42 Gathering: A celebration of our podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

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13.09.2023

Guests mingling at the 42 Gathering event, celebrating the podcast

We may have released the final episode of our podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment, but the wealth of insight and inspiration to be shared by this special community of 42 has only just begun.

In celebration of what has been a fantastically received first podcast series by Material Source, featuring an unparalleled exploration into the roles and people truly making a difference to the world around us, we hosted an event to mark the exciting fact that all 42 episodes are now live and available to download or stream on demand. And, importantly, to ask: what's next?

Networking event featuring attendees engaging in conversation, celebrating the launch of the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Networking event featuring engaged participants celebrating the final episode of the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Guests enjoying drinks and networking at the 42 Gathering event, celebrating the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Celebration at the 42 Gathering event featuring podcast team members enjoying drinks and sharing laughter in a vibrant atmosphere.

Guests enjoying drinks and engaging in conversation during the 42 Gathering event celebrating the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Attendees engage in conversation and celebrate at the 42 Gathering event for the podcast on built environment roles.

Celebration at the 42 Gathering event, featuring attendees networking and enjoying drinks in a vibrant setting.

Networking attendees engage at the 42 Gathering event, with a welcome sign highlighting the podcast celebration.

Guests enjoy drinks and engage in conversation during the 42 Gathering event celebrating the podcast on built environment roles.

Attendees celebrate the final episode of the 42 Roles podcast at a vibrant gathering, enjoying drinks in a lively atmosphere.

Women celebrating and networking at the 42 Gathering event for the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Engaged woman at a networking event, discussing the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment while holding cocktails.

Accompanied by live music, drinks and canapés, Material Source director, and podcast host, David Smalley gave thanks to all those who have given their time to participate in the series, which, to-date, has had thousands upon thousands of listens, and growing weekly. As well as thanking Crown Paints - supporters of 42 Roles in the Built Environment in its entirety from the off.

The joyous enthusiasm in the room was palpable, with many conversations taking place around how 42 Roles is already shaping young minds - playing a part in turning will-be graduates onto careers they may not have previously considered.

Guests celebrate the conclusion of the 42 Roles in the Built Environment podcast at a stylish gathering.

Women networking and celebrating at the 42 Gathering event for the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Guests celebrate the final episode of the 42 Roles in the Built Environment podcast, enjoying drinks and conversations.

Attendees socialize and celebrate at the 42 Gathering event, honoring the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Celebrating the 42 Roles podcast, attendees engage in lively conversations at a networking event in a stylish setting.

People engaged in conversation at the 42 Gathering event, celebrating the 42 Roles in the Built Environment podcast.

Guests celebrate and network at the 42 Gathering event, marking the conclusion of the "42 Roles in the Built Environment" podcast.

Networking event featuring diverse attendees engaged in conversation, celebrating the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Attendees enjoying conversation and drinks during the celebration of the 42 Roles in the Built Environment podcast finale.

Those from the world of property conversed with sustainability specialists, and lawyers with civil engineers. A multitude of disciplines were represented, and all threw themselves into discussions around pushing the spaces we inhabit further to make them more enjoyable, environmentally-conscious and safe for everyone.

Stay tuned for more updates on what's next to come from the '42', and in the meantime, you can listen to all episodes of 42 Roles in the Built Environment here.

Three musicians performing live jazz, featuring a saxophonist, drummer, and double bassist in a stylish venue.

A diverse group of women and men celebrating at the 42 Gathering event, with floral decorations and drinks.

Speaker presents at the 42 Gathering event, featuring a backdrop of podcast guests' portraits celebrating 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Attendees celebrating the 42 Gathering event with drinks, surrounded by greenery, marking the podcast finale.

Attendees enjoy food and drinks at the 42 Gathering, celebrating the completion of the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Celebration gathering for the podcast "42 Roles in the Built Environment" with attendees socializing and a display of featured guests.

Engaged attendees enjoying conversations at the 42 Gathering, celebrating the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Two women engaged in lively conversation at the 42 Gathering event, celebrating the podcast 42 Roles in the Built Environment.

Celebration at the 42 Gathering, featuring women engaging and enjoying refreshments at a podcast event for the built environment.

A heartfelt thank you once again to all our guests; to all of you who have listened, downloaded, shared and rated; and to our series sponsors, Crown Paints. Your continued support is sincerely appreciated.

What would you like to see next from the '42'? Drop us a line and let us know.

All images: Tim Ainsworth

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Laura Connelly

After beginning her career in London 13-years ago, Laura moved back 'up North' to immerse herself in Manchester's thriving creative scene. An advocate of the anecdote, storytelling is her one true passion. She loves to champion new talent in the fiel... Read more

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