On Of Course You’re Invited, host speaks with Mam Sham founders Maria Georgiou and Rhiannon Butler, childhood friends since age 11 who grew a London supper club into a creative storytelling studio spanning events, food, design and film, known for immersive, narrative-led experiences and using packaging and physical design as storytelling tools. They discuss meeting at secondary school, building their bond through shared humor and creativity, and how “play” became central to their process and a practical tool during stressful client moments. They trace early career detours through art-world and hospitality jobs, lessons from years of graft, and key moments in learning pricing and negotiation with brands. They explain the shift to positioning Mam Sham as a studio offering cohesive storytelling across media, critique content-farming brand events, and describe partnering with Asahi to support their existing supper club.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:21 Meeting at Age 11

06:30 Childhood Fears and Sleepovers

08:21 Early Creative Collaboration

12:47 The Power of Play

16:41 Finding Courage to Start

18:11 First Paid Gig

20:46 The Graft and Growth

21:30 Learning to Negotiate

25:20 Social Media vs Events

28:21 Becoming a Storytelling Studio

32:25 Creating Authentic Brand Events

34:38 Brands Back Creatives

36:19 Why Events Feel Same

37:01 Mini Eggs Satire

38:21 Funding Community Events

38:33 Asahi Supper Club Win

40:09 Studio Storytelling Dreams

43:25 Pricing Confidence Advice

46:25 Imposter Syndrome Pitch

48:16 Confidence Perception Trap

51:20 Friendship Builds Confidence

54:58 Brazil Spider Survival

58:58 Gratitude And Goodbye

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OFC You’re Invited, welcomes entrepreneur, coach, and former founder of SHFT Agency (exited in 2025) Chloë Downs, joined by her cousin Georgina Billings, an artist representative managing street artists and working to make the space more inclusive. They share how growing up as first cousins in South London felt like being siblings, recalling childhood adventures, family traditions, and how early exposure to art and open conversations built confidence and independence with a strong family safety net. They discuss trust, communication, and handling difficult conversations, noting differences between work and personal relationships, and how they maintain closeness even when living abroad. They reflect on identity beyond labels like “entrepreneur” or “mum,” exchange gratitude, and highlight Georgina’s earlier brand Idyllic Youth and Chloe’s caring nature beneath a tough exterior.

00:00 Welcome and Guests

00:26 Cousins Like Sisters

01:17 Georgina’s Art Career

02:25 Early Memories and Nicknames

04:10 South London Childhood Joy

06:36 Confidence From Upbringing

07:54 Independence and Family Trust

11:45 Building Trust With Kids

13:37 Open Talks and Boundaries

15:46 Family Dinner Table Test

17:20 Staying Close Long Distance

21:15 Leadership and Advice Roles

22:23 Support System Into Adulthood

26:44 Identity Beyond Work Labels

29:29 Consistency Across Settings

31:44 Radical Honesty and Accountability

34:49 Handling Hard Conversations

35:47 Directness And Misread Rudeness

37:01 Friend Groups And Avoiding Confrontation

38:27 Work Negotiation Builds Confidence

41:21 Why Personal Talks Hurt More

44:09 Misunderstandings And Clearing The Air

45:05 Making Time For Friends

46:57 Gratitude Segment Begins

47:53 Shared Memories And Growing Up

52:21 Auntie Role And Family Bond

56:41 Hidden Sides And Past Hustles

01:01:14 Final Word Game And Wrap Up

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Brotherhood, Business & Vulnerability: Kieran Hughes and Eugene Patterson on 18 Years of Friendship

Vanessa Maria hosts “You’re Invited” with guests and best friends Kieran Hughes—founder of Trap House and 3QUENCY, a cultural agency that has worked with brands like Spotify and Dr. Martens—and Eugene Patterson, founder of Revibed Drinks sold in places like Holland & Barrett. They reflect on meeting in primary school in Erdington, how university and leaving Birmingham expanded their perspectives, and how building businesses has deepened their bond. The conversation centers on men’s vulnerability, safe spaces, panic attacks, breathwork, and the tension of societal expectations around masculinity, including the value of female friendships and learning across diverse cultures.

00:00 - Intro, guest welcome and iconic best-friend introductions

02:00 - How Kieran and Eugene first met - school days, green eyes and the rain story

03:00 - From Birmingham to uni - how their friendship deepened through new environments

06:00 - Male friendship, panic attacks and checking in beyond “I’m fine”

07:00 - “Friendship is transactional” - what makes a relationship actually deep

10:00 - Vulnerability, masculinity and why emotional safety between men matters

13:00 - Being raised by women and how that shaped the way they relate to people

16:00 - Fathers, survival mode and why this generation thinks differently about friendship

24:00 - Bell Hooks, patriarchy and the mixed messages men are given

26:00 - Nature or nurture - emotional intelligence, upbringing and why they feel ahead of the curve

29:00 - Curiosity, open-mindedness and breaking out of the Birmingham bubble

32:00 - Self-isolation, holding space and why people stay silent for too long

35:00 - Talking about suicidal feelings, supportive parents and learning how to listen

39:00 - What they thank each other for - brotherhood, belief and growing together

42:00 - Final word challenge, Cannes memories and a warm closing

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