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Places She Shapes

Zoe Smeeth

Places She Shapes, hosted by Zoe Smeeth and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, is a show that puts the spotlight on those driving and thriving in the property, construction, real estate, fit-out industries, and more. It’s a chance to hear the sliding door moments, the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious, that have shaped each guest's journey.

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  • 25 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 51 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E3
    Dec 7, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Rosie Holt: Comedy, Controversy and Going Viral

    What happens when your comedy is so sharp that politicians start to wonder if you might actually be one of them? Rosie Holt trained as an actor, waited tables between auditions, and hustled her way through fringe theatre before finding her voice on the stand-up stage. She’s been heckled, ignored, and underestimated - but she refused to give up. In this episode, we talk about the journey that shaped her comedy, the moments that demanded resilience, and the fearless way she challenges the world with wit and insight. Rosie’s story is a reminder that persistence, talent, and a little audacity can turn every “no” into a stage for success.

  • S2 · E2
    Nov 23, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Zoe Moss: Building Bold, Risking Everything

    What happens when you walk into business with no plan, no safety net, and everything to lose? Zoe Moss grew up with a work ethic forged through paper rounds and café shifts, and stumbled into construction almost by accident. She built a 20-year career defined by grit, big opinions, and a refusal to play small. The biggest leap came when she co-founded Cast Interiors, the first majority female-owned fitout contractor, growing it in just five years into one of the industry’s most disruptive firms. In this episode, we talk about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to shape a business, and a culture, that refuses to apologize for ambition. Zoe’s story proves that sometimes the boldest growth comes from walking away with nothing.

  • S2 · E1
    Nov 9, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    Faye Allen: Building Women, Building Change

    What happens when one woman refuses to stay silent in a predominantly male industry? Faye Allen BSc (Hons), PgDL, FRICS, MAE - author of Building Women: How Everyone in Construction Can Win and Regional Director at Rimkus APAC and EMEA, has spent over three decades in construction, breaking barriers, challenging bias, and reshaping the rules as she went. From apprentice surveyor to industry leader and author, Faye has seen it all, and she’s determined to make construction safer, fairer, and more respectful for the next generation. ~ Places She Shapes is a podcast hosted by Zoe Smeeth that amplifies the voices of inspiring women and explores the moments that have shaped their journeys. Follow now for clips, and watch the full episodes on your favourite podcast platform. This podcast puts the spotlight on those driving and thriving in the property, construction, real estate, fit-out industries, and more. It’s a chance to hear the sliding door moments, the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious, that have shaped each guest's journey

  • Jul 13, 2025 · 58 min

    Amanda Salt: From Tomboy to Trailblazer—Rewriting the Rules of Leadership

    Amanda Salt never set out to be a leader—she just kept refusing to follow outdated rules. In this episode of Places She Shapes, Amanda sits down with host Zoe Smeeth at Abbey Road Studios to share her journey from outspoken tomboy to furniture industry disruptor to accidental mentor. Along the way, she opens up about burnout, bouncing back, ADHD, financial fear, the pain of letting go, and the thrill of letting go on purpose. It’s a deeply candid, inspiring conversation about career pivots, unexpected diagnoses, and finding fulfilment in the most surprising places—even at someone else's company.

  • S1 · E6
    Jun 30, 2025 · 39 min

    Julie Rees: From Farm to Skyscraper - Building a Career, a Company, and a Life on Her Terms

    How does a poetry-loving girl from rural Wales become a trailblazing force in London’s commercial property scene? In this episode, Zoe Smeeth talks with Julie Rees about career detours, founding her own firm, navigating male-dominated boardrooms, and the power of facing failure head-on. It's a story of resilience, reinvention, and retaining your sense of humour... preferably in a marble-clad lobby. PlacesSheShapes.co.uk

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