Best Naila Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey Through Grief, Creativity, and Legacy 35:09

8d ago35:09

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“As a death midwife, one of the things many of us do is work on legacy projects with people who are dying and their loved ones, and yet sometimes I think it's really not up to us to know what our legacy is. I can hope it will be this particular thing, but at the end of the day, the people we leave behind are the ones really making the meaning and i…

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Modern Islam with Muhammad Hassan Ilyas 1:26:05

10d ago1:26:05

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Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a young theologian, researcher, and expert in ancient Arabic literature and language. He was born in Karachi in July 1988 and is a member of a scholarly family in the Indo-Pak region. His grandfathers, Mawlana Ishaq Alvi (Deoband) and Allama Muhammad Tahseen (Amroha), are both considered great academics of the Deobandi Scho…

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S3, E7: Consulting for Change: Insights from Amelia Prestage 27:37

14d ago27:37

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Curious about the world of development consultancy? Join us for a captivating conversation with Amelia Prestage, Chief Operation Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Palladium, and an LSE alumna. With practical skills honed at organizations like Save the Children, the FCDO IMPACT Programme, and Health Poverty Action, Amelia shares ins…

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Embracing creativity, change and joy in grief: Recapping our Conversation with Mara June 39:38

23d ago39:38

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“I think some of the clearest decisions I've ever made have come in the aftermath of grief.” ~Naila Francis In this episode, we look back on our enchanting and insightful conversation with Mara June, an educator, facilitator, community weaver, writer, caregiver, death doula and community herbalist. Reflecting on her deep belief in the creative ener…

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Innovation in Family and Human Sciences with Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson, Ep. 12 52:41

1M ago52:41

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Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson is an esteemed Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising, Design, and Textiles and the current Interim Chair of the Department of Human Sciences at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A pioneer in the confluence of fashion, education, and innovation, Dr. Kennedy Benson's journey is inspirational. From her earl…

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Innovation in Fashion Styling with Chris Cyrille, Ep. 11 45:51

1M ago45:51

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Chris Cyrille's name resonates with creativity, passion, and an unyielding drive for excellence. As a graduate student at Florida State University, Chris is pursuing a Master of Science in Textiles and Apparel Entrepreneurship. In this field, he's learning and actively shaping the future. His role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Jim Moran C…

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S3, E6: Breaking Boundaries: Professor Naila Kabeer's Odyssey in Gender, Development, and Academia 25:54

1M ago25:54

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Embark on an inspiring journey with Professor Naila Kabeer as she shares the extraordinary chapters of her path so far! Explore the challenges she overcame, delve into her experiences in Bangladesh, and witness the transformative moments that shifted her focus to gender and feminism in development.By LSE Department of International Development

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S3, E5: Harmonizing Voices: Blending Journalism, Academia and Humanity 20:46

1M ago20:46

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Dr. Omar Al-Ghazzi, from the London School of Economics, shares his captivating journey through academia, offering listeners a unique perspective on pursuing passions while upholding essential values. His firsthand experiences in academia and his core takeaways serve as a vital guide for students poised to navigate their distinct routes in the prof…

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Rolling Out The Welcome Mat for Grief 49:24

1M ago49:24

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"In allowing ourselves to feel our grief, or to feel present with whatever is coming up for us — not excluding our joy — that's actually helping us to feel more deeply in all of these areas in our life. And I think that is part of the enchantment piece for me...When we feel more deeply, then we can also feel enchantment and wonder and awe and all o…

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Innovation in Dance Narratives with Naila Ansari: Ep. 10 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Join us on INNOVATION Insights as we dive deep with Naila Ansari, a creative innovator in the world of dance and choreography. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Naila is not just an award-winning artist but a storyteller whose medium of choice is movement. As a former principal dancer for the esteemed August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble and a collabo…

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S3, E4: Humanitarian AA Meeting: Pursuing Aid Agencies and Academia 36:38

2M ago36:38

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Learn about the intricacies when mitigating a crisis that needs aid alongside LSE’s assistant professor Myfanwy James! Tune into the conversation on the complexities of how aid agencies navigate humanitarian crises like DRC marked by decades of violence and large influxes of forced migration. Engage and grapple with diverse pathways available when …

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A Welcome Space for Grief 51:07

2M ago51:07

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In this episode, inspired by our powerful conversation with communal grief tender and song circle leader, Alexandra “Ahlay” Blakeley, we discuss our own experiences with song circles and how they impacted us — as well our thoughts on community grief spaces in general, and how grief support is so much broader than the stereotypical basement circle f…

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S3, E3: A Humanitarians Legal Guide: Navigating International Law 42:18

2M ago42:18

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Hop on the train and journey into the arena of international law alongside LSE's law Professor Gerry Simpson! Join us as we delve into the complexities of navigating the intersection between war crimes, international law, and the humanitarian system. Gain invaluable insights and advice on forging a successful path in this complex field. Whether you…

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Episode 9: Innovation in Hospitality D+E+I=B with Brian Barker 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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Professor Barker, a visiting clinical associate professor within the distinguished Jonathan Tisch Center of Hospitality and Tourism Management at New York University's School of Professional Studies, discusses DEI initiatives in hospitality education. Notably, the Tisch Center hosts the Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity (AHED), an initi…

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S3, E2: Textbook Case of Success: Academia in the Development Field 24:41

2M ago24:41

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Devoting her life to the study of African Political Economy, Professor Catherine Boone, based at the London School of Economics, delves into the complexities of her four-decade-long academic career. She navigates crucial trials and tribulations, providing insights into the potential challenge's when embarking on a journey in academia.…

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Singing Together to Open Our Hearts 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

“I believe that community singing, which I define as, when a group of folks come together and they sing songs together that are easy enough lyrically and easy enough melodically to be taught in the moment. And then we sing these songs, which I personally call spells or prayers together that are amplified and help put us in some sort of altered stat…

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Episode 8: Innovation in Knitwear Design 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

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Dr. Adriana Gorea shares her teaching, research, and creative scholarship in knitwear design. https://www.adrianagorea.com/ www.innovation-and-insights.com

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S3, E1: From Physics and Activism: It’s Never Too Late To Get Into Development 17:01

3M ago17:01

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From Physics to activism in Latin America, senior strategic advisor at Oxfam Great Britain and Professor in Practice in International Development, Dr Duncan Green explores the prospects, skills and challenges involved in entering and working in the development sector.By LSE Department of International Development

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Guided by Grief - Reflections on our Conversation with Susan J. Tweit 36:19

3M ago36:19

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“When I was on the Camino, there was this moment when I was spreading [my dad’s] ashes and just talking to him and I realized that was why I was there, that he wanted me there. And I felt so connected to him, and at that time I remember thinking, ‘This is so simple. I can turn off everything and go out for a walk in the woods and be connected with …

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Living and Dying with Love and Compassion with Susan J. Tweit 35:44

3M ago35:44

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“If we have the intention to live with love and compassion, we can handle anything. We are amazing beings, we humans. We can also really screw up badly, but if we have the intention to live with love and compassion, it changes what we do and how we are.” ~ Susan J. Tweit In her memoir, Bless the Birds: Living with Love in a Time of Dying, Susan J. …

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Episode 7: Dr. Tameka Ellington - Innovation in Empowerment 41:34

3M ago41:34

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A discussion with Dr. Tameka Ellington, the Black Beauty Activist, founder of the Ellington Foundation, and author of the books, "Black Hair in a White World," and "Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair."

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From Bol to Bold to Daro with Humaima Malick 46:04

3M ago46:04

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Humaima Malick is a Pakistani actress who works in Pakistani films and serials. She is known for her role as Daroo in Maula Jatt, and her work in Bol, Jindo and in Bollywood Films. But there's more to Humaima than just her on-screen persona. In this podcast, we get a glimpse of the person behind the fame - her inspirations, challenges, and the expe…

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Episode 6: Dr. Susan Strawn - Innovation in Narratives 55:32

4M ago55:32

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Dr. Susan Strawn discusses how knitting has been an innovative link throughout her writing career. Welcome! - Susan Strawn

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Episode 4: Mark D. Leslie - Innovation in Branding 1:06:50

4M ago1:06:50

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Retail executive and strategist Mark D. Leslie shares insights on developing a personal brand. Connect via LinkedIn - Mark D. Leslie (MBA) | LinkedIn

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Episode 5: Lisa Vratny-Smith - Innovation in Wellness 35:01

4M ago35:01

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Discussion with certified yoga instructor and energy practitioner, Lisa Vratny-Smith on wellness as an everyday practice. Finding the Balance Within, LLC

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Episode 3: Dr. Sara Jablon-Roberts - Innovation in Costume Design 44:10

4M ago44:10

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Discussion with Dr. Sara Jablon-Roberts about her research on historical accuracy in theatrical costume design. www.sarajablon-design.com

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Episode 2: Bi Ayers - Innovation in Nail Spas 46:56

4M ago46:56

46:56

Discussion with the business owner of ProNails Spa and author of "POLISHED: How Nail Salons Saved Vietnamese-Americans."

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Episode 1: Brittany Allen - Innovation in Fashion 42:44

4M ago42:44

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Discussion with fashion designer, Brittany Allen, known for her brand "Brittany Allen, appearances on Project Runway, and collaboration with Peloton. Shop Brittany Allen INNOVATION Insights

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Exploring Gunjal (Film) with Ahmed Ali Akbar, Shoaib Sultan and Nighat Akbar Shah 55:17

4M ago55:17

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Inspired by the true story of the child labour activist Iqbal Masih, Gunjal the film is a powerful portrayal of his movement against child labour in the 1990s and his tragic demise. Directed by Shoaib Sultan and penned by Nirmal Bano and Ali Kazmi, 'Gunjal' features the talents of Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, Amna Ilyas, and Ahmad Ali Butt. We'll explo…

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Blue Lights: A Holiday Episode 26:19

4M ago26:19

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“Our Christmas lights now are all blue since Ron left. I want to honor the day and the spirit of it, but the bright, shining twinkle lights and jingle bells don't speak to my heart. When the blue lights are turned on, the room is bathed with a lovely blue, which creates exactly the right atmosphere to sink into the holy yet joyful season.” ~Marge S…

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Grief as a Transformational Journey: Reflections on our Conversation with Ning Tendo 42:26

4M ago42:26

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"If you're willing to open to the journey and if you're willing to really allow yourself to feel your grief and have practices to engage it, it does shape-shift over time. It does become softer. It does become something that you can carry maybe with a little more...lightness and grace." ~Naila Francis In this episode, we delve into varied facets of…

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Dreaming into Grief and Love 51:11

5M ago51:11

51:11

“Just having that dream visit, even just one visit, can nourish somebody and really give them the courage to go into their grief because it's not enough to have those dreams. It doesn't negate the pain of their physical absence. You still need to do the hard work. You still need to go into your grief and really unwind all of those stories and all o…

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Spaces of Witness and Belonging: Reflecting on our conversation with Dwight Dunston 44:50

5M ago44:50

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“I think runners, by nature, have this environment of excitement and energy and support just built into a race. It doesn't matter how fast you're running. You're just all together and you're all part of this big happy bubble of energy. It's always a feeling of belonging.” — Sarah Davis In this week’s episode, we reflect on our conversation with hip…

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Tenderness and Reverence in Grief and Joy 39:26

6M ago39:26

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“I have never been more practiced in honoring my grief, and I truly have never had more gratitude and joy and reverence for life…When you really feel into grief, my experience is you’re able to love and feel a part of the life force that moves through all living things.” ~ Dwight Dunston In our season 5 opener, artist, educator and activist Dwight …

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Umair Javed: Founder and CEO of Tkxel 1:50:56

6M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

Umair Javed: The Technological Visionary Umair Javed, the charismatic CEO of Tkxel, stands as a testament to what innovation, vision, and unyielding determination can achieve. Spearheading one of the most transformative tech firms, Umair has strategically positioned Tkxel at the forefront of software engineering and technological solutions. Under h…

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Giving Ourselves Grace 34:12

7M ago34:12

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In this bonus episode, we reflect on our conversation with Dan Fischer of One Last Wave, an amazing project that invites grievers to memorialize their loved ones by having their names etched on a surfboard that Dan takes out to sea. This episode highlights the kind of exclusive content we share on Patreon. It also covers so much ground, as we muse …

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Episode Swap! Emerging Form — Checking in One Year Later 37:40

8M ago37:40

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“Having an established creative practice helped me in ways I would have never known, and I think it’s the greatest gift my younger self gave me now.” ~ Rosemmery Wahtola Trommer This month, we’re offering you a feed swap. This is the second episode we’re swapping. For the first episode in this swap, check out Episode Swap! Emerging Form Discusses C…

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Episode swap! Emerging Form's Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden Discuss Creativity in Times of Trauma 27:32

8M ago27:32

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“Grief cracks you open. It makes us vulnerable… I feel vulnerable.” ~ Christie Aschwanden “A creative practice prepared me for grief.” ~ Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer This month, we’re offering you a feed swap. Emerging Form, co-hosted by poet Rosemmery Wahtola Trommer and journalist Christie Aschwanden, is a podcast about creative process. These two f…

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Growing a New Heart 57:24

9M ago57:24

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“[Grief] breaks us open, which we may not expect. There's some allowing that has to happen. I'm going to allow this to break me open, to grow a new heart, to connect with people in a more meaningful way, to live a life that's more authentic. I think the breaking open, while it can be hard and scary, speaks to grief as a generative force and the way…

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S2, E2: Making development more accessible 16:46

9M ago16:46

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In this episode Angeliki and Ziyaad explore how to make development a topic that is accessible for all. This draws on an article by PHD student Pauline Jerrentup entitled “‘Who knows what? The pitfalls of academic jargon’”. The link is as follows: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationaldevelopment/2023/03/14/who-knows-what-the-pitfalls-of-academic-ja…

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Love is the Mother of Grief 1:10:43

9M ago1:10:43

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“It's healthy, I believe, to touch these places. I don't know how you can touch your love place without touching your grief place. They're both there. They're layered on top of each other and your joy place. They're all there, and when we shut down, we shut down all the good stuff, too.” ~Nnenna Freelon In this week’s episode, Grammy-nominated jazz…

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Syed Muzammil Shah on Political Science, Journalism and Philosophy. 1:37:13

9M ago1:37:13

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Journalist, News Analyst, Anchor, Political Scientist, Philosopher Lover. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyedMuzammilOFL?s=20 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SyedMuzammilOfficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@syedmuzammilofficial7067 00:00 Introduction or Lack thereof 00:12 Educational Background 01:31 The Role of Institutional Education (Chom…

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Intuitive Grief 43:40

10M ago43:40

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"Grief, for me, has been about following intuition. It's been about following the feelings. I don’t know what they're saying to me. I wish I knew, but I kind of have given up trying to figure it out. And I'm just letting the grief coexist with me, and that's where we're at.” ~Sarah Davis In this week’s episode, we explore grief as it’s surfaced — o…

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Surfer Dan Fischer is Shaping an Active Grief Memorial through One Last Wave Project 52:44

10M ago52:44

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"Something that I didn't have any sense of before...was happiness was up here and grief was down here, where it's really not. It's a universal human experience to lose. If we can recognize that we're all going through similar things and be able to share that, I think it's very healing." ~ Dan Fischer In this week’s episode, Dan Fischer reflects on …

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Mother’s Day Grief: Glimpses of Love and Loss with Sarah Davis and Naila Francis 35:07

11M ago35:07

35:07

“I think with any person's life, there's a lot of joy. There's a lot of beauty, there's a lot of love and hope, but there's also a lot of grief and tragedy and, and sorrow.” ~ Christina Vo In this week’s episode, Sarah reflects on many of the conversations she had in Season 1, as well as a few from Seasons 2-3, contributed by guests who reflect on …

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The Silence and Soul Work of Grief 40:33

12M ago40:33

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“Some people think solitude and loneliness are the same thing, but to me solitude is almost this soulful, nourishing kind of quality that I need, [that] we need, and especially when we're grieving.” — Naila Francis In this episode, we reflect on our earlier conversation with Sarah Chaves. We explore why silence and solitude are essential for both o…

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Grief, An Illogical and Ever Present Companion with Sarah Chaves 46:29

1y ago46:29

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“Grief is ever present. It's not like this little cloud that hangs above my head. That's not it. It's the fact that it is a lens through which I view the world and all my relationships constantly. I cannot take off that lens.” ~ Sarah Chaves In this week’s episode, author Sarah Chaves brings us a rich and stirringly honest conversation about grievi…

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Ali Ahsan on Game Development in Pakistan 1:35:14

12M ago1:35:14

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Producer, Game Designer, Engineer, Entrepreneur are just titles I've picked up along the way to follow my passion. Making Great Games with Great People. In a talent based industry, it's the team that matters and my goal is to assemble the best team possible and let them do what they do best. Kick Ass! Specialities: project management, game design, …

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Zainab Saeed on Microfinance 1:28:57

1y ago1:28:57

1:28:57

Zainab Saeed is the Chief Strategy Officer of Kashf Foundation, which is one of Pakistan's leading specialised microfinance institutions which aims to economically mainstream and empower women in Pakistan by demonstrating that there is a business case for women's entrepreneurs. Time Stamps: 00:41 Intro 02:16 Dark Side of Micro Finance, IPO & Missio…

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Azam Khan on Cricket 33:25

1y ago33:25

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Azam Khan know as a power hitter, is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Islamabad United and Sindh. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 How did it start 01:07 Transitioning from Quetta Gladiators To Islamabad United 02:50 Handling fame, ups and downs and focus 04:33 Playing as a team 05:56 Role of captains and coaches 07:03 Impact of people bullying him and …

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