Podcasts about Cadbury

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new autobiography, which laid bare how her relationship deteriorated with England manager Sarina Wiegman and her feelings about her fellow national goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. The crew also looked at how the simultaneous kickoffs are going down with fans as well as reflecting on a packed weekend of football. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new autobiography which laid bare how her relationship deteriorated with England manager SArina Wiegman and her feelings about her fellow national goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.The crew also looked at how the simultaneous kickoffs are going down with fans as well as reflecting on a packed weekend of football.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals' in drinking water.High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it's still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems.Also in this episode, The Bionic Awards are coming to London. Entries are now open for the inaugural event to be held in Shoreditch next year. We speak to founder of the awards and London Standard tech editor Alex Pell along with AI filmmaker Diane Laidlow of Afro Futcha, about the importance of recognising AI creativity.Plus…A new £1.9million study will look at whether AI can help doctors make better decisions around how to treat prostate cancerNew research shows skipping breakfast might leave you feeling hungry but won't impact your thinking skillsThe Microsoft glitch that's waited 10 years for a fixA new sustainable tub for Cadbury's Heroes and a change to the chocolate line-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 253 – Your Brand Is a Vibe: Small Business Marketing in the AI Era Forget features—today, it's all about the feeling. This week, discover why your brand's true power isn't just in what you say, but in the vibe you create—and how AI makes shaping that emotional connection faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever. If you want your small business to outshine competitors, build loyalty, and stand out in a noisy world, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on how Carla Ward's troops proved them wrong with a 5-4 aggregate win over Belgium in their Nations League playoff. It wasn't perfect but old ghosts were banished as Ireland found the resilience to pull through.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

News; birthdays/events; new M&M flavors that you can vote on; word of the day. News; if you do these things before bedtime...your morning will go smoother; game: Julia Roberts trivia; why do we lose friendships? 7 reasons why. News; "forever" products like the stamp...and now tp??; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; what makes someone "cool"? News; do you spend more on Halloween, Christmas, or New Year's eve (decor/party supplies etc)?; game: Guess the saxophone song; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate day...The history of chocolate goes back 2,500 years. Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate to the extent that they believed the god of wisdom, literally bestowed it upon them. Cacao seeds acted as a form of currency but it was very "bitter" ...then a couple thousand years later they added sugar! Once chocolate turned sweet — in 16th-century Europe — the masses caught on and turned chocolate into a powerhouse treat. Several present-day chocolate companies began operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries....like Cadbury and Hershey's. Today almost 80% of Americans have chocolate at least once a week.

In this episode host Rea Hailley continues her series called "five questions and one wild story fempreneurs to watch for". Rea brings you the story of Kristen Carrier, the "Chocolate Scientist" and co-founder of 7 Summit Snacks. Kristen reveals why selling chocolate is surprisingly one of the hardest jobs in the world, even when 80% of people love it. She dives into the "nerdy" science of how high-quality chocolate provides not just physical fuel but an essential emotional lift for life's marathons. But the heart of this episode is the unbelievable, wild origin story behind her brand — a story born from a high-altitude tragedy on Mount Everest that became a final, beautiful gift of inspiration. This is a conversation about resilience, intuition, and building a legacy. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast where we showcase fascinating people who are Leaders, Innovators, and have Big Ideas! Host: Rea Hailley Driven by a deep-seated belief in the power of entrepreneurship, Rea leads New Idea Machine in empowering businesses with innovative digital solutions. Having witnessed the grit and triumph of her parents building a business from scratch, Rea is passionate about enabling significant revenue growth and seamless operations for startups and Small/Medium Businesses, ensuring their dedication translates into tangible success. Guest: Kristyn Carriere is a food innovator and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience developing some of the world's best-known chocolate brands. During her career in Europe, she worked with global leaders including Cadbury, Milka, Green & Black's, and Godiva, where she honed her expertise in product development and global market launches. In 2019, Kristyn returned to Canada and co-founded 7 Summits Snacks with her sister, Leanna. What began as a vision to merge performance nutrition with premium chocolate has since grown into a women-owned Canadian brand fueling active and adventurous lives and redefine the role of chocolate in functional nutrition. Show Links: 7 Summits Snacks  Show Quotes: "Chocolate gives you this emotional lift like a carbohydrate gel or a Clif Bar is never going to do for you." "A lot of the times women want to have all the answers before they even start something... you know what, you might as well just start." "This wave of inspiration that I had received was like a gift from him in his final moment." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan  

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's important Nations League playoffs against Belgium. Can Ireland cope without Courtney Brosnan? Who is going to fill that midfield? Why doesn't Karen know who Belters Only are? The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

You might look at everyday items in a different light after this episode, as we hear best-selling author and Woodland Trust ambassador, Jonathan Drori CBE, reveal some of the fascinating things we make with plants. From the well-known coffee bean to the tree bark that's used in spacecraft, he shares some of the amazing relationships between familiar objects and the natural world as we meet beneath a beautiful beech tree on Parliament Hill in London.  These stories and more feature in Jonathan's latest book, The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of, which aims to spark an interest in nature for younger readers. He explains how discovering the wonder of nature in a fun, exciting way as a child can inspire a lifelong connection, just as it did for him. We also discover why fruit is sweet, the value of the mandrake plant, how beech is thought to resist lightning and more. Don't forget to rate us and subscribe! Learn more about the Woodland Trust at woodlandtrust.org.uk Transcript You are listening to Woodland Walks, a podcast for the Woodland Trust, presented by Adam Shaw. We protect and plant trees for people to enjoy, to fight climate change and to help wildlife thrive.  Adam: Jonathan Drori CBE, is a man of many talents. He's a trustee of the Eden Project and of Kew Gardens, a member of the Royal Institution, a man who used to be a senior commissioning editor at the BBC, and he's also an ambassador for the Woodland Trust and a best-selling author of books such as Around the World in 80 Trees and his latest, The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of, a book for younger people about the plants in their lives and the things they make which are all around them. And whereas these podcasts often take me on long journeys, this time, well, it's just a hop, skip and a jump away in London at Parliament Hill, where we met to talk about his book and the things we didn't know about the stuff around us all. Right, we are... it's a bit windy right here. It actually sounds windier than it is, but we are in Parliament Hill, or thereabouts, with Jonathan Drori, who has written the stuff that stuff is made of, and is also a big noise, essentially, in the Woodland Trust itself, of which we can talk lots about. But we're standing by a beech tree. So, Jonathan, why did you write this book?  Jonathan: I wanted to do something that would make kids kind of interested in the natural environment. Starting with the things they're interested in, which are kind of ice cream and chocolate and sport and dinosaurs and all that kind of thing. And use their own interests to sort of spark other interests in nature, in trees and plants, and also actually in history and folklore and culture, which are all sort of bound up with those things. One of the things I've tried to do with the book is to explain things from the plant's point of view as well as from a human point of view. So there are all these qualities that we desire plants for, whether that's sort of sweet things to eat or things to build with or things to make musical instruments out of. And they're all in the book and that's fine. But I've also tried to explain, you know, why has bamboo evolved in the way that it has? And why has a beech tree evolved the way it has? Why does chocolate have sweet mush around the seeds? You know, why do the grasses feed us? Why is sugar cane sweet? And why do we love it?  Adam: And so through this book, you're trying to attempt to do that by explaining stuff like tea and chocolate, indeed, where it comes from.  Jonathan: Yeah, I mean, there are 30 different species that I deal with in the book. And on the right-hand side of the page, there's a whole lot of information about the way that the plant grows, how it's cultivated, the relationships that it has with other plants, with the little critters that might pollinate it or disperse the seeds. And on the left-hand side, there's a whole lot of stories about the plant, all kinds of kind of fascinating facts and really about the human relationships with that plant.  Adam: Do you think we have lost that connection with the plants around us. So that this sort of stuff might have been really obvious a few generations ago or not.  Jonathan: *laughs* A leading question, m'lud! Yes, I mean, you know, with urban living and things being in packets at the supermarket, you know, we perhaps don't think very much about where the basic materials for our existence come from, whether it's things we eat or things we build with or things that we just sort of like looking at and playing with.  Adam: Is it important to know those connections? I mean, you as someone who likes nature, I can understand why you might feel that's important. But is it important for us all to rebuild that connection?  Jonathan: I think that my love and interest in nature came from my parents, actually, at the time, dragging me around Kew Gardens and Richmond Park and telling me stories about the trees and plants that were growing there. And they did that in such a way that I would be interested because they knew who I was and so they found the things that would sort of excite me. And I think I want to do the same for young people so that they grow up with a kind of interest and admiration and some sort of understanding of nature. But you can't sort of ram it down people's throats. It needs to be fun.  Adam: Yeah. But why is that important? I understand that's what you want to do, but why is it important?  Jonathan: Well, we've only got one planet. And if we don't look after it, then, you know, our lives and livelihoods are doomed. So that's the sort of very basic reason. And also we are part of nature, so just, not having an understanding or rejecting nature is kind of rejecting part of ourselves, I think.  Adam: So it's a soft environmental message here. And that's also seems to me important because, well, from my perspective anyway, it feels like a lot of environmental charities and environmentally minded people push a sort of narrative, the world could end, it's all a disaster. And actually, I worry that, although it's well-meaning, it might turn people off. Now that isn't what you're doing with this.  Jonathan: No, there's none of that in the book, none of it at all. What I've tried to do is to excite people about the stories of pollination, of the little critters that live in and around plants, the relationships that the plants have with other plants and so on in the environment, and make that sort of exciting and fun and interesting enough that people will just say, say to themselves, that's kind of something that's worth protecting. Maybe they won't think that for 10 or 15 years.  Adam: There's lots of interesting stories here. I think the one that really struck me, I think, was about vanilla. So vanilla, obviously, people use it in cooking, they might use essence of it or whatever. But am I right in saying, you think it's in the book, you actually go, there was a boy, and you name this boy... oh sorry is that a bird I can hear? *laughs* sorry!  Jonathan: It's the parakeets.  Adam: Oh it's the parakeets, I thought there was a squeaky wheel behind me! No no. All right, parakeets in the background. A named boy who taught the world how to pollinate vanilla. Tell me that story.  Jonathan: Yes, it was an amazing story actually about vanilla that in about the sort of 1840s, when they brought vanilla plants over from Mexico where they were native, to Africa where they wanted the plantations to grow and the little bee that pollinates vanilla didn't really travel. And so they had to find something else that would pollinate the vanilla plants so that the vanilla plants would propagate and grow. And sadly, they couldn't find any insect that would do that. No local insects would do this in Africa or outside Mexico. So all the vanilla plants had to be pollinated by hand. And it was a 12-year-old boy, Edmond Albius, who worked out how to do this. And by basically sort of cutting a bit of membrane and then squidging the two bits together and right to this present day, that's the way that vanilla is pollinated, by hand. And that's why it's so expensive.  Adam: It's amazing, isn't it? Apart from the vanilla story, do any others stand out in your mind? Is there ones your favourites?  Jonathan: Oh, it's like asking your favourite children, isn't it? I mean, there are all sorts of things in there that I notice when I talk to young people, to sort of eight, nine-year-olds, they sort of come alive. Those who've read the Hogwarts stories and Harry Potter, they're amazed to discover that mandrake is actually a real plant. And of course, mandrake used to be very, very valuable because it was one of the very few plants that could be used as an anaesthetic. And people used to, back in the Roman days, they used to mix it with wine and then sort of do minor operations and things. Don't try this at home! It's actually a real plant. It grows somewhat, I've seen this in this country, but it grows in Italy quite well and it has these rather sort of mind-altering attributes to it, which are a bit odd.  Adam: So it might be used by people who want that sort of druggy effect, but does it have any other purpose?  Jonathan: Well, not now, but it was an anaesthetic, and anaesthetics were so sort of unlikely, you know, if you think about it, you take something and it makes the pain go away, that people associated the plant with witchcraft, especially as it gave you the impression of flying. And so a plant that could alter your outlook and the way that you see the world so profoundly, and the way you perceive it so profoundly, was associated with witchcraft. And people made all sorts of stories about the mandrakes that they, that when you pulled it out of the ground, they said, that you could hear it scream because sometimes the roots look a bit like a person, especially with a bit of judicious whittling. And so people would say you've got to get a dog, tie the dog to the mandrake root and then kick the dog or throw it some food and it pulls it out. And the scream, they said, of a mandrake root could make you, could kill you.  Adam: And weren't they doing that to stop people, scaring people away from getting their valuable mandrake?  Jonathan: That's right. It was such a valuable plant that the ideal thing to do would be to put these superstitions around, these notions around, so people wouldn't pull them out, because it's very valuable.  Adam: Hippy dragon sort of thing. Well, look, we are here in London, a park in London, a beautiful park. But you've taken me to one of the few trees that actually appears in the book, because so many of the, well, I think almost all the trees really, you wouldn't find in the UK, is that right?  Jonathan: Well, you can certainly find eucalyptus. You can, you know, it's not a native, but you can find them here. And any other trees that are in there, you'd certainly find in botanic gardens. And there are fir trees, Christmas trees in there as well. But here we are by a lovely, lovely beech. And I mean, there are lots of reasons I love beech trees. In the book, one of the reasons that it's in there is because beech wood is made for, is used for veneer and it's used for making furniture and so on in a sustainable way, so it's a very pleasing wood.  Adam: And why is it good for furniture then?  Jonathan: It's stable, it doesn't shrink too much.   Adam: Is it bendable, is it one of those trees that you can...  Jonathan: Yeah and you can sort of use steam to bend it into the shapes that you want. And there are these fantastic machines that make veneer by sort of peeling off a kind of onion ring, rotating the trunk and then sort of peeling off the wood underneath to make veneer. As I say, using sustainable beech forests. But one of the things that I love about the beech is the link with superstition because in Germany, and actually in quite a few countries in Europe, there's this saying that lightning never strikes a beech tree. And in actual fact, lightning strikes beech trees just as often as any other trees that are of similar height. But beech trees seem to survive. And the reason they survive is because of this wonderfully smooth bark. The bark continually renews itself, unlike other trees. And so you've got a layer that is sloughing off all the time and leaving this very smooth bark. And that smoothness means that during wet weather, during a storm, the outside of the tree has a continuous film of water on it. It's wet all the way and that can act as a lightning conductor, whereas the craggy old oak, that has dry bits in it and so the electricity from a lightning strike is diverted through the middle of the tree and would blow it asunder. So the beech tree can survive.  Adam: Fantastic. Talking about the bark on the tree, one of the other things I spotted in your book was, I think it's cork trees and how the bark of that is special in the way we use it, but also in the way that the tree regenerates, just explain a bit about that.  Jonathan: Yes, I mean, most trees, if you sort of cut a whole ring around the tree, it'll die. But cork actually regenerates itself. So you can harvest the cork every 10, 12 years or so. And cork forests in the Iberian Peninsula, in Portugal and in Spain have a fantastic sort of ecosystem around them. The lynx and wild eagles and all sorts of wonderful things that live in and around. And also pigs go rooting for the for the acorns. And that ecosystem is a very important one. And it depends on us all using cork. So don't use plastic cork.  Adam: Right. Oh, I was going to say, unfortunately, a lot of wines now have plastic.  Jonathan: Try and go to the ones which are made out of proper traditional cork. And you're doing the planet a service by doing that. Another interesting thing about cork is that it's a fantastic insulator and it's actually used in the nose cones of spacecraft.  Adam: So why? That is, I did read that and that was extraordinary that something as advanced as a spacecraft would be using cork. It seems unbelievable.  Jonathan: Well, you know, millions of years of evolution have given the cork oak this way of resisting fire. So it's got tiny, tiny air pockets, minuscule microscopic air pockets in a non-flammable kind of medium. And that is an amazing insulator. And it's light, it chars on the outside and then flames just can't get through.  Adam: And it's soundproofing isn't it?  Jonathan: Yes, it's used in recording studios.  Adam: Yes. Well, when I was 17, I took a fancy to corking my whole bedroom in cork tiles, which looked terrible to be honest *laughs*. It took my father years to pry it off the wall again.   Jonathan: Was that in the seventies perhaps?  Adam: Yes exactly. It was trendy then for a short period.  Jonathan: Roman women used to wear cork-soled sandals, which you can still get, but so they didn't sort of walk in the poo and whatnot. But they're very good, very light, very insulating.  Adam: One of the ones I suppose we should talk about, interesting, is cotton, because it has an interesting background, a natural background, but also one, of course, deeply connected with slavery and everything.  Jonathan: So, you know, it was used in... South America among the Aztecs and so on to make armour actually. They made very, very thick cotton twill that they used as armour. And then it became fabulously valuable in the sort of 17th, 18th century especially, as a textile for our clothing. And unfortunately, as you say, it's got this link with slavery along with sugarcane and tobacco, these were the big crops that people grew, slave owners grew, in the Caribbean and in the southern states of North America, and then made the finished products in Britain that were then sold all over the world.  Adam: And I mean, you have some nice, lovely illustrations here of actually the cotton on the plant and it's a puffball. It doesn't look real, actually.   Jonathan: It's bonkers! It's an absolutely bonkers plant.   Adam: Yes but didn't people, when they first saw it, thought they were actually little sheep or something?  Jonathan: Yes *laughs* Well, the writers of the time, you know, they were all sort of knew that they would get a big audience if they made up some stuff so I'm not sure whether they really believed it. But certainly there was a textbook of the, I think it was the 17th century or early or late 16th century, where they sort of wrote, had diagrams of, because they thought it must be some kind of wool, they had diagrams showing little tiny sheep at the end of twigs on the plant *laughs* which supposedly would, you know, sort of the twigs would reach the ground in the evening and then the little sheep would, I don't know, wander off or something.   Adam: No one actually ever believed this, you're saying?   Jonathan: Well, I mean, no, well, I think it was created as a spin, but I think a lot of people did believe it, actually, in the same way that they believed in sea monsters and all those sort of naval stories that were brought back. And it was a very, yes, people believed all sorts of kind of nonsense and about where cotton came from. But the plant itself is very real and quite an odd one because you have these lovely sort of pale creamy flowers. It's sort of quite big, the size of a walnut kind of thing, you know. And then you get the seed pod which is absolutely bursting with all the fibre inside and the fibre's there to help the seeds carry on the wind. That's what the plant wants it for. But these burst open with this sort of great wodge of, I suppose, it looks like cotton wool. And it pretty much is cotton wool. And then the seeds are removed in a process called ginning. And the fibre that's left is then spun into thread.  Adam: Amazing story. The last one I suppose I really want to talk about is something you started with saying, you know, engaging younger people in things they know like chocolate. Chocolate doesn't come from Tesco or Sainsbury's, it comes from the cacao plant. Now, tell me a bit about that, but specifically what surprised me, if I remember this correctly, you said the chocolate we know was invented in England, is that right?  Jonathan: Well, the chocolate bar was invented by Fry back in the middle of the 19th century. And before that, people would have chocolate drinks, which were quite popular, especially at the time when coffee houses were very sort of blokey places.  Adam: This is about the 1800s, is it?   Jonathan: Yeah. Coffee houses were places where, you know, men would go.  Adam: Yeah, they were they were risky places, they were sort of like pubs almost, you know, like...  Jonathan: Yes, whereas families and women would go to chocolate houses. And some of those chocolate houses then became, you know, well-known clubs in London around Pall Mall and so on. They, but chocolate originally from Central America was a drink that would be taken quite bitter, mixed with maize, very, very nourishing, and was sometimes coloured with red dye, sort of symbolizing blood. And it was part of kind of rituals that they had where they, some of them were quite unpleasant rituals actually and then when it came, when chocolate came through the Spanish to Europe in the sort of 16th century, people immediately started adding sugar and milk and things to it, made it a lot more palatable.  Adam: Right. So it wasn't just the chocolate bar, so we really made it into the sweet drink that everyone knows. Maybe not England, but Europe.  Jonathan: Yes, and the and the chocolate bar was, that started in Britain. That was a British thing, with Fry and I think you can still get Frys chocolate?  Adam: Yeah, I was going to say, I do see it every now and then. It's not as popular as Cadbury's and all the others, but one does still see it.  Jonathan: You know, if you think about it from the plant's point of view, the reason that it's got this amazing fruit, which is about the size of a junior rugby ball, that grows very peculiarly on the stem of the plant, on the tree trunk, the reason it's got this amazing fruit is so that it can find something to be attracted to it that will disperse the seeds. That's why fruit is sweet. And the original thing that dispersed these fruit were probably sort of large, large mammals, which may not be around anymore. But the fruit is, the seeds are in this sort of sweet mush inside the cocoa pod. But your sort of big mammal would come along and gulp the whole thing down because it's lovely and sweet and then poo out the seeds somewhere else or spit them out because the seeds themselves are very bitter. And with coffee and chocolate and quite a few other things like apples even, the seeds are very bitter but the actual fruit is lovely and sweet. And the reason for that is so that something gobbles it but doesn't chew up the seeds. And then those get either spat out or pooed out together with a bit of fertiliser.  Adam: Right, amazing. And also, I mean, we've talked a bit about the social aspects of a lot of these plants. Chocolate itself had a huge social impact, wasn't it? It was seen as sort of an alternative, wasn't it, to alcohol and sort of bringing people into the fold of the righteous living and away from terrible drinks.  Jonathan: Yes, yeah, and it's a much gentler drink than coffee, which would have been quite a strong stimulant. Chocolate also has stimulants in it, but it's a bit more gentle. Yeah.  Adam: So it's an interesting book. I know this is part of something very important in your life about reconnecting with nature and spreading that message. Are you optimistic that things are looking up in that way, that people are engaging more?  Jonathan: I think, you know, I could make an argument for being pessimistic or optimistic, depending on the day, actually. But I do notice that young people have a kind of care for the environment that seems to be growing. And I think that's for obvious reasons, that they see it as their future. I'd say, essentially, I'm an optimist. And when you see plants growing and think about, the fact that they've been growing for zillions of years and will be growing for zillions of years, that is a sort of kind of optimistic thing. I think that young people are much more caring of the environment and sort of interested or I would say open to being interested. So if you kind of open their eyes to things, they're genuinely keen to know more and to do something. So all these schools projects that there are, all these things that the Woodland Trust actually does with schools are very, very valuable because I think with a lot of young people it just needs a little bit of a nudge and they're quite willing to go in a good direction.  Adam: That's a great note to end on and we've, I was worried this morning it looked like it would pour down but we've been spared that. So Jon, thank you very much.  Jonathan: Thank you.  Thank you for listening to the Woodland Trust Woodland Walks. Join us next month when Adam will be taking another walk in the company of Woodland Trust staff, partners and volunteers. And don't forget to subscribe to the series on iTunes or wherever you're listening to us and do give us a review and a rating. And why not send us a recording of your favourite woodland walk to be included in a future podcast? Keep it to a maximum of 5 minutes and please tell us what makes your woodland walk special. Or send us an e-mail with details of your favourite walk and what makes it special to you. Send any audio files to podcast@woodlandtrust.org.uk and we look forward to hearing from you. 

It was a big day in The COYGIG Pod towers as Captain Karen Duggan put on her football boots for the last time at the weekend. She joins Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron to reflect on her stellar career as well as that of other big league names who retired at the end of the season. The crew also look ahead to the international window and analysed the final weekend of Women's Super League ahead of the break.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, I chat with the inspiring Jennifer Spurr, an ICF-accredited career and leadership coach who helps women in leadership accelerate their careers and amplify their impact. With nearly 20 years in marketing leading brands like Cadbury, Jennifer brings deep expertise and a passion for empowering women to speak up. We explore what it really means to be courageous at work and why leaning in is not the full story. Jennifer explains why courage, not confidence, is the starting point for growth and how women can find their voice at decision-making tables that too often look the same. You'll hear us unpack:Why “Lean In” missed a key piece of the puzzleCourage vs confidence — and why courage comes firstHow to act despite fear, not just “feel it and do it anyway”Small, consistent actions that build your courage muscleWhat to do if you've been “dry promoted” and how to ask for what you're worthHow knowing your strengths makes it easier to speak upKey takeaways:Courage comes before confidence: confidence grows through actionFear is normal: the aim is to act despite itSmall steps matter: they build lasting courageAdvocate for yourself: step up and make your caseBuild your support system: courage is stronger with alliesWhy You Should Listen: If you've ever felt stuck or overlooked at work, this episode offers a fresh perspective on approaching your career with bravery. Jennifer shares practical steps to turn fear into opportunity and help you speak up and step into the career you want. Show Links:Connect With Our Host, Elizabeth Willetts HereConnect With Jennifer on LinkedIn Here Visit Jennifer's Website HereSupport the showSign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram. Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

Have Arsenal blown their season in October? Could Marc Skinner finally be coming good for Man United? Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan discuss this and plenty more after a monstrous weekend of action in the Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Have Arsenal blown their season in October? Could Marc Skinner finally be coming good for Man United? Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan discuss this and plenty more after a monstrous weekend of action in the Women's Super League.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

The 52nd episode of The Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features Marysia Czarski, CEO and founder of Ignition Creativity in Toronto, Canada. With over twenty years of experience, she transforms organizations by replacing outdated operational approaches with agile, human-centered frameworks. Marysia has an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership from Buffalo State University and an HBA from the Ivey Business School, combining deep academic knowledge with extensive corporate experience at companies like Ralston Purina and Cadbury.Discover key takeaways from Marysia's journey, from her early career in consumer packaged goods to her current work in corporate innovation. She shares how integrating human-centered design, Creative Problem Solving (CPS), and agile methodologies helps solve complex problems. Listen to her insights on why understanding people is the most critical component of unleashing creativity and driving impactful results within any organization.Listeners will learn practical tips for developing their own creative abilities and applying these skills in professional settings. This episode provides valuable lessons on navigating ambiguity, challenging the status quo, and using creative processes to foster innovation. Tune in to find inspiration and learn how to leverage the creative potential within yourself and your teams.

What does it take to embed sustainability into a global snack company, without losing sight of taste, scale, or impact?This week on ESG Decoded, host Emma Cox is joined by Susanne Mathis-Alig, Vice President of ESG Reporting and Head of Impact Investing at Mondelēz International, the global company behind household brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Ritz. Susanne shares how the company is advancing sustainability through its “Snacking Made Right” strategy, which focuses on sustainable sourcing, packaging, and climate goals. She also discusses the challenges of ESG reporting, balancing regulation with impact, and how consumer behavior drives meaningful progress.During this episode, you will learn:What “Snacking Made Right” means in practice at MondelēzHow the company is addressing circularity and packaging wasteWhat it takes to meet ESG reporting demands across global marketsHow consumer expectations are shaping sustainability strategiesDon't miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!Episode Resources: Mondelēz International – Snacking Made Right Sustainability Strategy: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/Snacking-Made-Right Cocoa Life Program – Mondelēz's Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing Initiative: https://www.cocoalife.org 2024 ESG Report – Mondelēz International: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/snacking-made-right/reporting-and-disclosure/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that's not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we'll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/

It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the Gunners' form as well as Athlone's big win over Shelbourne in the hunt for another league title. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the Gunners' form as well as Athlone's big win over Shelbourne in the hunt for another league title.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

It was a difficult weekend across the world of football after the tragic passing of Matt Beard was announced. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to pay tribute to a man who helped shaped football in England. They also chatted to Scarlett about her new adventure with Hibernian over in Scotland and the announcement of a new development league at home. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

It was a difficult weekend across the world of football after the tragic passing of Matt Beard was announced. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to pay tribute to a man who helped shaped football in England.They also chatted to Scarlett about her new adventure with Hibernian over in Scotland and the announcement of a new development league at home.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan reflect on a Women's Super League weekend which saw Sam Kerr mark her arrival back on the scene with her 100th goal and look ahead to Athlone Town's chances against Glasgow City in the second leg of their Europa Cup tie.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Podcast: What will the next 70 years of commercial TV look like?This September, the UK celebrates 70 years of commercial TV since the launch of ITV on September 22 1955.A lot has changed since the very first TV ads. Not only are they now in full colour but the very definition of TV has evolved and keeps on changing with the addition of new formats and introduction of new digital competitors.In this episode, Campaign's tech editor Lucy Shelley is joined by the Campaign editorial team to discuss how TV is adapting and defending its position in the media mix, how creativity has changed and what the next 70 years of TV will look like.She is joined by UK editor Maisie McCabe, deputy creativity and culture editor Charlotte Rawlings and media editor Beau Jackson.Watch some of the ads mentioned in this podcast below:Cadbury's Smash “Martians” Three “Pony”John Lewis “The long wait”John West “Bear”Guinness “Surfer”Cadbury's “Gorilla”Marmite “End Marmite neglect”Sony Bravia “Bouncy balls”Lloyds TSB “The journey to London 2012” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 82 (05/09/25) - On this week's episode, Baz and Greg are joined by ex fellow CHTF podcast host, Johnny Ribena, and they're chatting about 90's deep voice trailer guys, Cadbury's adverts (old and new), the Top 10 cheapest supermarkets, an improv of 3 Italian men working in an ice cream van, an interview with Ben Kingsley, a noughties style pop/dance tune about going out and partying, what TV or movie character would be the best to swap lives with for a week, going on a date with a lady made of potatoes? An improvised drama set in Fleet St during the 80's, the death of Purple Acky, the top 10 wealthiest wrestlers, recommendations, Future Greg and a whole lot more! 

Victoria Lozano is Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola LLC where she oversees all aspects of marketing and consumer engagement for one of the world's most iconic and cherished brands. For over 120 years, Crayola has been synonymous with nurturing children's creativity. Today, it is recognized as one of the most culturally resonant, authentic, and trusted brands globally. In her role, Victoria leads Crayola's consumer communications, partnership marketing, digital/omni-channel marketing, interactive app portfolio, and education marketing. Victoria also oversees Location Based Entertainment, which includes a portfolio of branded attraction and retail concepts that bring the Crayola brand to life in experiential ways. The flagship concept, Crayola Experience, has 4 locations across the US with several more announced both in the US and internationally. Prior to joining Crayola, Victoria was Vice President of Marketing at Cadbury North America where she led the $1.2B Gum and Mints Portfolio across the United States and Canada, including brands such as Trident, Dentyne, Stride, Bubblicious and Certs. Prior to Cadbury, Victoria held various marketing positions with Fortune 500 companies such as the Miller Brewing Company, Warner-Lambert Company and Pfizer, Inc. Victoria's academic background includes a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University with a specialization in Marketing and Finance, and a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University with focus in Marketing and Classical Studies (summa cum laude).Victoria currently serves on the board of The Children's Home of Easton located in Easton, Pennsylvania where Victoria resides with her husband and three children.

Russ and Freddie introduce their favourite charts of the week, look at the ‘unbelievably funny’ new Cadbury ad, a campaign tackling micro-plastics, productivity theatre and answer some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russ and Freddie introduce their favourite charts of the week, look at the ‘unbelievably funny’ new Cadbury ad, a campaign tackling micro-plastics, productivity theatre and answer some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Vicky Lozano, the CMO of Crayola — yes, the company that basically defined many of our childhoods. In her role, Vicky leads Crayola's consumer communications, partnership marketing, digital and omnichannel marketing, interactive app portfolio, education, and location-based entertainment. Before joining Crayola, she managed a $1.2 billion gum and mints portfolio at Cadbury, working on well-known brands like Trident and Dentyne.She has also held major roles at Miller Brewing, Warner-Lambert, and Pfizer.What I love most about Vicky is that she's not just a brand leader — she's a creativity evangelist with a business brain. In our conversation, we're diving into how to keep a legacy brand fresh, why creativity isn't just for kids, and what it really takes to build something that truly matters.

It's the Summer of 2019 and Chris has been announced for strictly! Rosie get's in to the spirit with Alexa and Chris enjoys the press getting his age wrong and proclaiming Rosie as a professional dancer! We hear Rosie confess her love for all things Cadbury and how she even did a school project on Cadbury World. They also discuss twitter bios, emojis and why spitting during sex is an odd choice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warning! This episode contains a plethora of chewing sounds. Don't say we didn't warn you.We're coming to you today from a bed of rose petals as we taste small swaths of chocolate products and try not to wrong the British spirit. We realize these creme not cream candies are 1000% sugar and are comprised of chunky shapes, juicy squirts and nubbly things then get lyrical once we abandon all hope of a Royal Warrant and discover a surprise sponsor but please know that we are NOT elephants so do not @ us. Molly's Now but Wow! - The Body is Not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

Send us a textThis week on The Skinny On, Kristen and Jen power through illness, time zone chaos, and toddler wrangling to bring you a jam-packed episode to break down two major consumer deals: Ferrero's $3.1B offer for Kellogg and the possible Heinz Kraft breakup. They explain why these legacy food brand split up, the logic behind reverse mergers and spin offs, and how wellness trends are shaping the M&A landscape.They also revisit the Kraft-Heinz saga—from Kraft's origins as a Philip Morris spinoff to its Cadbury takeover, spin off breaking into Kraft and Mondelez and eventual reverse merger with Heinz, backed by 3G Capital and Warren Buffett. It's a rare example of a mega-deal gone wrong, and Jen and Kristen unpack how the deal was structured, why it disappointed, and what Buffett's $12B investment ($4Bn of common and $8Bn of preferred equity) really meant. With Kraft-Heinz now considering a breakup to "unlock shareholder value," they examine the long arc of strategic separation as a financial tool—and its implications for investors.Finally, the duo pivots to Wall Street career trends, sharing firsthand stories of how trading desks once ruled the world, how quant roles are often misunderstood, and why sales & trading may be poised for a comeback. They reflect on the brutal pace of recruiting cycles, the importance of self-awareness in navigating early career decisions, and how the sexiest seat on the Street can change overnight. Oh—and Elon Musk's Grok is back in the news with a $200B valuation. Buckle up, this one covers it all.For a 14 day FREE Trial of Macabacus, click HEREOur Investment Banking and Private Equity Foundations course is LIVEnow with our M&A course included! Shop our LIBRARY of Self Paced Online Courses HEREJoin the Fixed Income Sales and Trading waitlist HERE Our content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

In this episode, we sit down with Gerry Mecca, a 40+ year IT veteran, transformational leader, and former CIO of global giants like Dr Pepper Snapple and Cadbury. Gerry brings a wealth of experience in navigating high-stakes technology strategy, from M&A integrations and cloud adoption to AI-driven innovation. But this conversation goes deeper than tech.We explore his leadership philosophy rooted in servant leadership, sports discipline, and “management by walking around.” Gerry shares how he builds alignment through purpose, thrives in chaotic environments, and communicates complex digital transformation strategies in language the business understands.You'll also hear about his passion for youth baseball, wrestling-informed resilience, and what it takes to lead in times of uncertainty. If you're a business or tech leader looking for battle-tested insight with heart and humor, this one's for you

The 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show was a vibrant exhibition of everything we love about the food and beverage industry. From new concepts and inventive product launches to passionate entrepreneurs and irresistible bites and sips, the event was a sensory feast. The hosts spotlight ethnic brands, artisanal snacks and distinctive libations from one of the most exceptional trade shows they've ever experienced. Show notes: 0:35: Milk Strips. Mail Us. Meet Us. Rapid Fire? Slow Burn. Good Things Are A Comin' – Before the hosts heap praise on dozens of brands they encountered at the Summer Fancy Food Show, they remind listeners of where to send samples, and Ray recounts a visit to Clio Snacks' manufacturing facility for a behind-the-scenes look at how their yogurt bars come to life. He also notes that registration is now open for Taste Radio meetups in Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco, and London. The hosts wrap up with a few reasons to stay optimistic about the CPG outlook for the rest of 2025. Brands in this episode: Clio Snacks, Milkademia, Juicy Bites, Nikigo, Figa, Cadbury, Jack's Dad's Hummus, Zahav, Doosra, Krokka, Mazaah, Brooklyn Dehli, Podi, Ginny's, Narra, Brooklyn Delhi, Baris, Onosweet, Sour Milk, Moment, Paro, Saffron Road, Pioola, Tannthi, Amaza, Lakarids, Bulow, Aaji, BTR Nation, Blue Bottle, Maia, La Rossi, Jala-Lujah, Yax Snacks, Podi, Nourrir, Taan Thai, Figa Foods, KefirKult, B.T.R. Nation, Keya's Snacks, Sourmilk, Aaji's, Tari, Theo's Longhouse Coffee, Lakrid's, Ines Rosales, Släcka, Djablo, Bake Me Healthy, Caulipuffs, Pi00a, Sourcery

James Townsend is currently CEO of Stagwell EMEA and Global CEO of Stagwell's Brand Performance Network (BXP). He assumed the EMEA role on January 1, 2024, after serving as Global CEO of Assembly and Brand Performance Network, and leads the company's expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa en.wikipedia.org+10stagwellglobal.com+10odwyerpr.com+10.With more than 15 years in agency leadership, James previously drove digital growth as European CEO at 360i (under Dentsu Aegis) and spent five years as Managing Director at Fallon, working on global brands including Cadbury, Nokia, and Škoda people.equilar.com+1theorg.com+1.At Stagwell, he's spearheaded the integration of ForwardPMX into Assembly, scaled the Brand Performance Network, and opened a major London hub in late 2023 to support over 750 employees across 16 agency brands in the region odwyerpr.com+4stagwellglobal.com+4people.equilar.com+4.Known for uniting best-in-class creative, media, analytics, and commerce capabilities, James continues to shape Stagwell's challenger‑holding model—helping brands thrive in a complex global marketplace.

The end of an era for one of our most iconic sweets. Levin confectioner RJ's has discontinued production of Jaffas, due to poor sales. The orange-coated balls of chocolate were previously produced by Cadbury in Dunedin and have been on our shelves for almost a century. Mike Hutcheson, former Managing Director of Saatchi & Saatchi, told Mike Hosking that a competitor would pick up Jaffas in a heartbeat. He says it's not just a sweet, it's a symbol, and it's possible to turn it around and make Jaffas a brand that means something. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big thanks to Dennis for being such a great guest. Humour brings us together, I really believe that. Dennis ig: https://www.instagram.com/dennis.gunnn/ AUS, U.K. + 2025 IRELAND TOUR DATES: https://lewspears.com/TOASTER STRUDEL OUT NOW: BE WARNED - https://www.patreon.com/posts/toaster-strudel-129497346

In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey look at some amusing 1 star reviews from the internet.. This week there's a review from a Holiday park that Paul has worked at, Things get heated at Cadbury World and a review from Mikey turns into an interesting discussion about bum training. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you've just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episodes every Monday morning! Our whole back catalogue of episodes can be accessed by signing up, there is over 160 hours of WUYN extended episodes to listen to PLUS as a patreon you have early access to guest episodes, merch discounts, Patreon exclusive chat room, the ability to send in your own voice notes and much much more!!  please make use of a free trial or sign up to be a full member at; https://www.patreon.com/wuyn Follow us on Instagram: @whatsupsetyounow @Seannwalsh @paulmccaffreycomedian @mike.j.benwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special bonus episode we welcome England Captain LEAH WILLIAMSON to the pod! Suzi and Maisie chat to Leah about her taste in music, pre game rituals, her new campaign with Cadbury recognising community game changers who provide support without expectation and whether she'd ever try stand up. We loved this chat and hope you do too! To nominate your own gamechanger, head to Cadbury UK's Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1neg-I1z0/ We love to hear from our listeners! To get in touch find us on Instagram @bigkickenergypod or drop us an email on bigkickpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: Bonni Theriault initially went to business school and worked as a business analyst at McKinsey for a few years, where she worked with consumer products for companies and marketing. After working at Pepperidge Farm for a couple of years, she decided to build her own company and joined forces with a woman who was the head of advertising at Campbell Soup, and together they launched a brand strategy company where they worked for companies like Cadbury Schweppes, Johnson and Johnson, and Stryker. From Marketing to Coaching to Global Emergency Care After 13 years at the company, Bonni found herself tired of constantly pitching to employers and sought coaching roles. She had previously worked closely with the McKinsey assessment team, coaching candidates and helping them improve their interview skills. And so, with the experience under her belt, she returned to McKinsey as a professional development manager. When her oldest son turned 14, she took two years off to spend more time with her children and also volunteered with Global Emergency Care, an organization that trains emergency medicine nurses in Uganda. She worked with Global Emergency Care's marketing and fundraising for two years on a volunteer basis. The Role of Chief Partnerships Officer at Generation When Bonni decided to return to work, she wanted to stay in the social sector but was offered a position at McKinsey. She worked there until an opportunity at Generation was presented. Generation is an independent non-profit that works with unemployed individuals. Bonni has now worked there for seven years. Bonni explains that her responsibility as chief partnerships officer includes global fundraising and employer partnerships for Generation, a company operating in 17 countries worldwide. They train across 40 different professions, based on labor dynamics in each country. They conduct extensive research before starting a training program to identify job vacancies and bring learners from historically underrepresented groups, and they focus on employment in five different industries: tech, green jobs, customer service and sales, skilled trades, and healthcare. They also teach behavioral skills and the importance of having a growth mindset.  The Impact of AI in Job Forecasting and Training AI has been a topic of interest for Generation, as it impacts the skills needed to train learners in specific roles. Bonni explains that they have analyzed various roles, including entry-level roles, which may go away entirely or be significantly impacted by AI, and roles that might have a different set of skills. Jobs such as solar panel installation or healthcare, are likely to be more resilient over time in the face of AI. They are also considering more jobs in the data center technician category, where tech roles are more hands-on and dealing with equipment than providing coding or IT support. How Generation Is Using AI The organization is using AI to deliver training to learners and alumni, ensuring they have the necessary skills for their jobs. They have created AI modules for learners and alumni to help them upskill and remain relevant in their work. AI is also used to help develop the curriculum, with chat bots helping learners answer first-line questions and focusing on more complex material. This helps streamline the curriculum creation process, as it often involves research and talking to subject matter experts. Operational efficiencies are also being used to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Working as a Professional Development Manager  The conversation turns back to Bonni's as a professional development manager at McKinsey. She mentions that a lot of time was spent negotiating with partners and consultants to find the right balance between professional growth and client needs. She built relationships of trust between consultants and partners to influence decisions in a way that was best for everyone involved. She also focused on performance evaluation, helping people understand their strengths and areas for improvement, and helping them find ways to build skills through studies, formalized training, coaching, or mentorship.  Marketing Goldfish and Chocolate Bonni shares her experience working on marketing Goldfish, a product that was initially marketed as a snack for adults drinking beer in bars but later was marketed to moms as an appealing snack for children. She also discusses her experience working with Cadbury, a chocolate brand that had over 150 chocolate brands worldwide. She worked on a brand architecture project to help consolidate these brands and increase their advertising dollars. She was sent boxes of chocolate bars from around the world to analyze packaging and brand identity and helped create seven mega brands for Cadbury, which led to a significant increase in their chocolate market share. Influential Harvard Courses and Professors Bonni mentions a course taught by Professor Dominguez where he focused on critical thinking. He presented different perspectives on events, presenting different sides as the truth. This skill has been passed down through her life and has become essential in today's world. Bonni wishes more classes would take this approach, as it helps students analyze and think critically about various situations and perspectives. Bonni's experiences with Professor Dominguez's course and her critical thinking skills have shaped her life and career. Timestamps: 02:29: Transition to Coaching and McKinsey  05:41: Role at Generation and Impact on Workforce  09:43: Impact of AI on Training and Roles  15:02: Learners vs. Students and Personal Time Management  20:55: Professional Development at McKinsey  22:59: Goldfish Marketing Strategy and Cadbury Brand Architecture  28:29: Travel Experiences and Language Skills  32:06: Influence of Harvard Courses and Critical Thinking  Links:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonni-theriault-710b79/  Website:  www.generation.org Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Juliana Koo who reports: “Hi. I'm Juliana Koo, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is Kaya Press. Kaya is a publisher of Asian diasporic literature, and I was the managing editor for nearly a decade in the 1990s and now serve on the board. You can learn more about Kaya's work at WWW dot k, a, y, adotcom, and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: www.kaya.com.

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron to discuss the end of the Women's Super League season and the reported news that head of women's and girl's football Hannah Dingley is set to leave her role after just one year.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan to look at all the football action here and across the water in England including Niamh Fahey's retirement, London City Lionesses Championship win and Manchester United's victory in the hunt for European football.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Have you ever been confused about why Easter happens when it happens? End of March? Mid April? July? And as if it's not already complicated enough, the eastern church celebrates on a different day than the western church. Except the days that they don't... Thank goodness for our phone calendars, because without them, none of us would have any idea when to break out the Peeps and Cadbury eggs! Well, in our first segment this week, we're going to discuss the dating of Easter. Why it happens when it happens, how to calculate it, and whether pastels will be back in fashion next Spring. Then, we're looking at Exodus and a very peculiar series of moments. God sends Moses in to confront pharaoh, but then God... hardens pharaoh's heart against him? That can't be right, can it? Well, we'll parse it out for you and let you know! ---- HEY! TICKETS TO THE SECOND LEG OF THE DATA OVER DOGMA TOUR ARE ON SALE! To get yours, go here: Second leg (Dallas, Atlanta, Philly, DC): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-grand-data-over-dogma-book-launch-part-2/⁠⁠ For early access to an ad-free version of every episode of Data Over Dogma, exclusive content, and the opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma⁠⁠      Follow us on the various social media places: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma⁠⁠ Have you ordered Dan McClellan's hit book ⁠⁠The Bible Says So⁠⁠ yet??? ⁠⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/bible-says-so-9781250347466/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGLTkpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQY4Ahs0Hi289IcnsQMh_0OAVf3oGefyUsWkLjhfB8OF8nio1fmroJbXxA_aem_v_4sISp8Zt43zsKfDjx1aA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They also discussed the upcoming crunch games with Turkey and Slovenia and how Ward feels the Nations League has gone so far.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a highlight which saw Katie McCabe's Arsenal complete a comeback for the ages against Lyon.The team also chat through West Ham and Brighton's brightsparks this year, as well as the relegation of Crystal Palace and who might end up the Champions League spots come the conclusion of the WSL.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @Cadbury|reland

We hope you are having an amazing week friends! Honestly, ours was stressful. When your child is hurt or sick, it's the WORST...and Tess broke her ankle again.Devastating in many ways, yes, we're aware worse things can happen, but she'd had. abad run in the past 4 months. Two broken ankles and appendix surgery so she has missed a lot, and for an active child, it makes it really tough at 13 years old.So while it's been difficult, there is a lesson here in how she has been dealing with it.  Was she upset? Of course. She had her moments. But overall her attitude is incredible and she wakes up positive and ready to tackle the day.We also talk about keeping the perspective that maybe this happened for other "good" reasons? We really don't know.  And in many ways BELIEVING this will lead to something good and better will allow that to actually happen.This really leads off an interesting discussion into doing hard things and NOT taking the easy path all the time. We resist exercise because we often want to be comfortable for periods of time when the days can be so hard and full of stress. The irony is that uncomfortable thing, the exercise, it what allows you to handle the stress and anxiety.  We tackle a lot in this 40 minute episode.As always, thanks for listening!Kim & JamieAs discussed, get registered for Kim's Full Bloom May Event in her Client Community:  https://fitzlifeconsulting.com/infullbloomBecome a Growth Day Ambassador with Kim: https://bit.ly/GrowthDayWithKimSIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, AND APPLY TO WORK WITH KIM & JAMIE: bit.ly/WorkWithKimFitzpatrickThe Legacy Council Info: https://bit.ly/LearnMoreTheLegacyCouncilInterested in Wellness Products we love and use: https://bit.ly/FitzWellnessInsiderSHOP OUR CLEAN AND NON-TOXIC WELLNESS SITE:

We're recording in person and celebrating the holidays! The Notes: The familial connections to the Deuce! We're the official podcast of the Bill & Ted Utopia! Live Show coming up! [Editor's Note: we have since recording learned the Live Episode 500 recording will be on Friday night, June 6th, at Blade & Timber in downtown LFK!] A trivia question for the listeners that will grant a prize at the Live 500! Buy Jason Keezer's Keezograms collection for $5 via the insta or at Wonder Fair! It's Easter & 4/20, peace be with you! Childhood Easter and 4/20 remembrances! Finding them eggs! Keezer is too recognizable to do crimes! True Easter Facts! Italians and why we've forgiven them! Cadbury vengeance! Fill the eggs with blood! If the cops come, just tell ‘em I'm Santa! Polar tear drops! Contact Us! Follow Us! Love Us! Email: doubledeucepod@gmail.com Twitter & Instagram: @doubledeucepod Bluesky: @doubledeucepod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/DoubleDeucePod/ Patreon: patreon.com/DoubleDeucePod Also, please subscribe/rate/review/share us! We're on Apple, Android, Libsyn, Stitcher, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Radio.com, RadioPublic, pretty much anywhere they got podcasts, you can find the Deuce! Podcast logo art by Jason Keezer! Find his art online at Keezograms! Intro & Outro featuring Rob Schulte! Check out his many podcasts! Brought to you in part by sponsorship from Courtney Shipley, Official Superfans Stefan Rider and Amber Fraley, and listeners like you! Join a tier on our Patreon! Advertise with us! If you want that good, all-natural focus and energy, our DOUBLEDEUCE20 code still works at www.magicmind.com/doubledeuce for 20% off all purchases and subscriptions. Check out the Lawrence Times's 785 Collective at https://lawrencekstimes.com/785collective/ for a list of local LFK podcasts including this one!  

SUMMARYIn this week's episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford dives into the top business stories for the week of April 18, 2025. He kicks things off with a reflection on Easter's cultural and economic impact, noting that Americans are expected to spend a staggering $236 billion—led by strong candy sales, with Cadbury at the forefront.Ryan also spotlights Tom Brady's recent investment move, acquiring a 50% stake in Card Vault, underscoring the surging interest in trading cards as serious investment assets. Drawing from personal experience, he shares how he's using trading cards as a fun, hands-on way to teach his kids about business and value.Wrapping things up, Ryan defends Katy Perry's much-talked-about space flight with Blue Origin, advocating for the celebration of extraordinary experiences and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Packed with humor, relatable personal stories, and sharp insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of business, culture, and everyday life.TAKEAWAYSEconomic impact of Easter spending in the U.S., projected at $236 billion.Significance of Cadbury in the Easter candy market.Overview of top spending categories for Easter, including food, gifts, decorations, and clothing.Tom Brady's investment in the sports collectibles industry through a stake in Card Vault.Growing popularity of trading cards as an alternative investment.Personal anecdotes about teaching children business concepts through trading cards.Katy Perry's space flight with Blue Origin and the surrounding criticisms.Defense of celebrity experiences and their cultural significance.Discussion on the excitement and community aspects of trading card collecting.Encouragement to reflect on the deeper meanings of Easter while celebrating with family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: should the assisted dying bill be killed off? Six months after Kim Leadbeater MP launched the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a group of Labour MPs have pronounced it ‘irredeemably flawed and not fit to become law'. They say the most basic aspects of the bill – having gone through its committee stage – do not hold up to scrutiny. Dan Hitchens agrees, writing in the magazine this week that ‘it's hard to summarise the committee's proceedings except with a kind of Homeric catalogue of rejected amendments' accompanied by a ‘series of disconcerting public statements'. With a third reading vote approaching, what could it tell us about the country we live in? Dan joins the podcast alongside the Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, who provides the Spectator's diary for the week. (1:34) Next: where are all the rabbits? If you've noticed fewer rabbits across the countryside that might be due to a killer pandemic that has appeared on Britain's shores. Henry Williams raises awareness in the magazine this week about Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), which has a mortality rate of between 70 and 100% and has already left rabbits endangered in countries like Spain. The disease can kill suddenly and is particularly prolific within wild rabbits, which are less likely to be vaccinated than household pets. How concerned should we be? Henry joined the podcast to discuss. (20:56) And finally: are creme eggs delicious – or disgusting? ‘How do you eat yours?' asks the famous Cadbury's advert for creme eggs. James Innes-Smith, writing his notes on creme eggs in the magazine this week, responds ‘stamping on them in disgust'. James might not be a fan but most of the British public are – over 220 million of them are sold in the UK each year. Even more astonishing given they're only available to buy for a third of the year. Why are they loved so much? James joined the podcast alongside The Guardian's Lucy Mangan, who makes the case for creme eggs. (27:09) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

To all of our Tori Amos fans out there, we're doubly sorry because this is our best podcast about Tori Amos and the 233rd greatest album of all time, Little Earthquakes.    Before we get to the music, we're popping a wheelie on the zeitgeist and covering Beverly Hills 90210, Meghan Markle's homage to Big Bopper, and the price of Cadbury eggs. Then we're heading to Legoland for a celebrity sighting and to Dodger Stadium for some Dodger Dogs, which will cause all you bunheads to jettison this episode altogether.    At (63:00), we take a brief musical detour to talk about Tori Amos's 1992 album, Little Earthquakes. We discuss Tori's musical insubordination, piano skills, and MTV unplugged performance.    Next week, we're heading into the void and becoming the best Black Sabbath podcast when we discuss the 1971 heavy metal album Master of Reality.

What started as a chocolate martini and a trip to the auto shop turns into a full-on nostalgia spiral. Reese unearths her original Garbage Pail Kids collection—gum long gone, value still intact—and Dave dives into the bizarre history of the cards that shocked 1980s parents everywhere. Plus: thrift store treasures, Cadbury egg hunting, and a very special TED Talk shoutout.