Kanya King CBE: Mobo Awards founder and "visionary"

Kanya King CBE: Mobo Awards founder and "visionary"

Author: Bauer Media June 5, 2026 Duration: 25:40

As the music world pays tribute to Kanya King following her death at the age of 57, this is another chance to hear the founder and "visionary" of the Mobo Awards taking with Elliot Moss on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya in 2014.


There’s a certain rhythm to building something remarkable, a kind of improvisation within a framework of discipline and vision. Jazz Shapers, from Bauer Media, draws that parallel directly, sitting at the unique intersection of business innovation and musical spirit. Each conversation, hosted by Elliot Moss, is less a standard interview and more a deep exploration of character. Moss has a particular talent for drawing out the personal stories behind the professional success, focusing on the motivations and the pivotal moments that define a leader’s journey. You’ll hear from founders and pioneers who have, much like the great innovators in jazz, soul and blues, defied convention and broken the mould. The discussions delve into how they navigate challenges, recognise opportunities, and maintain their drive when the path isn’t clear. This isn’t about dry strategy or generic advice; it’s about the human element at the core of every enterprise. Produced by Jazz FM, the podcast offers a thoughtful, nuanced listen for anyone curious about the mindset required to shape not just a business, but an entire field. Tune in for authentic, compelling stories that resonate with the creativity and resilience found in both the boardroom and the recording studio.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

Jazz Shapers
Podcast Episodes
Darrel Sheinman: Founder & CEO of  Gearbox Records [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
Darrel Sheinman is the Founder and CEO of independent record label, Gearbox Records . Darrel joins Elliot to share his journey from maritime satellite tracking to diving into the British Library archives for unreleased l…
Sam Tidswell-Norrish: Founder and Chair of Opus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:40
Sam Tidswell-Norrish is the Founder and Chair of Opus, a global platform supporting early-stage entrepreneurs by aiming to supercharge the founder journey. Sam joins Elliot to share how to unlock what he feels could be t…
Michelle Feeney: Founder and CEO of Floral Street [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
Michelle Feeney is the Founder and CEO of Floral Street, a British fragrance brand. In the last episode of the current series, Michelle joins Elliot to chat about leading MAC cosmetics to become the world’s biggest make-…
Hidde Hoogcarspel: Founding & Managing Partner of  DFF Ventures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:57
Hidde Hoogcarspel is the Founding and Managing Partner at early-stage venture capital fund DFF Ventures, and the co-founder of SpaceBuzz Foundation, giving children a virtual ‘space travel’ experience. Hidde joins Elliot…
John Ramsay: Founder of Social Ability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
John Ramsay is the founder of Social Ability, a health-tech company dedicated to revolutionising care through joyful, interactive, light-based activities. John joins Elliot to talk about how the experience, aged 12, of c…
Abigail Tan: CEO of St Giles Hotel Group [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:10
Abigail Tan is the CEO of St Giles Hotel Group and founder of the Hotels with Heart Foundation, a charity giving back to local communities. Abigail joins Elliot to talk about how her childhood obsession with hotels grew…
Amelia Miller: Co-founder of ivee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
Amelia Miller is the co-founder of ivee, an AI upskilling and talent network. Amelia joins Elliot to talk about how her mother's struggle to regain her old position on the career ladder (after leaving work to raise 3 chi…
Mahdi Yahya: Founder and CEO of Ori Industries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
Mahdi Yahya is the founder and CEO of Ori Industries, an AI compute company and he's the President of Radiant, the first fully integrated AI infrastructure platform. Mahdi joins Elliot to talk about building the invisibl…
Emily Lui: Co- founder of Cutter & Squidge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:14
Emily Lui is the co- founder of Cutter & Squidge, the bakery and gifting brand. Emily joins Elliot to talk about her and her sister's drive to build something bigger than them, and why, (having been dropped by Selfridges…