Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

This week on Beyond Four Walls, I'm joined by three inspiring women from The DALA Group: Maddy Lawrence, Charlotte Howlings and Davinia Potterton. Engineering and construction have traditionally been male-dominated industries, but the landscape is changing. More women are entering the sector, challenging perceptions and proving that there is no single route into a career in engineering. In this episode, we go beyond job titles and technical roles to explore the people behind the professions. ...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser is joined by mental wellbeing specialist Anji McGrandles, founder of The Mind Tribe, for an honest and practical conversation about what mental wellbeing really looks like in everyday life. Drawing on her experience working with global clients, Anji cuts through the noise around mental health and shares simple, realistic tools that actually fit into busy lives. From understanding burnout and improving sleep, to small mindset shifts and access...

Having studied Housing & Development at UWE, Bristol, Joe has worked within the property sector service industry for 20 years. In 1999 he fell into recruitment serving the wider social housing and professional surveying sectors for eight years before working for Bristol City Council on office fit out projects. Working as a block manager since 2010 and a full member of the IRPM, He has arranged thousands of reactive maintenance tasks of most kinds and delivered many 'Section 20' major wor...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Oneeka Clark for a really open, down-to-earth conversation about her journey into property management and how her view of success has changed over time. Like so many people in the sector, Oneeka didn’t set out with a grand plan to work in property — it’s something she found her way into, learned on the job, and grew into. We talk honestly about what that early stage feels like, the pressure to “get it right”, and the quiet confidence that ...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie sits down with Duncan Foster — a familiar name in the block and estate management world, and someone with more than thirty years of lived experience in the sector. Duncan’s journey started long before titles and job roles. He built his own successful block management business, sold it to HML in 2014, and today he’s Head of Key Accounts at B-hive Block Management Partners, part of the Vegner Group. What makes Duncan stand out isn’t just the length of...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Chelsea Austin, Marketing Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Earl Kendrick Group — a name many in the block and building management world will recognise. Chelsea’s story is one of steady growth, creativity, and compassion. From a background in administration and finance to now shaping how a respected firm communicates its brand and values, Chelsea brings a rare blend of professionalism and empathy to her work. We talk about what it means...

In this episode I’m joined by Nisha Thomas, one of the founders of MVN Block Management — a company born from lived experience, real frustration, and a moment where everything felt like it was falling apart. Nisha opens up about what it was like to hit rock bottom, reach out for support, and rebuild — not just a career, but confidence, clarity and purpose. We talk about: how MVN Block Management started from their own block being mis-managedthe reality of building a business while still learn...