Podcast appearances and mentions of John Hardy

Joe Pardavila sits down with Terri Eagle, renowned luxury marketing leader and author of The Champagne CEO: A Sparkling Journey of Success Through Courage, Confidence, and Collaboration. With over 25 years of experience shaping iconic brands like L'Oreal, Mont Blanc, and David Yurman, Terri shares her remarkable journey from slinging pizzas at her family's Seattle shop to becoming a visionary in the luxury industry. Discover how Terri's early lessons in customer service and work ethic from her father fueled her relentless drive, and learn why she's been dubbed the “Madonna of entrepreneurs” for her ability to reinvent herself across industries. Dive into her insights on storytelling's critical role in luxury branding, the art of building passionate teams, and fostering joy in high-pressure workplaces. Terri also unveils her latest venture, the Terri Eagle Group, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses refine sales strategies, marketing, and operational excellence. From hilarious anecdotes about oversized Texas furniture in a NYC apartment to heartfelt reflections on her 32-year marriage with husband Bart Eagle, this episode is a toast to resilience, innovation, and living life to the fullest. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that sparkles with wisdom for aspiring leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.TERRI EAGLE is a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer, specializing in growth and marketing strategies for top businesses. With more than 25 years of experience, Terri has led growth strategies for luxury brands, including L'Oreal, Montblanc, David Yurman, John Hardy and Morilee. A transformational leader, she has driven small to large scale business modernization while creating organizational and customer value. Terri has a proven ability to recruit and build high performing teams. As a trusted mentor, she guides both seasoned and emerging leaders toward success. Business and marketing growth strategies are a winning combination for her career success. She has been part of 6 different business industries, with an expertise in brand reinvention, strategic innovation, and change management to foster growth. Originally from Seattle, Terri now lives in New York City, with her husband Bart, and their pup Kazzy, loves cooking and entertaining, travel, music, cycling, and Anguilla beaches for R&R.

Reed Krakoff's approach to design is anything but ordinary. And yet, he's one of the chief architects of the accessible luxury movement. Before his nearly 20-year run at Coach, where he fully changed the game, he worked at Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. And more recently, he did a much-talked-about stint at Tiffany. Now, he's advising the LVMH-linked investment firm L Catterton on multiple brands, including the 50-year-old jeweler John Hardy. He and Lauren discuss all that and more—from growing up to in Connecticut to getting fired in New York City, and what it felt like to experience truly next-level success. Reed also has advice for today's brand builders. Coach Ergo Bag Coach Hamptons Bag Coach Soho Bag Tiffany's Sterling Silver Bamboo Flatware set Tiffany's Sterling Silver Tin Can  Tiffany's Blackberry Basket Tiffany's Sterling Silver Pencil Sharpener Uniqlo Down Jackets Uniqlo Cashmere Sweaters To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump s'accorde une pause de 90 jours avant de mettre en application les nouveaux tarifs douaniers. Le président américain semble vouloir donner du temps à la négociation pour les pays qui le veulent. Mais il augmente les droits de douane frappant les importations en provenance de Chine à 125%, alors que Pékin semble faire de la résistance. Dans ce contexte géopolitique mondial très perturbé, notre champion wallon de la maintenance prédictive des machines, I-care, a décidé de reporter son entrée en bourse. Elle devait se faire cette année. L'IPO sera peut-être finalisée en 2026. La pharma européenne pourrait être visée par une nouvelle salve de droits de douanes de Donald Trump. Le président américain a décidé de s'attaquer à ce secteur de la santé. Les valeurs européennes du secteur ont décroché hier. Les professionnels alertent sur la situation. "C'est la réalité qui dépasse la fiction", nous dit John Hardy, responsable mondial de la stratégie macro chez Saxo Bank et originaire du Texas. Son interview complète est à retrouver ici. Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l’oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l’essentiel de l’info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L’Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of Market View, we’re going to let our imagination run wild and look at some Outrageous Predictions for the year of 2025. If you recall, online trading and investment firm Saxo comes up with a series of out-of-the-world predictions at this time every year. The Outrageous Predictions is a series of events that, while highly unlikely, could just happen, and that would send shockwaves across financial markets. The predictions are meant to spark discussions and challenge consensus around key themes driving markets. Some of Saxo’s Outrageous Predictions include Trump 2.0 blowing up the US dollar, Nvidia ballooning to twice the value of Apple with the availability in volume of its revolutionary 208-billion transistor Blackwell chip and China unleashing CNY 50 trillion stimulus to reflate the country’s economy. Others include how an electrification boom could find OPEC’s relevance shrinking further and how the US could impose an AI data centre tax as power prices run wild. But what are the potential market implications of the various predictions and how far would they bring about a round of whiplash for global investors? On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the predictions with John Hardy, Chief Macro Strategist at Saxo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen engages in an insightful conversation with John Hardy, a titan of Australian retail who has led multiple national brands including Godfreys, Barbecues Galore, and Amart Furniture to remarkable success. With over four decades of retail experience, John shares his proven approach to building sales cultures and transforming retail businesses.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction and retail leadership journey05:13 The importance of sales culture10:46 Building customer loyalty18:58 Leadership and team development25:44 Driving organizational change33:44 The future of retail38:35 The power of enthusiasm45:13 Rapid-fire questions and conclusionAbout John HardyJohn Hardy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over five decades in the retail industry. His journey through some of Australia's and New Zealand's most celebrated retail brands has seen him at the helm of transformative growth and strategic turnarounds, establishing him as a venerated figure in sales, marketing, and strategic leadership.John's tenure as CEO and Board Member across various esteemed retail organizations illustrates a career dedicated to excellence in sales techniques, marketing, retail leasing, and developing and procuring private label brands/products. His strategic acumen has been the cornerstone of performance revivals for notable companies such as Barbeques Galore, Amart Furniture, and Fusion Retail Brands, where his leadership catalyzed significant growth and market repositioning.John led Godfreys through its boom years, demonstrating his exceptional capability to steer the company through periods of change. He served as CEO from June 2016 to June 2017 and again from May 2018 to May 2019, in addition to his role as a Board Member from March 2016 to May 2019. His leadership was characterized by a deep understanding of the retail landscape and an unyielding commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.His role at Fusion Retail Brands further exemplifies his capacity to guide and transform retail operations. He served as CEO from September 2014 until April 2017 and maintained a position on the Board until May 2019. John's influence extended to Amart Furniture, where, as CEO from August 2012 to September 2014, he implemented strategies that propelled the company toward greater profitability and market share.John's foundational years in the industry, starting as a Salesperson in 1966, progressing to Sales Manager, and eventually leading Godfreys as CEO for over 26 years, underscore a career built on the principles of hard work, innovation, and an intimate knowledge of what drives consumer engagement and loyalty.Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hardy-retail/About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is quite simply that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.A sought-after speaker, facilitator and advisor to global leaders, Simon has demonstrated the efficacy of his line method for over 20 years with Fortune 500 companies, heads of...

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Jonah Horton. An improviser at heart from the mountains of North Carolina, Jonah Horton blends his wide array of influences such as Joni Mitchell, Sam Bush, John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius, and Béla Fleck to create his signature sound that is easily recognizable whether he is playing mandolin or bass. As a sideman, he has worked with John Cowan (Newgrass Revival, The Doobie Brothers), The Krüger Brothers, Joseph Henson (US Army Blues), Charles Billingsly, and Scott Vestal (Sam Bush Band). His love for performance, when paired with his passion for creating a unique fusion of folk, jazz, bluegrass, and Americana, make him an exciting artist for any music lover to enjoy.  You can keep up with Jonah and order his new album via his website HERE. You can also follow him on his Instagram HERE.  Songs featured in this episode: “Smoke Signal Clouds” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Don't Think Twice” by Jonah and the Kruger Bros. (Youtube) “All in Vain” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Deja Vu” by The Trailblazers (Space and Time) “EMD” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022)  “John Hardy” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022) “Boomerang” by John Cowan (FICTION) “American Dreams” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Prof. Sir John Hardy je največkrat citirani britanski raziskovalec na področju Alzheimerjeve bolezni. Poleg viteškega naslova in članstva v britanski kraljevi družbi, je tudi dobitnik priznanja Breaktrough Prize in pa prestižne nagrade The Brain Prize za izreden doprinos k nevroznanosti. Pretekli teden je bil osrednji govorec na mednarodni nevroznanstveni konferenci v Ljubljani, tudi o tem pa več v nadaljevanju, ko povemo, v čem je njegovo delo in izsledki tako prebojno. Avtorica oddaje in prevod: Mojca Delač. Lektura: Saša Grčman. Bral: Matej Rus. (To je posebna, daljša različica oddaje)

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Self Help Antidote, I chat down with my long time friend and collaborator, John Hardy, the Managing Director and Founder of FASTER Health and Fitness Limited. John is not only revolutionizing the fitness industry with cutting-edge training methodologies, but he's also an improv performer and stand-up comedian who masterfully blends the performing arts with professional development.Join us as John shares his journey from being told he had no talent in the arts (thanks dad) to becoming a successful performer and entrepreneur. We dive deep into the power of storytelling and how it's woven into every aspect of marketing and communication. John explains why improv isn't just about quick wit—it's about mastering communication, being in the moment, and reacting with structure and rapport.We explore the vital role of communication in all areas of life—work, relationships, leadership—and question why it's often overlooked in formal training. John breaks down how being present, empathetic inquiry, and reflective listening can transform interactions and lead to more meaningful connections.We also discuss our thoughts on psychological safety and why it's crucial for fostering creativity and high performance, whether in the workplace or on stage. Discover how embracing mistakes, playing with ideas, and providing a safe yet challenging environment can lead to incredible growth and innovation.If you're looking to enhance your communication skills, unlock your creative potential, and learn how to create systems that lead to success, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Whether you're a coach, leader, or simply someone looking to improve your interactions, John Hardy's wisdom will inspire you to see communication as both an art and a science. Tune in and discover how to harness the power of storytelling, improv, and dynamic systems to elevate your professional and personal life.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

While the US election is increasingly stealing headlines, this week is all about the Nvidia earnings report Wednesday. Markets are holding their breath to see if the AI mastodon can keep delivering against astronomical expectations. In this episode, we take the pulse of the AI industry, while we also discuss what's the next big thing in the US presidential election after the Democratic national convention has concluded. Peter Garnry and John Hardy are the experts in the studio with Søren Otto. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and SaxoStrats Market Strategy Team here. Click here to open an account with Saxo.

We're back! And what a crazy summer it's been. One of the most dramatic market crashes in years, a change of the Democratic candidate and an assassination attempt on the Republican candidate are just some of the things that have been happening. In a new setup, the SaxoMarketCall now features several familiar experts, while Søren Otto is still steering the ship. In this episode, Peter Garnry and staple of the market call, John Hardy try to give investors an overview of what has happened during summer and how it may affect investment portfolios. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and SaxoStrats Market Strategy Team here. Click here to open an account with Saxo. We hope you like our new weekly setup and we are very happy to take any feedback.

We would love your feedback! Send us a text message!In today's episode, we spoke with the incredibly insightful (and entertaining) John Hardy, CEO of RSL Tasmania.John is the ultimate story teller, and takes us on his own leadership journey which started in the UK Military and has led him to now being CEO of RSL Tasmania, and living in his own slice of paradise near Hobart. His ability to always remember where he began and the challenges he has had throughout life leads him to be an incredibly grounded and insightful leader - and a bit of a character that we just loved listening to. There was very little interviewing in today's episode because John just told his story, and we listened and learned. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.******************************************************Want to check out how Authentic your organisation is? Take our free online Authentimeter Assessment tool hereYou can find full shownotes for this episode and more here Visit our website The Real Learning ExperienceFollow us on instagram or Linked InGot a question for the Podcast? You can drop us a voice message via instagram or email us at: theculturenerds@reallearning.com.auThanks to our Podcasting producer, Josh at Deadset Podcasting for all his work behind the scenes. Thanks for listening!

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/future-frontiers-the-future-landscape-of-alzheimers-therapeutics/26348/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/comparative-efficacy-subq-vs-intravenous-dmts-in-alzheimers-disease/26347/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/therapeutic-insights-navigating-the-use-and-challenges-of-disease-modifying-therapies/26346/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/breaking-ground-the-latest-data-on-ad-disease-modifying-therapies/26345/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/markers-of-memory-pathological-biomarkers-of-clinical-mci-due-to-ad/26344/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/precision-imaging-mris-critical-role-in-early-mci-ad-diagnosis/26343/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/beyond-guesswork-validated-methods-for-mci-assessment-in-alzheimers-diagnosis/26342/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/inequity-and-illness-understanding-mci-disease-course-and-severity-for-racial-minorities/26341/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/the-subtle-onset-understanding-early-mci-ad-symptoms/26340/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 25-07-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/dementia-on-a-spectrum-preclinical-stages-of-mci-in-ad/26339/ This series of micro-episodes will provide important information on slowing progression in mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease. Drs. Marwan Sabbagh and John Hardy discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease.

https://youtu.be/eIGdnieYM_sIn this episode, I welcome Sachin K. Bhargava, the Senior Director of Digital Products and e-commerce at John Hardy, a leading luxury jewelry brand. Sachin brings a wealth of experience from his roles at notable companies like Gilt Groupe, Mack Weldon, and Bespoke Post. He shares with us his journey in e-commerce, emphasizing the importance of creating exceptional customer experiences and the evolving KPIs in today's digital landscape.Sachin shares insights on the challenges of attribution in omnichannel marketing, the integration of AI tools for better decision-making, and the significance of retention strategies over acquisition in a competitive market.Additionally, Sachin offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of digital marketing and operations, highlighting the need for specialized expertise and the benefits of leveraging fractional work. We also learn about his unique background as a professional dancer and his entrepreneurial venture with Any Baby, a gender-neutral baby clothing line.Tune in to gain actionable tips on enhancing customer experiences, leveraging data, and balancing passion with career growth in the dynamic world of e-commerce.Website: https://www.vimmi.netEmail us: info@vimmi.netPodcast website: https://vimmi.net/ecom-pulse-podcast/Talk to us on Social:LinkedIn Vimmi: https://il.linkedin.com/company/vimmiLinkedIn Eitan Koter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiCommunicationsGuest: Sachin K. Bhargava, the Senior Director of Digital Products and e-commerce at John HardyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-k-bhargava/Any Baby - https://anybaby.io/SKB Digital - https://www.skb.digital/Sachin's online course for entrepreneurs trying to scale an e-commerce brand -https://www.udemy.com/course/entrepreneurship-digital-strategy-academy/?referralCode=091CCA9766137BB8CE93 Takeaways:Providing a great customer experience is crucial for e-commerce success, and it should be tailored to the specific needs of each brand.Different businesses have different KPIs, and it's important to measure and optimize them based on the specific goals and context of the brand.AI can be a valuable tool in improving decision-making and optimizing marketing efforts, but it should be used in conjunction with human expertise.Attribution in an omnichannel environment is challenging, and better technology solutions are needed to track and understand customer journeys.Entrepreneurs face challenges in acquiring the necessary expertise and resources to run a successful business, and leveraging fractional work can be a cost-effective solution.Experimentation, data analysis, and iteration are key to finding effective marketing tactics and optimizing performance.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background02:00 Delivering a Great Customer Experience05:14 The Role of AI in Decision-Making10:14 Challenges of Attribution in an Omnichannel Environment16:09 Overcoming Challenges as an Entrepreneur

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share interviews they captured live from the JCK 2024 show floor, including Jan Patrick Smith, CEO of John Hardy; David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council; Gina Fahnestock, Senior Associate of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Brilliant Earth; Wesley Tucker, CEO of Tracr; Marie Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability Officer of Kering; and Susan Jaques, President and CEO of GIA. Sponsored by Tracr: tracr.com

J. D. Crowe & The New South @ The Holiday Inn, Lexington KY, November 1974. J. D. Crowe, banjo and baritone vocals; Tony Rice, guitar and lead vocals; Ricky Skaggs, mandolin/fiddle, lead and tenor vocals; Bobby Slone, bass.

J. D. Crowe & The New South @ The Holiday Inn, Lexington KY, November 1974. J. D. Crowe, banjo and baritone vocals; Tony Rice, guitar and lead vocals; Ricky Skaggs, mandolin/fiddle, lead and tenor vocals; Bobby Slone, bass.

The visionary John Hardy has led a legendary career in jewelry, hospitality, design and education. In today's episode, he takes Melissa through the thrilling journey of his life – from the beginning of his iconic jewelry line to the Green School (which gained global recognition from his TED talk) to the innovative boutique hotel, Bambu Indah. He shares his thoughts on why Bali is unlike anywhere else in the world, and why he believes bamboo is the hope for the future. Plus- on this week's Indagare Insight Melissa shares her insider tips for jewelry shopping abroad.Follow John HardyJohn Hardy Jewelry: johnhardy.comCarina Hardy Jewelry: carinahardy.comGreen School: greenschool.orgBambu Indah: bambuindah.comBamboo U: bamboou.comBamboo Pure: bamboopurebali.comIbuku: ibuku.comFollow IndagareWebsite: indagare.comInstagram: instagram.com/indagaretravelYoutube: youtube.com/@indagaretravelFollow Melissa on Instagram: instagram.com/indagarefounder

Joining the show this week is an industry titan who is shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals. Our guest is none other than Founder of the Radical Innovation hospitality awards, Founder and Chairman of the Hardy Group, John Hardy!John joins Host Dan Ryan to discuss the importance of innovation and creativity. John reflects on his journey, the challenges, and triumphs of innovative hospitality development, and the future trends shaping the industry. Discover his insights on creating unique, experiential hotels and the importance of continual innovation.Takeaways: Hospitality is about how you treat guests whether they are in your house or hotel. It is about making them feel comfortable, providing for their needs, and surprising them with extras. Innovation in the hotel industry often comes from outsiders rather than industry insiders, encouraging radical thinking. Creativity thrives when intuition guides decision-making, paving the way for unconventional ideas to flourish.Innovation often arises from challenging industry norms and embracing creativity. Embrace unconventional thinking and foster a culture of innovation to drive progress and success in your endeavors.The shift towards experiential accommodations like AutoCamp and Airbnb reflects a growing trend among younger consumers who are less brand loyal. To stay competitive, big brands are adapting to offer unique experiences tailored to this trend.Embrace risk, dedication, and innovative ideas to drive success. The people who will drive the industry forward are those who are willing to put in the time and effort and aren't afraid to risk failure. In challenging times with fluctuating interest rates, it's an opportunity to elevate deal-making skills and seize smarter opportunities for future success. Success lies in mastering both the risk and reward game throughout fluctuating cycles.Quote of the Show:“I never let somebody second guess what I thought was the right thing to do.” - John HardyLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hardy-3a677812/ Website: https://www.radicalinnovation.io/ Website: https://www.jhgi.com/ Shout Outs:15:46 - I. M. Pei15:49 - Philip Johnson15:51 - William B Tabler16:03 - Morris Lapidus16:18 - Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/ 17:52 - Hyatt Atlanta: https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/atlgh-grand-hyatt-atlanta-in-buckhead 18:02 - Trammell Crow 20:24 - Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 25:12 - Barry Sternlicht: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Sternlicht 26:42 - Bill Kimpton31:26 - Westin Hotels: https://westin.marriott.com/32:15 - HD Magazine: https://hospitalitydesign.com/ 32:30 - Mike Mazigian32:31 - Simon Turner32:34 - Jim Woods32:46 - Wing Chow40:34 - UNLV: https://www.unlv.edu/ 40:39 - NYU: https://www.nyu.edu/ 48:48 - Autocamp: https://autocamp.com/49:03 - Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ 54:51 - Steve Higgins54:54 - W Hotels: https://w-hotels.marriott.com/ Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419

Louise Hardy is the daughter of former administrator John Hardy and Marie Hardy, the founder of Air North and Hardy Aviation. Despite the notoriety of her parents, Louise has very much carved her own path, even if she ended up working in the family business.  A mum of two boys, Louise says she isn't one for confrontation but her mum low comes from a moment when she had to stick to her guns to ensure her own son's safety.  She's  always had a creative flare but despite having many different and varied career paths including a vegetarian cafe. However, she didn't fall into dressmaking until later in life, launching her successful business Hello Chook. Find the business here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032867576214 

Callan Paske, Head of Communications and Engagement at TasWater, puts the call out for Tasmanians to have their say on water prices. Colby McKercher, North Melbourne Football Club player, chats with Kaz & Tubes ahead of his first Tassie game at Blundstone Arena this Saturday. Alice Skinner, Eleanor Johns, and Cliff Giddings, preview their production of CATS: Young Actors Edition at Wrest Point this weekend. John Hardy, CEO of RSL Tasmania, details the importance of ANZAC Day.  And, Lauren Sheppard, Managing Director of Moo Brew is featured in this week's Tassie Trailblazers: Inspirational Tasmanian Women segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you'll learn in this episode: Why working with jewelry designers is part business, part therapy. Why the jewelry industry is picking up its pace to match the fashion industry, and why this trend might backfire. Why customer feedback on comfort and wearability is essential for jewelry brands. How Lionel defines success for his jewelry clients. What caused so many fashion houses to develop fine jewelry lines in the last few years, and what this trend means for the industry.  About Lionel Geneste Lionel Geneste is a fashion and luxury industry veteran, having worked for John Hardy, Givenchy, Catherine Malandrino and Randolph Duke in various capacities, from global marketing to communications and merchandising. He is also the founder of the gift-giving service b.Sophisticated. Born in Tehran to French parents, Geneste grew up as a modern nomad: Cairo, Istanbul, Lagos, Beirut, Paris are just a few places he once called home. And so he acquired an eclectic eye, at an early age, for the refined and urbane—only further encouraged by his clotheshorse mother and her like-minded friends. Additional Resources Website Instagram Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: How does an independent jewelry brand get noticed? For some lucky jewelers, the secret is Lionel Geneste. Lionel is a jewelry strategist and advisor who has launched iconic brands, shown new collections at Paris couture week, and gotten small jewelry artists into top stores. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how the jewelry industry compares to the fashion industry; the trends, opportunities and challenges jewelers are facing today; and how he chooses his clients (and why he has to believe in their work). Read the episode transcript here. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey, exploring the hidden world of art around you. Because every piece of art has a story, and jewelry is no exception. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. Today, I'm talking with Lionel Geneste. He's an independent strategist in the jewelry industry. He does this after 15 years in fashion, so he knows fashion and jewelry. Welcome back. Let's say people haven't seen the lines of these jewels or the independent jewelers that you represent. Do they say, “Oh, I haven't seen this. I want it for my store”? Lionel: Right. They do that. Everybody has access to everything pretty much now, with Instagram or even stores posting on their websites. I tend to have a collection or a certain number of pieces with me, and then I distribute it amongst the stores I work with. I still give the list of everything I have within the U.S. So, if a client has seen something and it's not within their store, I will send it to them to present to the client. It's very interesting. Once the client knows the brand, they really go for it. They dig into the Instagram to see other pieces. I think you have to be very fluid and flexible, and you have to be able to move around your jewelry if you want to accommodate your plan. Sharon: What are the first things you advise people, your new clients, on? Is it to get involved with social media? Lionel: I know we all hear the stories of people selling off Instagram. I think the brick and mortar is still—at a certain level, we're talking about jewelry. It's different below $8,000. It's very rare when someone buys it from a website. Even a website like Moda Operandi, for example, if there is a piece— Sharon: Which one? Lionel: Moda Operandi. It's a website that was launched on the idea of doing trunk shows on there. For example, they will very often ask for the piece to be sent so they can show it to their clients. It's rare that they buy it directly off the website. I think for pieces that are $500 to $2,000, maybe $3,000, but above a certain price, the clients want to see it, feel it. Sharon: And touch it. When you look for new clients, what do you look for? What would you consider new? Would you consider if the way they make it is new? Lionel: There are there a few things. If I take them, for example, Mike Joseph is very interesting. He has great technique. The jewelry is going to be well made. He made this entire collection of flowers in titanium, but he used the reverse side of titanium to have it as a matte finish, as opposed to a very glossy one. I think with this collection, when he was at couture, he won two prizes. So, I think he is both innovative and has great technique. Vishal, I like his take on traditional Indian jewelry, which has a lot of gold and stones, but he makes it much more sleek. The thing is not to see the metal. I don't know if you're familiar with the portrait cut. Sharon: No, I'm not. Lionel: The portrait cut is a slab of diamond. It's the Maharaja who built the Taj Mahal who actually asked his jeweler to do this type of slab of diamonds to put on top of their portraits so it would bring a shine to the miniature. So, it's a technique, and Vishal does rings and earrings. I think that's an interesting new way. I'm always looking for people who bring something new to the table. Sharon: You mentioned the perspective. How could their perspective be new? When you talk to other art jewelers, sometimes you look at a piece and it looks normal, then they tell you the stories behind it and you understand it better. Lionel: True. You can always try to understand the story. When you see Vishal make some of these pieces, I think you almost don't need the explanation. You see that there is something new there. I'm not saying it's wrong to try to have the story behind it, but I kind of like when—I've had numerous jewelers come in. They're coming to me and showing me things, and the thing I hear the most is, “I couldn't find this on the market.” And I look at the pieces, and I'm like, “I can bring you in 10 stores when there's exactly the same thing.” And I think, “No.” Sharon: So it's their technique with the materials they use. Lionel: The technique, the material, the inspiration. With Vishal it's the reinterpretation of traditional Indian jewelry, but it's still very modern and light. Sylvie has more inspiration from literature or drawings. She goes to museums to find her inspiration. Sharon: I was just thinking, do you represent people who are goldsmiths themselves making the jewelry, as opposed to them designing it and they have a goldsmith make it? Lionel: Mike and Vishal have their own factories, so they are really following from the beginning, from the start. Sylvie has an atelier. She draws. Sharon: Were you a maker of jewelry? Lionel: No. Never. I've always liked jewelry, but I was never a jewelry maker. Sharon: Have you learned over the years how something is made? Lionel: Yes. I've learned more about the stones. I've learned more about the techniques. It's important to sell something, as you said earlier, to bring the most information. People are really curious today about how it's made and the story behind it. Sharon: No matter who your client is, are they interested in the way it's made? Do they ask you questions? Lionel: There are different profiles. People who just respond to the look of it are not curious, and it depends on the jewelry itself. With Vishal, because of this new way and this new cut of diamond, people are asking. It's always interesting to get the background on it because there is a new historical background. Mike, for example, with his flowers connection, people were really intrigued by the use of titanium and how it was not used traditionally. So, yes, you get questions on that. Sharon: How often do you see something new that you haven't seen before? Is it once a year? Lionel: It's rare, actually, when you see people who are bringing something really new, a new proposal. Some people are doing stuff in a great way. Not everything has to be groundbreaking, and I get that. I go to couture every year, so I kind of scout, but just for myself. I like to see what's going on. That's not where I'm going to have a new client or anything. It's interesting to me to see what's new. Sometimes I see someone, and I refer them to all the stores, saying, “You should go and see that brand. It's really cool. It's new.” Sharon: Do you advise a store to go look at the different jewelry? Lionel: Yeah, I would, even if I don't work with them. I think stores appreciate that I do that. I think the one thing I'm known for is taking on brands that are different and unique. When I point out someone that I think is great, they will listen. Sharon: Do you only work with people who work in gold or emeralds? You mentioned John Hardy. He only works in silver. Lionel: No. For John Hardy, I went for the one-of-a-kind collection that was very stone oriented. No, I don't. The next big thing I did, I worked with Hearts on Fire, which was kind of relaunching and just hired a new designer. That was very interesting, to work with a big company. The idea of bringing this new designer on and kind of starting from scratch was an interesting thing. We worked on opening different stores and more classic, more bridal. That was an interesting strategy to implement. Sharon: Did you advise them of a designer or did you walk in and they introduced you to a new designer? Lionel: They already had the designer in mind, so we looked at the collection. They asked me about their archive and what I thought they should bring back on. I think my background with fashion and jewelry always interests people because they know I still have a foot in the fashion industry in a way. Sharon: If somebody is in the fashion industry now, can they segue?  How can they segue to doing what you're doing if they got tired of fashion? Lionel: I think I know people who did the transition from fashion to jewelry. In the end, it's the same actors. In the press and the stores, it's the same people, except for the jewelry stores. But if you talk about all the concept stores that carry jewelry as well, it's easy to do. It's the same work, basically. Sharon: So, they wouldn't be getting away from that. Do you do pop-ups? They have become popular here. Lionel: They do. I don't necessarily do pop-ups. They call it differently. For example, Vishal did something at Bergdorf called the Residency. We were in for three months, and it was very successful. It is now going to be permanent for Vishal. We'll be at Bergdorf all the time. I think the model of trunk shows is a bit overused. It's kind of difficult to make typical trunk shows today. Again, in a certain world, once you're at a certain price point, some stores are doing a lot of them, and it's the same people that you're soliciting over and over. There's only so much you can do. Sharon: With Vishal, what do you consider successful? You said he was successful in this residency. Was that Vishal? Lionel: Vishal. The brand is called VAK. Sharon: What was successful? What was the purpose of the residency? Lionel: The jewelry is very well-made. It's a beautiful product and not terribly expensive. I think the proposal is that the value is great, and it was new. It's a new look. The salespeople were excited about it, and I think they really reached out to their clients. That's what made it successful in the end. Sharon: You say now he's there permanently. Lionel: Yes. Sharon: He has what, a cabinet? Lionel: Yeah, a vitrine. There's a vitrine now in the salon. Sharon: Do you ever have to pay to have prominence? Lionel: No. Sharon: What are your favorite things to sell? Lionel: I like two things. I like rings, and I like earrings. Sylvie Corbelin has a quote that I always liked. She'll say that earrings are a gift for the other. You don't see it on yourself, but it's the people who see you, see the earrings. My mother, for example, would never go out without earrings. She would put on a pair of earrings to match, and it was for her to feel dressed. She didn't feel that she was dressed if she was not wearing earrings. And I like big cocktail rings. Sharon: What kind of jewelry do you like for men? Do you like bracelets or necklaces? Lionel: I do like bracelets for men or a nice pinky ring, I guess. Sharon: I was surprised. I went out to lunch with somebody who had what I consider a fabulous necklace, but I would never consider it for a man. He got so many comments on it. Lionel: I'm sure. A lot of guys now are buying diamond pieces. I think there's a way to wear it that's chic. Sharon: How long have you been in the jewelry business? Lionel: 18 years. Sharon: It's a long time. What changes have you seen over that time? Lionel: A lot of jewelry coming. A lot more jewelry. Sharon: Really? Lionel: Yeah. You see all the brands. Now the big trend—I was just saying yesterday, Prada is launching fine jewelry. Saint Laurent has launched fine jewelry. There's Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci. Everybody's betting on jewelry being the moneymaker. I think the biggest growth we can see right now is men's. Men are buying jewelry. Sharon: Would you say there are a lot more independent jewelers today than there were? Lionel: Not only independent, but also all the houses are launching their own lines. Clothing houses, like Prada is launching a line. Saint Laurent is launching a line. Dior did it 20 years ago, but everybody's hopping on the jewelry train. Sharon: Why do you think that is? Lionel: I think there is a real interest again for jewelry. A wider interest than just buying, but as an investment. I think also during Covid, jewelry kind of proved to be Covid-proof. I think a lot of people got the idea that jewelry was the next big thing, because it's true that 2021 was an extraordinary year for jewelry. However, I don't think it's really a trend. I think it was at the moment, and we've seen since that the numbers have been down. The money that women would put in clothes and handbags and shoes, they were not going out, so that money went to jewelry, which was great. But I think it was instant. It was not necessarily a trend. Sharon: Did your business go up because of Covid? Lionel: Huge. We saw a huge difference. Sharon And you've seen it go down or be flat? Lionel: Go down and then flat. But go down, definitely. Sharon: When you take on new clients, do they have to be making a certain amount? What do they have to have? What criteria do you use? Lionel: Well, yes, I make sure they have enough finance to launch a business and to make it start. First of all, you need to have at least three or four years in front of you. There's no instant success. However, I'm always conservative in their growth. I'm not going to ask them to put out a lot of pieces. I think it's always about opening two or three key stores that are generating enough buzz as marketing, if you will, to help grow. But try not to overflow the market. Sharon: What if they're independent and making things you usually don't represent, but you think there's something there, an innovation or a passion? Maybe they make pieces that sell for $3,000 or $5,000. That's their niche. Would you take somebody like them on? Lionel: Yeah, I do. All the jewelers I work with, the price point starts at $5,000, $6,000. Sharon: I won't even ask you how much it goes up to. Thank you so much for being here today. Lionel: Thank you. Sharon: I feel like I roped you in from a plane ride or something. Lionel: No, no. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for having me.  Sharon: Thank you for being here.   We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

What you'll learn in this episode: Why working with jewelry designers is part business, part therapy. Why the jewelry industry is picking up its pace to match the fashion industry, and why this trend might backfire. Why customer feedback on comfort and wearability is essential for jewelry brands. How Lionel defines success for his jewelry clients. What caused so many fashion houses to develop fine jewelry lines in the last few years, and what this trend means for the industry.  About Lionel Geneste Lionel Geneste is a fashion and luxury industry veteran, having worked for John Hardy, Givenchy, Catherine Malandrino and Randolph Duke in various capacities, from global marketing to communications and merchandising. He is also the founder of the gift-giving service b.Sophisticated. Born in Tehran to French parents, Geneste grew up as a modern nomad: Cairo, Istanbul, Lagos, Beirut, Paris are just a few places he once called home. And so he acquired an eclectic eye, at an early age, for the refined and urbane—only further encouraged by his clotheshorse mother and her like-minded friends. Additional Resources Website Instagram     Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: How does an independent jewelry brand get noticed? For some lucky jewelers, the secret is Lionel Geneste. Lionel is a jewelry strategist and advisor who has launched iconic brands, shown new collections at Paris couture week, and gotten small jewelry artists into top stores. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how the jewelry industry compares to the fashion industry; the trends, opportunities and challenges jewelers are facing today; and how he chooses his clients (and why he has to believe in their work). Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week. Today, I'm talking with Lionel Geneste. He's an independent strategist in the jewelry industry. He does this after 15 years in fashion, so he knows fashion and jewelry. He's multi-lingual, and he represents many people abroad in the U.S., which is very, very unusual. In fact, I met him through an independent jeweler, and I thought he had such an interesting background I wanted to talk to him more. Lionel, welcome to the program. Lionel: Sharon, good morning. Thank you for having me. Sharon: I'm really glad to have you. How did you come into this business? Lionel: Well, I was in the fashion industry, then a friend of mine was taking over John Hardy. We're talking about 2006 or 2007. They were launching a one-of-a-kind collection, and they brought me on board to launch that collection and to develop it and then basically to do all the PR for John Hardy in general. Sharon: I'm not familiar with John Hardy. Is it fashion? Go ahead. Lionel: John Hardy is this company that does mostly silver. They're based in Bali. All their ateliers are in Bali and they have a big office in New York. John Hardy himself wanted to do a collection for his wife, which would be only one of a kind. That's when we started that collection called Cinta, which means love in Balinese. People were noticing these rings, and the people from Neiman Marcus noticed them and asked if we could develop them into a full collection, which we did. I'd been more in fashion, in the couture world, and I thought I could do something. Basically, the ladies that were willing to wait for four months for a dress are also willing to have one-of-a-kind jewelry or even preorder them. Sharon: You know, when you tell me who it is, I remember who John Hardy is, but I haven't seen his jewelry for a while. It's around. So, those are your clients? Are they mostly women? Do you represent any men? Lionel: Yeah. These were the clients. The idea at the beginning, when I developed it, is I would do dinners in Paris during the couture shows, and we would present the jewelry. That was pretty much how it all started. If you look at it now, all the jewelry houses are doing presentations during the couture shows. A couple of weeks ago it was in Paris and everybody from Boucheron, Dior etc., presented their collection.  It's on the same calendar. From then on, when I left John Hardy, I started a company with a business partner. The idea was that we were giving our clients not only the PR aspect and marketing, but also the business, because I was well versed in the business side as well. It was a kind of a one stop shop. Sharon: I'm not familiar with the couture shows. Does the jewelry have a separate presentation? Lionel: Yeah. The couture shows, it's like when the houses like Valentino, Dior, Chanel, it's all their shows that are only one of a kind. There are very strict rules that are enacted by the Chambre de Commerce in Paris. You have to have a number of atelier, you have to have a number of people working in the atelier, it's all handmade, etc. There was a parallel with the ladies buying those clothes that are much more expensive than ready to wear and the jewelry industry, and I think everybody made the same link between those. Now, these shows are every year in January and July. The houses like Boucheron, Chanel, Chaumet, all of them hold presentations and invite the press, but also invite clients at the same time. Sharon: So, they show their most expensive jewelry. Lionel: Yes. It's really the high jewelry collections that are shown there. Sharon: Is there somebody showing them, presenting them, or is it just come and look and see? Lionel: No, they are usually elaborate with more and more, actually. Everything is an experience. More and more they're doing elaborate dinners. For example, Boucheron at the Place Vendôme has dedicated the last floor to a big dining room, and there's also a suite. The best clients can come stay at Boucheron and stay in the building. The view on Place Vendôme is beautiful. So, now it's more a presentation with the designer himself or herself inviting their best customer, or hoping to get the best customer. Sharon: Do you invite these customers? Lionel: I used to do that a lot. I haven't done it in a year. Usually, I work with younger designers or independent and smaller designers, so I don't have the same budget. But usually what I do is I find a new, typical French bistro. I used to do it the night before the shows to make it something very informal, but still presenting the collection in a different format. Sharon: Is that how people found you? They come to these dinners? Lionel: When we talk about clients, there are two different kinds of clients. There are my clients who are the jewelers that I represent, and then I'm talking about clients who are the people who buy the jewelry. Basically, it's word of mouth. When I work with jewelers, some stores recommend me to other brands. Some clients know about someone who's launching a new brand and they refer me. That's really where I enter the competition. I make a proposal, and it's more about that and referrals. Sharon: Do you advise the high-end buyers of jewelry? Do you advise them? You say you have two kinds of clients. Lionel: Yeah, I have some clients that are collectors. Not everyone is always looking for newness or paying attention to that. So, yes, I do advise them on what I think is a young designer that's upcoming, and if they're serious about their collection, I think they should have a piece of that person in their collection. I launched Emmanuel Tarpin, for example, and at the time everybody wanted his earrings to be part of their collection. Sharon: Who did you say? Lionel: Emmanuel Tarpin. He's been having a lot of press lately. He's launched a collection of orchids. I don't work with them anymore, but I launched him at the beginning. Sharon: Do you have to like the people that you work with? Lionel: Absolutely. I do have to like the product. I couldn't sell something that I don't believe in. Sharon: Do you ever work with men? Do they come to you for advice? Lionel: They do. However, I find most men—no, I do, actually. I have some men that come, or they are strongly recommended by their wives. A lot of my clients are women who buy for themselves. Sharon: Okay, so they find out about you through word of mouth, or do you advertise? Lionel: But also, I do work with stores. Some of my jewelers are in stores such as Just One Eye in Los Angeles, Cayen in Carmel, Mayfair Rocks in East Hampton. I choose strategically the partnerships and in places where I know we're going to find the right client. Sharon: I bet your clients, they're abroad and you represent them in the states. Lionel: Yes. Some of them I represent worldwide. I represent them also in Europe, in London and Paris.  At the moment for my clients, I work with Sylvie Corbelin. That's how we met, you and I. Sylvie is based in Paris. I work with a brand that's new-ish called Mike Joseph, and it was a big success at couture last year. He is based in Bangkok. Then I represent Vishal Anil Kothari, who is based in Mumbai. It's kind of a take on traditional Indian jewelry but with a much lighter frame. They use portrait-cut diamonds, emeralds. Sharon: Do people find out about you? It seems like everybody is not finding out about you through shows or their friends. Lionel: You know, friends, clients, stores, owners. They see how I work with them and recommend me to other people. I have younger friends in the industry that just started their business and ask me for advice. They recommend me or hire me. Sharon: You travel a lot because you have addresses in New York, L.A., Paris. Lionel: I was based in New York for 20 years. I moved to L.A. six years ago. I still go to New York quite often. Sharon: But you were born in Paris or in France? Lionel: I'm French. My parents traveled a lot, so I was born a bit by accident in Tehran, in Iran. But I'm French. I studied in France. Sharon: Do you feel stretched? When I try and get hold of you, I wonder where in the world you're going to be reading this or calling from. Lionel: No, I like traveling. I think it's interesting. I find it very interesting to meet the clients. You were asking me earlier about feedback and if I give the designer I work with advice. I don't give them advice. I think they all have a strong point of view and they are not influenced by trends. However, I do give them feedback from clients. I think it's always interesting to see. Do they find the jewelry comfortable? Are the earrings too heavy? It's always interesting to see. When you work for a designer, for a woman like Sylvie, Sylvie wears her own jewelry, so she knows if it's comfortable or not. That's always interesting. Mike Joseph tells me that he always has his sister try jewelry on and even live in it for a few days before he puts it in production. Sharon: Do they tell you if it's too heavy? Lionel: Sometimes they do. They do give feedback. Yesterday we were presenting some new sketches to a store, and some stones were kind of sticking out. The first question the store manager asked was, “Is it going to snag clothes?” The answer is they had to remake that and polish the edges so it would not catch on clothes. Sharon: You were presenting sketches of the jewelry? Lionel: Yes. I was showing jewelry to a store, showing the new collection. Kind of a preview of what we're going to do for couture. I wanted to get a sense. It's always interesting. You were asking me when I take on the client, do I have to like it? I do have to like it, but I also usually show it to one or two editors that I trust or a few store owners to see what their reaction is to it as well. It can't be only my personal things, so it's always interesting to hear what other people have said. Sharon: Do magazine fashion editors come to you to find jewelry? Lionel: Yes, they do. They'll ask me what I have, if I have anything new and interesting. I do like to work with more individuals. I always try to bring something interesting. You were asking how I choose the designers I work with. It's difficult today to find people who really bring something new, so I'm always looking for that. Someone who has already come up with a new invention or brings something to the world of jewelry. Sharon: Do you work with them to expand? They're independent and they grow. Do you help them when they launch a chain? Do they outgrow you, let's say? Lionel: No, and I actually, I do like that. I like to be at the beginning, helping them find everything from their voice, how to place themselves, where to place them within the market, price point. What exists already on the market? After I work with them for five or six years, and if they really grow, I like to push them out and hire a real agent.  In general, the brands I work with, we try to keep it exclusive, to not have it in every store. It's very organic. We're not pushing. With strategy, I prefer to go within stores where you're going in what we call deep, like bringing 15 to 20 pieces to really show the depth of the work of the designer, rather than just five or six pieces just to have a presence, which to me doesn't really serve the purpose. Sharon: Do you advise the jewelry stores you're bringing jewelry to on how to display it or things like that? Lionel: Yeah. Some stores have a strong vision about how to do it, but yes, I will. I would ask them to take on some pieces that I find are really representative of the work, and if the pieces are not there I think it doesn't give the right image of the designer. I would try to push, even if they could be slightly reluctant in the beginning. I think some key pieces are important. Going back to Sylvie, snakes are an important part of her design. If I go into a store, I need to have some of these pieces because they're an important symbol of hers. Sharon: So, you would advise the store owner how to show it off, how to get it right. Lionel: Yes. Right. Sharon: What skills do you think you need to be successful? If somebody wants to do what you do, how would they be successful? Lionel: When you work with designers, it's part business, part therapy. I think you really have to listen to them. That's the important part, because you can't be totally at odds with what they're feeling and pushing for something they don't believe in. It's a dance, and it's about listening to each other. I think the relationship with the designer is really what makes it successful. Mike Joseph, Vishal, Sylvie, we've been working together for eight years, so we know each other really well now. I think that's important. Sharon: When you said therapist, what does the therapy involve? Lionel: Designers, or the good designers, are really artists. You have to listen to what they're saying, what they feel. You have to be careful about bringing the commercial part in. You also have to respect what they're designing. So, it's a dance. Sometimes a feeling of rejection can exist, so you have to work with that as well. Sharon: You were in fashion first. What kind of experience does someone in fashion have to have to go into jewelry? Lionel: It's little bit the same world, I think. You have to have a sense of aesthetics, and you have to like it as well. You don't go into jewelry if you don't like jewelry. But the transition from fashion to jewelry is pretty seamless. Sharon: Do you see a difference in the fashion world and the jewelry world? Lionel: I think there used to be a bigger difference in the sense that fashion was very fast-paced and jewelry was not. But I think jewelry is getting into that pace as well, where the designer wants to present two collections a year. So, we're getting a bit on the fashion calendar in that sense. Sharon: The jewelers, if they have a presentation, I have a visual picture of them lugging their cases and setting up. Lionel: Right. I think now people are presenting two collections a year. That used to be a fashion thing. I'm not sure it's the way to go. I don't think you sell jewelry in the same way you sell clothes. It takes more time. I've witnessed clients being disappointed because there was a collection they liked, and then the collection is gone. I think that doesn't leave enough time for people to act upon something they don't necessarily want to buy within a month or two. We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

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Mark Damazer is a former BBC Trustee, deputy head of BBC News and controller of Radio 4, now chairs the Booker prizes. In the week that the Government's nomination for BBC chair, Dr Samir Shah, is scrutinised by the DCMS select committee we discuss his appointment, what will be in his in-tray, the Lineker tweets, the Government's decision to renege on their funding commitment to the BBC, charter renewal, consultation, transparency and the licence fee as a funding mechanism. “It's less than four months ago, that John Hardy, the former chief executive, at ITN came up with this new set of guidelines. And I think we can agree, what Gary Lineker is doing, at the very least, is pushing at the edge of it.” Please financially support the podcast by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/BeebWatch @BeebRoger@RogerBolton@mastodonapp.ukemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John is one of our OG guests here at Relish The Journey. You can find him back in Season 1, Episode 8, circa 2018. We caught up with him to learn more about his journey into the ultra community, what he's running from and towards, and why he continues to log the miles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myles-biggs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myles-biggs/support

Unfortunately, please note you may be able to hear some background noise or static during some parts of the recording. In this episode of the G Word, Candice King, Patient and Public Engagement Manager and Will Townley, Cohorts Manager who both work at the Diverse Data initiative at Genomics England, are joined by Dr Mie Rizig and Sir John Hardy, who both work at University College London (UCL). This podcast delves into a new paper published by Mie and John in the Lancet Neurology. The paper describes a novel African ancestry Parkinson's disease genetic risk factor. Our guests discuss the need for diversity in genetic research, the key findings from their study, and opportunities for future research in Parkinson's disease.   You can read the full transcript here: Diversity-in-Parkinsons-research.docx   “The number of people [in genomic research studies] from a white background, Northern Europeans, is about 95%. The number of people from an African background is only 0.2%. This is a significant disparity. When [clinicians] want to translate this into clinical practice, [they] think about: How will be able to test those people sufficiently enough?”   The study was conducted by scientists from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Lagos, Nigeria as part of the Global Parkinson's Genomic Program (GP2). GP2 is supported by the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) initiative and implemented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). The paper mainly included cohorts from: The Nigerian Parkinson Disease Research Network, which is part of the International Parkinson's Disease Genomics Consortium (IPDGC) Africa, a collaboration of cohorts across 12 countries to increase the scientific understanding of Parkinson's disease in Africans. IPDGC Africa is funded in part by MJFF. The BLAAC PD study is a cross-sectional study that collects blood or saliva samples and clinical data from Black and African Americans. It is funded by ASAP and implemented by MJFF. Most of the control participants were obtained from 23andMe, a personal genetics company that has assembled a sizable cohort of individuals who have consented to contribute their data for use in various research studies.

Like phono cartridges, headphones and loudspeakers, the microphone is a transducer – in other words, an energy converter. So it should stand to reason that they all sound the same right? Well we all know that's not the case. So what colours the sound? And how can we use these "tweaks" to our advantage in the studio.. A big shout out to our sponsors, Austrian Audio and Tri Booth. Both these companies are providers of QUALITY Audio Gear (we wouldn't partner with them unless they were), so please, if you're in the market for some new kit, do us a solid and check out their products, and be sure to tell em "Robbo, George, Robert, and AP sent you"... As a part of their generous support of our show, Tri Booth is offering $200 off a brand-new booth when you use the code TRIPAP200. So get onto their website now and secure your new booth... https://tribooth.com/ And if you're in the market for a new Mic or killer pair of headphones, check out Austrian Audio. 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The team deliberates on how mic's are each individually tuned by their manufacturers to produce a unique sound, and the way this sound is received is subjective to each person. They discuss how modern condenser mics are so similar to one another and the importance lies not so much in finding the right mic for a specific voice, but rather the right mic for a particular situation. They emphasize the value of a flat mic which can be customized through EQ, and argue against choosing a microphone based on its prestigious model. They also discuss combos that work well together like the coupling of a 41 six and a neve like preamp. Listen in to gain more insight into the world of professional audio. To connect with the hosts and find out more, visit theproudiosuite.com. #ProAudioSuite #FindingTheRightMic #AudioEngineeringInsights    Timestamps [00:00:00] Introducing the Pro Audio Suite Team [00:00:35] How Microphone Sounds Differ Based on User Perceptions [00:05:20] The Versatility of Flat Mics and Helpful Recording Tips [00:09:04] Choosing the Right Microphone: Mics vs Preamps and Selling Opportunities    Transcript Speaker A: Y'all ready be history.,Speaker B: Get started.,Speaker C: Welcome.,Speaker B: Hi. Hi. Hello everyone, to the Pro Audio Suite.,: These guys are professional.,Speaker C: They're motivated with tech. To the Vo stars George Wittam, founder of Source Elements Robert Marshall, international audio engineer Darren Robbo Robertson and global voice Andrew Peters. Thanks to Triboo austrian audio making passion heard source elements. George the Tech Wittam and Robbo and AP's international demo. To find out more about us, check theproudiosuite.com welcome to another Pro Audio Suite.,Speaker A: Now, this week I saw on a very large voiceover forum a question about someone wanted to buy a microphone and wanted to get a microphone that suited their voice. And another conversation happened when I was doing a session with Adrenaline in Vegas and we talked about U. Everybody expects you to have that because that's the industry standard. But the point was that if I had a U 87 and Adrenaline's got a U 87, they would sound completely different because they're in different environments.,: Yeah. This is where things get really interesting, right? What is it that makes a mic sound the way it sounds? Right. There's a lot of factors, right? There's the capsule, there's the electronics, there's other factors. There's the actual designer. A mic is tuned to sound a certain way. It's tuned by the manufacturer, it's tuned by the designer. They make an aesthetic judgment right, of how that mic should sound. How a mic should sound to that person is a unique subjective thing. That's why vintage microphones especially are so varied. And this is why I think modern condenser mics are so non varied. They're all way more like each other because the commonalities are. So they're just table stakes now of what a modern condenser mic sounds like. And that could be because of a couple of mics, could be because of a 41 six, could be because of a U 87. But whatever it is, there are sounds that of mics, there are voices of mics that are now considered like a reference point. And everything that's different is now just considered a vintage sound or a different sound. There are variations, the word colored, color, there's coloration.,Speaker A: Exactly.,: The thing is funny though, is like, we don't want a non colored mic, right? If we wanted a non colored mic, we would be using dead flat omni mics or something, right. But we all kind of agree that's not exactly what we want the sound of our voices to sound like either. Right.,: We want the boost and like the hyper reality thing. And a mic can bring that focus. But I kind of think the difference isn't so much like the right mic for the right voice. I think much more that it's the right mic for the right situation.,: Yeah. And situation, the space, the context, like.,: The space for you to deal with the microphone if you're traveling, like your whole situation and all the appropriate stuff.,: The background noise, is it going to be an outdoor setting.,: One mics sound better than the other. But if this one's better at cutting out noise or focusing better in a tight booth, then this one the pros outweigh the cons. Then every now and then you get that weird thing that happens where something like the 416, which was, sorry, the 40 116, where something like the 4116 was designed to reject noise and be a mic for a specific purpose which might have some compromises. And then over time, people find that they actually like the compromises for the effect. And there we come back to the word color and the color and the sound that it has. And so you have something like the 41 Six that has that cut, which was really a byproduct away of its initial design to reject noise and record just the voice and made it a less ideal microphone in a true I'm flat kind of respect and more here I am for the situation.,: Yeah. It's not a quote unquote musical mic. It's a utility mic that makes voice rise above or cut that Robert mentioned. That is what makes that mic character work for many voiceover scenarios. But maybe isn't the best mic for a voiceover where it's not a voiceover, it's an audiobook. There is no music, there are no effects. It's a voice and a vacuum that isn't you don't necessarily want a mic that cuts. So it is a little bit of that. There's also mics that I will hear on a voiceover's, voice that I don't just subjectively, I don't like the way they sound. I don't like the choices of how that mic is voiced. I don't like the EQ. Again, sometimes they call it a vintage sound. Right. And some of those quote unquote vintage sounding mics to me are subjectively. Not what I would want. Will they work? Yeah. Can I EQ it later? Sure. And we've said on the show before, the flatter the mic is, the better you can EQ it, the better you can get the sound you want.,: You're not fighting someone else's EQ. The way I think of it, if someone gave you a nice flat piece of metal and basically said, give me a curve, you'd have a pretty easy time doing it because you'd have one thing to create. If someone gave you a big curved up piece of metal and said, give me a smooth curve, you'd have trouble making a smooth curve out of it because the thing's already curvy in a different way.,: That's a good analogy. Yeah. If that metal had several little bumps and bends in it and they said, make it a perfect smooth curve. What a pain. How much work you have to put into that thing to get that piece to yeah. I don't know. The science of it is it's not a science. It's completely subjective. You can chase the perfect mic for your entire life, Andrew.,Speaker A: Yes, you can.,: Is that a problem.,: I think you can play to certain mics and use them in different ways. It's not like Bob Dylan with harmonicas, but if you're doing a certain type of read, really, you can get more out of a 41 six than some other mic that doesn't have that same proximity in that focus or something at the same time. If you're going for a really smooth pillowy kind of thing, maybe an 87, but probably not a 41 six.,Speaker A: But I wonder, if you were just if you could only have one mic to do everything, would it be a 41 six, OC eight, one eight? An OC eight one eight, and then you can do everything. But it's funny, this discussion the other day, though, where it said if you actually put in the gear you have in your home studio and you had 41 six, u, 87 Avalon, everyone would go, oh, yeah, well, they're professional, they got all the right gear. Right, but it might be all the wrong gear because it might not work in their situation.,: Yeah, exactly. I would say, really, if it's really a valuable pursuit for you, it's just something you've always wanted to do. Maybe you've been in this for ten plus years. It might be worth it for you to invest in a modeling mic. Because now you get to have the fun, the pleasure, the pain, whatever, of trying out a humongous variety of microphones and trying them. Now, here's the thing. Do not record these models of mics to impress yourself. You will end up picking the sparkliest, shiniest, prettiest sounding microphone, I'm guaranteeing you that, and that is not necessarily what you want. So you may want to do that exercise and then send that recording to somebody else, a trusted producer, engineer George the tech, offers mic check. We will evaluate and rank a whole bunch of mic samples and we will tell you subjectively, or I would say subjectively, what is the best of the top, maybe the top three for your voice, ranked from best to worst. So that's what you want to have. Don't try to impress yourself. Unless you are a producer and you spend your days producing and you've heard a lot of voiceovers and a lot of different contexts, I would not try to evaluate yourself. I think that's a tricky spot to get yourself into.,Speaker A: Well, interestingly, out of the choice I did for a session the other day, I offered the OC eight one eight through the Neve and I offered the 40 116 through a Grace and they went with the 4116 through the Grace and loved it.,: And this was an industrial yeah, it.,Speaker A: Was actually a training industrial film medical thing.,: Did you read it all in a vacuum or did you hear the music that they were going to put behind it?,Speaker A: No, I didn't hear it, it was all in the vacuum.,: Yeah, but I can see why it's funny, because after you get like a long form thing, in a way, you probably end up wanting the smoother mic after a while.,Speaker A: It certainly has something and depending on the voice, it certainly brings things out in a voice that could be quite appealing.,: Yeah. It's also the combination, because I don't know if you spent the extra energy to do the other combination, the neve.,: And the little bit of too many variables, but.,: A neve is a colored preamp. A Grace is an uncolored preamp, so that combination of color and uncolored could be a pro and a con, depending on what you're doing, too. So you may have found out that the 41 six neve was the best combination. Yeah, it's hard to say when you're changing multiple variables, it's just a matter of luck and opinion. They're going to say, you gave me two choices, I picked choice B in that case was what really worked out well. So, yeah, I think some people find the coupling of a 41 six and a neve like preamp is a good combo.,: I think it was the 41 six. It was the 41 six with the Grace, wasn't it?,Speaker A: Yeah, and it sounds great. I mean, it must admit, it does actually sound really good.,: Sure, it's clean and just on a dime. I imagine it'd be pretty similar to like a John Hardy and a 41.,Speaker A: Six, which is yeah, or a millennia.,: Or millennia, yeah, millennia especially.,Speaker A: Yeah. But it's got that there's something about it that the combination of the 40 116 and the Grace just has this kind of and it's a really weird term, but kind of a 3D thing going on, if that makes any sense.,: That is one of those audio terms. It's funny.,: Yeah, it is a funny audience term. I don't know how to describe things as 3D yet, but I'm working on it.,: They pop out.,Speaker A: So, anyway, the conclusion is there isn't one. Really?,: You're not going to like our answer.,: The right mic for the voice in the right situation, in the right time, in the right place.,: Yeah, I think the bottom line, there is no right mic for the voice, because the voice is not in a vacuum. It's working in a context of a space and of a production script. A script, a style. 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Pigion Cofio Amelia Earhart 28.05 Gan fod Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn cael ei chynnal yn Llanymddyfri wythnos diwetha, y dref honno a Sir Gar oedd thema'r rhaglen archif Cofio gyda John Hardy. Buodd e'n chwilio am hanesion o'r sir a dyma i chi glip bach o raglen “Ddoe yn ôl” o 1983 a Gerald Jones, cyn bennaeth Brigâd Dan Sir Gaerfyrddin yn llygad dyst i Amelia Earhart yn glanio ym Mhorth Tywyn o'r America yn 1928. Llygad dyst Eye witness Arbenigo To specialise Lodes Merch Ehedeg Hedfan Porth Tywyn Burry Port O bellter From a distance Pigion Bore Sul Nicky John 28.05 Hanesion diddorol am Amelia Earhart yn fanna gan Gerald Jones . Gwestai arbennig Iwan Griffiths ar raglen Bore Sul oedd Nicky John, y gohebydd chwaraeon. Mae hi wedi gweithio ar raglen Sgorio ar S4C ers tua 17 o flynyddoedd, a dyma hi'n sôn am uchafbwyntiau ei gyrfa. Gohebydd Correspondent Uchafbwyntiau Highlights Dychryn To frighten Gwibio heibio Flying past (lit: darting past) Rhyngwladol International Braint Privilege Ar lawr gwlad At grassroots level Pigion Shelley & Rhydian Llyr Ifans 27.05 Wel ma Nicky John wrth ei bodd gyda'i gwaith on'd yw hi? Llyr Ifans oedd gwestai Shelley a Rhydian bnawn Sadwrn. Mae o'n cymryd rhan yn y rhaglen Iaith ar Daith ar S4C ar hyn o bryd yn helpu'r actor Neet Mohan, sydd i'w weld ar Casualty, i ddysgu Cymraeg. Buodd Llyr hefyd yn actio ar Casualty ddwywaith ac wedi dod ar draws Neet yn y gyfres... Cyfres Series Digwydd bod It so happened Bellach By now Awydd Desire Gweithgareddau Activities Carchar Rhuthun Ruthin Gaol Anhygoel Incredible Synau Sounds Pigion Bore Cothi Marlyn Samuel 29.05 A tasech chi eisiau gweld pa mor dda yw Llŷr fel tiwtor mae'n bosib ei weld yn dysgu Neet at S4C Clic. Elain Roberts enillodd Fedal Ddrama Eisteddfod yr Urdd eleni , ond cafodd Shan Cothi sgwrs gyda un o gyn enillwyr y Fedal - yr awdures Marlyn Samuel. Enillodd Marlyn y Fedal yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd Merthyr Tydfil yn 1987. Ei ffug enw oedd ‘Sallad‘ – pam tybed? Wel ‘roedd Marlyn yn ffan mawr o'r opera sebon Dallas, ond tasai hi wedi rhoi Dallas fel enw basai pawb wedi ei hadnabod – felly penderfynodd droi'r enw o gwmpas! 22 oed oedd Marlyn ar y pryd, ac yn gweithio fel Gohebydd Môn a Gwynedd i'r rhaglen radio Helo Bobol Ffug enw Pseudonym Ffodus Lwcus Y flwyddyn cynt The previous year Testunau Syllabus (list of competitions) Cynrychiolydd Representative Fy nghyfnither My female cousin Duwadd annwyl Dear me Rhybudd Warning Dim siw na miw Not a word Pigion Siarcod Jake Davies 29.05 Marlyn Samuel oedd honna'n cofio'r adeg pan enillodd hi Fedal Ddrama Eisteddfod yr Urdd. Y biolegydd Jake Davies, oedd yn sôn am siarcod oddi ar arfordir Cymru ar y rhaglen wyddonol Yfory Newydd. Mae'n gweithio i Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru ac i Sw Llundain, a dyma fe'n siarad am ei waith yn astudio'r moroedd ym Mhen Llŷn... Cymunedau Communities Gwaith maes Fieldwork Abwyd Bait Mecryll Mackerels Rhywogaethau Species Bad achub Lifeboat Cynefinoedd Habitats Pigion Sara Gibson 31.05 Hawdd iawn gweld bod Jake yn frwd iawn am ei waith on'd yw hi? Bore Mercher roedd Sara Gibson yn cadw sedd Aled Hughes yn dwym. Cafodd hi sgwrs am y pryder ynglŷn â datblygiad deallusrwydd artiffisial. Dyma'r cerddor Lewys Meredydd yn sôn am effaith AI ar greu cerddoriaeth... Brwd Enthusiastic Pryder Concern Deallusrwydd Intelligence Creu Creating Bwrlwm Babble Yn y bôn Essentially Ffynnu To flourish Meddalweddau Software Cynhyrchu To produce

Link to slide deck: https://bit.ly/3q82UbL   - This special episode of the podcast features an in-depth view on how to invest in commodities, one of the more difficult to understand asset classes at first glance for the novice, whether using futures, equities and other exchange traded products. The podcast is hosted by Saxo Head of FX Strategy, John Hardy and features Ole S. Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy and Peter Garnry, Head of Equity Strategy. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and SaxoStrats Market Strategy Team here. Click here to open an account with Saxo   - Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic

In this episode, we're joined by professional hairstylist James Catalano to learn more about the pathway to getting into hairstyling, his journey navigating the industry, the value of having an agency, and what he's learned along the way.Follow James on Instagram: @jamescatalanohair[About this week's guest]James Catalano is a professional hairstylist with over a decade of experience in the industry. James works with all hair types and textures across Advertising/Commercial, Editorial, and Beauty. His work has been featured globally in press such as  ELLE, Vanity Fair, Vogue Russia, GQ, ES, Hunger, Gay Times, Black Beauty, Clam, and Volt. Experienced with celebrity clientele including Celeste, Jodie Turner-Smith, Snoh Alegra, Olivia Palermo and Jourdan Dunn. Commercial Clients include: Nike, Gucci, Adidas, Dove, American Express, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, John Hardy, JD Sports,Tinder, Bumble, Alizeé, Lee Cooper,  Curlformers, Denham, and Sleek.Follow on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @coilscashcultureSign up to our mailing list at www.coilscashculture.com

BORE COTHI Buodd Mari Grug yn cadw sedd Shân Cothi yn gynnes ddechrau'r wythnos diwetha, a chafodd hi sgwrs gyda Eirian Muse o Garmel ger Caernarfon am greu basgedi. Dechreuodd diddordeb Eirian mewn basgedi pan gafodd daleb i fynd i weithdy creu basgedi fel anrheg penblwydd tua phum neu chwe blynedd yn ôl. Dyma Eirian yn dweud yr hanes… Taleb - Voucher Ar hap - Accidentally Helyg - Willow Sir Amwythig - Shropshire Cymhwyster - Qualification Gwledig - Rural Hwb - A boost Gwlad yr Haf - Somerset Cynnyrch adnewyddadwy - Renewable produce Hyblyg - Pliable Trwch - Thickness BETI A'I PHOBL Eurig Druce ydy Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr cwmni ceir Citroën yn y Deyrnas Unedig a fe oedd gwestai Beti George wythnos diwetha. Mae'n dod o bentref Bethel ger Caernarfon yn wreiddiol a phwy gwell nag Eurig i drafod ceir gyda Beti. Dyma i chi flas ar y sgwrs … Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr - Managing Director Y Deyrnas Unedig - The UK Anferth - Huge Cynhyrchu'n unigol - Individually produced Diwydiant - Industry Sylfaen - Foundation Trydanol - Electrical Perthnasol - Relevant ALED HUGHES Roedd y grŵp cerddorol HAPNOD yn boblogaidd yn ystod yr 80au. Roedd pedwar aelod o'r grŵp - Cefin Roberts, Rhian Roberts, Gwyn Vaughan Jones ac Ann Llwyd. Dyma nhw'n sôn wrth Aled Hughes sut cafodd y grŵp ei ffurfio yn y lle cynta, Ann sy'n siarad gynta. Tywysog - Prince Trefniannau - Arrangements Emynau - Hymns Cyfres - Series Unig - Lonely Cyhoeddus - Public Dere - Tyrd JONATHAN YN 60 Mae'r cyn-chwaraewr rygbi Jonathan Davies yn dathlu ei ben-blwydd yn 60 eleni a buodd e'n edrych yn ôl ar ei fywyd a'i yrfa gyda Sarra Elgan. Dyma fe'n sôn am yr adeg pan fuodd ei dad farw, a Jonathan ond yn bedair ar ddeg oed. Paratoi - To prepare Twlu - Taflu Yn grac - Yn flin Llefain - Crïo Cyfnod - Period Mam-gu - Nain CLONC Roedd yna gystadleuaeth rhyfedd iawn ar Radio Cymru wrth i Radio Clonc gymryd drosodd tonfeddi Radio Cymru nos Fawrth. Dyma i chi “Richard” o Gaernarfon yn trïo ennill gwobr fawr cystadleuaeth Alff a Bet… Rhyfedd - Strange Tonfeddi - Wavelength Di o'm bwys - Dydy o ddim yn bwysig Llythyren - Letter Asiantaeth Gofod - Space Agency Teyrnas - Kingdom Madarch - Mushroom Unigryw - Unique COFIO Cymdeithas oedd thema'r rhaglen archif Cofio gyda John Hardy bnawn Sul. Dyma glip o raglen o ddiwedd y ganrif ddiwetha gyda phobl ar draws Cymru, yn hen ac ifanc, yn trafod sut mae cymdeithas a chymuned wedi newid. Cymuned - Community Rhywsut - Somehow Elfen - Element Bodoli - To exist Y cymoedd - The valleys Fawr o neb - Hardly anyone Hwn a'r llall - This and that Tlodi - Poverty Hela cwningod - Hunting rabbits Hwyrach - Efallai Parch - Respect Wedi darfod - Has ceased to exist

BETI A'I PHOBOL Mae Bethan Wyn Jones yn awdures llyfrau natur, ac mae colofn natur gyda hi bob wythnos yn yr Herald Gymraeg sydd yn rhan o'r Daily Post. Hi oedd gwestai Beti George wythnos diwetha a yma hi'n sôn am yr adeg pan fuodd ei gŵr hi farw… Cyflwyniad - Introduction Galar - Bereavement Gwlad Pŵyl - Poland Gofal dwys - Intensive care Go lew - Ddim yn ddrwg Meddygon - Doctors Canmol - To praise Amodau - Conditions Sioc enbyd - Devastating shock Anghredinedd - Disbelief ALED HUGHES Maggie Ogunbanwo o Benygroes ger Caernarfon fuodd yn siarad efo Aled Hughes fore Mercher, ar ôl iddi hi ennill Gwobr Mentergarwch yng Ngwobrau Womenspire Chwarae Teg 2022... Gwobr Mentergarwch - Entrepreneur Award Ysbrydoli - To inspire Rhan fwyaf - Mainly Pres - Arian Goro - Gorfod IFAN EVANS Mae Alun Rees, yn dod o Sir Gaerfyrddin, neu Sir Gar, yn wreiddiol ond erbyn hyn mae e'n byw yn Nashville, America ac yn gweithio efo'r rhaglen deledu “American Pickers”. Mae e'n teithio ar draws y wlad gyda'i waith – o Nashville i Kansas i Mount Rushmore – tua 14 awr yn ei fan! Adnabyddus - Enwog Llanw lan â thanwydd - Fill up with fuel Cerddorol - Musical Antur - Adventure Yn ddiweddar - Recently Rhaglen ddogfen - Documentary Darlledu - To broadcast Deuawd - Duet Amrywiol - Varied Unigryw - Unique DROS GINIO Mewn pum wythnos bydd Cymru yn chwarae pêl-droed yn erbyn Unol Daleithiau America yn Qatar. Dyma fydd y tro cynta i Gymru fod yn nghystadleuaeth Cwpan y Byd ers 64 o flynyddoedd. Pa fath o le yw Qatar? Pa fath o groeso caiff cefnogwyr Cymru yno? Mae Rhodri Ogwen yn byw yno ers tua 10 mlynedd a dyma fe'n siarad ar Dros Ginio… Cynnwrf - Excitement Canolbwyntio - To concentrate Rhwydwaith - Network Gwelliannau bach - Small improvements Cefnogwyr - Fans Cyfweliad - Interview Pwyllgor Trefnu - Organising Committee Llysgennad - Ambassador Gradd - Degree Diogel - Safe CARYL PARRY JONES Un sydd yn sicr o fod yn Qatar ydy Ian Gwyn Hughes o Gymdeithas Pêl-droed Cymru. Fe oedd gwestai Caryl nos Fercher a buodd yn sôn am daith emosiynol yn ddiweddar i Ypres, Gwlad Belg. Roedd taid Ian Gwyn Hughes, Lewis Valentine, yn y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf a llwyddodd Ian i ddod o hyd i gofeb ym mynwent Tyne Cot, gydag enw ffrind ei daid arni. Dyma Ian yn dweud yr hanes... Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf - First World War Mynwent - Cemetary Cofeb - Monument Bedd Hedd Wyn - The grave of Hedd Wyn ( a Welsh poet) Croesoswallt - Oswestry Cafodd ei saethu - Was shot Corff - Body Ymchwil - Research Almaenig - German COFIO Trysor oedd thema'r rhaglen archif Cofio gyda John Hardy ac yn ôl 2009 buodd e'n sgwrsio gyda David Clement o Ffynnon Taf ger Caerdydd am y dyddiadur buodd e'n ei gadw ers 1957. Dyma i chi flas ar y sgwrs... Sylw - Attention Cofnodi - To note Cyflawni - To achieve Amcangyfrif - Estimate Pori - To browse Yr ifanca - Y fenga Menyw - Dynes Llefain - Crïo Erchyll - Terrible

Today's slide deck: https://bit.ly/3BYiSaT   - Click here to open an account with Saxo  -  Equities are sliding further yesterday and today as the market is rattled by sizeable upwards moves in the long end of the US yield curve with the US 10-year pushing beyond 3.7%. We also go through the series of central bank events yesterday from various rate decisions and most importantly the historic JPY intervention by the Bank of Japan. In addition we take a look at commodities and in particularly the European gas market which is set for its fourth straight weekly loss. Today's pod features Peter Garnry on equities, Ole Hansen on commodities, and John Hardy on FX and hosting. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic

Aled Hughes Hanes anhygoel, ac emosiynol, Gerallt Wyn Jones gafodd ei fabwysiadu yn chwe mis oed o Fanceinion a chael ei fagu ym Methesda, Gwynedd. Aeth Aled Hughes draw ato am sgwrs a dyma Gerallt yn sôn am yr adeg pan ddaeth o i gyswllt efo'i deulu biolegol am y tro cynta… Dod i gyswllt - Come into contact Anhygoel - Incredible Mabwysiadu - To adopt Y fenga - Yr ifanca Tridiau - Tri diwrnod Angladd - FuneralBeti a'i Phobol Ann Ellis, Prif Weithredwr y Mauve Group, sef cwmni sy'n gweithio mewn nifer fawr o wledydd ar draws y byd, oedd gwestai Beti George. Mae ganddi bedwar cartre – ar ynys Cyprus, yn Rhufain, yn Dubai ac yn Miami ond cafodd Ann ei magu ym Merain, Sir Ddinbych, sef cartref uchelwraig o'r unfed ganrif ar bymtheg, Catrin o Ferain. Dod o hyd i - To find Prif Weithredwr - Chief Executive Rhufain - Rome Uchelwraig - Noblewoman Yr unfed ganrif ar bymtheg - 16th century Hardd - Beautiful Cyfoethoca - Richest Cytundeb - Contract Ysbrydoli - To inspire Menywod - MerchedGwneud Bywyd yn Haws Roedd hi'n wythnos ymwybyddiaeth Meigryn wythnos diwetha, ac roedd gan Hanna Hopwood raglen arbennig yn edrych ar Feigryn, neu Migrane, sy'n effeithio ar un ymhob saith person. Ei gwestai arbennig oedd Dr Anna Maclean, a mi roedd rhaid i Dr Anna ymddeol yn gynnar o'i swydd fel meddyg teulu oherwydd meigryn cronig ac erbyn hyn mae hi'n weithgar yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o'r cyflwr. Ymwybyddiaeth Meigryn - Migrane Awareness Cyflwr - Condition Dyddiol - Daily Diolch i'r nefoedd - Thank goodness Byd enwog - World famous Chwistrelliad - Injection Cyffur - DrugCofio Pensaernïaeth oedd pwnc y rhaglen archif “Cofio gyda John Hardy “ bnawn Sul. Roedd gwreiddiau'r pensaer enwog Frank Lloyd Wright yng Nghymru. Cafodd ei fam ei geni ar fferm yn Llandysul ac enw ei gartre yn America oedd “Taliesin”. Mi fuodd Ian Michael Jones yn rhoi ychydig o hanes y pensaer i ni. Pensaernïaeth - Architecture Gwefreiddiol - Thrilling Trawiadol - Striking Bythgofiadwy - Ever-memorable Andros o stori - A heck of a story Dylunio - To design Erw - Acre Rhaeadr - Waterfall Fel petai - As if Hud a lledrith - MagicCrwydro'r Cambria Mae Dafydd Morris Jones, sy'n ffermio yn ardal Ponterwyd, Ceredigion ac Ioan Lord, sy'n hanesydd diwydiannol, yn crwydro mynyddoedd y Cambria ar eu beics gan roi cipolwg ar hanes a thirwedd yr ardal. Ioan sy'n dweud lle yn union oedden nhw y diwrnod o'r blaen. Hanesydd diwydiannol - Industrial historian Cipolwg - A glimpse Tirwedd - Landscape Mwyngloddiau aur - Gold mines Gweithfeydd aur Rhufeinig - Roman gold works Am wn i - As far as I know Plwm - Lead Oes efydd - Bronze age Talaith - Region Ansawdd - QualityBore Cothi Mae Gŵyl Fwyd a Diod flynyddol yr Alban yn cael ei chynnal ar hyn o bryd. Mae Marian Evans yn byw yn Lossiemouth, tref glan y môr, rhwng Inverness ac Aberdeen a buodd Marian yn sôn am frecwast traddodiadol y wlad ar Bore Cothi... Ffasiwn beth - Such a thing Ansawdd - Texture Morwyr pysgota - Fishermen Saim - Fat Cynhesu - Twymo Enllyn - Dairy products Y llwybr cul - The narrow path

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Christoph Jenny, Co-Founder von Planted, über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 70 Millionen Euro. Planted stellt Fleisch aus alternativen Proteinen her und verwendet dafür einen neuartigen Biostructuring-Ansatz, der Proteinstrukturierung und Biotechnologie kombiniert. So können alternative Proteine in jeder Größe, Form sowie Faserung hergestellt werden, sodass selbst größere Fleischstücke mit komplexer Struktur, Textur, Saftigkeit und Zartheit in der Produktpalette zu finden sind. Die biostrukturierten Proteine könnten laut der Vision des Startups zukünftig tierisches Fleisch in Bezug auf Geschmack, Nachhaltigkeit, Gesundheit, Produktivität und Preis schlagen. Planted verwendet ausschließlich natürliche Zutaten und verzichtet auf Zusatzstoffe. Alle Produkte werden in einer transparenten Glashaus-Produktion in Kemptthal produziert. Die Produktionskapazität liegt hier mittlerweile bei einer Tonne Fleisch pro Stunde. Neben der Schweiz ist das Fleisch auch in Deutschland, Österreich, Frankreich, Italien und in Großbritannien in Restaurants und im Einzelhandel erhältlich. Zudem liefert Planted über den eigenen Webshop europaweit an Endkundinnen und -kunden. Das FoodTech wurde im Jahr 2019 als Spin-Off der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule von Christoph Jenny, Eric Stirnemann, Lukas Böni und Pascal Bieri in Zürich gegründet. Mittlerweile beschäftigt Planted mehr als 65 Mitarbeitende in den Bereichen Forschung, Technik und Produktentwicklung. Das Jungunternehmen belegte 2021 den ersten Platz bei den TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards. In einer Series-B-Finanzierungsrunde hat das Schweizer Startup nun 70 Millionen Euro unter der Führung von L Catterton eingesammelt. Seit 1989 haben die Fonds von L Catterton mehr als 250 Investitionen in dem Bereich der Konsumgüter getätigt. Das verwaltete Vermögen des Wagniskapitalgebers liegt bei rund 30 Milliarden US-Dollar. Zum Portfolio gehören u.a. Better, PatientPoint, Dragonfly, Canida, Ganni, Pinarello, Truck Hero, West Marine, Ideal Image, Alliance Animal Health, Kodiak, Bartaco, John Hardy, Bliss, Dentalcorp und Birkenstock. Planted möchte mit dem frischen Kapital die Einführung einer neuen Produktlinie für sogenannte Whole Cuts, wie beispielsweise einer pflanzlichen Hühnerbrust, sowie die weitere internationale Expansion und die Erhöhung der Produktionskapazität vorantreiben. One more thing wird präsentiert von OMR Reviews – Finde die richtige Software für Dein Business. Wenn auch Du Dein Lieblingstool bewerten willst, schreibe eine Review auf OMR Reviews unter https://moin.omr.com/insider. Dafür erhältst du einen 20€ Amazon Gutschein.

Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with singer-songwriter H. Jack Williams!  You'd be hard-pressed to find a life, a career, or a body of work quite like that of singer/songwriter/performer/composer H. Jack Williams.    Jack himself credits equal parts luck, talent, and tenacity. “My whole life, I've gone out and gotten stuff done,” he says. “I think I have unique emotional connections within me, and I've always found a way to make that connection musically.” But for one of Nashville's hardest-working songwriters and most in-demand co-writers – and now with flourishing work in film and television – it's been a one-of-a-kind 40+ year ride with some of the biggest names in Folk, Rock, and Country. And in many ways, he's just getting started.    Raised in the tiny town of Eureka, Florida, Williams began writing songs shortly after his 1971 discharge from the US Marines Force Recon. It was while working in Atlanta as a trained Escoffier chef and moonlighting as a roadie that Williams went after his first break by knocking on Richie Havens' hotel room door. “Banged on it all night long,” Jack laughs, “until he opened the door and I handed him a cassette.” The Woodstock icon invited Jack to New York City to be his opening act, eventually playing on and producing the demo that got Jack a $500 advance from Clive Davis (who insisted on first playing Jack the demo of ‘Mandy'). By 1974, Jack was back cooking in Atlanta when he spotted a tour bus belonging to The Who. Still, in his chef whites, Williams approached the road crew and boldly asked for an introduction to Roger Daltrey. “I knew Roger loved songwriters,” Jack says, “and Pete Townsend knew songs.” Williams was ushered backstage that night and spent the next few months on tour with the band, eventually signing a deal – his first – with the publishing company owned by Daltrey, Townsend, and Who manager Bill Curbishley. For two years and dozens of unmentionable road stories, Jack was mentored by one of the greatest acts in rock history.    Towards the end of his Who deal, Williams got a phone call from Ken Hensley, lead vocalist and primary songwriter of UK proto-metal rockers Uriah Heep, who invited Jack to move to London as the band's first outside in-house songwriter. Jack jumped at the invite, and amid opening UK shows for Havens and demo sessions with neighbors like Alvin Lee and George Harrison, Uriah Heep would record four of Jack's songs for the Gold albums Innocent Victim and Firefly. But it was a group of fellow small-town Florida boys that triggered the next chapter of Jack's career. “Lynyrd Skynyrd came to London for their Knebworth concert”, Jack explains. “I got to know the band, played Ronnie Van Zant some of my songs, and he suggested I come to Florida and be part of the Southern Rock scene.”    Williams moved back to the states, founding the Sarasota-based band Streets Of Ice, landing cuts with acts like Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet, and writing with Gregg Allman. Dickie Betts became a good friend and began producing the Streets Of Ice project. But when the band imploded just before signing their major label deal, Betts suggested that Jack's songwriting skills could find a full-time home in Nashville.     With a $50 loan and a one-way bus ticket, Williams landed in Nashville and signed a publishing deal with The Oak Ridge Boys, who soon recorded Jack's songs ‘Seasons' and ‘Everybody Wins'. Jack then had his first major hit, co-writing – with The Allman Brothers Band's Warren Haynes – Gregg Allman's ‘Just Before The Bullets Fly. But when the mid-‘90s Country Boom began to fade, Williams returned to his culinary background, opening restaurants in North Carolina, Memphis, and Olympia, running kitchen teams on research vessels in the Aleutian Islands and the Azores, and with supply ships during the Gulf War for which he earned a Medal of Bravery from President Bush. “I'd also played clubs in Seattle, which is how Leonard Chess signed me to a writing deal with Chess Records,” Jack adds with a laugh. “So I guess we can add ‘Blues Artist' to the list, too.”   Williams returned to Nashville in 2005, owning a catering business while landing cuts with artists that included Montgomery Gentry, Black Stone Cherry, and on the Miracles From Heaven soundtrack. He signed a new publishing deal with Lynn Gann Music Enterprises in 2015, scoring even more cuts that included Canadian artist Aaron Pritchett's Top 10 hit ‘Dirt Road In ‘Em'. “When it comes to commercial radio stuff, I can write like a gunfighter,” Jack says. “But at a certain point, I couldn't write another line about drinking beer in the back of a truck with a girl. I needed to find the soul of my music again.”    Jack began writing songs reflective of his lifetime of not only struggles but his continued sense of hope. He would soon – in more ways than one – find his voice. “Pete Townsend once told me, ‘Always hire a great singer',” Jack explains. “I never believed my vocals were strong, which is why I always used other singers for my demos. But I began participating in singer/songwriter nights here in Nashville and got the kind of reaction I'd never received before. When I started to sing what's in my heart, everything began to change.”    Williams soon began co-writing with Academy Award winner Kevin Costner, whose band Kevin Costner & Modern West had recorded two of Jack's songs (including the Top 20 hit ‘Love Shine'), leading Costner to cut four more Jack tracks for his 2019 Tales From Yellowstone album. Jack signed with Anthem Entertainment for additional film & television work and has since collaborated with award-winning Welsh composer John Hardy. And after nearly five decades of music and adventure fit for a dozen lives, his 2020 emotional gut-punch EP Already Dead – produced by Brothers Osborne's Adam Box – became H. Jack Williams' first-ever solo release. “I feel like a 20-year-old singer/songwriter again,” Jack says, with the combination of fortitude and poignancy that still defines his life, his career, and his very best work to come. “I'm a survivor, and I keep pushing forward. 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John Hardy RSL Tasmania CEO

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