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#120 Looking for some fun things to do in London, England? You're about to strike gold, friend! In this episode of The Everyday Bucket List podcast, we'll share some of the best things to do in London, England. Our special guest, Jessica Dante of Love and London offers valuable travel tips for experiencing London more authentically. This episode includes a mix of popular spots as well as lesser-known areas that locals enjoy. Whether you're an amateur traveler of more seasoned, get tips about unique shopping locations, independent stores, and local charm. For those interested in antiques or unique finds, discover markets and streets that are hidden gems. They provide a more relaxed shopping experience. She also suggests visiting local neighborhoods with independent cafes, shops, and cultural attractions for a true taste of London. These tips encourage travelers to see the main sights while also exploring off-the-beaten-path ideas to enjoy a more personalized, less touristy side of the city. No matter how long you stay, get ideas for fun things to do in London, England to plan your trip or shortcut the planning process and grab a discounted London Itinerary!   CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Read the blog post (show notes): https://karencordaway.com/london-itinerary/ Binge-listen to my Travel to England playlist https://spoti.fi/4dHAaKf  Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 RESOURCES: Love and London: Travel Guide (Use discount code BucketList10) https://bit.ly/4c8XoK2 Love and London's free 101 Guide: https://loveandlondon.com/london-101-guide-main/  Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl   Connect with the guest: Website: LoveandLondon.com YouTube: LoveandLondon Instagram: @LoveandLondon     Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. I appreciate your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/                  

#114 Hoping to REALLY make your bucket list adventures happen this year? Listen now!  Turn your bucket list dreams into reality with practical planning. We cover: Turning dreams into reality Travel, local adventures, activities Practical planning and budgeting This New Year's, focus on making dreams a reality. Big dreams can seem out of reach without planning, but with inspiration and effort, they can become experiences.   The podcast offers practical ways to achieve your goals. Visit London, Ireland, or enjoy local experiences like New York, Boston, or big cities near you. Plus, my Ireland tips align with Rick Steves' travel podcast. It encourages a personalized plan, affordable options, and travel funds. Embrace adventure in every life phase without unrealistic expectations. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you don't miss an episode. CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR COPY AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER   Read the blog post (show notes): https://karencordaway.com/fun-bucket-list-ideas   Binge-listen to my Travel to Europe playlist https://spoti.fi/3yDYgXA  Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 Binge-listen to my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN   Listen to these episodes next: 2 Day Dublin Itinerary: What to Do in & Around Dublin City Centre (Ep 104) Itinerary for Ireland: 7 Days From Dublin (Ep 106) Things to Do in London, England for First-time Visitors (Ep 98) My Experience Seeing U2 at The Sphere in Las Vegas & More (Ep 95)   RESOURCES: Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K Set monthly bucket list goals! 12-Month Planner https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EDBL Learn a language by watching shows via LingoPie   Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Hello@KarenCordaway.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.   https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/    

In this solo episode, I explore a popular topic: handling mementos and tchotchkes from travel. I share my thought process, from pre-trip preparations to what I buy and how I integrate those items into my home. Travel fuels home design with life and energy, inspiring us with new ideas and color palettes. I offer a deep dive into the Slow Style Framework for home makeovers and discuss my recent trip to London, providing practical advice on blending iconic sites and hidden gems, finding inspiration, using boutique hotels for design ideas, and selecting meaningful and practical souvenirs. I also give tips on saving free mementos, creating travel rituals, and immediately incorporating your finds into your decor. Whether you're planning your next excursion or simply looking to enrich your home's aesthetic, this episode offers a wealth of inspiration and tangible advice. To use the Slow Style approach in your home, start with this free guide on how to create a vision that sets you up for every design decision you'll need to make!Sign up here to receive the free guide (and lots of suppport along the way).

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Laura is CEO of London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London. She leads London & Partners in its mission to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Laura runs inward investment and trade for the capital, supporting thousands of innovative businesses to grow in London and internationally. She leads London's tourism industry to develop it as a destination and win visitors and events, including the Let's Do London campaign and Visit London. Laura is a global advocate for London, regularly appearing in international media and events. Laura has been CEO of London & Partners since 2017, leading through both Brexit and COVID. Before that she spent nearly a decade at global advertising agency WPP, where she was Managing Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice. 

London, England can be expensive, but luckily, there are ways to do it without spending a ton. Collin and Olivia share their top tips for visiting the British capital on a budget - from packing a picnic to visiting the many free museums, they've got you covered.  Resources: ⁠Free Walking Tour Westminster⁠ ⁠British Museum⁠ ⁠Science Museum⁠ ⁠Victoria and Albert Museum⁠ ⁠Hill Garden and Pergola⁠ ⁠Harry Potter Studio Tour London⁠ ⁠London Pass⁠ Travel Spreadsheet:  If you're curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look ⁠here⁠. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey.  Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.  Send us your questions to ⁠takeofftotravelpodcast@gmail.com⁠! Want more? Follow our Instagram - ⁠@takeofftotravelpodcast. ⁠ About Us: We're a couple traveling the world for 14 months on just $25,000 each. We first arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand in November 2022, and have been working our way across the world ever since. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We'll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeoff-to-travel/support

Episode Notes Tourists from the U.S. are boosting the UK's tourism recovery, with more Americans traveling to the country in 2022 than prior to the pandemic, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  A little more than 4.5 million Americans traveled to the UK last year, a 2 percent jump from 2019. In addition, American visitors were spending more and staying longer in the country. Americans spent a record $7.45 billion in the UK in 2022, according to national tourism board VisitBritain. That's a 42 percent increase from 2019 levels. Tracy Halliwell, an executive at Visit London, said the UK saw a large number of American visitors immediately after the country lifted travel restrictions.  However, Habtemariam notes tourism to the UK still hasn't made a full recovery from the pandemic. Britain welcomed 31 million visitors last year, a 24 percent drop from 2019.  Next, Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden takes a look at the challenges female business travelers face, nearly a decade after Skift Research reported travel companies were increasingly taking steps to meet their needs.  Jorden reports safety is still a major concern for female business travelers. A survey by the Global Business Travel Association found 83 percent of women traveling for business had experienced safety-related issues in the previous 12 months. The organization also discovered that only 18 percent of corporate travel policies specifically addressed the security of female business travelers. One travel executive said women who experience issues on their business trips often don't report them to their organizations.  However, Jorden notes some advances that have significantly benefited female business travelers. All medium and large U.S. airports have been required since 2018 to provide private spaces in each terminal for lactating mothers, which another executive said was a godsend for women traveling on business after maternity leave.  Finally, hotel industry expert Cindy Estis Green argues that too many hotel companies have yet to find the most profitable customers for their businesses, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill in this week's Early Check-In column.  Green, the CEO of data benchmarking service Kalibri Labs, believes hotel companies are too focused on boosting occupancy rates instead of maximizing total revenue. She also noted many hotel industry leaders have outdated approaches for running a business. Green said that their belief they'd automatically be better off with more guests just isn't true.

When looking for inspiration, when looking for someone you can look up to in your craft, I look to Paul Binnie. Paul is an artist who has carved a living from their craft, and has been a large part of the greater mokuhanga community. His work has touched on so many themes, concepts and ideas. His mokuhanga takes the past and brings it firmly into the future.  On this episode of The Unfinished Print, I speak with mokuhanga printmaker Paul Binnie. Paul speaks about his life and career, how he uses pigments, paper, and wood for his work. We discuss the fantasy and reality of an historical past. We look at shin-hanga, and sōsaku hanga, observing kabuki, as well as taking a look at his other work such as oil painting and his drawings.  This interview was recorded during Paul Binnie's solo show at Scholten Japanese Art in June, 2022. There may be some background noise during the interview. I apologize for any inconvenience.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Paul Binnie - while Paul doesn't have a singular website he does have his Instagram. There is the "Binnie Catalogue," which is produced by a third party which digitally collects his work, past and present. This can be found, here.  Protest March - from the Flowers of a Hundred Years Series (2016) New Year Card - called nengajo (年賀状) in Japanese, these cards have been traditionally passed from person to person since the Heian Period (794-1185). Mokuhanga practitioners make them as well, creating a new one every year focusing on the zodiac sign of the year as a theme. Scholten Japanese Art - is a mokuhanga focused art gallery located in midtown Manhattan. It was founded by René Scholten, an avid collector of the Japanese print. More info can be found, here. intaglio printing - is a printing method, also called etching, using metal plates such as zinc, and copper, creating “recessed” areas which are printed with ink on the surface of these "recesses.” More info, here. The MET has info, here.  Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - a watercolorist, oil painter, and woodblock printmaker. Is associated with the resurgence of the woodblock print in Japan, and in the West. It was his early relationship with Watanabe Shōzaburō, having his first seven prints printed by the Shōzaburō atelier, that made Hiroshi believe that he could hire his own carvers and printers and produce woodblock prints, which he did in 1925.  Yoshida Tōshi (1911-1995) - eldest son of Hiroshi Yoshida. Having been affected by polio, and the pressure of continuing his fathers legacy, Tōshi Yoshida made prints and paintings which gradually became expressive, avant garde and abstract. Later in life he focused on birds and mammals. Seki Kenji - is a woodblock printmaker based in Tokyo. He was head printer, and produced prints, for Doi Hangaten as well as making his own pieces.  Late Fall (ca 1990's) Western Representational realism - is an attempt to represent the subject in art in the most realistic way possible. Interchangeable with naturalism in European art of the 19th Century.  kabuki - is a traditional form of Japanese theatre which started in Kyoto on the banks of the Kamo River in the 17th Century. Today it is a multi million dollar business and is almost exclusively run, professionally, by The Shochiku Company. Kabuki, the word, is separated into three different sounds; ka - meaning to sing, bu - meaning to dance, and ki- meaning skill. There are various families in kabuki which generate actors, passing down tradition throughout the lineage. For more information please read this fine article from Nippon.com. There are many books written on the subject of kabuki, but in my opinion, to begin, one needs to read Leonard Pronko's work Theatre East & West, Kawatake Toshio's Kabuki, and Earl Ernst's The Kabuki Theatre. Online, please visit Kabuki21.com, who's site is unparalleled. On YouTube there is the new(ish) Kabuki In-Depth which is updated regularly on kabuki information and history, and is very well done.  Hiroo/Roppongi -  is an upscale area of Tōkyō, Japan. It has a thriving international community, museums, galleries and the like. More info can be found, here.  Nakamura Utaemon VI (1917-2001) - was a kabuki actor who focused primarliy on female roles, or onnagata. He is considered one of the best actors in this kind of role, and was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan, in 1968.  From, A Great Mirror of the Actors of the Heisei Period: Nakamura Utaemon as Agemaki in Sukeroku by Paul Binnie (1997) Agemaki - is a character from the celebrated story Sukeroku, a story about love and revenge. It was first staged in kabuki in 1713. Agemaki is a famous courtesan who is in love with Sukeroku.  Edo Wonderland Nikko Mura - is an Edo stylized theme park based on the architecture of Edo Period (1603-1868) Japan, and is located in Tochigi Prefecture. There are other areas in Japan which contain Edo Period architecture and events, such as the Dutch Trading Post located on Dejima Island in Nagasaki. More info regarding Edo Wonderland, here.  More info on the Dejima, Dutch Trading Post, here.  nō - is a traditional Japanese theatre based on ghost and mythological stories. It, like kabuki, uses dance, music, and drama to tell its story. It is older than kabuki and was patronized by the aristocratic class in Japan. Kabuki was the oppoosite, where the everyperson could enjoy kabuki, the aristrocrats enjoyed nō. Like kabuki, the stage is set in a traditional way, and the roles are played by men. For a more detailed descriptor of nō, you can find it at Japan-Guide.com, here. Takarazuka -  is an all female musical theatre troupe, based in Hyōgo Prefecture, and founded in 1914. The revue has become a popular Kansai tourist attraction. For a detailed description of the Takarazuka, their website in English can be found, here. A Crib's Notes descriptor can be found, here.  kappazuri-e - is the method of stencil printing, usually atributed to the sōsaku hanga artists of the 1950's and 1960's. Artists such as Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992), used stencil's to make elaborate prints. It can be quite an interesting and complicated process. More information can be found, here, from Viewing Japanese Prints.    Yoshitoshi Mori : Street Vendors (1970)    German Expressionism - focused on emotional expression rather than realistic expression. German Expressionists  explored their works with colour and shape searching for a “primitive aesthetic” through experimentation. More info can be found, here, on Artsy.net    Max Pechstein - Angler am Lebastrom (1936) watercolour on paper   Edvard Munch (1863-1944) - was a Norweigan artist, who initially was a painter, but also ventured into printmaking making 850 images. His print medium was etching, lithography, and woodcut. More information can be found here, at Christie's.      The Girls on The Bridge (1918) woodcut printed in blue with lithograph and pale green on wove paper.    Ralph Kiggell (1960-2022) -  was one of the most important mokuhanga practitioners. Originally from England, Ralph lived and worked in Thailand. Ralph pushed the boundaries of mokuhanga with extremely large pieces, jigsaw carving, and by using fantastic colour. He also worked with the International Mokuhanga Conference to promote mokuhanga around the world. He will be greatly missed. Ralph's work can be found, here. His obituary in The Guardian can be found, here. His interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.     Jackfruit (2018)   Tama Art University - is an arts university located in various campuses in Tōkyō. It has various departments such as Architecture, Product and Textile Design, and Art Studies.    Ban Hua: Chinese woodblock prints - the history of Chinese woodblock goes back centuries, longer than the Japanese method. Modern Chinese printmaking began after Mao's Cultural Revolution, strongly connected  by the writings and work of philosopher, academic, and artist Lu Xun (1881-1936) who established the Modern Woodcut Movement. There is a lot of information regarding Chinese woodblock printing. To begin, check out the Muban Educational Trust based in England and their work. More info can be found, here.  And here at artelino, For the history of Lu Xun, this can be found, here.    powdered pigments - are an option when producing your mokuhanga. They are pigments which are made of powder, and when mixed with certain binders can be used as gouache, or water colours.    nihonga - was a Japanese artistic movement based on going back to a “traditional” form of Japanese aesthetic in painting, away form the new Western influences which were coming into Japan during the later 19th Century. More info can be found, here.      Tetsu Katsuda (1896-1980) - Evening (1934)   Uemura Shōen (1875-1949) -  was the pseudonym of Uemura Tsune, who was supported by her mother to pursue painting, at a time when female painters were rare. Her work focused on various themes such as nō, the four seasons, and nationalist paintings during World War 2.      Daughter Miyuki (1914) painting   kozo paper -  is paper made from mulberry bark and is commonly used in woodblock printmaking.   shina - is a type of Japanese plywood used in mokuhanga. Not all shina is made equally, buyer beware.    Wood Like Matsumura - is an online and brick and mortar store, for woodblock printmaking, located in Nerima City, Tōkyō. website.   Nihon no Hanga - is a mokuhanga museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It focuses on many types of mokuhanga in history and publishes various catalogues of their exhibitions, which are top notch. More info, here.     The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - This museum is dedicated to the arts, Western and “non-Western”from all periods of human history, focusing on education, and conservation. More info, here.    Kabuki Earphone Guide -  is and was an audio guide in Japanese for Japanese, and English for English speaking tourists coming to watch kabuki. It hired English speaking academics to narrate the action as you watched. In 2015 the English version of the audio guide was replaced with the GMARK or GMARC captioning guide. GMARK stands for Graphic Multilingual Advanced Real-time Captioning system.    Kabuki-za - is the main theatre in Tōkyō which shows kabuki performances. It was opened in 1889 and has been rebuilt several times in its history.    Okubi-e -  are woodblock prints of close-up human heads, which came into prominence in the late 19th Century. For me, the best mokuhanga designer of okubi-e is Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900). His okubi-e of kabuki actors is unparalleled, showing the actors in various positions with intricate backgrounds and poses.      Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Sato Masakiyo (1869)     Ichikawa Ennosuke IV as Nikki Danjō (1996) by Paul Binnie   Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) - was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter. He began to collect Japanese woodblock prints around the winter of 1886-1887 from the art dealer Siegfried Bing. he used to collect and to sell for a profit, although he didn't sell very many. This collection would go on to influence much of his work.  Rebecca Salter - is the President of The Royal Academy of Arts, in London, England. She is also an artist who has written two books about Japanese woodblock printing, Japanese Woodblock Printing (2001), and Japanese Popular Prints (2006). She worked with the Satō Woodblock Print Workshop, documenting their process. Her interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  into the light II (2011) Akira Kurosaki 黒崎彰 (1937-2019) - was one of the most influential woodblock print artists of the modern era. His work, while seemingly abstract, moved people with its vibrant colour and powerful composition. He was a teacher and invented the “Disc Baren,” which is a great baren to begin your mokuhanga journey with. At the 2021 Mokuhanga Conference in Nara, Japan there was a tribute exhibit of his life works. Azusa Gallery has a nice selection of his work, here. W- 396, Wandering Heart (2017) Wimbledon, England - is a district located in South West London. Considered an affluent neighbourhood, it is the home of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. More info can be found here, at Visit London.    Stockwell, London - located in the burough of Lambeth, in London, England. It is a diverse neighbourhood, close to Brixton, with shopping, and restaurants. It's a great area to stay and enjoy a different side of London.    International Mokuhanga Conference - is a bi-yearly conference dedicated to mokuhanga which started in 2011 by the International Mokuhanga Association. Each conference is themed. The latest conference was in 2021, delayed a year because of the pandemic. More information can be found, here.       Hiroshi Yoshida - Fishes of Honolulu at The Honolulu Aquarium (1925)     Summer Canyon - Black's Beach: Sunrise   © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing musical credit - Yazoo: Too Pieces. From their 1982 album Upstairs At Eric's logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. 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In this episode hear about a pansexual character who is looking for just about anyone! She loves to be the last woman standing and has a keen interest in exploring gender through art and poetry.   As someone who knows the best spots for pretty much any food and drink in London she will be a great date. As her bestie explains she has very expensive taste yet not a penny to her name, but a date with her will be worth it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS I'm interested in gender, art and poetry and how artists and performers managed to transform the world in the fifties and sixties in a really powerful way, we could do with some of that right now I know the best spot in London for just about any of your food and drinks needs I hate people eating with their mouths open, it's grim and it's happening more and more Everyone around me from family to friends are great cooks so I don't get to cook as much as I'd like to but I often get to cook a good brunch for them I love partying, dancing and being with other people but I need to sometimes be on my own making me an ambivert She has worked for the Metro, the Telegraph and Visit London so don't mess with her or she'll drag your name through the mud She has very expensive tastes yet not a penny to her name, but a date with her will be worth it BEST MOMENTS ‘If you want pizza, noodles or a cocktail I can work out a cool spot for that' ‘We are back in public now guys, so close your mouth' VALUABLE RESOURCES To date, this character contact the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/singlesounds/ Katie McNamara: https://www.instagram.com/katiee.mcnamara/ ABOUT THE HOST  Katie McNamara - London.  I started Single Sounds to create a new fun method of dating as I felt that there is now little variety with how to meet people. I absolutely love podcasts and believe in the strong sense of self you can get from them so I thought it was perfect for a dating medium. As I like to say this podcast is for people who have too much personality for a dating app. CONTACT METHOD - Linktree - https://linktr.ee/singlesounds  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlesounds/  singlesoundspodcast@gmail.com                               Katie McNamara: https://www.instagram.com/katiee.mcnamara/ This show was brought to you by Progressive Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. This week between Christmas and New Year is always unique. Family coming and going, wondering what day it is... visiting the capital city? This is the perfect week to do it, so get out there!Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at independent.co.uk/newsletters See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Visit London at its most murderous through 1950s classic "Horrors of the Black Museum", in which a series of murderous devices from Scotland Yard's famous Black Museum seem to escape onto the streets. Starring the amazing Michael Gough, best known today for his role as Alfred in the 1980-90s Batman movies.

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Would you rather know exactly what will happen 6 months from now or have the wisdom needed to navigate whatever happens 6 months from now? Join me in this fantastic interview with James Bidwell, the Chairman and Founder of Springwise. James is also the Co-Founder of Re_set. Springwise is an innovation platform that promotes creativity and innovation across the globe. Re_set is a disruption, innovation, and sustainability consulting firm in the UK.In this episode, we cover:James’ view on the future of workHow Springwise elevates creatives by sharing their innovations with the worldAn even bigger crisis that is on the horizon (bigger than the pandemic)Examples of innovations in different industriesA ton of FREE RESOURCES!Quotes"What is really encouraging is the capacity of the human brain to start to figure it out and not give up and to go forward and create new solutions." ~ James Bidwell"One thing that I find really interesting about innovation is that it starts small, and it can feel like it's creeping up on you... like [with] Blockbuster...these other companies just sort of snuck up on them. But, they didn't. They were working diligently behind the scenes." ~ Heather Walker, Ph.D.About Today’s GuestJames currently serves as Chair at Springwise, Co-Founder at Innovation and Transformation Consultancy Re_Set and NED at fast growing, Berlin based Invincible Brands. James is the Author of bestseller “Disrupt! 100 Lessons in Business Innovation” published by Hodder and Stoughton 2017 Sitting at the nexus of global change James brings deep experience and insight into digital, brand and innovation across all organizational disciplines at a time of unprecedented uncertainty and opportunity. At Springwise, James is immersed in the global innovation community with deep insight into the newest and most transformative new businesses and innovations from every corner of the world. Springwise is a “must read’ for global CEOs, innovators, investors, educators and corporates from all sectors. James advises many businesses and several government organisations. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Bristol and Cambridge Judge Business School, participant in the London Business School Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme, committee member and judge at the World Retail Congress and mentor at Red Bull Amaphiko Academy. Career highlights include the launch of Disneyland Paris, the turnaround of Selfridges as Marketing Director, leading the renaissance of London tourism as CEO Visit London, launch CEO of Anthropologie Europe.Resources MentionedSpringwise Global Source for InnovationRe_Set Boutique Consultancy for Disruption, Innovation, and SustainabilitySomerset House London’s working arts centre[CELL PHONE APP] The Innovation App[BOOK] Disrupt!: 100 Lessons in Business InnovationAbout the PodcastThe Lead with Levity podcast is a show for leaders who care deeply about what makes/breaks the employee experience. Our guests are dynamic researchers, practitioners, consultants, and business leaders. We cover foundational elements that are needed to avoid forcing the fun. We also invite lively managers who lead with levity to show us how it's done. Thanks for joining us on this journey.

News Digest, Special End of Year Round-Up  The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. This episode our team will also revisit some of the biggest news stories and topics from 2019. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Ken Kelling, Associate Director of Davies Tanner Topics Discussed This Week: New Venue Security Law Proposed, Talent Retention, Wellbeing, Mentorship, Sustainability. Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.    Interview In the wake of the recent terror attack in London a few weeks ago, Ken Kelling former Communications Director for Visit London is on the Podcast to talk to us about Crisis Management and Communications.   Link to download the PCMA Guide to Crisis Communications for Business Events Strategists Mentioned in the Show.     Your Venue or Mine (Gameshow) The gameshow where two Contestants go head to head to convince us that their favourite venue is the best. The is decided by a special guest Judge.   This week we have Nathan Marks vs Romy Pabiot and they will be campaigning for their favourite Christmas Party Venues:   Magazine London   Aures London   Follow EventLAB You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace.com

James Bidwell is the owner of Springwise, an innovation portal, which crowd sources innovation ideas from all over the world and publishes the top 3 every day. He is also the co-founder of RE_SET, an innovation consultancy for the disruption economy working with boards to help them thrive in an unpredictable world. James was also formerly a marketing manager at Disney, marketing director at Selfridges and CEO of Visit London.   In this episode we discuss: - How to stay on top of the rapid pace of change in modern society  - How to innovate in the 21st century disruption economy  - How to market effectively in a noisy world, while staying true to values So whether you’re curious about how to stay relevant in a constantly changing world or want to find out how to get your message heard in a world full of noise, this episode has you covered.

Tweet LIVE this Sunday, December 3rd at 635pm Small Bites with Glenn Gross and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio is back for our last show in 2017 and we are happier than ever to sing “Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to victory, fight Eagles fight, score a touchdown 1-2-3, hit'em low, hit'em high, and watch our Eagles fly, fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory! E A G L E S – EAGLES!!!!” Philadelphia Eagles fans are a tough crowd to please as proven by the time Eagles fans even booed Santa Claus. Yep, Santa Claus! So just imagine how difficult it must be to feed these rowdy fans. Well we have the perfect person joining us in studio. We are pleased to welcome from South Philly NFC East 1st place, yep you heard that right, 1st place Philadelphia Eagles Executive Chef James Hennessey for Lincoln Financial Field by Aramark. Not only does he keep our hometown team's fans fed and happy, he also cooked at the 2012 Summer Olympic in Visit London. Awesome, and here's to hoping he keeps on cooking for this team all the through to the Super Bowl. What goes great with watching football? PIZZA of course! Also joining us in studio will be Mariano Mattei, the owner of Mattei Family Pizza When you are supporting a 1st Place team, you want to be eating the best pizza possible. Well Metro Newspaper Metro Philly Philly's Jennifer Logue even wrote an article stating that Mattei Family Pizza may be the best pizza in Philly right now and they were also spotlighted by Alex Tewfik in Philadelphia Magazine. To top the accolades, Mariano has also appeared on the Food Network show Cooks vs. Cons. Sounds like a winning combination to us, and we can't wait to try their pizza for ourselves. Then it seems we are having everything move towards craft and artesian. So what will be next? We will be joined by Megan Giller a food writer, editor, and chocolate enthusiast, and her blog Chocolate Noise was a 2016 SaveurBlog Awards finalist. She offers private chocolate tasting classes, hosts “Underground Chocolate Salons” at shops across the country, and is a judge at chocolate competitions, including the International Chocolate Awards. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Slate.com, Zagat, Food & Wine, and Modern Farmer. She has recently released a new book “Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America's Craft Chocolate Revolution: The Origins, the Makers, and the Mind-Blowing Flavors” from Storey Publishing. The next big movement in the artisanal food world: bean-to-bar chocolate. Like craft beer and specialty coffee before it, this small-batch industry is on the brink of something big:American craft chocolate sales are $100 million annually and rising. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate, by Megan Giller, provides a lively and mouthwatering window into this growing market. In her new book, Giller demystifies the “bean-to-bar”process — how craft chocolate is made by sourcing high-quality cocoa beans, then roasting, grinding, and finessing them into finished bars. Readers will learn what to look for in a chocolate bar and who are the bean-to-bar makers to watch. Profiles of more than a dozen chocolate makers from cutting-edge businesses — including Taza Chocolate, Dandelion Chocolate, and Askinosie Chocolate — guide readers through the fascinating, delicious, and burgeoning bean-to-bar chocolate movement. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate answers questions that real chocolate lovers will have, such as, how do cocoa beans from Venezuela differ from beans from Madagascar? Or, what is dark milk chocolate and who makes the best? Giller includes delicious suggestions for readers to create their own chocolate tastings, offering advice for pairing chocolate with coffee, tea, beer, spirits, bread, cheese, and other foods. Top chefs and chocolatiers like Michael Laiskonis, Alice Medrich, and Janina O' Leary provided many of the book's 22 recipes. From Champurrado Drinking Chocolate and Ceylon Tea Fudge Sauce to Olive Oil Sourdough Truffles, Pop Rocks Chocolate Bark, and Chocolate Sorbet, these decadent treats defy expectations of what chocolate should taste like. Sounds like a great holiday gift to get for friends and family! Joining us again will be Chef @Ed Crochet of Rat's Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture. Philadelphia's renowned Starr Events oversees Rat's Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. A graduate of L'Academie de Cuisine Culinary School, Crochet worked in the kitchens of Tom Colicchio's Crafted Hospitality before joining the Starr Restaurants team at Storico at the New-York Historical Society. Rat's is a French-focused restaurant famous for its unique setting within the 42-acre sculpture park. Rat's was conceptually designed to be reminiscent of Claude Monet's beloved Giverny by sculptor The Seward Johnson Atelier. It is named after the gregarious character “Ratty,” from Kenneth Grahame's famed children's story, The Wind in the Willows. The restaurant patio, noted for its sweeping views and al fresco dining, overlooks a lily pond framed by weeping willows, and the “Monet bridge”. I have dined there myself and had a great meal after a wonderful visit walking around Grounds For Sculpture. So we have great meals and chocolate covered, but what is 2018 going to bring us in food trends? Well we will have Darby Hughes the Brand Strategy Director & Trends Expert for Quench Agency (Pavone) to tell us his thoughts of what we'll see. What a show! In studio as well will be Chef Christina Martin of Cooking To Nourish and Nourish on the Go #Vegan mobile cart to give us Vegan Recipes News and why to Eat Drink Vegan. Small Bites Radio correspondent Actor John DiRenzo will also be helping in studio with his valuable insight and experience in the culinary world and also be sure to catch him on QVC selling the high quality Copper Chef products. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times Food recognized John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's new book "A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc" from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is now available to buy, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist and appears on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, and Chef Barbie was named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling with recent autobiography "The Joke Man: Bow to Stern" from Post Hill Press with foreword by Artie Lange available to order on Amazon.com. Fat Jack's BBQ and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will TuneIn worldwide or catch the following day on iTunes or Player FM. http://wildfireradio.com/small-bites/ HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR - SEE YOU ALL AGAIN STARTING JANUARY 7TH, 2018 at 635PM on WILDFIRE RADIO!!!! The post Small Bites – Episode 71 appeared first on Wildfire Radio.

One of the finest times to visit London is that golden week between Christmas and New Year’s, where the department stores sparkle and the 65-foot Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square takes center stage. What’s more, there’s never been a cheaper time to book, with the pound at 168-year lows against the dollar. So this week we talk about all things London, courtesy of two born-and-bred Londoners who also happen to be *Condé Nast Traveler* editors. We tell you where to get the best Indian food, how to live out your very own *Downton Abbey*-esque shopping experience, and where to find one of the best views of the city. Whether you’re aching to take in the best of London’s museums and department stores or eat top-class ceviche in Soho before bar hopping in gritty Dalston, we’ve got you covered.

An introduction to VISIT LONDON TALKS hosted by London born broadcaster Anthony Davis. The OFFICIAL London visitor podcast, coming soon. #LondonIsOpen #VisitLondon

In this episode, I chat with Ali Meruani - co-founder of MenuSpring

Live from London, the Who's He? Podcast team of Phil & Paul who both live in London, return to their ongoing series 2 retrospective with a look at The Impossible Planet which doesn't take place in London. This is a classic of Who so do the lads both feel that this is still a classic or does the fact this story isn't set in London hurt it somewhat? They also wander off topic and start discussing Disney's The Black Hole and both marvel at the wonderful London accents used by the actors. And in the news this week, a Doctor Who 3D film event that disgustingly won't be shown in London and BARB will take into account online viewing figures, especially those in London. Visit London.

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/015 In this London Podcast episode: London on a $5 planet budget? - yes it is possible! We visit Camden markets and reveal how we can go out for food and beer on a super cheap budget. We also outline 3 of our best money saving transport tips for Europe. We discuss: Feature: Transport Travel Hacks, our top 3 money savers for getting round Europe Interview: Charlie from Walk Eat Talk Eat tells us about East London history and the burgeoning street food scene. There is more to modern British cuisine than you think... $5 Food - Beigels, but not like anything you'll ever tried before… Plus we grab a beer at the cheapest pub in England. $5 Fun - We visit the British museum - It's free! And awesome! OR tweet suggestions to @5dollartravel or #5dollarplanet   Weblinks from London Podcast Interview Guest - Walk Eat Talk Eat Food Tours World Nomads Insurance - Specifically designed for digital nomads, flashpackers, adventure & long term Travellers - Get a 5% Discount with our coupon code: WN5DP Trusted Housesitters.com - Use discount code 5DP to get a 15% discount on membership How to become a housesitting pro in just 3 months. TBEX - The Largest Travel bloggers event in the world. Mentions: Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia:  http://www.fivedollartraveller.com/how-to-get-from-china-to-ulaanbaatar-mongoila-cheaply/   Ryanair   Megabus   Eurolines   Bla Bla Car   Airbnb - Follow the link to get $25 off your first stay   British museum   Camden Markets   Wetherspoons   Kyaukme moto trek article   Think UK Food Sucks Spotted Dick? This article might change you mind.   Roaming Renegades   Beigel Bake - Brick Lane   Counter Cafe - Pie shop near Hackney Wick   Brixton Food Village   Alternative London (Tours - street art)

"We must be thankful for what we've got." [VALL]  For those in the United States, November is the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving. We thought it a fitting time to reflect on some of the things we have to be thankful for in the world of Sherlock Holmes, and they are many. The show's multiple topics and many links reflect that. First, we have our Sherlockian society meetings. Whether you live in a city that is home to a venerable institution with a decades-old group of longstanding tradition or a town with a relatively new group, the autumn seems to be a time when meetings are held, toasts are recited and friendships rekindled. And if you haven't yet listened to  and , in which we discuss getting involved in or starting your own society, we highly recommend it. We're thankful of the work of Mr. , who helped us to transition the site from its years-old layout and to integrate content from the Baker Street Blog, to give the site its full functionality you see now. If you have a chance, get over to JD's site and thank him for his work. It would be an understatement to say we're thrilled to have 's  back on the site again. After a brief yet unintentional hiatus, Matt's comprehensive links are back with us again. We discuss the annual , including some of the changes afoot within the BSI itself.  is getting dedicated leadership, with its many titles in print and on the way; the  is also getting new leadership. We're very fortunate to live in a time when news of Sherlock Holmes fills the airwaves, print publications and intertubes, and we cap off a few of them. There's PBS, BBC, and Doctor Who news from the world of television, we remember Jeremy Brett, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's Sherlock Holmes exhibition is open, and we acknowledge a number of anniversaries of Sherlock Holmes films. We share listener comments, both written and audio, note the inaugural issue of , and highlight the . It's also the season for renewing subscriptions to  (one of our sponsors). We're issuing a related challenge: from now through March 2014, we're looking for 50 gift subscriptions of the BSJ to be made by our listeners. Listen to the show for full details. Our gas-lamp this week: since our reading on  was "On Advocating Sherlock Holmes" and Brad Keefauver was our guest, we thought it might be appropriate to read one of Brad's own editorials ("") as our gas-lamp for this episode, marking the very first time we've used an online publication as our reading. Links: The I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere apps:  and . We wrote about  here. The Baker Street Irregulars and Friends Weekend website:   [via Sherlockology] The  of Sherlock Series 3  on the third Sherlock Holmes film. The  is open and they even are . The  releases The Watsonian. The e-book version of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes:  and .  [Visit London]  in and  [Metro UK] TEDx talk about  Bonus:  album [Amazon] Please  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email, call us at (774) 221-READ (7323) or use the Speakpipe app right here on the site. Connect with us and other interested Sherlockians on  on Google+, ,  and . And of course, our  is a nice collection of links, articles and images. And above all, please let our sponsors know that you heard us rant and rave about their excellence during the programme:  and . Don't forget to get your free audiobook download with your trial membership from Audible, at .  --

Visit London Limited pensioners and creditors give evidence to the London Assembly following City Hall's decision to place the company into administration and establish a new tourism agency for the capital.

The London Assembly questions Mayor of London Boris Johnson on the future of the Visit London pension scheme following his decision to withdraw funding from Visit London Limited and establish a new tourism agency.

The Guardian's online books editor Sarah Crown strolls through Kensington Gardens, an enduring source of inspiration for authors and poets

The Guardian's online arts editor Andrew Dickson walks us through London's vibrant fringe theatre scene, where the likes of Hugh Grant and the Mighty Boosh cut their teeth

The fourth in our series of six downloadable London walks takes us to Bermondsey, an area rich with history, and full of legends and superstitions

In the first of six downloadable London walking guides sponsored by Visit London, Iain Sinclair discovers characters and stories from the Millennium Dome to the Thames barrier

Serge Gojkovich just launched GayGadget.com a website on August 1st focusing on tech for gay guys. Serge also discusses LGBT travel as his company,Gay Consultants, Inc., handles LGBT marketing for Visit London and Visit Britain.

With one of the most cosmopolitan populations in the world this trail is an insight into the origins of London's diverse community.

Celebrating the 2008 Olympic Games, this trail is an insight into the history of London's Chinese community.

With the 2012 Olympics on the horizon, this trail looks at London's Sporting heritage in Rugby, Tennis, Cricket and Football.