Bev founded Churchill & Partners in 2018, specialising in Intelligent Retail Strategy for World-Class Developments, creating and cultivating value for world-class clients through innovative commercial and creative strategies tailored for Retail, Dining, and Entertainment destinations.

Bev draws on deep expertise gained from 25 years in retail and real estate, including transformative roles at Selfridges and Covent Garden, where she significantly contributed to shaping two of London’s most cherished and vital retail destinations.

She believes smart developers appreciate that great places strike a harmonious balance between effective systems and genuine empathy.

Bev leads a talented team of experts dedicated to creating value through innovative, purpose-driven strategies that address clients’ most challenging retail objectives covering existing retail destinations, mixed-use urban centres and Saudi Arabian Giga projects.

She and I met through social circles in a Northwest London Neighbourhood of Primrose Hill. Each time I have connected with Bev, I am inspired to continually strive forward as a woman in business. Bev is a successful entrepreneur who has been positively shaped by a fascinating career shift, where she began to run her own business in recent years - after many years in large corporate. Her natural energy, to drive human connectivity through engaging spaces with intentionality is uniquely Bev.

“Our clients can consider us an extension of their development team, by seamlessly integrating into your project and consultant team we support every step of the retail journey—from design and delivery through to driving
engagement, footfall and spend in your live destination.” - Bev

Episode Highlights:

-The conversation begins with reflections on how community bonds formed during the pandemic have been influential.

-Bev recounts her upbringing in Northeast England, a pivotal moment in her youth that motivated her to seek better opportunities through education, and her eventual move to London.

-She shares her extensive experience in the corporate world, notably her role at Capco in transforming Covent Garden, and how a realisation of her entrepreneurial spirit led her to start Churchill and Partners.

-Explore her transition from a structured corporate environment to starting her consultancy business, her approach to placemaking, and navigating challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

-Bev emphasises the importance of community, having a supportive network, staying true to one's purpose, and the continuous drive for personal and professional growth.

Keep in touch with Bev:

https://churchillandpartners.london/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverley-churchill-90525867/

https://newmurabba.com/en/the-mukaab/

#ChurchillandPartners

#RetailPlacemaking

#RetailStrategy

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Mark Busse is a Canadian brand strategist, leadership coach, facilitator, and professional instigator who helps leaders turn purpose into performance. A flâneur at heart, he’s known for designing the conversations that build brands—blending strategy, facilitation, and coaching to align story, culture, and execution. As co-founder of Industrial Brand, Mark led AEC firms to differentiate beyond “prettymaking”; today he partners with founders, creative leads, and civic organisations to sharpen positioning, cultivate healthy team dynamics, and host the brave, useful conversations most groups avoid. A long-time community builder (CreativeMornings, cross-sector roundtables, mentoring), he believes generosity is a growth strategy and that better questions beat louder answers. Rooted in emotional intelligence and participatory leadership, his approach gives teams practical tools to find their pace when the path shifts underfoot. Mark lives in Vancouver and is happiest coaching leaders, facilitating strategy sprints, or—true to form—connecting good people who should know each other

Episode Highlights:

Explore Mark Busse's journey from a creative polymath to a strategic advisor and community builder.

1. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Mark's career, including his transition from brand design to fostering meaningful conversations.
2. Learn about the importance of human connection and how Mark uses it as a catalyst for creativity and innovation.
3. Gain insights into Mark's leadership philosophy, emphasizing empowerment, authenticity, and the value of saying no.
4. Hear Mark's reflections on purpose, values, and the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth.

Website: https://www.pickmybrain.world/profiles/mark-busse/

Creative Mornings: https://creativemornings.com/cities/van

Article: https://industrialbrand.com/three-traits-of-successful-managers

https://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/category/art-of-hosting/

Mark Busse Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbusse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbusse/?hl=en

Industrial Brand: https://industrialbrand.com/about

In this episode of "Pace & Purpose," host Kirstyn DeVries sits down with Drew Dugan, founder of DVLP Music, to explore his transformative journey from addiction to entrepreneurship.

Drew shares insights on personal development, the power of music, and the importance of embracing one's true self.

Tune in to discover how Drew's experiences have shaped his mission to inspire and educate others.

Drew Dugan is a music producer, educator, and founder of DVLP Academy, a cutting-edge music education hub based in Denver, Colorado.

His lifelong journey with music began at just three years old when he first picked up the drums - a spark that grew into a career blending technical mastery with creative vision.

Driven by the belief that true growth happens when skill is paired with mindset, adaptability, and personal evolution, Drew created DVLP Academy as more than just a music school.

It’s a space where artistry and personal development intersect. Through mentor-based training and immersive, real-world environments, students gain hands-on experience across every stage of modern music production - from songwriting and sound design to mixing and mastering - using industry-standard tools like Ableton Live and Pro Tools.

Drew’s own life embodies the philosophy of developing yourself: he is over nine years sober, has lost more than 100 pounds, and now runs marathons. For him, “The purpose of life is to develop it” isn’t just a statement - it’s truly a way of living.

At DVLP, students and artists are encouraged to embrace that same mindset, using creativity not just to build careers in music, but to fuel personal transformation, resilience, and lifelong growth.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Drew, about his journey from addiction to entrepreneurship and personal growth.

Instagram: @thedrewdugan

Instagram: @dvlpmusic

Website: https://dvlpacademy.com/