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Surging popularity of Chinese discount AI software DeepSeek appears to have wobbled investors' faith in the profitability of AI and the sector's demand for expensive high-tech chips.How London's black cabbies outsmart AI, with Professor of ​Cognitive ​Neuroscience Hugo Spiers, from University College London's department of Psychology & Language Sciences.Also in this episode:From Storm Eowyn to Storm Herminia: bad weather brings more disruption to UK transport servicesUS woman ‘feels like superwoman' after receiving pig organ transplantWhy an entire motorway was built around a man's house in China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.The countdown continues! As we approach the end of 2024, we're revisiting the Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of the Year on Making Risk Flow.This week, we're diving into No. 3, a thought-provoking conversation with Jacob Palmer, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). With over 13 years of experience in consulting, risk management, and insurance, Jacob works with global insurers to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.Whether you're revisiting this conversation or hearing it for the first time, it's an episode packed with expert perspectives on leveraging GenAI to transform insurance.Topics Discussed:Why GenAI is becoming a high priority for insurers.The essential components of a successful GenAI strategy.Buy versus build: considerations for adopting new technologies.How London market insurers are approaching growth opportunities in the US market.Join us as we celebrate the standout moments from 2024 and continue our countdown to the No. 1 episode of the year!To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Rob Johnson, Analyst, to discuss Centre for Cities' new report, Return to the office: How London compares to other global cities, and why this matters. New data published by Centre for Cities reveals that central London's return to the office has continued in 2024 but it falls behind in comparison to its international competitors: Paris, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and Toronto. Andrew and Rob discuss the reports findings on behaviours and attitudes towards hybrid working, and what the future holds for the office.  

It's Election Results Day.... Episode 4 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: Labour's historic victory, broken down by our politics team - Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford. In this episode:How London's political landscape has changedWhy Keir Starmer's now facing the 'hard part'What's next for the Conservative party?Did Reform UK and the Lib Dems do as well as they hoped?Find more general election reaction here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I got to sit down with the man that is normally behind the camera. On this episode, we get the chance to see a different London and it was great. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:27 - Why does number 117 mean so much to you? 5:11 - the 48HR Film Project 7:05 - Shoutout to Brittany Miller 7:53 - How did you get a team together for the film project? 11:30 - Any creative disagreements? 12:40 - Movie premiere 13:40 - Duke's chaotic weekend 18:00 - SETINFILM Studios 20:45 - How did you get the studio 23:00 - What does SETINFILM mean? 26:21 - Going into business with friends 28:57 - What did you think of the Bossmen Inc feedback? 29:10 - I keep some things private 33:30 - London and his relationship 35:30 - London doesn't let his friends meet his family 36:49 - Should your friends know about your relationship? 39:40 - Does Duke act different around women? 45:00 - Online dating 46:05 - Worst date 48:05 - Are you looking for a relationship? 51:00 - How London got into film/videography 53:00 - Dad doesn't believe in coincidences 55:36 - Who do you think loves more: men or women?  58:01 - Silly Shit 1:02:09 - Do women's brains turn off once they meet a guy they like? Connect with the Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotmpod/ Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/ Connect with London on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonrich/   ROTMPodcast@gmail.com Or via Instagram DM at: https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already, it helps the channel grow! Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well! Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber      

Sir Michael Gambon described as a ‘titan of the stage and film'. How his mischievous side came out during interviews. Dumbledore versus his earlier film and theatre roles. How London's theatres will pay tribute. Nick Curtis, our Chief Theatre Critic, discusses Sir Michael Gambon's career, character, and how he will be remembered.Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People ask me, “How did you get started in this field of personal development, self-help, and spirituality? Was there a particular moment or event that led you in this direction?”  In this episode of the Soultalk Podcast, let me answer these questions by sharing my childhood journey and the valuable lesson I learned growing up to where I am today. From growing up in Ghana and London to becoming a transformational teacher in LA, I experienced unique events and miracles. It was no secret that my father had been one of my great influences but let me tell you that my mother also influenced me. It was truly a journey of self-discovery of finding my true life's purpose.  So if you're seeking inspiration and direction in life, join me as I delve deep into my mind and heart to tell you the story of my childhood and share the 5 lessons I learned finding my true life's calling and living the passion I'm destined to. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro. 1:06 - Boundless Bliss: The Bali Breakthrough Experience. 3:14 - How I grew up seeing miracles? 8:13 - How London was never a home for me? 9:12 - What was the drive that push me to find my identity? 13:09 - Lesson 1: I learned that spirituality is my calling. 19:32 - Lesson 2: I learned the power of visualization. 23:12 - Lesson 3: I learned the power of faith and trust. 23:35 - Lesson 4: I learned to not allow ego to get in the way of what's important. 26:42 - Lesson 5: I learned that the service to man is service to God. 30:56 - Tips on how to find your true calling. Some questions I ask: How did Kute start in the field of personal development, self-help, and spirituality? What was Kute's parents' influence on his life journey? How did Kute's parents contribute to his understanding of the power of service? What was that defining moment that sparked Kute's desire to become a motivational speaker and impact millions of lives? How does Kute differentiate a career and a calling in life? How did Kute discover his true calling and purpose in life? In this episode, you will learn about: Kute's unique childhood experiences of seeing possibilities and miracles. The 5 lessons Kute learned from growing up. How Kute's love for reading self-help books started. he importance of having a purpose. Practical tips for finding one's true life's purpose. How Kute's childhood experiences had shaped his passion for personal development and spirituality. Useful Resources/ Links: ●       Events with Kute Blackson: Join me on a life-changing journey in Bali in December 2023. Apply here: www.boundlessblissbali.com Get in Touch: ●       Email me at kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com ●       Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com

Hello from London!!! Yes. We're here. We're in the capital. We're, erm, home!?! Obviously it's not home yet and there is no home yet but we're here. We're saving the house-hunting chat for the next episode because today we have a lot to tell you, including...• A double dirty protest on the way to London.• A flash of excitement near Hyde Park.• Greenwich, the Thames, the market & the cottage.• How London changes on every corner.• Daylight robbery in the pubs.• World Cup viewing.• Heathers & date night.• Fanny pizzas.• The lady on Old Compton Street.• Original Source Mint shower gel.• Our introduction (and subsequent purchase) of Snuddies.• A man with a very peculiar allergy.• Just how f**king freaked out we both are right now.We'll be doing a big update on the next episode about what it's like trying to find somewhere to live in London with no jobs, no money and no idea what we're doing but in the meantime, if you'd like to get in touch, you can email us here: husbandandwifepod@gmail.com Or get us on our socials here:Simon on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/catboyradio Lorra on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lorranotlaura Simon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/catboyradio Lorra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lorranotlaura Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catboyandlorraSee you next time xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/husband-wife-sentenced-to-life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Insurance Covered summer special mini series Meditations on Insurance and Society. Normally on this podcast Peter is joined by a guest to discuss an aspect of the wonderful world of insurance. But, this August, we are doing something different. Instead of our normal fortnightly podcast, we are releasing an 8 episode mini series focusing on the role that insurance has played throughout history in shaping society. They will incorporate a bit of history, a bit of philosophy, some psychology, a lot of insurance and… who knows what else.In part three we look at:The first evidence of a modern insurance policy.The merchant-insurer trade in 14th century Italy. The opening of the first insurance companies.How Antwerp became the first major insurance hub. How London became the insurance capital. The opening of Edward Lloyd's coffee shop.The rise of fire insurance, a response to the 1666, Great Fire of London.We hope you enjoy the first of our summer special series and will follow along with new episodes releasing every Monday and Thursday throughout August.Regular episodes will resume in September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the captivating world of filmmaking, a dynamic synergy emerges when technical expertise harmoniously blends with artistic finesse. As a filmmaker, mastering the craft involves a deep understanding of camera techniques, lighting, and editing software and an innate ability to weave storytelling magic through the lens of creativity. In this enthralling pursuit, the seamless integration of technical prowess and artistic vision unlocks boundless possibilities, allowing filmmakers to craft visually stunning and emotionally resonant masterpieces that transcend the boundaries of conventional cinema. Embracing the artistry within technology and the technology within art, filmmakers embark on a journey that celebrates innovation, imagination, and the transformative power of cinematic storytelling. In this episode, I am joined by Femi Awojide, a London-based cinematographer whose work is inspired by a harmonious blend of influences from the Arts, Photography, Science, and the serendipitous moments of everyday life. With a degree in Physics, Fẹ́mi perceives his craft as a conduit of transferable energy, capable of producing real-time effects on the audience. Today, Femi explains how technical skills can merge with art in producing world-class films. He talks about how he realized that his physics background could help in cinematography, how being a Visual Effects Supervisor has blended with cinematography and how London has influenced his work as a filmmaker. He also shares how filmmakers can thrive, elevate, evolve and grow in their craft. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics! Timestamps [00:29] Fẹ́mi's first time experience picking a camera [03:08] Fẹ́mi's earliest philosophy as a filmmaker and how it has evolved over the years [05:50] How Fẹ́mi came to realize that his physics background could help in cinematography [06:55] How being a Visual Effects Supervisor has blended with cinematography [08:32] How LLMs and AI is affecting filmmakers [11:10] How London has influenced Fẹ́mi's work as a cinematographer [15:12] The memorable experience from the films that Fẹ́mi has done [18:54] The science of lighting black skin and tweaking your own style to make it unique [23:41] The relationship between Fẹ́mi and the gaffers that help perfect the projects [27:21] Fẹ́mi's experience of liking and loving cinematographers [32:30] Fẹ́mi's upcoming projects and collaborations [34:49] How to thrive, elevate, evolve and grow in your craft as a cinematographer Notable quotes: “The more you find about yourself, the more prepared you are to tackle the projects that come your way.” Connect with Fẹ́mi Awójídé : Website: https://femiawojide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femiawojide/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femiawojide/ Visual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

The 1030's were a tough decade for London. It started with Cnut as Emperor of Northern Europe; it saw natural disaster, political crisis and three kings having been in control. How London (and England) coped and how London ended up dictating who was going to rule after Cnut (or trying to) is the subject of this episode. Script will be available here https://imgur.com/gallery/hajiHGM for any who want to read along.

In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful London Price. She is a queer, cisgender author who writes joyful trans romance. London has two beautiful kids and has been married to her transgender wife for 17 years.As an avid reader, London felt frustrated whenever she wanted to read queer romance and stumbled upon gigantic trigger warnings and stories that didn't resonate with her and her reality. She felt there was enough trauma and misunderstanding within the queer community, so she decided to write transgender romance stories focusing more on the joy of being queer and being part of a harmonious queer family.Throughout our conversation, London talks about her reasons for writing this kind of transgender romance, how she reacted when her wife, who used to present as male, came out to her as trans 3 years ago, and how her wife's transition helped her learn new things about herself. We also discuss boundaries, consent, how transgender people are usually represented in the media, and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about London's story and background (1:17)Lessons from the story of her wife coming out as transgender (5:09)How London decided to present transgender people in her books (10:46)The importance of thinking about how we teach our kids about boundaries and consent (16:13)About how London managed to create characters that are so relatable (23:29)Resources:London Price's booksConnect with London:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jackie and Bridget:Transgender Support: Becoming a True Ally Video Course on VimeoTransgender School Patreon Membership with all exclusive contentTransgender School on MediumInstagramWebsite FacebookCommunity Facebook GroupYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: —Michael Herson of American Defense International explains the national security implications of promises made by Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in exchange for votes to become nation's 53rd speaker including on defense spending and Ukraine aid — Impact of year-long continuing resolution on defense contractors at home, and aboard — Update on aerospace and defense stock performance on US and European markets — China travel impact as Beijing lifts zero covid constraints — Boeing, Dassault and Lockheed Martin deliveries — How London, Washington and Canberra can work together to furnish Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines and the industrial base to build them down under — Takeaways from Bank of America Merrill Lynch's annual defense and aerospace outlook conference

How London's least glamorous train station is being transformed into Britain's priciest transport hub - while solving a nightmare Tube interchange long tormenting commuters. Interviews with HS2 project client director Andy Swift and Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How London fell to the panic and fear of a group of criminals who had new and more effective ways of robbing and mugging the city folks. But was the panic all it was cracked up to be? And how did the locals try to protect themselves? This week, join us for one of the maddest periods of group panic in the capital. DON'T MISS OUR LIVE 100TH EPISODE! 15th August, sign up for free here; https://www.ladieswholondon.com Get in touch! Instagram; @ladieswholondonpodcast Email; ladieswholondon@gmail.com Websites; www.ladieswholondon.com www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/podcast where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours. Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com See you next week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Wee baack like bra straps. Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Took a break to come back stronger. On this week, Duke sits with the one and only London Rich (@londonrich) to finally get more insight on the mysterious fellow. The guys discuss London's earlier days, his creativity, big clients, life principles, influences, and lastly, his love life! Big shoutout to London for letting me interview him and ask questions to his anonymous lady. This was a fun episode for all parties involved. Please be sure to follow @LondonRich if you haven't already and check out his YouTube channel as well   Timestamps: 2:49 - Team Markgoham 5:25 - Where did London creativity start 6:45 - Why did you choose to be behind the camera? 7:54 - What is your relationship with psychedelics? 10:10 - What made you pull the trigger on being a videographer? 11:20 - The importance of London's grandpa in his life 13:30 - First official client 16:16 - Who inspired your style of editing 17:50 - What would young London say about you today? 18:50 - What is Kitchen on Road 19:55 - Personal influences 23:20 - London the feminist 24:55 - Do the pimp rules work in your relationship 27:54 - What's a dream you had to let go of? 29:40 - Are you happy 29:50 - London Loveline 39:20 - Life changing trip to Congo 42:03 - Do you pray? 47:12 - Should friends have to pay for other friends' plans? 49:09 - How London met his lovely lady   London's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/londresrico/featured   Big thank you to every single one of you that listen and to @londonrich for always being there Have QUESTIONS  for the podcast? SEND THEM TO: ROTMPodcast@gmail.com   Or   via Instagram DM at: https://instagram.com/rotmpodcastt?igshid=pse0j4pk49d4   Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already, it helps the channel grow! Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well! Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    

◎今週のトピック ゼロから考え直す/ リモートのメリットデメリット / MTGは完全リモート or ハイブリッド型どっちがいい？ / 本当に“オフィス“じゃないといけないのか？ / 職場に行く理由と工場 / コーポレートリトリート / 実家暮らしでもいいよね / シェアハウスしながら旅する / 会社はどう提供すべきか / 理想の働き方はひとつじゃない ◎参照リンク The Impact Of The Remote Workforce https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephyken/2021/02/28/the-impact-of-the-virtual-work-from-home-workforce/ Americans are embracing flexible work—and they want more of it https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights/americans-are-embracing-flexible-work-and-they-want-more-of-it The Future of Hybrid Work: 5 Key Questions Answered With Data https://www.gallup.com/workplace/390632/future-hybrid-work-key-questions-answered-data.aspx _How London's Talent Pool Will Shape Its Real Estate https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/blog/2020/03/05/how-londons-talent-pool-will-shape-its-real-estate Marc Andreessen on Learning to Love the Humanities (Ep. 152) https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/marc-andreessen The New Industrial Revolution from Home https://www.worklife.vc/blog/new-industrial-revolution Want VC money for your startup? Make your employees come to work. https://www.protocol.com/workplace/vc-fund-irl-startups Yelp shuts some offices doubling down on remote; CEO calls hybrid “hell” https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/22/yelp-shutters-offices/ Remote Work Should Be (Mostly) Asynchronous https://hbr.org/2021/12/remote-work-should-be-mostly-asynchronous 【Spotifyオリジナルで新番組がスタート！】 bytes by Off Topic http://spoti.fi/bytesPodcast インタビュー動画シリーズもはじめました / https://www.youtube.com/c/offtopicjp ◎Twitter Off Topic https://twitter.com/OffTopicJP Miki Kusano https://twitter.com/mikikusano

Tom Burgis is an award-winning investigative reporter focused on domestic and international financial crime and corruption. He has exposed major corruption scandals, covered terrorist attacks, coups and forgotten conflicts, and traced dirty money from the Kremlin to Washington.  His first book, The Looting Machine, was published in 2015. It revealed how the exploitation of Africa's vast natural resources condemns the continent to corruption, conflict and poverty. The New York Times called it a ‘brave, defiant book'. It won the Overseas Press Club of America's award for the year's best book on international affairs. Kleptopia: How dirty money is conquering the world, his second book, was published in September 2020. It exposes the hidden connections that link a massacre on the Kazakh steppe and a stolen election in Zimbabwe to the City of London and, ultimately, the White House. Burgis reveals how the world's kleptocrats – those who rule through corruption – are uniting and threaten to overwhelm democracy. https://twitter.com/tomburgis  https://tomburgis.com/  How London became the dirty money capital of the world - https://www.ft.com/video/d3bafb94-9dbd-4c1e-8016-8cd8331960f1  Order Kleptopia - https://amzn.to/3ONalwm  You can listen to the show on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5AYWZh12d92D4PDASG4McB?si=5835f2cf172d47cd&nd=1  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatter/id1273192590  Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RpYW50LmNvL2NoYXR0ZXIvcnNzLnhtbA  And all major podcast platforms.  Watch Us On Odysee.com - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@TheJist:4   Sign up and watch videos to earn crypto-currency!  Buy Brexit: The Establishment Civil War - https://amzn.to/39XXVjq  Mailing List - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thejist  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist  Website - https://thejist.co.uk/  Music from Just Jim – https://soundcloud.com/justjim 

In today's episode I'm joined by London Lucille to talk all about social justice in the wellness industry and our time working together inside my 1:1 mentorship Embodied Magnetism. London is a yoga instructor and wellness entrepreneur who focusses on the intersection between social justice and wellness. She's an advocate for safety and inclusion in wellness and strives to create those experiences for her students and clients.  In this episode we explore: The real consequences of unsafe wellness spaces  The different ways that the wellness industry perpetuates harm How facilitators can do better to create environments that are inclusive for all How participants can also take responsibility for their own safety How London has stepped more into her voice, power and authentic expression through our work together 1:1    Connect with London: Instagram: Instagram.com/london_lucille Website: www.londonlucille.com    Connect with Sabi: Instagram: Instagram.com/sabi.kerr  Website: www.sabikerr.com Free worthiness bundle: www.sabikerr.com/worthiness-bundle-freebie 

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More than 15 million people live in households that are behind on their rent, according to a new report from the Aspen Institute. And while Congress allocated $46 billion in federal assistance for renters during the pandemic, access to technology, language barriers and lack of information are proving to be hurdles for tenants behind on their rents. Also on today’s show: How London’s financial center is faring after Brexit, hints at a potential American hunger crisis and a resurgence in Alaska’s salmon industry.

More than 15 million people live in households that are behind on their rent, according to a new report from the Aspen Institute. And while Congress allocated $46 billion in federal assistance for renters during the pandemic, access to technology, language barriers and lack of information are proving to be hurdles for tenants behind on their rents. Also on today’s show: How London’s financial center is faring after Brexit, hints at a potential American hunger crisis and a resurgence in Alaska’s salmon industry.

This time we have Dale Thomson. He's from Islington Council. And he's leading a small team to implement Islington's ground-breaking Affordable Workspace Programme using GLA Good Growth Funding and developer responsibilities from large developments as part of the Inclusive Economy service. This episode, we are going to be talking all about How London's affordable workspace program is progressing and what it is really all about. We are going to be delving on the specifics of the program and how is it going and how much has changed since they started this program. 

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Today's guest is Nick Gatfield. He has been in the music industry for decades. He was a major label executive for 25 years, most recently Sony Music UK, which he left in 2014. He's worked at various majors over the years, including Universal and EMI. He was there when they signed Radiohead and was also part of Amy Winehouse's team. But now he's out of the major label game and runs an investment company called Twin Music. They invest in artists, recordings, and various artists' assets. I will let Nick explain how it all works because he is so knowledgeable on this due to his decades worth of experience in the industry. It's clear that he cares about artists and this new model. One of the first artists he signed to this new deal was Allie X, who was on the show about a month ago. I encourage you to check out her episode to learn how this deal works from an artist's perspective.--Allie X on Creating Her Artist Package, Breaking Into LA and Staying Independent: https://aristake.com/allie-x/--Quick links:3:53 - How London is doing amidst the pandemic and how the industry is shifting10:55 - What is Twin Music and what's the business model? 22:22 - What does the exit strategy look like for Twin Music / the artist? 25:03 - Does Twin Music just put up the money or is there a team that helps the artists? 27:18 - Who are Twin Music's distribution and publishing partners? 29:54 - Is Nick's business model scalable or is it just a wave that will eventually pass?35:42 - Will major labels always have their place in being the driving force behind popular culture or is the industry shifting away from them? 37:50 - What percentage of artists that Nick signed when working at the major labels made their advance back on their first album?46:38 - What does an investment look like? How does someone invest in an artist? 53:42 - What can an artist expect from an investment deal? Does it work like an advance?56:25 - What does it mean to Nick to make it in the new music business? --Connect with Ari’s Take:Website: https://aristake.comAcademy: https://aristakeacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aristake/Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandFacebook: https://facebook.com/ariherstandConnect with Nick Gatfield:Website:

This week's episode is with Luke Wicker. Luke is a visual designer and copywriter who grew up across the pond in England. He developed a love for running after college and joined London's Run Dem Crew. He quickly got pulled into running's energetic culture and fell in love with training and racing. Running became a way to fuel his creativity and feel connected to his environment. Luke moved to San Francisco five years ago and joined the SWAP running team, coached by David Roche. Luke can be found on the trails and roads all over the Bay Area. Some highlights from our conversation: How he traded visits to the pub to runs as his preferred way to unwind after work How London's Run Dem Crew formed his identity as a runner How running helps him create mental negative space that spurs his creativity The value of partnerships in work and running Running 100-mile week during the pandemic How running culture is changing and what he sees for the future Dealing with an uncertain health issue and delays in an FKT attempt and training plans Traveling to races and using running as a tool to see new places Follow Luke on Instagram and Twitter @lukewicker, and follow his training on Strava. You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @Runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. This week's episode with Luke Wicker is brought to you by UCAN. Visit ucan.co/discount/ROTB/ for 15% off your order! Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

Adam Hart-Davis discusses with Ivan six things which he thinks should be better known. Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance writer and lecturer – former presenter on television of Local Heroes, Tomorrow’s World, What the Romans (and others) Did for Us, How London was Built, and many other series. He has collected various awards for both television and radio, as well as four medals and 14 honorary doctorates. He has read several books, and written about 35, most of them about science and history. He spends a lot of time hacking at green wood, making chairs, tables, bowls, and spoons He is a member of many associations, including the Association of Pole-lathe Turners, and the British Toilet Association. He lectures on diverse subjects, from Toilets and history to Are we alone in the universe? and has given more than 100 talks, to audiences ranging from The Royal Society, The Royal Institution, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to schools, small local history groups, and the captive audiences on cruise ships. He lives in south Devon with his wife Sue Blackmore, two cats, and four chickens. Sandy Bain and the fax machine https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/fax/history-of-fax.htm Colin Pullinger and his mousetrap https://www.inventricity.com/local-heroes-colin-pullinger The skating stones of Racetrack Playa https://www.livescience.com/37492-sailing-stones-death-valley-moving-rocks.html The short stories of Somerset Maugham https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v31/n24/miranda-carter/no-more-alimony-tra-la-la Fibonacci's rabbits https://plus.maths.org/content/fibonacci-sequence-brief-introduction If you haven't tested it, it doesn't work https://www.kguttag.com/2013/08/10/if-you-havent-tested-it-it-doesnt-work/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Hey People!   In this episode we discuss the following: - - The disappearance of Naya Rivera, prayers for her to be found alive by all of us! - How black women are treated by black men - How London is responding to the easing lock down restrictions   Enjoy People!

How London's Swinging Sixties inspired nurse Eira Bish's IngramSpark publication. For retired nurse Eira Battaglia (nee Bish) writing her memoir The Silver Buckle was a natural extension of reminiscing about her student days. Her 50 years of nursing started at South London's St Giles' Hospital during the momentous Swinging Sixties. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What life was like for a young nurse in 1960s England * How watching Call The Midwife helped inspire Eira's writing * The exact steps she took to self-published with IngramSpark * And Eira's top tips to help you start your own memoir ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/nurse/ ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/m-rnWkg-fzQ ⇨ FREE GIFT Four steps to plan your autobiography chapters - FREE structure success video training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o ⇨ YOUR SAY What era will your memoir be set? I always love hearing from different people. Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED VIDEOS How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories https://youtu.be/C5tTc21Lw8c Writing tips: The ultimate guide of life-story tips for new writers https://youtu.be/Ww5CFcubYSI Ask Nicola Q&A: Your most burning book questions about types of editors https://youtu.be/oAca9vvNCKo Dialogue like a pro: See how easily you can use speech marks and quotes in writing https://youtu.be/CGq_w1pFEHM Working with a writing coach: 3 questions to ask when choosing a life-writing teacher https://youtu.be/KuHomq7IRQ0 ♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on. I've told thousands of people's stories as a daily print journalist since 2002 and would love to hear yours! ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Just 15 months after taking up wheelchair racing Mel Nicholls Team GB Paralympic cyclist, endurance wheelchair racer and adventurer, was at London 2012 before going on to Rio. Last year she nailed the London Marathon in under two hours and also broke the world record for hand cycling the whole length of Britain. She’s battled strokes, heart surgery, extreme weather and plenty of bad wheelchair access in airports to travel the world finding the adventure in absolutely everything.   The London Premiere  of “Dream Big” the film documenting Mel’s hand-cycling world record will be screening at Four Seasons Film Festival at The Charlotte Street Hotel on Monday 16th March. Tickets available via www.fourseasonsfilmfestival.com/tickets     On this episode we cover:   Her film “Dream Big” and the London Premiere Four Seasons Film Festival Her Guinness World Record Breaking hand cycle of the length of Britain Being in tears at the start line at Land’s End Covering just under 900 miles Travelling with impaired mobility Being left unable to walk following her third stroke in 2008 Almost getting arrested for dangerous cycling Being very vulnerable lying flat on a bike How the feeling of being on a journey is fantastic Finding nature everywhere How being in a car is boxed off in comparison Smashing the male and female record by 4 days Having three major strokes Finding a heart defect was causing the strokes Having to learn to walk again, without the use of her left leg Watching the Beijing Paralympics from her hospital bed First thinking wheelchair racing as alternative to nightly jogs Team GB London 2012 - just 15 months after taking up wheelchair racing How London 2012 changed the face of Paralympics How talking about the brilliant London 2012 makes both Lisa and Mel shiver Lisa being there for the last night of Paralympics Lisa interviewing Oscar Pistorius The Museum of London having the tulip torches – do go see this! Learning how to train for the four year Olympic cycle Going to Rio 2016 but things not going to plan Charlie Webster on The Big Travel Podcast talking about dying of Malaria in Rio (and being brought back to life) making Lisa cry on the podcast (don’t miss this either!) Watching the Marathon from Copacabana beach Being ‘a wilderness person’ Hand cycling the Scottish islands finding mountains and caves completely The scary and exhilarating challenge of cycling the Faroe Islands (lots of tunnels, not always roads) Her cycling light exploding several hundred metres underground How the environment can disable people Taxis driving past, as they don’t want to pick up wheelchairs! The logistics of travelling with a wheelchair, hand bike or crutches The nightmare of the airport at New York How airport and aeroplane access is terrible for disabled people Having to bum-shuffle down the plane aisle to go to the loo Stunning views from the New York Marathon London being her favourite city in the world How the marathon showcases London brilliantly Finding New York and Central Park excellent for getting around Sevilla being wonderful for a marathon Leaving the British team to pursue her challenges Being the 2019 first British female wheelchair racer at London Marathon Some dark moments when she first lost her mobility Having a great life before her strokes, but having a great life now Finding a way of making things happen Documenting and sharing her travels on social media and film The beauty of cycling through from the UK to the South of France Knocking on random French doors to find somewhere to stay Following in the tradition of great old-school travellers – Hemingway, Van Gogh. Staying in a stunning moated-castle in the Loire Valley The playlist that kept her going throughout her world-breaking hand-cycling challenge      

Jim Jefferies gets insta-rupted today. Jim is an Australian born stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He created and starred in “Legit” on FX and “The Jim Jefferies Show” on Comedy Central. He also tours the world selling out theatres and arenas doing stand-up comedy.  Fun Fact: As a youth Jim studied Musical Theatre in Perth Australia before moving to London to pursue comedy. He’s a classically trained singer and has played the lead in several musicals, including Oklahoma.   In today’s episode Syd and Jim discuss growing up in Australia, moving to London to pursue comedy, making the shift from stand-up to television, overcoming depression, possibly being on the “autism spectrum” and much more.   Highlights: Artwork with bad stories Looking up to comedian Eddie Murphy, as a kid How London crowds are the best for comedy Being involved in musical theatre as a kid Jefferies joke writing process, or lack there of The challenge of creating and acting in TV Being born on Valentines Day The annoyance of writing and receiving cards for special occasions How American’s love to “diagnose” and prescribe Battling Depression The shift into parenthood   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: Syd@GirlInstarupted.com   Jim Jefferies Website: https://jimjefferies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimjefferies                                                      

As a foreign correspondent for Reuters, best-selling novelist Fiona Neill worked with Salvadorean refugees in Nicaragua, learnt to make jewellery in the Andean mountains of Peru and travelled all over writing reports on civil war refugees. She ‘surfed’ down the side of an active volcano, survived revolutions and serious illness and even life as features editor of Marie Claire. Her new book - Beneath the Surface – is a gripping tale of secrets and lies set against the backdrop of the fenlands in Cambridgeshire. On this episode we cover:   Her column Slummy Mummy in the Saturday Times Getting a book deal Her novels becoming darker and darker The domestic comedies in having young children Dysfunctional families and adolescent mental health The remote, desolation of the Fens north of Cambridge The disturbing storyline in her new book Beneath the Surface Moving to Latin America to ‘all the places you shouldn’t visit’ Life in Chile under the fascist dictatorship of Pinochet Disappearances and government repression Getting tear-gassed Accidentally tear-gassing herself (!) Living with El Salvadorian refuges in Nicaragua A melting pot of left-wing ideology The everyday reality of no electricity, little water Working in a handicraft-painting workshop in Nicaragua The sad sight of the migrant caravan heading for the US The gang violence they are escaping How the gang violence was actually a US export Colombia and the cocaine wars The heart-breaking image of the father and daughter washed up in the river The adrenaline-filled job as a news journalist Heading to Costa Rica rather than staying in the UK recession Researching way different populations were internally displaced Working for Reuters in Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia and more Being lucky as international reporters rather than local journalist Moments of fear that happened quickly Being in a car chase during an election Being at the centre of a fascinating period of history Visiting isolated communities of Mennonites in the Belize jungle The Mennonites originally coming from Northern Europe Pig’s trotters and sauerkraut for breakfast London not being the easiest city to live in Moving back to London to work at Marie Claire Taking a year to come down from the adrenaline of news reporting in south America Going to Paris for the day to see an Alexander McQueen show Marie Claire covering illegal abortion in Tibet The days when we were all obsessed with magazines Moving to work at The Thames How writing makes her feel balanced Returning to Nicaragua with her husband and three children How Nicaragua has it all – beaches, mountains, biodiversity ‘Surfing’ down the side of an active volcano How London is an exciting place to bring up kids London being ‘ a really, dynamic, energy-giving city’ Her books being very much UK based at the moment The punk scene in deepest Norfolk  Lisa’s obsession with seeing Nick Cave sitting outside his Brighton beach hut (well, Hove, actually…) Having a specific playlist for every book she writes How music travels with us wherever we go  

How do you overcome rejection and loss, and use your pain to propel you to greatness? London Papamichael was born with a five o’clock shadow and spent the next two decades navigating a tumultuous family dynamic; today, he’s a personal fitness trainer and Weatherford Fit health coach. He joins Steve in this episode to share his journey and discuss the key characteristics that have helped him succeed, even when all odds were against him. You’ll also hear how he got focused to support the people who really matter, and the inspiring story behind his move to L.A. London is destined to make huge waves, so you do not want to miss this episode.   “What’s happened to us might not be our fault, but it’s our responsibility to do something about it.” -London Papamichael Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Overcast PodBean TuneIn Radio   Plug in, Get connected, and Win prizes Turn on Steve's post notification on Instagram, comment and tag 3 of your friends who are not yet following @weatherford5 and have a chance to win prizes!   We love your feedback! Subscribe and leave a review so we can help you take the EXACT steps you need to live a high-performance life!   Timestamps: 10:57 - Facing rejection: How London’s childhood pushed him to succeed for himself, in spite of anyone’s recognition 27:40 - Can you rise to the occasion when the cards are stacked against you? Hear how London channeled his pain into self-discipline as he became the provider for his sisters 41:00 - The three things London realized he needed to be an effective father figure 42:57 - The power of persistence: The incredible story behind London’s move out west and how he got started working with Steve 54:35 - You can learn from other people’s mistakes. Hear how London’s experiences prepared him to be an accountable, reliable partner in Steve’s business 59:09 - What you can learn from The Mask of Masculinity: London’s top takeaways 1:01:05 - The one list London keeps in his phone that keeps him focused, persistent, and living intentionally   Resources:  Claiming Your Truth Podcast The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes   Connect with London: Instagram   Connect with Steve: Instagram Facebook Snapchat Twitter Join the movement Catch Steve’s full workouts on YouTube Share it with other high performers #SteveWeatherfordShow

In today's Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee - Is India now a super-power? How London and Moscow are trying to improve relations. Plus, why do people leave the armed forces?  And what should the Mod do to increase retention And, how one part of Brexit IS happening on time tomorrow.

In today’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee - Is India now a super-power? How London and Moscow are trying to improve relations. Plus, why do people leave the armed forces?  And what should the Mod do to increase retention And, how one part of Brexit IS happening on time tomorrow.

Paralympian Swimmer Liz Johnson often she says how fortunate she is. She IS of course fortunate in many ways, she’s won golds, silvers and bronzes all over the world, competed for her country and been able to turn her passion into her life. But it hasn’t been without its challenges and heartaches from being born with Cerebral Palsy to the sad loss of her mum. A truly inspirational conversation about the challenges and joys of travel with one of the UK’s most impressive athletes. On this episode we cover: How she started as a professional swimming Being born with cerebral palsy ‘half of my body doesn’t work properly’ Not envisaging a career until age 8 or 9 (!) Retiring at 30 How her mum’s support made her join the team Not feeling she belonged in a disabled team Playing football, rugby and cricket Not being able to compete for the school Her first national championships age 10 Being inspired to become a Paralympian How her mum was her rock Joining a real swimming club How travel has been one of the best things she’s got from sport Her first Paralympics in Athens in 2004 Travels to sporting competitions and Olympics in Athens, Beijing, London, Berlin, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa Being excited yet disappointed about London getting the bid Swimming encouraging her to travel in her downtime Being the only students with disposable income at university Travelling from Montreal to Toronto and Vancouver, Vietnam, Tokyo, Iceland to Rio de Janeiro Impairments to travel meaning she has to plan ahead Not being cut off to go back-packing Being limited with footwear How swimming never felt like work Missing a connection in South Africa Abseiling down Table Mountain in Cape Town The Brazil World Championships Meeting her partner who swims for Brazil Exploring Rio and the North East of Brazil Feeling lucky to have had the disability How an able bodied person would find her impairment a struggle How everyone has a struggle Growing in confidence in being good at swimming Being physically strong through swimming How the systems in place don’t cater for people like her ‘I don’t think there’s any better education than travel’ How Britain is very well equipped for support in compared to other countries Electric tin openers, left-handed scissors How travel helps you evaluate what makes you happy Travel being a theme in her life for swimming and pleasure Being able to make a difference to other people Her work as a patron to charity Dream Flight Taking 192 seriously ill or disabled children to Orlando How going on the same trip changed her way of seeing things Always choosing something to eat that didn’t need cutting Dream Flight having taken over 6000 children to Florida so far How such trips change people’s lives How the trip changed her own life How her mum becoming ill with cancer made her feel very helpless Her mum passing away when Liz was on the plane on the way to the Beijing Paralympics How her mum was ‘her person’ Making the most out of the time she had left with her mum Swimming in the Paralympics ten days after her mum passed away Winning the Gold How her mum’s death put racing into perspective and ‘revolutionised my training and my life’ How her hard work ultimately paid off Swimming quicker in London 2012 than Beijing but only getting the bronze How London 2012 made a huge difference to Paralympic sport How Channel 4 did a great job in showcasing the Paralympics The disability classification system Lisa working on the Olympics and interviewing Oscar Pistorius The London 2012 opening ceremony Being the athlete that read the oath! Her partner reading the oath at the games in Rio Going to Swansea university business school Going to India and Portugal for weddings Experiencing India with the locals Trying to meet local people for an authentic experience Not just seeing the guide book stuff Climbing Mount Fuji and visiting Tokyo Falling over every 20 seconds on the way down Mount Fuji Taking herself off to the loo to ‘give myself a slap around the face’ Inspiring other people to achieve things Being blessed with having great people in her life Struggling with abseiling with just one side of her body ‘More limbs would be better here’ Trying to make the most of what you’ve get Retiring and now running an employment agency Swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco Bay How swimming is a lonely pursuit Cycling from London to Paris How life is physically harder now she’s not training as the impairment is exhausting Needing more of an adaptable lifestyle Not forgoing what everyone else has Her recruitment co The Ability People How people with disabilities are resourceful and brilliant problem solvers The employment gap for disabled people How Whitney Houston got the swimming team dancing around a hotel room in Durban          

Life’s not always been full of laughs for comedian Phil Nichol, for a start he was born in Britain’s number two crap town, banned by Born Again Christian parents from wearing jeans until 17 and once had a terrifying encounter with wild dogs whilst searching for a Nazi –themed-socialist-folk-music bar in a dark field outside Bangkok. And don’t even ask about ‘Trough Man’… I will let him tell you all about that himself. Talking Canterbury, Aberdeen, Brighton, Newcastle, Toronto, Asia, Oslo, Stockholm, Estonia, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Bulgaria, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Uluru, Darwin, Rio, Jamaica, South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Koh Tao Thailand and more.   On this episode we cover:   His character on stage Stewart Lee His current comedy tour Canterbury, Aberdeen, Brighton His best UK audiences Being a contentious left-leaning person Brighton’s Komedia and open-mindedness Newcastle, Aberdeen and being Scottish and Canadian How Cumbernauld is a bit crap Trying to persuade Channel 4 to tear the whole of Cumbernauld down How gentrification missed Cumbernauld The house his cabinet maker Dad built How not being able to afford a roof is a great incentive to work harder The secret door his Dad built The Canadian’s recruitment of skilled workers Moving to Toronto Being the short kid with baggy clothes and a stutter His devout born again Christian parents His show ‘Your Wrong’ and how childhood bullying informed his humour Mass emigration from Scotland to Canada How a strong currency can make you feel rich Being embraced by the UK comedy scene How comedy has taken off worldwide – eastern Europe South East Asia, Oslo, Stockholm, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona…regular comedy shows. How Bulgaria is a bit grey How London is one of the most beautiful cities in the world Monkey nuts at the Comedy Café in Amsterdam Crazy nights at Gay Pride in Amsterdam Trough Man and Son of Trough Man (don’t even ASK if you’re in any way queasy) The Eagle and the Cock Ring The red light district and Dam Square Lisa’s visit to the Kit Kat Club in Berlin (the conversation descends quickly around here!) London’s Torture Garden Thrash metal Thai bands singing Ozzy Osbourne Getting chased by wild dogs whilst searching for a Nazi –themed-socialist-folk-music bar in the dark night in the countryside outside Bangkok Searching for the dwarf-run Hobbit House bar in Manila (Philippines) after reading Lord of the Rings Little Guys – another dwarf run bar on the bay in Manila Getting married in Australia His father in law who went walkabout and settled in Wonboyn National Park The post World War One baby boom in Australian Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Uluru, Darwin, the Kakadu National Park rain forest, the Arnhem Land, hungry alligators and crocodiles, Aboriginal guides, Bill Bryson’s Down Under and what can kill you in Australia Being chased by large spiders, or killed by rattlesnakes and Chihuahuas Interviewing Bebel Gilberto in Rio, Brazil Running the Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica Ten comedians in The Zimbali Honeymoon Lodge at the Durban Comedy Festival Having tea with his personal butler, wild monkeys and springbok Feeling lucky that his comedy has taken him around the world His tour – a month in New Zealand at the Auckland Comedy Festival, Australia, South east Asian – Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka, Nara, the temples and Shinto Temples. Building his confidence to be in comedy Born Again Christian’s banning denim Being raised in ‘The Brethren Assembly’ and evil buttons How travel broadens the mind Canadian women and their pass-the-parcel clothing Going off the grid for 8 weeks in Koh Tao Thailand – diving, boxing and riding a scooter How ambient rock from My Morning Jacket helped him move on        

In this episode of Digital Workplace Impact, Paul Miller catches up with the winners of the Digital Workplace of the Year Awards 2018. Tune in and hear from Aaron Kim from Royal Bank of Canada, Liberty Mutual’s Troy Campano and Cisco’s Alan McGinty, as they tell us what it’s like to be recognized in these awards, what makes for a winning digital workplace, their lessons learned along the way and their focus for the future. Show notes, links and resources for this episode: Digital Workplace of the Year Awards: https://digitalworkplacegroup.com/digital-workplace-year-awards Digital Workplace Experience 2018: https://www.dwexperience.com/2018 Digital Workplace Impact podcast: How London’s Heathrow Airport is preparing for digital take-off: https://digitalworkplacegroup.com/dwg_podcast/how-londons-heathrow-airport-is-preparing-for-digital-take-off

Travelling the breadth of the UK in her enviable job as the presenter of BBC1’s Escape to the Country is more calming than Sonali Shah’s previous travels which included making a ‘kidnap plan’ when filming in Afghanistan, needing armed guards at her wedding in Kenya and being stuck in a military coup in Bangkok. With family from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and India she’s a true child of the Commonwealth and also a Londoner through and through.    On this episode we cover:   Feeling like a true Londoner Coming from an East African Asia family Being a true child of the commonwealth Her family in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda The Indian work ethic Lisa and Sonali’s shared Indian background Her dad studying Pharmacy at Bradford University in Yorkshire Her mother training to become a midwife The British Asian Community in England Growing up in Harrow, London Growing up speaking Gujarati Beating playground bullies Dealing with racism Having a foot in both camps Loving her Indian wardrobe and Indian dance Huge Indian weddings Great curry! Being a vegetarian Visiting Africa as a child How London is the best city in the world Being in love with London Spending every summer in Kenya and Tanzania Visiting India for the first time Lisa’s experience in India The weird feeling of looking Indian but not actually being Indian Worrying about Malaria now she has kids How we are now a bit more risk conscious Filming a documentary in Afghanistan. Seeing the beauty in Afghanistan through the destruction Visiting Haiti after the earthquake Visiting China after the earthquake Reporting on the Beijing Olympics Supporting arsenal since childhood The departure of Arsene Wenger Reporting for BBC Sport on triathlon in New Zealand., Canada, San Diego, Stockholm and more Having to go on ‘hostile a environment course’ Preparing for being potentially kidnapped in Kabul Feeling vulnerable in Kabul Wearing a Hijab Hoping American helicopters wouldn’t think the camera was a weapon Kids avoiding mines cluster bombs in Afghanistan The Garden Route in South Africa Loving Safaris Brazil Being mistaken for a local in Japan The beauty of weddings abroad Weddings in Spain, Africa, India, Greece… The most fabulous wedding she attended The beauty of Rajasthan in India Greek Orthodox weddings in Greece Getting married in Kenya White water rafting in Seattle and Australia Gorilla watching in Uganda How travel has changed since having kids Not wanting to spoil the kids Taking the kids to Dubai Kids and sleep or rather the lack of it How glamping beats camping Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater How Italy is great for vegetarians Rediscovering Europe with children in tow The peril of being tied into school holidays Childhood trips to Butlins, Pontins and Blackpool Why camping is an alien concept to Asians Her job on BBC1’s Escape to the Country Showing people properties around the country Travelling the UK for three nights a week Climate change and its effect on the seasons and weather patterns Climate change’s effect on the Maldives Devon, Cornwall, Norfolk, the Peak District, dry stone walls, Chatsworth House. Why the ‘mystery house’ is always the favourite A celebrity version of Escape to the Country Moving to Brighton or Sussex Being stuck in a military coup in Bangkok The 2006 Tsunami A terrifying tsunami warning when in Malaysia Her strange holiday in South Africa shortly after the murder of British honeymooner Anni Dewani Providing armed guards at her own wedding in Kenya The girl from Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro

(Click the photo for more info!) The Buckingham Effect Today in the Lounge, Nick speaks with Skip Sroka and London Walder, who both have a little something in common... Julia Buckingham! When Julia was on the show she mentioned one of her designers who went on to start her own firm. Later that day London messaged us to say she WAS that designer! So we knew we had to get London on the show! Skip is a friend and fellow designer of Julia's who impacted her design career along the way. London is from Wicker Park in Chicago. Her favorite movie is Captain Fantastic. Her favorite childhood memory is from when she was a gymnast. She would travel, stay in hotels, and hang out with her friends before meets and practices. London's favorite retail store to shop in is in anything vintage because the items are unique and not mass produced. "Beer, wine or cocktail, London?" BEER. All things beer, such as IPAs and the experience of going to breweries to try out new and different beers. How London got Started in Interior Design     (Click either photo for more of London's work!) London always had a creative mind and she feels like she's been interested in interior design forever. As a young child, she would always redesign spaces in her mind. London attended Illinois State University for Interior and Environmental Design. She started out as a liberal arts student and then later applied to the interior design program. She had one internship her junior year doing price checks and organizing which helped her receive a great technical understanding of interior design. She says that school is so different from the real world. In school, you really learn the technical aspects of design such as using computer programs, learning how to finish a space, learning the safety of the materials, and learning how green materials are. Her very first studio design class was residential and then the rest of her classes focused mainly on commercial design. London enjoyed the fact that school focused on becoming a technical designer so that she could then go on to learn about the business side of interior design later. When London graduated in 2010, there were no design positions available for her. She applied for about 200 jobs and then began working retail at Crate and Barrel. During her time there, London learned from all the designers that came into the store with their clients. She had a friend who knew someone in the lighting store and moved on to a job as a customer service rep for the company. This is where she first started learning more about interior design from a business perspective. London worked her way up to later become Showroom Manager. She says it was an awesome experience which she still applies to her business today. London also worked at a furnishing company and then received her first design job (other than small projects and freelance work) with Julia Buckingham. "The Buckingham Effect" London says that working with Julia was an incredible learning experience. She loves Julia's confidence and how she explains everything to her clients well. London helped to facilitate product development for Julia's line. She also worked as a designer and helped with the office flow. London says it was the perfect first design job. She tells us that Julia runs a tight ship and has high expectations from everyone who works with her. She loves that Julia is the full package for her clients. London worked with Julia for just over a year and also took another lead design position before she felt like she was at a crossroads in her career. The Business Today Today, London is working for herself. She is looking to hire an intern, open up a storefront, and get a team together. She still has a lot of research to do. Right now, London has about 10 clients in progress, a few projects she's finishing up with, and some in the pipelines. She feels like she is in a good place. London does quite a bit of kitchen and baths due to referrals.

(Click the photo for more info!) The Buckingham Effect Today in the Lounge, Nick speaks with Skip Sroka and London Walder, who both have a little something in common... Julia Buckingham! When Julia was on the show she mentioned one of her designers who went on to start her own firm. Later that day London messaged us to say she WAS that designer! So we knew we had to get London on the show! Skip is a friend and fellow designer of Julia's who impacted her design career along the way. London is from Wicker Park in Chicago. Her favorite movie is Captain Fantastic. Her favorite childhood memory is from when she was a gymnast. She would travel, stay in hotels, and hang out with her friends before meets and practices. London's favorite retail store to shop in is in anything vintage because the items are unique and not mass produced. "Beer, wine or cocktail, London?" BEER. All things beer, such as IPAs and the experience of going to breweries to try out new and different beers. How London got Started in Interior Design     (Click either photo for more of London's work!) London always had a creative mind and she feels like she's been interested in interior design forever. As a young child, she would always redesign spaces in her mind. London attended Illinois State University for Interior and Environmental Design. She started out as a liberal arts student and then later applied to the interior design program. She had one internship her junior year doing price checks and organizing which helped her receive a great technical understanding of interior design. She says that school is so different from the real world. In school, you really learn the technical aspects of design such as using computer programs, learning how to finish a space, learning the safety of the materials, and learning how green materials are. Her very first studio design class was residential and then the rest of her classes focused mainly on commercial design. London enjoyed the fact that school focused on becoming a technical designer so that she could then go on to learn about the business side of interior design later. When London graduated in 2010, there were no design positions available for her. She applied for about 200 jobs and then began working retail at Crate and Barrel. During her time there, London learned from all the designers that came into the store with their clients. She had a friend who knew someone in the lighting store and moved on to a job as a customer service rep for the company. This is where she first started learning more about interior design from a business perspective. London worked her way up to later become Showroom Manager. She says it was an awesome experience which she still applies to her business today. London also worked at a furnishing company and then received her first design job (other than small projects and freelance work) with Julia Buckingham. "The Buckingham Effect" London says that working with Julia was an incredible learning experience. She loves Julia's confidence and how she explains everything to her clients well. London helped to facilitate product development for Julia's line. She also worked as a designer and helped with the office flow. London says it was the perfect first design job. She tells us that Julia runs a tight ship and has high expectations from everyone who works with her. She loves that Julia is the full package for her clients. London worked with Julia for just over a year and also took another lead design position before she felt like she was at a crossroads in her career. The Business Today Today, London is working for herself. She is looking to hire an intern, open up a storefront, and get a team together. She still has a lot of research to do. Right now, London has about 10 clients in progress, a few projects she's finishing up with, and some in the pipelines. She feels like she is in a good place. London does quite a bit of kitchen and baths due to referrals.

In this program we take a look at the latest news stories including: • Protecting Infrastructure Corridors • Detecting distracted drivers • Why people tailgate • Sydney or Melbourne – who’s congestion is worse? • Formula E – Audi joins electric motor racing • Alleviating weekend traffic congestion We drive the second generation Audi Q5 and hot SQ5 cross-country, and discuss their very clever upgrade to their all-wheel drive system. And in our quirky news segment we take a look at: • What centralized swam control can do for autonomous cars. • How London is helping claustrophobics get around Have a question or comment? Send it to overdrive@drivenmedia.com.au You can listen to previous programs and longer segments of each of the features by going to our web site at drivenmedia.com.au or podcast the whole program on iTunes or your favourite podcast service. Originally aired on 15th July 2017.

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