Stand Tall with Rachel Bell

Stride Treglown
Stand Tall with Rachel Bell

Welcome to Stand Tall with Rachel Bell. Stand Tall is candid conversations with people blazing a trail across property, architecture, and engineering. Your host is Rachel Bell, Director of Partnerships at Stride Treglown and established role model for women in the construction industry. The podcast follows in the spirit of Rachel’s personal mantra 'Stand Tall' which is about inspiring and supporting others to face fears and try something new. Expect fast-flowing conversations about life, careers, and defining moments. And stay tuned for the quick-fire questions towards the end for pearls of wisdom, advice and humour!

  1. "Change can happen" - Smith Mordak, Chief Executive of UKGBC

    11/21/2023

    "Change can happen" - Smith Mordak, Chief Executive of UKGBC

    Today, I’m joined by a true industry trailblazer, Smith Mordak.Smith is an award-winning architect, engineer and writer, working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment.As former Director of Sustainability & Physics at Buro Happold, a one-time steering committee member at Architects Declare, and a current board member of the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy (to name just a few of their past and present roles) – Smith has a long-standing reputat...

    40 min
  2. My adventures in Malawi: Purpose. Partnership. Empowerment.

    09/14/2023

    My adventures in Malawi: Purpose. Partnership. Empowerment.

    Welcome back to Stand Tall. This episode’s a bit different to our usual conversations. Today, I’m excited to share my own stand tall moment with you. Back in April 2023, I travelled to Malawi to lead a Women’s Partnership Challenge trip with Orbis Expeditions, a travel company specialising in sustainable tourism. The 10 day trip is for women, of all ages and backgrounds, who itch to have real purpose in their adventure. From a wildlife safari and eco-island stay to partnerships...

    34 min
  3. "Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Architecture, and Me" - Neil Pinder, Educator & Activist

    06/09/2023

    "Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Architecture, and Me" - Neil Pinder, Educator & Activist

    I’m thrilled to welcome Neil Pinder to the show today. Neil is an award-winning educator and activist on a mission to demystify and diversify the architectural profession. For over 25 years, Neil has taught in a number of inner-city schools and is currently Head of Product Design and Architecture at Graveney School in south London, where he introduced Architecture to the curriculum. He is a trustee of Thornton Education Trust and Blueprint for All (formerly the Stephen Lawrence Charitabl...

    34 min
  4. "Building a more equitable profession" - Robbie Turner, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at RIBA

    04/28/2023

    "Building a more equitable profession" - Robbie Turner, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at RIBA

    Today, I’m joined by Robbie Turner - Director of Inclusion & Diversity at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).He was appointed by the RIBA in November 2022 to “ensure the architecture profession – and its systems and structures – are underpinned by inclusive values, actions, and policies”.Robbie is a pharmacist by trade with extensive experience in pharmaceutical management. In 2018, he became Executive Director of Member Experience at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and spe...

    37 min
  5. "It's time to make space for girls" - Susannah Walker, Co-founder of Make Space for Girls

    03/07/2023

    "It's time to make space for girls" - Susannah Walker, Co-founder of Make Space for Girls

    On International Women’s Day, I am delighted to launch Season 3 of Stand Tall with my first guest Susannah Walker.In 2021, Susannah - along with Imogen Clark - co-founded Make Space for Girls, a charity that campaigns for better public spaces for teenage girls.Research shows that girls and young women are overwhelmingly excluded from public spaces. Parks and multi-use game areas are often planned and designed for stereotypical boys. Think skateparks, BMX tracks and football pitches. As a resu...

    29 min

  6. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Welcome to Stand Tall: a two minute catch up with Rachel Bell

    Season 3 returns in March 2023 to bring you more fast-paced and candid conversations with trailblazers across property, architecture, construction, and engineering. Discover the journeys they have taken to get where they are now and hear about their Stand Tall moments. About Stand Tall Stand Tall with Rachel Bell is conversations about life, careers, and defining moments with people blazing a trail across property, architecture, engineering and construction. The podcast is brought ...

    2 min
  7. “Leave things better than the way you found them” – Martin Prince-Parrott, Founder of SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP

    11/30/2022

    “Leave things better than the way you found them” – Martin Prince-Parrott, Founder of SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP

    Joining me for the final episode of Season 2 is Martin Prince-Parrott.Martin is the Founder and Managing Director of SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP which he describes as a ‘thoroughly modern ESG-led real estate developer’.With an award-winning architectural background and a firm belief that property should enrich lives, Martin is on a mission to transform the suburbs by creating healthy, low-carbon, and tech-enabled communities.In this episode, we discuss ‘future-fit’ cyborg buildings, sustainable develo...

    31 min
  8. “Small is beautiful, small is best” – Rob Delius, Head of Sustainability at Stride Treglown

    10/31/2022

    “Small is beautiful, small is best” – Rob Delius, Head of Sustainability at Stride Treglown

    This week, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Rob Delius who is Head of Sustainability at Stride Treglown.Earlier this year, Rob completed an epic 1250 mile walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End. For three months he lived alone and largely off grid, walking up to 20 miles each day and sleeping in a tent most nights. Since his return to work in August, I’ve been keen to invite him onto the show to find out more about his adventure: the highlights, the challenges, and the revelations… Rob ha...

    34 min
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Welcome to Stand Tall with Rachel Bell. Stand Tall is candid conversations with people blazing a trail across property, architecture, and engineering. Your host is Rachel Bell, Director of Partnerships at Stride Treglown and established role model for women in the construction industry. The podcast follows in the spirit of Rachel’s personal mantra 'Stand Tall' which is about inspiring and supporting others to face fears and try something new. Expect fast-flowing conversations about life, careers, and defining moments. And stay tuned for the quick-fire questions towards the end for pearls of wisdom, advice and humour!

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  • Creator
    Stride Treglown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Stride Treglown
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    Stand Tall with Rachel Bell

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