Stories of Growth

Phoebe Lovatt is a longterm friend of Protein's. Originally from North London, she's been around the world (literally) for the last 10 years and now finds herself back in her old stomping ground. We originally interviewed Phoebe 2 years ago during her "transformative year", so we're happy to now finally share an updated version of her Story of Growth recorded a few weeks ago in our Studio in Shoreditch.

Wayne Hemingway MBE is a bit of legend. Founder of the infamous Red or Dead fashion label in the 90's, he now heads up Hemingway Design with his wife Gerardine, who are both on a mission to improve the things that matter in life. The recently launched Good Business Festival is a true testament to that commitment. Thanks to being in lockdown with my kids, I actually recorded this one in my car to get out the house. See if you can tell the difference!

Karinna Nobbs is a hard one to pin down. Designer, lecturer, author, moderator and more recently entrepreneur, with the launch of HOT:SECOND, the worlds' first circular economy concept store. Launched in November 2019 at Protein Studios, it traded physical products for digital experiences. I caught up with Karinna over Google Hangout from her new home in Ibiza.

The pandemic has not only exacerbated the problem for those already experiencing difficulties with their psychological wellbeing, but has also triggered a dramatic rise in new cases. In light of the urgency of the situation, Self Space Founder Jodie Cariss is trying to make the conversation more acceptable and accessible. Please excuse the poor audio quality on this one!

Kesang Ball is co-founder of Trippin, the content platform redefining the travel industry. Trippin's global community of contributors help to provide a truly local viewpoint alongside stunning visual content. We discuss the relationships between privilege, sustainability and identity when travelling in a pre-corona world. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch.

Louise Gray is a multi-disciplinary designer, educator and soon-to-be author. Having showed her collections at London Fashion Week 7 years running, Louise now creates work on her own terms, while also teaching on the MA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins — which is the course she originally moved to London for. We discuss the issues of sustainability in fashion, what authenticity means to brands and the realities and opportunities of the education system.

Pip Black and Joan Murphy are co-founders of Frame, a new breed of fitness studio that are rapidly growing across London. They're two friends who saw a need for a gym experience that was accessible, affordable and fun ... as you'll hear, they very much practice what they preach! This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch, which is right next door to their first site.

Siobhan Lyons is the Fashion Director of The September Issues, a biannual printed magazine celebrating the diversity and power of global feminism. Ever the polymath, Siobhan also freelances as a creative director, stylist, researcher, artist and teacher. In the face of the turbulent times we live in, we discuss the importance of creativity as a source of education, inspiration and its power to generate positive impact to women's lives across the globe.

Seetal Solanki is the Founder of Ma-tt-er, a materials research studio, consultancy and school who are on a mission to expand our understanding and impact of the everyday materials that surround us. This was recorded in our Studios in Shoreditch.