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Beyond Four Walls Podcast Celebrates Over 7,000 Downloads and Looks Ahead to an Exciting 2026
Since launching in January 2024, Beyond Four Walls has become a powerful voice in the property management industry, breaking down barriers, starting honest conversations, and giving a platform to stories that matter.
Hosted by Jodie Fraser, the podcast has now surpassed 7,000 downloads, connecting professionals from across the UK and beyond through real, relatable conversations about life, leadership, and the challenges that come with both.
From discussions about resilience and imposter syndrome to the realities of burnout and lone working, Beyond Four Walls continues to explore the human side of property management, shining a light on mental health, empowerment, and the people who keep our buildings (and communities) running.
Jodie says:
“When I started this podcast, I just wanted to have honest conversations about the things we all face but rarely talk about, especially in an industry that can feel tough, thankless and misunderstood at times. To see how many people have tuned in, shared, and connected with these stories is incredible. It reminds me why these conversations matter.”
The podcast has already featured a wide range of guests from across the industry and beyond, with an educational mini-series in production with Shelley Jacobs and Emily Gray, diving into resilience, time management, managing major works, and reading leases. It also features Rob Curtis from The Pursuit Agency, who shares insight into neurodiversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Looking ahead, Jodie is creating new solo episodes tackling burnout, lone working, emotional intelligence, and why the public often misunderstand what managing agents really do.
Jodie adds:
“It’s about giving people a voice, the ones who are juggling, caring, leading, and learning. Beyond Four Walls is about the real human stories behind the job titles.”
The podcast has been proudly supported by BCH, Insurety, Michael Laurie Magar, and Future Group, whose sponsorships have helped make this journey possible. As Beyond Four Walls continues to grow, Jodie is now inviting new sponsors for 2026 to help make the show bigger, better, and more impactful, with opportunities to support upcoming episodes, special features, and events.
Listen to Beyond Four Walls Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
For sponsorship enquiries or media requests: Email: jodie@jodiefraser.com Visit: www.beyondfourwalls.uk
New Safety Assurance Director to Lead FirstPort’s Resident-focused Health and Safety Strategy
The FirstPort Group has appointed Keith Scott to lead its health and safety strategy, supporting a resident-focused approach to safety across its business.
Keith joins FirstPort as Safety Assurance Director and brings extensive experience from senior health and safety roles spanning multiple industries, including property, consultancy, and financial services. He previously served as Director of Resident Safety at Camden Council in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy, where he focused on engaging residents and coordinating Camden’s long-term strategy to ensure the safety of its property portfolio.
Following Grenfell, Keith also played a key role in shaping the national building safety agenda. Working alongside Dame Judith Hackitt and other influential safety leaders in Working Group 8 (WG8), he contributed to defining the Building Safety Manager role — a critical position in ensuring the safe management of high-risk buildings.
At FirstPort, Keith has taken a holistic approach to reviewing the company’s health and safety strategy, reviewing resources, systems, and processes to develop a forward-thinking, risk-based approach. His goal is to empower colleagues to stay ahead of safety challenges, foster more meaningful client conversations, and strengthen partnerships around shared safety objectives.
Speaking about his appointment, Keith said:
“I am delighted to have joined FirstPort at such a pivotal time. Building safety remains the business’ highest priority, and I’ve joined an organisation with strong core principles and a dedicated team that is focused on keeping customers safe.
“In the coming months, my focus will be on embedding a risk-based approach into how we work and deliver outcomes, realigning targets and ensuring everything we do is resident-focused. This includes ensuring our health and safety teams work directly with residents, so they understand our role in keeping them safe and can contribute to the safety strategy for their buildings.
“Ultimately, we want FirstPort to be at the forefront of the industry conversation about what good risk and safety management looks like. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to lead this, and I’m excited about the impact we can make.”
Martin King, Managing Director at FirstPort, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Keith to the team. He brings the expertise and insight needed to elevate our existing strategy to an industry-leading standard ensuring we take our customers and clients on the journey with us, building trust and confidence.”