Media Perceptions & What Drives the Givers
Season 1, Episode 5
The Brace For Impact podcast is thrilled to welcomed Edwin Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Spear’s Magazine - the UK’s top media brand for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. With bylines in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Esquire, Edwin offers a rare insider’s view on wealth, philanthropy, and the forces shaping modern giving.
In this episode, Edwin and Mary Rose dive into:
- The rise of an ‘inheritocracy’
- Media influence and the Sunday Times Giving List
- Smart giving in a crowded space
- Emerging trends in philanthropy
Join us for sharp insights from one of the UK’s leading voices in wealth and giving.

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