, as much as I was the guests, thinking ‘What does this person do - she’s so smart and savvy…’ And so, the introduction to her Creative Consultancy was uncovered and I was hooked on her clarity of vision.
With the ability to distinguish the foundations of a creative idea and understand what it needs to become a business, it is Calandre’s talent for finding the core truth behind the confusion that is so compelling.
@up.witth.the.lark
upwiththelark.com

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