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The Belonging Project
Mum Means Business: Motherhood, Ambition & Belonging with Victoria Phipps

The Belonging Project

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 48:36


What connects a group of WWII veterans in Normandy with mums building businesses today?More than you might think!In this episode, I'm joined by Victoria Phipps, MBE, photographer and host of the Mum Means Business podcast, for a conversation about motherhood, ambition, entrepreneurship and belonging.Victoria has spent much of her life creating spaces where people feel connected and part of something. Before becoming a mum, Victoria spent 11 years working with WWII veterans, bringing them together in Normandy for the D-Day commemorations, and building a community around shared experiences. Those years taught her a lot about connection, purpose and finding your people.We explore how those lessons eventually found their way into her work with mothers building businesses, alongside the pressure to “have it all”, what happens when our old definition of success no longer fits, and why recognising our capacity and protecting our energy matters.You can fall into the trap of doing it all. And it can feel like having it all, but you're absolutely beside yourself, broken, exhausted, says Victoria.We also talk about something very close to Victoria's heart: why mothers deserve to be in the photographs too, and how printed photographs can become powerful reminders of identity, connection and belonging.

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
356: Quick Tips -- 10 Mental Resets to Get You Through the Bar Exam

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 14:47


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we share 10 "mental reset" mantras to help bar exam takers manage self-doubt, panic, and setbacks on exam day. In this episode, we discuss: Why mental resets matter, especially on exam day Dealing with forgetting the law or being overwhelmed by the facts in the question Choosing an answer when a multiple-choice question feels impossible Staying present in the exam and avoiding negative thoughts Coming up with your own "why" Resources: Help! My Bar Exam Practice Scores Are Going Down! (https://barexamtoolbox.com/help-my-bar-exam-practice-scores-are-going-down/) Tips for Taking the MBE from Someone Who Struggles with Multiple Choice (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tips-for-taking-the-mbe-from-someone-who-struggles-with-multiple-choice/) Podcast Episode 139: How to Issue Spot an Exam Question (w/Live Example) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-139-issue-spot-exam-question-w-live-example/) Podcast Episode 196: Quick Tips – What to Do If You Forget the Law on Exam Day (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-196-quick-tips-what-to-do-if-you-forget-the-law-on-exam-day/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-356-quick-tips-10-mental-resets-to-get-you-through-the-bar-exam/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on  Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

The High Performance Podcast
Dina Asher-Smith: Why Britain's Fastest Woman Feels Unaware of Her Achievements (E435)

The High Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 67:43


Dina Asher-Smith has just made history as the most decorated athlete in European Championships history. An MBE, multiple major titles and four Olympic Games within reach, but at 30, one of Britain's greatest ever sprinters is still asking how much better she can become.In this episode, Dina opens up about the realities behind those 10 seconds on the track, from how her menstrual cycle affected her performance to competing through grief. She also reflects on leaving her coach of 20 years, rebuilding her career, and why bronze can sometimes mean more than gold.With the 2027 World Championships and LA 2028 ahead, Dina reveals how her relationship with success has changed, and why the opportunity to keep competing at the highest level now feels less like pressure and more like a privilege.AG1

Mum's The Word! The Parenting Podcast with Ashley James
'The Only Way Is Essex Has Nothing on My Class' | Mr P (Lee Parkinson) on Raising Triplets, School Readiness Myths & Why Boredom Is a Gift

Mum's The Word! The Parenting Podcast with Ashley James

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 33:12


This week Kelsey Parker sits down with Lee Parkinson MBE. Teacher, three-time Sunday Times bestselling author and one half of Two Mr Ps in a Podcast for a chat about school readiness, raising triplets and why we've all been worrying about the wrong things.Lee gets real about becoming a stepdad at 21, the scan where the nurse went silent before revealing it was triplets, and the "bath, bottle, bed" routine that got all three sleeping through by six months.Then it goes deeper: why 63% of children aren't ready for school, how scrapping Sure Start centres left a hole nobody filled, and why the little things like doing up their own shoes & putting on a coat actually matter far more than reading or counting before day one.Plus the lighter stuff: the ex-pupil who bought him a pint 15 years on, getting his MBE ("the world's worst kept secret"), and the show-and-tell Tupperware box that accidentally exposed an affair.Grab a cuppa and get comfy.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Govcon Giants Podcast
From Municipal to Federal: How a Contractor Found Higher Margin and Faster Pay

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 9:43


Federal 8(a) construction contracts can pay a small business in 30 days, sometimes two weeks from invoice, while comparable municipal work takes 60 to 120 days and forces the contractor to finance the job. David Rambhajan, a contractor who moved from municipal to federal work, breaks down how he ran $5 million in 8(a) work with no permits and no inspections and why faster federal payment fueled his growth more than a higher bid margin ever did. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why a $3 billion municipal job can yield only 0 to 3% margin while a smaller federal job pays more - How federal 30-day payment terms change cash flow versus 60 to 120 day municipal cycles - Why 8(a) work with no permits and no inspections removed the friction that municipal contracts pile on - How to choose the right buying organization: city, county, state, federal, or private, and how the rules differ - What the $78 billion in 2024 small business awards means for a contractor deciding where to compete Chapters: 0:00 - Moving from municipal to federal contracting 1:20 - Why a $3 billion city job pays 0 to 3% 3:00 - Federal pays in 30 days, municipal takes 90 plus 4:30 - $5 million in 8(a) work with no permits 5:40 - Choosing your buying organization for the long run 7:00 - Avoiding shiny object syndrome and staying focused 8:00 - MBE, WOSB, and veteran program rules explained Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
From Love Island To Downing Street: How Georgia Harrison Reinvented Her Career

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 68:31


Georgia Harrison on Revenge Porn, Changing the Law, and the Real Work Behind Being an Influencer This week, Georgia joins Jimmy to describe her work as a celebrity campaigner, author, and influencer, and explains why creating content is a real job that requires research, editing, trend awareness, and constant posting across platforms. She recounts how a former boyfriend filmed her without consent and sold the footage online, leading her to waive anonymity, take him to court, and campaign to remove the “intent to cause distress” loophole in the 2015 revenge porn law, work that earned her an MBE. Georgia says current rules still fail victims, calling for faster takedowns than 48 hours, a “kill switch” system, stronger enforcement on tech companies, and action on the rise of intimate image abuse and manosphere content. She and Jimmy also discuss motherhood, online trolling in politics, LinkedIn's professional benefits, and taking risks despite embarrassment. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Influencer Life Explained 03:11 Reality TV Journey 03:55 Why She Became Activist 04:54 Abuse And Court Fight 08:47 Going Public For Evidence 11:26 Beyond Revenge Porn 12:32 Georgia's Law Proposal 14:32 Tech Companies Accountability 15:55 Shame Empowerment Motherhood 19:20 Politics Like Reality TV 27:32 Trolling Bots And Safety 31:48 Receiving The MBE 34:20 Tackling The Manosphere 35:38 Manosphere Money Funnel 36:58 Creator Economy Explained 38:08 Trends Algorithms Workflow 40:56 Brand Deals And Campaigns 45:18 Styling Image Strategy 47:50 Fearless Mindset Failing 50:20 Why LinkedIn Works 54:25 Paying Mum For Childcare 56:53 Early Jobs Hustle 59:01 Love Island Leap 01:01:46 Mentor Boss Can Do 01:03:24 Reality TV Business Pitch ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: hello@jobsofthefuture.co Check out our clips channel here! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@JimmysJobsClips Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UK Health Radio Podcast
180: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill and guest Beth Britton MBE

UK Health Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 38:22


Episode 180 - Beth Britton is a content creator, trainer, mentor, campaigner and news editor of the Dementia Community who was awarded an MBE in 2025.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

THE LOADED RADIO PODCAST
Tony Iommi To Tell His Story In Birmingham, Louder Than Life Set Times Drop, Jonathan Davis Goes Feline

THE LOADED RADIO PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 5:00


Friday, August 14, 2026. Tony Iommi will discuss his life in music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on September 17, months after being made an MBE and ahead of his new solo album From The Dark. Louder Than Life releases set times for its 2026 edition in Louisville, with Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Tool heading nearly 200 bands — plus Pantera's only US show of the year and a stack of reunion sets. And Korn's Jonathan Davis expands his Freak On A Leash pet brand into cats, with 10% of sales going to animal shelters. Scott Penfold breaks it all down in under five minutes. Full stories at loadedradio.com. Stream Loaded Radio 24/7 or download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple and Google Play.

Thought for the Day
Vishvapani - A member of the Triratna Buddhist Order

Thought for the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 3:08


Good morning. I've lived in Wales for the best part of two decades and slowly felt less of an outsider. But last week I found myself in deepest Cymru, at the Eisteddfod: the annual festival of Welsh language, music and literature, which this year took place near Cardigan framed by the Preseli hills. The Eisteddfod is a cultural celebration but it draws on druidic ceremonies. My friend became a member of the Gorsedd: imagine a combination of getting an MBE and a druid initiation. She swore on a sword to uphold Welsh culture, and received a kind of blessing from the Archdruid, the First Minister looking on in his druid robes. It was a moment of pride in Welsh identity but sometimes nationalist narratives make me uneasy. I can't help but wonder who it excludes. My discomfort no doubt stems from being the son of a Jewish refugee from Nazism. The universality of Buddhist teachings was always part of its draw — but even that can be co-opted by nationalist politics. And yet, as a Jewish Buddhist from Croydon, I respond to the powerful rootedness that's so palpable at the Eisteddfod. My friend runs a small meeting space in the festival, and I crowded in with a few dozen others for a performance featuring a storyteller and Catrin Finch, the harpist – a celebration of awen: of the land and its tales. I don't speak Welsh, but I could roughly follow the stories, which came from the Mabinogion, the compendium of Welsh myths, many about this part of Wales. One featured Rhiannon, a queen wrongly accused of killing her child. As a penance she must sit at the castle gates, tell visitors her story and offer to carry them across the threshold. In the performance, Rhiannon's passionate cry declared the love and hope still burning within her. But she sets her fury aside, carries strangers on her back, and becomes larger than the pattern of blame and revenge. Buddhism calls this the deepest freedom — not escaping suffering but refusing to be imprisoned by it. The awen I respond to transcends borders. The Preseli rocks were taken east to build Stonehenge — raised partly to track the sun's movements. This week, as the sky darkened over the whole of Britain, it struck me that this magic was never only Wales's to possess. It belongs to anyone willing to receive it.

Veterans In Politics by CampaignForce
Calvin Bailey MBE MP- The Veterans' Minister on the defining moment during Op PITTING Afghanistan

Veterans In Politics by CampaignForce

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 29:40


Send us Fan MailJonny Ball welcomes Minister for Veterans & People at the UK Ministry of Defence, Calvin Bailey MBE MP.  We talk about his growing up in South East London, what inspired him to join the RAF, and the power of football communities with the Armed Forces.  This was recorded exclusively for Veterans In Politics.We also pay tribute to Operation Pitting, as we hit the 5 year anniversary of the withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, where as a pilot, Calvin played a vital role.  This episode is dedicated to all those who served and the civilians impacted by conflict.Calvin is the Labour MP for Leyton and Wanstead, elected on the 5th of July 2024. Born in Zambia, Calvin's family moved to London, settling in Plumstead. Growing up in south-east London as a young Black man, he faced far-right violence and was deeply affected by the tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence, the older brother of his close friend Stuart. This event profoundly influenced Calvin's politics and desire to serve the community. Calvin graduated with a Master of Engineering from the University of Exeter in 1999 and later completed a Master of Arts in War Studies at King's College London in 2017.Calvin spent over 24-years in the Royal Air Force, rising to the rank of Wing Commander. During his military service, he led humanitarian efforts and operations in conflict zones. He was awarded an MBE for his support of relief operations in Haiti and the Philippines. He also proudly led critical missions, including commanding the UK's largest deployed Air Wing during the COVID-19 pandemic and overseeing the evacuation of 14,000 people from Kabul during Operation Pitting where he made the critical decision to double the number of passengers taken per flight, recognising that the risk of overloading the aircraft was outweighed by the risk to the lives of those who would have been left behind.Calvin became a junior minister in Keir Starmer's government when he was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People on 12 June 2026. A role he kept during the Burnham reshuffle.See more here: https://www.calvinbailey.co.uk/Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

The Richie Allen Show
Episode 2280: The Richie Allen Show Wednesday August 12th 2026

The Richie Allen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 112:45


After rounding up the day's top stories Richie is joined by Nick Buckley MBE. Nick founded the charity Mancunian Way to tackle homelessness and help uncover child sexual exploitation. He was awarded an MBE for this work. Recently, the honours committee threatened to withdraw his award because someone reported his social media posts. Thankfully this hasn't happened, yet. On today's show Nick discusses the impact of open-door migration, why he believes that no British government should ever interfere in the internal politics of another country, how rape gangs operated with impunity in the UK and much more. https://x.com/NickBuckleyMBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@nickbuckleymbe?si=JKwR1xhMOzrL81Qj

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
355: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Criminal Law and Procedure

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 28:11


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we illustrate the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today we're walking through four questions on criminal law and procedure, related to search and seizure. Join Lee and practice multiple-choice questions in the classic MBE style and the new NextGen format. In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Search warrant exceptions (MBE) Question 2: Search and seizure (MBE) Question 3: Search and seizure (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: RAMP: Adaptive Bar Exam Prep (https://barexamtoolbox.com/what-is-ramp-bar-prep/) Illinois v. Wardlow (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/528/119/) Podcast Episode 141: Listen and Learn – The Fourth Amendment (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-141-listen-and-learn-the-fourth-amendment/) Podcast Episode 154: Listen and Learn – The Exclusionary Rule (Criminal Law and Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-154-listen-and-learn-the-exclusionary-rule-criminal-law-and-procedure/) Podcast Episode 173: Listen and Learn – Criminal Procedure: Warrant Requirements (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-173-listen-and-learn-criminal-procedure-warrant-requirements/) Podcast Episode 220: Listen and Learn – Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-220-listen-and-learn-exceptions-to-the-warrant-requirement/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-355-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-criminal-law-and-procedure/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Mizog Art Podcast
REWIND Ep.75 Alison Lapper MBE

Mizog Art Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 61:23


This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Alison Lapper MBE (@alison_lapper_mbe)Born with no arms and shortened legs, Alison Lapper spent most of her childhood trying to piece together her own identity. Her extraordinary background and passion for creativity has given us one of the county's most inspirational artists.Alison's reputation was bolstered when Marc Quinn created his modern day ‘Venus de Milo' for Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth, a white marble sculpture of the 8 months pregnant Alison titled, ‘Alison Lapper Pregnant'. That sculpture also went on to be shown at the Venice Biennale with an inflatable version used for the opening of the 2012 Paralympics opening ceremony. Alison was awarded an MBE in 2003 and later, an honorary doctorate from the University of Brighton.Since this episode Ali and I have been firm friends, working together a few times and both being trustees for @the drugof.art, a charity to encourage young people to be creativeto support their mental health. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faith with Haith
In conversation with Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE

Faith with Haith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 48:40


Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE is the founder and Chairman of the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), which became a BAFTA-winning festival in February 2025 for its short film "Rock, Paper, Scissors." He also co-founded BUFF Studios in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where he serve as Executive Producer. In 2019, Emmanuel was awarded an MBE for services to the Black and Minority Ethnic film industry. 

Oxford+
Ethics & Innovation: What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI?

Oxford+

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 37:18 Transcription Available


What do our conversations with machines reveal about what it means to be human?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Edward Harcourt, Director of Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI, about the parts of human life that no algorithm can reproduce. Edward argues that the real risk of chatbots is not that they reshape social life, but that people mistake them for something real.Recorded as the UK government confirmed a ban on social media for under-16s from spring 2027, the conversation moves from embodiment and mortality to attachment theory, pluralism and the limits of machine minds. Edward warns of two quieter dangers: cognitive atrophy, as we outsource our thinking, and social atrophy, as we trade human contact for efficiency. Edward Harcourt: Edward Harcourt is Director of the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford, where he is also Professor of Philosophy and a Fellow of Keble College. His work sits at the boundary of ethics and the philosophy of mind, and his research at the Institute focuses on AI and humanity: how human values should shape the design, governance and use of AI, and what philosophical reflection on AI reveals about what is unique to human beings. From 2018 to 2022 he was Director of Research, Strategy and Innovation at UK Research and Innovation's Arts and Humanities Research Council, where he helped develop its Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID) programme. He is the editor of Attachment and Character (Oxford University Press, 2021) and has written widely on moral psychology, child development and Wittgenstein. He was appointed MBE.Connect with Edward on LinkedIn Susannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn and Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for Exclusive ContentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Equinox.Produced and Edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

talkSPORT Daily
Ella Toone on Tournaments, Pre-Season & Eggs?!

talkSPORT Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 19:17


On today's talkSPORT Daily Podcast, Max Scott and Charlie Baker are joined by the freshly awarded MBE holder herself, Ella Toone!We caught up with the England and Manchester United star to discuss the pre-season grind, tournament football, her ongoing work with Chorley Women Football Club, ET7 Academy and of course some egg-related chat. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law School
July Bar Sprint: Full Mixed Simulation — Timing, Endurance, Error Control, Guessing Strategy, Essay Triage, and Mental Reset

Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 62:23


Cultural Communication Confidence
190 - Encouragement is Where Courage Begins with Helen Gibson MBE

Cultural Communication Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 31:44


What happens when encouragement becomes a leadership capability, not just a nice thing to do? According to Helen Gibson MBE, encouragement is not soft or superficial, it is where we get our courage from. Many leaders and ambitious professionals are navigating what Helen calls 'the porridge (oatmeal) of life', those thick, heavy moments where progress feels slow, energy is low, you're losing momentum, and the way forward is not always clear. In complex organisations and uncertain times, this can show up as pressure, decision fatigue, or simply feeling stuck.  This is when encouragement is needed, as something we can practise, notice, capture and offer to others, not just receive.  In this conversation with Helen Gibson MBE, award-winning global entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, coach, international business leadership expert and author of 'Go for Goosebumps', we explore how encouragement can help individuals, teams and organisations move forward through difficult moments. Helen's leadership experience spans complex transformation programmes for governments around the world, including counter-terrorism, corruption, cybercrime, health crises and justice reform. As the former CEO of her family business, she led values-driven frontline change across nearly 30 countries for clients including the UK Government, the NHS, the EU and the United Nations. Recognised with an MBE for services to international trade, Helen brings deep experience in resilience, international business, women in leadership and meaningful change. What you will learn in this episode: Why encouragement matters in leadership, especially now How experiencing goosebumps (shivers of excitement) can signal momentum What happens when we get stuck in the 'porridge (oatmeal) of life' Her traffic light model to help you know where to move forward Showing people you care before trying to prove what you know How stories and legacy questions help people reconnect with what matters What to do if you have no time for the perfect pause 'Victories folders' to help build your evidence for confidence  How leaders can best encourage themselves and others  Where are you currently walking through 'the porridge of life'? What signs of encouragement might you be missing? How could you encourage someone else this week? Resources: Connect with Helen Gibson on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helengibsonmbe Visit Helen Gibson's website: https://www.helengibsonmbe.com Find Helen Gibson's book 'Go for Goosebumps!': https://www.waterstones.com/book/go-for-goosebumps/helen-gibson/9781806340316 Listen to Helen Gibson's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtbMDM33q2s Find out more about Victoria's strategic communication programmes: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals / Buy Victoria's book, Become a Global Leader: https://culturecuppa.com/book/ Follow Victoria on LinkedIn for more strategies, ideas and inspiration: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Read this Episode's Blog post here: Why Encouragement is a Leadership Capability: https://culturecuppa.com/why-encouragement-is-a-leadership-capability/

Woman's Hour
Rapist police officer, Women in Iran, Extreme cleans, Golfer Georgia Hall

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 57:20


A BBC investigation has revealed that a police officer, Alan Greer, who took his own life in May was a violent rapist who carried out a spate of sexual attacks and attempted murders of women over at least 14 years. To find out more about women's confidence in the police, Anita Rani speaks to former Met Detective Superintendent Shabnam Chaudhri and Janaya Walker, interim director of the End Violence Against Women coalition. As the US and Iran continue exchanging fire, Anita talks to global affairs journalist Tara Kangarlou and researcher at King's College London Dr Ahou Koutchesfahani to ask how life for women in the country has changed since the war.Georgia Hall won the Women's Open back in 2018 - one of the four British women to have ever won a golf major championship. She has since gone on to compete around the world, winning countless titles and cups and was awarded an MBE in 2019. Georgia recently returned to professional golf after giving birth in February, and now sets her sights on another win at the AIG Women's Open, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, right here in the UK.What started as documenting the transformation of her own mouldy rental flat has turned into an award-winning mission to help some of the most vulnerable people. Content creator Bea Elton, known as Clean with Bea, has gained millions of followers by documenting her free extreme cleans in homes affected by poor mental health and financial hardship. She restores properties that could otherwise cost thousands of pounds to clean and discusses the link between our living environments and wellbeing. Anita talks to Bea about why her videos have become such a social media phenomenon and the lives she's helping to change. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Law School
July Bar Sprint: Essay Sprint — MEE Rule Blocks, Issue Spotting, Fact Application, Organization, and July 2026 Subject Priorities

Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 65:11


Law School
July Bar Sprint: MBE Sprint Part Two — Evidence, Real Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure

Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 71:09


Law School
July Bar Sprint: MBE Sprint Part One — Civil Procedure, Contracts, Torts, and the Multiple-Choice Method

Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 70:08


The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
354: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Evidence

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 26:12


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today we're walking through four questions on evidence -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Join us and practice your understanding of hearsay exceptions and character evidence! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Hearsay exceptions (MBE) Question 2: Statement not offered for the truth (MBE) Question 3: Statement not offered for the truth (NextGen) Question 4: Character evidence (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 89: Listen and Learn – What Is Hearsay? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-listen-and-learn-what-is-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 101: Listen and Learn – Present Sense Impression vs. State of Mind (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-101-listen-and-learn-present-sense-impression-vs-state-of-mind/) Podcast Episode 114: Listen and Learn – Non-Hearsay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-114-listen-and-learn-non-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 115: Listen and Learn – Dying Declaration vs. Excited Utterance (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-115-listen-and-learn-dying-declaration-vs-excited-utterance/) Podcast Episode 121: Listen and Learn – Character Evidence (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-121-listen-and-learn-character-evidence/) Podcast Episode 132: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-132-listen-and-learn-hearsay-exceptions-government-and-business-records/) Podcast Episode 138: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Prior Testimony and Past Recollection Recorded (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-138-listen-and-learn-hearsay-exceptions-prior-testimony-and-past-recollection-recorded/) Podcast Episode 143: Listen and Learn – More Hearsay Exceptions (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-143-listen-and-learn-more-hearsay-exceptions/) Podcast Episode 158: Listen and Learn – Multiple Hearsay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-158-listen-and-learn-multiple-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 214: Listen and Learn – Relevance Issues (Evidence) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-214-listen-and-learn-relevance-issues-evidence/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-354-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-evidence/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
How This Real Estate Investor Built a $2.3M Business in One Year | Ramond Harris II

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 42:55


Some of the best real estate and business conversations happen in the hallways of the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, and every year since 2019 we sit down with our good friend Ramond Harris II to see what he's built since we last talked. This year Ramond walks through the full pivot from running a $3.6 million FedEx Ground operation to buying and rebuilding a commercial painting business serving apartment developers across Metro Detroit. It's an honest, unscripted look at what it actually takes to turn a struggling acquisition around, why margin beats revenue, and where a hustling operator still bleeds money when the bookkeeping can't keep up with the growth. Justin Workman joins to press Ramond on the numbers and hand him a few fixes he can use Monday morning. About Ramond Harris II Ramond Harris II is a Detroit-based operator and real estate investor. He grew a FedEx Ground route business from roughly $450,000 in revenue and four trucks into a $3.6 million operation with 36 delivery vans and 54 employees before exiting at the end of 2024. He now owns a 24-year-old commercial painting company focused on apartment new construction and repaints, and he continues to run rental property and fix-and-flip projects. What We Cover in This Episode Why Ramond exited a $3.6 million FedEx Ground business and what he kept from it Buying an established 24-year-old commercial painting company instead of starting from scratch The 12 to 18 month bid-to-start cycle that left the paint company dry for a full year How 48 bids in 2025 turned into $1.4 million in Q1 2026 contracts and a $4 million goal Networking into big general contractors like Sachse, O'Brien, Ronish, and Paragon Using Section 3 and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) status to win work and protect margin Why the painting business has better margins and fewer headaches than logistics Niching down to apartment buildings only: new construction and repaints The Higginbotham Project, a 100-unit Detroit school-to-apartments conversion Using fix and flips as bread-and-butter cash flow to survive the dry year (resiliency in practice) Leadership on the job site: staffing cutters, rollers, sprayers, and preppers The bookkeeping and job-costing gaps that come with fast growth, and how to close them Why the leftover trucks keep costing money and the case for cutting the loss How Detroit property taxes uncapped on his rentals and doubled his assessment How Ramond uses ChatGPT for blueprints, invoices, loan packages, and decision-making Key Insight A year ago at this same conference, Ramond had just bought a painting company and had no work, because the prior owner had stopped bidding and paint jobs run on a 12 to 18 month clock. Instead of panicking, he went back to his bread and butter, ran four flips to keep cash moving, and put in 48 bids. By the first quarter of 2026 he had signed $1.4 million in contracts, with another $900,000 in the second quarter and a real shot at a $4 million year. The comeback wasn't luck. It was pricing discipline, relentless bidding, and using his Section 3 and MBE status to get in the door. Why This Episode Matters If you run a small business or a real estate portfolio, Ramond's story is a live example of two things that decide whether operators survive: staying resilient when a bet isn't paying off yet, and being honest about where you're still losing money. The episode is worth it for the on-air diagnosis alone, watching a growing operator get called out on his bookkeeping, his job costing, and the trucks he still hasn't sold, and walk away with fixes he can put to work immediately. Find Out More VR Quality Painting Instagram: @harrisfamilycontracting Instagram: @mrplayoffensedaily Facebook Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

DEBBIE WILLIAMS's Podcast
My Extraordinary Life: Steve Vear MBE JP

DEBBIE WILLIAMS's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 32:49


Steve Vear MBE JP is someone whose life has been shaped by resilience, service, and an unwavering determination to succeed.  Born with cerebral palsy, he's never let it define him. He enjoyed a successful career in senior operational leadership, including leading production and logistics at one of the UK's largest examination boards, before taking on a new challenge during the COVID lockdowns by studying law. He was called to the Bar in 2025 and is now beginning the next chapter of his career as a pupil barrister.  Alongside his professional achievements, he has dedicated decades to public service as a Magistrate, Samaritan, School Governor, Chairman of the Southern Premier Cricket League, and Trustee of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. And in 2018 His commitment to volunteering was recognised with an MBE.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevear/debbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

Govcon Giants Podcast
How to Choose the Right Small Business Certification for Federal Contracting Success

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 10:37


Government contracting certifications like MBE, DBE, veteran-owned, and 8(a) can open doors, but holding a certification does not guarantee work. In this episode, David Rambhajan breaks down why so many small business owners get certified and then wait for contracts that never come, and shares the framework he used to turn certifications into a profitable, sellable government contracting business. Learn why certification alone does not equal contract wins, and what you actually need to do with it Discover the "3 R's" framework: resources, risk, and return, for deciding which certification fits your business Understand the difference between city, county, state, and federal certification rules and why they are not interchangeable Hear the real story of a $10,000 lesson appealing a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey certification denial Find out why chasing top line revenue can trap small businesses and what to focus on instead EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI sponsor message on finding federal opportunities 0:48 - Why having a certification does not guarantee work 2:23 - Introducing the three Rs resources risk and return 3:50 - Early lessons from getting certified as a young entrepreneur 5:53 - Building a business that stands alone without certification labels 6:50 - Weighing top line revenue against bottom line profits 7:58 - City county and state certification rules explained 9:34 - The costly lesson from a Port Authority certification appeal Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

popular Wiki of the Day
Bonnie Tyler

popular Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 3:25


pWotD Episode 3355: Bonnie Tyler Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,271,358 views on Thursday, 9 July 2026 our article of the day is Bonnie Tyler.Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky voice, she came to prominence with the release of her debut studio album The World Starts Tonight (1977) and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK singles chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.In the 1980s, Tyler ventured into rock music with songwriter and producer Jim Steinman. He wrote Tyler's biggest hit, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which sold over 13 million copies worldwide and was released as the lead single from her UK chart-topping album Faster Than the Speed of Night (1983). Steinman also wrote Tyler's other major 1980s hit, "Holding Out for a Hero". Her other successful singles during this period included "Here She Comes" from the 1984 soundtrack to Metropolis and "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)", written by Desmond Child and produced by Steinman. She had success in mainland Europe during the 1990s with Dieter Bohlen, who wrote and produced her hit "Bitterblue". In 2003, Tyler re-recorded "Total Eclipse of the Heart" with singer Kareen Antonn; their bilingual duet, titled "Si demain... (Turn Around)", topped the French charts.Tyler released Rocks and Honey in 2013, featuring the single "Believe in Me", which she performed while representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. After reuniting with the producer David Mackay, she released Between the Earth and the Stars (2019) and The Best Is Yet to Come (2021).Tyler's work earned her three Grammy Award nominations and three Brit Award nominations (including twice for British Female Solo Artist), among other accolades. In 2022, she was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to music. Her singles "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache" have estimated sales of over 6 million units each, and are among the best-selling singles of all time.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 04:11 UTC on Friday, 10 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Bonnie Tyler on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
353: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Constitutional Law

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 29:30


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on constitutional law -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Practice applying the right level of scrutiny, the right test, and the right doctrine with questions on free speech, equal protection, and procedural due process. In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: First Amendment (MBE) Question 2: Equal Protection Clause (MBE) Question 3: Equal Protection Clause (NextGen) Question 4: Procedural due process (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Mathews v. Eldridge (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/424/319/?__cf_chl_f_tk=.74Z9udXxZoFyahgsTM1pK81SZNmqVJisR00kAFlKgw-1782814803-1.0.1.1-iLPq65lW8SPU8r7xgE2zIbhxEOfzNroBfyhDeaySJNY) Podcast Episode 117: Listen and Learn – Due Process and Equal Protection (Con Law) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-117-listen-and-learn-due-process-and-equal-protection-con-law/) Podcast Episode 123: Listen and Learn – First Amendment (Content-Neutral Restrictions) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-123-listen-and-learn-first-amendment-content-neutral-restrictions/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-353-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-constitutional-law/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

What happens when trust in information starts to break down but the pace of change in education keeps accelerating? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with internationally respected education leader and thought partner Al Kingsley for a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping education worldwide.From AI and literacy to leadership and governance, Al shares practical insights on making complex topics easier to navigate and asks an important question: how do school leaders make confident decisions in an increasingly noisy world? Rather than offering one-size-fits-all answers, Al explores the power of asking better questions, listening deeply, and building solutions that reflect each school community.---ABOUT OUR GUESTAl Kingsley, MBE, is a veteran technology and education leader with over 30 years of experience spanning IT, EdTech, and digital safeguarding. He is Group CEO of NetSupport, a global software company supporting millions of users in classrooms worldwide, with a strong focus on instructional technology and online safety. Alongside his industry work, he serves in senior governance and advisory roles across education in the UK, helping shape school leadership, apprenticeships, and digital strategy. He is a frequent speaker and writer on EdTech, safeguarding, and AI in education, and was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to education.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

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The Podcast of Jewish Ideas
94. Claude Montefiore and Liberal Judaism | Dr. Edward Kessler (Anglo-Judaism #2)

The Podcast of Jewish Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 57:32


J.J. and Dr. Edward Kessler progress through the history of Liberal Judaism and its promethian founder, Claude Montefiore. This series is generously sponsored by Larry and Sarah Krauss in honour and gratitude to Larry's mother, Kato Krauss, and in loving memory of his father, Nathan "Noteh" Krauss. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Sarah's father, Joe Casse. Yosef ben Zvi v'Koyna.Dr Edward Kessler, MBE is Founder President of the Woolf Institute and a leading thinker in interfaith relations, primarily, Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations. He was described by The Times Higher Education Supplement as 'probably the most prolific interfaith figure in British academia' and was awarded an MBE for services to interfaith relations. He has written or edited 13 books, including An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations (Cambridge, 2010), Jews, Christians and Muslims in Encounter (SCM, 2013) and Jesus (The History Press, 2016). His Documentary History of Jewish-Christian Relations was published by Cambridge in 2024. In 2024 he was awarded the Seelisberg Prize for his contribution to fostering Jewish-Christian relations. Kessler regularly appears in the media commenting on religion and belief issues of the day, such as the impact of October 7th 2023 attacks on Israel and the Gaza War on the Leading Podcast, and hosted the weekly podcast Naked Reflections (2020-23). Since 2015, he has been working with local actors in Israel, Palestine and Jordan to agree measures to safeguard Jerusalem's holy places. Kessler also explores the tensions, positive as well as negative, between religion and civil society. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring an episode or mini-series, please reach out at  podcasts@torahinmotion.org Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts

The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast
QA53 - Listener Questions Episode 53

The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 43:33


In this Meaningful Money Q&A episode, Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six listener questions on UK personal finance - from gifting money to children using the 'normal expenditure out of income' rules to whether ISA withdrawals can support one-off big spends. They also cover pension consolidation and FSCS protection, investing while living abroad, how DB pension accrual affects SIPP annual allowance, and how to bridge the gap to State Pension without over-relying on AVCs. Finally, they tackle the practical steps to opening a Stocks and Shares ISA - and how to get started with confidence. Practical, jargon-free guidance for UK savers and investors navigating pensions, ISAs, tax and retirement planning. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA53  02:35  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger, I have followed meaningful money for around 6 years now and it has been an invaluable source of sensible advice which I have followed. This has left my wife and I in a very good situation for retirement as you will see below. You deserve an MBE at least!. Love the double act with Roger as well. I am 62 and my wife is 60 years young. Our total pensions will be around 35K a year which is all we need for our basic living cost and general going out etc. We have a house worth £750K with no mortgage and no debts. I have a DC pension around £920K and my wife around £650K and our two boys have just moved out of our house and so we are now retiring and relearning life B.C. (Before Children). I have begun looking into gifting them money out of excess income. I like the idea of giving with warm hands - and strangely so do my boys! Putting our scenario into google gemini, using UFPLS with regular drawdowns and keeping within the current 20% tax band we could each have around 50K income after tax over the next 30 years. Really cannot see us spending more than 40K/year travelling and this will certainly reduce in time as we get older and so will give the increasing excess to our kids. To keep HMRC documentation simple (hmm) we plan to use our joint account to give gifts to the boys but I am guessing that we will need to prove to HMRC that we have equal income to do this? So my wife will take 8.5K less from her DC pension than I from mine. I hope this all makes sense. I presume if our incomes were not balanced we would have to pay out from our individual accounts and document both for HMRC purposes? In addition I have 200K and my wife around £150K in ISAs and savings . I know we can each gift 3000/year from the ISA as well as using excess income from our pension. Again, I asked google gemini about this and apparently I can use the ISA for certain capital payments. Eg a) to buy a new car b) redo bathroom/bedroom c) a large holiday  Not sure what would be the position if we said our largest holiday each year is paid from an ISA and any other holidays are from our pension income and we still gift excess to the kids? - seems a very grey area. I am sure in time HMRC will look closer into this area. So I think it will be sensible to still use the ISA in the next few years and not take everything from the pension and possibly change to funds from accumulation to income as well? One last thought as all this is based on the current tax rates. The IHT rate NRB has not changed since 2009 and would be worth around £530K today and I am presuming there will be increasing pressure to raise this given house price growth and especially after 2027 when pensions are included in the estate for IHT? Best Regards, Bill   09:37  Question 2 Dear Pete and Roger, I can't thank you enough for the excellent free content you put out into the world. I recently got diagnosed with a degenerative condition which will affect me and my family down the line. Your podcast has inspired me to take control of my finances including putting the right protections (insurances) in place and using investing to help navigate a more uncertain future - THANK YOU! The information is accessible and you guys make me chuckle as I go about my day! My question... I am keen to make my life easy when it comes to managing my finances but I have hit a wrinkle in my plan. My preference would be to consolidate my pension into as few pension accounts and underlying funds as possible.  To me the levels of protection available through the FSCS seem too low to be compatible with keeping a pension all with one provider. Am I missing something? How do you think about balancing this risk, without ending up with lots of pension accounts with different providers? Additionally, I have been selecting the same low cost All-World tracker ETF across my family's ISAs and SIPPs, is this inherently risky too and should I aim to use different fund providers (perhaps that aim to achieve the same investment objective). Anyway, I may be being overcautious here or be misunderstanding the level risk but any reassurance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again Andy   18:24  Question 3 Hi Roger and Pete, I'm 32 and I've been listening the podcast for a few years and the advice (particularly about investing) has helped me immensely. I have a question about investment portfolios when moving abroad. I moved away from the UK 2.5 years ago, at which point I stopped investing into Vanguard and moved to Interactive Brokers. I still have a decent amount invested in Vanguard, but I'm not sure whether it makes sense to consolidate everything into one platform or keep it split over two. I don't have any immediate plans to return to the UK, although I imagine I will eventually. Do you think it makes any difference in how the investments are split, or am I worrying about nothing? Thanks for sharing any of your *thoughts* and perhaps clearing this up for me. Keep up the amazing podcast, Michael (originally from Cornwall!)   21:23 Question 4 Hi Pete and Roger I recently discovered your podcast and am working my way though the back catalogue! I am finding it extremely informative and it is helping me demystify a subject I have found confusing for a long time, so thank you. My question is how do I calculate the amount I can contribute annually to my SIPP whilst also contributing to a DB pension and AVCs (£200/month)? My annual gross salary is £25744. I opened the SIPP to give me flexibility to retire earlier than 67 when I intend to access my DB pensions (as well as my current local government DB pension I have a deferred University DB pension from previous employment), ideally between 60-62, and access the SIPP along with my S&S ISA to bridge the gap. Thanks, Melanie   27:28 Question 5 Hello Pete & Roger, I'm a long time listener and as a result in far better financial shape than I was for many years, thank you. In work I am often akin to the Shawshank Redemption character Andy Dufresne as I find myself offering financial or pension scheme advice to colleagues. This advice ends with recommending your good selves and the knowledge repository that is the Meaningful Money archive and books! I am 56 and just over 4 years from my planned early retirement at 61,  when I will have 36 years contributing into a company DB pension. I plan on taking this in a stepped format (with PCLS) to offer a higher initial payment until my state pension starts 6 years later at 67. To maintain basic rate income tax, I am paying my maximum matched pension contributions plus AVC's through salary sacrifice (until 2029) to keep just under the 40% tax limits. My wife will be solely reliant on her (full) State Pension having not contributed to a personal pension, she will receive this when I am 64, meaning our combined funding danger zone will be around 3 years during which we may need funds to top up our income either from the PCLS pot or ISA savings to this final combined total, "our figure". So my question: You repeatedly talk about retiring with options such as having pensions, ISA's and savings etc. but I am concerned my pension and AVC fund will be totally concentrated with little else. After maximising the pension and AVC contributions it looks likely I will not contribute enough to fund a savings pot that could comfortably cover the 3 year danger zone. Will this pension / AVC concentration matter? Should I continue paying the AVC's to avoid higher rate tax on my income and recovering tax rebate into the AVC pot? To me this makes sense, but would funding a savings pot give us flexibility to fund our pension gap somehow that I am missing, and do I need to target an ISA or other savings pot in my remaining working years. This prospect would feel like not living for today, but retirement is in touching distance so might it be worthwhile? Many thanks & best regards, Tim   34:52  Question 6 To the Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven of the financial world! Hi guys my name is Cam, I'd just like to say you guys are absolutely fantastic at what you do, the knowledge you provide is genuinely incredible and immensely helpful. I think I speak for all your listeners when I say without your podcast there would be a lot of people struggling with personal finance! Keep up the good work Pete and Rog! I am 27 years old, 17 months ago I quit my 9-5 and started my own dog walking business, I have since trained to become a dog trainer too. My business has gone from strength to strength and I'm very proud. However the change from going from a wage structure to a varied income per month has been a tough adjustment especially when saving and wanting to invest and so on. I contribute to my pension each month, I pay into a LISA each month (for a first time home) the only thing I don't do is pay into a stocks and shares ISA. Firstly how do I open one? I have listened to your podcast for well over 2 years now and have listened to the majority of the back catalogue, I feel like I know what to do but it's a genuine fear that's stopping me from opening one. I don't know how to explain it - it's almost like my head is telling me 'don't open one you'll mess it up.' Is it literally as simple as sign up to a provider, open an account, add money in each month? I feel stupid saying I'm fearful of opening one but I genuinely am! The last part of my question is simply is there anything else I should be doing that I'm currently not?  Insurance wise I have income protection and the necessary insurances for my business. Thanks once again you absolute legends! Cam Boring Money ISA Comparison: https://www.boringmoney.co.uk/compare/stocks-and-shares-isas/ 

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
Who Gets to Tell Your Story? Maggie Alphonsi on Strength, Resilience & Owning the Narrative | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli — On Location at Infosecurity Europe 2026

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 16:12


A rugby World Cup winner walks into a room full of people who defend networks for a living. Maggie Alphonsi joins me to talk about breaking barriers, leading with your strengths, and what changed the day athletes stopped waiting for the back page and started telling their own stories.

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
352: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Civil Procedure

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 28:57


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on civil procedure -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Wondering how to keep straight two doctrines that sound alike: personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction? Find out in this episode!  In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Personal jurisdiction (MBE) Question 2: Subject matter jurisdiction (MBE) Question 3: Subject matter jurisdiction (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-listen-and-learn-subject-matter-jurisdiction/) Podcast Episode 169: Listen and Learn – Personal Jurisdiction (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-169-listen-and-learn-personal-jurisdiction-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 148: Listen and Learn – Claim and Issue Preclusion (Civil Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-148-listen-and-learn-claim-and-issue-preclusion-civil-procedure/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-352-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-civil-procedure/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

A Gay Old Time
Matt Cain "A boy who played with the girls was a freak of nature"

A Gay Old Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 63:42


Nigel's guest today is Matt Cain. Matt is a shining light in the LGBTQ+ world and has been for many years. His impressive CV has included being Channel 4 News' first ever Culture Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the UK's biggest selling magazine for gay men, Attitude. He is an ambassador for many queer charities and was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture in 2025. As an author he has penned many novels, his latest being The Castle Of Stories published through independent publishers, Pansy, a company Matt has set up with his husband specialising in queer books by queer authors for all readers.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
351: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Negligence

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 27:27


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on negligence -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. What differences can you expect between the two exam versions? Find out now! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Negligence per se (MBE) Question 2: Causation (MBE) Question 3: Causation (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 316: Spotlight on Torts (Part 1 – Negligence) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-316-spotlight-on-torts-part-1-negligence/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-351-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-negligence/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Meet the Farmers
Open Farm Sunday, Mustard, Sugar and more with Michael Sly

Meet the Farmers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 30:21


Today on Meet the Farmers host Ben Eagle is joined by Michael Sly who heads up the Park Farm team which farms 2000 hectares in north Cambridgeshire and south Lincolnshire. They grow wheat, peas, sugar and mustard. Michael was awarded an MBE in 2022. Michael has served as the chairman of English Mustard Growers and the NFU Sugar board. Michael has also welcomed tens of thousands of people through the farm gates since he started doing Open Farm Sunday in 2006. 

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
350: Listen and Learn -- MBE vs. NextGen Multiple Choice: Contract Formation

The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 33:15


Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Join Lee as she walks through four contract formation questions -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. How are they similar? How do they differ? Find out now! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Firm offer rule (MBE) Question 2: Pre-existing duty (MBE) Question 3: Pre-existing duty (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-293-spotlight-on-contracts-part-1/) Podcast Episode 298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-298-spotlight-on-contracts-part-2/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-350-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-contract-formation/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

LuAnna: The Podcast
'Fergie is P Diddy's Side Piece?!?"

LuAnna: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 58:16


On this week's LuAnna: it's another Bank Holiday, nobody's working, and Lu has gone full proud mum because Crumble has officially graduated dog training with a medal. Anna, meanwhile, reckons she may be on the road to an MBE after a truly surreal career high at The King's Trust Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, where she somehow ended up offering an antihistamine to the Queen.Plus, there's listener chaos involving a woman who deep-throated a frankfurter and a man who squeezed a turd. And as if that wasn't enough, the girls get fully stuck into the bizarre allegation that Fergie was once P Diddy's side piece, discover the deeply upsetting world of ball maxxing, and crown a new Weirdo of the Month.LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG PARTY AT EVERYTHINGLUANNA.COMRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our brand new number 075 215 64640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Ukraine: The Latest
Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with Russia

Ukraine: The Latest

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 29:22


Day 1,548.Today, as the US administration reveals details of its participation in Vladimir Putin's flagship business and investment forum, Russia and Belarus conclude major nuclear exercises just as Ukraine continues its campaign of strikes against oil and gas infrastructure near Moscow. We also examine Kyiv's latest act of political trolling: a “Refinery Advent Calendar” tracking how many Russian energy targets Ukrainian forces have hit this month alone. And later, Dom reflects on a day spent deep inside a secret section of the London Underground, where he interviewed a senior NATO commander who warns that while Russia's forces may not be unbeatable, they are now far more battle-hardened, battle-tested, and lethal than they were at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.NOTE: Monday 25th is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elviss, CB, MBE – commander of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Dom's Video interview with top NATO commander in secret London base:https://youtu.be/vEKtKqMs-9E?si=Cp-3GOrW_dUcrLYGPutin's attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/21/putins-attack-hungarians-new-phase-ukraine-war-russia/ Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy21541dz4o EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with RussiaPutin loses 145,000 troops in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sam Oldham Podcast
The Anna Hopkin MBE Story | EP 166

The Sam Oldham Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 96:27


At the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were ultimately held in 2021 due to the global pandemic, Anna Hopkin swam the anchor leg for Team GB's 4 x 100m mixed medley relay team alongside Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty and James Guy. Together, they won Olympic gold for Great Britain while breaking the world record in the process.Across her professional swimming career, Anna won a total of seventeen major championship medals. Following her Olympic success, she was awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours List for services to swimming.In 2024, Anna qualified for her second Olympic Games, representing Team GB in 2024 Summer Olympics, before shortly afterwards announcing her retirement from professional swimming.Anna's journey to the Olympic Games was far from conventional. As a teenager, she stepped away from the sport after falling out of love with swimming. Yet through resilience, determination and rediscovering her passion, she returned to reach the very pinnacle of her sport.And this is her story. 

High Performance Health
Liz Earle: How to Age Backwards (Light, Water, and Mitochondria for Women in Midlife) 

High Performance Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 49:34


What if the key to looking and feeling 20 years younger wasn't another supplement stack, but something you could get for free, starting tomorrow morning? Liz Earle's biological age is over 20 years younger than her chronological age, and in this episode she breaks down exactly why. It comes down to three things most women in their 40s and 50s have never considered: circadian rhythm and the light you are exposed to, the water you are drinking, and the energy your cells are actually running on. If you are feeling tired, foggy, or like your body is aging faster than it should, this episode will change how you see your daily environment. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why morning light fixes low energy, poor sleep, and hormone imbalance after 40 How indoor LED lighting damages your mitochondria and the simple swap that reverses it • Why sunscreen may be blocking the vitamin D and nitric oxide you need after menopause • How tap water disrupts hormones and energy and what to drink instead • What EZ water is and why it matters for mitochondrial energy and aging after 40 • Why mineral deficiency causes fatigue and brain fog in perimenopause • How grounding and circadian light slow visible aging from the inside out TIMESTAMPS: VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

Live Forward Live
Celebrating America 250 & the Palace Theatre's 100th Anniversary

Live Forward Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 28:50 Transcription Available


What does it look like when a city comes together to celebrate history, art and community? In this episode of Yes, Columbus, Boxer and Sarah kick off the “A Celebration of US” series with Chris Hurtubise of the America 250-Ohio Commission and Jim Fischer of the Columbus Association for Performing Arts. Together, they explore how Ohio and Columbus are bringing America's 250th anniversary to life through statewide experiences, events and local collaboration — including the Palace Theatre's 100th anniversary. From arts and culture to community pride, this episode highlights how milestone moments help tell the story of Columbus.Jim Fischer, Communications Manager, CAPA - BioJim is the Communications Manager for CAPA. Previously, he was an arts writer in Columbus for about 30 years, primarily working with various Columbus Dispatch-related properties, including ThisWeek Newspapers and Columbus Alive. A native of Pittsburgh, he is a graduate of Otterbein College (yes, College, he knows it's a university now) and has made his home in central Ohio for 35 years. He is a Columbus Blue Jackets season ticket holder since the inaugural season, and is a co-founder of Beer & Hymns – Delaware, Ohio.Chris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio - BioChris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio, is an experienced senior marketing and communications leader with extensive experience including non-for-profit museum marketing, professional services and consumer packaged goods. She served as COSI's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and in other roles for 24 years immersing her in attraction marketing, travel and tourism, mission-based messaging, and community-based initiatives. More recently she worked for two local start-ups - one focusing on global humanitarian engineering and the other an MBE-owned entertainment discovery platform. Chris is a native Ohioan from the Dayton area, a graduate of The Ohio State University and lives in Gahanna with her husband Larry and dog Maxi. Her two young adult children are pursuing their careers in healthcare and law. She enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and kayaking and is excited to help Ohio celebrate our contribution to the richness of America's story in 2026.

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
1697 Nigel Kennedy : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 72:22


In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Nigel Kennedy, affectionately known as "No Pain Nigel," who retired in 2025 after a remarkable 46-year career dedicated to transforming the experience of anxious dental patients. Nigel shares how a simple A-frame board outside his practice became the unlikely spark that launched a movement, and how his partnership with Anthony Gedge helped turn a personal clinical philosophy into the Pain-Free Dentistry Institute. The conversation covers his 15-step pain-free protocol, why emotional safety and trust matter as much as technique, and how that work later inspired dentist Mark Skimming to build the Pain Free Dentistry Group, now spanning over 14 clinics across the UK. Nigel also reflects on receiving praise from Professor Stanley Malamed, his MBE nomination, and the motivation behind his book, Painless Dentistry? Yes Please, a patient education resource born from decades of listening to people who were simply too afraid to seek care.   Episode #1697 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. Nigel Kennedy — aka "No Pain Nigel" — the retired UK dentist whose gentle, patient-first approach helped spark the pain-free dentistry movement across Britain. After 46 years in practice, an MBE nomination, and praise from Professor Stanley Malamed himself, Nigel shares the story behind the movement, the protocol, and the simple A-frame sign that started it all.

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Saturday Live
Steve Backshall, Natalie Queiroz, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and the Inheritance Tracks of Nick Robinson

Saturday Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 56:41


On today's programme, Adrian Chiles is with Steve Backshall the adventurer and naturalist who's captivated all of us with his work, but especially children, millions of them, who he's led wide-eyed into the natural world. Frank Cottrell Boyce is blessed with a similar gift for capturing the imagination of children as well as grownups. The esteemed screenwriter is presently the Children's Laureate. Frank will be appearing on the programme ahead of his appearance at the Children's Laureate Lecture called - The Kids Are Not Alright – which is being held on Thursday the 14th May at The Royal Institution, London. And amazing storytellers though Frank and Steve are, even they might struggle to do justice to the tale of what Natalie Queiroz has been through. Her work campaigning for the victims of crime has earned her a well-deserved MBE.Plus we'll hear the Inheritance Tracks of broadcaster and journalist Nick Robinson. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

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A long way from the block
Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D

A long way from the block

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 124:34


In my latest episode I sat down with Jonzi D, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades.Since founding Breakin' Convention in 2004 Jonzi has triumphed in raising the profile and giving a platform to hip hop disciplines, which has gained worldwide recognition as being at the vanguard of the development of the art form. Through professional development projects Open Art Surgery and Back to the Lab, Jonzi has supported hundreds of hip hop dance and rap/poetry artists on their journey to creating theatre.His critically acclaimed works include 1995‘s Lyrikal Fearta, 1999's Aeroplane Man, 2006's TAG… Just Writing My Name, 2009's Markus the Sadist and 2013's The Letter: To Be Or To MBE? about his choice to decline an MBE from the Queen. Jonzi's has been featured in HBO's Def Poetry Jam, had his short films Silence da Bitchin' & Aeroplane Man screened on Channel 4, toured his work extensively all over the world and delivered his own TED Talk about the influence and evolution of hip hop culture.In 2020 Jonzi directed Our Bodies Back which won ‘Best Artistic Film' as part of the Detroit Black film festival, followed up by the sequel, AUTOCORRECT in 2022. He also wrote Here/Not Here, a short film directed by Bim Ajadi which won the ‘Best Film' category in Deaffest 2022.In 2023, Jonzi D was awarded a citation from Al Taylor of the 71st District - New York State Assembly in recognition of his efforts for advancing and advocating hip hop culture in the UK and abroad, and the De Valois Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Dancing Times Critic's Circle. In 2024, Jonzi D was nominated for his artistic direction of Breakin' Convention, cementing the festival's two decades as a mainstay in the world of theatre and beyond.

Diversified Game
L. Kevin Morrison Left America For Kenya And Built A Bridge Most Black Business Owners Never Cross

Diversified Game

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 60:48


L. Kevin Morrison Left America For Kenya And Built A Bridge Most Black Business Owners Never CrossIn this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with L. Kevin Morrison, founder of Morrison Group LLC, for a real conversation about why more Black Americans and US business owners are looking to Africa as a "Plan B" for retirement, business expansion, and long-term wealth building. Morrison walks through his move from the United States to Kenya, why he chose Kenya over South Africa, and how everyday people are stretching $300K to $500K nest eggs two to three times longer by relocating.He also breaks down the STEP grant, a US government program that funds international business travel on a cost-reimbursement basis without requiring 8A, MBE, or any other certification. If you have ever thought about Africa as a business opportunity, retirement destination, or lifestyle upgrade, this conversation gives you the actual mechanics.Topics covered in this episode:Why Kenya over South Africa for business and lifestyleThe STEP grant and how SMEs get funded for international travelWhy US payment terms lose deals to China in African marketsHow Morrison Group LLC provides boots-on-the-ground representationExtending retirement savings by 10 to 20 years through relocationCost of living, household help, and middle-class lifestyle in KenyaThe cultural welcome most Black Americans do not expectCommunity impact, local schools, and diaspora contributionBuilding a real Plan B outside the United StatesConnect with L. Kevin Morrison:

Veteran State of Mind
War Story 029: Andy Reid MBE, The Yorkshire Regiment

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 118:35


Send us Fan MailIn October 2009, Corporal Andy Reid MBE was blown up by a Taliban improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Injured so badly that it was thought he would not survive, he defied the odds to the extent that, within a month, he was able to meet up with members of his patrol again. What he has achieved since then is little short of unbelievable.The winner of The Sun's Millie award in 2010, and awarded an MBE in 2019, Andy has continuously supported veterans and people with disabilities. This year he will walk the London Marathon to raise money for The Army Benevolent Fund, who Andy credits with giving him great support in his own time of need. You can support it here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/andyreidmbe/londonmarathon2026And you can find Andy on Instagram @andyreid2506His website is: https://www.standingtall.co.uk/If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindSupport the show

You Are What You Read
Table 4 at the River Cafe with Ruthie Rogers

You Are What You Read

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 23:45


On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Ruthie Rogers with her all-new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life.  Ruthie Rogers is the co-founder of The River Cafe in London and an award-winning chef. She is also the host of the podcast Ruthie's Table 4 and the author of thirteen cookbooks, including The River Cafe Cookbook, River Cafe 30, and The River Cafe Look Book. She was awarded an MBE in 2010 and a CBE in 2020. You can follow her on Instagram @RuthieRogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited

Known to many as Lady Danbury in Netflix's Bridgerton, Adjoa Andoh, MBE, is also a celebrated Shakespearean actor and director. Across her career, Andoh has returned to Shakespeare not as a fixed canon, but as a space for reimagining power, identity, and belonging. Her landmark Richard II at Shakespeare's Globe, created with the UK's first all-women-of-color company, reexamined ideas of nationhood and empire following Brexit, asking who gets to claim the story of England and how those stories are constructed. In this episode, Andoh reflects on Shakespeare as a profoundly human writer, exploring how vulnerability, love, and damage shape even his most complex characters. Rather than presenting the plays as distant or elite, she invites us to experience them as living conversations—stories that challenge us to shift perspective and see both the stage and the world more expansively. During her Director's residency at the Folger, Andoh will lead a series of public programs, bringing her distinctive approach to Shakespeare to Folger audiences. Listen to Shakespeare Unlimited on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, or your favorite podcast platform. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published March 24, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica, with Garland Scott serving as executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Ati Pikal in London, England, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
2026 Elite Season Begins!

GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 84:35


Morgan Price makes history again with the first-ever perfect 10 for Arkansas! Another coaching suspension at GAGE, Simone Biles' advice to Winter Olympians, and the start of the 2026 Elite season. From Nemour's new skill in Cottbus to Hezly Rivera's dominant Winter Cup performance, we've got your full gymnastics elite and NCAA update.  HEADLINES Simone Biles went to the Winter Olympics to cheer on Team USA Morgan Price, who earned Fisk's first ever 10, got another 10 this week for Arkansas Two more GAGE coaches were suspended in addition to Al Fong and Armine Karla Grimes was suspended from all contact Tiffany Davenport (GAGE) was hit with a Center temporary suspension Elite season is warming up with Winter Cup and the Cottbus World Cup ELITE SEASON IS WARMING UP: COTTBUS Why does the Cottbus World Cup matter in terms of Olympic qualification? Sugihara Aiko did not defend her floor world title here, with several OOB deductions Anna Kalmykova (AIN) won FX and VT with an ode to Mother Paseka A shocking upset on bars where Kaylia Nemour, the reigning Olympic Champion, finished 7th Elisa Iorio won bars with a 14.266, Milana Kayumova (AIN) finished second, and Giulia Perotti (Italy) took the bronze Why wee are giving the GymCastic Award for Elegance (Cottbus version) to Lea Marie Quaas Nakashima Karin is taking the GymCastic opportunity for comedy award Can we talk about the fart noises during Makovickova's floor? Someone please get Sam Mikulak a polo shirt that fits him better!! Artistry discussion: Anna Kalmykova edition WINTER CUP So apparently everyone missed the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be a flop? Hezly Rivera won the all-around with a monstrous 56.750, winning beam and floor New senior Charleigh Bullock took silver with a 55.200, winning bars Claire Pease took bronze with a 54.350, taking the vault title with two vaults The American Cup roster has been announced with Hezly Rivera, Charleigh Bullock, and Claire Pease all on the squad The US will send Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Greta Krob, Caroline Moreau, and Simone Rose to Jesolo And now for a Spencer Rage-O-Meter: Winter Cup Edition DID THEY JUST PICK THE TOP 3 AA FOR A MIXED TEAM, NON-AA COMPETITION? Why Reese Esponda deserves justice after this decision If Winter Cup is the selection competition, why aren't we using Winter Cup scores to select the team? NCAA We have four more 10s this weekend Kailin Chio is on fire and got 10s on vault and beam Morgan Price's 10 on vault Avery Neff's 10 on vault The race between Kailin Chio, Jordan Chiles, and Selena Harris-Miranda for the gym slam Ranking updates Oklahoma stays in no. 1, followed by LSU, Alabama, Florida, and UCLA NQS season is upon us! How will this shift the rankings? Jordan Chiles still leads the all-around standings Chio moves ahead of Fatta for the no. 1 position on vault Chloe LaCoursiere maintains the no. 1 position on bars Chio breaks the tie and moves ahead of Torrez on beam Chiles and Nikki Smith stay 1-2 on floor GYMTERNET NEWS Suni Lee did an interview with the Today Show, leaving the door open for the 2028 Olympics Jade Carey made a post on the socials, hinting at an elite return Sabrina Voinea underwent a successful emergency appendectomy surgery Rhys McClenaghan adds a new title, MBE, to his collection of accolades Helen Kevric leaves Stuttgart gym, where Aimee Boorman is coaching FEEDBACK Has there ever been a gymnast taller than Casey Brown competing in the NCAA? CHAPTERS 0:00:00 – Intro: Morgan Price Makes History & 2026 Elite Season Begins 0:01:07 – Simone Biles at the Winter Olympics: Counseling the "Quad God" 0:02:22 – Morgan Price's Historical 10: From Fisk to Arkansas 0:03:12 – Headline News: More GAGE Coaching Suspensions & New SafeSport Investigations 0:04:03 – Cottbus World Cup: Individual Apparatus World Championships Qualifications 0:06:20 – Floor Routine Debates: Should Gymnasts Have to Get New Routines Each Year? 0:10:48 – Flying Banana Jesus: Dramatic Vaults at Cottbus 0:12:31 – Nemour's New Bars Skill & The In-Bar Arms Race 0:18:35 – GymCastic Award for Elegance: Lea Marie Quaas & "Cherish the Beam" 0:37:14 – Winter Cup: Did they not get the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be bad? 0:43:05 – Winter Cup Senior Analysis: Hezly Rivera's Dominant Performance 0:56:09 – Gymnasts in the Winter Olympics: Recruiting "Fast Twitch" Athletes for Bobsled 0:59:43 – NCAA Update: Avery Neff & The Race for the First Gym Slam 1:22:12 – Feedback: Tallest Gymnast in NCAA 1:23:58 – Closing & Upcoming College & Cocktails: Georgia at Kentucky UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: This week's meet is Georgia at Kentucky, Friday, February 27 at 5pm Pacific Cocktail of the week: Code Hacker  2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: 2026 College Fantasy Game now open all season with weekly winners Merch: Shop Now Team Bronze Design  College and Cocktails  Live Shows Replay tickets on sale for our fundraiser show with all the tea from Cecile Landi 2026 Live Show Season Pass is now available, 4 shows for the price of 3 Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources