Podcasts about mabey

Exploration into turning REALTOR.ca into a for-profit subsidiary of CREA has included the most comprehensive due-diligence process undertaken in CREA history.. It's about keeping REALTORS® at the forefront, looking at how this invaluable tool could be better leveraged to serve members, and addressing changing consumer needs. The proposed path forward is outlined in REALTOR.ca Forward: the draft business case for REALTOR.ca as a taxable entity. Understandably, the discussion has sparked curiosity from members. On this episode of REAL TIME, Janice Myers, CREA CEO, and James Mabey, CREA Chair, answer common questions regarding the draft business case and what the transformation could mean for REALTORS®.

Interviews with NZ writers and poets, visiting authors from around the world and news of local events

Claire Mabey talks about Megan Dunn's The Mermaid Chronicles, The Nevermoor books and previews a new documentary about Dame Fiona Kidman.

You may know Claire Mabey as the founder of the Verb Wellington Festival, perhaps as co-curator of the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts writers programme, or as a book reviewer. Now she's adding author to that CV. Claire's first book has just been published - The Raven's Eye Runaways, aimed at young teenagers is a gripping, fantasy quest set in a parallel medieval inspired world.

Today Claire talks to Mark about At the Grand Glacier Hotel by Laurence Fearnley, The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing and Tarot by Jake Arthur.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about two very different memoirs, First Things by Harry Ricketts and Splinters by Leslie Jamison. She also talks about Jane Arthur's children's novel Brown Bird.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Unsettled by Richard Shaw, Otherhood, a forthcoming anthology and Ash by Louise Wallace.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about three very different books, The Grimmelings by Rachael King, Plastic by Stacey Teague and The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns.

John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. John lived internationally for a decade in London and Amsterdam before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they've learned about behavior, emotion, and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. They also enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling worldwide. Links for John: https://mabeyplays.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/ https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabey Sponsored by: Point Park University, MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen (low-res program)

Rachel and Simon speak to Juliet Mabey, co-founder and publisher of Oneworld Publications. She established the company in 1986 with her husband, Novin Doostdar, as an independent publishing house focusing on non-fiction. Its books have covered a broad range of subjects, including biography, history, politics and science, and have won prizes including the FT and McKinsey Business Book of the Year. In 2009 Juliet set up a fiction list; its authors won the Booker prize in 2015 (Marlon James for "A Brief History of Seven Killings"), 2016 (Paul Beatty, "The Sellout") and 2023 (Paul Lynch, "Prophet Song"). Oneworld now includes imprints focusing on children's literature, young-adult books and crime fiction. We spoke to Juliet about winning three Booker prizes since 2015, her early experience setting up Oneworld, and the role of independents versus large corporate publishers.  “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is published by Ithaka Press. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hatchards⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Cazalet Chronicles - a five-book series by Elizabeth Jane Howard, So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan and The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff.

Our guest in this episode is Nick Mabey, the co-founder and co-CEO of one of the world's most influential climate change think tanks, E3G, where the name stands for Third Generation Environmentalism. As well as his roles with E3G, Nick is founder and chair of London Climate Action Week, and he has several independent appointments including as a London Sustainable Development Commissioner.Nick has previously worked in the UK Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, the UK Foreign Office, WWF-UK, London Business School, and the UK electricity industry. As an academic he was lead author of “Argument in the Greenhouse”; one of the first books examining the economics of climate change.He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Jubilee honours list in 2022 for services to climate change and support to the UK COP 26 Presidency.As the conversation makes clear, there is both good news and bad news regarding responses to climate change.Selected follow-ups:Nick Mabey's websiteE3G"Call for UK Government to 'get a grip' on climate change impacts"The IPCC's 2023 synthesis reportChatham House commentary on IPCC report"Why Climate Change Is a National Security Risk"The UK's Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)Bjørn LomborgMatt RidleyTim LentonJason HickelMark CarneyMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain Declaration

Founder of LitCrawl and editor of The Spinoff Books Claire Mabey has a front-row seat to what has been a vibrant decade for books locally and overseas. She joins Duncan Greive to discuss the impact of BookTok on the publishing industry and why she could never have started LitCrawl today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Spoiled Fruit, The Vintner's Luck and The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson, the artist who creates our critter of week t-shirt art.

Claire Maybe reviews Lapvona by Otessa Moshfegh; Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder; Articulations by Henrietta Bollinger.

The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzberg Ginzberg was an Italian writer who died in 1991 and in the past few years her books have been translated and reprinted and finding a whole new audience. The Dry Heart was first published in 1947 and is a very short novel about a women who shoots her husband. It's incredibly moving, and brutal but told with her astonishing style - very clear writing, minimal description, just movement and action. Dazzlehands by Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan, Skellig by David Almond

Joining Hassan in the studio is Mr "South Coast Rods", Carp Team England Assistant Manager and Angling Trust Development Officer Graham Mabey.Graham is certainly not one to shout about his angling exploits however he shares just some of his incredible success from venues such as Horton Boat Pool, Horseshoe, Abbey Lakes and Rainbow (to name but a few) and how his mindset has helped him to achieve incredible success in very short periods of time on waters.He shares how his love for carp fishing has led him into his career at the Angling Trust as well as being assistant manager with Carp Team England and winning two gold medals. Graham also shares details on how his own fishing has changed since becoming a father and how he wants things to go with regards to safeguarding the future of fishing within his role at the Angling Trust.One thing is for sure Graham is extremely knowledgable and a real underrated carp angler. He is passionate about angling and is devoted in sharing this passion with others. His depth of knowledge on mindset and mental health is something that every angler can benefit from, a truly multi layered podcast with all then usual humour and honest that you expect.

This episode was recorded over video conference call in August, 2023. This is the third play episode of the fourth season.Mabey's The Emperor's New(er) Clothes was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to the stage directions as well as the role of DJ Tori. Jaime McMichael and Avery Kester read for the Emperor and Jem respectively. Returning guest readers Alexandria Stevens and Taylor Veary read for Imperial Mother and Inner Voice.

It's back! Season 4 continues with Episode 2 – Strawberries Fair - and in this episode I'm exploring the folklore of the humble strawberry, both wild and propagated with lashings of cream and perhaps a scone or two.Podcast extras for paid subscribers can be found in the tab at the top of this Substack. The extras for this episode include: a recipe for Strawberry Salsa which we have been eating lots of in our household recently, a short audio which is a whistle stop tour of some of my favourite story collectors of which the Grimm Brothers are one, a written version of the folklore included in this podcast and a link to a Spotify playlist which includes a variety of strawberry themed music.On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferencesBooksBaker, Margaret (2018) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Publications LtdDent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.Nozedar, Adele (2012) The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies & Rituals, Square Peg.Mabey, Richard (1986), The Journals Of Gilbert White (1751-1773) Volume 1 edited by Francesca Greenoak, Century Hudson Ltd.Wright, John (2020) The Foragers Calendar, Profile BooksWebsites:Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite - https://www.thewildofthewords.co.uk/cwmffrwdfarmHighland Titles - https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/clan-fraser-scotlandFrom the Pulpit: Strawberries and a fruitful faith -https://eu.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/06/pulpit-strawberries-fruitful-faith/28373763/#Heironymous Bosch, Garden Of Earthly Delights via Museo Del Prado. https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-triptych/02388242-6d6a-4e9e-a992-e1311eab3609?searchid=d094b55c-c9ff-a7d7-90f8-727dbbe2b8f1The Garden's Trust - https://thegardenstrust.blog/2017/05/20/saints-sinners-sex-and-strawberries/The Story Of The Strawberry - https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/food/the-story-of-the-strawberryStrawberries: The Fruits Of Love - https://mythcrafts.com/2019/07/25/strawberries-the-fruits-of-love/Music Attribution:Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay. Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

A TRAGEDY OF OWLS: After a successful anti-Nazi attack, two Dutch co-conspirators, Lau Mazirel and Willem Arondeus, meet in prison - one free and one facing death. Both have an urgent but opposing plea for the other. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Jonathan Cook as "Willem" and Amy Patton as "Lau" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available ONLINE HERE! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.

Wavemaker's Lisa Thompson and dentsu X's Lee Mabey join the IPA On podcast to discuss social mobility and classism in advertising and whether agencies are doing enough to combat it internally and in the ads themselves. For more on Common People: https://commonpeople.substack.com/ For Lee's speech about Classism: https://youtu.be/8E5SF6JnKhE

PLAYING WITH DOLLS: Two men exchange dolls in an alleyway, a simple trade that turns out to not be so simple. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Ryan Abel as "Carl" and Sean Moton as "Gregory" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join host Kim Dondo in a thought-provoking conversation with James Mabey, Partner at Winkworth Sherwood LLP, as they delve into the crucial topic of estate planning. In this enlightening episode, they explore why it is imperative for individuals to prioritise writing their wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). Discover the transformative impact of proper planning, unravelling the legal complexities, and the significant benefits that arise when more attention is devoted to these essential documents. Tune in and unlock the power of proactive decision-making for your future.

THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT by John Mabey (GA)(join New Play Exchange and follow along, THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT. Here's A COMPLICATED HOPE mentioned in John Mabey's interview)Bonnie: Charlene Hong-White (TN)Father Time: Scott Harrison (NY)Cupid: SJ Lester (TN)Directed by Joel Sanchez-AvantesSoundscape by Eric "Red" WyattAdditional Audio:Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5Birthplace of Country Music, Inc - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Shy by Max Porter, Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro and For They Great Pain Have Mercy on Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie.

Thinking about a career in real estate? Want to build your name as a REALTOR®? While there's no universal formula for success, there's a lot to learn from the people behind the profession. This month, we get up close and personal with two REALTORS® for the first episode in our new series, exploring the world of the working REALTOR®. Edmonton-based James Mabey, CREA's Chair-Elect, and Halifax-based Chris Peters, CREA's Regional Director (Atlantic), reflect on how they got their start in the industry and share lessons learned.

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, we are joined by Daniel Mabey. Daniel is the Asia Region President of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA). He is also the director of UNPA's Market Development Cooperator Program with the U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration, which aims to increase exports of US-made natural health products to China through a new export certification and quality program. Daniel's role is crucial to the newly established export certification and quality program, which aims to expand the export of natural health products produced in the United States to China. In our conversation with Daniel, we get valuable insights into the various segments of the nutraceuticals market in China, the cultural factors driving its growth, and the regulatory environment for foreign companies. We discuss effective sales channels and marketing strategies for companies looking to enter the Chinese market. Daniel also predicts continued growth in the nutraceuticals market in China, driven by factors such as the aging population and increasing health awareness. We also talk about the importance of data and analytics in predicting customer behavior to be successful in China. Enjoy!Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      The power of exposure●      The booming nutraceuticals market in China●      Consumer attitudes in China toward nutraceuticals●      The Blue Hat registration process in China●      The motive behind the Chinese government setting up the cross-border e-commerce system●      Effective marketing tactics and strategies e-commerce enterprises can use to achieve prosperity in the Chinese market●      Challenges of importing products to China●      The importance of using the right marketing and trading partner in China●      WPIC's data-driven approach to the Chinese market●      The regulatory environment of the nutraceutical industry in China ●      Dietary supplement health and education act of 1994●      Why we could see the consolidation of foreign brands in China in the future●      Why having relevant data and market knowledge are keys to succeeding in China

Sally starts the podcast with a brief poem by Philip Larkin, a complex poem of springtime, grief, and renewal. The trees all around the boat take Sally's mind back to the horse chestnut tree of her youth, where she and her brother used to play, and which became a companion to her as she started to read books. A hunt for a pack of pesky wasp invaders, headed by an indignant Queen, ends up with Sally pruning the nearby hawthorn and willow trees, in whose branches the neighbourhood water vole has been spotted, and listening to the chirruping of the birds. She turns to a work by novelist John Fowles – who, just like Sally, grew up feeling deeply connected to trees, drawing on them for creative inspiration. Arguing passionately for the importance of preserving nature in its wild state, Fowles felt connected to trees all his life, from the orchards of his childhood to the woodlands of Devon and Dorset. Fowles published his autobiographical book The Tree in 1979, describing nature and writing as interconnected,  “siblings, branches of one tree”.   The book is considered to have created a new genre, “nature-as-memoir”, taken up later by authors including Richard Mabey, who Sally mentions towards the end of the episode. Mabey, born in 1941, is a pioneering nature-and-culture writer, someone who did a huge amount to bring to public attention the networked, social nature of trees, writing books such as Nature Cure and The Ash and The Beech. The interconnected roots of trees, the way they can communicate with and support each other, has also been explored in books such as The Hidden Life of Trees (by Peter Wohlleben). The Trees one of the best known poems by the leading 20th century poet Philip Larkin (1922 to 1985), can be found here: https://poetryarchive.org/poem/trees/ The producer of the podcast is Andrew Smith: https://www.fleetingyearfilms.com The extra voice in this episode is Emma Fielding. Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far. Special thanks go to Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

A fourth man has been found not guilty in connection to the drugging and sexual assault of women at a central Christchurch bar, following a 2018 investigation. The man was accused of sexually violating a women he met at the bar. The Herald's Anna Leask says Judge Paul Mabey weighed up everything put before him at the Christchurch District Court today. "There was too much reasonable doubt for him. An acquittal is not a finding of innocent, it is just a finding that the Crown has not proved its case, so he is not guilty of that crime." Mabey says the man wasn't an innocent participant to the ongoing drink spiking and assaults at the bar. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about three different memoirs. The Other Side by Jennifer Higgie, A Forager's Life by Helen Lehndorf and Winter Warmers: Recipes and stories from a New Zealand High Country Station by Philippa Cameron.

Today Claire Mabey talks to Jesse about Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton and Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux.

What a wonderful and intoxicating exchange and perhaps a little serendipitous. I discovered John had started following the podcast and what followed was nothing short of a high energy conversation about the craft. In this episode with John Mabey, we discuss the romance and preciousness of playwriting as well as the psychology of the craft and the necessity of getting out of our own way. We also talk about the vulnerability of the playwright, trusting other playwrights, letting go of our work, expressing silences and beats, writing a play for production, getting commissioned, structure, success, revealing truth through character, and cliffhangers opposed to leaving your audience "confused." All said, it's another episode where I could have talked for hours. What was your favorite moment? John Mabey is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. Recent awards for full-length plays include the ‘2021 Panowski Playwriting Award,' the ‘2022 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award,' and the ‘2022 Getchell New Play Award.' In 2021 and 2022 he also had plays published in Smith & Kraus' 'Best 10-Minute Plays,' 'Best Women's Monologues,' and 'Best Men's Monologues.' In 2023, John will have multiple monologues published in a volume for gender minority characters as well. His plays include – A Complicated Hope, Misfits and Mustangs, B is for Bullshit, and Reflections of a Daydream.To view the video format of this episode, visit the link below -https://youtu.be/ZIuXvquyi-wContact info and socials for John Mabey -Website -www.mabeyplays.comNew Play Exchange -https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabeyIG - @jmabeyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnemabeyWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the showSupport the show

Sad news for book lovers in the capital, after nearly fifty years, Vic Books is closing. One of those left shocked and disappointed by the news is our regular book critic, Claire Mabey. She talks to Jesse.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Ruby Tui's memoir, Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttal and Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Fludd by Hilary Mantel, the new RNZ Cookbook and Dame Fiona Kidman's book of essays/memoir called So Far, for Now.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Kohine by Colleen Maria Lenihan, October, October by Katya Balen and the second book in the Scarlett & Brown Series by Jonathan Stroud.

On Today's No Sweat News 8-3-22 Story Number 1 : How do you feel about putting a fan on your dog ? Well a company just cam out just to do that ! Its a vest that has a fan attached to it to keep your pups  or even cats cool. You can even get them for your cats as well.  Story Number 2 : Well you might get sick on this next story cause coming up it will be you getting some free doughnuts. But these kind are not what you think. How about a mustard flavored doughnut ! Yes you heard right MUSTARD !!! Mabey we can wash that down with some relish to go with it. YUCK if you ask me. But if you do try one let us know here at the Rat and tell us how they are. By the way 6 locations in NY City will have them  Story Number 3 : Dateline Utah where 26 year old Cory Martin had a really stupid idea of trying to burn a spider on a hiking trip and that didn't go well. He ended up burning up to 40 acres of land. He is in a mess of trouble after this. Fire fighters had to flight the blaze and thank God they had some rain fall to help out with the blaze. That's Today's No Sweat News for today and don't forget to study up cause on Fridays NO SWEAT NEWS QUIZ we go to the phone just around 7am for your chance at WRATFEST tickets with Shinedown and Jelly Roll at the PNC Bank Arts Center in September on the 10th.   

On Today's One More Thing 7-27-22 Today the boys discuss the fact that Schizophrenic's people have some special talents that's right they can actually tickle themselves !! Mabey that's why the Joker from Batman is always laughing so much.  But you can't tickle yourself cause your brain and body knows what it's doing at all times.  If mean if i was in a bad mood and need a quick laugh and tickle myself it would really help out with what ever is going on to get me in a better place to be ! That's Today's One More Thing on The Morning Rat Race On Jersey's Rat Radio 95.9 The Rat. 

Book critic Claire Mabey reviews 'THEY' by Kay Dick, 'Small Things Like These' by Claire Keegan, and 'Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donn' by Katherine Rundell.

Today Claire talks about a new book she's discovered by Daniel Mendelsohn. It's called 'Three Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative and Fate".

Jason talks about his experience leading the construction of a 350-meter-long pontoon bridge across the Tigris River in Iraq near Tikrit during the Iraq war. For photos and a full description of the project, please see https://www.buildbigideas.com/post/how-to-build-a-pontoon-bridge-during-the-iraq-war-ep16 In late September 2003, while in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 555th Combat Engineer Group (TF ABLE) received the mission to construct a bypass around the damaged Tikrit fixed bridge crossing the Tigris River. This bypass would enable the 4th Infantry Division's maneuver units east-west mobility across the Tigris River. The crux of the bypass was the actual crossing of the Tigris. The solution was constructing a 350m bridge, the largest Mabey & Johnson float bridge ever built – capable of trafficking MLC 110 military vehicles. During the 3 weeks of planning and 2.5 months of construction, the 14th Engineer Battalion met with a variety of challenges that forced them to exhibit engineering problem solving skills, developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Today Claire talks to Wallace about books she has recently re-read. She's read The Bone People by Keri Hulme and Brother of More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido.

Claire talks to Jesse about the new Lloyd Jones novel and Noelle McCarthy's memoir 'Grand'. She's also got a couple of online reads she wants to share as well.

Richard Mabey gives an honest account of learning through the process of pitching for funding and how his bullish take on competition has led Juro to recently close a series B round of £23m. Detailing his own experience, Mabey talks at length on the importance of choosing the right VCs and explains how it was his own customers that introduced investors in the United States to Juro.  Mabey is a former corporate lawyer with Freshfields and spent time with LegalZoom before founding Juro in 2016. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is a fellow of the RSA, and adviser to The Entrepreneurs' Network and an alum of the Georgetown Leadership Seminar. As co-founder and CEO of Juro, Mabey has expanded the business to over 85 countries and grown its customer base to well over 6,000 users.  

Claire Mabey shares her summer reading highlights:

Chris Mabey is interviewed on the podcast this week about the deepening political crisis in Myanmar, and the plight of Christians in the country. His book, Whispers of Hope: A family memoir of Myanmar, tells the story of how he came to understand the rich, nuanced history of Burma/Myanmar, through the family of his Burmes wife, April. He has also written on the crisis in Myanmar for this week's Church Times (21 January). Chris Mabey is a chartered psychologist and Emeritus Professor at Middlesex University Business School. Whispers of Hope is published by Penguin Random House at £29.99 (Church Times Bookshop £26.99); 9-7898-1-495425-9. https://www.chrismabey.co.uk/ Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader.

Emily Mabey is an attorney who, went to law school at age 40. A mother of 4 she is now a practicing attorney and former freelance writer and editor.    Emily says that “for as long as I can remember, I have liked stories—mostly stories about real people. I remember my mom getting frustrated that I didn't want to read all the fantasy books my sisters were reading. She thought it meant I didn't like to read. But then once she told me, “Emily, I have finally realized you are reading a lot—you're just reading all the magazines in the bathroom.” She was right: National Geographic,  Sports Illustrated,Time, Newsweek, People. That's what I was reading. From then on she made sure we had lots of good magazines, and suggested historical fiction or non-fiction to me instead of fantasy.   I always liked to ask a million questions. It was insatiable with me. I felt like I was good at conversation. (Which I always felt was a weird talent, because how do you show that to the judges in the Miss America pageant?! Hold fake conversations with manaquins? That's how I thought about it when I was younger.) And people said I liked to argue, though I always felt indignant about that. How unfair! I just like to discuss things! People always said I would be either a journalist or an attorney. I hesitate to say I always liked to write, because I feel like people always misunderstand that. They think that means you find it fun to sit down and write. I know few people who do. In fact, it's an agonizing experience for a lot of writers. It's more like I always felt a need to write. It was like if I didn't write an experience down, in my journal, or in a note to someone, or nowadays a text or email or journal app, I didn't yet understand what had happened. It's as if I process by writing, or at least by thinking the words aloud in my head.    Anyway, that is all prelude to explain part of the reason I am where I am today. Why I have evolved the way I have.   I felt that need to write, but I didn't know what to do with it. When I was in the groove, I was good: I had one high school teacher call me in and accuse me of plagiarism for a paper about The Scarlet Letter. She didn't think a student could have written it. But when I wasn't in the groove, I wasn't in the groove. I didn't want to focus on writing, or major in it. I thought this meant I wasn't a real writer. My ideas only flowed when there was a real story to tell, or ideas to discuss. I wasn't someone who sat down and wrote fiction for fun. That made me feel like an imposter. In college I majored in and loved American Studies. It was a really broad field that gave me all kinds of things to think and read and write about, from history to government to literature. But when I graduated from college, I still felt that imposter syndrome. I know most people thought I would go to law school. But I really fought that idea. I didn't want to go do what everyone expected me to; I didn't feel like anyone really understood me. I think we all feel that way. I decided if I ever wanted to know if I really had the stuff as a writer, I had to study it in grad school. I wanted to challenge my creative side once and for all. So I put together a portfolio and applied for two writing masters programs in Boston—one in journalism and one in creative writing. When I toured the programs, I realized my lack of desire to confront people or make them uncomfortable ruled out the journalism program:)    After my masters in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College (I graduated in 2000; there were some experiences there that had a profound effect on me), I worked as a freelance writer and editor for about 15 years. I think it was a really important part of my life. I learned what I liked and didn't like about the writing world. It was kind of a crappy time to enter it, because it was a time when long-form journalism and the world I loved was being overtaken by bloggers with no experience. Pay was way down, and desire for quality or experience was way down. It was discouraging. I did a lot of editing and found I had a real knack for it; but I was never satisfied. I wrote a lot of bios of people, and also felt dissatisfied. Ultimately, over many years, I realized what I wanted was a voice and a reason to have one. I was purpose-driven. It was a flexible gig for a mom, but I was never satisfied.   Throughout this time, I was raising a family as the primary caregiver. We were living through some really tumultuous times in that regard. We had two bio kids, then a baby who died, then adopted two girls from Ethiopia, and then had a failed adoption, then adopted a boy at birth from Flint, Michigan. By 2015 and early 2016, I felt like I had lived through hell. I was facing the fact that, after six gut-wrenching years, hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in counseling, our adoption was failing. Our girls did not want to live with our family. My perception of myself as a mother was in the toilet. As I got used to the idea that I would have to move out of their way and let them have another path, I started looking earnestly for a more fulfilling path for myself outside of home. I needed to separate my love for my kids from my desire to be fulfilled. Not put that pressure on my family. I am a spiritual person, so I prayed my guts out while I researched everything. I thought I wanted a PhD—maybe to teach. I kept thinking of one line from a talk in my church about mothers banging on the windows of heaven. That was me. I was banging. I was desperate for answers for help. Law school had always been in the back of my mind, but I had fought it. I thought it wasn't creative enough. I had taken the LSAT 10 years earlier, but I had never felt good about going to school and had let my score expire. Then one day I realized, “I need to find my people. A PhD is lonely and I need a cohort.” I decided to apply, but told my husband not to pressure me to go. I studied for and took the LSAT, and got a significantly lower score this time. I didn't even take the LSAT until after the application deadline had passed. But my parents and a friend encouraged me to apply anyway, as a trial run. So I submitted my application in mid-July. I got an acceptance call from the dean of admissions over the phone while I was driving kids to soccer—less than a week after I applied! I had just a month to prepare before law school started! At the time I had five kids at home, with my youngest being 5 and my oldest 16 (I know:) Different from the 4 total I have now).    My first day was two days after my 40th birthday. It changed my life and fulfilled me in so many ways I could never have anticipated.”   #evolveafter40 #growthmindset #law #lawyer #womenempowerment 

Nick Mabey is an adoptee  whose  created Being Adopted because "I created Being Adopted because, at various points in my life, when feeling lost, isolated, angry or just bewildered, I looked for help and mostly couldn't find it. So I made a promise to create a place of belonging and help for others who've walked in similar shoes; this is the outcome of that promise. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are adopted and have other ideas that would help a place like this."You can find out more at:https://www.stillwaters.world/https://twitter.com/nickmabey64https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmabey/https://www.facebook.com/nick.mabey#reckoningwiththeprimalwound#adoption#adoptionawareness#adoptionevent#adoptionislove#adoptionjourney#adoptionlove#adoptionresponsable#adoptions#adoptionstories#adoptionstory#adoptionsupport#adoptiontails#primalwound#nancyverrier#YouCanAdopt 

Playwright, improviser and mental health counselor John Mabey joins us on this episode to discuss all things playwriting, theater, improv, and more. John is a listener of the show who reached out to us and we wanted to reach back to bring him on show! John began writing plays as a child before he knew that's what he was doing. He's spent the past 10 years living in New York, London and Amsterdam and now lives in the American South. He studied human behavior, emotion and relationships by earning a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology, and infuses into his playwriting everything he's learned about what it means to be human. In addition to plays, he also publishes in academic books and journals on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality. In playwriting, John enjoys experimenting with structure and uses improvisation as a way to generate creative ideas as well as its own art form. He now teaches and performs improvisation around the world with ensembles and as a solo act, and is a regular performer in true storytelling events. Last year, John co-authored a play that was produced in Amsterdam titled, The B Word, which had a successful 2-week run and multiple sold-out performances. Next month his short play, The Most Brave Girl In The Whole Wide World, is included in the Los Angeles play festival ‘A Light In Dark Places' at the Stella Adler Theatre. Follow John on Instagram @jmabey to learn more! _____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it on our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/support

Rosie is joined by comedians Richard Herring and Caroline Mabey to discuss how to keep a long-term relationship together, the transactional nature of love, the myth of 'the one', the importance of kindness, celebrating different types of love and the mystery of why all lesbians in London get the 73 bus. Recorded at Poplar Union on February 13 2019.  The next live recordings are at Kings Place on March 15, April 12 and May 10 with guests including Ayesha Hazarika, Viv Groskop and Alix Fox. Book tickets at http://bit.ly/RosieWilby-KP