Founder and creative director Vania Leles shares the story of how she became a gemologist and launched her brand, Vanleles, an African high-jewellery brand.

Founder and creative director Vania Leles shares the story of how she became a gemologist and launched her brand, Vanleles, an African high-jewellery brand.

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail. 

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

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Eureka: Vania Leles on changing how African gemstones and diamonds are celebrated  

Laura Hackney is the founder of AnnieCannons, an organisation that prepares vulnerable, overlooked people for sustainable careers in tech. Plus: The Fintech leader swapping payment platforms for a focus on women’s health.

Laura Hackney is the founder of AnnieCannons, an organisation that prepares vulnerable, overlooked people for sustainable careers in tech. Plus: The Fintech leader swapping payment platforms for a focus on women&rsquo;s health.

Pivoting with purpose: the founders channelling entrepreneurial smarts into game-changing organisations

Ben Clark runs Cadogan Tate, a world-leading specialist in the movement and care of fine art. Clark tells us how the wealthiest individuals and institutions collect and build across borders – and his plans for the business.

Ben Clark runs Cadogan Tate, a world-leading specialist in the movement and care of fine art. Clark tells us how the wealthiest individuals and institutions collect and build across borders &ndash; and his plans for the business.

The CEO making an art of outstanding service

We discuss the ups and downs of starting a business with serial entrepreneur Mike Grossman, author of Failure Is an Option. Plus: Champagne and Friends founder Dan Roznov on the industry’s climate-related challenges.

We discuss the ups and downs of starting a business with serial entrepreneur Mike Grossman, author of Failure Is an Option. Plus: Champagne and Friends founder Dan Roznov on the industry&rsquo;s climate-related challenges.

Eureka: Vania Leles on changing how African gemstones and diamonds are celebrated

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