The Convex Conversation

Investigative journalist Glen Campbell details his decades long search for fugitive Lord Lucan – the Eton-educated gambler who disappeared without trace after murdering his children’s nanny, Sandra Rivett, in 1974. Glen forms an unlikely partnership with Sandra’s son, Neil Berriman, and their investigations all over the world are subject of a gripping new BBC three-part documentary, Lucan. They speak to Lucan’s aristocratic friends, his brother, the nanny’s boyfriend, and the clues finally lead them to Australia to confront a man of interest. Find out what happens next in a hunt which has enthralled detectives and press alike for half a century.   Investigative journalist Glen Campbell with Sandra Rivett's son, Neil Berriman

Laura Harnett spent 20 years as a high-flying corporate executive, in the boardroom at Selfridges and working for brands like IKEA and Coca-Cola. Never did she imagine she’d be championing a humble cleaning sponge. However, frustrated by supermarket aisles full of microplastic-filled cleaning tools, and a devastating diagnosis of breast cancer, she gave it all up to become an entrepreneur in her 40s and start Seep. Seep is a B Corp which designs eco-friendly, plastic-free, biodegradable cleaning accessories using natural renewables like wood, loofah and bamboo, and aims to stop a billion plastic cleaning tools going to landfill by 2030. * 20% off for Convex Conversation listeners using HELEN20 at www.theseepcompany.com         

Miles Spencer has mentored tech founders for more than 30 years, and has created hundreds of jobs while founding, financing, building, and exiting three digital media companies. But he’s also strayed a long way from his US home.   He led 1500 people across 14 miles of open sea in kayaks, raising more than a million dollars for charity; ran with the bulls in Pamplona, and trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria with his great friend, Wells Jones.   The eye-opening trek inspired Miles and Spencer to write A Line in the Sand – a best-selling sleuthing adventure capturing the essence of the Middle East through the eyes of two lifelong friends, following clues left by Lawrence of Arabia.     

Michelle Feeney founded Floral Street Fragrances – an award-winning British brand with sustainability at its core – after a dynamic career leading top global beauty names, including Estee Lauder and Mac Cosmetics. The inspiration to create clean, affordable fragrances which won’t impact the planet, came during what Michelle describes as her gap year, aged 51. Inspired by flowers and vibrant culture, Floral Street has collaborated with the Van Gogh Museum and watch this space for another exciting partnership.  As Black Friday approaches, Michelle explains what Floral Street is doing to help, partnering with Clean Hub, given the sales frenzy generates 25% more waste – an excess of 100 million tonnes.              

Seasoned barrister & environmentalist James Cameron - one of the leading architects of COP – reflects on three decades of arguing for a fairer and more sustainable planet. He co-hosts a new podcast series – Fossil vs Future – with his 30-year-old god-daughter Daisy Nicholls who works in sustainable finance. It’s a refreshing, authentic conversation exploring the climate crisis through different generational lenses. Together they discuss a series of what they call ‘what abouts’ – what about the ocean, food, China, international law, nature-based solutions, the role of finance and much more.   ​