Best Annie Jennings Podcasts (2024)

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S6 E1 Jeffrey Feingold, again! 1:27:27

2d ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Welcome to Season 6! Kicking it off with a bang, this episode features a fantastic conversation with Elizabeth and Jeffrey Feingold, author of The Black Hole Pastrami (Meat For Tea Press), There is No Death in Finding Nemo (Impspired), and coming later in 2024, A Fine Madness (Meat For Tea Press). Jeffrey reads from his upcoming book, and have an, …

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Operations: The Foundation of a Successful Business 19:15

2d ago19:15

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If I asked you what your business operations look like, would you have an answer for me? In this episode of Design Your Business, I’m guiding you through the process of setting up your business operations so that your business can function and thrive. Without operations, a business lacks strategic foresight and will struggle to meet goals. It’s tim…

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AJ Tracey on London’s streets and how music saved him from a culture of fear 42:24

1h ago42:24

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AJ Tracey is one of the most influential artists in the UK music scene today but his life could have taken a very different direction had he not made some serious changes. AJ is known for his groundbreaking contributions to grime, drill and UK garage. Last year he celebrated 1 billion streams in the UK and was honoured with the Brits Billion Award.…

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Michelle De Swarte on the currency of beauty, money and the void from ageing 42:34

4d ago42:34

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Model turned comedian Michelle de Swarte’s life story has more twists and turns than most novels. A born and bred South Londoner, Michelle was scouted aged 19 and moved to New York to begin her modelling career working for the likes of Dolce and Gabbana and Versace. After two decades on the runway Michelle started doing stand up comedy and eventual…

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Your Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals 17:33

11d ago17:33

17:33

Do you know your mission, vision, values, and goals? If you have some that you wrote a long time ago, when was the last time you reviewed them? I go over mine pretty often. They can change over time, so it’s important to keep coming back to them again and again. In this episode of the Design Your Business podcast, I’m walking you through my process…

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Bella Mackie on anxiety and OCD, marriage and hating wellness 56:31

11d ago56:31

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Our first guest of the series is the phenomenally popular author Bella Mackie. Bella’s debut novel ‘How To Kill Your Family’ was a #1 Sunday Times Bestseller and lined the top 10 book charts for a staggering 47 weeks. It has just been announced that Netflix will adapt the book with Anya Taylor-Joy starring as Grace Bernard. Bella is back with a bra…

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S5 E29 Connolly Ryan at Amherst Books 1:06:53

24d ago1:06:53

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Join us for the book launch of Connolly Ryan's book Velocity At Rest (Meat For Tea Press) at Amherst Books, June 20, 2024. Ryan is currently a professor of literature at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he has been a finalist for the Distinguished Teaching Award multiple times. His poetry has been published in various journals including …

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Self-Care Beyond the Sheet Masks & Wine 18:54

25d ago18:54

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Are you any better at self-care than I am? Self-care is something I find extremely difficult, but I also believe it’s extremely important. I know I need to work on it, so I thought maybe we could do it together. Does that sound okay? In this episode of the Design Your Business podcast, I’m using Stacy Fisher’s eight dimensions of self-care as a fra…

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Changes Focus: Bodies - CMAT, Marian Keyes, Afua Hirsch, Dr Jen Gunter 20:55

25d ago20:55

20:55

In this final Changes Focus of the series we are focusing on Bodies, one of the topics from our popular mini series earlier this year which seemed to resonate with so many of you. With that in mind we’ve pulled out some of the highlights. You’ll hear from the brilliant musician (and fellow Dubliner) CMAT, who gives her refreshing perspective on bod…

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Changes Focus: Trans Lives - Chelsea Manning, Kae Tempest, Travis Alabanza, Shon Faye 27:28

1M ago27:28

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This weeks episode of Changes Focus is a celebration of Trans lives. On this podcast we try to build empathy and connectedness through sharing people’s personal stories and the only way we can understand what it’s like to be a Trans person is by actually listening to those people who are living it every day. In this episode we’ve got Chelsea Mannin…

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#23 Ethical Care for Indigenous Clients w/ BCBA Jen Ashlee and OT Taryn Corrie 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Indigenous behavioral health practitioners, Jen Ashlee (BCBA) and Taryn Corrie (OT) join Erika to discuss their perspectives and share wisdom from their experiences. They go over ethical considerations in serving Indigenous clientele and provide some do’s and don’ts both in what they do in their own work but also practical advice for settler practi…

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Three Things to Focus on to Boost Your Business 23:22

2M ago23:22

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Could you use some help getting your business and life back on track for the second half of the year? In this episode of the newly rebranded Design Your Business podcast, I’m taking you through three areas to focus on to recenter yourself: work-life harmony, boundaries, and life goals. You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out why I chose t…

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S5 E28 Jacob Chapman, again! 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Join Elizabeth and Mark with a second conversation with Jacob Chapman. We discuss his new book Are We There Yet out on Human Error Publishing, talk about creative seasoning, heck, as is the way, talk about a bunch of stuff. This episode is also co-introduced by Steve Schmeltz and Madeleine Darling! So it's fun in that, well, somewhat informal way, …

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Changes Focus: Dealing with Grief - Cariad Lloyd, Grace Dent, Yebba, Jack Rooke 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

In this episode of Changes Focus we’re zooming in on a big change that we will probably all experience at some point - grief. Grief shapes us in different ways and hearing other people’s experiences of how they have coped with their loss can help in moving through our own. In this tender and insightful episode, Annie revisits conversations with Car…

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How to Make Selling Non-Sleazy with Annie P. Ruggles: Fan Favorite Replay #1 44:31

2M ago44:31

44:31

Have you ever felt like a sleazy salesperson? It’s the worst, right? In this episode, we’re talking about how to make sales non-sleazy with Annie P. Ruggles. This episode is an absolute must-listen, as Annie P. is sharing some priceless tips on how to prepare for, execute, and follow up on your sales calls. She’s teaching you the language she uses …

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Changes Focus: Changemakers - Rose Ayling-Ellis, Baroness Kidron, Nigel Bromage, Lady Unchained 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Welcome to a new series of Changes Focus where we focus on a specific area of change and hear multiple perspectives from some of our incredible guests. In this episode the focus is on Changemakers - people who are working hard to drive meaningful, positive change in the world. In this powerful episode, Annie revisits her conversation with poet and …

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Creating Your Ideal Client: Fan Favorite Replay #2 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Who is your ideal client? Maybe you’ve got it nailed down or maybe you've never thought about this before. Even if you do have an idea of who your ideal client is, this is something that is constantly evolving. In this episode, we’re covering who your ideal client is, how to talk to your ideal client, and how to create your ideal client. I’m also s…

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S5 E27 Donna Lynch at The Veiled Crow 59:52

2M ago59:52

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Join us for a recording of Donna Lynch and her book tour for Girls of the County at The Veiled Crow in Warwick, RI. A great read, so a great listen! Donna has been thrice nominated for a Bram Stoker Award, is part of the amazing band Ego Likeness, and is simply one of Meat For Tea's favorite people. Find more at: linktr.ee/Donna_Lynch rawdogscreami…

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Matt Haig on finally returning to Ibiza, hope and new perspectives 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Aged 24 in Ibiza, Matt Haig’s life changed forever when he had a breakdown. Now 49 he has returned to the island, facing his past head on, returning with a whole new perspective, more optimism, and now, a new book called ‘The Life Impossible’. Matt has sold over 9 million copies of his books worldwide, and they have been translated into 58 language…

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Be the Wedding Pro on Everyone's Lips with Carin Hunt: Fan Favorite Replay #3 22:03

2M ago22:03

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Are you ready to be the wedding professional that everyone is talking about? In this episode, I’m joined by wedding-professional mentor Carin Hunt to talk about how to become the wedding pro on everyone's lips. Getting the word out about your business goes beyond pretty logos and websites. There’s only so much you can do before you actually have to…

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Annie’s personal revelations on her birthday week 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Hello folks, for this episode I took myself into the rave shed and reflected on the big changes that have taken place in my life over the last year. It’s my birthday week, as I’m a Cancer I am trying to extend it into a whole month. I love any excuse for a party so there will be one of those happening for sure, but I also love, more and more, an op…

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S5 E26 Eben E. B. Bein 1:29:09

2M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Join Elizabeth and poet, climate justice activist, educator and all-around super human Eben E. B. Bein in a lovely conversation. Eben reads some of his work, they discuss writing and, well, it's the Meat For Teacast! So much! Their book Character Flaws, is celebrating one year! Upcoming celebration of the chapbook Character Flaws 1st birthday: Virt…

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Boost Your Marketing Strategy by Repurposing Content with Amy Leisner: Fan Favorite Replay #4 21:57

2M ago21:57

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Do you get overwhelmed trying to create content for all the platforms? If you do, are you repurposing the content you already have? In this episode of Design Your Business, Amy Leisner and I are teaching you how to show up more for your audience without burning out trying to create new content. You’ll learn how to take the content you already have …

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Decca Aitkenhead on the life changing power of love 59:16

2M ago59:16

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This conversation is astonishing. Prepare to be completely engrossed and moved beyond belief by the phenomenal Decca Aitkenhead. The Chief Interviewer at the Sunday Times, Decca talks so beautifully with a warmth and lightness that contrasts with what she has lived through. The love story between her and her late husband Tony is like nothing else y…

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Everything You Should Have in Your Wedding Contracts with Leah Weinberg: Fan Favorite Replay #5 37:27

3M ago37:27

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When was the last time you updated your contracts? This episode is about ensuring that your contracts are in tip-top shape and that you are covered when things go awry. Let’s face it, not everything is within our control; sometimes things go wrong. What is within your control is how you are legally protecting yourself from the fallout if something …

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Ruby Wax on not passing on ‘the baton of madness’ and the constant of change 47:13

3M ago47:13

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From inside Ruby Wax’s bedroom, Annie gets up close and personal about Ruby’s life changes - from her troubled childhood and creating a comic persona as a result, feeling like a freak when she became a mother to those famous interviews on ‘When Ruby Wax Met,’ which changed how she was perceived. Ruby’s latest book and touring one-woman play, ‘I’m N…

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S5 E25 Patreon Exclusive: A Preview! 9:37

3M ago9:37

9:37

Here we have a preview of the spoken word from Le Cirque Avant la Lune Froide, Saturday, December 3, 2022! Carla Manene Cooke, Andrew Varnon, David Miller, Elizabeth Applequist, Jacob Chapman, Janet MacFadyen, Gerald Yelle, Richard Wayne Horton, Paul Richmond, and Dennis Piana.. To hear the full episode and lots of other goodies, please consider su…

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Why You Need a Branding Photoshoot with Cayla and David Cummings 21:20

3M ago21:20

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Do you want to know a simple way to upgrade your marketing content? In this episode, we are talking about all things branding photography. But who needs branding photography? When should you get it done? How do you know you’re going to like the photos? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the Design Your Wedding Business …

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Ep. 51: Life update, Women's Prize Shortlist & Jen Beagin's Big Swiss 54:12

3M ago54:12

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In this latest episode, catch up with Kath & Elle after a mini hiatus including Elle's latest fitness endeavours, get Kath's lowdown on the women's prize for fiction shortlist and hear all about the wild book that is Big Swiss.

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S5 E24 Linda Chown's Annie: How She Came to Be 49:52

3M ago49:52

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Earlier in 2024, Meat For Tea Press released Linda Chown's poetry collection Annie: How She Came To Be. Sadly, Linda passed a couple months later. Join Elizabeth and Jane Muschenetz as they do a 'cold read' of the book (with lovely results) and then discuss, well, various aspects of Linda's work and more, in this very-lightly-edited edition of the …

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Jack Rooke on growing with grief, using real life for art and being braver 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Jack Rooke is the recent BAFTA winning comic genius behind the incredible multi award winning sitcom Big Boys. Jack won his BAFTA for Best Comedy Writer after using his own life experience of losing his Dad, when Jack was 15, to write and narrate Big Boys. The show follows Jack leaving his mum to go to University where he navigates making new frien…

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S5 E23 Jeffrey Feingold revisited! Awards won! 1:39:22

3M ago1:39:22

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We thought it might be nice to re-play S4 E33 with Jeffrey Feingold. Why? His book The Black Hole Pastrami has been winning awards. Most recently, the National Indie Excellence Award for short story collections, and also a finalist for the International Book Awards. Available from Meat For Tea Press! https://meatfortea.com/chapbooks.htm --- Support…

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How to Work with a Content Creator with Sheena Kalso 33:14

3M ago33:14

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What is a content creator and how do you use one in your business? Is a content creator the same as an influencer? What about a photographer or videographer? Do I really need all of them? I set out to answer all these questions and more in this episode of Design Your Wedding Business with the help of Seattle-based content creator Sheena Kalso. Shee…

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Aderonke Apata on leaving Nigeria to be a free gay woman 35:19

3M ago35:19

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Imagine being forced to leave your country for being gay or face death. This Refugee Week, we welcome Aderonke Apata, a Nigerian refugee who had to leave Nigeria under threat of persecution for being in love with a woman. When she reached the UK, she embarked on a 13-year battle through the UK immigration system including periods of homelessness, d…

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Human Resources for Small Businesses with Deliece Knights-Barnett 30:29

3M ago30:29

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If you could sit down with a human resources professional, what would you ask them? This episode on the Design Your Wedding Business podcast is your opportunity to spend 30 minutes with your very own HR representative. Deliece Knights-Barnett is here to teach you everything you need to know about hiring and managing employees with professionalism a…

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S5 E22: Jack Donahue 1:33:12

3M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

What a lovely conversation between Elizabeth and author Jack Donahue. His new novel Lost on Cherry Street is coming out later this June from Willow River Press, part of Between the Lines Publishing! Jack gets into some real detail about his research and backstory behind this book, and treats us to three readings from it as well. As usual, the conve…

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Vernon Kay on navigating show business, late puberty and keeping family grounded 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Vernon Kay is one of the most recognised people on British TV and radio known for his infectious smile and warm Bolton accent. He first made his mark on Channel 4’s T4 in the early 2000s and has since hosted popular shows like All Star Family Fortunes and Comic Relief. In 2020 he appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! He has been presenti…

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Happy 2nd Anniversary: What’s Next for Design Your Wedding Business? 17:43

4M ago17:43

17:43

Pop the champagne and cut the cake because it’s the Design Your Wedding Business podcast’s second anniversary! Things are going to be changing around here, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to sit down for a chat and talk about how far the podcast has come and what direction it’s headed in. I’m so excited to talk to you about what I hav…

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Miranda July on rethinking everything - marriage, sex and hormones 38:51

3M ago38:51

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Miranda July’s staggering new novel ‘All Fours’ might just completely change the way you think about your life. Miranda is not one for sticking to the rules. An LA based artist, writer and award-winning filmmaker, she has been creating unapologetic, boundary pushing work since her involvement in the Riot Grrrl feminist movement of the 1990s, where …

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How to Work with a DJ with Craig Slater 21:40

4M ago21:40

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Do you dream of being the wedding planner who all the local wedding professionals want to work with? Listen up! In this episode of Design Your Wedding Business, I’m connecting with DJ Craig Slater to learn about his corner of the industry and discuss how we as wedding planners can better serve our clients and build stronger relationships with other…

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Ahmed Alnaouq on the war in Palestine, family and the power of stories 46:34

4M ago46:34

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On 22nd October 2023, Ahmed Alnaouq woke up to the unthinkable news that 21 members of his family had been killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Ahmed Alnaouq is a Palestinian journalist from Gaza and the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers - a non profit organisation that specialises in sharing Palestinian stories. In this episode, Ahmed shares his…

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S5 E21 Jen Jabaily-Blackburn at Splendor Solis Books 43:11

4M ago43:11

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Join us for a reading from Jen Jabaily-Blackburn on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Splendor Solis Books in Northampton MA. Jen reads from her new book of poetry Girl in a Bear Suit and also treats us to some other writing. It ends up with a Q&A of sorts with her super cool daughter. This is part of what is becoming an ongoing series of location recordings…

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How to Step Up Your Inclusivity and Diversity with De Evans 36:52

4M ago36:52

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Are you considering diversity and inclusivity in your wedding planning process? In this episode of Design Your Wedding Business, De Evans and I discuss the promotion of diversity and inclusivity, how to diversify your network of wedding professionals, and how to ensure that your weddings are inclusive for all guests and vendors. De Evans Events cre…

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Sara Pascoe on self worth, detachment and reflecting on separated parents 41:59

4M ago41:59

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Sara Pascoe has a magic ability to take life’s absurdities and turn them into comedy gold, but how does she approach change? Sara’s quick, intelligent wit has seen her competing on many of the UK’s most popular comedy panel shows such as QI and Taskmaster and she also hosts ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’. Not only is she one of the country’s foremo…

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107. Stephanie Harrison on the power of helping others to find happiness 42:43

4M ago42:43

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In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy and author of New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong. In a wide-ranging conversation, Stephanie discusses her science-backed approach to happines…

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Balancing Act: How to Take a Vacation as a Business Owner 13:27

4M ago13:27

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When was the last time you took a vacation? Summer is approaching and wedding season is ramping up at the same time, so you might be wondering how to take time for yourself and your family while still working with clients and getting everything done. In this episode of the Design Your Wedding Business podcast, I’m sharing my advice on how to take a…

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George the Poet on being a Black radical, music and the war on Blackness 48:59

4M ago48:59

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George Mpanga, aka George the Poet, is a voice for change but, is it enough to just be a successful Black man in the war on Blackness? From his humble beginnings in North London with Ugandan parents, to graduating from Cambridge University as well as visiting Uganda, George knows a thing or two about the big changes that can shape your life’s direc…

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106. Morra Aarons-Mele on rethinking our relationship with mental health, career, and success 46:31

5M ago46:31

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In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with speaker, workplace mental health consultant, and executive Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower to discuss how to manage the anxiety that comes wit…

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Ep.50: Cowboy Carter, Craig David at Drumsheds & Megan Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings 50:38

5M ago50:38

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In the latest episode of book(ish), Elle talks Kath's ear off about Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, and shares her experience of seeing Craig David (again) and his TS5 festival at Drumsheds. Kath updates us on her progress reading through the Women's Prize long list before discussing a book they have both read from there: Meg Nolan's Ordinar…

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How to Work with a Photographer with Amy Soper 33:44

5M ago33:44

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What’s it like to work with a wedding photographer? In this series on the Design Your Wedding Business podcast, I’m connecting with one wedding professional each week to talk about how we as wedding planners can better educate ourselves and our clients about different areas of the industry. In this episode, we’re learning all about wedding photogra…

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