Podcasts about sir david tang

On this episode, Caroline and Priya are joined by Adelina Wong Ettelson, the Global Head of Residences Marketing at Mandarin Oriental and Board Member of charity, Save Venice. With a background in fashion, luxury and property Adelina he has become a global figurehead for luxury real estate and branded residences. She's regularly recognised in the press as a leading and one of the most influential women in real estate.Born in Hong Kong, Adelina grew up in Canada before settling in New York. Her story is one of sheer perseverance and determination and she credits her mentors Jill Kluge, Sir David Tang and Louise Sunshine, Jill Kluge to have pushed her to succeed in her career.Follow Caroline @caroline.donaghue and Priya @priya.rawal.london and the podcast page @therealrendezvous on Instagram and LinkedIn. Sponsored by V1 & The Luxury Property Forum. Produced by BBE Podcast Agency.#therealrendezvous #internationalproperty #luxuryproperty #globalrealestate #brandedresidences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I think failure is more interesting than success, because going back to the grit, failure does make you reflect on what you've done well or haven't achieved well and how to do it better. Success is just a by-product. If it does happen, that's wonderful. I think failure is far more, far more interesting.'Lizzie Deshayes, Co-Founder Fromental - a business which is the epitome of craftmanship and design with their silk and rice-paper wallcoverings. She and her husband created their exquisite bespoke hand-embroidered, hand-painted wallpaper company in 2005. And it’s hand made in the truest sense as it takes up to 600 hours for one artist to complete one panel. Collaborations have included Savoir beds, a 3d creation with Lalique and their ‘hirondelle’/swallow and a sprinkling of clients include award-winning interior designer Sophie Paterson and the LA/Paris based Timothy Corrigan and hotels and eateries include Sir David Tang’s China Tang at The Dorchester Hotel, The Goring Hotel, London, George Cinq, Paris and The Fairmont, San FranLizzie and I chat about where it all began, we discover more about her DNA, how she and her team have found the pandemic with their artists and clients spread across the globe, her greatest fear after finishing an incredible piece of work, how it works with her hubbie as her co-founder and being a mum, who and what influences her, what skillset she has used to build such an iconic and highly sought after brand and well loads more. My recommendation: Toasted pecan nuts - found out why in the episode.Lizzie's music recommendation: Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary ~ PurcellChocolate: Leonidas Milk Raspberry TrufflesQuote: 'Creativity takes courage.'~ MatisseFromental Design Insta: @fromentaldesignSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don’t forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matthew Bannister on: The flamboyant businessman Sir David Tang who founded the fashion label Shanghai Tang and collected celebrity friends. Tracey Emin pays tribute. Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick who became one of the world's leading authorities on thoracic medicine after suffering from tuberculosis as a child. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the genial head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. And Walter Becker - who teamed up with Donald Fagen to create the sophisticated music and lyrics of Steely Dan.

Writer, entrepreneur and arts supporter Sir David Tang is being remembered for his contributions to Hong Kong including the popular “Open Forum” he hosted at the HKTDC’s annual Hong Kong Book Fair since 2010. Sir David flew the likes of Stephen Fry, Jung Chang, Erica Jong and Frederick Forsyth to Hong Kong to join in lively exchanges, reflected in this sample.

Clare Balding and Sir David Tang join Aasmah and Richard Clare Balding was a horse mad girl who became a leading amateur flat jockey in her teens. She found success as a racing correspondent and since then has presented the Olympics 6 times, as well as numerous other chat shows, documentaries, and programmes about biking, walking. Now she's mined her own experience, and written a children's book about a horse mad girl. Giles Chapman is a lover of Classic Cars and was Editor of Classic & Sports Car magazine. Recently the Reliant Robin caught his eye and he's written a book about it. Listener Rebecca Peyton experienced the sudden losses of her father when she was aged 6 and her sister when she was 32. She joins us to tell us how she's so keen to talk about death that she wrote a show about it. Sir David Tang grew up in Hong Kong before moving to the UK aged 13. After teaching philosophy for a short time, he went into business, and became an agony uncle for the Financial Times. We have the inheritance tracks of Vogue editor, Alexandra Shulman who chooses Ladies who Lunch by Elaine Stritch and Blowing in the Wind performed by Stevie Wonder. And we'll hear from Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney and have your thank yous. The Racehorse who wouldn't Gallop is by Clare Balding The Reliant Robin, Britain's most bizarre car is by Giles Chapman Rules for Modern Life, A connoisseur's Survival Guide is by Sir David Tang and he will also appear at the Royal Geographical Society in conversation with Andrew Marr on 17 November. Inside Vogue, a diary of my hundredth year is by Alexandra Shulman Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down is by Jeff Kinney Producer Corinna Jones Editor Karen Dalziel.

‘The Big Interview’ is back on Monocle 24, featuring in-depth conversations with inspirational names in global politics, business, culture and design. To kick off the fourth series Tyler Brûlé sits down with Hong Kong businessman and concert pianist Sir David Tang to talk about nationality, the notion of nice and some of his favourite – and least favourite – Asian destinations.

Author Simon Winchester says the Pacific Ocean is fast emerging as the world’s “inland sea” as the region influences global affairs. The topic of Mr Winchester’s latest book was discussed in this interview with Sir David Tang. The pair will join fellow writers Simon Winchester and Hannah Rothschild at the 22 July 2016 Open Public Forum – during the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair (20-26 July).

Author and filmmaker Hannah Rothschild says she was inspired to write by the story of her great aunt who caused a “scandal” when she “ran off” with jazz musician Thelonius Monk. Ms Rothschild spoke to Sir David Tang in this interview ahead of their appearance with fellow writers Wilbur Smith and Simon Winchester at a 22 July 2016 Open Public Forum during the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. The fair runs 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Author and journalist Wilbur Smith describes writing as “a solitary business” to create characters in his historical fiction works. Mr Smith spoke with Sir David Tang for this interview ahead of their participation in the 22 July 2016 Open Public Forum with fellow writers Simon Winchester and Hannah Rothschild. The Forum is part of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair - 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Philosopher Alain de Botton, biographer Carol Thatcher and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore join Sir David Tang at an open public forum in the Hong Kong Book Fair, sharing their views on "How and What and Why do Writers Write?"

Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore is among the high-profile speakers coming to the 2015 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 15-21 July. Simon Sebag Montefiore is behind such bestselling books as Jerusalem, Young Stalin and Catherine the Great. He will take part in the open public forums set for 17 and 18 July, moderated by Sir David Tang.

Renowned author and philosopher Alain de Botton is among the high-profile speakers coming to the 2015 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 15-21 July. The author of 14 bestselling books, including Essays in Love, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, and Religion for Atheists, will take part in the open public forums set for 17 and 18 July, moderated by Sir David Tang.

Humanitas Visiting Professor in Chinese Studies 2012 The Humanitas Chair in Chinese Studies has been made possible by the generous support of Sir David Tang. Professor Wu Hung Wu Hung (Harrie A Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor in Art History and East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago) will give a series of three public lectures on Reading Absence in Chinese Art and Material Culture and participate in a concluding symposium on Writing, Art and Chinese Culture.

Humanitas Visiting Professor in Chinese Studies 2012 The Humanitas Chair in Chinese Studies has been made possible by the generous support of Sir David Tang. Professor Wu Hung Wu Hung (Harrie A Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor in Art History and East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago) will give a series of three public lectures on Reading Absence in Chinese Art and Material Culture and participate in a concluding symposium on Writing, Art and Chinese Culture.

Humanitas Visiting Professor in Chinese Studies 2012 The Humanitas Chair in Chinese Studies has been made possible by the generous support of Sir David Tang. Professor Wu Hung Wu Hung (Harrie A Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor in Art History and East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago) will give a series of three public lectures on Reading Absence in Chinese Art and Material Culture and participate in a concluding symposium on Writing, Art and Chinese Culture.