Podcast appearances and mentions of eliza reid

Bestselling Canadian writer Eliza Reid has written plenty of non-fiction, but she's just released her first novel, “Death on the Island.” It's a murder mystery involving diplomats in Iceland — a place that's quite familiar to her, considering she served as the country's first lady from 2016 to 2024. Eliza sits down with Tom Power to talk about her new book and the challenges she faced switching from writing fact to fiction.

Christina Estes in discussion with Eliza Reid

A bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and former first lady of Iceland. She was born and raised in Canada but has lived in Iceland for over twenty years. Eliza's first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, was an instant bestseller in Canada and Iceland, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Pick, and translated into numerous languages. Her first novel, an Iceland-set mystery called Death on the Island (Death of a Diplomat in Europe), is now available worldwide. From 2016 to 2024, Eliza served in the unofficial role of First Lady while her husband was President of Iceland, during which time she served as patron of numerous organizations and was named a United Nations Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals. Passionate about inclusion, belonging, and equality, she wielded her influence through poignant op-eds, a compelling TEDx talk, and dozens of keynote addresses to audiences of hundreds around the world, including presidents and royalty. Eliza has degrees from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) and Oxford University (St. Antony's College). She lives in the outskirts of Reykjavík with her husband and four children.

Eliza Reid hefur marga hatta og er nú að senda frá sér sína fyrstu skáldsögu, Diplómati deyr. Hún kom í fimmuna og sagði okkur af fimm atriðum sem hún lærði þegar hún gegndi hlutverki forsetafrúar í átta ár. Svo kíktum við á það sem gerðist á þessum góða degi, 12. apríl.

A warm welcome back to friend of the show and one of our favourite Canadian media personalities, George Stroumboulopoulos. Jann, Strombo, Caitlin and Sarah discuss everything from the impact of the LA fires, to the challenges of straddling cultural identities between Canada and the US. They also touch on political discourse, the concept of virtue signaling, and the transformative power of music therapy in healing and providing comfort to those in need. Strombo also reflects on his creative process, memorable interviews, and the importance of human connection, sharing personal stories about interviewing celebrities along the way. In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts as Jann shares a heartfelt story about a close friend's breast cancer diagnosis with Caitlin and Sarah, reflecting on the emotional complexities of supporting loved ones through difficult times. They share personal experiences and insights related to cancer, the importance of community support, the value of accepting help from friends. Find more about CKINNS and The Nipple Sisters: https://www.ckinns-official.com/ More from Strombo: https://musictherapyfund.ca/scholarship/ https://music.apple.com/ca/curator/strombo/1496683317 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strombo/id1701744950 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStromboShow We'd love to offer listeners of the Jann Arden pod 5% off a standard package to attend Eliza Reid's Iceland Writer's Retreat - just mention you heard about it on the podcast when you pay your deposit and the 5% discount will be applied when the balance is due.  www.icelandwritersretreat.com  Canadian Jann Arden Podcast listeners get 40% off from our friends at Wonderbra! Enter the code JANN40 at checkout to take advantage. *code not eligible for sales or clearance* https://www.wonderbra.ca/ OnlyJanns Book Bag January Title: In Memoriam by Alice Winn https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/in-memoriam-a-novel/9780593534564.html https://a.co/d/bfrk9Za Leave us a voicenote! https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Get Jann's New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare in LA: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jann Arden celebrates the release of her 16th studio album, 'Mixtape,' reflecting on her long career in the music industry and the nostalgia surrounding mixtapes and cassettes. The conversation shifts to the creative process behind the album, including the choice of songs and the emotional connections they evoke. They also discuss the Academy Awards nominees, highlighting Canadian representation and the significance of nominations in the film industry. They also enjoy a moment of unexpected magic for Jim Murphy's book to be front and center in the NFL. The discussion also touches on the influence of public figures on societal behaviors, navigating social media and political discourse, and finally, an exploration of middle child dynamics and their personality traits. Send us a voicenote with your sibling rivalry story and grab a copy of Jann's new album! Links below. We'd love to offer listeners of the Jann Arden pod 5% off a standard package to attend Eliza Reid's Iceland Writer's Retreat - just mention you heard about it on the podcast when you pay your deposit and the 5% discount will be applied when the balance is due.  www.icelandwritersretreat.com  Canadian Jann Arden Podcast listeners get 40% off from our friends at Wonderbra! Enter the code JANN40 at checkout to take advantage. *code not eligible for sales or clearance* https://www.wonderbra.ca/ OnlyJanns Book Bag January Title: In Memoriam by Alice Winn https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/in-memoriam-a-novel/9780593534564.html https://a.co/d/bfrk9Za Leave us a voicenote! https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Get Jann's New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare in LA: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jann Arden welcomes back Eliza Reid, the former First Lady of Iceland and founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat and friend of the podcast! They discuss the unique literary culture of Iceland, the importance of storytelling, and discuss Eliza's journey as a writer. They also touch on the significance of gender equality in her work, the challenges of balancing life as a writer and a mother, and the importance of perseverance in the face of rejection. She also introduces her new novel Death on the Island and reflects on her identity as a former First Lady. More About Eliza: The Iceland Writers Retreat introduces people to Iceland's rich literary heritage and offers small-group workshops on the craft of writing. Founded in 2014, it was named one of the world's best writing retreats by the Sydney Morning Herald among other accolades. It was nominated for a Blaze Inclusion Award for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the Nordic countries. Held in Reykjavík, a UNESCO city of literature (the world's first non-native English speaking such city), this year features Jann Arden and Eliza, as well as Kevin Chong, Danny Ramadan, Curtis Siddenfeld, Helen MacDonald (“H is for Hawk”), Meng Jin, and more. We'd love to offer listeners of the Jann Arden pod 5% off a standard package to attend this year's event - all they need to do is mention they heard about it on the pod when they pay their deposit the 5% discount will be applied when the balance is due.  www.icelandwritersretreat.com  Pre-order Eliza's next book Death on the Island: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Death-on-the-Island/Eliza-Reid/9781668032572 Follow Eliza on Socials: www.instagram.com/elizajeanreid/ https://www.facebook.com/elizajeanreid https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizareid/ Canadian Jann Arden Podcast listeners get 40% off from our friends at Wonderbra! Enter the code JANN40 at checkout to take advantage. * https://www.wonderbra.ca/ OnlyJanns Book Bag January Title: In Memoriam by Alice Winn https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/in-memoriam-a-novel/9780593534564.html https://a.co/d/bfrk9Za Leave us a voicenote! https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Pre-Save Jann's New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare in LA: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Gender equality is a choice… working for greater gender equality is not a zero sum game, where you're taking something from one group and giving it to another - it's helping to level the playing field for everyone.”Special guest, Eliza Reid, is a bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, entrepreneur and former First Lady of Iceland. Iceland has topped the World Economic Forum's gender equality rankings for 15 years, as the country with the smallest gender gap. In her first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing the World, Eliza examines what it is about Iceland and Icelandic society that makes it the most gender-equal country in the world.We talk about Eliza's own extraordinary journey from growing up on a farm outside of Ottawa in Canada, to becoming the First Lady of Iceland, and what she has learnt along the way. It is a fascinating account, showcasing Eliza's determination to go beyond the traditional expectations of her role as First Lady, make the most of unexpected opportunities, and to use her unique voice and privilege to advocate for gender equality and social justice.Recorded December 2024.Guest BiographyEliza Reid is a bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, co-founder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and former First Lady of Iceland. She was born and raised in Canada but has lived in Iceland for over twenty years. Eliza's first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, was an instant bestseller in Canada and Iceland, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Pick, and translated into numerous languages. Her first novel, an Iceland-set mystery called Death of a Diplomat (Death on the Island in the U.S.), will be published in spring 2025. From 2016 to 2024, Eliza served in the unofficial role of First Lady, while her husband was President of Iceland, during which time she served as patron of numerous organisations, and was named a United Nations Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals. Passionate about inclusion, belonging, and equality, she wielded her influence through poignant op-eds, a compelling TEDx talk, and dozens of keynote addresses to audiences around the world, including presidents and royalty. Eliza has degrees from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) and Oxford University (St. Antony's College). She lives in the outskirts of Reykjavík with her husband and four children.Links https://elizareid.com/

This discussion is a dip back into the extensive Intelligence Squared archive, first aired in early 2022. 'Sprakkar' is an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. It forms the basis of a book by Eliza Reid, author, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, and at the time of recording was also the nation's First Lady. Rosamund Urwin from the Sunday Times joins Eliza to discuss the book, which tells the stories of Iceland's women and also the country's efforts to elevate them while striving for increased gender equality. Let us know your thoughts! Take a moment to fill in our Intelligence Squared Audience Survey and be in with the chance of winning a £50 Amazon gift card. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid on her writing habits, her creative life and why the Iceland Writers' Retreat is a perfect place for writers.  We also discuss her fiction and nonfiction, navigating self-doubt, being tenacious with time and how she balances her responsibilities as a writer with her role in public service.  *ABOUT ELIZA REIDEliza Reid is a journalist, editor, and cofounder of the annual Iceland Writers Retreat. Eliza grew up in the countryside near Ottawa, Canada, and moved to Iceland in 2003, five years after winning a student raffle for a date with the man who became her husband, Gudni Jóhannesson. When he took office as president of Iceland on August 1, 2016, Eliza became the country's First Lady. In that capacity, she has been active in promoting gender equality, entrepreneurship and innovation, tourism and sustainability, and the country's writers and rich literary heritage. Being the spouse of the head of state is an immense privilege, full of surreal and wonderful experiences. Eliza has been candid about the role, which is an unofficial position with no job description, penning a lauded op-ed in the New York Times and delivering a TEDx Talk on the topic. Her first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar, was an instant bestseller in Iceland and Canada, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Pick, and was recommended by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Margaret Atwood and many others. *RESOURCES & LINKS

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This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The A World For Travel Forum in Seville, Spain. Peter sits down with Eliza Reid - The First Lady of Iceland - to discuss the latest challenges of climate change and tourism. Then, a look at the cruise industry with veteran executive Roberto Martinoli from Royal Caribbean. Finally, as we enter a new year, a conversation about what to expect with the airlines...with Patrick Smith - Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThe Pilot.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from The A World For Travel Forum in Seville, Spain. Peter sits down with Eliza Reid - The First Lady of Iceland - to discuss the latest challenges of climate change and tourism. Then, a look at the cruise industry with veteran executive Roberto Martinoli from Royal Caribbean. Finally, as we enter a new year, a conversation about what to expect with the airlines...with Patrick Smith - Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThe Pilot.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grande conversation “Femmes (in)visibles “ - partie 2 - Ludivine Gaillard et Carine Chichereau Voici une liste de quelques ouvrages : Imparfaites : répresenter "la femme" dans l'art occidental : entre fantasmes et domination masculine Ludivine Gaillard Les Femmes dans l'art - Alvarez & Simona Les Femmes de la Bible dans l'art - Lavacquerie Klein Les tomes 3, 4 & 5 de la série "Histoire des femmes en Occident" de Duby et Perrot Histoire de la misogynie - Adeline Gargam Histoire du consentement féminin - Maëlle Bernard Excessives ! - Louise Ebel Sorcières - Mona Chollet Le corps des femmes - Froidevaux-Metterie Le corps féminin - Philippe PerrotTous ne parlent pas exclusivement d'art mais sont grandement utiles pour avoir un "bagage" historique et sociologique pour analyser des œuvres. Voici quelques titres qui ne sont pas en rapport direct avec la peinture, mais avec l'émancipation des femmes :– Matrix, Lauren Groff, éditions de l'Olivier– Ce que Majella n'aimait pas, Michelle Gallen, Editions Joëlle Losfeld– Le secret des Sprakkar, Eliza Reid, Michel Lafon– Les Sept nuits de Miriam, Melissa Broder, Editions Christian Bourgois– Certaines n'avaient jamais vu la mer, Julie Otsuka, Folio Le lien vers la liste des articles de Carine Chichereau pour Diacritik : https://diacritik.com/category/art-2/peintresses-en-france/

Jeannette is joined by the fabulous Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland, to engage in a lively conversation about her role as the First Lady and her passion for gender diversity, equity, and inclusion. Eliza shares her journey of moving to Iceland for love and how she has used her platform to advocate for positive change. They discuss Iceland's progress in gender equality, the importance of tourism to the country's economy, and the need for sustainable practices. Eliza also opens up about her experiences as a working mom and offers valuable insights on finding balance and being present in the moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Iceland has made significant progress in gender equality, with nearly 50% of MPs being women and being ranked as the best country in the world for women by the World Economic Forum. The journey towards gender equality in Iceland has been a combination of top-down approaches, such as government legislation and quotas, and grassroots efforts to advocate for change and amplify underrepresented voices. Tourism is a vital sector for Iceland's economy, with the country offering a diverse range of attractions, including natural wonders, cultural festivals, and culinary experiences. Iceland has worked towards making tourism more sustainable by investing in infrastructure, encouraging year-round travel, and promoting ethical practices in the industry. BEST MOMENTS "Just because we're the closest doesn't mean we're there yet. We still have a lot of inequalities that we need to be tackling." "It's levelling the playing field for everyone. It's giving greater opportunities to people of all genders." "You can't just say, well, we've written a policy now. So we have a policy that things are going to be equal. And it's not really our fault if women aren't applying for the jobs or whatever it is." "I think it's fantastic because so often we will focus on the same old, same old destinations, you know. But we also want to be able to travel widely and have a rich experience."   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     Jez Wood Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jezwood/?hl=en ABOUT THE GUEST Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, has always been passionate and committed to the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment in the travel industry and has played a pivotal role in ensuring the continued championing of women's rights through her support for women's organizations, advocacy for equal pay, and the elevation of female leadership in tourism. Her book, "Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing The World." offers insights into the possibilities of a more gender-equal world and has garnered international recognition, including being a New York Times Book Review Editor's Pick and receiving endorsements from prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton and Margaret Atwood. As a former U.N. Tourism ambassador,  the First Lady actively promotes sustainable and ethical tourism in Iceland and is a passionate advocate for the Icelandic Pledge, which encourages sustainable travel practices and environmental preservation while collaborating  closely with Business Iceland on initiatives aimed at promoting Icelandic exports and positioning the country as a favourite tourism destination. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfootThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

First Lady of Iceland discusses her book "Secrets of the Sprakkar-Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World"

For Women's History Month, The Doorstep is highlighting steps being taken for greater global gender equality—a proposition that United Nations Secretary General António Guterres recently stated is "300 years away." What can societies do to increase the pace of change? The first lady of Iceland, author and entrepreneur Eliza Reid, joins co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to speak about Iceland's successes in attaining equality for all women and what cultural and policy frameworks can be exported to other countries in order to promote gender equality. What does "infrastructure for families" (ascribed to Senator Elizabeth Warren) mean on the ground? What challenges are most pressing? How can the media be a better "window on the world"?

Spegillinn 20.des 2022 Umsjón: Kristján Sigurjónsson Tæknimaður: Markús Hjaltason Hátt í hundrað og sjötíu manns hafa dvalið í hjálparmiðstöð Rauða krossins á Suðurnesjum vegna veðurs og ófærðar. Það dregur úr veðurhæð á landinu í kvöld og í nótt. Millilandaflug er að komast í gang. Pútín Rússlandsforseti fer yfir hernaðaráætlanir Rússa í Úkraínu með háttsettum herforingjum á morgun. Karlmaður á fertugsaldri sem gekk á hönd hryðjuverkasamtakanna íslamska ríkisins var í Danmörku í dag dæmdur í sextán ára fangelsi fyrir að leggja á ráðin um sprengjuárás í Danmörku. Lengri umfjöllun: Ferðir fjölmargrar farþega um Keflavíkurflugvöll hafa fallið niður eða raskast undanfarna daga og flugi innanlands hefur líka verið aflýst. Veðrinu fær enginn ráðið en hver er réttur farþega þegar svona kemur upp á? Breki Karlsson formaður neytendasamtakanna segir að kvaðir á flugfélög og réttindi farþega séu vel skilgreind. Anna Kristín Jónsdóttir talar við Breka. Rannsóknarnefnd fulltrúadeildar Bandaríkjaþings, 6. janúar nefndin svonefnda, mælti í gær með því við dómsmálaráðuneyti landsins að það gefi út fjórar ákærur á hendur Donald Trump, fyrrverandi forseta, fyrir saknæmt athæfi í eftirmálum forsetakosninganna í nóvember 2020. Nefndarmenn voru einhuga í afstöðu sinni. Ásgeir Tómasson segir frá. Eliza Reid flutti til Íslands árið 2003 ásamt verðandi eiginmanni sínum Guðna Th. Jóhannessyni. Eliza er kanadísk, en hún og Guðni kynntust í sagnfræðinámi í Oxford á Englandi. Eliza vann sem sjálfstætt starfandi blaðamaður, ritstjóri og rithöfundur eftir að hún kom til Íslands og hefur látið vel að sér kveða meðal annars í umræðu um jafnréttis- og innflytjendamál. Árið 2016 var Guðni kjörinn forseti íslands og svo endurkjörinn 2020. Eliza komst þá í þá stöðu að vera orðinn maki þjóðhöfðingja, hlutverk sem er kannski ekki ýkja vel skilgreint á Íslandi. Spegillinn ræddi við Elizu Reid um 19 ára dvöl hennar hér á landi. Hún segir að viðbrigðin við að flytja til Íslands hafi verið töluverð. Kristján Sigurjónsson talar við Elizu.

Spegillinn 20.des 2022 Umsjón: Kristján Sigurjónsson Tæknimaður: Markús Hjaltason Hátt í hundrað og sjötíu manns hafa dvalið í hjálparmiðstöð Rauða krossins á Suðurnesjum vegna veðurs og ófærðar. Það dregur úr veðurhæð á landinu í kvöld og í nótt. Millilandaflug er að komast í gang. Pútín Rússlandsforseti fer yfir hernaðaráætlanir Rússa í Úkraínu með háttsettum herforingjum á morgun. Karlmaður á fertugsaldri sem gekk á hönd hryðjuverkasamtakanna íslamska ríkisins var í Danmörku í dag dæmdur í sextán ára fangelsi fyrir að leggja á ráðin um sprengjuárás í Danmörku. Lengri umfjöllun: Ferðir fjölmargrar farþega um Keflavíkurflugvöll hafa fallið niður eða raskast undanfarna daga og flugi innanlands hefur líka verið aflýst. Veðrinu fær enginn ráðið en hver er réttur farþega þegar svona kemur upp á? Breki Karlsson formaður neytendasamtakanna segir að kvaðir á flugfélög og réttindi farþega séu vel skilgreind. Anna Kristín Jónsdóttir talar við Breka. Rannsóknarnefnd fulltrúadeildar Bandaríkjaþings, 6. janúar nefndin svonefnda, mælti í gær með því við dómsmálaráðuneyti landsins að það gefi út fjórar ákærur á hendur Donald Trump, fyrrverandi forseta, fyrir saknæmt athæfi í eftirmálum forsetakosninganna í nóvember 2020. Nefndarmenn voru einhuga í afstöðu sinni. Ásgeir Tómasson segir frá. Eliza Reid flutti til Íslands árið 2003 ásamt verðandi eiginmanni sínum Guðna Th. Jóhannessyni. Eliza er kanadísk, en hún og Guðni kynntust í sagnfræðinámi í Oxford á Englandi. Eliza vann sem sjálfstætt starfandi blaðamaður, ritstjóri og rithöfundur eftir að hún kom til Íslands og hefur látið vel að sér kveða meðal annars í umræðu um jafnréttis- og innflytjendamál. Árið 2016 var Guðni kjörinn forseti íslands og svo endurkjörinn 2020. Eliza komst þá í þá stöðu að vera orðinn maki þjóðhöfðingja, hlutverk sem er kannski ekki ýkja vel skilgreint á Íslandi. Spegillinn ræddi við Elizu Reid um 19 ára dvöl hennar hér á landi. Hún segir að viðbrigðin við að flytja til Íslands hafi verið töluverð. Kristján Sigurjónsson talar við Elizu.

Jann, Sarah & Adam look back on some of their favourite moments from 2022 including conversations with Ziya Tong, Tessa Virtue, and The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid.

Our S13E9 interview with the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid.

The Canadian-born First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid joins Jann to talk about her book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, a book about a tiny country leading gender equality world-wide. She inspires Jann, Sarah and Adam to have a discussion about taking risks and finding a fulfilling life.  https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Secrets-of-the-Sprakkar/Eliza-Reid/9781982174040

Rick welcomes Eliza Reid, Canadian-Icelandic writer and the First Lady of Iceland, to the show to talk about her bestselling new book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World. Afterwards, Chef Andre Rush joins Rick to talk about his new book, Call Me Chef, Damnit, about his journey from a Mississippi housing project to becoming a master sergeant and a celebrity chef serving in the White House under four United States presidents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, and First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid joins Zibby to discuss her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar, and all of the outstanding women who have inspired it. Eliza shares some of the commendable Icelandic policies that have advanced gender equality in the nation, as well as how she approaches her own role as First Lady as a feminist and an immigrant. The two also talk about the process of how this book came to be, what it has been like to tour with a book about gender equality in the United States at this time, and a few funny stories about her husband as a father rather than a president.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Av8wjlBookshop: https://bit.ly/3Az6BdOSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Iceland's First Lady, Eliza Reid's recent book, The Sprakar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women, inspired this timely exploration of the policies, strategies and approaches Iceland has used to achieve its first place spot in gender equity.  The word Sprakar means wise, powerful woman.  Wow - a language with a name for a bad-ass woman!  Here is some of what she has to say:   Iceland holds to #1 spot in the world in gender equity according to the World Economic Forum Gender Gap Index.  The US is ranked #53.  Most striking, 88% of Icelandic women work outside the home while only 57.4% of US women work outside the home.  What is going on in Iceland?!   HELPING PARENTS HELPS US ALL   Comprehensive healthcare for pregnant moms removes the burden of not having adequate prenatal and maternal care.  The government provides leave to both parents - up to 9 months between the 2 parents.  Subsidized high-quality childcare is available in most neighborhoods.  The government offers pre-k education along with a traditional schooling system, plus after school programming.  Iceland believes that supporting families supports society at large - and women who work.   STRENGTH IN SISTERHOOD   Women in Iceland have a long tradition of creating social networks and groups to foster connection.  In the past, it may have been a knitting or crafting group or a group that organized around philanthropy, while today it may be a cold water swimming group, hiking, art or other interest group.   STIGMA FREE SEXUALITY   Iceland has a relatively stigma- free culture of sexuality.  Transgender people feel alot of acceptance in Iceland.  Iceland's results tell us when women and transgender people's sexuality is not judged and controlled, women experience more equity.   CLAIMING THE CORPORATE PURSE STRINGS   Iceland has adopted broad laws that require equity.  Its pay equity law requires businesses to prove pay equity. It has also adopted a law to require 40% membership on corporate boards of directors.  Both of these laws have led to significant progress on both issues.   When we talk about what we can do to create ease, meaning and joy for women at work, Iceland may be the best place for us to look.

As women's rights are eroding in the United States, our Women's Day Off (the Internet) is becoming increasingly necessary. While we plan it, we take one more look at Iceland as a model for how to build a better society for everyone and particularly for women. Luckily we don't have to go too far back this time. We can look at the women who are there right now–specifically Iceland's first lady, Eliza Reid. In her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar, she tells the stories of extraordinary Icelandic women to illustrate how the country became a leader in gender equality. Jo and Eliza sat down together to talk about the book and how being a mom in Iceland is just different than in the US. With paid paternity leave, less guilt, less judgment, and a strong sense of sisterhood, there's so much we can learn from Eliza and her country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the release of The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid's new book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, an update on travel insurance, and a heartwarming reunion two years in the making with Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid, COO of Medjet John Gobbels, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the release of The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid's new book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, an update on travel insurance, and a heartwarming reunion two years in the making with Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid, COO of Medjet John Gobbels, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eliza Reid is the First Lady of Iceland. However, I know her from twenty years ago, when we were friends living in the same university dorm.Clearly, Eliza's life has taken twists and turns, so I wanted to talk to her about how to jump into a whole new kind of life–which is what she's done by learning a language and culture and starting over in a different country. We also talk about Eliza's new book called Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, and what we may be able to learn from Iceland. Relevant links:Subscribe to my newsletter: www.endoftheday.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/at_the_eod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ateod Eliza's book: Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod Episode 17: This week's podcast features Iceland First Lady Eliza Reid. She discusses what makes Iceland such a positive experience for most women living there. She examines her adopted homeland's attitude toward women—the deep-seated cultural sense of fairness, Iceland's sense of equality and economic opportunity for women, the influence of current and historical role models, and the areas where Iceland still has room for improvement.

GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod Episode 17: This week's podcast features Iceland First Lady Eliza Reid. She discusses what makes Iceland such a positive experience for most women living there. She examines her adopted homeland's attitude toward women—the deep-seated cultural sense of fairness, Iceland's sense of equality and economic opportunity for women, the influence of current and historical role models, and the areas where Iceland still has room for improvement.

On Thursday's show: ERCOT is concerned high temperatures over the weekend could put a strain on the electricity grid and is asking plants to postpone scheduled maintenance so they'll be able to respond to the increased demand. Also this hour: Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland, talks about how her country has managed to lead the world in equality for women and about her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar. She's one of the keynote speakers today at the Greater Houston Conference for Women. Plus we learn about the costs and challenges of hydrogen as an energy alternative. And we discover how wearable technology might inform the interrelationship between sleep and depression.

Eliza Reid could never have imagined that she would end up living in Iceland, let alone become the first lady of the country. While studying at Oxford, she met her future husband, and they went on to live a pretty normal existence. Then, in the space of just a couple of months, her husband became president of Iceland, and Eliza became first lady. It's an interesting role for someone who is passionate about gender equality, but Eliza is using it as a platform to inspire diversity and inclusion. In this episode, she shares her message about learning from others and committing to your decisions. She shares stories from her life, including how she rigged a competition to go on a date with her eventual husband, and how he ended up becoming president. We learn the Icelandic word for outstanding women, and how Eliza wrote a book based on that word. Eliza also teaches us that we are all role models, and that even if we're not famous, we're setting an example for everyone around us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on The Sunday Magazine with guest host David Common: • Peace studies professor Paul Rogers argues we need a more accurate narrative of the war in Ukraine • Iceland's Canadian first lady Eliza Reid on why her country leads the world in gender equality • Star physicist and BBC host Brian Cox celebrates the imperfection of science • Why Anglican priest Michael Coren thinks Christianity needs to return to its roots Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Our bookshelf shows are the ones where we get to cut loose and follow our own preferences, so listen in as Kate tries to figure out the best way to show up for her life after reading Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Hours. Meanwhile Laura is drawn into 'A dark world of desire and fantasy' with French prizewinner No Touching by Ketty Rouf, we figure out via an emergency call to an Irish friend how to pronounce Colm Tóibín, but unfortunately this doesn't help Kate in her struggle with his book about Thomas Mann, The Magician. Laura gets on better with Brit Bennett's book The Mothers, which she can't put down. Finally, Kate has a new girl-crush on Canadian author Sheila Heti after reading her book Motherhood. Booklist 4,000 weeks by Oliver Burkeman No Touching by Ketty Rouf The Magician by Colm Toíbín Motherhood by Sheila Heti The Mothers by Brit Bennett Laura also mentioned Savage Tongues by Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, Little by Edward Carey and Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid. Get in touch with us and tell us what you're reading or recommend us a book on Instagram or Facebook @BookClubReview podcast, on Twitter @bookclubrvwpod or email thebookclubreview@gmail.com. Find our full episode archive at thebookclubreview.co.uk and don't forget to like, subscribe, tell a friend, share on social media – it helps us reach new listeners and we really do appreciate it :)

The seafood industry has a communications problem. Communications and marketing are seen as afterthoughts and sometimes outright dismissed. This dismissal perpetuates gender inequality as women hold the majority of communications and marketing roles in the seafood industry. In the newest episode of the Conch Podcast, we learn how one woman is pushing seafood communication to the forefront and ushering in a new era where women communicators are valued and recognized.  Julie is joined by Emily De Sousa, a fisheries scientist, science communicator, and founder of Seaside with Emily, an online education platform that teaches the world about healthy oceans, sustainable seafood, and culinary adventures focused on the rise of pescatourism.  Episode Transcript Episode Guide :00 Intro 02:58 Seafood has always been part of Emily's personal and family identity, playing a fundamental role in her life as a Portuguese-Canadian and her career communicating the science behind sustainable seafood 11:36 Emily's entrepreneurial journey is influenced by her parents, her fear of a 9-5 desk job, and a necessity to be independent  19:27 The seafood industry has a communications problem  26:04 What resonates with the seafood consumer? 28:52 Emily represents a new generation of seafood consumers and communicators. How has her age contributed to her success? (P.S. it's not all about dancing on TikTok!) 34:54 Entrepreneurship can be a lonely effort made less so with the support of mentors 39:02 The seafood industry needs fresh perspectives and the Conch Podcast showcases the breadth and depth of career opportunities in the industry 41:44 The lack of support for marketing and communications in the seafood industry perpetuates gender inequality in the sector 45:28 Emily's sage advice for women considering a career in seafood 49:33 Uplifting and amplifying a fresh voice in STEM communications! Resources:  Learn more about Emily and sustainable seafood on Instagram @seasidewithemily and on her website Seaside with Emily. Find McKenzie, another great voice advancing science communication, on Instagram @_mckensea Book mentioned in the podcast: Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World by Eliza Reid, the first lady of Iceland and, like Emily, an Ottawan! Make sure to recommend this episode to anyone you think might care about the future of our ocean and women working in the sector.  The Conch Podcast series is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) and made possible by generous funding from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy. Original music provided by Satan's Pilgrims.

'Sprakkar' is an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. It forms the basis of the new book by Eliza Reid, author and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, who is also the nation's First Lady. Rosamund Urwin from the Sunday Times joins Eliza to discuss the book, which tells the stories of Iceland's women and also the country's efforts to elevate them while striving for increased gender equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian-born First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid discusses her new book, "Secrets of the Sprakkar," about why Iceland is leading the charge in gender equality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an Icelandic word, sprakkar, that means outstanding women - and those women are at the heart of the book Secrets Of The Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women And How They Are Changing The World. Iceland's first lady and author, Eliza Reid, interviewed women from all walks of life to find out what makes being a woman in Iceland so great. Reid told NPR's Leila Fadel that not everyone knows Iceland has topped the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Equality Index for the past 12 years, so she set out to change that.

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In the past decade, adventurous travelers have flocked to the island nation of Iceland to enjoy its many wonders: stunning nature and wildlife, innovative and unique cuisine, a compelling history that includes Vikings, and the rich literary tradition rooted in the Icelandic Sagas, which is still vibrantly alive today in this well read nation. Once in Iceland, travelers may also note that Iceland has one of the happiest populations with one of the highest rates of acceptance for LGBTQIA individuals, and with no military, Iceland is also one of the more peaceful nations on the planet. Iceland is also a great place to be a woman in 2022. Just how and why that is, and whether Iceland's proximity to gender parity can serve as a model for other nations, is explored in a marvelous new book by Iceland's current first lady, Canadian born Eliza Reid. “Secrets of the Sprakkar Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World” explores Iceland's unique history, people, politics, and of course nature, and how these have enabled women to pursue the equality that they know to be their right. In the pages of Secrets of the Sprakkar: What the Outstanding Women of Iceland Know about Equality (Sourcebooks, 2022), Reid introduces us to several extraordinary “sprakkar” or powerful women. This is an ancient Icelandic word that perfectly describes the pioneering politicians, medieval heroines, stand-up comedians, fishermen, search and rescue team leaders, and immigrants to Iceland, like Reid herself who populate the book. As Reid delves into the stories of these extraordinary women, she tells her own story of immigrating to Iceland for love, having a family, and forging her own professional path as the founder of the Popular Iceland Writers Retreat. Life threw Reid and her husband Guðni Jóhannesson a curve ball in 2016: Jóhannesson, a professor of history, was invited to be a pundit on Icelandic TV in the run up to the presidential election following the explosive Panama Papers. And then, as Reid recounts, the phone began to ring. Jóhannesson was elected president and Reid assumed the very public role of First Lady. In “Secrets of the Sprakkar,” she muses about the oddity of the role, but her decision to embrace it with dignity and enthusiasm. She speaks eloquently about how it is important for Iceland's growing community of immigrants to hear her speak in public forums with an accent, just as they do, and know that what she — and they — have to say is important. “Secrets of the Sprakkar” is a slim volume that packs a big punch: part history, part political science, rooted in social observation of a society that has actively pursued gender parity and may well be closing in on it. But above all, this is a love letter to Iceland, from its still-besotted First Lady. Eliza Reid is a Canadian-Icelandic writer, co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, and has been Iceland's First Lady since 2016. Reid was educated at the University of Toronto and Oxford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Sprakkar' is an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. It forms the basis of the new book by Eliza Reid, author and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, who is also the nation's First Lady. Rosamund Urwin from the Sunday Times joins Eliza to discuss the book, which tells the stories of Iceland's women and also the country's efforts to elevate them while striving for increased gender equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is everyone in Iceland so happy? Might it be that they are closer to gender equality than most? In this week's podcast, Hannah chats to writer, journalist and First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, about life for women in a country with the same number of residents as Nottingham, and her new book Secrets of The Sprakkar. With the Winter Paralympics just a few days away, Jen's been on the blower to Vicky Gosling, chief executive of GB Snowsport, to talk about a disappointing Winter Olympics and hope for the future. We're struggling again with the binary nature of Rated or Dated as Mickey picks this week's film, Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! And it's good news for Hank The Tank, but not much else to cheer about as we say het bonhe in this week's Bush Telegraph.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the past 12 years, Iceland has ranked at the top of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report. This week, the country's Canadian-born first lady, writer Eliza Reid, speaks to Tamara about her surprising journey from Ottawa hobby farm to sharing a life with the president of Iceland, how she's redefined the role of a First Lady, and why she was moved to capture the stories of Iceland's extraordinary women in her book, Secrets of the Sprakkar.

Clayton Thomas-Müller on his book, Life in the City of Dirty Water (Canada Reads 2022), Lawrence Hill on Beatrice and Croc Harry and Eliza Reid takes our Proust questionnaire, and more.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Iceland's Eliza Reid and Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Eliza Reid was raised near Ottawa in Canada, and moved to Iceland in 2003 when she was 27 years old. In 2016, Eliza's husband took office as President of Iceland and she became Iceland's First Lady. In her capacity as First Lady, Eliza has been active in promoting gender equality, entrepreneurship and innovation as well as tourism, sustainability and the country's writers and rich literary heritage. She was named a UN Special Ambassador and the Sustainable Development Goals in 2017.Eliza has been published in several newspapers and magazines included a much lauded op-ed in the NY Times on the strange role of the first lady (she's also delivered a TED talk on the subject). She is also the co-founder of the acclaimed Icelandic Writers Retreat.Her book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing the World is out on 8 March. Hillary Rodham Clinton describes it as ‘a fascinating window into what a more gender-equal world could look like and why it's worth striving for'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-world-as-it-should-be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we've got Eliza Reid aka the First Lady of Iceland talking to Natalia about her new book Secrets of the Sprakkar. They discuss what even is a sprakki, the way that Iceland's made a collective decision to put gender equality first, where it has to go, and why blizzards are a no-go. We can't wait for you to hear it!   Book Mentioned:  Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid   Follow and support our host and guest:   Follow Natalia Instagram | Twitter Follow Eliza Instagram | Twitter | Website  Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday This episode was edited by Phalin Oliver and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

In today's episode, Jill is joined by Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, to discuss her new book Secret of the Sprakkar. Eliza shares some of the inspiration for the book, discusses how she decided which women of Iceland to feature, and gender equality in Iceland. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From my heart to yours, WELCOME to the Love Lead Excel Podcast. I'm Kristin Wilson. Running a business and having employees is NOT an easy feat. Sometimes, you want to throw in the towel and just throw up your hands. IT'S ALSO sometimes THE WORST feeling to work for someone when you have things on your mind or things you want to change and you feel undervalued or unseen. Ya'll - my heart is SO full after spending time with Christina Matteucci. I am begging you to time block, whether you are a business owner or someone working on someone's business, to LEAN IN this episode. Christina is A PASSIONATE POWERHOUSE who EVERYONE needs in their life, whether you need an event designer, a speaker or a coach. She is chock-full of wisdom and passion that no matter if you are a #1 or a #2 you NEED in your life. This episode is dedicated to my numbers twos: Jennie, Casey, Shadow and Stasia in addition to the force of a team I have behind me at Our DJ Rocks and Photobooth Rocks- who I could NOT be doing life or business without right now. Let's Lean In… Bio Executive Director of David Beahm Experiences, Christina Matteucci pioneers an integral role within the special event industry as Number Two to celebrity event designer David Beahm. Now in her nineteenth year of collaboration with David, Christina has spent almost two decades skillfully executing unfathomably complex soirées all over the globe. Christina credits her rigorous conservatory theater training at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts (2001) with her ability to conceive and produce lavish event experiences. She also asserts that her finesse for the fantastic has been enhanced and honed through wholeheartedly embracing the position of Number Two—a role that has blossomed into an esteemed symbiotic partnership with David. By exemplifying the time-honored model of apprenticeship and mentorship, Christina cultivates a robustly innovative workplace that thrives on deeply rooted collaboration; as such, she is a champion of egalitarian business principles. Her bohemian theories on how we define professional success earn her coveted speaking opportunities within the global special events industry, inspiring and captivating audiences with her no-nonsense, comedic, and self-effacing style. On November 23, 2019, Christina had the honor of speaking alongside Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, at TEDxBeaconStreet, Boston. By virtue of her particular aptitude for team building, Christina is uniquely qualified to counsel both emerging professionals embarking on their career paths (thus earning her the moniker TeucciMama: Mother Hen of the Number Twos) as well as CEOs who value synergistic, cooperative corporate cultures. Social Media Links & Website Follow Christina Matteucci IG: @davidbeahm, @teuccimama Check her out at www.davidbeahm.com, www.teuccimama.com In this episode, we discuss: Benefits of Being a Number 2 Top 3 Things a #2 Needs from #1 Things to Do to Re-igniting Your Fire How do I look for a #2? Top Tips for Success for a #2 Follow Kristin Wilson: IG: @meetkristin Twitter: @meetkristin Check out Our DJ Rocks online at http://meetkristinwilson.com

The Guilty Feminist presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alison SpittleEpisode 289: Getting on with the Job with Iceland's First Lady Eliza ReidRecorded 11 January via Zoom. Released 17 January 2022The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Alison Spittlehttps://twitter.com/AlisonSpittlehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m3z73More about Eliza Reidhttps://mobile.twitter.com/elizajreidhttps://www.elizareid.comhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/secrets-of-the-sprakkar/eliza-reid/9781728242163https://mobile.twitter.com/IcelandWritersFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recordingNew Kings Place dates in 2022. 31 January, 14 February and 21 March. https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/?s=guilty+feministDeborah Frances-White at WOW https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/talks-debates/deborah-frances-white-stands-wowVicar Street in Dublin, 14 March. https://www.vicarstreet.com/component/thelist/show/1641-the-guilty-feminist-live-in-vicar-street-58-59-thomas-street-Dublin-8-on-14-Mar-2022.htmlUK Tour booking now. https://guiltyfeminist.com/2022-live-uk-tour/Australia/NZ tour book now. https://guiltyfeminist.com/tour2022/Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist#reykjavikhandshake See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers reopening for sustainable travel in a post-pandemic world, achieving gender equality and the 25th anniversaries of the ValuJet Flight 592 and TWA Flight 800 crashes with Iceland President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Iceland First Lady Eliza Reid and Greg Feith, the American Former Senior Air Safety Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers reopening for sustainable travel in a post-pandemic world, achieving gender equality and the 25th anniversaries of the ValuJet Flight 592 and TWA Flight 800 crashes with Iceland President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Iceland First Lady Eliza Reid and Greg Feith, the American Former Senior Air Safety Investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you could have the kind of holiday event that guests talked about for years to come? What about creating a launch party that lands you on the cover of coveted magazines? How about planning a destination wedding so secretive that it required no-fly zones? Imagination opens up a world of impossibilities and my guest today lives her life bringing these types of fanciful stories to fruition. Christina Matteucci is an event designer and the executive director of David Beahm Experiences where she has spent almost 20 years creating stories the world over. In addition, she is a noted speaker sharing her wisdom and unique perspective on stages from TEDx to sold out industry events. In this episode, Christina and I explore how to create stories of the future. She also shares the singular question she asks of her clients to reveal their deepest inspiration and make their event dreams come true. Listen as we dive into multiple actionable topics including celebrating what she calls your freakiness, building trust with storytelling, catering to different audiences with your stories, and more! What you will learn in this episode: How to reverse-engineer stories from desired outcomes Why it benefits you to embrace your uniqueness How to curate stories to match your audience Who is Christina? Christina Matteucci spearheads David Beahm Experiences as the #2 person behind the celebrity event designer. She's serving her 19th year in collaboration with David as his executive director, skillfully carrying out unimaginably complex functions worldwide. She gives credit to her theater training at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts for her ability to dream up and produce splendid event experiences for clients. As executive director, Christina encourages an innovative and deeply collaborative workplace and champions egalitarian business practices. Due to her team-building expertise, she counsels emerging professionals just starting their careers as well as CEOs who want to incorporate cooperative, harmonious cultures within their own business. In the process, she earned herself the nickname TeucciMama. Christina has also enjoyed global speaking opportunities in the special events industry and has captivated and inspired audiences with humor and a straightforward, self-effacing approach. At TEDx in November 2019, she even shared the Bostonian stage with the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid. Currently, you can find her on her website or on Instagram. Links and Resources: Christina Matteucci David Beahm Experiences @teucchimama on Instagram @davidbeahm on Instagram Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

Félagið Einstök börn hlaut á föstudaginn fjölskylduviðurkenningu SOS Barnaþorpanna á Íslandi árið 2021. Eliza Reid, forsetafrú og velgjörðasendiherra SIS afhenti Guðrúnu Helgu Harðardóttur framkvæmdastjóra Einstakra barna viðurkenninguna, en SOS Barnaþorpin hafa veitt þessa viðurkenningu frá árinu 2016 til aðila sem vinna mikilvæg störf í þágu barnafjölskyldna á Íslandi. Guðrún Helga kokm í þáttinn í dag ásamt Ólöfu Þóru Sverrisdóttur, sem er móðir barns sem er skjólstæðingur félagsins og einnig var Hans Steinar Bjarnason upplýsingafulltrúi SOS Barnaþorpanna með í för. Nú streyma ferðamenn til landsins og spurning hve stór hluti af þeim skilar sér austur, vestur, norður og á Suðurlandið. Við slógum á þráðinn norður í land til Ólafar Hallgrímsdóttur bónda í Vogabúi við Mývatn en þar er hið fræga Vogafjós. Þar er hægt er að fá sér ljúffengan málsverð og horfa á kýrnar í fjósinu um leið. Lesandi vikunnar í þetta sinn var Ármann Jakobsson, prófessor í íslensku og rithöfundur. Við fengum að vita hvaða bækur Ármann hefur verið að lesa undanfarið og hvaða bækur og höfundar hafa haft áhrif á hann í gegnum tíðina. UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Félagið Einstök börn hlaut á föstudaginn fjölskylduviðurkenningu SOS Barnaþorpanna á Íslandi árið 2021. Eliza Reid, forsetafrú og velgjörðasendiherra SIS afhenti Guðrúnu Helgu Harðardóttur framkvæmdastjóra Einstakra barna viðurkenninguna, en SOS Barnaþorpin hafa veitt þessa viðurkenningu frá árinu 2016 til aðila sem vinna mikilvæg störf í þágu barnafjölskyldna á Íslandi. Guðrún Helga kokm í þáttinn í dag ásamt Ólöfu Þóru Sverrisdóttur, sem er móðir barns sem er skjólstæðingur félagsins og einnig var Hans Steinar Bjarnason upplýsingafulltrúi SOS Barnaþorpanna með í för. Nú streyma ferðamenn til landsins og spurning hve stór hluti af þeim skilar sér austur, vestur, norður og á Suðurlandið. Við slógum á þráðinn norður í land til Ólafar Hallgrímsdóttur bónda í Vogabúi við Mývatn en þar er hið fræga Vogafjós. Þar er hægt er að fá sér ljúffengan málsverð og horfa á kýrnar í fjósinu um leið. Lesandi vikunnar í þetta sinn var Ármann Jakobsson, prófessor í íslensku og rithöfundur. Við fengum að vita hvaða bækur Ármann hefur verið að lesa undanfarið og hvaða bækur og höfundar hafa haft áhrif á hann í gegnum tíðina. UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Salka Sól Eyfeld, tónlistar- og prjónakona, hefur umsjón með handverkskaffinu sem haldið verður í Borgarbókasafninu Gerðubergi í kvöld. Þar deilir hún prjónasögu sinni með gestum og segir frá fyrstu prjónabókinni sem hún gaf út með Sjöfn Kristjánsdóttur prjónahönnuði fyrir síðustu jól. Sú bók hefur selst í yfir 5000 eintökum og margar ungar konur hafa stigið sín fyrstu skref í prjónaskap í kjölfarið enda vita allir sem hafa prófað að prjóna að það er bæði skemmtilegt og gefandi. Við fengum Sölku Sól til að koma í þáttinn og ræða prjónaskapinn. Árlegri fjáröflun Menntunarsjóðs Mæðrastyrksnefndar Reykjavíkur verður hleypt af stokkunum við athöfn að Bessastöðum í dag, í rauninni byrjaði athöfnin klukkan 11 þegar Eliza Reid, forsetafrú og velunnari sjóðsins tók við ?Mæðrablóminu? sem líkt og undanfarin ár er í formi leyniskilaboðakertis. Frá upphafi stofnunar sjóðsins hefur hann veitt rúmlega 300 styrki fyrir tekjulágar konur til mennta. Anna H. Pétursdottir, formaður Mæðrastyrksnefndar Reykjavíkur, kom í þáttinn og sagði frá þessari fjáröflun og starfi sjóðsins. Vorið er komið og grundirnar gróa og um leið vakna alls kyns spurningar varðandi gróður og garðastúss. Margrét Blöndal var á labbinu á Selfossi og bankaði uppá hjá Auði Ottesen garðyrkjufræðingi og ritstjóra Sumarhússins og garðsins og fékk að vita ýmislegt um sáningu, ætar begóníur og músíkalskar plöntur. Við heyrðum spjall þeirra í lok þáttar. UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Salka Sól Eyfeld, tónlistar- og prjónakona, hefur umsjón með handverkskaffinu sem haldið verður í Borgarbókasafninu Gerðubergi í kvöld. Þar deilir hún prjónasögu sinni með gestum og segir frá fyrstu prjónabókinni sem hún gaf út með Sjöfn Kristjánsdóttur prjónahönnuði fyrir síðustu jól. Sú bók hefur selst í yfir 5000 eintökum og margar ungar konur hafa stigið sín fyrstu skref í prjónaskap í kjölfarið enda vita allir sem hafa prófað að prjóna að það er bæði skemmtilegt og gefandi. Við fengum Sölku Sól til að koma í þáttinn og ræða prjónaskapinn. Árlegri fjáröflun Menntunarsjóðs Mæðrastyrksnefndar Reykjavíkur verður hleypt af stokkunum við athöfn að Bessastöðum í dag, í rauninni byrjaði athöfnin klukkan 11 þegar Eliza Reid, forsetafrú og velunnari sjóðsins tók við ?Mæðrablóminu? sem líkt og undanfarin ár er í formi leyniskilaboðakertis. Frá upphafi stofnunar sjóðsins hefur hann veitt rúmlega 300 styrki fyrir tekjulágar konur til mennta. Anna H. Pétursdottir, formaður Mæðrastyrksnefndar Reykjavíkur, kom í þáttinn og sagði frá þessari fjáröflun og starfi sjóðsins. Vorið er komið og grundirnar gróa og um leið vakna alls kyns spurningar varðandi gróður og garðastúss. Margrét Blöndal var á labbinu á Selfossi og bankaði uppá hjá Auði Ottesen garðyrkjufræðingi og ritstjóra Sumarhússins og garðsins og fékk að vita ýmislegt um sáningu, ætar begóníur og músíkalskar plöntur. Við heyrðum spjall þeirra í lok þáttar. UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Gestur þáttarins er Eliza Reid forsetafrú. Umsjón hefur Viktoría Hermannsdóttir.

Gestur þáttarins er Eliza Reid forsetafrú. Umsjón hefur Viktoría Hermannsdóttir.

Gestur þáttarins er Eliza Reid forsetafrú. Umsjón: Viktoría Hermannsdóttir.

Gestur þáttarins er Eliza Reid forsetafrú. Umsjón hefur Viktoría Hermannsdóttir.

Gestur þáttarins er Eliza Reid forsetafrú. Umsjón: Viktoría Hermannsdóttir.

Back in December of 2018, Bára Halldórsdóttir outed herself as the whistleblower of the Klaustur Bar Scandal. During this podcast episode, I sit down with Bára to talk about how the scandal unfolded and how it has affected her life. This scandal involved politicians saying horrible things while drinking together in Klaustur bar. Bára happened to be in that same bar and recorded a lot of what these Icelandic politicians were saying. Bára is a whistleblower, artist, and disability activist. Along with the Klaustur scandal, we talk about a range of fascinating topics. During the interview, Bára shares why it was important for her to record this conversation and share it with the country. Because she has a chronic illness, the stress brought on by the scandal has deeply impacted her health. The whole conversation was fascinating and eye-opening for me. I think scandals like this one provide insight into the country that is not often seen or heard unless you live here and engage with people about the topic. Also, I’m glad that Bára was interested in sharing her experience as a whistle blower and disabled person in Iceland because those identities are seemingly at odds. Questions I asked Bára about the Klaustur Scandal & Her Life Take us back to that day in  November 2018. What was going through your mind when you heard these MPs in Klaustur bar making such awful comments? Were you afraid that they would notice you recording? What was the reaction around the country when the recording was shared? Had you considered not revealing that it was you that recorded it and staying anonymous? When it was revealed that it was you that had recorded them, you were thrust into the public eye. It must have been quite hard adjusting to that seeing pictures of yourself all over the news, people weighing in their own opinions about recording the MPs and whatnot. How did you deal with all of that? At one point, four of the MPs were threatening to sue you for violating their right to privacy. That must have been really stressful and tough considering that you have a chronic disease.  Can you share a bit about the chronic disease you have and the effects this incident has had on your life? You’re an activist and artist. How are you blending your activism and art together to bring awareness about people who don’t have the same physical abilities as many others? What has the reception in Iceland been like to you bringing awareness to lack of understanding that people with different physical abilities are not always being considered at different facilities? Or that they are ignored all together?What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Connect with Bára on Social Media FacebookInstagram Attend the Book launch for "The Viking Immigrants: Icelandic North Americans" In Friday, December 4th, I'm hosting a free virtual book launch for “The Viking Immigrants: Icelandic North Americans” by LK Bertram. The book examines the multi-sensory side of Icelanders that migrated to North America between 1870 and 1914. I’ve been reading the book and even though it is historical text, LK writes it in a way that is entertaining.  The book examines the past through rare photographs, interviews, artefacts, and early recipes. By revealing the hidden histories behind everyday traditions, The Viking Immigrants maps the transformation of Icelandic North American culture over a century and a half. Win A Copy of the Book and Vínarterta The guest of honor at the book launch is the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid. You will be able to hear her speak with LK Bertram and will be able to submit questions for them. The other added bonus is that attendees to the book launch on December 4th at 12:00 PM EST will be entered to win a copy of the book and a vínarterta. There will be several copies given away, so there is a good chance of winning one. Here is the link to register.

On today's show we're joined by the amazing Eliza Reid from popular Instagram account @bargain_homewares. Eliza shares her shopping tips and tricks, including where to shop, what sales to take advantage of and how to save this Christmas without skimping. We also provide our Christmas TV recommendations, discuss influeners and their Christmas trees and Kate reveals her Christmas shopping win that her boyfriend isn't so pleased about... Join in the conversation at our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/546449075892582 and follow us on Instagram at: @outspoken_the_podcast

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur hefur með undirritun samnings við UNICEF og félagsmálaráðuneytið bæst í hóp þeirra sveitarfélaga sem vinna að innleiðingu Barnasáttmála Sameinuðu þjóðanna. Við heyrðum í Björgu Erlingsdóttur sveitarstjóra um þetta verkefni og spurðum frétta úr hennar sveit. Við höfum áður rætt við skólastjórnendur í skólum þar sem snjallsímar hafa verið bannaðir eða notkun þeirra takmörkuð og hefur reynslan af því verið góð að mati viðmælenda okkar. Björn Gunnlaugsson aðstoðarskólastjóri í Laugarnesskóla er hins vegar á annarri skoðun og telur snjalltæki bjóða upp á ýmis tækifæri í skólastarfinu. Hann kom til okkar í morgunkaffi og spjall. Verkfræðistofan Verkís stendur fyrir fundi í hádeginu í dag þar sem farið verður yfir nýlegar breytingar lögum um fjöleignarhús sem auðvelda rafbílaeigendum sem eiga íbúð í fjöleignarhúsi að setja upp hleðsluaðstöðu. Þar mun Tinna Andrésdóttir lögfræðingur Húseigendafélagsins fara yfir þær breytingar sem urðu við gildistöku nýju laganna og hún kom til okkar og fór yfir helstu atriðin með okkur. Talsvert er um að ofskynjunarefnið Ayahusca sé notað hér á landi og þá sem einhverskonar undraefni sem geti hjálpað fólki á ýmsan hátt, til að mynda til að vinna úr áföllum. Enda hefur það lengi verið notað í trúarlegum athöfnum í Suður- Ameríku. En þetta er umdeilt efni og hafa margir varað við neyslu þess og sagt að lítill munur sé á því og öðrum ofskynjunarlyfjum. Því geti til að mynda verið óráðlegt fyrir áfengis og vímuefnaneytendur í bata að neyta þess. Hugrún Hrönn Kristjánsdóttir, sem hefur starfað sem áfengisráðgjafi og stundar framhaldsnám í fíknifræðum, skrifaði pistil um efnið á dögunum þar sem hún heldur því fram að ástæðan fyrir því að fólk telji sig upplifa undraverða hluti við neyslu þess sé einfaldlega sú að það sé í vímu. Við heyrðum í Hugrúnu. Almannarómur og Háskólinn í Reykjavík standa nú fyrir átaki þar sem safnað er raddsýnum frá einstaklingum sem hafa íslensku sem annað mál, í gegnum vefinn samromur.is. Tilgangurinn er að þróa máltækni sem kennir tölvum og tækjum að skilja íslensku og þá auðvitað einnig þeirra sem hafa íslensku sem annað mál. Þær Eliza Reid, forsetafrú, og Jóhanna Vigdís Guðmundsdóttir, frá Almannarómi, komu til okkar. Tónlist: Magnús Eiríksson og KK - Kóngur einn dag. Nýdönsk - Örlagagarn. Aerosmith - I dont want to miss a thing. Tómas Welding - Go the distance. Moses Hightower - Stundum. Roisin Murphy - Something more. Macy Gray - Still. Warmland - Family. Ljúfur Ljúfur - A A A. Beyonce - Love on top.

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur hefur með undirritun samnings við UNICEF og félagsmálaráðuneytið bæst í hóp þeirra sveitarfélaga sem vinna að innleiðingu Barnasáttmála Sameinuðu þjóðanna. Við heyrðum í Björgu Erlingsdóttur sveitarstjóra um þetta verkefni og spurðum frétta úr hennar sveit. Við höfum áður rætt við skólastjórnendur í skólum þar sem snjallsímar hafa verið bannaðir eða notkun þeirra takmörkuð og hefur reynslan af því verið góð að mati viðmælenda okkar. Björn Gunnlaugsson aðstoðarskólastjóri í Laugarnesskóla er hins vegar á annarri skoðun og telur snjalltæki bjóða upp á ýmis tækifæri í skólastarfinu. Hann kom til okkar í morgunkaffi og spjall. Verkfræðistofan Verkís stendur fyrir fundi í hádeginu í dag þar sem farið verður yfir nýlegar breytingar lögum um fjöleignarhús sem auðvelda rafbílaeigendum sem eiga íbúð í fjöleignarhúsi að setja upp hleðsluaðstöðu. Þar mun Tinna Andrésdóttir lögfræðingur Húseigendafélagsins fara yfir þær breytingar sem urðu við gildistöku nýju laganna og hún kom til okkar og fór yfir helstu atriðin með okkur. Talsvert er um að ofskynjunarefnið Ayahusca sé notað hér á landi og þá sem einhverskonar undraefni sem geti hjálpað fólki á ýmsan hátt, til að mynda til að vinna úr áföllum. Enda hefur það lengi verið notað í trúarlegum athöfnum í Suður- Ameríku. En þetta er umdeilt efni og hafa margir varað við neyslu þess og sagt að lítill munur sé á því og öðrum ofskynjunarlyfjum. Því geti til að mynda verið óráðlegt fyrir áfengis og vímuefnaneytendur í bata að neyta þess. Hugrún Hrönn Kristjánsdóttir, sem hefur starfað sem áfengisráðgjafi og stundar framhaldsnám í fíknifræðum, skrifaði pistil um efnið á dögunum þar sem hún heldur því fram að ástæðan fyrir því að fólk telji sig upplifa undraverða hluti við neyslu þess sé einfaldlega sú að það sé í vímu. Við heyrðum í Hugrúnu. Almannarómur og Háskólinn í Reykjavík standa nú fyrir átaki þar sem safnað er raddsýnum frá einstaklingum sem hafa íslensku sem annað mál, í gegnum vefinn samromur.is. Tilgangurinn er að þróa máltækni sem kennir tölvum og tækjum að skilja íslensku og þá auðvitað einnig þeirra sem hafa íslensku sem annað mál. Þær Eliza Reid, forsetafrú, og Jóhanna Vigdís Guðmundsdóttir, frá Almannarómi, komu til okkar. Tónlist: Magnús Eiríksson og KK - Kóngur einn dag. Nýdönsk - Örlagagarn. Aerosmith - I dont want to miss a thing. Tómas Welding - Go the distance. Moses Hightower - Stundum. Roisin Murphy - Something more. Macy Gray - Still. Warmland - Family. Ljúfur Ljúfur - A A A. Beyonce - Love on top.

Spegillinn 24.05.2019 Umsjón: Bergljót Baldursdóttir Fjörtíu millörðum króna munar á heildarafkomu ríkissjóðs til hins verra frá nýjustu hagspá til þeirrar sem fjármálaáætlun var byggð á. Fjármálaráðherra ætlar að leggja til við Alþingi að fjármálastefnu verði breytt. Rætt við Bjarna Benediktsson, forsætisráðherra Icelandair þarf að fella niður ríflega tvöhundruð brottfarir frá Keflavíkurflugvelli á tveimur mánuðum vegna MAX-8 þotanna sem fara líklega ekki í loftið fyrr en í haust. Rætt við Boga Nils Bogason, forstjóra Icelandair Group. Samtök kínverskra flugfélaga ætla að veita fyrirtækjunum aðstoð við að krefja Boeing-flugvélasmiðjurnar um bætur vegna 737 MAX 8-þotanna sem hafa verið kyrrsettar síðan um miðjan mars. Tapið nemur tugmilljörðum króna. Svartolía verður bönnuð í íslenskri landhelgi um næstu áramót. Umhverfisráðherra segir þetta stóran áfanga og að Ísland sé nú meðal þjóða sem ganga lengst í að draga úr notkun svartolíu. Arnar Páll Hauksson ræðir við Guðmund Inga Guðbrandsson Eliza Reid forsetafrú segir að hægt sé að kenna fólki bætt samskipti við þá sem eru með heilabilun. Hún var á ráðstefnu um alzheimers-sjúkdóminn í konungshöllinni í Stokkhólmi, ásamt drottningum, prinsessum og forsetafrúm. Við heyrum meira um ráðstefnuna og alzheimers-buffið hans Guðna síðar í Speglinum. Bergljót Baldursdóttir ræddi við Elízu Og Tommy á hálfrar aldar afmæli. Við segjum frá rokkóperunni Tommy í Speglinum - meistaraverki hljómsveitarinnar Who. Kristján Sigurjónsson sagði frá

Hraðlestin leggur af stað klukkan 17.03. Á meðal gesta í dag verða Oddur F. Helgason, DJ Platurn, Halldór Armand Ásgeirsson, Tom Digby, Rakel Tómasdóttir, Eliza Reid og Nína Richter. Umsjón Anna Gyða Sigurgísladóttir og Eiríkur Guðmundsson

Í Lestinni í dag verður meðal annars rætt við bandaríska heimspekinginn Tom Digby um karlmennsku en hann hefur rannsakað fyrirbærið í þrjátíu ár og hélt erindi um efnið í Háskóla Íslands á dögunum. Eliza Reid segir frá rithöfundabúðunum Iceland Writerts Retreat sem hefjast á morgun, en þær eru nú haldnar í fimmta sinn, auk þess sem boðið verður upp á upplestrarkvöld í Norræna húsinu í kvöld þar sem innlendir og erlendir rithöfundar lesa úr verkum sínum. Og Halldór Armand Ásgeirsson rithöfundur flytur pistil í Lestinni á þriðjudegi og fjallar í dag um atvik sem gerðist á alþjóðlegu golfmóti um helgina, og spurninguna um það hvers vegna við höldum stundum með óvinsælu fólki. Umsjón: Anna Gyða Sigurgísladóttir og Eiríkur Guðmundsson

Yesmine Olsson, tidigare ”Miss Fitness”, är svenskan som har gjort sig ett namn på Island. Dels som koreograf men också som kändiskock med eget tv-program, flera kokböcker och som personlig tränare till Islands presidentfru Eliza Reid. – På Island finns det fler möjligheter än i Sverige. Har man idéer är de lättare att göra dem till verklighet.

Yesmine Olsson, tidigare ”Miss Fitness”, är svenskan som har gjort sig ett namn på Island. Dels som koreograf men också som kändiskock med eget tv-program, flera kokböcker och som personlig tränare till Islands presidentfru Eliza Reid. – På Island finns det fler möjligheter än i Sverige. Har man idéer är de lättare att göra dem till verklighet.

Yesmine Olsson, tidigare ”Miss Fitness”, är svenskan som har gjort sig ett namn på Island. Dels som koreograf men också som kändiskock med eget tv-program, flera kokböcker och som personlig tränare till Islands presidentfru Eliza Reid. – På Island finns det fler möjligheter än i Sverige. Har man idéer är de lättare att göra dem till verklighet.

Yesmine Olsson, tidigare ”Miss Fitness”, är svenskan som har gjort sig ett namn på Island. Dels som koreograf men också som kändiskock med eget tv-program, flera kokböcker och som personlig tränare till Islands presidentfru Eliza Reid. – På Island finns det fler möjligheter än i Sverige. Har man idéer är de lättare att göra dem till verklighet.

CORRECTION: Throughout this podcast, we joke about having recorded the final episode of the season live at Spoonbill & Sugartown last weekend. This is a lie! The live event will take place THIS SATURDAY (September 30, 2017) as part of the Taste of Iceland events. Eliza Reid, Iceland's First Lady, will start things off at 2pm, and Lytton and I will follow her. So please ignore all our childish banter and please come out on Saturday for this live recording!   This week, Tom Flynn of Volumes Bookcafe returns to the Two Month Review to talk about three of the more difficult bits of Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller one section that's a dream, one about mediums and resurrection, and one that's a poem for going to bed and for death. Thanks to Tom's perceptive insights and Lytton's genius, they're able to puzzle out all three sections and provide some solid guidance for everyone reading along.   Feel free to comment on this episode--or on the book in general--either on this post, or at the official GoodReads Group.   Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller is available at better bookstores everywhere, and you can also order it directly from Open Letter, where you can get 20% off by entering 2MONTH in the discount field at checkout.   Follow Open Letter, Chad Post, and Lytton Smith for more thoughts and information about upcoming guests. And follow Patrick Smith for a variety of literary insights and other commentary. And be sure to follow Volumes Bookstore and Tom Flynn and visit the store when you're in Chicago.   And you can find all Two Month Review posts by clicking here.   The music for this season of Two Month Review is "Long Year" by The Anchoress.   And please rate us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts) and/or leave a review!

CORRECTION: Throughout this podcast, we joke about having recorded the final episode of the season live at Spoonbill & Sugartown last weekend. This is a lie! The live event will take place THIS SATURDAY (September 30, 2017) as part of the Taste of Iceland events. Eliza Reid, Iceland's First Lady, will start things off at 2pm, and Lytton and I will follow her. So please ignore all our childish banter and please come out on Saturday for this live recording!   This week, Tom Flynn of Volumes Bookcafe returns to the Two Month Review to talk about three of the more difficult bits of Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller one section that's a dream, one about mediums and resurrection, and one that's a poem for going to bed and for death. Thanks to Tom's perceptive insights and Lytton's genius, they're able to puzzle out all three sections and provide some solid guidance for everyone reading along.   Feel free to comment on this episode--or on the book in general--either on this post, or at the official GoodReads Group.   Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller is available at better bookstores everywhere, and you can also order it directly from Open Letter, where you can get 20% off by entering 2MONTH in the discount field at checkout.   Follow Open Letter, Chad Post, and Lytton Smith for more thoughts and information about upcoming guests. And follow Patrick Smith for a variety of literary insights and other commentary. And be sure to follow Volumes Bookstore and Tom Flynn and visit the store when you're in Chicago.   And you can find all Two Month Review posts by clicking here.   The music for this season of Two Month Review is "Long Year" by The Anchoress.   And please rate us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts) and/or leave a review!

This week Patrick Smith (Best Translated Book Award judge, The Scofield) joins Chad and Lytton to talk about this incredibly powerful section of the book, which raises all sorts of topical ideas about adhering to national myths and the problems of masculinity. This is also the section where Hitler shows up, and where a character literally eats himself out of house and home. And this podcast is a crucial one in helping frame the way this novel simultaneously holds up and undermines a variety of dangerous, unpleasant ideas. After listening to this, we hope you will have an even broader and more nuanced understanding--and appreciation--of this great novel.   Reminder! On September 30th, we will be recording the final episode of this season of the Two Month Review at Spoonville & Sugartown in Brooklyn as part of Taste of Iceland. The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, will kick things off at 2pm with a lecture and reading, then at 3pm, Lytton and Chad will discuss the final section of Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller (and take audience questions), followed by a recpetion at 4pm. It's free to attend, so come on out and see us do this live!   Feel free to comment on this episode--or on the book in general--either on this post, or at the official GoodReads Group.   Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller is available at better bookstores everywhere, and you can also order it directly from Open Letter, where you can get 20% off by entering 2MONTH in the discount field at checkout.   Follow Open Letter, Chad Post, and Lytton Smith for more thoughts and information about upcoming guests. And follow Patrick Smith for a variety of literary insights and other commentary.   And you can find all Two Month Review posts by clicking here.   The music for this season of Two Month Review is "Long Year" by The Anchoress.   And please rate us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts) and/or leave a review!

This week Patrick Smith (Best Translated Book Award judge, The Scofield) joins Chad and Lytton to talk about this incredibly powerful section of the book, which raises all sorts of topical ideas about adhering to national myths and the problems of masculinity. This is also the section where Hitler shows up, and where a character literally eats himself out of house and home. And this podcast is a crucial one in helping frame the way this novel simultaneously holds up and undermines a variety of dangerous, unpleasant ideas. After listening to this, we hope you will have an even broader and more nuanced understanding--and appreciation--of this great novel.   Reminder! On September 30th, we will be recording the final episode of this season of the Two Month Review at Spoonville & Sugartown in Brooklyn as part of Taste of Iceland. The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, will kick things off at 2pm with a lecture and reading, then at 3pm, Lytton and Chad will discuss the final section of Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller (and take audience questions), followed by a recpetion at 4pm. It's free to attend, so come on out and see us do this live!   Feel free to comment on this episode--or on the book in general--either on this post, or at the official GoodReads Group.   Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller is available at better bookstores everywhere, and you can also order it directly from Open Letter, where you can get 20% off by entering 2MONTH in the discount field at checkout.   Follow Open Letter, Chad Post, and Lytton Smith for more thoughts and information about upcoming guests. And follow Patrick Smith for a variety of literary insights and other commentary.   And you can find all Two Month Review posts by clicking here.   The music for this season of Two Month Review is "Long Year" by The Anchoress.   And please rate us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts) and/or leave a review!

“And hopefully I will be able to take on some other projects and duties as well that might help to shine a line on certain issues or areas, or help to promote Icelandic culture and heritage abroad,” said Eliza Reid who runs her own business as an editor and writer. “I have to do a bit of homework on where I’ll mostly devote my energies.”

Eliza Reid, writer and co-founder of Iceland Writers Retreat, talks to us about Icelandic tourism and culture, and why Iceland inspires so many artists. Eliza is in Chicago as part of Taste of Iceland in Chicago 2016, a festival celebrating Iceland's art and traditions. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on Twitter: @XXWillTravel Follow XX, Will Travel on Instagram: @xxwilltravel