Podcast appearances and mentions of vicky smith

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary In this episode of "Family Matters," hosts Luke and Vicky Smith share their deeply moving journey of coping with the loss of their daughter, Jamaa, who passed away from leukemia. They discuss the emotional challenges, the role of faith in their healing process, and the importance of hope and community support during their darkest times. Their story highlights the significance of acknowledging grief and maintaining connections to loved ones, even after loss. # Highlights -

A @Christadelphians Video: # SummaryIn this episode of "Family Matters," hosts Luke and Vicky Smith share their deeply moving journey of coping with the loss of their daughter, Jamaa, who passed away from leukemia. They discuss the emotional challenges, the role of faith in their healing process, and the importance of hope and community support during their darkest times. Their story highlights the significance of acknowledging grief and maintaining connections to loved ones, even after loss.# Highlights-

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I am joined by Vicky Smith, a senior consultant at Working Well in the UK. We delve into the vital topics of wellness and psychological safety in the workplace, exploring what leaders can do to create environments where employees can truly thrive. Vicky Smith, Senior Consultant at WorkingWell, is passionate about sharing her knowledge and has more than 20 years of consulting, coaching, facilitation and training experience in locations across the globe. She holds an MSc in Organisation Development and Consultancy, an MSc in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Health and Exercise. She is working through a PhD, researching psychological safety in organizations, and is also a qualified NLP trainer, psychotherapist, and executive coach.

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I am joined by Vicky Smith, a senior consultant at Working Well in the UK. We delve into the vital topics of wellness and psychological safety in the workplace, exploring what leaders can do to create environments where employees can truly thrive. Vicky Smith, Senior Consultant at WorkingWell, is passionate about sharing her knowledge and has more than 20 years of consulting, coaching, facilitation and training experience in locations across the globe. She holds an MSc in Organisation Development and Consultancy, an MSc in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Health and Exercise. She is working through a PhD, researching psychological safety in organizations, and is also a qualified NLP trainer, psychotherapist, and executive coach.

Not one, but two ungulate specialists joined us this week! Vicky and Jess, both from Auckland Zoo, chat all about their primary species, rhino, giraffe and nyala! There share their cooperative care training focuses for all species including important dental work and hoof care. We chat about challenges they face and future training goals! If you have any questions for Vicky or Jess, you can reach out to them on vicky.smith@aucklandzoo.co.nz or jess.burgess@aucklandzoo.co.nz. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or for feedback or queries on trainertalksandtails@outlook.com.

How do you and your organization build a culture of psychologically safe space enabling more human connection and trust? Join us as we speak with Vicky Smith about her research and work on this ever-important topic and the shift that is needed urgently. Vicky has her Masters in Organisational Development, Psychology, and Applied Health and Exercise, she is currently working on her PhD researching psychological safety in organizations. She is also qualified as an NLP trainer, psychotherapist, and executive coach. As you can see from her bio, she is an avid and lifelong learner.  She is also the co-author of “Brave New Leader”.During our discussion, we dive into the acceleration of change taking place and how there is little to no stability, many not knowing what the future holds and how difficult that can be for many. She emphasized the pressure that is mounting for people and the need for a better balance between pressure and performance. Individuals struggle with the choices between family and work, lacking boundaries and needing to check in with themselves and what best serves them. While organizations are hanging on by the fingernails, attempting to stay competitive, and lots of cost-cutting, the pressure is pushed down to the people and then the pressure escalates.  Some of her tips are for creating a culture of expression, one that is trusting and can be trusted. Treating people as people and finding their strengths. Teams don't work in isolation so that encourages building relationships throughout the organization. The need to pay attention to the eye-rolling, backstabbing or gossiping, and side glances all give you clues to what is going on. So that's when we need to slow it down and determine the pinch point and the culture shift required. What is the culture we have created implied or explicit? Being aware of those subtleties can start to shift and gain buy-in from the teams. But also, there is a need for candid conversations with the intent to support. Feedback is a Gift!!! Would love to hear your thoughts on the conversation and what you see happening in your organization. Interested in learning more about your leadership capabilities? Take our free leadership quiz at www.wilempowered.com to learn what might be holding you back.

Welcome to the Wellbeing and career world podcast, I am delighted to be chatting with Lesley Cooper. Lesley is a management consultant with over 25 years' experience in the design and delivery of all elements of employee wellbeing management programmes. In 1997 Lesley founded WorkingWell, an award-winning specialist consultancy that helps companies to manage workplace pressure in a way that facilitates growth and development. With her team at WorkingWell, Lesley designs and delivers programmes that enable clients to see how workplace pressure is being experienced by their employees and use this information to empower every team and team member to get the best from themselves and each other, so that they can perform sustainably and healthily to the highest standard. WorkingWell was shortlisted for “Best Wellbeing Service Provider” at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2021. She is co-author with the late Dr Stephen Williams of “Dangerous Waters – Strategies for Improving Wellbeing at Work”, published by John Wiley & Sons and “Managing Workplace Stress – a best practice blueprint” published by CBI Books. Lesley Cooper and her co-author, Vicky Smith, have penned their latest book titled "Brave New Leader: How to transform workplace pressure into sustainable performance and growth On today's podcast we will be chatting about "Workplace Wellness or Branding Charade: The Workplace Wellbeing Debate" A very warm welcome to the podcast LESLEY COOPER   Lesley answers some of the questions below or as part of the conversation: I gave a brief introduction about your background, Can you let listeners know more about your background? Could you explain what workplace wellbeing is? Why is it important to have a wellbeing program in a company? Can workplace wellbeing be seen as an element of a company's brand identity?  In your own experience how do employees typically perceive corporate wellbeing programs or initiatives? Is there skepticism regarding their authenticity? What can companies do to overcome any employee skeptics? Have you experienced any client employees challenge you on it being a branding exercise only, how do you overcome this and what can companies do to show wellbeing is an important part of company culture?  Can you share examples of companies that have successfully involved employees in designing or tailoring their wellbeing initiatives?  Lesley, you are the founder of WorkingWell, can you explain more about WorkingWell and what services you provide?  Is having employee feedback an important tool for the workplace?  What are some common pitfalls or challenges organizations face when trying to genuinely prioritize workplace wellbeing?  Lesley you are co-author with the late Dr Stephen Williams of “Dangerous Waters – Strategies for Improving Wellbeing at Work” and “Managing Workplace Stress – a best practice blueprint” and your latest book with co-author, Vicky Smith, titled "Brave New Leader: How to transform workplace pressure into sustainable performance and growth  What are these books about?  Where are you on social media?   Contact Lesley: Website: https://www.workingwell.co.uk/the-team Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingwell-ltd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingwelluk Twitter: https://twitter.com/workingwelluk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingwell.ltd/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqFWbOrXc0DFfh32r7JE9w     Disclaimer: This podcast and website represents the opinions of Wellbeing and Career World and our guests to the show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or Aviation/Aerospace Employer, Regulator, organisation for questions related to you. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a, coaching session, employment interview, wellbeing advice, employment advice, doctor-patient relationship. Wellbeing and Career World is based in Dublin, Ireland. 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In Vicky Smith's dream-like paintings women court peace in pools and lakes

At the budget working session on April 26, the Albany Common Council addressed the 2023/24 school budget which comes up for public approval next month. Vicky Smith, President of the School District of Albany's board of education began the presentation along with interim superintendent John Yagielski. Members of the council followed up with questions. The city will vote on the proposed budget on May 16 this year.

Nature and wildlife tourism has surged in recent years. Millions of us seem to want to want to follow in the footsteps of David Attenborough; meeting mountain gorillas, ticking off Africa's big five mammals or hitting the waves to meet whales and dolphins. But is wildlife tourism good or bad for the world's most sensitive environments? The Covid-19 outbreak gave us a sudden, unexpected opportunity to answer that question. Some of the most magnetic natural places on the planet lost their international tourists for two years. Naturalist and broadcaster, Mike Dilger has been to the cloud forests of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands to gauge the impact. Both of these extraordinary environments depend on tourism to pay for their protection, but should they continue to rely on travellers emitting vast quantities of carbon dioxide to get their fix of hummingbirds and marine iguanas? Mike is joined in the studio by Fiore Longo of Survival International, travel writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent and Vicky Smith from the eco-travel website, Earthchangers. Producer: Alasdair Cross

A Giraffe calf born at Auckland Zoo is already showing towering promise, at well over six feet tall. He arrived early Friday morning to mother Kiraka and first time dad Billy. The big little guy is already trotting around. Auckland Zoo Ungulates keeper Vicky Smith says he'll meet the rest of the Zoo's giraffe family this week before potentially making his first public appearance.  

On this episode celebrating Banned Books Week, Qian Julie Wang joins us to discuss Beautiful Country (Doubleday, Sept. 7), an affecting account of her family's journey from China to the U.S., and her challenging early years as an undocumented elementary schooler in New York's Chinatown (starred review). Then editors Vicky Smith, Eric Liebetrau, and Laurie Muchnick join us for a spirited discussion of the importance of the right to read whatever you choose. This episode is sponsored by Lake Union Publishing, home of What Passes as Love by Trisha R. Thomas.

7/13 episode summary: On this special Audiobooks Episode, Helen Ellis discusses recording the audiobook for her “smart, sassy, page-turning” new essay collection ‘Bring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Light' (Doubleday/Penguin Random House Audio, July 13). And in a sponsored interview, Megan talks with Christine French Cully, Editor-in-Chief of Highlights for Kids, about the forthcoming anthology ‘Dear Highlights: What Adults Can Learn from 75 Years of Letters and Conversations with Kids' (Highlights Press, Aug. 10). Then editors Tom Beer, Vicky Smith, and Laura Simeon join Megan to discuss all things audiobook.

In our 56th weekly episode of the first series of The Horse & Hound Podcast, PE teacher turned showing producer Vicky Smith talks to H&H showing editor Alex Robinson about making the switch, her great start to the 2021 season and the most exciting horses in her current team. Moving on to the week's top news stories, H&H editor and Olympic reporter Pippa Roome is joined by Polly Bryan and Lucy Elder, who will also be reporting from Tokyo, about the dressage and para dressage nominated entries, while news editor Eleanor Jones discusses the impact of ‘freedom day' being pushed back on major shows and a new initiative to attract more children into horse riding. We also welcome Jason Webb, who specialises in starting young horses and retraining those with problems, who will be giving advice on how to teach a horse to stand quietly on a lorry at a show. You can check out his online training guides at https://yourhorsemanship.com/ We hope you will find this useful.

Dr. Vicky Smith discusses her work in film and her desire to communicate to the embodied viewer through multiple senses. Vicky's DVD can be purchased here: https://luxmovingimage.square.site/product/vicky-smith-grainy-realism/127?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true Find more of her work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user26846409 Filmmakers discussed in this episode: Len Lye Guy Sherwin Man Ray Normal McLaren Critics/ Authors discussed: P. Adams Sitney Laura Marks Vicky Recommends: Annabel Nicolson

Coming soon to a podcast outlet near you! Follow the show on Facebook for more updates @H2EEF! Voices heard in this trailer: (in order of appearance) Diana Reichenbach, Jean Detheux, Neil Brand, Stefano Miraglia, Joost Rekveld, MM Serra, Nicky Hamlyn, Vicky Smith, Steven Woloshen, Pip Chodorov Experimental film shows are not great in number, but H2EEF are proud not to be the only one out there, so do check out Into the Mothlight and Experimental Film Podcast as well to keep the discussion going!

Vicky Smith is the founder of Earth Changers. They are not a tour operator or travel agency but a marketing platform that collects and offers some of the world's best positive impact tourism destinations, as Vicky defines it. They choose destinations that have less of an environmental impact and whose profits go to health or education projects, among others, in the destination places. Don't miss out our weekly interviews with sustainable businesses from different industries and sizes. Get inspirational insights that you can implement in your day-to-day and other bespoke content for you. https://greenelement.activehosted.com/f/57 (Subscribe now!)

In this episode of the Travel Leaders podcast series, Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel Research at Euromonitor, talks to Vicky Smith, Founder of Earth-changers.com about her motivations for launching a sustainability start-up. Vicky shares her experience about building a travel business with purpose to drive positive impacts for communities and the environment.  She also discusses best practices regarding transitioning to a sustainable business model, where profit is balanced with people and place, and ultimately provides the most enjoyable travel experience.

If you've ever though about the impact of the travel industry on people, the environment and economy and wanted to learn more, this is the episode for you.  It was an absolute pleasure to have Vicky Smith, Founder of Earth-Changers on the podcast this week, sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise on everything to do with the travel industry, including our contribution to it as businesses and consumers/travellers.  We don't just talk about social impact in this episode, but environmental and economic impact - positive and negative - and the fact that's it's not always as simple and straightforward as we might like to think it is. In this episode we covered: 20+ years in the making - Vicky shares her journey to creating EarthChangers and why she's committed to helping the travel industry become more responsible and sustainable The impact of mass-market tourism, what “over-tourism” is and why it's a problem for destinations, communities and the environment The worst impacts of our travel habits The difference between responsible and sustainable tourism How Vicky helps destinations, travellers and the industry as a whole have a more positive impact  The challenge with measuring the social and environmental impacts of tourism in the whole and why measuring micro-impacts is more realistic Vicky's top tips for us to consider when planning our next trip  The opportunities (as well as the challenges) Covid-19 has brought the travel industry Vicky's worked in tourism since the mid-90s, and sustainable tourism since the mid-00s, in destinations, marketing and ecommerce. She's headed up operations abroad and online for major tour operators like Tui and Virgin Holidays, online travel agents and media, in package and specialist holidays, ski, tours, charity challenges and voluntourism, NGOs and sustainable tourism accreditation organisations.  She's a qualified ranger in Africa, charity challenge tour leader, acclaimed academic for her published MSc Responsible Tourism Management thesis on the online marketing and green-washing of volunteer tourism. In 2019 she was invited to be an Ambassador for the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Year of Green Action, and currently sits on the Trustee board for charity SEED Madagascar, and the development team for the Global and European Ecotourism Networks. Vicky's sustainable tourism start-up EarthChangers, features the life-changing places, world-changing people and extraordinary experiences with purpose of some of the best positive impact, transformative, sustainable tourism around the globe. Links discussed: Earth-Changers Facebook: earthchangers.travelTwitter:      @Earth_Changers_Instagram: @earthchangersLinkedIn:    Earth Changers Further reading from Vicky & her blog: Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism, Responsible Travel, Conscious Tourism... What's the Difference? Top 10 Tips on How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint in Travel (and should you Carbon-Offset?) What are The Sustainable Development Goals and what have they got to do with Tourism?  Sustainable Travel: What's in it for you? 8 Reasons to Book Sustainable TourismThe Future of…Community Tourism: Top 10 Tips for Ethical Volunteering & Community-Based TravelTravel after Coronavirus Covid-19 Lockdown: A New More Sustainable "Normal"?____________________________________________________________________________________Follow KatInstagram: @katluckockcoachingFacebook: facebook.com/shareimpactpodSubscribe here to the podcast to receive weekly email updates of the latest episode:Join The Impact Entrepreneurs Club for free: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shareimpactLearn more about my Selling to Corporates as a Social Entrepreneur Course here: https://shareimpact.org/sell-to-corporatesStruggling to achieve your income goals as a Social Entrepreneur?  Get the FREE 6 step blueprint and discover exactly how to achieve your monthly income goal every month and pay yourself what you're worth and truly desire.

Welcome to Fully Booked: Summer Reading 2020! In this special episode, editor in chief Tom Beer joins host Megan Labrise to present the hottest books for the sultriest months. First up, young readers editors Vicky Smith and Laura Simeon give their top picks in children’s, middle-grade, and YA books for July and August. Then fiction editor Laurie Muchnick and nonfiction editor Eric Liebetrau sign on for a second segment celebrating novels, memoirs, essay collections, and more. We’ve got frontlist, we’ve got backlist, we’ve got reading recommendations from former Kirkus Prize winners and finalists, and one spirited debate on the merits of summer reading programs. You won’t want to miss it.

In this episode, I catch up with the super talented Vicky smith of Smith Nicholson Decorators, based down in Kent. Only the second female we've had on the show so far. We'd love to have more females on repping the trade, so any ladies out there that fancy joining me on the show give me a shout. Personally I have a lot of time and admiration for Vicky and think she's a cracking role model for the ladies to look up to in the trade. in this episode we chat the tricky art of balancing single parenting with work, people's pre-conceptions of females in the trade, and "Cowgirl" workers. So pin back you're ears, make a brew, crank the volume up and dive in.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithnicholson14/?eid=ARDgpO-JjSJmt5ulnEtaAgBUamZkeIg32GCxo8ENq0fH177mzMjUT6-K8jAy_FwCzejlN2rDmyAf6t0PInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smith_nicholson_dec/Books mentioned: Sapiens: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0099590085/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_8SOYEbNG43XP5Homo Deus: https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B019CGXTP0&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_.UOYEbJ3TD2ECif you like what you hear please support us by leaving a review on iTunes and sharing with friends.We'd also greatly appreciate your feedback, so if there are any subjects you would like to hear more of, or someone you'd like us to approach to appear on future podcasts (yourself included) then please contact us atWhatsApp +447902571414info@brothersofthebrushpodcast.co.ukSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BotB)

In our first episode for Season 4, Caspar is joined by two Binge Thinking "All Stars": epidemiology expert Alex McLean & psychologist Vicki Smith. They discuss COVID-19 and its impacts on youth development and mental health. Alex explains how the SARS CoV2 virus works, its impact and movement around the world, how it is spreading and why it isn't “just the flu”. The three outline government response around the world and the impact of shutdowns on youth employment, mental wellbeing, mental illness and what we can expect from ourselves in these trying times. This episode was produced and edited in social isolation by Caspar Roxburgh and featuring music by Big GiganticIf you or anyone you know is suffering and needs support you can contact Headspace (under 25s), Beyond Blue (all), the Suicicde Call Back Service, or 1800 RESPECT (for sexual assault, domestic or family violence). This episode of Binge Thinking came to life while drinking Prism Coffee! PRISM are young coffee pros from Canberra, focused on roasting straight forward, delicious, specialty coffee. They're all business, no nonsense, and nothing pretentious. For a limitied time, Binge Thinking listeners will receive 10% off the entire range when you use promo code “BingeThinkCoffee”. Get free express shipping, Australia wide when you spend $50 or more. Go to www.prismcoffee.com.au and get binging!

Vicky Smith is the founder of Earth Changers, an award-winning travel website and “purpose-first” business highlighting sustainable, ethical and responsible tourism.The size and worldwide scope of tourism means its power to deliver impact and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals is unrivalled, says Vicky.In this fascinating interview Vicky – who is a travel industry veteran – explains how demand and supply of sustainable tourism is increasing.Tourism is the only way to create opportunity and even to protect endangered species in some locations in the developing world, she says, so you shouldn’t necessarily feel guilty about flying, but if you do, you should really make your trip count so it makes a positive contribution to people and places.She also introduces a concept I’d never come across until now: “Greenhushing” – when businesses are actually already doing great things in terms of environmental sustainability but don’t want to publicly discuss them.And Vicky describes the injury which led to her launching Earth Changers; biggest challenges and achievements to date; how destinations measure their impacts; how Earth Changers itself creates impact for destinations; and her plans for the future.

In Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay, Phoebe Robinson offers readers a beacon of light and hope for these dumpster fire times. This frank and funny second essay collection by the NYT-bestselling author, cultural critic, and 2 Dope Queens cohost tackles feminism, race, class, body image, Bono, and much more. Today’s episode of Fully Booked features a standup set and Q&A by Robinson, recorded live at the Texas Book Festival, as well as continuing coverage of the Best Books of 2018 with children’s editor Vicky Smith.

Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo hasn’t always been lucky in love … but the fruit of her solitude is sweet. On this week’s podcast, she joins Clay and Megan for a spirited discussion of Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One, a personal and playful collection of repasts for the unattached. Lo proves to be an unforgettable guest, serving up stories of an only-in-New-York dating disaster and an only-in-Mongolia dining experience, and children’s editor Vicky Smith signs on for continuing coverage of the Best Books of 2018.

Vicky Smith is the founder of Earth Changers and we have a lovely chat in this episode. Vicky shares some of her life changing moments and some of the jobs that helped get her to a place to create Earth Changers. Vicky's website is a great resource for anyone who would really like to study sustainability in tourism. You can check it out at earth-changers.com. One of my favorite quotes from Vicky was "Emotion is what travel is about".

What can we do about climate change? Recent reports paint a worrying picture about the state of the planet, with scientists warning us that we have just 12 years left to turn things around - yet globally carbon emissions are still on the rise. Many of us are feeling upset and overwhelmed - an emotional combination that often leads us to feeling like there's no point doing anything. But we'll only solve these global problems with everyone on board. In today's episode, I interview Angela Terry, an Environmental Scientist with over 18 years' experience in renewable, clean energy, including on-shore wind, hydro, solar and biomass schemes. She is one of the original pioneers of community renewables, has worked in sustainable forestry as Head of Wood Fuel for the Forestry Commission and contributed to the development of the UK Renewable Energy Strategy, as well as working as a carbon scientist in New Zealand. Angela has reported on climate change for the BBC and is also the Founder of One Home, a new website that promotes actions we can all take to reduce our impact on the planet, one step at a time. Angela's strong belief is that our changing climate is the biggest and yet, at the same time, the most understated issue we face as a society. Today she joins the Ethical Hour podcast to discuss this big issue in an easily digestible way, and to share the small swaps and changes we can all adopt to help tackle climate change.   Find out more about One Home here: https://onehome.org.uk/ Follow Angela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANGETERRY Switch to Bulb renewable energy and get £50 off with this referral link: bulb.co.uk/refer/sianc4916 Listen to Vicky Smith talk about sustainable travel and the impact of flying on our carbon footprint: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/sustainable-tourism-the-sdgs-and-how-storytelling-can-change-the-world/ Find out if your home is at risk of flooding: https://flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/   If you're interested in starting or growing a business with purpose, you can access tailored training, advice and support inside the #EthicalHour community: ethicalhour.co.uk/our-community/

Bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger’s new novel, Under My Skin, is about a young woman struggling with the aftermath of her husband’s murder finds herself in escalating danger in this novel of psychological suspense. Unger brings the reader along as her narrator's grip on reality is tested and keeps the twists coming in this standout thriller. Megan and Clay and our children’s and YA book editors Vicky Smith and Laura Simeon talk about the finalists for the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature and they also talk about some great new books!

In today's episode I'm joined by Vicky Smith from Earth Changers, a site dedicated to promoting the best ethical and sustainable travel options the world has to offer. Vicky tells us how she found her purpose through travel and why she's committed to helping people find the best opportunities to change the world as they explore. We discuss a whole range of topics from the Sustainable Development Goals to finding your purpose and even how 'dark tourism' can help to change your perspective and even the course of history. Plus we swap a few travel stories of our own too! Find out more about Earth Changers and check out their amazing destinations here: https://www.earth-changers.com/ Read Sian's article on travel and ethical business in the August edition of Natural Mumma Magazine on page 16/17: https://naturalmumma.com/2018/08/03/read-the-latest-edition-it-takes-a-village-aug-18/ If you're interested in ethical travel, you may also like to listen to our episode with Don Desmond from Critically Endangered Socks, to hear how he was inspired by his time in Borneo and witnessing the destruction of the rainforest: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/saving-species-one-step-at-a-time/ Find out more about the Sustainable Development Goals here: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/   If you're interested in starting or growing a business with purpose, you can access tailored training, advice and support inside the #EthicalHour community: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/our-community/

This week Dana is excited to sit down and talk with Vicky Smith.  Dana and Vicky dive right in to a topic most consider taboo.  Through the transformation of our sexual relationship with our bodies, Vicky believes that we can embrace our whole selves at a deeper level which leads to success.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Annie Calder - Tonight Comes Christmas Judy Nazemetz - Santa, Can'tcha Mary Saunders Brizard - We Wish You a Merry Christmas Linda McKenzie - Bluesy Lil Tipsy Christmas Katie Garibaldi - Happy Married Christmas Laura & Eddie Cavazos - Angels We Have Heard On High Sabra Callas - Santa Only Comes Once a Year Alison Joy Williams - I Can't Wait for Christmas Vicky Smith - Christmas Party Pooper Neil Patrick - Way Up North Gail Everett - Christmas Medley For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Kay Miracle at: Visit our Sponsor Eddie & Laura Cavazos at: Visit our Sponsor Karen Osburn at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Annie Calder - Tonight Comes Christmas Judy Nazemetz - Santa, Can'tcha Mary Saunders Brizard - We Wish You a Merry Christmas Linda McKenzie - Bluesy Lil Tipsy Christmas Katie Garibaldi - Happy Married Christmas Laura & Eddie Cavazos - Angels We Have Heard On High Sabra Callas - Santa Only Comes Once a Year Alison Joy Williams - I Can't Wait for Christmas Vicky Smith - Christmas Party Pooper Neil Patrick - Way Up North Gail Everett - Christmas Medley For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Kay Miracle at: Visit our Sponsor Eddie & Laura Cavazos at: Visit our Sponsor Karen Osburn at:

You know who Anne Rice is and that her son Christopher Rice is a bestselling novelist too. But they've never collaborated together until this week, when they publish RAMSES THE DAMNED: THE PASSION OF CLEOPATRA, the sequel to THE MUMMY (1989). We catch with both of them during this episode. And Joan Silber's brand-new novel IMPROVEMENT has critics raving, including this starred review from our critic: "There is something so refreshing and genuine about this book." She tells us about creating the novel. Our children's and teen editor Vicky Smith talks about a few of her picks of the Best Picture Books of 2017 and our editors tell you which bestsellers are worth your time.

Who knows more about the Amish than almost anyone? A bestselling thriller writer who lives in Amarillo, Texas named Linda Castillo. This episode, we ask Castillo about the latest in her Kate Burkholder series, DOWN A DARK ROAD. Debut novelist Ayobami Adebayo also joins us to talk about her affecting novel, STAY WITH ME. And children's-teen editor Vicky Smith takes the stage to highlight an excellent new novel and one you can safely avoid.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs: Dorothy Wallace - I'll Wait for You Marielle Ishkhanian - Cutting Board Tobiah - Coldest Night of the Year Anji Kat - Moving On Lyndzie Taylor - Phoenix Lauri Jones - What Falls Away Vicky Smith - Social Media Trance   For Music Biz Resources Visit  Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Wanda Gronhovd at: Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Anji Kat at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs: Dorothy Wallace - I'll Wait for You Marielle Ishkhanian - Cutting Board Tobiah - Coldest Night of the Year Anji Kat - Moving On Lyndzie Taylor - Phoenix Lauri Jones - What Falls Away Vicky Smith - Social Media Trance   For Music Biz Resources Visit  Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Wanda Gronhovd at: Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Anji Kat at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs: Dorothy Wallace - I'll Wait for You Marielle Ishkhanian - Cutting Board Tobiah - Coldest Night of the Year Anji Kat - Moving On Lyndzie Taylor - Phoenix Lauri Jones - What Falls Away Vicky Smith - Social Media Trance   For Music Biz Resources Visit  Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Wanda Gronhovd at: Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Anji Kat at: