Places She Shapes

Places She Shapes
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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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The podcast explores themes of career development, resilience, and empowerment within traditionally male-dominated industries. Episodes feature discussions on topics like overcoming gender bias and navigating career transitions, such as Marian Ferguson’s story of reinventing her career in building services engineering and starting her own business later in life.

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.
Amanda Salt never set out to be a leader—she just kept refusing to follow outdated rules.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.

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