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Jun 2025
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Episode 50: Grant Woodrow - into the Wil...

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On this episode of DESIGN POD, Sophie Harper speaks to Grant Woodrow, Chief Business Development Officer at Wilderness from the wilds of Botswana to hear more about the luxury safari company's ethos and sustainability credentials, including its community initiatives and all-round good vibes...

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