Best Laura Thornton Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 94 - Let's Talk About Professional Photoshoots 16:14

3h ago16:14

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In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, we dive into the ins and outs of professional photoshoots for your interior design projects. From understanding the costs and time commitments to navigating usage rights and creating the perfect shot list, this episode covers everything you need to know to make the most of your photography invest…

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Listen Now - Hollywood & Crime: The Cotton Club Murder 4:35

6h ago4:35

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On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs. Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood…

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S5 EP4: Throw yourself in - Laura Pepper, Head of Claims, RenaissanceRe Bermuda 14:18

3h ago14:18

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Laura Pepper, Head of Claims at RenaissanceRe Laura talks to Nick Hoadley about: her career journey from law graduate in to insurance and joining RenaissanceRe 10 years ago moving to Bermuda in 2019 for a one-year secondment and what’s kept her on island business growth and acquiring Validus Re in 2023 the chara…

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Ep.94 - Let's Talk About Planning for 2025 Business Goals 10:21

19h ago10:21

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In this episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, we dive into strategic planning for a profitable 2025. Laura shares essential steps for setting actionable business goals, including assessing expenses, determining project requirements, balancing consultations and larger projects, setting clear goals, and aligning marketing efforts to attract pr…

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Ep 223: Where We Stop with Molly Geddes 1:15:55

9h ago1:15:55

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To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Laura interviews actor, writer and survivor Molly Geddes about her own experience of coercive control, the behaviours and tactics abusers use to entrap victims and her new powerful short film, Where We Stop. The compelling 6-minute film aims to raise awareness of coercive contr…

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Ep 222: Profiling and Prosecuting Rodney Alcala and The Menendez Brothers with Matt Murphy, Part 2 1:05:27

1d ago1:05:27

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Laura continues her discussion with Matt Murphy about one of America’s most prolific serial killers Rodney Alcala, diving deeper into his horrific and brutal crimes, along with his background and psychopathology. Laura asks Matt his opinion about the latest developments in Lyle and Erik Menendez’s case and Matt shares why he believes they should ne…

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Ep 221: Profiling and Prosecuting Rodney Alcala with Matt Murphy, Part 1 1:15:42

1h ago1:15:42

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Laura interviews former Senior Deputy District Attorney Matt Murphy about Rodney Alcala, a serial killer in California featured in Anna Kendrick’s Netflix movie, Woman of the Hour. Laura and Matt forensically deconstruct Alcala’s behaviour and how and why he was given the benefit of the doubt allowing him to harm and kill more women. For more in-de…

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S5 EP3: Just go for it - Andrew Howie, Head of Advisory, Grant Thornton Bermuda 16:48

4h ago16:48

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Andrew Thornton, Head of Advisory at Grant Thornton Bermuda. Andrew shares: an overview of his career journey from trainee accountant with Ernst & Young to joining Grant Thornton 20 years ago moving to Bermuda 2 years ago to run the advisory side of the business the outcomes of acquiring and merging with local f…

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Ep.93 - Let's Talk About Advantages + Costs of Having a Design Studio 25:50

1h ago25:50

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In this episode, we dive into the advantages of having a dedicated design studio and how it can elevate your business. From projecting a more professional image and enhancing client trust, to showcasing your style and creativity in a real-world space, a studio offers unique benefits that go beyond what a home office can provide. We’ll explore how a…

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Ep 220: The Menendez Murders: Three Tracks to Freedom with Hazel Thornton, Part 12 1:04:17

3d ago1:04:17

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Laura and Hazel discuss District Attorney George Gascón’s October 24 press conference called where he recommended resentencing as well as the resentencing memo, Nathan Hochman’s appointment as the incoming District Attorney in Los Angeles and what it all means for Erik and Lyle and their family. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes about…

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S5 EP2: An international career in a small-town environment - Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan, Canopius Re 19:18

8d ago19:18

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On the podcast this week, we continue our Bermuda series by interviewing Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan at Canopius Re. Chief Underwriting Officer, Jesse and Chief Financial Officer, Tonia talk about: their respective career journeys to joining Canopius Re where the business is now and plans for the future the culture and characteristics that make …

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Ep. 92 - Let's Talk Contracts with Lawyer Erica Canas 42:55

8d ago42:55

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Today, we’re talking about one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of running a design business: contracts. I’m thrilled to have Erica Canas, Esq., a Florida licensed attorney and interior design enthusiast, join us for this important conversation. Erica is the founder of ID Law Shop, where she creates “best-practices” legal template…

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November 2024: Pro Bono with Debra House, Laura Brown, and Nicholas Gau 40:44

8d ago40:44

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Check out Pro Bono recourses and opportunities here. Email us with your ideas or messages - Azya Thornton Thanks for supporting the Tennessee Bar Association!

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Ep 219: The Menendez Murders with Hazel Thornton, Part 11 52:10

27d ago52:10

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Laura and Hazel discuss Ryan Murphy’s Monsters scripted show on Netflix including the portrayal of Leslie Abramson and whether a female juror from the first trial told Leslie that the men voted for murder because they didn’t like her. Laura and Hazel also focus on what it meant to be a Menendez and why Erik and Lyle could not just leave, applying t…

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S5 EP1: Taking the opportunity - with Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer, Ariel Re 18:27

24d ago18:27

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On the podcast this week, we’re delighted to launch our new Bermuda Series by interviewing Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer at Ariel Re Katie talks to Nick Hoadley about: Her career background and joining Ariel Re in 2005 The culture and characteristics that make it a great place to work How she engages in wider aspects of Bermuda li…

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Ep 91 - Let's Talk About Digital Marketing with Darla Powell of Wingnut Social. 44:08

17d ago44:08

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Founder and CEO, Darla Powell, is an interior decorator herself and knows firsthand how to successfully market in this niche. After receiving countless requests from fellow designers for help with marketing their interior design firms, Darla saw a tremendous need for an agency well-versed and laser focused on marketing strategies and practices tail…

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S4 EP68: A Passion for Making a Difference - Tara Foley, CEO, AXA UK & Ireland 30:13

16d ago30:13

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This week, we are joined by Tara Foley who shares with us her journey to becoming the CEO of AXA, UK & Ireland and her passion for making a difference. The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is brought to you by Insurance Search. An international Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses in the UK, Bermuda an…

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Ep 218: The Menendez Murders with Hazel Thornton, Part 10 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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Much has happened since Laura last spoke with juror number 9, Hazel Thornton, from the first trial. In this episode Laura and Hazel discuss all the latest updates including The Menendez Brothers documentary that aired on October 7 2024 and was referenced by DA George Gascón in the resentencing press conference on October 24 2024. For more in-depth …

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EP. 90 - Let's Talk about using AI for Interior Designer with Douglas Robb from DesignHER 33:59

1M ago33:59

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Douglas envisions Interior Designher as a community hub where designers can finally learn, share, rent or buy the business skills they should have learned in school. In addition to all sorts of free education resources - from people who know what they’re talking about - Doug is collaborating with a few of our “experts” to create a series of no-cost…

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Amy Brenneman - FX’s The Old Man, Judging Amy, VEEP 27:50

19d ago27:50

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Amy is absolutely fun and delightful in this wide-ranging interview as she talks about the new season of the hit FX series, "The Old Man." She describes why it is so amazing to work with Jeff Bridges, how she approached her role and character in the series, what she looks for in roles and the challenges she faced first starting out as an actress in…

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Ep 217: The Menendez Murders: The October Press Conferences, Part 9 48:50

1M ago48:50

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On October 3 2024 District Attorney George Gascón called an odd, impromptu press conference about the Menendez Brothers case. This was followed by more than 24 members of the Menendez/Andersen families holding a press conference on October 16 outside the courthouse in downtown LA. On the heels of that, on October 24, District Attorney George Gascón…

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S4 EP67: Building High Performance Teams - Pepe Velasquez, EVP Human Resources, MAPFRE USA 17:52

23d ago17:52

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On this episode we interview Jose Luis (Pepe) Velasquez and find out how he has used his experience working at blue chip companies like Heineken to drive a high-performance culture at Mapfre USA. Connect with Pepe on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-luis-velasquez-906560/on LinkedIn or find out more about Mapfre USA https://www.linkedin.com…

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Ep 216: The Menendez Murders: Monsters – Facts vs Fiction with Robert Rand, Part 8 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

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Laura and Robert deep dive Dominick Dunn’s backstory and the Monster’s portrayal of Lyle and Erik, criminal defense attorney Leslie Abramson, prosecutor David Conn and Jose Menendez. Laura and Robert discuss the significant differences between trial 1 and 2 and Robert and Nery Ynclan’s investigation into the boy band, Menudo, and discovery of Roy R…

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Ep. 89 - Let's Talk Brand Identity with Paisley Gamble 39:46

1M ago39:46

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With an eye for detail and a heart for storytelling and 19 years of experience, Paisley is a luxury interior designer known for blending cultural influences with timeless elegance. Her work spans from the Gold Coast of Australia to Oaxaca, Mexico, creating immersive spaces that evoke harmony and emotion. Paisley's global perspective and passion…

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Ep 215: The Blueprint of the Men Who Abuse Women with Michael Conroy, Part 2 1:24:22

2M ago1:24:22

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In part 2 Laura and Michael discuss what male domestic abusers say about their abuse of women, why male role models don’t work and the 12 dialogues to use when speaking with boys and young men about being safe and being safe to be around to break the blueprint of misogyny, coercive control and abuse. Michael set up Men At Work, an organisation whic…

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Ep 214: The Menendez Murders: Monsters – Facts vs Fiction with Robert Rand, Part 7 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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Laura interviews Robert Rand, Emmy and duPont-Columbia Award winning journalist who began covering the Menendez brothers’ case for the Miami Herald the day after the killing of José and Kitty Menendez on August 20, 1989. In this episode Laura and Robert separate the facts from fiction as depicted in Ryan Murphy’s 9-part show, Monsters: The Lyle and…

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Ep. 88 - Let's Talk About Facebook Ads with Marketing Strategist Amber Rose Thomas. 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Amber Rose Thomas is the visionary founder of "Launch with Amber," a bespoke service designed to elevate the effectiveness of Facebook Ads for coaches, experts, and course creators worldwide. Disappointed by the subpar results her clients experienced with traditional ad agencies, Amber, a Facebook™ Blueprint Certified Ads Manager and a CIM-accredit…

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Steven Weber, Chicago Med, Wings, Curb Your Enthusiasm 22:07

1M ago22:07

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A really fun interview with Steven who is hilarious as we talk about Chicago Med but mostly his life as an actor and he has an hysterical take on how the importance of fame and wealth in our society and how to get it. Steven and I go on a really funny riff on how it's so easy to be famous these days by not doing much of anything. And hear Steven's …

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Ep 213: The Blueprint of Men Who Abuse Women with Michael Conroy, Part 1 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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Laura interviews activist Michael Conroy about his transformative training with boys challenging sexism, rape, domestic abuse and coercive control, misogyny and porn use and his work with domestic abuse perpetrators. Michael set up Men At Work, an organisation which unravels the macho blueprint and all the ways boys are brought up to devalue and di…

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S4 EP66: Commercial curiosity, business bifurcation and culture co-creators - Warrick Beaver, Group Chief People Officer, Fidelis Insurance Group 33:25

1M ago33:25

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Zimbabwe born and South Africa educated, Warrick Beaver started his working life as an HR professional in the fashion retail industry. “If you're talking about journeys to insurance, fashion and retail is probably as far away as you can imagine. I was taught that you were a retailer first and an HR professional second”, says Warrick. “The lesson le…

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Ep. 87 - Let's Talk about Sustainability in Interior Design with Ashley Yeates 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Ashley is a passionate designer with two companies that create wonderful design outcomes: her interior design firm- AYI & Associates and her furniture company- Ashley Yeates. This designer and business owner wears many hats. But thanks to family and faith, this multitasking mom can stay grounded and continue to focus on her purpose. She is wanting …

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Ep 212: Live from CrimeCon UK: Inside Britain’s Most Notorious Prisons with “The Governor” Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Have you ever wondered what life is like in Britain’s most infamous prisons? Vanessa was in the prison service for 27 years and worked her way up to Governor of Security and Operations at Wormwood Scrubs in London. Before that Vanessa worked for 16 years in high-security Holloway prison for women dealing with the likes of Rosemary (Rose) West and M…

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Ep. 86 - Let's Talk About Building Team Culture with Brittny Smith 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Brittny is the founder and creative director for Homesmith Design, delivering her signature modern minimalist style. An entrepreneur at heart, Brittny started Homesmith Design as a solo passion project and has quickly grown it into a successful design studio serving clients across the country, while preserving the personalized service and experienc…

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Ep 211: Live from CrimeCon UK: Profiling Serial & Dangerous Perpetrators - Our Campaign to Stop Murders in Slow Motion™ with John Clough MBE, Zoe Dronfield & Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Laura interviews John Clough MBE, about the murder of his daughter, Jane Clough, by Jonathan Vass, survivor & author Zoe Dronfield, & Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, Chair of Refuge while they share their lived experiences, using their voices to create change and discuss why they’ve joined and helped lead this vital campaign to include serial stalkers on t…

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Ep. 85 - Let's Talk About Attracting Brand Partnerships with Natalie Papier 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Natalie Papier is an interior designer, art curator, and TV personality based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Natalie believes that meaningful design starts with art and that homes should be a reflection of the people who live in them, full of life, character, and warmth. She is a host of Magnolia Network’s Artfully Designed, now in its second season…

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Ep 210: The Murder of Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt, Part 24 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

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Laura continues to interview Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mum. In this episode Laura and Nichole discuss the lawsuits and why new coercive control laws and training are important. To mark the three-year anniversary and in honour of Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just save a life. If you want m…

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