WHAT THEY SAY

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WHAT THEY SAY about building a brand with Amy Rollings

2026-03-2955:54

In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Rollings, founder of CLUB MERA- a premium non-alcoholic aperitif built for a new way of socialising. We’re in the middle of a cultural shift. More people are drinking less. Gen Z are redefining how they socialise. And at the same time, there’s a growing movement towards independence, ownership and building something of your own. In this conversation, we explore: – Why drinking culture is changing – What that means for brands and experiences – The reality o...

WHAT THEY SAY about making space when you’re not given it with Ayo Akinsete

2026-03-0149:19

In this episode of WHAT THEY SAY, Amy-Lee and Jess sit down with hospitality heavyweight Ayo Akinsete, Chief Operating Officer at The Dean Group, to talk about making space when you’re not given it- and leading with calm, credibility and quiet confidence. From Ile-Ife in Nigeria to South Carolina, Vegas, London and now Ireland, Ayo has built a global career across some of the world’s most recognisable lifestyle hotels. But this isn’t a CV recap. It’s a conversation about what it really ...

WHAT THEY SAY about running a business that never sits still

2026-02-0936:33

THEY SAY Studios was built in airports, coffee shops and voice notes. Amy-Lee in Palma, Jess in Singapore - running a global creative and digital studio powered by collaboration, not co-location. This first episode of WHAT THEY SAY is the story of how THEY SAY Studios began. How a couple of girls with laptops, big ideas and no shared office built a remote-first, female-founded studio across borders. We dig into how remote working really shapes creativity, leadership and connection. How you ...

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