The Next Chapter by Ellie Barker

Roger Saul created Mulberry - you know the one - from a £500 loan from his parents. By the 1990s, Mulberry was exporting to 30 countries, winning the Queen’s Award for Export three times, and attracting fans like Kate Moss, Kate Winslet, and Bob Geldof. Roger, his wife Monty and their team at Mulberry, also went on to

What happens when you reach a point in life where the path you’re on no longer feels like the right one? In this powerful and uplifting episode of The Next Chapter, TV Journalist Ellie Barker talks to Clare Mackintosh — former police officer turned internationally bestselling author, whose novels have sold more than th

Dan Simpson always loved acting and performing as a child — and this love took him to Fun Kids, the UK’s children’s radio station. But he’s always been just as curious about what goes on behind the scenes. So when he started thinking about writing his own novel, he decided to create a podcast — one that looks at the re

Gemma Haigh says she was a little distracted at school – but later discovered she was neurodivergent. Her love of diving deeply into subjects led her to a fascinating career as an art curator, working in extraordinary places like Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. But when Gemma began experiencing anxiety, she fo

In this episode of The Next Chapter podcast, Ellie Barker speaks with brand expert and former social worker Chris Endersby, whose journey from child protection to corporate leadership is as unexpected as it is inspiring. Together, they explore the power of compassion, the impact of early life experiences, and how we ca

In this episode of The Next Chapter, Ellie Barker chats with life and career coach Abi Unwin, who shares how a simple piece of advice from a friend helped her reshape her career—and her life. Abi now supports everyone from CEOs to young adults in finding work and purpose that truly fits. She believes next chapters don’