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In this episode of the self employed life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the best selling author of the book The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand, Elizabeth Solaru about how to build a luxury business. We discussed how clients in the luxury world think, brand and buyer relationships, and several key points to build a luxury brand. Elizabeth shares valuable insight on how to interact with clients, what makes a luxury brand successful, and much more. Elizabeth Solaru is the multi award-winning founder of Elizabeth's Cake Emporium. Recognized as one of the best wedding cake companies in the world, her company creates the most opulent and beautifully handcrafted cakes. A pioneer in the wedding industry, her creations have been featured in numerous national and international blogs and publications, including Vogue, Tatler, The Times, WedLuxe, Brides, Martha Stewart, The Telegraph, and HELLO. Clients include British, European, and Middle Eastern royalty, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals. Elizabeth has appeared on the BBC, the Good Food Channel, BBC Radio, and Sky Living as a luxury expert. Elizabeth is an international keynote speaker and competition judge who travels the globe, and she presents on a number of topics, ranging from her own inspirational creative journey from microbiologist and headhunter to luxury cake maker, to encouraging diversity in the luxury industry. Author of the best-selling artisan cake book Opulencia and host of the Luxury Business Podcast, Elizabeth continues to inspire and educate. Her latest book, The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand, delves into luxury entrepreneurship, offering readers a comprehensive guide to building a successful luxury brand.Elizabeth Solaru's influence extends beyond cake artistry. She is the CEO and Founder of Diversity in Luxury Awards, celebrating excellence and diversity within the luxury sector. As a business consultant, she advises luxury brands on how to innovate and thrive in a competitive market, known for her dynamic approach to business and her focus on creating authentic connections. Recognised as one of the Masterful 100 by the prestigious Eat Love Savor, Solaru is celebrated not only for her artistic talent but also for her business acumen. She has been a keynote speaker at prominent events at JP Morgan, The Inner Circle Experience and international business forums, where she discusses the intersection of luxury, creativity, business, and diversity. Elizabeth Solaru's latest venture explores the evolving landscape of the luxury market and offers insights on how brands can stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Through her consultancy, publications, and public speaking, Solaru continues to shape the future of the luxury industry, championing innovation, diversity, and excellence. Guest Contact – Book - The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand Website Contact Jeffrey – SelfEmployedNewsletter.com JeffreyShaw.com Books by Jeffrey Shaw Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable Resources – The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.
Cole Haddon is an Australian-American novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. Dracula, his first television commission, was produced by NBC and Sky Living starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and he has gone on to develop dozens of feature films and TV series around the globe – most recently Genocidal Organ for director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy) and the rock musical Zombie Broadway for The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and director Jonas Åkerlund (Lords of Chaos). His graphic novels have been published by Dark Horse and others. His articles have appeared in the Melbourne Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Village Voice Media, amongst others. Psalms for the End of the World, his first novel, is just out in paperback.We had a great chat with Cole, hearing about how he broke into Hollywood, and the difficulties he faced after doing so. He tells us about the differences in working in the US and UK film industries, and why tumultuous times led to him writing his first novel, Psalms for the End of the World. Plus, we go off on a tangent talking about Marvel movies and TV, and hear what he thinks the best show of 2023 has been...Links:Buy Psalms for the End of the WorldFollow Cole on TwitterVisit Cole's websiteRead Cole's substackOut now - a new video podcast from Page One featuring all the latest writing news - Page One Extra! For all episodes be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, search for Page One Extra on your favourite podcast app, or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on TwitterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Mastodon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Cole Haddon, an accomplished author and screenwriter. In this fascinating conversation, we delve deep into Cole's creative process and learn about his journey as a writer. Cole shares insights on his latest projects, including his upcoming book and screenplay releases. Including the discussion about how he has interviewed James Cameron, George Romero, and Quinten Tarantino. We explore his influences and inspirations, and gain valuable advice for aspiring writers. Whether you're a fan of Cole's work or simply interested in the craft of writing, this interview is a must-watch. Join us as we dive into the world of storytelling with one of the industry's most exciting talents.Cole Haddon is an Australian-American novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. Dracula, his first television commission, was produced by NBC and Sky Living starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and he has gone on to develop dozens of feature films and TV series around the globe – most recently Genocidal Organ for director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy) and the rock musical Zombie Broadway for The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and director Jonas Åkerlund (Lords of Chaos).His graphic novels have been published by Dark Horse and others. His articles have appeared in the Melbourne Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Village Voice Media, amongst others. Psalms for the End of the World, his first novel, will be released on 1 September 2022. He lives in the Blue Mountains of Australia with his wife and two children.We will be discussing his latest novel: PSALMS FOR THE END OF THE WORLDIt's 1962 and physics student Grace Pulansky believes she has met the man of her dreams, Robert Jones, while serving up slices of pecan pie at the local diner. But then the FBI shows up, with their fedoras and off-the-rack business suits, and accuses him of being a bomb-planting mass-murderer.Finding herself on the run with Jones across America's Southwest, the discoveries awaiting Gracie will undermine everything she knows about the universe. Her story will reveal how scores of lives – an identity-swapping rock star, a mourning lover in ancient China, Nazi hunters in pursuit of a terrible secret, a crazed artist in pre-revolutionary France, an astronaut struggling with a turbulent interplanetary future, and many more – are interconnected across space and time by love, grief, and quantum entanglement.Spanning continents, centuries, and dimensions, this exquisitely crafted and madly inventive novel – a triple-disk, concept-album of a book – is a profound yet propulsive enquiry into the nature of reality – the perfect immersive read for fans of David Mitchell, Emily St. John Mandel, Neil Gaiman, and Margaret Atwood.BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/42MPmAC#ColeHaddon #ColeHaddonauthor #Author #ColeHaddoninterview #PsalmsForTheEndOfTheWorld #Writer #Author #Screenwriter #WritingProcess #Interview #BookLovers #Writersstrike #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory #hollywood #Writersassociation______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/join/TheWCCS ► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement
Your host, Jennifer Helene, talks with Elizabeth Solaru, the Founder of Elizabeth's Cake Emporium. Elizabeth Solaru is a world-renowned sugarcraft teacher, her company creates beautiful bespoke wedding cakes, party cakes, cupcakes, and decadent dessert tables that taste as gorgeous as they look. They're known for their intricate detail, realistic sugar flowers, sugar pearls, and edible jewelry. Their cakes are delivered nationally and worldwide to the most prestigious venues and five-star hotels in the world. Elizabeth's Cake Emporium is the winner of Wedding Blog's Best Cake Designer, the only three-time winner of Wedding TV's The Great Cake Bake, and their cakes have appeared on Channel 4, the BBC, Sky Living and in the remake of a Sony Columbia's film ‘My Best Friend's Wedding'.To learn more about Elizabeth's work, click HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on Vitality: Women Leading Audaciously, click HERE.
Introducing Simba Wakatama & Elizabeth Solaru, the hosts of Luxury News Weekly. Tune in every Wednesday for this brand new podcast, at 14:00 (EST) 19:00 (GMT) 20:00 (CET) Via Facebook, IGTV and YouTube @yachtinginternationalradio or in Podcast Format on our Facebook Radio Player, at yachtinginternationalradio.com, or on our podcast channel https://audioboom.com/channels/5023437 . Meet Simba Wakatama. Founder of Volo Bespoke, which creates custom antimicrobial jewelry organizers. Hand made to order in Toronto, Canada they serve individual orders as well as luxury hotels, spas, & resorts Find out more at www.volobespoke.com. Meet Elizabeth Solaru. Founder of Elizabeth's Cake Emporium one of the best luxury cake companies in the world. She is also an author of best selling artisan cake book OPULENCIA, she has hosted The Cake and Bake Show and has judged The Championnat de France de Cake Design, the French cake championships and for the last three years, The Italian Wedding Awards. Elizabeth is in demand as a sugarcraft expert and has also appeared on Sky Living's “Who'd Be a Billionaire” with her cakes appearing in films such as “My Best Friend's Wedding” by Sony Columbia Pictures. She was also named as one of the world's “Masterful 100”, a select list of the most excellent and masterful luxury experts and brands in their field and recently won Bridelux's Best Luxury Cake Maker award at the first ever global luxury wedding industry awards at The Savoy, London. With their combined luxury experience and having lived and worked around the world, these two have the ultimate eye for all things luxury. For more on Simba: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simbawakatama/ https://www.volobespoke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/volobespoke/ info@volobespoke.com For more on Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901/ https://elizabethscakeemporium.com/ https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elizabethscakeemporium/ @elizabethscakeemporium @simbawakatama #luxury #luxurylifestyle #fashion #design #style #lifestyle #interiordesign #instagood #travel #architecture #realestate #home #luxurylife #cars #art #YachtingInternationalRadio
Elizabeth Webster has, in a decade-long career, acted in some of our best loved series and opposite some of our most lauded actors. She is perhaps best known to international audiences as Lady Walda Bolton (née Frey), who met a rather sticky canine end after three seasons in HBO classic Game of Thrones, but has also appeared in a variety of TV, Film and stage hits.She talks to Dark Unicorn Artistic Director Paddy Cooper about her life and career as an actress, director, producer and lover of short-form theatre.Follow Dark Unicorn Productions on all good podcast providers for the latest content, and also follow us on:YouTube: http://tiny.cc/DUTubeTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/DarkUnicornUKInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/darkunicorntheatreFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/darkunicorntheatreTo support the work of Dark Unicorn Productions, visit http://www.darkunicorn.org/support-usCREDITS:Written, Presented and Edited by Paddy CooperTitle Music: Curtis BatsonSpecial thanks to: The estate of James Lipton, HBO, Sky Living, Alex An der Lampe (and his poodles)Executive Producer: Eleanor Stourton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of Button Mash, Roger is joined by Zac Maris from the News To Reviews Podcast to talk about the Need For Speed franchise being handed back to Criterion, Overwatch and Diablo getting animated shows, Modern Warfare “Warzone” mode reportedly coming in March, No Man’s Sky getting “living ship” update, Children of Morta, Dreams, The Division 2, Apex Legends, Bayonatta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Edition and the Playstation Dualshock 4 Back Buttons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode we talk about the newest patent from Sony and their PSVR 2 controllers, the latest tweet from Stan Larroque, and the No Man's Sky Update that is going to have you controlling space animals... as your ship!
EP33: "I think having good, positive values is important that's what helps me sleep at night. That's what motivates me, that's what drives me. " - Richard Blanco Richard Blanco is a London based landlord developer with properties in North, East and South East London. Areas of interest and his exceptional expertise include buying at auction, managing the development process, encouraging positive landlord-tenant relations, fundraising, and business strategy. Richard is also a London Representative for the National Landlords Association, sets up and speaks at landlord meetings and works on policy, press and media campaigns. His recent television appearances include BBC, Sky & Channel 4 News. He also commented on housing issues on BBC Radio London, LBC Radio and Radio 4, plus appeared in a range of national newspapers and property websites. Richard has featured in sixteen episodes of Househunters International which airs prime time in the USA, Canada and on Sky Living in the UK. He also presents NLA podcast and Share Radio programme, Inside Property. In this podcast: - how to build your property portfolio from scratch - how to buy at auction? - current state of the market. Find out more: www.richardblanco.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NicoleBremner)
By Matthew Nemeth Nashville recently finished Its final season on CMT and Sky Living and I am here to simply give it a send-off, review and talk about it. Sure, Nashville had some bumps in the road, most notably when Read More
By Matthew Nemeth Nashville recently finished Its final season on CMT and Sky Living and I am here to simply give it a send-off, review and talk about it. Sure, Nashville had some bumps in the road, most notably when Read More
Geektown Radio returns once again to the regular show with all the tv & film news you could want, plus the latest UK TV air date info, and an exclusive interview with 'Scandal' cinematographer & director Oliver Bokelberg!Oliver is a German-born and LA-based a cinematographer & director who has worked across a wide range of tv and movies including 'No Ordinary Family', 'My Own Worst Enemy', 'The Bounty Hunter', and 'The Station Agent'. However, his main job for the past 7 years has been as director of photography on the hugely popular Shondaland series 'Scandal', which has just returned to Sky Living for it’s 7th and final season, Wednesday nights at 10pm. We chat to Oliver about creating the look of the show, making the move from being Scandal's cinematographer to directing episodes, and what it’s like working on a such a popular series for so long. We also discuss getting into the industry and some of his other work.Also On This Week's Show:A newly married Ross returned as co-host, so we chat about MCM Birmingham Comic Con, and the EA Star Wars Battlefront II debacle, plus the tv shows and films we've been watching including 'Justice League', 'The Punisher', 'Life In Pieces' and 'Peaky Blinders'.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including a round up of the headlines from the past week, the new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and live action TV series, possible 'Suits' cast changes, and the new ‘Hitman’ TV show.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Harry Bingham is the author of the Fiona Griffiths series of crime novels. The series is set in Cardiff and features a heroine described by the Sunday Times as ‘The most startling protagonist in modern crime fiction … brutal, freakish and totally original.' Harry also created the Writers' Workshop in 2005 by spending an initial £800 on a website offering editorial services. The Writers' Workshop is now the largest editorial consultancy in the UK. The Festival of Writing is the biggest and best writers' conference in the UK, and Agent Hunter is the UK's premier online literary agent search tool. Harry's books on Getting Published and How to Write are among the leading titles in their field and the first Fiona Griffiths novel was televised by Bonafide and broadcast on Sky Living.
As we leave summer behind, there is much more TV to see. The Great British Bake-Off highlights Jaffa Cake ignorance, James has watched all three pilots in Amazon Pilot Season and we encounter some great new BBC documentaries in Skies Above Britain and The Chronicles of Nadiya. Plus a quick rundown of Sitcom Season on the BBC. Next time is our one year Televigion anniversary, so we need your thoughts on your favourite "special episodes"! Contact us on Twitter, online at The Televigion Blog or via televigionist@gmail.com. Details this week Room 101 An escapee... Strictly Come Dancing: Judge Rinder joins line-up - BBC News Correspondence and Recommendations:- The Televigion Mum gave us BBC Four announces new Slow television special, All Aboard! The Country Bus - a two-hour bus journey through the Yorkshire Dales Very Special Correspondence from Gauntletgirl Volleyball in a hijab: Does this picture show a culture clash? A recommendation to start with Roadies S1 Episode 8 The All Night Bus Ride What Stranger Things Is Missing From the ’80s Horror Genre Current TV Skies Above Britain BBC2, Wednesdays, 9pm The Great British Bake-Off BBC1, Wednesdays, 8pm The Chronicles of Nadiya BBC1, Wednesdays, 9pm "On Demand"s My Attention:- The Sopranos S5, Now TV Grey's Anatomy, Now TV Fleabag, BBC Three Flat TV, BBC Three Gold Star:- The Chronicles of Nadiya for Rachel The Sopranos S5 for James Disappointment:- The Great British Bake-Off for Rachel Flat TV for James Top of the Pile:- Nashville S4, Sky Living, Thu, 9pm (or Now TV) The Sopranos S5 for James The Future A discussion of special episodes! Get in touch! National Treasure on Channel 4 looks intriguing Thanks for listening!
Talking TV invites award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Engle on to discuss her new BBC2 series Inside Harley Street, while on the news agenda is Katie Hopkins’ potential new TLC chat show. Engle takes us behind the scenes of the world of private medical care and reveals the details of her next project for BBC2 controller Kim Shillinglaw. In the news section, host Jake Kanter is joined by Broadcast web editor Alex Farber and entertainment producer Steven D Wright to discuss the political manifestos, a radical rethink of Sky Living and Hopkins. Finally, there are previews of Safe House and CBBC’s Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch.
The British Comedy Guide's podcast is back! Chris Addison chats in-depth to Dave Cohen about his comedy career, including how he started in stand-up comedy, and his work on shows including Lab Rats, The Thick Of It, and Veep. He also introduces Trying Again, the new sitcom for Sky Living which he co-created with Simon Blackwell. In the show, he plays a man whose fiancee has had an affair with her boss. Chris explains how the project evolved and what it is like working for Sky TV.
Wondering what to watch – and avoid – this week on TV and catch-up? Rebecca Nicholson and John Plunkett review Babylon, Salamander and Line of Duty. Plus Emily Mortimer discusses her new Sky Living show Doll and Em.
Chris Kaye chats to American fitness coach Jessie Pavelka from Sky Living & Daybreak. Find out why Jessie is coming to Catterick and how he helped an Army wife turn her life around.
#5 Sherlock, Entourage, The Following & moreWe had every intention of doing a commentary type thing for that new Dracula show which premiered on Sky Living on Halloween, but it was so bland and boring we decided to spare you 40 mins of negativity - so it's business as usual: Another roughly 30 min long round up of TV news from the past week or so, including: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Walking Dead, Sherlock, This is England 90(?), Doctor Who, The Entourage movie, The Warcraft movie, Sons of Anarchy and The Following... we also talk about just how popular Netflix is these days and bemoan Panasonic's decision to stop making Plasma TVs. It's not just about what's on the TV after all!The TV Dumpcast, part of the Barker Podcasts collection, is where we discuss recent TV news, talk about the shows we've been watching and try our very best not to spoil anything for those of you lagging behind...... To Check out other shows in the Collection visit:http://barkerpodcasts.webs.com@TVdumpCAST All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of The TV DumpCAST.
John Plunkett and guests discuss lhe latest developments on regulation and Grant Shapps's comments on the BBC licence fee
As the nights draw in, the Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson and Tom Meltzer flip through the TV schedules and discuss programmes such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airing this autumn
The BBC director general surprised everyone with his announcement on local radio presenters, but can it work? John Plunkett speaks to Miranda Sawyer. Plus, Colin Murray sets the record straight on leaving MOTD2