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Ryan Morabito sits down with Tariq Hassan, former CMO and Chief Customer Experience Officer at McDonald's USA, to unpack the evolving marketing landscape. From the critical role of first-party data to building a fearless, innovation-driven culture, Tariq shares leadership insights that higher education marketers can directly apply. This episode is a masterclass in marketing transformation, organizational alignment, and using failure as a strategic advantage.Guest Name: Tariq HassanGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariqhassan1/Guest Bio: Tariq Hassan is a dynamic, data-driven consumer marketing leader with a unique blend of general management, operational savvy, and digital and technology marketing transformation expertise. He brings over 20 years of world-class brand building across diverse categories for industry leaders including PepsiCo, Gatorade, GM, J&J, Mars, HP, Mercedes, and Emirates Airlines. Known for achieving results through creating and motivating collaborative teams, Tariq has a unique ability to anticipate consumer needs and exceed expectations—consistently driving in-market growth year over year. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, says the results are due out by early May. Sheikh Ahmed also answers if tariffs are having an effect on Emirates supply chain or cargo business, including Brandy Scott's question about passenger traffic to and from the US. Qamar Energy's Ahmad Zaheer joins The Business Breakfast as the team ask, do US tariffs offer new opportunities for the UAE?Plus, Middle East travel spending has adapted to global shifts according to experts speaking at ATM this year. Ciaran Kelly from FCM Travel gives his take.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES:- Residential rents grew 20 percent in 2024, while sales prices climbed by 11 percent in Abu Dhabi: report- Arab Region's GDP Hits $3.6 Trillion in 2024 Amid Growth in Key Economies- US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, reuters sources say- Customer-Centric Strategy Used to Perfection by Emirates Airlines

Double Tap is live from the 40th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive deep into groundbreaking accessibility tech, exclusive announcements from Be My Eyes and advanced radar-guided glasses from Lighthouse Tech. Plus, Blind Dave showcases robust mobility canes from Awarewolf Gear, DreamVision Group unveils a game-changing braille display, LogicKeyboards demonstrates specialized accessible keyboards, and Dolphin Computer Access revolutionizes screen reader and kiosk accessibility. Packed with hands-on experiences and expert insights, this episode highlights tech empowering independence.Chapters:00:00 - Live from CSUN 2025 Exhibition Hall01:12 - Be My Eyes announces partnerships with Emirates Airlines & Leonardo Da Vinci Airport08:30 - Hans Wiberg's top navigation tech25:10 - Awarewolf Gear's revolutionary canes with Blind Dave30:45 - Lighthouse Tech's radar-based vibrating mobility glasses demo27:15 - LogicKeyboards presents accessible, large-print keyboards & first-ever Braille keyboards34:20 - Dolphin's accessible software solutions, from touchscreen magnification to intuitive kiosks39:55 - Dolphin Guide Connect simplifies computing for seniors46:00 - Closing remarks & thanks to sponsors: Be My Eyes & Glidance Notable Quotes:“We're diversifying our portfolio—Be My Eyes is now your gateway to accessible air travel.” – Joe Weber, Be My Eyes“The laser projects the image directly onto your retina, allowing many visually impaired users to clearly see again.” – Mike Najad, Sony“People asked for a better cane; we delivered. It's strong, supportive, and keeping them upright.” — Blind Dave, Awarewolf Gear“We're designing tech for people of all abilities—truly inclusive.” – Mike Najad, Sony ElectronicsRelevant Links:Be My Eyes: www.bemyeyes.comEmirates Airlines Accessibility: www.emirates.comLeonardo Da Vinci Airport Accessibility: www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/GlideIn Navigation: glidance.ioSony Accessibility Tech: electronics.sony.comAibo AI Dog by Sony: us.aibo.comLighthouse Tech Radar Glasses: lighthousetech.chAwarewolf Gear Canes: awarewolfgear.comLogicKeyboards Accessibility Solutions: magickeyboard.comDreamVision Activator Braille Displays: dreamvisiongroup.orgDolphin Software & Guide Connect: yourdolphin.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Hear stories from Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and why Youshita wants to travel to every country in the world.  _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this interview, Youshita talks about her first experience living abroad on her own in London and later moving to Dubai to work as cabin crew for Emirates Airlines. She then talks about her decision to take jobs for 1-3 years at a time in different countries and reflects on living in Dubai, Portugal, Switzerland, Malta and Gibralter. Youshita shares why she loves Spain so much and offers her top recommendations. She then describes her trip to Afghanistan, why it was life-changing, and why it inspired her to travel to every country in the world. Youshita then talks about the month she spent in Pakistan, her experience crossing the land border into Iran, and her stereotype-busting trip through Balochistan. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Are you looking for a holistic path to healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ayla Shepherd on her new book The Truth Trip: Healing Trauma and Disease through Psychedelic Wisdom. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Ayla Shepherd is a trauma-informed therapist, author, and holistic retreat facilitator. With a background spanning corporate roles at Emirates Airlines, Samsung Electronics, and a leading Middle Eastern construction group, she has since returned her focus to healing and wellness. Ayla is an active member of global plant medicine and Compassionate Inquiry communities, and has contributed to the design of a multimillion-dollar wellness retreat. A seasoned writer, her work has been featured in international lifestyle publications, and she continues to inspire through her transformative coaching programs and therapeutic practices. https://www.aylashepherd.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

16 Dec 2024. A new report from Dubai-based Cavendish Maxwell says hotel ratings are no longer fit for purpose and need a complete overhaul. Zacky Sajjad, Director of Business Development at Cavendish Maxwell, told us why. Plus, Emirates is gearing up for its busiest winter break yet, Nick Moore, Senior Vice President Passenger Services & Hub Operations at @Emirates, crunch the numbers for us. And, tuition fees reaching half a million dirhams, we asked Francisco Veloso, Dean of French Business School INSEAD - Is the cost justified by the returns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, renowned psychologist and performance coach Jamil Qureshi shares his approach to achieving continuous success in both sports and business. He discusses the power of connecting unlinked ideas, the importance of self-awareness, and how to shift from blame to responsibility for better outcomes. With stories from his experience coaching world-class athletes, including six world-number-one golfers, Jamil highlights the mindset needed to overcome challenges and stay focused on personal growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, boost team performance, or find passion in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to elevate your journey.About Jamil Qureshi:Jamil Qureshi is a leading performance psychologist and expert in maximizing potential, renowned for his work in sports and business. He has helped six athletes achieve world number one status and was the first official psychologist for the European Ryder Cup team, leading them to a historic win in 2006. Jamil has worked with 22 golfers in the world's top 50, elite footballers, Formula 1 drivers, and England's Ashes-winning cricketers. In business, he has led change initiatives and developed leadership programs for top companies like Coca-Cola, Emirates Airlines, and Cisco Systems.Learn More: https://www.jamilqureshi.com/About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

In this episode, renowned psychologist and performance coach Jamil Qureshi shares his approach to achieving continuous success in both sports and business. He discusses the power of connecting unlinked ideas, the importance of self-awareness, and how to shift from blame to responsibility for better outcomes. With stories from his experience coaching world-class athletes, including six world-number-one golfers, Jamil highlights the mindset needed to overcome challenges and stay focused on personal growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, boost team performance, or find passion in your career, this episode offers valuable strategies to elevate your journey.About Jamil Qureshi:Jamil Qureshi is a leading performance psychologist and expert in maximizing potential, renowned for his work in sports and business. He has helped six athletes achieve world number one status and was the first official psychologist for the European Ryder Cup team, leading them to a historic win in 2006. Jamil has worked with 22 golfers in the world's top 50, elite footballers, Formula 1 drivers, and England's Ashes-winning cricketers. In business, he has led change initiatives and developed leadership programs for top companies like Coca-Cola, Emirates Airlines, and Cisco Systems.Learn More: https://www.jamilqureshi.com/About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

最近（さいきん）ハマっているYoutubeから、エミレーツ航空（こうくう）のサービスがとてもいいということを知（し）りました。また、常（つね）に人気（にんき）ランキング上位（じょうい）の日系（にっけい）の航空会社（こうくうがいしゃ）ですが、実（じつ）はそんなに好（す）きじゃない、という意見（いけん）を聞（き）いて、まさに私（わたし）も同意見（どういけん）だとびっくりしました。そこで、今回は人気（にんき）の航空会社（こうくうがいしゃ）ランキングを元（もと）に、私（わたし）たちの経験（けいけん）を踏（ふ）まえた上（うえ）でそのランキングの真偽（しんぎ）について話（はな）してみました。 Recently, from a YouTube channel I've been into, I learned that Emirates Airlines has excellent service. Additionally, I heard an opinion that, despite consistently ranking at the top in popularity rankings, Japanese airlines are not actually that likable, and I was surprised because I completely agree. So, this time, we discussed the truth of these rankings based on popular airline rankings and our own experiences. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ I will update this episode on Youtube as soon as possible!! Please check out and  subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, requests, also Japanese lesson inquiries: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com にほんごのかいわのレッスンもしています。メールでれんらくください。 Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo

On this episode, my guests are Jesse Mann (editor-director) and Tyson Sadler (director), the brains behind the documentary The Last Tourist. Jesse is both a picture editor and director whose professional work has spanned commercial, tv and film projects. The Last Tourist is her second feature film as editor. Her first film, as both editor and director, Material Success, screened internationally and won the Audience Choice at the Canadian Film Festival and Best Film at the Canadian Film Festival (2012). Most recently, she both directed and edited the online horror mini-series “The Confinement” (2021). She is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and an associate member of the Canadian Cinema Editors. Jesse has an B.F.A. from Ryerson University's School of Image Arts.Tyson Sadler is an explorer, traveller and award-winning filmmaker. He has directed video content and documentaries for The New York Times, Associated Press, and The Huffington Post. His films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. An early pioneer i virtual reality documentary, he has worked tirelessly to use cutting edge technology to tell stories that build empathy around causes such as climate change, forced migration, and human rights.Show Notes:The Film's InceptionIndustry PolarityRegulating TravelAddressing the Root ProblemsGreenwashing Animal and Child Welfare TourismHow the Wealth Gap Increased During COVIDWhat was Left on the Cutting Room FloorHomework:WATCH THE FILM HEREThe Last Tourist Film Website | Instagram | FacebookThe Last Tourist TrailerJesse Mann's Website | InstagramTyson Sadler's Website | InstagramTranscript:Chris: Welcome Jesse and Tyson to the End of Tourism Podcast. Jesse: Thanks Chris for having us. Tyson: Thanks for having us. Chris: Thank you so much for joining me today to talk about your documentary film, The Last Tourist. So, it was released in 2022 to great reception.And as you might imagine, many of my listeners have pointed me in its direction. And after watching the film, I found myself really grateful that people finally approached these themes in the medium of documentary filmmaking and with what seemed to be a budget to do justice to what those themes confront. And so first I'd like to ask you two how The Last Tourist got started and what the inspiration behind the film's creation was and how did you decide to write a treatment for it? Tyson: Ultimately, you know, I think the inspiration for The Last Tourist came from a combination of personal shared experience and a shared passion for travel and particularly responsible travel.You know, in early 2018, I was approached [00:01:00] by the executive producers to write a treatment, for a short film around responsible tourism in the country of Peru. And through, you know, some follow up conversations, we sort of quickly realized that we had an opportunity because, a large scale documentary, on the subject of responsible tourism just didn't exist yet. I mean, we have wonderful films out there which challenge our conversations with our relationship with climate change and our relationship with our food source like An Inconvenient Truth or like Food Inc., but we didn't at that time yet have a documentary which really challenged our perceptions of the global impact of the travel and tourism industry and so over conversations with with our team and the producers we quickly realized that we had a unique opportunity to make "An Inconvenient Truth" for the travel industry and in early 2018, we seized on that opportunity to explore the positive and negative impacts of tourism on destinations.Jesse: And I think just to add to what Tyson was saying, I think originally [00:02:00] it started off as a short project and yourself and the executive producers who brought us together kind of pushed for it to become the large scale project that had ended up being filmed in 15 different countries or 16 with 400 hours of footage.So, sometimes you don't know, especially myself as a co-writer and editor, when you come on to a project, in the initial stages, you think, "Oh, you know, this is wonderful. It sounds like a great project." I had been an avid traveler, lived in a few different countries over 20 years and I thought, yeah, this is a story that needs to be told, but I will say in no way in the beginning, did I ever think it was going to be, and I think Tyson didn't either, was it going to be such a huge project. And you comment, Chris, on the expansiveness of the subject and the different kind of facets of the tourism [00:03:00] industry we were able to look at.And really I have to say that I'm happy that we got to touch on all those points and to the chagrin of my personal sleep and Tyson's as well, but it started off small, I have to say that, and it grew into something tremendous that I think we're very proud of.Tyson: It really was a natural progression of our desire to raise awareness about responsible tourism and its consequences. We had our world premiere, honestly, I think it was about two years ago now at the Vancouver International Film Festival, two years ago. And a little over two years ago, a little over two years ago.And the film is still doing a festival run. Just last weekend, Jesse was at the the Innsbruck Film Festival and it's still been getting a wonderful response, great conversations around it. And we're streaming on platforms around the world, you know, Crave in Canada, Hulu in the U.S., Amazon Prime in other countries. I was just in French Polynesia and was able to find our film on Amazon Prime, which was really delightful [00:04:00] to see that. Jesse: Yeah, it makes us happy as filmmakers to know that the story that we spent a lot of time trying to create in a way that we thought would connect with audiences worldwide is actually getting out there. And so it's really nice to be speaking to you on your podcast as well and kind of extend that out to potentially more people who haven't seen the film or some who just want to talk more about the topics. Chris: And I wanted to ask you two, given the fact that the film was released, you know, still very much in a pandemic during the, the COVID 19 times what the reactions were given the fact that tourism had ground to a halt in that time you know, I received a lot of Mail regarding your film, like, ah, you have to check this out.You have to watch this, right? And so a lot of people really excited about the project, about the film. But then I guess I'm also curious about[00:05:00] if there was much of an industry backlash in regards to the degree of sincerity perhaps around which the film exhibited these kind of deep and sometimes dire consequences that visit themselves on places and people in the name of tourism.Tyson: Yeah. I think the reactions to the film have been in my experience, almost entirely positive. But people don't come to me with criticism, they come to me with congratulations, but I think there's a lot of individuals in the tourism industry and sponsors that have really welcomed our film, The Last Tourist, as a necessary and eye opening piece of work.It sparked a lot of interesting conversations and prompted the industry to, in many ways, I think, reevaluate some of their practices. You Jesse: If we back it up to when we were just when we were meeting with all of the different professionals that we interviewed across the different facets of the tourism industry, I mean, when you and I were writing the story, there were so [00:06:00] many different conflicting opinions on how to solve one issue that we still come across that sometimes when we meet those industry experts outside of, let's say, film audiences.Because When we were writing it, we had to kind of decide which side of the coin we were going to follow through our story with, and whether it's a topic of let's say regulation, that was a topic that Tyson and I had a lot of conversations about when we were making the film because the industry in itself is kind of very polarized in terms of regulation.There's some strong proponents within the tourism industry who want regulation. And then there's some who are very against it. And Tyson and I had a lot of conversations about that. And I think we still do when we meet certain industry professionals out there and I think that's a really important topic as well.[00:07:00] Now that you are bringing up, post covid and the pandemic where we saw kind of what happens when things are shut down. You know, we see both the positive and the negative. I mean we mentioned it in the film, but almost every single person that we interviewed in our film lost their means of income during that time. Gone.And at the same time, the world experienced kind of you know, a refuge from, you know, airplane emissions and damage to destinations. And, you know, these were calculable things like we could see that this was a definite impact. So, I think there's these kind of topics and these conversations are where we see a lot of polarity.And I think that we tried our best to focus on the people and the developing nations in our story. But, there are a lot [00:08:00] of stories that were left on the cutting room floor and so it is good to discuss them after in a podcast like this. I know that's kind of a long winded interjection, but I do believe that we do have some polarity for sure Tyson and I have come across, but just not in terms of what Tyson is talking about, in terms of not not so much with the audiences It is more a bit in the industry. Tyson: I'll share an observation. During the process of creating this film, we interviewed literally dozens of travel experts, you know from academics to tour operators across the industry.It's universally recognized that responsible tourism and sustainable tourism is a good thing. But then when we dive a little bit deeper I found a very fractured kind of industry because everybody believes that they know how to do responsible tourism, right. And everybody else, often, isn't executing responsible tourism correctly.And so, on a foundational level, sure, we all believe in responsible tourism, but I think, the approach at how we get there isn't universally accepted, throughout the industry, and I think [00:09:00] that that's, on a basic level, we kind of explore those themes in the film as well as we interview people who kind of take different approaches to how to engage responsibly with tourists and host communities.Jesse: And we had to make some hard decisions, obviously based on the research that was coming in on what side we wanted to promote in the story. But sometimes I think it's fair to say, Tyson, if you agree with me that we did try to leave it a bit more open for audiences to try to make their own decision based on what we had learned, because it's not always an easy answer for every situation.It's quite nuanced, I think. Tyson: Absolutely. Chris: And you mentioned Jesse, regulation. In terms of the people you interviewed and your research, generally speaking, what does that look like, or what might that look like in particular locales or within the industry?Jesse: Well, I think we've seen quite a bit of it post pandemic because where we thought there was going to be [00:10:00] an ease back into traveling that has not happened. All the reports are coming back in that tourism is back up in droves and a lot of the same problems, if not more are back with travel again.And so we've seen places like Machu Picchu has started regulating the amount of people that are able to visit annually. Worldwide, there's different popular tourist destinations who have decided to limit the amount of tourism and tourists that come to certain destinations.You know, I think when it comes to destinations, we just have to be really careful that it doesn't become a tax that is elitist because that happens a lot with regulation across the board. You've seen it with cigarettes, you've seen it with airfare as well. You're paying a higher price for travel. And although I do believe personally and Tyson, you [00:11:00] can speak to this as well, but because we haven't discussed this recently, but when you put a strong tariff or tax on travel, I think it is important, but I think it has to be calculated so that it's not elitist because if we only have people traveling in the world who can afford it, if it becomes so unaffordable, this is totally against the core value of travel, which is to unite all people of all different socioeconomic statuses and really connect with different cultures and people, and if it's just suddenly becomes for people who can afford a really overpriced flight, I think that will completely take away the value of the core value of travel.But I do strongly believe that, and this I think is a very controversial thing to say. I do believe that things have to be regulated and there has to be something done, especially about the amount of flights that are happening on this planet. Because, you know, for instance, I don't know the statistics for Canada, but I was looking at it the other day for[00:12:00] the UK.And I think something like 70 percent of all flights in the UK are taken by 15 percent of the population, and I don't doubt that that's very similar for a lot of the Western world without knowing all the statistics specifically, so I think that that has to be really taken into consideration when putting out regulation in terms of flights or destinations and such.Chris: Yeah, I've thought about it quite a bit as well, and the elitization of travel, and this understanding that, well, we remove subsidies, for example, for air travel or other things, that we'll just have rich people flying around the world, which is more often than not the case already. Most flights are undertaken for business travel and that's a huge thing that I think most people don't know about, but instead of getting people with corporate backed funds or just rich people flying around the world, we're obviously looking for people with strong principles and good behavior to be the ones [00:13:00] traveling.But then how do you measure that? How do you quantify that in a way that honors the kinds of worlds we want to live in? And it's not just this like, oh, it's impossible. Sure. And we could take that understanding that to quantify such a thing would be next to impossible, but then it could also open up these kind of doors of imagination where in like what kind of infrastructures would we want to put in place that were not maybe Government sanctioned or not maybe top down, but actually from the bottom up, creating these kind of international or intercultural bonds and practices between people that would allow not just for the kinds of people who locals in quote unquote "destinations" want to receive to be able to travel, but then also to create the conditions whereby that kind of, for lack of a better word, behavior or principles could be deepened in the world.I mean, it'd be extremely difficult to, [00:14:00] to manage, but How would you quantify that? How would you measure that? Jesse: Yeah, and I think that's such a, such a complicated issue and I love what you're saying though. I think it's absolutely wonderful. And I do think it's possible to move in that direction.I'm not sure I have the answer for that and maybe Tyson wants to speak to it, but I also want to say that something that I think could be part of the solution is also promoting train travel as well. And I know that that kind of that stops at domestic. But at the same time, you know, I think governments should be allocating a lot of funds to push train travel to create and develop train travel and to also subsidize train travel more because it's just a wonderful way to reduce emissions and to actually continue allowing people to travel. Tyson: Yeah. There are some countries here in Europe, Jesse, and I think Europe is just far beyond a lot of the rest of the world. Canada, I think we're still living in the dark ages, you know, when it comes to long [00:15:00] distance train travel.Jesse: That's a shame. It hasn't been made a priority. Tyson: It just doesn't exist.Chris: Well, I'm curious also for you two how your own travels in your lives might have come to bear on your production or pre production and research in the film. Maybe you could tell us a little bit of how you've seen the world over the course of your life and your travels and if that came to bear at all in the making of the film.Tyson: Personally for me, I traveled extensively, for 20 years prior to embarking on this film. I worked in the travel industry. I worked for an airline for many years. I was also a journalist and I've done work for several large publications, which allowed me to travel to very, some very remote and exotic destinations around the world.This travel really exposed me to the beauty and the wonder of the world. But also the environmental and the cultural challenges that a lot of these destinations face. You know, the experiences, with travel for both work and for pleasure, I think they served as a [00:16:00] catalyst, for me just to delve deeper into this topic.And so when I was approached about directing and writing a film on this topic, I don't think there could have been a better fit. Like it just, everything just kind of fell into place and I just felt like I was really well poised because prior to that I had traveled to 70 different countries in a number of different capacities.I had personally engaged in a number of behaviors that we are critical of in the film in terms of animal interaction, you know, interaction with other cultures. And my travel through two decades was really an eye opening and learning experience for me. And what this film really is, I think for me and in many points in the film is a reflection of my past travels and things that have been illuminated in my mind in terms of what are some important aspects that we really need to address if we want to be more conscious and responsible travelers.Jesse: And I think from my end I surely [00:17:00] had not traveled to as many destinations as Tyson. But I did indulge my wanderlust in my twenties and thirties. I lived in a few different countries, Holland, South Africa, Germany, Canada. And I think that the absolute best aspect for me personally of travel is meeting the people.I absolutely love meeting people in different cultures and seeing the differences and the similarities and learning the wisdom as much as I possibly can in such a moment of my life, when I'm in a destination, if it grants me such a gift. And I think from that, I still do have such a deep, deep gratitude to my privilege and being able to travel in and meet such people.I've made such beautiful friendships over the course of 20 years and many I still keep in touch with across the various places I've lived. And I think that when you come back, [00:18:00] perhaps from living in different cultures in different countries and you come back to your home, the place you were raised in and where you were born and where you were raised culturally, and you can note the vast differences, and it's not a negative thing, but you start to pick up on the ways in which many people can see different cultures or different countries in a way that is completely disconnected from the actual truth and and this knowledge often comes with privilege.I was privileged enough to be able to travel to these destinations to meet certain people and to dissuade certain prejudices, but not everyone can. And so part of this film, I have to say, ironically, is that if you can't travel, this film is also a wonderful film to watch because it's something that you can meet these people [00:19:00] in these destinations.You know, there's so many places that I've been to also that are so many places I have not been to that were featured in the film as well. And with documentary filmmaking and making, and especially as an editor, I really do feel like I get to know these people so well, and I don't think that's just exclusive to myself.I think audiences, hopefully, if I've done it correctly, if Tyson and I have, have made the film correctly, that these people's hearts have come through in the film. And, this is something that Tyson and I really worked hard on. And I'm sorry if I'm deviating from the question a bit, but it does connect very deeply to my love of travel is is people and also my love of editing people and so it was something we worked really hard to focus on is how do we give these people a podium. They have their voice there. They're saying their truths. How do we give them a podium [00:20:00] and as the white filmmakers who are coming into different countries, how do we take a step back and really let them preach their wisdom? And so it was a balance for us really in finding the right voices, obviously speaking to the right professionals and speaking to professionals within different cultures that you see featured in the film and really making sure that their knowledge, their voice, their direction was giving us direction on how we edited and formulated the story and stories of everyone that we met in the travels of the production as well. Chris: And on that note, I'm curious for each of you, what was the most important topic or theme that came up in the film for you personally?Tyson: For me, maybe it's an echo of Jesse's sentiments there, but really it comes down to the impact on the communities that so graciously host us when we when we do travel. Travel you know has you know has an encyclopedia [00:21:00] of challenges that come with traveling responsibly unless we address the people. And I think we address this and the the film addresses this, but we can't begin to you know to start focusing on the environment unless we first focus on the communities who are there and helping them emerge from poverty. We can't begin to focus on how we can solve the problem of poaching in the African savannah unless we first address the root causes of why it's there and how it affects the host communities and how poverty affects people's decisions to be involved in this trade. Jesse: That was something that Jane Goodall was was really adamant about speaking in the film about as well Tyson: Yeah, and so to answer your question Chris, I mean ultimately it comes down to the communities and the people, the humanity of it all. First, we need to address the human aspect and then we can address the secondary aspects of what it means to be a responsible traveler.[00:22:00] Jesse: So for me, personally, the most incredible voices in the film that when they came in, I just thought, "oh, wow," were definitely Lek from Elephant Nature Park and one of our contacts in Kenya Judy Kefergona, who ended up being one of the main speakers and narrators throughout a huge portion of our film.These two women were just heroes. Like just with Judy, with the words that she was able to express for the people working in not just only the tourism industry in Kenya, but the people of Kenya who were vulnerable to unethical tourism, and then speaking to so many different subjects that were connected to so many different stories worldwide with such eloquence and such power and such knowledge [00:23:00] and encourage really, I think. She spoke about these topics. I was just enamored, just blown away and so grateful for her coming onto our film and Lek Chailart is just a modern day hero. She is the tiniest woman with the biggest heart who when I saw her story in our film against the backdrop of these beautiful giants, these elephants that she has rescued. And essentially she's an elephant whisperer in the truest sense of the word. And it's just such a magical thing to see.Listeners won't be able to understand this. I'm getting goosebumps when I just talk about her and this was the kind of thing that when Tyson and I were looking through footage and looking through stories that we were looking for, "Oh, that's the moment, ah! the moment. I got the goosebumps. That's it. It's there. And we found it in the stories, not just these two women, everyone you see featured in the story and some that were left on the cutting room floor, unfortunately there that gave us beautiful insight that we still used in crafting the story, that just wasn't able to [00:24:00] make it into the actual film for timing constraints.But really, I would have to say that these two, it's not specifically the stories, although both of them touch on really important stories, including child welfare and animal welfare, which to me, those two stories were really close to my heart. And we felt really strongly that they needed a really important part in the film.But it was really these two women who I just felt so grateful for in the film. Chris: I mean, the, the chapter on animal welfare was quite devastating for me in part because it had reminded me that in my early twenties, I had visited Thailand and I had gone to an elephant sanctuary. Not a zoo but a sanctuary, and had the opportunity to ride an elephant for a short time, and I felt really uncomfortable probably because I was on top of an elephant, just the kind of immediate awkwardness of such a thing, having never seen one in person, having never [00:25:00] experienced that before, but also kind of like, "what am I doing here?" And so, that part of the film really kind of opened up for me why I felt that perhaps existential discomfort, not just about being on top of an animal of that size, but in the context of the dynamic, you around how that was happening and why that was happening and not having the context for it so long ago.And of course, this is one of the things that we touch on in the episodes, in the interviews, in the podcast, is how can we come to understand these things when our visits are so short in these places, when we are only in a place for just a very brief time and there's really no context for the history and the culture and the political dynamics that surround these things.And then, most travelers, most tourists just end up leaving and the consequence of one's presence on the scene is kind of forgotten, at least by the tourist or traveler. Yeah, so thank you for [00:26:00] for that. Jesse: That question did come up actually at the recent screening of the film in Innsbruck at the Nature Film Festival, whereas someone in the audience asked very specifically, even though it would be great to stay at a destination for a long time, most people are, saving up for short travel when they have time off work. And they need to take this kind of tour because they can only afford this one. And what do you say to those people who want to travel better, but feel like they're kind of stuck or don't know where to go. But I would say in short, I think that touches on an issue that we have in the modern world with a lot of things. We are all overtired, overworked, and we don't have time to be ethical, we don't have time to do the research, we don't have time to investigate, if anything is against our core values, and we don't have time to and I get that, you know, it's not easy for everybody.And if you do have the [00:27:00] time and you are able to really do a deep dive then you're very privileged, because you have the time, which just means that you have the money. So we did try to give a lot of smaller tips at the end of the film in terms of how you can do smaller acts of, of kindness and of conscious traveling, to travel local, to put money into local economies to make sure that you're not requesting your sheets to be washed every day, making sure that you're traveling using reusable, to make sure that you're and I guess this goes into a little bit more of the extensive questioning is to ask the destination that you're traveling to what their policies are in connection with the locals, in connections with the environment. Unfortunately, there is a lot of greenwashing in tourism. And you know, that's in all industries right now worldwide. So it's not going to be so easy for someone who isn't an investigative [00:28:00] journalist to really find out the truth behind it all the time, but we can do our best.And there are quite a few links on the website thelasttouristfilm.com where you can see some of the different organizations that we spoke with that have lists upon lists of different collaborating companies that you can look to that can can show you places that are not greenwashing or that are working with locals, but back to the idea of taking the time and it is about taking the time, whether it's an hour even, just to take the time and do a bit of research and this especially comes back to the topic of child welfare and people who are still, en masse, volunteering worldwide to orphanages and orphanages where children have existing family members and that these orphanages have become of monetary value to developing nations [00:29:00] because they make money and it's really easy for us to pass judgment on places that do this, and it's definitely wrong, but if we as travelers are going there and saying with our travel dollars, this is something we want to invest in, then people in developing nations are going to say, this is how I make money.And it's the same with animal welfare. You pay for an animal sanctuary that you haven't done the research on. They're going to keep perpetuating that cycle. It's going to be the same with child welfare. So, if you do want to be ethical, you have to fit in a little bit of research in your travel time. And that's it. And I know it's not so easy for everybody.Tyson: Yeah, I'd like to expand a little bit on a theme that sort of both of you have talked about. Jessie, you had mentioned greenwashing. Chris, you had mentioned that you had been to an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. One of the most memorable takeaways that I had from this film is just the massive amount of greenwashing [00:30:00] and deception that exists within the industry.I came to know a lot of companies that appeared to just be normal travel companies doing the same thing that has been going on in the travel industry but marketing "green" although nothing really changes. It's just their marketing strategy that's changed. If we look at, for example, in Thailand, there are a number of places that call themselves an elephant sanctuary, an elephant retirement home, an elephant rescue center. And we can't rely on those names anymore to know that the service provider is giving us an ethical experience. We really need to ask deeper questions. It's the trend in the industry now to use this type of language, " sustainable," "responsible," "eco," all of these buzzwords.And I've just come to find these completely meaningless, in those terms. We really need to ask some deeper, more challenging questions of these experiences and the tour operators and the service providers to actually know whether what they're doing is ethical or not because it is very easy to call yourself a [00:31:00] sanctuary, when in fact, it's the complete opposite. If it truly was an elephant sanctuary, we wouldn't be able to ride the elephants, in that place and they would be providing them a life of dignity free from exploitation. And it's the same with children. Calling these places orphanages ,I think it's a misnomer. It's incorrect. You know, 70 percent of children who live in these quote unquote "orphanages" actually have at least one living parent.But it's all under the guise of trying to gain sympathy from the traveler. "Oh, come see an elephant at a retirement home. Come see a child at an orphanage." It's just a piece of marketing that doesn't reflect the truth. We have a lot of companies doing the same unethical practices they've been doing for decades.However, they've just really changed their marketing to appear more green.Chris: Yeah, it seems to be a never ending cycle where responsible isn't good enough, that now we got to be regenerative. So many of these words just end up becoming, marketing tools. Tyson: I'm hearing that word a [00:32:00] lot more these days as well. Chris: Yeah, so how do we proceed, not just with a degree of dedication towards research and, and and planning, but also deep discipline as to how these words are unfortunately, as you said, becoming kind of meaningless in their significance..I want to take a little turn with you both to ask about what happened as the film was going through post production and its release because most of the footage that you have is quote unquote pre pandemic and the COVID 19 pandemic hit, obviously, in 2020 and from what I understand your team was entering into the post production process and, of course, tourism ground to a halt almost completely, worldwide. And throughout the film, there are people that you two interview that contend with the consequences and context of tourism and look [00:33:00] to a more honorable path that it might take. But I'm curious in regards to the people that you did interview who had found a degree of success and perhaps within a more small scale, a more honorable way of doing tourism that those flights, those trains, the reception of people in their villages went from a hundred to zero, basically overnight.So much of the dire consequences of tourism revolve around or end up as exile, local people can't afford to produce food anymore in their places. And the education systems kind of move them towards getting jobs in the next city or even in other countries, and I'm curious in the context of the film and I guess the treatment that you put forward, you know, never perhaps thinking that something like this could happen. What was the fallout among the people that you interviewed in regards to their understandings of tourism and if it was [00:34:00] still this kind of for lack of a better word, golden goose or calf or sacred cow that they could rely on for the rest of their lives.What did you hear kind of in the ether as you were doing that post production? Tyson: I think it substantially expanded the wealth gap. I think during COVID the people that were hit the hardest are the people in the tourism industry that often are paid the least.Depending on what their jobs were, they were the ones who were suffering layoffs and they were the ones whose businesses couldn't afford to sustain themselves. And so I think, for the most vulnerable populations, the pandemic was absolutely devastating.People couldn't afford to put food on the table and pay rents, not just, I think, in developing countries, but even in the developed world. Airlines were laying off massive amounts of employees. Hotels were cutting staff. This was a global challenge that affected everyone. However, at that same time, we did hear stories that, you know, CEOs of major airlines were taking million dollar bonuses[00:35:00] for cutting costs. And that was an observation of mine, through that experience, you know, that the people who needed tourism the most for daily sustenance and to put bread on the table were the ones who were absolutely the most affected and the people kind of at the top of the tourism industry were still fine and they were also taking bonuses, which really bothered me just because the wealth gap just seemed to get further and further apart through that. But we do know, with the stories, that were featured in our film... there's a wonderful lodge in Ecuador, a homestay that we look at and they lost their income during that time.The elephant sanctuary in Thailand, the one that does do great work, not one that greenwashes an elephant sanctuary but they lost a lot of revenue where it was very challenging to feed the elephants and to house the elephants because they didn't have that revenue coming in to support the project. Jesse: We were hearing in in Africa, right?Some of the rangers [00:36:00] were who were placed in defense of the elephants and animals and rhinos and such were just gone. They just weren't there anymore at that time because if they're not getting paid, they can't stay there. And so poaching also went up in those areas as well.But you know, I think that in terms of what the positive was, I think a lot of people were hoping that post COVID that there was going to be hope for change, for renewal for doing things differently. And I think this was in when we were in post that this was maybe, potential to show people how things can be different by showing kind of the polar opposite and the effect and also showing how intrinsically connected people's livelihoods are to this industry and how vulnerable they are to massive change like this. I mean, the Dominican Republic that has [00:37:00] almost 90 percent of their GDP related to tourism? Tyson: Island nations are the ones who are most affected by tourism. You know, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic. The Caribbean islands specifically. I don't know if it's as high as 90%, but the vast majority of their GDP from island nations comes from the travel and tourism industry, and they were certainly hit the hardest during the pandemic. Jesse: And so I think that we can see from that, I think the hope for us during post production was, okay, you know, this is a horrific blow to the people most vulnerable in this industry, but if we can get this message out after the pandemic, perhaps this could be something that could really change. And to be fair, change is slow sometimes and I mean, it's wishful thinking that post pandemic right after that suddenly everyone was going to become ethical travelers but I see so much potential just in the discussions online the people that we're [00:38:00] meeting at different screenings, the interest that we're getting worldwide, just to have these conversations and see that there is an interest in change.And when you talk about moving change, it does often come from the people, and I think, across the world over the past few decades, we've all been seeing again, I think our power as people, as citizens, as individuals, and the power that we have to come together over certain issues that we feel need radical change and even if it is slow change, I do see the inklings of that change happening within the tourism industry and I think it's really positive.Tyson: You still have a lot of work ahead of us. Chris: Amen. I think that's really, really important and, and perhaps fits properly inside of the context of the dominant culture, at least of North America or the quote unquote West, wherein, the pandemic also produced a deepening of the [00:39:00] culture of "everything now."Suddenly it was like, "okay, well, I can't go out here, so everything has to be deliverable, and at the tip of your fingers, right? And what might come with that is this notion that, we also expect social change to happen overnight. Right? And that it might be overshadowed by this kind of dominant culture of wanting everything now and also the unwillingness to do the necessary work, which is sometimes generational.Right? Not just a week or a month or a year, but generations.In that regard, the themes of the film are extremely broad and you go into a lot of detail and depth with each. So I'm very grateful for that, but I'm also curious what might've gotten left out.What might, one day end up on a director's cut of the film. Jesse: Oh, so much. Tyson: Ask the editor. Jesse: Oh. Well, I mean, you had so many stories that you brought [00:40:00] to the table that were beautiful, beautiful stories. Forgive me. I don't remember his name and you'll remember Tyson.But one of the. Tyson: I know who you're talking about. Jesse: Oh, do you? One of the men you interviewed at the UN had a really beautiful story to tell. And then we also had a really beautiful story from Costa Rica. An animal welfare and environmental story. Oh, my goodness. There were so many stories.Tyson: We had a wonderful story from Cusco Peru with an organization that was putting the first female porters on the Inca Trail and really fighting for gender equality on the Inca Trail.Jesse: What was that company's name again, Tyson? Well, the reason why I bring it up is because it's so unique that I just think, "oh, we should definitely highlight that to listeners" because they were taking female porters and they were reorganizing the whole industry based on their [00:41:00] precedent because they were treating porters with dignity, with safe conditions, with, valuable wages and this is something that's just not done across the industry on the Inca Trail with the male porters and there was some really, really horrific footage that we came across of the way these porters were living just not too far from where the tourists were sleeping comfortably in their tents. And this is a wide practice across the industry and Miguel from this company Evolution Treks and the gallon, do you remember his full name, tyson? Tyson: Miguel Angel Gongora Jesse: from Evolution Treks, yeah, a wonderful, wonderful man who was really, really passionate about changing the industry. And we spoke with many of the female porters, and yeah, that was a story that we were really, really sad to lose that [00:42:00] story. Tyson: Yeah. Yeah. With only 90 minutes, you know, we yeah, really had to make some challenging decisions on what to be included in the film and I really feel that a 90 minute film can scratch the surface, it can spark some interest in a number of these themes, but certainly, and maybe that's next steps for us, but I certainly think that what this the subject matter, deserves is a series, you know, cause we could dive much deeper.Jesse: Tyson and I have been talking about it. Tyson: Yeah, we, we can dive much deeper into each of these subjects and create a 90 minute doc on each of them. And so, at some point in the future, we'll be making some pitches and writing some additional treatments into how we can make a six part series and expand on the themes in this film, you know, from the environment to gender inequality to animal welfare and everything deserves a lot more time, but hopefully, what we've done with this film is just been able to spark a number of conversations and inspire people to go and do some additional research [00:43:00] into how these themes impact these communities.Chris: Yeah, well, thank you both so much for that. I have a lot more questions, but maybe that'll also be saved for a sequel. Jesse: Yeah, we'd love to speak to you again, Chris, if you'd like, in the future. Chris: That'd be great. Before we finish, I'd like to ask you what might be next for you two in your respective filmmaking and writing lives?Tyson: My world currently revolves around photographing wildlife particularly large wildlife. Yeah, I've been spending a lot of time traveling recently and in the ocean. I mentioned to you, I mean, tomorrow I'm hopping on a flight and I'm heading to Norway to go photograph large marine mammals in Norway. So that's that's where my life is taking me right now is in pursuit of wildlife filmmaking and photography. Jesse: Although I wish I could, I could say similarly, I right now my life is a little bit calmer. I had a baby 20 months ago. So, I've been on an extended maternity leave [00:44:00] and I'm currently just in development of projects for the future.I finished up this project in full right before my child was born. And I still have a few projects that were finished up recently, but as of the moment I'm completely in development and yeah, I really look forward to developing something with Tyson in the future in regards to what he was talking about a series on travel and on a lot of stories that we were so passionate and so blessed to come across, but that we just didn't have the ability to give the podium to in our film, but yeah, so I'm really excited for the future and just coming from this festival that I was at recently, I'm just so invigorated with the energy of the audiences and the passion to travel better and to demand better travel from the industry and from travelers as a whole. So this just really gives me a lot of hope. Chris: Well, congratulations on your [00:45:00] motherhood. Thank you. And having a little one in your life and this work and Tyson and the opportunity to be able to travel as you do, and to try to honor the lives of those beautiful four leggeds and no leggeds and the tailed and finned ones. So finally, how can our listeners watch The Last Tourist? Are there any screenings coming up? Jesse: Definitely on the website, thelasttouristfilm.com, right when you go to the webpage, there's a whole list of all the different avenues you can watch the film.But maybe Tyson could elaborate more. Tyson: Absolutely. Yeah, you can connect with us on Instagram at Last Tourist Film, as well. We're just kind of wrapping up the fall festival season before we do some additional screenings next spring. We just wrapped up in Germany and Iceland.I think streaming is the best way to find us, in Canada we're streaming on Crave. In the United States, we're streaming on Hulu. Delta Airlines, Emirates Airlines. In other countries around the world, you can also find us, I [00:46:00] know in France, in French Polynesia, Hong Kong on Amazon Prime. And there's a number of other markets that the film will be opening in very shortly which is really exciting.It's not available everywhere, unfortunately, around the world, but if you have a desire to see it, you know, please get in touch with us and we'll do our best to make sure that you have an opportunity to see the film. You can host a private screening. There's a number of ways that you can see this film, but please let's keep the conversation going.Let's get in touch. I'd love to hear from a number of the listeners, and let's find a way that we can allow everyone to see this film. Jesse: And what's been really exciting is we've got a lot of interest from schools. So, educational screenings have been happening all across the world, and that's just been amazing.Those are the best for us, I think. And I would just say, if any of the listeners have any further questions for us, we're always open to taking questions and chatting. Personally, Tyson and I can both be reached at our Instagram. So you can I think Tyson's is @TysonSadler, and mine is [00:47:00] @JesseMann, two S's, two N's. So if you want to leave that for your listeners, they're welcome to contact us. And anyone who's listening can contact us directly that way, who want to host a screening or find out ways to watch. Chris: Absolutely. Yeah, I'll make sure that all the websites and handles are available for our listeners at theendoftourism. com. And on behalf of them on behalf of myself, I'd like to thank you both for joining me today. Your film is incredibly inspirational, necessary, and deeply important for these times and I don't doubt that our listeners think the same. So, I wish you the most beautiful paths ahead on your travels with your families.And ...We get the opportunity to speak again sometime. Tyson: Thank you, Chris. This has really been a meaningful conversation. Thank you. Jesse: Yeah. Thank you so much for giving us this space and I wish you all the same. Chris: My pleasure. Get full access to ⌘ Chris Christou ⌘ at chrischristou.substack.com/subscribe

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This Episode we are joined by Martina Mitz, a UX Psychologist, Strategist and Designer.In this episode, When Perception is Everything: Is it Time to Ditch the name "Cybersecurity"?, we explore how people feel when they see the title ‘cybersecurity' and ask the question: is the term ‘cybersecurity' it actually putting people off engaging with us! We also talk about the power of perception, how to learn from failure, and supporting cognitive shifts so people feel like a contributing cog for the securing of our organisations rather than just a spare part! And Martina also shares a story about the time when she got hacked and you won't believe what the hacker did next!Key Takeaways:Feeling like a cog in the security system? People need to understand its intricacies to truly support it. We need to remind the people we support that you're not a spare part; you're essential.Rethinking the Name: Should we ditch "cybersecurity" for a term that resonates better?Building a Security Mindset: Discover how to create a mental model of security that empowers everyone.Learning from Failure: Why embracing a "safe to fail" environment is crucial for innovation in cybersecurity.A Hacker Leaves a Note: Learn how one hacker hacked ‘for good' to change insecure behaviours!Links to everything we discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes and if you liked the show, please do leave us a review.Follow us on all good podcasting platforms and via our YouTube channel, and don't forget to share on LinkedIn and in your teams.It really helps us spread the word and get high-quality guests, on future episodes. We hope you enjoyed this episode - See you next time, keep secure, and don't forget to ask yourself, ‘Am I the compromising position here?'Keywords: cybersecurity, UX, psychology, UR, behaviour, creativity, security champions, accessibilitySHOW NOTESA version of Martina's talk that Lianne and Jeff saw- Experience Mapping: Why, How and WhatABOUT MARTINA MITZMartina started as a self-taught Web Designer in 1999. From the very beginning her approach was user-centered despite not being familiar with the now-common phrase of ‘User Experience'. In 2007 she finalized her (Diploma-) study in Psychology and started working in the field of clinical Psychology. It was at this point that Martina's academic background and her passion joined and she started a career as UX Designer, being called “Conceptioner” at first. Since then Martina has not only contributed to the digital and service ecosystems of many recognizable companies (e.g. eBay, PayPal, Emirates Airlines, Volkswagen, Telekom and many more), but she also helped selected Start-ups in Europe, by forming and driving their Research, as well as contributing to their product or service strategy and definition.LINKS FOR MARTINA MITZMartina's LinkedInMartina's WebsiteMartina's Youtube

This Episode we are joined by Martina Mitz, a UX Psychologist, Strategist and Designer.In this episode “Can Cybersecurity Teams Flex Their Creativity To Keep Us All Safe?”, we're going to talk about the natural intersection between psychology, UX and Cybersecurity, and the importance of understanding human behaviour to create user-centric digital interfaces, that people will not only want to interact with, but will also keep them safe.We'll also discuss the importance of bridging the gap between the Cybersecurity and UX teams, building trust between two teams that are often perceived to be at odds with each other, or may not interact at all!And finally whether or not Cybersecurity could or maybe even should be considered a creative pursuit.Key Takeaways:The Intersection of Psychology and UX Design: Martina explains how her background in clinical psychology enhances her approach to UX design. She highlights the importance of understanding human behaviour to create user-friendly and secure digital interfaces.Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and UX: We delve into the often-overlooked collaboration between cybersecurity teams and UX designers. Martina emphasizes the need for cybersecurity professionals to engage with UX teams to better understand user behaviour and create more effective security measures.Overcoming Fear and Building Trust: Martina discusses the common fear and mistrust between cybersecurity teams and other departments. She provides strategies to foster better communication and collaboration, ensuring security measures are user-centric and effective.The Importance of User Research in Security: The episode highlights how user research can identify potential security risks and user vulnerabilities. Martina shares examples of how understanding user needs and behaviors can lead to more robust security solutions.Creativity and Innovation in Cybersecurity: Martina challenges the stereotype that cybersecurity is purely analytical and devoid of creativity. She argues that solving security challenges often requires innovative thinking and a deep understanding of human psychology.Links to everything we discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes and if you liked the show, please do leave us a review.Follow us on all good podcasting platforms and via our YouTube channel, and don't forget to share on LinkedIn and in your teams.It really helps us spread the word and get high-quality guests, on future episodes. We hope you enjoyed this episode - See you next time, keep secure, and don't forget to ask yourself, ‘Am I the compromising position here?' Keywords: cybersecurity, UX, psychology, UR, behaviour, creativity, design, trust, accessibilitySHOW NOTESA version of Martina's talk that Lianne and Jeff saw- Experience Mapping: Why, How and WhatABOUT MARTINA MITZMartina started as a self-taught Web Designer in 1999. From the very beginning her approach was user-centered despite not being familiar with the now-common phrase of ‘User Experience'. In 2007 she finalized her (Diploma-) study in Psychology and started working in the field of clinical Psychology. It was at this point that Martina's academic background and her passion joined and she started a career as UX Designer, being called “Conceptioner” at first. Since then Martina has not only contributed to the digital and service ecosystems of many recognizable companies (e.g. eBay, PayPal, Emirates Airlines, Volkswagen, Telekom and many more), but she also helped selected Start-ups in Europe, by forming and driving their Research, as well as contributing to their product or service strategy and definition.LINKS FOR MARTINA MITZMartina's LinkedInMartina's WebsiteMartina's Youtube

Talking to Andrea about how life doesn't always turn out the way we expected it. After studying psychology in the UK and coming back to Cyprus, she realised that things were complicated. For fun she joins an open recruiting day for flight attendants at Emirates Airlines and gets accepted. Even though her father wasn't thrilled with the idea, she moves to Dubai and spends five years working for one of the world's top airlines, allowing her to travel and explore cultures in over 70 countries.On top of it all, she gets to have Brad Pitt as a passenger in first class…Today she works as a Marketing Manager at Harneys Fiduciary, a company she had joined in Dubai after she decided to end her flying career. She also organizes women's retreats and the best way to find out more is by following Andrea on Instagram @‌being.andreachara

Emirates Airlines und Condor haben eine Codeshare-Allianz angekündigt, die Emirates Passagieren erstmals Flüge von Berlin nach Dubai ermöglicht. Ab Oktober 2024 wird der Ferienflieger Condor von Berlin (BER) nach Dubai (DXB) fliegen, und die Flüge werden auch unter einer Emirates-Flugnummer (EK) durchgeführt. Diese Kooperation gibt Emirates, trotz vorheriger Absagen der Bundesregierung für zusätzliche Streckenrechte, Zugang zum Berliner Markt. Gleichzeitig kann Condor ihr Streckenangebot durch Emirates-Verbindungen nach Afrika, Zentralasien und Indien erweitern.Frage des Tages: Wie findet ihr Condor als Zubringer nach Dubai? Wird es beim 320 bleiben oder wird es ein A330?00:00 Intro01:36 Condor hilft Emirates bei dem Berlin Problem05:38 FlyDeal will Langstrecke07:54 United CEO sagt, dass Ultra LowCost Fluggesellschaften verschwinden werden13:32 Boeing Chef muss vor den US Senat15:00 Qatar Airways Avis Deal mit 50% Bonus17:08 Delta Airlines und Starbucks eine komische Kundenbindungs- Partnerschaft Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 06.06.2024 – Folge 130-2024 Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Emirates hat angekündigt, dass sich die Award- und Tier-Meilen für Economy und Premium Economy ab dem 1. Juni 2024 ändern. Obwohl der Meilenrechner noch nicht aktualisiert wurde, zeigt die Flug-Suchfunktion bereits die neuen, reduzierten Meilenwerte. Flex- und Flex Plus-Earnings sind um etwa 30% gesunken. Trotz hoher Treibstoffzuschläge bleibt Emirates besonders in der First Class eine angenehme Airline.Frage des Tages: Wie findet ihr so eine Pantry? Sind die Strafen berechtigt in Spanien?00:00 Intro02:00 FTI meldet Insolvenz an und sagt Reisen ab04:50 Fluggesellschaften machen weiter mehr Gewinne in 202406:34 IATA sagt die Menge an SAF verdreifacht sich08:20 Qatar Airways will weiter 200 Langstreckenjets bestellen11:08 Lufthansa Technik will mehr Rüstungsprojekte13:50 Emirates Airlines reduziert die Skywards Meilenausbeute um ca. 30%16:00 Fragen des TagesTake-OFF 03.06.2024 – Folge 127-2024 Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform and will be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version of Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems. Bringing these platforms together offers a wealth of data, combined with new technologies that make up-to-the-minute, highly accurate turbulence information and forecasts available for pilots, equipping them with the means to plot the best paths around affected areas for enhanced safety, efficient navigation, and optimisation of flight plans. In conjunction with the IATA Turbulence Aware Platform, the airline has equipped more than 140 aircraft with the required onboard software to automatically share turbulence reports with all airlines contributing data to the platform. All new aircraft joining the Emirates fleet over the course of the next few years, such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777-9, 777-8 and B787, will be enabled to participate in the programme. Captain Hassan Alhammadi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Flight Operations Emirates Airline, said: "Actively participating in IATA's Turbulence Aware platform and equipping our pilots with a complement of the latest industry technologies such as the mobile navigation solution Lido mPilot from Lufthansa Systems are part of our commitment to ensure operational safety, efficiency, and customer comfort on every flight. We're also proud to contribute data around turbulence through our Middle East network and extensive links across Africa, Asia, Australia, and other regions. It will help build sophisticated industry knowledge to effectively manage turbulence and evolving weather patterns with even more precision. This is only the beginning, and we are progressing with plans to integrate more cutting-edge technologies to elevate the flying experience even further so our customers can enjoy smoother journeys." "Mitigating the adverse effects of turbulence is an industry-wide challenge, and obtaining accurate and live data is key in this endeavour. The cooperation between IATA Turbulence Aware, Emirates and Lufthansa Systems will further improve the quality and quantity of real-time data made available to the industry, allowing for smoother and safer air travel for all," said Frederic Leger, IATA's Senior Vice President of Commercial Products and Services. "IATA Turbulence Aware data enhances the value of Lido mPilot by providing pilots with real-time, accurate and comprehensive information on turbulence, enabling them to make informed decisions and navigate more efficiently. By integrating this data into Lido mPilot, Emirates Airline can increase safety, reduce fuel consumption and minimize passenger discomfort, ultimately improving their operational efficiency and customer satisfaction," said Andreas Medlhammer, Product Owner of Pilot Charting Apps at Lufthansa Systems. IATA's Turbulence Aware is a global, real-time, detailed and objective information resource for pilots and aviation professionals to manage and mitigate the impact of turbulence on operations. Turbulence is the main cause of passenger and crew injuries and leads to higher fuel usage. The platform pools anonymized turbulence data from thousands of flights operated around the world. The information generated from this data enables pilots and dispatchers to choose optimal flight paths, avoiding turbulence and flying at peak levels and altitudes to maximize fuel efficiency, ultimately reducing carbon emissions. To date, Turbulence Aware ensured a safer flight for over 700 million passengers, a number that will continue to rise as new airlines join the program. Lido mPilot is an all-in-one mobile navigational charting application from Lufthansa Systems and has been configured based on Emirates' specific operational requirements. Lido mPilot provides pilots with easy access to terminal charts, a dynamically generated route map, and an Airport Moving Map (AMM). I...

Eine Passagierin wurde am Lufthansa-Schalter in Delhi wegen eines Visaproblems vom Boarding ausgeschlossen, weil sie anscheinend nicht die richtigen Transitvisum-Anforderungen erfüllte. Der Duty Manager rief nach anhaltendem Drängen der Passagierin die Sicherheit. Die Situation wirft Fragen auf, vor allem, warum die Passagierin überhaupt abgewiesen wurde, da normalerweise Ausnahmen für Inhaber bestimmter Visa, wie dem kanadischen, bestehen. Die Angelegenheit wurde bekannt und verdeutlicht die Bedeutung, sich gründlich über Visa-Anforderungen zu informieren.Frage des Tages: Wie empfindet ihr die Situation beim Check-In? Was denkt ihr über diese Situation?00:00 Intro01:56 Swiss soll weiter eigenständig bleiben04:06 Lufthansa Raikalumbau ist “neue Phase” 05:34 Emirates Airlines zahlt 110.000+ Mitarbeitern 20 Wochen Gehaltsabrechnung Bonus07:52 Lufthansa Duty Manger droht mit Security, weil Passagier nicht das Visa Problem akzeptiert12:06 World of Hyatt 20% Bonus bei PunktekaufFragen des TagesTake-OFF 13.05.2024 – Folge 110-2024 Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten

Además de las noticias que llegan desde el Costumer experience summit 2024, hablaremos del plan para construir un ferrocarril en la Luna, tambien lo que le dijo el CEO de Emirates Airlines a la nueva administración de Boeing y mucho más.

In our latest podcast episode, we welcome Nicholas Dahlstrom, Human Factors Manager at Emirates Airline. He takes us deep into his role, managing cultural diversities in one of the world's leading airlines. With more than 100 nationalities on the flight deck, cabin crew and wider company, Dahlstrom explores the benefits and challenges of such varied workforce. Listen as he shines a light on the greater professional culture subduing national cultural differences, sharing the impact of Covid-19 on operations, and explaining his diverse role at Emirates. Our conversation touches base with Dahlstrom's insights into training pilots and cabin crew, supporting the staff, and participating in accident investigation. A fascinating journey into the intricate workings of Emirates, this episode is a must-listen not to be missed! Navigating CRM and Aviation Safety Training with Dr. Nicholas DahlstromJoin us in this exciting podcast episode where we sit in conversation with Dr. Nicholas Dahlstrom, a prominent figure in Aviation Safety Training and Crew Resource Management. Our discussion revolves around the current state and future of CRM, especially from the lens of Emirates Airlines where he has brought about significant change. Dahlstrom stresses the importance of adjustable training methods, the challenges of blending safety and efficiency in training, and the need to focus on human development while making organizational improvements. His insights prove invaluable for anyone intrigued by aviation safety, human factors, CRM, and the delicate task of merging traditional knowledge with innovative methods. Plug in as Dr. Dahlstrom illustrates the power of CRM in enhancing safety and boosting efficiency. A must-listen for all safety professionals!

Hovorí sa, že pohovorom pre Emirates Airlines prejde približne len 5 percent uchádzačov, ona bola medzi nimi. Janka Hajtová si splnila sen o práci letušky. Čo všetko obnáša táto práca?Má za sebou prácu snov, po ktorej túžia mnohé mladé dievčatá, tisíce nalietaných kilometrov a zážitky, o ktorých sa niektorým môže iba zdať. 10 rokov pracovala pre jednu z najprestížnejších leteckých spoločností, prešla takmer celý svet, no aj napriek tomu sa rozhodla prácu snov opustiť a začala podnikať. Ako prebieha výber letušiek a aká je práca v jednej z najlepších leteckých spoločností sveta? Viac hovorí letuška Janka Hajtová, rozprávala sa s ňou Miroslava Zahatlanová.Úvodný pohovor trvá tri dni, prejdú len tí najlepšíAk by ste si mysleli, že stať sa letuškou pre najlepšiu leteckú spoločnosť zvládne takmer každý, nie je to úplne pravda. Zaujať totiž musíte už na prvý pohľad. Čo všetko je kľúčové? “Na začiatku je taký úvod, kedy sa ukážeš, oni sa pozrú, či máš také to príjemné vystupovanie a či spĺňaš také tie fyzické kritériá, ako je výška, nejaké BMI, pekný úsmev, ten je v tejto spoločnosti naozaj dôležitý a také celkové príjemné vystupovanie,” hovorí na úvod Janka o veciach, ktoré sú na pohovore kľúčové. Pohovor trvá tri dni a okrem spomínaných vecí musí uchádzať ukázať napríklad aj svoje jazykové zručnosti. Janke sa teda aj vďaka úspešnému pohovoru splnil sen, uspela a stala sa letuškou pre Emirates Airlines. Tým ale tvrdá práca nekončí. Ako to ale prebieha ďalej? “Po príchode do Dubaja nás privítali ľudia z Emirates, ale tu úspešnosť z pohovoru ešte nekončí. Letuška sa musí ďalej vzdelávať a má pred sebou kus práce. Po príchode do Dubaja začína kurz, ktorý trvá 7 týždňov, a ktorý je ďalším sitom. Je bežné, že ľudia sú aj poslaní domov," opisuje Janka. Dnes je z nej podnikateľka “Ja som bola v tom, že za prácou do Dubaja odchádzam na rok, nakoniec sa z toho stalo 10 rokov práce letušky,” hovorí. Janka však na Slovensku stretla lásku a dnes je z nej mama malého synčeka. Milovaný Dubaj však neipustila úplne, rozhodla sa túto lásku pretaviť aj do podnikania. Rozhodla sa totiž pre prácu s hodvábom, ktorá jej prirástla k srdcu ešte v Dubaji, dnes si jej výrobky môžete kúpiť aj na Slovensku a odporúča ich vyskúšať každej jednej žene.-v čom je práca letušky najnáročnejšia -aký je život v exotickom Dubaji- ktoré krajiny Janka navštívila a ktorá jej prirástla k srdcu -či je medzi letuškami aj nejaká rivalita -prečo sa rozhodla pre podnikanie a ako to vníma -aké je to podnikať na Slovensku v porovnaní so zahraničným čo je zatiaľ na podnikaní najťažšie

Emirates Airlines in Dubai is installing a biometric system that lets passengers through airport security just by showing their face. It's an idea gaining traction around the world, from Germany to China. We hear about the appeal of — and alarm created by — this technology.

22 Feb 2024. We get reaction from Jeanne Walters of Emirates NBD about the economic significance of the massive solar investment going into the UAE economy. We'll also find out how Emirates Airlines are able to serve 149 meals every minute with Gustaf Oholm, SVP of Catering and Cabin Services, Emirates Airlines. Plus, Vladimir Dashkeev, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Seattle University talks us through the Fed meeting minutes that have been released to the public - the minutes could provide insight into the on going debates around internet rates this year. And, as the historic Pepsi factory in Al Quoz is sold for nearly quarter of a billion dirhams, we ask Andrew Love of Knight Frank: what does "Industrial Estate 2.0" look like in Dubai? Finally, we'll ask John Lyons of Espace Real Estate how the property market is shaping up so far this year, compared to last year's very active start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Tolson is a successful business coach and is regarded as Asia's #1 business coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence. He has helped many celebrities, self-made millionaires, and billion-dollar businesses to unleash new income levels. Among many things he enjoys living the expatriate life and has competed with the world's top athletes at extreme games -  he is also a former Australian champion wakeboarder.  Daniel Tolson's inspiring journey began as a child, from having a Linear sequential learning disability to becoming a consultant to self-made multi-millionaires! Disability did not stop him from carving his way to his success! His experiences in life brought about a series of career-highs such as co-leading 17,000 +cabin crews for Emirates Airlines, launching his own clothing brand, and building a global business that impacts more than 15,000+ business people to accelerate & multiply their life. His accomplishments are proof that there is no limit to what one can achieve, and that it all starts with the right state of mind and a definite purpose.    Learn more about Daniel here: https://danieltolson.com/   Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltolson/   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!    Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8cfad-6689-4447-aeb1-9bd98d0a2b61?rh_ref=f00c86a3   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Chernoff is actively employed by. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

The NBA announced a new deal this week with Emirates Airlines. Whether directly or indirectly...the NBA is now in business with the UAE government. The mainstream media is strangely silent on this deal...which seems incredibly hypocritical of the NBA. We discuss the NBA deal with Emirates Airlines...and explain the hypocrisy of the NBA. We also discuss the NBA continuing their battle with NBA fans. We react to a clip of Russell Westbrook...having another NBA fan removed from the arena. We also explain why this battle between the NBA and its fanbase is leading to declining viewership.

Boeing's reputation has taken a beating over the past few months as design and manufacturing issues have increasingly caused serious problems for the company's jet liners. Now the head of a major international airline has warned that Boeing doesn't have much runway left.Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, told the Financial Times that Boeing is in the “last chance saloon.” His comments came as his company's engineers are planning to personally overlook Boeing's manufacturing operations, which Clark said have deteriorated as the company has put profits ahead of “engineering excellence.”Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

VYS0034 | The Weird Review of the Year 2023 Pt.1 - Show Notes 2023 was a weird year, a slightly frightening year, a year dominated by UAPs becoming ever more unidentified, AIs becoming ever more intelligent, the Military–industrial complex becoming ever more complex and human beings becoming ever more fucking stupid. In this first part of the second annual Weird Review of the Year, Hine takes Buckley on a fevered journey through the haunted forest of the memories of the year that was, stopping along the way to point out the many strange lights in the sky, the fierce black leopards in the long grass, and the spoon bending, sooth-saying light entertainer hiding in the dark shadows cast by the impenetrable canopy of misinformation onto the windy, uncertain and often deceptive desire-path of truth... (recorded 15 January 2024) Thanks to robo-Walken for his kind words and patience and as always to Keith for the show notes - give him a follow on bluesky: @peakflow.bsky.social Again, the news stories in this episode were sourced from the weird and wonderous website https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/ - bookmark it and check it daily. Hine's Intro They Live, “Chew Bubble Gum and Kick Ass” scene; Crazy Yak - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1TcnQxV4BE) They Live (film) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Live) Roddy Piper - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roddy_Piper) All About Dog Poop - Purina (https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/health/digestion/guide-to-dog-poop) Christopher Walken - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Walken) Imagination is a spectrum – and 1% of people can't mentally visualise things at all - The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/imagination-is-a-spectrum-and-1-of-people-cant-mentally-visualise-things-at-all-199794) Aphantasia - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphantasia) Mental image - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_image) Aidan Wachter's website (https://www.aidanwachter.com/) Jason Miller's website (https://strategicsorcery.net/) The Shamanic Journey - Shaman Links (https://www.shamanlinks.net/shaman-info/about-shamanism/the-shamanic-journey/) Does Everyone Have an Inner Monologue? - Very Well Mind (https://www.verywellmind.com/does-everyone-have-an-inner-monologue-6831748) Lev Vygotsky, Thinking and Speech - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lev_Vygotsky#Thinking_and_Speech) Subtitled speech: Phenomenology of tickertape synesthesia - Science Direct (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010945222003203?via%3Dihub) Visual imagery vividness declines across the lifespan; Science Direct (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010945222001897?via%3Dihub) January 2023 Russia ‘liquidates' UFO Russia Says It Shot Down a UFO - Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/russia-rostov-ufo-object-rostov-drone-1771582) Russia Says It Shot Down a UFO (includes video footage) - Cosmos News, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPNCy5L2bgk) What are UAPs, and why do UFOs have a new name? - CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-uaps-unexplained-aerial-phenomenon-ufos-new-name/) Uri Geller blames aliens for outages Jan 11, 2023 Tweet by Uri Geller (https://x.com/theurigeller/status/1613142144599953413?s=20) Uri Geller - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uri_Geller) Software maintenance mistake at center of major FAA computer meltdown: Official - ABC News (https://abcnews.go.com/US/computer-failure-faa-impact-flights-nationwide/story?id=96358202) Meta's social media apps back up after brief outage, Downdetector says - Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/technology/metas-social-media-apps-down-thousands-users-downdetector-2023-01-26/) Microsoft cloud outage hits users around the world - CNN Business (https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/25/tech/microsoft-cloud-outage-worldwide-trnd/index.html) Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis, by Annie Jacobsen - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30841980-phenomena) Andrija Puharich - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrija_Puharich) Remote viewing - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_viewing) Why Do Artists Lip Sync? Should It Be Acceptable? - Untapped Sound (https://untappedsound.com/why-do-artists-lip-sync-should-it-be-acceptable/) Secret CIA Tests Found TV Psychic Uri Geller Really Did Have Special Powers - The Daily Beast (https://www.thedailybeast.com/secret-cia-tests-found-tv-psychic-uri-geller-really-did-have-special-powers) Third Eye Spies, Official Trailer - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZvAd4TlUNY) Third Eye Spies (Full Documentary) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUaS_Ynd_M) Hellier Season 1 - Planet Weird TV (https://www.planetweird.tv/hellier-season-1) Study finds link between poor sleep and paranormal beliefs Poor Sleep Linked To Paranormal Beliefs Around Aliens, Ghosts, And Demons - IFL Science (https://www.iflscience.com/poor-sleep-linked-to-paranormal-beliefs-around-aliens-ghosts-and-demons-67190) The associations between paranormal beliefs and sleep variables - Journal of Sleep Research, Wiley Online Library (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.13810) Insomnia - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia) In Our Time (radio series) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Our_Time_(radio_series)) In Our Time podcast episodes - BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl/episodes/player) Dana Scully - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Scully) Sleep deprivation -- Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_deprivation) Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis) Exploding head syndrome - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploding_head_syndrome) Night hag - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_hag) Analysis paralysis - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analysis_paralysis) Consensus reality - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus_reality) Surf culture - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surf_culture) Scientists discover that the Sea Spider can regrow its anus Sea spiders can regrow their anuses, scientists discover - Live Science (https://www.livescience.com/sea-spiders-anus-regeneration) Pycnogonum litorale - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pycnogonum_litorale) Arthropod - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthropod) Arachnid - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachnid) Uncovering the Mysteries of Sea Spider Anatomy - Spiders USA (https://spidersusa.com/uncovering-the-mysteries-of-sea-spider-anatomy/) Vayse episodes in January VYS0014 | The Weird Review of the Year 2022 (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0014) VYS0015 | The Green Witch's Guide to the January Blues - Vayse to Face with Jennifer Lane (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0015) The Wheel: A Witch's Path Back to the Ancient Self by Jennifer Lane - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59126905-the-wheel) The Witch's Survival Guide: Spells for Healing from Stress and Burnout by Jennifer Lane - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/91301757-the-witch-s-survival-guide) The Black Air by Jennifer Lane - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61350299-the-black-air) February 2023 The Great High-Altitude Object Flap US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon over east coast - The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/04/chinese-spy-balloon-shot-down-us) 2023 Chinese balloon incident - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Chinese_balloon_incident) Roswell incident - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_incident) Unidentified object shot down over Alaska by US military, White House says - The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/10/alaska-us-military-unidentified-object-white-house) Why the Military Keeps Spotting so Many Unidentified Flying Objects—and Then Shooting Them Down - Time (https://time.com/6255261/us-shoots-down-unidentified-objects/) List of high-altitude object events in 2023 - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_high-altitude_object_events_in_2023) Body Snatchers in the Desert: The Horrible Truth at the Heart of the Roswell Story by Nick Redfern - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/276887.Body_Snatchers_in_the_Desert) Nick Redfern's blog (https://nickredfernfortean.blogspot.com/) Progeria - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria) What Really Happened at Roswell? - Where Did The Road Go? podcast (https://wheredidtheroadgo.com/show-archive/2023/item/845-what-really-happened-at-roswell-march-11-2023) Nick Redfern: The Roswell UFO Conspiracy - Somewhere in the Skies podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/somewhere-in-the-skies/id1227858637?i=1000385909775) Mirage Men: An Adventure into Paranoia, Espionage, Psychological Warfare, and UFOs by Mark Pilkington - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9045589-mirage-men) Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences by D.W. Pasulka - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213521-encounters) Artificial intelligence - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) Zeitgeist - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitgeist) Man killed by chicken Man dies from ‘aggressive' chicken attack causes fatal puncture wounds; Yahoo (https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/man-dies-aggressive-chicken-attack-142956366.html) ‘Litres of blood': Daughter of man who died after chicken attack breaks silence - The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/brahma-chicken-man-killed-jasper-kraus-b2284350.html) Man found dead in pool of blood after chicken attack, inquest hears - Irish Examiner (https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41070338.html) DARPA trials pilotless AI-powered fighter jets ACE Program's AI Agents Transition from Simulation to Live Flight - DARPA (https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2023-02-13) The US Air Force Is Moving Fast on AI-Piloted Fighter Jets - Wired (https://www.wired.com/story/us-air-force-skyborg-vista-ai-fighter-jets/) Beyond Automation: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Aviation - Future Flight (https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2023-07-13/beyond-automation-how-artificial-intelligence-transforming-aviation) Brace yourselves: AI could co-pilot planes, reveals Emirates Airline president - Interesting Engineering (https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/single-pilot-flights-with-ai) Vayse episodes in February VYS0016 | We Created It By Talking About It - Vayse to Face with Ken Eakins (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0016) SideVayse: SVYS002 | Darkness, Darkness (https://www.vayse.co.uk/svys002) The Darkness (band) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Darkness_(band)) March 2023 Colombian children hospitalised after playing with a Ouija board (again) 28 girls hospitalized with ‘anxiety' after playing with Ouija board - New York Post (https://nypost.com/2023/03/07/28-girls-hospitalized-for-anxiety-after-ouija-board-game/) 11 children found collapsed in school corridor after playing Ouija board game - Daily Mirror (2022) (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/11-children-found-collapsed-school-28459270) Ouija - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija) Virgin Mary statues - Lostpedia (https://lostpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Virgin_Mary_statues) Occam's razor - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam's_razor) The Exorcist (film), 1973 - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist) The Exorcist | 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer; Warner Bros. - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU2eYAO31Cc) Cylindrical UFO sighted over Baghdad Cylindrical UFO detected by thermal imaging drone flying over Baghdad - Curious Cosmos (includes video) (https://curiosmos.com/cylindrical-ufo-detected-by-thermal-imaging-drone-flying-over-baghdad/) The "Jellyfish UAP" is just a smudge on the IR camera's casing - Reddit (includes arguments for and against) (https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/192w8u1/the_jellyfish_uap_is_just_a_smudge_on_the_ir/) Floating "Jellyfish" UFO haunted US military base in Iraq for years, says former US Marine intelligence analyst - Daily Mail (includes videos) (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12956423/Floating-Jellyfish-UFO-haunted-military-base-Iraq-years-says-former-Marine-intelligence-analyst-shown-infrared-video-colleagues.html) Optics, Human eye - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optics#Human_eye) Seeing "Jesus in toast" phenomenon perfectly normal, professor says - Science Daily (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140506115622.htm) Pareidolia - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia) George Knapp - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Knapp_(television_journalist)) Jeremey Corbell - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Corbell) Calvine UFO photo solved? UFO investigator claims to have ‘solved' UK's biggest X-Files mystery in Scotland - MSN, Daily Record (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/ufo-investigator-claims-to-have-solved-uk-s-biggest-x-files-mystery-in-scotland/ar-AA18iVpg) Secret UFO dossier into 1990 Scottish "spacecraft sighting" sealed for another 50 years - Daily Record (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/secret-ufo-dossier-1990-scottish-22824456) BAE Systems Military Air & Information - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems_Military_Air_%26_Information) Warton Aerodrome - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warton_Aerodrome) Woman has been eating toilet paper every day for 23 years "It's Like Crack": Chicago Woman Gets Addicted To Eating Toilet Paper Rolls - India Times (https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/wtf/woman-addicted-to-eating-toilet-rolls-594963.html) Woman has been eating toilet paper every day for 23 years - Unexplained Mysteries (https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/364593/woman-has-been-eating-toilet-paper-every-day-for-23-years) Pica (disorder) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)) Matter-Eater Lad - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter-Eater_Lad) Magpie - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpie) Michel Lotito - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Lotito) Harry Crews - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Crews) Car: A Novel by Harry Crews - Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Novel-Harry-Crews/dp/068802145X/) Classic Crews: A Harry Crews Reader by Harry Crews - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/24844) Penny Royal, Season Two, Episode Two: Mystery Machine (James Shelby Downard) (https://www.pennyroyalpodcast.com/) James Shelby Downard - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Shelby_Downard) Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searching_for_the_Wrong-Eyed_Jesus) Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus (trailer); Dogwoof - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3yEqMeU64) Arena: Searching for the One Eyed Jesus - BBC iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074qfn/arena-searching-for-the-wrongeyed-jesus) Kesha - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kesha) Gag Order (album) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gag_Order_(album)) Gag Order by Kesha (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KOCqO0pNtc&list=PLxA687tYuMWjQSSU1zRr3N2-xg5X0-LUe) Kesha and the Creepies - Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kesha-and-the-creepies/id1534028155) Alice Cooper - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Cooper) St Vincent (musician) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Vincent_(musician)) Kelly Osborne - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Osbourne) Mitch Horowitz - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Horowitz) Rick Rubin - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin) Uri Geller posts more UFO stuff Uri Geller posts up footage of alleged UFO on Twitter - Unexplained Mysteries (https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/365560/uri-geller-posts-up-footage-of-alleged-ufo-on-twitter) March 29, 2023 Tweet by Uri Geller (https://x.com/theurigeller/status/1641148655615737884?s=20) Vayse episodes in March VYS0017 | Occult Detective - Vayse to Face with Bob Freeman (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0017) VYS0018 | Ex Cabus Ad Astra - Vayse to Face with Kathryn J Preston (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0018) April 2023 Elon Musk starts new AI company Elon Musk quietly starts X.AI, a new artificial intelligence company to challenge OpenAI - VentureBeat (https://venturebeat.com/ai/elon-musk-quietly-starts-x-ai-a-new-artificial-intelligence-company-to-challenge-openai/) US Senate Committee holds open hearings on the UFO issue UFO hearing in Senate: New videos but no hard evidence - EarthSky (https://earthsky.org/human-world/ufo-hearing-senate-uap-congress/) Pentagon has "no credible evidence" of aliens or UFOs that defy physics - Space (https://www.space.com/pentagon-aaro-ufo-hearing-april-2023) AARO website (https://www.aaro.mil/) Ontology - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontology) Spanish athlete spends 500 days alone in cave A Spanish athlete spent 500 days alone in a cave — for science - NPR (https://www.npr.org/2023/04/17/1170388759/500-days-cave-beatriz-flamini-spain) Woman spends 500 days alone in a cave – how extreme isolation can alter your sense of time - The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/woman-spends-500-days-alone-in-a-cave-how-extreme-isolation-can-alter-your-sense-of-time-204166) Circadian rhythm - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm) Pop out cake - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_out_cake) Social isolation and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society (https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/social-isolation) Time anxiety: what it is and how you can deal with it - Clockify (https://clockify.me/blog/managing-time/time-anxiety/) Time out of Joint: Capitalism takes a dysrhythmic toll on nature's clocks and human lives - Sociological Review (https://thesociologicalreview.org/magazine/march-2022/time/time-out-of-joint/) Vayse episodes in April VYS0019 – It's a Very, Very Mad World: Donnie Darko (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0019) VYS0020 | Messages of Deception - Vayse to Face with Mark Pilkington (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0020) Mirage Men: An Adventure into Paranoia, Espionage, Psychological Warfare, and UFOs by Mark Pilkington - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9045589-mirage-men) May 2023 Spherical object of unknown origin intercepted off Hawaii F-22s Intercepted “Spherical Object” Off Hawaii In Latest Balloon Chase - The Drive (https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-22s-intercepted-spherical-object-off-hawaii-in-latest-balloon-chase) ‘Definitive proof‘: Big cats prowl the British countryside New DNA evidence "confirms" presence of big cats in the UK - Discover Wildlife (https://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/new-dna-evidence-confirms-presence-of-big-cats-in-the-uk) British big cats - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_big_cats) Panthera Britannia Declassified (Official Trailer); Dragonfly Films - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQd87zpahpI) Panthera Britannia streaming: where to watch online? - Just Watch (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/panthera-britannia) Joe Exotic (‘The Tiger King') - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Exotic) Stanford professor says aliens are ‘100 %' on earth Stanford professor says aliens are ‘100 per cent' on earth, US is ‘reverse-engineering downed UFOs' - News.com (https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/stanford-professor-says-aliens-are-100-per-cent-on-earth-us-is-reverseengineering-downed-ufos/news-story/041694ef5df4791fbdfa303a08f34a9c) This Stanford Professor With CIA Ties Says Aliens Are ‘100 Percent' Already Here - Popular Mechanics (https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a43978705/stanford-professor-says-aliens-are-already-here/) Garry Nolan - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Nolan) American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by D.W. Pasulka - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38819245-american-cosmic) Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences by D.W. Pasulka - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213521-encounters) Sekret Machines: Gods - Volume 1 of Gods, Man, & War by Tom DeLonge and Peter Levenda -Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32505811-sekret-machines) Communion (1989) - Trailer; The SciFi Spot - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ9SI7WShfU) Luis Elizondo - Wikipeida (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Elizondo) Immunology - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunology) Erich von Däniken - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_von_D%C3%A4niken) Sinister Forces Book Three: The Manson Secret by Peter Levenda - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19183915-sinister-forces-the-manson-secret) Whitley Strieber - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber) Operation Paperclip - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Paperclip) MKUltra - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra) Prisoner of Infinity: Social Engineering, UFOs, and the Psychology of Fragmentation by Jasun Horsley - Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39729748-prisoner-of-infinity) FDA approves Elon Musk's Neuralink chip for human trials The FDA finally approved Elon Musk's Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed? - The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/the-fda-finally-approved-elon-musks-neuralink-chip-for-human-trials-have-all-the-concerns-been-addressed-206610) The Gruesome Story of How Neuralink's Monkeys Actually Died - Wired (https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-pcrm-neuralink-monkey-deaths/) Elon Musk's claim that no monkey died as a result of Neuralink implants contradicts records that show how the animals experienced brain swelling, paralysis, seizures, and other health effects, letter to SEC alleges - Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-neuralink-monkeys-infections-paralysis-brain-swelling-implants-sec-2023-9?r=US&IR=T#:~:text=Musk%2C%20who%20co%2Dfounded%20the,connect%20to%20a%20device%20remotely) Musk's Neuralink faces federal inquiry after killing 1,500 animals in testing - The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/05/neuralink-animal-testing-elon-musk-investigation) Neuralink website (https://neuralink.com/) Vayse episodes in May VYS0021 | Song of the Dark Man - Vayse to Face with Darragh Mason (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0021) Spirit Box S2 #18 / Peter Hine and Stephen Buckley, Dreams, Nightmares and Pan - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkrq25g2vWc) SideVayse: SVYS003 | Anglezarke (https://www.vayse.co.uk/svys003) Prague - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague) John Dee - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee) Enochian - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enochian) Allen Greenfield on Twitter (https://twitter.com/allengreenfield) Vayse online Vayse website (https://www.vayse.co.uk/) Vayse on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vayseesyav) Vayse on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vayseesyav/) Music From Vayse - Volume 1 by Polypores (https://vayse.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-vayse-volume-1) Vayse on Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/vayse) Vayse email: vayseinfo@gmail.com

Schedule a call with our team to talk about developing your voice in your personal brand. In the latest episode of "Impact Through Voice," I had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic Kelly Lundberg, a renowned brand strategist and TEDx speaker. This episode is a goldmine of inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to make their mark in the world of personal branding and public speaking. Kelly, with her rich experience in styling, personal branding, and business mentorship, shares her journey from Emirates Airlines cabin crew to establishing her own successful brand. Her insights on landing and delivering a TEDx talk are invaluable for anyone aspiring to grace such stages. Kelly dives deep into the essence of personal branding, asserting that everyone indeed has a personal brand. She discusses the increasing trend of companies investing in their employees' personal brands and how the way you speak significantly impacts how you're perceived. We also explore various aspects of public speaking, from overcoming common fears to adapting your voice for different situations. If you're looking to elevate your personal brand or seeking guidance on public speaking, this episode with Kelly Lundberg is a must-listen. It's not just about the tips and strategies; it's about real stories of ambition, perseverance, and the power of speaking up. Tune in to get inspired and learn how to stand out in your personal and professional life. Links: Visit our podcast page and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes www.lisahugo.com/podcast   Full shownotes can be found here: www.lisahugo.com/5 Meet our guest: www.kellylundbergofficial.com www.instagram.com/kellylundberg.official https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylundbergofficial  

Curious what it's like to fly some of the best business and first class award products in the world? I was too! So I booked a bunch of them back-to-back and am inviting you to follow along to see just what these products are like.   Join me for live updates over on Instagram the next 5 days to get an inside look at flying:   Business class on Turkish airlines and exploring the world renowned Turkish business class lounge at Istanbul airport Etihad's famous first class “apartment” from London to Abu Dhabi The “game changer” first class suite aboard Emirates Airlines from Dubai to Brussels United airlines Polaris business class from Brussels to Chicago   All these flights were booked using points, which means they're accessible to you too! Follow my real-time updates on these flights, exploring some of the best business and first class airport lounges, and trying to get the most out of a day and half to explore Dubai.    Find me on Instagram @pointmeto_firstclass and check out my Stories to join me on this points adventure.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted welcome Eric Kihlstrom, CEO of Centaur Robotics, for a deep-dive into their electric mobility vehicle designed to give people more freedom.Find out more about Centaur Robotics on Seedrs here.6 million people in the UK and 34 million in the US can't walk 400 metres. Centaur's mission is to provide an aesthetically pleasing mobility vehicle with a high level of agility that is able to manoeuvre in areas alternatives can't.The management team includes executives with decades of experience at Ford and leading the UK government's efforts in longevity and helping people in later life.The company has been engaged by Emirates Airlines to help boost bookings by providing a better customer experience for people with mobility impairment. Centaur's aim is for their vehicles to be used on cruise ships, museums, and other public venues.The product has been displayed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, won various design awards, and received three grants from Innovate UK.One of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, Tanni Grey-Thompson, is an ambassador and has said Centaur gives her “the freedom to do what you want, when you want.”The current Seedrs campaign will provide the funds to take their product to market and start generating revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where the harsh realities of poverty often cast shadows over the lives of the less fortunate, there emerges a beacon of hope—an individual whose unwavering determination and compassionate heart have ignited a transformative flame. In this inspiring episode, we hear the incredible story of how one person's determination and compassion transformed the lives of children living in poverty.    Join us as we listen to Maria Conceição, the visionary Founder of a Non-Profit Organization, who has dedicated herself to providing education, food, and hope to over 600 children living in the slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh. In the face of daunting challenges, Maria's resilience, and creativity shine through as she shares the story of her unconventional methods—reaching out to renowned personalities and embarking on daring adventures—all in the name of raising funds and awareness for her cause.   Maria's journey was not without its share of obstacles. From being a shy introvert to becoming a confident and talkative individual, she experienced personal growth through her interactions with others. It serves as a reminder that stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing new experiences can lead to incredible personal transformation.   She also shines a light on the importance of community support and collaboration. Maria's mission to change the lives of impoverished children in Dhaka, Bangladesh was made possible through the dedication and contributions of volunteers. Their selfless efforts and belief in the cause propelled her forward, enabling her to make a significant impact. It's a powerful reminder that we can achieve so much more when we come together and support one another.   Get ready to be inspired and motivated as we explore the profound impact that a simple act of kindness can have on someone's life. The challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs that unfold along Maria's journey make for a truly captivating tale. Don't miss out on this heartwarming episode of our podcast! Key Takeaways   [00:00:12] Promises made can change lives. [00:03:53] Emirates Airlines recruiting cabin crew. [00:06:30] Promising to help struggling families. [00:09:07] Losing sponsors and despair. [00:18:06] Climbing Everest and its aftermath. [00:19:10] Running marathons on seven continents. [00:20:45] Persistence and resilience bring success. [00:24:37] Swimming in the wrong direction. [00:32:13] Guinness World Record accomplishments. [00:36:39] Transforming lives through education. [00:42:36] Maria's tireless dedication. [00:43:48] Overcoming adversity through resilience and support. [00:45:09] Collaboration can achieve great things. Where to Find Our Guest   Website: mariadaconceicao.com   Instagram: @mariatrugrit Memorable Quotes   "People, they thought I was being cruel to give hope, to tell these kids from the slums of Bangladesh to teach that one day they would come out of the slums. It was not done. But I believed in my vision." – Maria Conceição   "The hardest thing I've ever done in my life has been honoring a promise I made to 100 mothers and families in Bangladesh that I was going to take them out of poverty. I never expected that helping someone would be so difficult in life. And it's only now, 18 years later, that I started to see results of my work." – Maria Conceição   "In 2005, I went to the slums of Dhaka and I made these children and their impoverished families. I was going to change their life. But it has been them that they completely changed my life these last 18 years. I would have never been here." – Maria Conceição To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: Mindvalley.com YouTube: @vishenlakhiani Instagram: @mindvalley Instagram: @vishen Facebook: @mindvalley Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee here

Jeannette is joined by Issam Kazim, the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. They discuss the growth and development of Dubai as a global tourism destination, highlighting the city's unique approach to tourism and its ability to adapt and innovate. Issam shares insights into the strategies and initiatives that have driven Dubai's success, including the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors, the focus on sustainability, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. KEY TAKEAWAYS Collaboration between the private and public sectors is a key factor in Dubai's achievements. By working together, they have been able to overcome challenges, implement strategies, and drive the city's growth. Dubai embraces diversity and welcomes people from all over the world. With a population consisting of almost 200 nationalities, the city has created a unique and inclusive environment that attracts both visitors and residents. Dubai's response to the COVID-19 pandemic showcased its resilience and adaptability. The city quickly implemented measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors, while also maintaining communication and engagement through innovative campaigns. Sustainability is a priority for Dubai. The city has implemented initiatives to promote energy efficiency, reduce single-use plastics, and encourage environmentally friendly practices. Dubai aims to be a leader in sustainable tourism and is committed to achieving its net-zero goals by 2050. BEST MOMENTS "We were blessed by not having oil or gas to rely on. It forced Dubai to look elsewhere, and tourism came naturally to the people of Dubai." "Dubai as a city is completely interlinked. We have the busiest international airport, Emirates Airlines connecting the world, and DP World, one of the largest port operators." "We want people to be able to afford to come to Dubai regardless of their budget. Even three-star hotels in Dubai can compete with many five stars around the world." "We always want to be better than we were yesterday. Dubai has never believed in ceilings. We've managed to achieve and sustain our position as one of the most internationally visited cities in the world."   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     ABOUT THE GUEST Issam AbdulRahim Kazim­ is the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), which was established in December 2013 as an affiliate of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). Having built and developed DCTCM's team from the ground up, as well as its large network of international offices, Kazim leads all activities vis-à-vis the branding, promotion and marketing of the emirate of Dubai. He is instrumental in negotiating and facilitating global partnerships and plays an integral role in the development of relationships with industry stakeholders, partners and investors that contribute to the overall growth in visitation to the city. He also regularly acts as a key media spokesperson and the face of Dubai Tourism for events, presentations, interviews and visiting VIP delegations, influencers, public personalities and government bodies. Kazim's accomplishments since taking up his post at DCTCM in February 2014 include developing innovative destination tools and dynamic digital platforms to enhance the visitor experience in Dubai. Kazim previously worked as Director of DXB Live and Commercial at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and successfully launched strategic live events including Dubai Music Week. 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

Only days until money runs out - will the government shot-down? Markets on the herky-jerky, thanks to the Fed and Mr. Powell. Major retail earnings out this week - winners and losers. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm Up - 4-days until shut- down / anyone  care? (Shut up about shut-down already - Moody's angry - Moves US rating outlook - Croc's CTP Still Open of Entries| - Thanksgiving - What are we doing - menu items! - BOOM!  CPI dips a bit ad market RAMP (KRE up 7% IWM up 5%+) Market Update - Herky Jerky - Thanks to Fed - Big names continue to push up index values - KRI +2 Slight Overheating - Retailers earnings this week, Walmart, Target Etc -- Consumers in the spotlight Moody's - Moody's on Friday changed the outlook on the government of United States of America's ratings to "negative" from "stable". - The rating agency said it expects United States' fiscal deficits will remain very large, significantly weakening debt affordability. - Moody's affirmed the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings at "Aaa". - Another wake up call to the administration/govy of US to get their shot together. Fed - Powell was in push-0back mode on Thursday on a speech that he clearly stated that there is probably more work to be done to conquer inflation - "If it becomes appropriate to tighten policy further, we will not hesitate to do so," Powell cautioned a market still betting both that rate hikes are done and that three cuts are coming next year, starting as soon as June. - Same day as the Bond market glitch, which as problematic - Not to worry, by Firiday no-one believed Powell an ran markets up hard (one of the best days for NAZ100 in 2023 Consumers - The consumer took a spending break ahead of the holiday season, with October retail sales, excluding autos and gas, falling by 0.08%, and core retail, which also removes restaurants, declining by 0.03% (CNBC Monitor) - The October data showed weakness in gas station sales, electronics and appliances and furniture and home stores. There was strength in sporting goods and hobby stores and non-store retails, or internet sales, along with health and personal care. Ransonware Attack - Biggest bank - Could this be the reason Treasury auction last Thursday was so weak (smacking down markets) - Sources told Bloomberg that ICBC Financial Services, a U.S. subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, relied on the offline system to process trades of U.S. Treasuries after it was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday. - It could take days to reconnect ICBC to the electronic settlement system, Reuters reported. - Analysts say the attack, which disrupted the U.S. Treasury market on Thursday, was likely the work of LockBit, a Russia-linked criminal gang that was also accused of hacking Boeing earlier this year. Today, the group claimed responsibility in messages to reporters. Planes! - Emirates Airline on Monday announced an order for 95 Boeing aircraft at a value of $52 billion, kicking off the first major deal of the 2023 Dubai Airshow. - The state-owned flagship Dubai carrier, a subsidiary of Emirates Group, is ordering 55 additional Boeing 777-9s and 35 of its 777-8s, bringing the airline's total orders for the 777X widebody jets to 205 units. It is also updating its order of Boeing 787 Dreamliners from 30 to 35, comprised of 15 787-10s and 20 787-8s. - Being up 3% on the news Interesting... - Exxon aims to become a top lithium producer for electric vehicles with Arkansas drill operation - Exxon earlier this year purchased 120,000 acres of a geological site in southern Arkansas called the Smackover Formation that is rich in lithium.

Ask Skift Is the AI Chatbot for the Travel Industry Ask Skift Your Questions Episode Notes Americans are gearing up to travel in large numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday next week. This Thanksgiving could be the busiest for the U.S. air travel for 18 years, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Travel organization AAA says that more than 4.7 million Americans will fly for Thanksgiving, the highest number since 2005. AAA also found flight bookings on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving appear higher than normal. That's possibly because Americans working remotely can take advantage of cheaper airfares on off-peak days. Habtemariam notes both American Airlines and United forecast this Thanksgiving will be their busiest ever. United will fly nearly 4,000 flights daily on average during the holiday period.  Next, Emirates Airlines has reached a deal with Boeing to order $52 billion of aircraft, writes Middle East Reporter Josh Corder.  Emirates ordered 90 jets from Boeing as part of the megadeal, which was announced on day one of the Dubai Air Show. The deal brings Emirates' total orders to 295 aircraft. In all, more than 200 new aircraft orders were placed on the first day of the airshow.  Emirates is set to receive new Boeing 777 aircraft that take flights up to 18 hours, enabling the airline to establish direct connections between Dubai and cities on six continents.  Finally, GetYourGuide has made waves in the tours and activities sector. And its Chief Financial Officer Nils Chrestin believes there's an opportunity for somebody to build a hundred billion company in the sector, writes Travel Experiences Reporter Selene Brophy.  Brophy reports that GetYourGuide is one of the dominant online travel marketplaces for experiences. Chrestin said in an interview with Skift that GetYourGuide has seen considerable growth over the last year and a half. However, he said the company has no immediate plans to go public.  Meanwhile, in addition to being the clear market leader in Europe, Chrestin said GetYourGuide has seen business boom in the U.S. and North America in general.

Emirates Airlines President Sir Tim Charles Clark discusses the company's order with Boeing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an episode with a retired Captain with a wonderful sense of humor, lots of stories to tell and a ton of useful information to share.Marios Michael studied at the Oxford Air Training School and worked as a pilot for Air Anglia in the UK before he moved back home to Cyprus where he started working for the national Carrier Cyprus Airways in 1982. Who knows, maybe he flew me to Cyprus the first them when I came here to work.At some point, he outgrew the airline because he wanted to fly more intercontinental and ended up spending 20 years flying for Emirates Airlines. Definitely a life journey that needs to be shared with others whose favorite smell is airplane kerosine.Marios Michael is retired and still loves flying around the world, now as a passenger.

Today's episode features some incredibly exciting updates from the loyalty program I personally use most often, the award-winning Skywards program from Emirates Airlines. Emirates is known and respected globally as one of the world's best and fastest growing airlines, and its loyalty program, Skywards now recognizes and rewards over 32 million members around the world! Based in Dubai, the Emirates Group employs over 103,000 staff from more than 160 nationalities and in early May 2023, they reported their post-pandemic turnaround results, delivering their best ever profit of US$ 2.9 billion. In today's episode, I'm once again joined by Dr Nejib Ben-Kheder, Head of Emirates Skywards, who shares all their latest exciting news, including the launch of Skywards Everyday proposition, which will be fascinating to anyone considering launching a card-linked concept for your own loyalty program. Dr Nejib also explains how and why the value of the Skywards currency was recently adjusted, and how the program has managed to protect its most valuable members, while also reflecting the commercial needs of the airline. Other exciting news you'll hear today include Dr Nejib's incredible statistics on their earn rates for airline versus non-airline activities, which proves how effectively Skywards is achieving its goal to become a truly global lifestyle loyalty program, rather than simply an airline frequent flyer program. Hosted by Paula Thomas. Show Notes: 1) Dr Nejib Ben-Kheder⁠, Head of Emirates Skywards 2) Emirates Airlines 3) Skywards program 4) Skywards Everyday

Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:34:59 On July 1, 2023, the Mayberry Man movie became FREE to stream on several platforms to include Tubi, EncourageTV (YouTube), Amazon Prime, Vudu, Hoopla, Emirates Airlines, and Qatar Airways. There may be other ways you can watch for free but that’s a fairly large selection. Since it’s now free for […]

13 July 2023. Emirates has launched an on demand, private charter service for passengers for short flights within the region. Khalid Bel Jaflah of Emirates Airline told us how it would work. Plus, The PIF has reported a loss of nearly 11 billion dollars for 2022 - we'll look at how sovereign fund strategy is evolving with Faheem Aziz of Safa Capital. And, we look at those US inflation numbers and what this would mean for interest rates in America and in turn, the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabi Stockler, the badass wellness coach from Brazil, has been crushing it in the fitness world since she was a little fish in the water. With a bikini-clad life on the beach, she's always been into water sports and living an active lifestyle. Since the age of 12, Gabi has been jet-setting around the globe as a sponsored athlete, living her best life. Fast forward to today, and she's been living it up in Dubai for the past decade. She started off as a flight attendant for Emirates Airline but soon realized her true passion lay in fitness. But fitness is more than just a hobby for Gabi — it's a way of life. As a certified personal trainer, she's on a mission to inspire others to embrace holistic wellness, taking care of their mind, body, and soul. Gabi was one of the first peeps I met when I landed in Dubai, and she's been an absolute lifesaver, hooking me up with some game-changing connections.  That's why I'm beyond excited to have her as a guest on this week's podcast, where she fearlessly shares her truth and inspires everyone to live authentically. Join us as we dive deep into powerful conversations with Gabi.  From wellness and authenticity to living the dream in Dubai, she's even tackling topics like relationships, finding your soulmate, and navigating the ups and downs of getting older without finding The One. Don't miss out on Gabi's incredible insights that will inspire you to embrace your true self and live life to the fullest.  Tune in now! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Why Gabi Stockler came to Dubai (02:19) Gabi's fitness experience (03:39) Receiving vs. rejecting compliments (12:10) How I meet Gabi in Dubai (16:34) What's Gabi's secret motivation? (24:02) Learning from relationships (31:21) The role of social media in business and being afraid to use them (37:14) Transparency is attractive (46:06) How to recognize if someone is your soul mate (55:45) There are different soulmates on different frequencies (01:08:00) A word or two about synchronicities (01:12:04) How to connect with Gabi (01:17:26) Additional Resources: ✨ LIVE TICKETS for ⁠⁠Quantum Success Leadership Summit⁠⁠ ✨ Access ⁠⁠Quantum Success Leadership Summit VIRTUALLY⁠⁠ - - - 

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The UAE private sector saw its sharpest rise in new business in a year and a half last month, that's according to new PMI data. Economist Daniel Richards gave his reaction. Plus, Brandy Scott is down at ATM 2023 and speak to Emirates Airline President Tim Clark saying financial results are “exceptionally good this year”. And, its earning season - oil and gas giant BP has reported strong profits for the beginning of the year as energy prices remain high. We get the thoughts of energy expert Sean Evers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's day 1 and we've got Emirates Airline CCO Adnan Al Kazim in studio to explain how the tourism industry is in terms of recovery. Plus, focus on the Saudi tourism market with Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO, Almosafer. And the economist's view of what rising petrol prices mean for our cost of living with Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. We also find out how the rise echoes what's happening in energy markets with oil expert Matt Stanley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Tolson was diagnosed with a linear sequential learning disability at 11. He could not learn as fast as other kids, and he had a rough time in school. When he got to high school, he dropped out because he couldn't keep up with other children in school. Thankfully during the time he was receiving treatment for his condition, Daniel had developed a positive attitude that drives him to date.  When he dropped out of school, his uncle asked him to join him in real estate. Again, thanks to his attitude, he became successful in the industry even without education.  Later, Emirates Airlines gave him a job to co-lead a team of 17,000 cabin crew, and they didn't care that he didn't have an education. Today he joins me on the show to share his incredible journey and some golden nuggets of wisdom. Listen in to learn more. You need to ask for help Businesspeople go all in and get to a stage called the founder's trap. They can't grow the business past who they are. The super-intelligent ones bringing external help have no ego about it.  Asking for help is a sign of strength. For instance, look at someone like Jeff Bezos. He has brought in 800,000 people to help him build his business. The three types of motivation Daniel believes there are three types of motivations: Biological motivation: this is the will to survive. Most people do it for the basics. Extrinsic motivation: This is for houses, cars, and money. Yes, all of that's important. However, once you get it, the motivation stops. If you don't get it, the motivation stops. Intrinsic motivation: What lights the fire within. Daniel's inner superpower According to Daniel, his inner superpower is resilience. He has been through so much in life, but every time he falls, he rises like a phoenix. Timestamps: [00:43] Getting to Know Daniel [05:13] You need to ask for help [07:55] Do we complicate business stuff [09:37] Daniel's three parts formula [12:04] The five pillars for emotional intelligence [14:17] How Daniel works on his mindset [21:24] How Daniel helps his clients do the internal work [21:56] The different types of motivation [25:29] In sales, what percentage is mindset and what percentage is strategy [32:52] Daniel's inner superpower [32:24] Daniel's spiritual side   Quotes: "The people that I work with are highly intelligent. They know that asking for help is actually a sign of strength." "If you're not growing at least 20 to 30% per year, in any economy, you're going backwards." "All humans are lazy, and we should build businesses, and processes that are simple to use. If you can do this, then you can automatically succeed." "Simplify, leverage, accelerate and multiply. If we do that, business just grows consistently." "One big reason why people don't succeed in selling is because they can't get past the fear of rejection, and 99% of the adult population hate criticism, they hate rejection, and then they don't have the resiliency to roll with the punches." Connect with Daniel Tolson: Website: https://danieltolson.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltolson/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielTolson1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieltolson/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/danieltolson11/videos    If you enjoy the content that we're bringing to you, then please feel free to drop us a review on the platform you're listening to us through. :)

Last month Emirates Airlines announced it was halting flights to Nigeria – saying it was owed millions of dollars. The plight of passengers suddenly forced to find creative and expensive ways to travel thousands of miles grabbed the world's attention – and within days of the crisis, Nigeria said it would release some of the money owed to foreign airlines: $265 million. But the reason WHY the airline took the drastic step actually highlights a more widespread problem for Nigeria: a shortage of dollars to pay for foreign services – and two competing exchange rates: the official rate and what Nigerians can get on the black market. This has left the Central Bank of Nigeria – or CBN – technically subsidising travellers – and foreign companies being underpaid for their services. For Africa Daily, @kasujja speaks with Oluwatosin Olaseinde, an account and money expert who set up Money Africa, a financial literacy platform. “You're seeing a higher cost of living, you're seeing a reduction in the revenue of the government, so it's just a whole lot of different (elements) mixed together in this dance.”

Happy Hump-Day Friends!Wooooo it's been a great week so far! I don't have a full-time job, but I have a full-time passion that is making me werrrkkkkk! Which brings me to my next guest. Talk about ups & downs, success & failure. This man is nothing short of impressive & inspiring! I cannot do this conversation justice, you need to listen for yourself! Please welcome VIP guest Daniel Tolson! Daniel Tolson has served as a consultant to more than 15,000 companies and individuals throughout Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Great Britain, Ireland, and both North and South America.As a business influencer, he impacts millions of people each year. He has studied, researched, written, and spoken for 20 years on the topics of time management, goal setting, strategic planning, sales iQ, business model innovation and emotional intelligence. Daniel is considered the world's Number One business coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence, with over 5,500 case studies into emotional intelligence in the past three years alone. He has written and produced more than 250 audio and video learning programs, which have influenced business owners all around the world, including: Mental Detox, Total Emotional Mastery, and Win Sales Now!Daniel speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Emotional and Social Intelligence, including the executives and staff of many of Australia's largest corporations. His interactive talks and seminars on Selling with Emotional Intelligence, Business Model Innovation, Time Management and The Psychology of Success bring about immediate improvements in productivity, performance and output. Prior to founding his company, The Tolson Institute, Daniel was a leader of 17,000 cabin crew for Emirates Airlines. He has had successful careers in real estate sales and marketing, Pawnbroking, Second Hand Dealing, a former Australian Champion Wakeboarder and eXtreme Games Competitor.He has conducted high-level consulting assignments with many billion-dollar plus corporations in emotional intelligence and business model innovation. Daniel has traveled and worked in over 100 countries on six continents and lives in both Taiwan and Australia.He is happily married with two children. To learn more or connect, head to the links below:https://danieltolson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltolson/https://twitter.com/DanielTolson1Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at   https://www.manscaped.com​ As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​

Today we chat to the awesome Scott Goodson. Scott is a multi-published author and founder of New York based StrawberryFrog, an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design agency. Movements are the future of branding and for the last 25 years Scott has worked with some of the world's most iconic brands including: Google, Emirates Airline, Heineken, Coca Cola, Jim Beam, Mercedes, Mahindra, P&G; plus Sabra, PepsiCo, SunTrust and many more. Scott is also the creator of the concept of Movement Thinking, the premise being that the processes which create great social movements can help us systematically apply a human centred approach to solve problems in a creative and innovative way in our lives, businesses, communities and countries. Scott has lectured on the subject at Harvard Business School, Columbia, Cambridge, TEDx, BBC, CNN, and has also appeared in the New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Economist, Harvard Business Review and Forbes. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy!!► StrawberryFrog: https://strawberryfrog.com/about► Activate Brand Purpose:https://www.activatebrandpurpose.comTEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUQloTjdOU&t=182s SUBSCRIBE:► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/66hrGrtDSwBJUzIGF6f5eg?si=90e43d06145d4c5a► ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-made-podcast/id1558826869TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Introduction1:08: Creativity for Good3:50: The Pursuit of Purpose 4:55: A Personal Pursuit of Purpose6:20: Shaping of Perspective6:50: Working with Björn Borg9:35: Activating Brand Purpose11:10: The Impact of Social Media on Societal and Behavioural Change13:41: Purposeful companies outperform the market by 42%14:03: Higher Purpose and Activating Brand Purpose17:37: Movements vs. Marketing19:23: Case Study: Orexo ‘Out The Monster'24:49: Competitive Advantage of Purpose28:12: Purpose Power Index33:23: Closing Statement35:35: Credits Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.