Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser
Beyond Four Walls delves into the dynamic world of block management in the UK, navigating the complexities of the sector, unravelling key topics, and shedding light on vital issues affecting communities and property managers.
There will be conversations with experts, industry leaders, and passionate individuals talking about everything from insurance to inclusivity.
Episodes
97 episodes
THROWBACK TUESDAY | Anji McGrandles | Mind Hacks for Everyday Wellbeing
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser is joined by mental wellbeing specialist Anji McGrandles, founder of The Mind Tribe, for an honest and practical conversation about what mental wellbeing really looks like in everyday life....
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Episode 97
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48:23
Dan Knowles | Compulsory Purchase, Ethics & Advocacy
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser sits down with Dan Knowles, Director at Websters Surveyors and one of the UK’s leading experts in Compulsory Purchase. With a career dedicated to representing homeowners affected by regene...
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Episode 96
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38:45
TUESDAY THROWBACK | Joe Goss | Understanding Property Management
Having studied Housing & Development at UWE, Bristol, Joe has worked within the property sector service industry for 20 years. In 1999 he fell into recruitment serving the wider social housing and professional surveying sectors for eight ye...
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Episode 95
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26:31
Mark North | Brethertons | Leasehold Starts at the Viewing - Why Early Conversations Matter
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie is joined by Mark North, Business Development Partner at Brethertons LLP.Mark has spent over 30 years working across the property sector, starting out in estate agency and ...
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Episode 94
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44:45
Oneeka Clark | Centrick | Defining success through motherhood and raising property management standards
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Oneeka Clark for a really open, down-to-earth conversation about her journey into property management and how her view of success has changed over time.Like so many people in...
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Episode 93
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28:39
Elliott Adair | Politics & Block Management
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie sits down with Elliott Adair — property entrepreneur, business leader, and hands-on operator in the leasehold and asset management space. Elliott has worn multiple hats across his career: founder, dir...
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Episode 92
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37:31
Duncan Foster | B-Hive Block Management Partners | Building Better Partnerships
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie sits down with Duncan Foster — a familiar name in the block and estate management world, and someone with more than thirty years of lived experience in the sector.Duncan’s journey started long ...
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Episode 91
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42:54
Jenny O'Doherty | When The Lights Went Out | Surviving Surgical Menopause and Beyond
Trigger Warning:This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care.Episode OverviewIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser speaks with Jenny ...
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Episode 90
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46:44
Chelsea Austin | Earl Kendrick | Marketing with Meaning
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Chelsea Austin, Marketing Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Earl Kendrick Group — a name many in the block and building management world will recognise.Chels...
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Episode 89
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31:59
Bonus Episode | Women in Residential Property: Real Talk on the Future of the home buying process
In this Beyond Four Walls bonus episode, I join a fantastic panel of experts at the Women in Residential Property event to discuss the realities shaping today’s property industry.From the government’s consultation on the ...
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Episode 88
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59:23
Nisha Thomas | MVN Block Management | Boutique Agency, Big Approach - A Conversation with MVN’s Co-Founder
In this episode I’m joined by Nisha Thomas, one of the founders of MVN Block Management — a company born from lived experience, real frustration, and a moment where everything felt like it was falling apart.Nisha opens up about what it w...
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Episode 87
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41:46
Elizabeth Higgs | Dwellant | From Property Manager to PropTech Changemaker
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser is joined by Elizabeth Higgs, Property Manager of the Year at Doyenne 2023, Vice Chair of the TPI Junior Committee, and Doyenne Ambassador. With six years of hands-on experience in residen...
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Episode 86
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46:09
Melissa Potente | Invest, Build, Thrive | Creating Financial Freedom Through Property
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Melissa Potente — property investor, educator, and Managing Director of Inndecs Ltd, as well as the founder and director of MJP Homes and Meliora RenovationsMelissa’s journey is one of ...
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Episode 85
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27:28
Estelle Keeber | The 10 Mistakes That Cost Me a Million-Pound Business
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Beyond Four Walls, I sit down with Estelle Keeber — Instagram strategist, speaker, founder of Immortal Monkey, and co-founder of the global Mums in Business Association.Estelle ope...
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Episode 84
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39:33
Shane Evans | Taking Back The Pen | From Rebuilds to Breakthroughs
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser sits down with Shane Evans, also known as The Self-Leadership Guy™, to explore what it really means to lead yourself—before you lead anyone else.With...
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Episode 83
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34:46
Victoria Clark | One Voice Where There Should be Many | Her Journey to RICS Governing Council
In this episode, Jodie Fraser sits down with Victoria Clark, an Associate Director at Anthem Management and the only woman standing for the RICS Governing Council Residential Property seat.Out of thousands who coul...
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Episode 82
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43:11
World Podcast Day | A Reflection of the Podcast so far - With Jodie Fraser
This episode is a little different. To mark World Podcast Day, I’m sitting behind the mic on my own. No guests, no panels — just me, sharing some of the truths I’ve been learning along the way.In this solo episode, I open up about...
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Episode 81
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12:49
Tuesday Throwback | ZAINAB KHATOON | Mental Health Awareness & Compassionate Debt Collection
In this episode I talk to Zainab about her journey into law, which was encouraged by her mum, as well as the difficulties she encountered when returning to work after having her daughter. With many years of experience in the field...
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Episode 80
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34:17
Tuesday Throwback | CATHY HARGREAVES | Feeling Safe And Understanding Your Mind
During this episode Cathy and I talk about how your thoughts create your reality and how the impact of trauma as a child can continue to hurt us as adults. This episode is an important reminder that by working through our thoughts ...
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Episode 79
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38:42
Tuesday Throwback | KYLIE WALKER | That Property Mum | Creating a Real Estate Brand
Kylie Walker aka That Property Mum, teaches business owners, property managers, BDM's and working mums the action steps for starting, growing and scaling profitable property management businesses. Kylie is also a working mother of 4 chi...
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Episode 78
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37:02
Tuesday Throwback | LAURA DENT | SO FRESH & SO CLEAN | Mental Health Crisis Cleans
Join us as we explore Laura's journey, from her strategic leadership at So Fresh & So Clean to her commitment to providing end-to-end managed cleaning and hygiene services. Learn how she navigates the challenges of different sectors, includ...
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Episode 77
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27:10
Tuesday Throwback | TAZ THORNTON | Resilience After Breakdown
In this compelling episode of Beyond Four Walls, I sit down with the extraordinary Taz Thornton, a powerhouse who has not only triumphed over the darkest chapters of her life but has emerged as a beacon of resilience and empowerment. Join us as...
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Episode 76
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29:14
Matthew Young | Stepping In & Standing Strong | The Role of a Tribunal Appointed Manager
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser welcomes someone who’s usually behind the mic — Matthew Young — for an open and insightful conversation about his career, wellbeing, and the unique challenges of being a tribunal-appointed prop...
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Episode 75
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50:33
Tony Martin | Caxtons Property Consultants | Mental Health, Management & Making a Difference
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser is joined by Tony Martin, a well-known voice in the block management world and a daily LinkedIn poster who’s passionate about raising standards and improving communication across ...
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Episode 74
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40:18
Zoe Walheim | Earl Kendrick | Heritage, Honesty, and Hard Hats
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Zoë Walheim—Chartered Surveyor, operational leader at Earl Kendrick, and passionate advocate for diversity, wellbeing, and the future of the surveying profession.With over a decade of e...
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Episode 73
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34:54
