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
79 episodes
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
Jessica Warwick | Making Energy Work For Property Managers
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser is joined by Jessica Warwick, an energy specialist and trusted partner to block managers across the UK. Representing Data Energy and working in partnership with DMG Delta under the Trinerg...
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Episode 72
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29:09
Jess Parmar | The Property People | 70% Science, 30% Art | A Blueprint for Impactful Leadership
In this powerful episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser sits down with the inspiring Jess Parmar — a woman who has not only led major property and hospitality brands across the globe but has done so with heart, humanity, and a...
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Episode 71
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32:02
Deborah Bulcock | Leaving Corporate and Finding Clarity
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by the incredible Deborah Bulcock—leadership coach, burnout expert, author, and former corporate director who made the brave decision to step away from the high-flying world of ba...
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Episode 70
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50:47
Darren Waitson | Nirvana Group | Maintenance With Meaning and Building Trust
From his early career to the launch of Nirvana, Darren shares his journey, his passion for partnership-led service, and why he believes the property sector is ready for a cultural shift. With a people-first mindset and a focus on transparency, ...
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Episode 69
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39:26
Victoria Whitelaw | From Apprentice Advocate to a Manager of Managers
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond Four Walls, we sit down with Victoria Whitelaw — Northern Ambassador for Doyenne, proud building safety leader, mum, and passionate advocate for people who carve out their own paths.Victoria shares her...
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Episode 68
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49:20
Joey Kolirin | Powering Through the Darkness | Joey's Honest Talk About Addiction and Recovery
In this powerful episode, Jodie Fraser sits down with Joey Kolirin, Commercial Director at Full Power Utilities, to explore the intersection of business leadership and mental health. Joey shares his candid journey through d...
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Episode 67
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43:14
Tailored Management Support | Emma Peach & Zoe Southwell | Outsourcing Without Compromise
In this episode, I’m joined by Emma Peach and Zoe Southwell, co-founders of Tailored Management Support Ltd (TMS) – a remote-first service designed to support managing agents with bespoke, flexible, and expert solutions.We ...
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Episode 66
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37:29
James Phipps | Turning Success into Social Change
In today’s episode of Beyond Four Walls, we’re joined by James Phipps, a businessman, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for domestic abuse charities. James shares his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings in Pinehurst, Swi...
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Episode 65
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51:04
BONUS EPISODE | News on the Block - Knowledge Bank - Supporting Wellbeing When Working Alone
In today's increasingly digital and remote work environments, the challenge of maintaining wellbeing while working alone has become more pertinent than ever.In this webinar Jodie Fraser and Shelley Jacobs, Operations Director at MLM Ltd...
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Episode 64
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54:52
Adam Coombs | 20 Years at Hillcrest | Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go
In this powerful and reflective episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser is joined by Adam Coombs, who recently stepped down as Managing Director of Hillcrest Estate Management after an incredible 20-year jo...
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Episode 63
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45:09
Sanj Solanki | Young, Driven, and Disrupting the Norm
Sanj’s journey is anything but ordinary. From his first taste of the industry during a placement year to rising through the ranks with determination, strategic thinking, and an unshakeable positive mindset, he shares the real story behind his r...
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Episode 62
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32:15
Amy Bishoprick | Empowering Women in Property | The SheLeads Movement
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by the brilliant Amy Bishoprick — an experienced block management professional, a passionate mentor, and a woman who truly leads with heart.With over a decade of experience in the...
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Episode 61
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51:52
Samantha Tungate | Brady Solicitors | Imposter Syndrome and Inner Strength | A Mother’s Move Back into Work
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by the brilliant Samantha Tungate from Brady Solicitors. This conversation is an honest, relatable look into the life of a working mum navigating her way back into a fulfilling legal car...
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Episode 60
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40:46
Claire Savill | SAY | Pre-Development with Precision | Why Planning Ahead Pays Off
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser sits down with Claire Savill. An industry powerhouse with nearly two decades of experience in the mixed-use property world. Now part of the team at SAY, Claire shares her jo...
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Episode 59
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39:47
Rachel Maguire | People First | The Power of Purpose & People Driven HR
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by the brilliant Rachel Maguire, a seasoned HR professional currently working with Earl Kendrick. Rachel has spent her career supporting people, shaping workplace culture, and gui...
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Episode 58
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35:16
Donna Kennedy | Beyond the Pitch | What Rugby Teaches Us About Property Management
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Donna Kennedy, Scotland’s most-capped female rugby player, to explore how her remarkable career on the rugby field holds powerful lessons for the world of property management. From overcoming ad...
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Episode 57
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39:48
Debbie Ranger | Managing Blocks & Making a Difference
In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I sit down with the brilliant Debbie Ranger, an experienced property manager from JCF Property Management, who has spent over a decade navigating the complexities of block management....
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Episode 56
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38:41
Tackling Abuse and Aggression in Property Management – A Roundtable with The Property Institute (Featuring Michael Jacobs, Emily Gray, Lizzie Higgs & Malcolm Perryman)
In this powerful roundtable episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser is joined by leading voices from The Property Institute – Michael Jacobs, Emily Gray, Lizzie Higgs, and Malcolm Perryman<...
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Episode 55
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