Episode 18 – Valentino & The Art of Presence

Christophe Camara is a locally based free lance web designer who specialises in Squarespace custom built design and development. During this weeks podcast Christophe discusses the importance of having a website for your business, his top tips for creating an engaging website that customers will return to and how how he built our own website visitkensington.co.uk  christophecamara.com #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #christophecamara #webdesign

On this weeks Kensington Podcast business owner Nicole Fenton of Beauty by Nicole shares her fascinating career history and the secret to her success as she prepares for her 25th anniversary next year Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington beautybynicolefenton.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #beautybynicole

On this weeks Kensington Podcast Simon McLaughlin, General Manager of Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum shares his lockdown story including how he and his team remained open throughout supporting our NHS and the airlines. And how they are preparing to return to normality in the future. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/london/lonhi/hoteldetail #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #holidayinn #ihghotels #nhs

This weeks Kensington Podcast features James Weston, General Manager of Marks and Spencer Kensington. Throughout the pandemic, James and his team have continued to serve their customers needs and James tells us about how proud he is of his team, how Marks and Spencer are changing the way they operate to continue to meet their customers needs and how M&S continue to introduce innovative and cutting edge services and products. And with Easter just around the corner, James reviews their range of Hot Cross Buns.  Sit back, relax and enjoy as we bring you a real insight into into working life on High Street Kensington  www.marksandspencer.com #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #marksandspencer #hotcrossbuns

Join us on this weeks Kensington Podcast as Selma meets Veronika Solloway​, the founder of iGrow Careers iGrow Careers began in the wake of the 2020 pandemic when we all needed and still need extra support in our lives and careers. Find out how Veronika is helping people around the world find purpose, pass interviews and get to the right place.​ igrowcareers.com instagram.com/igrowcareers twitter.com/IgrowCareers #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #igrowcareers

Join us this week as Selma Meets Adam Norton, the Manager of St. Mary Abbots Centre in Kensington. Adam takes us on a journey through starting his career as a theatre actor alongside the likes of Michael Gambon and Nigel Hawthorne, delving into the world of entrepreneurship and staring his own business and how his love of Kensington and how his new role fills him with pride. www.smacentre.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! www.visitkensington.co.uk #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #StMaryAbbotsCentre #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

This week Luis meets Charles Champion of Champions, as estate agents on Kensington Church Street. Champions approach sets them apart: To deliver the highest level of expertise. To uphold an ethic of good service, always putting our clients first. To strive for the best results but also provide a rewarding experience based on informed, honest communication. These principals are the foundation of their business www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Champions #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

On this weeks podcast Luis meets Sarah MacDonald Brown, owner of Thackeray Gallery based in Kensington’s Thackeray Street Working exclusively with living British Artists, Thackeray Gallery has been trading successfully for over 50 years Sarah MacDonald Brown has have built an international reputation for excellence, quality, originality and uniqueness.  www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Thackeray Gallery #LondonArt #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

“That indefinable personal charm and attraction, which often seems to be a natural gift, in fact exists and can be cultivated in us all.” On this weeks podcast: VALENTINO has been cultivating The Art of Presence since 1981. Contrary to longstanding and popular theories of beauty which render it a quality that is both ethereal and unattainable, The Art of Presence will help you to convey yourself to best advantage by ensuring that the outer image reflects the inner being. In pursuit of his ideals, Valentino stands alone in an industry that is otherwise shallow and prescriptive; his prize, a loyal, socially elite and international client base. www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Valentino #TheArtofPresence #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8

Being captivated by the history of her fathers’ first worldwide selling book – Cobella Hair Avant Garde, she developed a love and passion for session work. Jordanna is a Guest Artist for Wella in UK and Ireland and represents other brands educating globally for Jowelle Scissors and is flying the flag for British Hairdressing as the London Hairdresser of the Year 2019 Finalist. Join us on this weeks Kensington Podcast as Jordanna share her story with us  www.visitkensington.co.uk #welovew8 You will too! #Kensington #WeLoveW8 #Cobella #HighStreetKensington #LoveKensington #LoveW8