Episodi

  • SOFI meets... Tracy Blackwell
    Mar 26 2026

    Tracy Blackwell (founder and former CEO of Pensions Insurance Corporation) joins Stuart Breyer to explore why institutional capital keeps failing to flow into infrastructure, venture, and growth - and what it will actually take to fix it. From the stock versus flow problem in UK savings, to why DC schemes need a cultural and linguistic overhaul, Tracy Blackwell makes the case that savers are missing out on the very companies the UK is building.

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    10 min
  • SOFI meets... Sally Bridgeland
    Mar 19 2026

    Sally Bridgeland joins Stuart Breyer to discuss her upcoming book "Chess Club Drama Club" exploring everyday inclusion and creativity in the workplace. They delve into how organisations can move beyond diversity statistics to create truly inclusive environments that value both analytical and creative thinking.

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    9 min
  • SOFI meets... Claire Walsh
    Mar 12 2026

    Claire Walsh, founder of Midsommar Wealth, joins Stuart to discuss her journey into financial advice and her approach to building a wealth management firm with fair fee structures. She shares insights on charging hourly rates versus percentages and her vision for using AI to enhance client relationships.

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    10 min
  • SOFI meets... Amanda Cassidy
    Mar 5 2026

    International Women's Day Special -

    Amanda Cassidy (Managing Director of the Quilter Academy and Advisor Development) explores the critical challenges facing the financial advice profession, including an ageing advisor population and the need for greater diversity. She discusses how the Quilter Academy is evolving beyond qualifications to equip the next generation with the skills and confidence to succeed.

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    12 min
  • SOFI Meets... Leandros, Chief Investment Officer at the British Business Bank
    Feb 26 2026

    Leandros joins Stuart Breyer to discuss the UK's scale-up capital gap, the British Business Bank's role as the largest investor in UK venture, and initiatives like Venture Link and the British Growth Partnership designed to leverage private-sector capital alongside public funds.

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    10 min
  • SOFI meets... Tony Yousefian
    Feb 20 2026

    Tony Youssefin, a fund manager with over 40 years of experience, discusses the dramatic transformation of the financial services industry since 1981 and shares insights on the crucial balance between academic knowledge and real-world experience in investment management.

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    14 min
  • SOFI meets... Dawid Konotey-Ahulu
    Feb 12 2026

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu joins Stuart Breyer to explore the power of public speaking and the Spellbound programme, which helps people from disadvantaged backgrounds find their voice and tell their stories. They discuss how the ability to speak confidently can transform lives and create societal change.


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    16 min
  • SOFI meets... Robert Cochran
    Dec 11 2025

    Robert Cochran, workplace savings and engagement and Innovation specialist at Scottish Widows, joins Stuart Breyer to explore how TikTok and gamification are revolutionising pension engagement. Learn how personalisation, authenticity, and timing are key to effective pension communications, with Scottish Widows' Pensions Mirror tool approaching one million users.

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    16 min