PORTFOLIO & PRINCIPLES

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Everyone will show you the portfolio. Almost nobody shows you the principles underneath it.Portfolio & Principles is a UK podcast hosted by Lee and Shereen Anderson — husband and wife, business partners for 10+ years.Each episode they sit down with founders, investors, landlords, senior leaders and operators to get past the highlight reel: how the decision was actually made, what it cost at home, and which principles held when business and family were both moving at once. Property is where Lee and Shereen built their own careers — but this is a show about how people build anything, and what they hold on to while they do it.

Episodes

  1. Oct 28 ·  Video

    Temporary Accommodation: Homeless With a Roof Over Your Head?

    Homelessness doesn't always mean sleeping on the streets. Sometimes it means having a roof over your head but nowhere you can truly call home. In this episode of Portfolio & Principles, Lee and Shireen Anderson explore the realities of temporary accommodation in the UK, challenging the stigma surrounding homelessness and examining the growing pressures on families, landlords and local authorities. Drawing on their personal experiences and years working in the property industry, they discuss why working families can find themselves homeless, why supposedly temporary housing can last for years, and the emotional consequences of housing instability. They also explore the commercial side of housing, asking some uncomfortable but important questions: Should landlords and property companies profit from temporary accommodation?Can a property business be profitable while delivering genuine social value?Does guaranteed rent really mean guaranteed rent?What responsibilities do landlords have when their investment is somebody else's home?How does housing instability affect children's education, health and family life?From a successful business owner who lost everything to a father determined to keep his children's education stable after multiple house moves, this conversation explores the people and principles behind the housing crisis. Because behind every property portfolio is something far more important: someone's home. Join Lee and Shereen for an open conversation about property, responsibility, business and the human cost of housing insecurity. Portfolio & Principles explores the intersection of family, business and health — and the principles that shape the lives we build. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge perspectives, share experiences and explore what truly matters.

  2. Oct 14 ·  Video

    Supported Living Is NOT a Property Strategy | Jessica Campbell

    Supported living is often spoken about as though it is simply another property strategy. Jessica Campbell sees it very differently. In this episode of Portfolio & Principles, Lee and Shereen sit down with Jessica to discuss what it really takes to build and scale a supported-living business while keeping care, standards and people at the centre of the operation. The conversation covers the commercial realities of supported living, why bigger properties do not always mean greater profit, the importance of staffing and placements, entrepreneurship, family support, business partnerships and mental health. Jessica also shares the role her family played in backing her journey, what she learned from setbacks, and why she believes one simple question should sit at the heart of every care business: “If you wouldn’t have your family, your loved ones using your service, you shouldn’t have one.” This is a conversation about building a successful business without losing sight of the people the business exists to serve. Portfolio & Principles explores the decisions, values and principles behind what people are building across Family, Business and Health. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddV_By36Wk Follow the conversation: Lee Anderson — @l_c_anderson Shereen — @a_woman_in_property Jessica Campbell — @j_campbell5 Portfolio & Principles — @portfolioandprinciples Subscribe to Portfolio & Principles wherever you listen to podcasts and follow for new episodes and clips.

  3. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Rowan Stewart: When a Property Build Costs £1.8 Million More

    What do you do when your property development costs approximately £1.8 million more than expected? Rowan Stewart, co-founder of Featherstone Homes, joins Lee and Shireen to talk about building a property business, navigating risk and being present for the people who matter most. From buying his first £67,000 flat to agreeing with his girlfriend—now his wife—to sell her car to fund the refurbishment, Rowan shares the decisions behind his journey and the lessons that came with taking on bigger developments. In this episode, we discuss: • An approximately £1.8 million increase in build costs—and how experience changes your approach to risk. • The car sale that helped fund his first refurbishment, and the partnership behind that decision. • Why growing your business can mean changing the team around you. • Choosing an estate agent who can deliver, including meeting the person who will actually conduct the viewings. • Making time for your children while helping them become independent. An honest conversation about property, partnership and parenting—and the principles that shape what we build. Follow Portfolio & Principles for more conversations with the people behind the businesses. If this episode makes you think of someone, share it with them.

  4. Sep 15 ·  Video

    He Raised £300K After One Overheard Phone Call | David Adjei

    What happens when one conversation changes the direction of your business? David Adjei is an architect, founder and entrepreneur building AICHITECT. In this episode of Portfolio & Principles, he joins Lee Anderson for a wide-ranging conversation about fundraising, property risk, failure, family, fitness and the principles behind his journey. David explains how a conversation overheard in a private members’ club ultimately contributed to a £300,000 investment closing just 29 days later. But the story goes far beyond fundraising. We discuss why David believes founders need to become memorable, how his experience as a Black founder shaped the way he approached credibility and visibility, and why simply having a good business idea is not always enough. David also breaks down the risks property developers often fail to identify early enough, why better information can prevent expensive mistakes, and what led him to build AICHITECT. On the personal side, he talks about getting a third at university, struggling to find work in architecture, starting his first business, learning from early failure, finding ways to switch off from work and family responsibilities, and the unforgettable story of dislocating his shoulder during a boxing match before proposing to his wife in the ring. In this episode: How an overheard phone call led to a £300,000 investment Why David felt he had to become a “superstar” founder The importance of being memorable to investors The hidden risks developers often discover too late Why everyone around a property deal can become biased toward making it work The story behind AICHITECT Getting a third and struggling to enter the architecture industry What David learned from his first failed client job The role of fitness and downtime in managing pressure Why sometimes you need time to simply “be you” The boxing match that ended with a marriage proposal Where AI can genuinely improve property and construction Why David believes people are capable of swimming in deeper waters than they think Portfolio & Principles explores the decisions, relationships and principles behind the visible outcomes — across business, family and health. If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the channel and share the episode with someone who would benefit from hearing it.

  5. Sep 1 ·  Video

    Working With Your Husband Is Not Easy | Portfolio & Principles | Episode 1

    On their first episode, Lee & Shereen sit down to discuss why they created Portfolio & Principles. This isn’t just a podcast about business or property. It’s about the principles behind the decisions we make, the relationships we build, the risks we take, and the life we’re ultimately trying to create. In this episode: Shereen and Lee talk openly about our own journey, working and building together, balancing ambition with family, and why success means very little if you haven’t decided what it is actually for.The four separate relationships Lee says anyone in business with family has to invest in — and the one most people forgetWhy Shereen had to take the emotion out of the business, and what she learned about managing LeeWhere values actually get tested: in business, in family, or in the overlap between them What each of them has had to unlearnThe £121,000 house in Southampton that went wrong in every way it could  Together, they introduce the themes that will shape Portfolio & Principles — business, property, family, health, relationships, legacy and the lessons that usually sit behind the public version of success. This is the starting point. Why this podcast? Why now? And what happens when you look beyond someone’s portfolio and start asking about the principles that built it? Welcome to Portfolio & Principles.

    Working With Your Husband Is Not Easy | Portfolio & Principles | Episode 1
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Everyone will show you the portfolio. Almost nobody shows you the principles underneath it.Portfolio & Principles is a UK podcast hosted by Lee and Shereen Anderson — husband and wife, business partners for 10+ years.Each episode they sit down with founders, investors, landlords, senior leaders and operators to get past the highlight reel: how the decision was actually made, what it cost at home, and which principles held when business and family were both moving at once. Property is where Lee and Shereen built their own careers — but this is a show about how people build anything, and what they hold on to while they do it.

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  • Creator
    Lee
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 PORTFOLIO & PRINCIPLES
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