
Stand Tall with Rachel Bell
Welcome to Stand Tall with Rachel Bell. Stand Tall is candid conversations with people blazing a trail across property, architecture, and engineering. Your host is Rachel Bell, Director of Partnerships at Stride Treglown and established role model for women in the construction industry. The podcast follows in the spirit of Rachel’s personal mantra 'Stand Tall' which is about inspiring and supporting others to face fears and try something new. Expect fast-flowing conversations about life, careers, and defining moments. And stay tuned for the quick-fire questions towards the end for pearls of wisdom, advice and humour!
Podcasting since 2021 • 16 episodes
Stand Tall with Rachel Bell
Latest Episodes
"Change can happen" - Smith Mordak, Chief Executive of UKGBC
Today, I’m joined by a true industry trailblazer, Smith Mordak.Smith is an award-winning architect, engineer and writer, working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment.As former Director of Su...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:12

My adventures in Malawi: Purpose. Partnership. Empowerment.
Welcome back to Stand Tall. This episode’s a bit different to our usual conversations. Today, I’m excited to share my own stand tall moment with you. Back in April 2023, I travelled to Malawi to lead a Women’s Partnership Challenge...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:00

"Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Architecture, and Me" - Neil Pinder, Educator & Activist
I’m thrilled to welcome Neil Pinder to the show today. Neil is an award-winning educator and activist on a mission to demystify and diversify the architectural profession. For over 25 years, Neil has taught in a number of inner-city...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:03

"Building a more equitable profession" - Robbie Turner, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at RIBA
Today, I’m joined by Robbie Turner - Director of Inclusion & Diversity at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).He was appointed by the RIBA in November 2022 to “ensure the architecture profession – and its systems and st...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:50

"It's time to make space for girls" - Susannah Walker, Co-founder of Make Space for Girls
On International Women’s Day, I am delighted to launch Season 3 of Stand Tall with my first guest Susannah Walker.In 2021, Susannah - along with Imogen Clark - co-founded Make Space for Girls, a charity that campaigns for better public ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:17
