Best Priya Sharma Podcasts (2024)

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Dr Satyen Sharma 44:19

4d ago44:19

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We all do, "we live, and we learn", to reuse the famous adage. But one of these things which I'm very worried about, as somebody who's been deeply interested in parenting as an exercise, is something, because of addiction, I started looking at. Because it would be so common for me – a family from Punjab would bring in a young, strapping, healthy bo…

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808: Garden to Plate: Delicious Summer Recipes and Cooking Ideas with Jess Damuck and Ashley Christensen 49:27

7d ago49:27

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This week, we’ve got delicious cooking ideas to brighten your summer. First, author Jess Damuck talks to us about her vegetable-forward food inspired by the 1970s health-food culture. She talks about revamping 1970’s health-food classics and re-working recipes with a modern eye to make them taste great. She leaves us with her recipe for Lentil Loaf…

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786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam 49:19

4d ago49:19

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This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Part…

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785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate 49:35

11d ago49:35

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This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in Franc…

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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez 50:20

18d ago50:20

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This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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Sindhu Wadhwa 45:20

1M ago45:20

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"The good thing the gift was I got a lot of time alone. I literally built a world inside me, I could imagine things I could and also, I suppose while it was undiagnosed ADHD back then, but it was always somebody who had 1000 windows open in this house of life. So imagine you have all the windows of the house open. And there is a lot of wind coming …

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

1M ago49:55

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This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

2M ago49:40

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This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

2M ago49:22

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This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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Robert Newcome 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

"When I joined the Army, at the age of 20, I was serving in Northern Ireland, leading a platoon of soldiers. I then went to university, a very different experience. And then I started writing. I had a very traditional upbringing. I went to boarding school public school, my father was a church warden in a very traditional British family. So, when I …

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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…

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739: Chef Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …

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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 49:47

3M ago49:47

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This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris 49:47

3M ago49:47

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This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways s…

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781: Eating With Funny People 49:56

3M ago49:56

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This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunt…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:08

4M ago50:08

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This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten 27:53

4M ago27:53

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In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend a…

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780: Spring Cookbook Roundup 50:23

4M ago50:23

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This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive!…

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802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some…

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779: Fruits & Veggies with Abra Berens and Sheela Prakash 50:00

4M ago50:00

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This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined Cherries + Salty Snacks, to advice on picking the best fruit to throw on the grill. She’s the author of t…

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Shubha Priya 55:41

5M ago55:41

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"One of the things that always struck me is it takes a village toraise a child. Right? And that's how we grew up. We had a whole neighborhood bringing us up, we could stroll into anybody's house and be fed by some aunty or the other. Right, and the parents didn't worry. Now to the elderly, it takes a community to transition the elder into death. It…

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801: Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking with Von Diaz and My Life in Recipes, Food, Family and Memories with Joan Nathan 50:03

4M ago50:03

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We are looking at food stories from different cultures this week. First, documentarian and journalist Von Diaz joins us to talk about her latest book, Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking. She writes about island cuisine from all over the world and talks about her academic field research, the connections she feels when she is on an island, and …

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778: Spring Baking with Natasha Pickowicz, Esteban Castillo, and Chetna Makan 49:57

5M ago49:57

49:57

We’re all about baking today, from New York to Mexico to London by way of India. First, Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz talks to us about her favorite recipes and her baking process. Then, she shares her baking techniques, from bringing egg whites back to life to saving overbaked cakes by soaking them in delicious liquid. She is the author of More Th…

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800: Start Here with Sohla El-Waylly 49:24

5M ago49:24

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This week, we spend the hour with cooking columnist and internet sensation, Sohla El-Waylly. We talk about her connection to food and how she got her start as a pastry chef, writer, and recipe developer. She talks about her work in restaurants and her passion for teaching people how to cook. And she answers your cooking questions, from the best way…

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777: Chef Robynne Maii Takes On Your Culinary Quandaries & Magic Crispy Things with Nik Sharma 50:17

5M ago50:17

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This week, Honolulu chef Robynne Maii teams up with Francis to answer your cooking questions! First, we catch up on her connection to cooking and dancing, what she grew up eating thanks to her mom's love of faithfully following a recipe, and what she loves to eat as a Honolulu local. Then she dives right in with our listener questions, from what to…

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Rachel Thomas 41:15

7M ago41:15

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"At 28 My marriage broke. So those days,to say that you're divorced was very difficult. At this point. My son was about ten, My daughter was about nine. They were young and I thank God that my mother and my sister was there to give me support and help me and you know, be there for me because I had to keep going for training . But to lift my head hi…

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Maggie Steber 43:49

9M ago43:49

43:49

""Maggie Steber is an internationally known documentary photographer, educator, and photo editor whose work has appeared in major magazines, newspapers and book anthologies as well as national and international exhibitions. She has worked in 72 countries specializing in telling the stories of underrepresented people and her work has been seen in 70…

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Nematullah Ahangosh 41:34

9M ago41:34

41:34

"People around me, including my family, they believe that one day, a miracle will happen to me and that will treat & cure my disability. But I don't want that right now. I have accepted myself through my disability. I really care for empowerment; I want to be empowered and I want other people with disabilities also be empowered."Nematullah Ahangosh…

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Kevin Mc Arevey 54:14

10M ago54:14

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"What would you do if you had a ring of invisibility? And the children will say, well, I would rob a bank. I would go into a shop and Steve chocolate. Iwould have a stigma favorite packet of crisps. I would be going in and stealing money out of mymommy's purse. I would do all this and I do not moralize with the federal budget. Yep, I willturn and I…

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Onir 33:04

10M ago33:04

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"I suddenly felt that I don't belong, till then I felt that I was a part of this group. And at that moment, for me, it was like, no, I don't belong. I don't feel that I would want after the two got over to continue. You know, my friendship, you know,because very often people say that it's important to have discourse, have discussed with people. And…

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Kushanava Choudhury 53:56

10M ago53:56

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"I went back to Calcutta and I found a little magazine where they had published an issue on the Bengal famine. And in that issue, there were 16 interviews of people who were witnesses of the family, who were still alive, they had their photographs, and testimony. And these people are in their 90s, one person was 112 years old. And I just could not …

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Annette Smith 30:17

11M ago30:17

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"I also think that if you're positive, more people are likely to help you when you need help. Because they think, Oh, I'm having somebody who's benefiting from this, you know? Oh, yes. They don't want to come and see an old lady. She sits in her chair and wounds all the time."Annette Smith nee Julien was born in Dec 1927 on the small Caribbean Isla…

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Akkai Padmashali 46:29

11M ago46:29

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"Now the simple question is very clear, Smita. Just for my audience to really rethink about this. From criminalisation to decriminalisation to re-criminalisation. How do you accept why your society is so rigid in deciding your identity? Lakhs of people have been killed,have been assassinated. Even in the United States of America or different parts …

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Anthony Anaxagorou 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

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"I think affinity bias is the one where I feel is the deal breaker , if you can meet someone, and you can see something in them, that reflect you be a principle, be a belief, be it a way that you would like to be seen. I think that's the one that draws you in, you know, we talk about beingcharismatic, we talk about being charming,some people are ve…

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

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"I think because I had such a difficult childhood. I have a very strong centre. And it was destabilised by Oxford, but it wasn't destroyed. And that kind of self belief I have, saved me.I don't think I'm better than anybody else, or I'm a superwoman or any of that. But I do know that the stuff I do, I can do, and I'm good at it. And that the b_star…

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Charmi Chheda 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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"I feel somewhere, since everyone is constantly putting up a show, the world expects you to constantly put up a show. And now with social media platforms, I wouldn'nt be surprised that people are confused about the reel and the real, as time passes . This judgement about one's intelligence really comes out of show. If you are sitting in a meeting o…

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Anthony Swann 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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"And so my dream was to become a teacher and I would play school every single day. And I could go places in my mind. All I was in foster care, although I was not having the best situation with my life. I began to dream and I would play school every day and when I would play school it would take me away from foster care. It will take me away from th…

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Remona Aly 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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"I have always loved my faith, and I have wanted to fully embrace who I am. So wearing a headscarf, praying, being Muslim is just, it's literally acore part of who I am & I want to be able to write about anything I want to with passion, authenticity & honesty. I also want to be able to communicate with people, I don't want to create a barrier betwe…

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Ayisha Malik 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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"I just had a lot of questions about the culture of noise we live in. And I was also a bit fed up with people just constantly having opinions which to me, that was the assumption, something jarring about the way people were jumping on or do jump on bandwagons and what you know and offer their opinion on absolutely everything and have a take and it'…

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Dr. Oshrit Birvadker 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

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"Sometimes beautiful people are less likely to be heard. One study has suggested that highly attractive people are rights a disadvantages in the hiring process when the decision makers are the same sex for example, but highly attractive people of the same sex were judged as less talented than average looking people"Dr. Oshrit Birvadker is a foreign…

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Jodi Anderson Jr. 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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Jodi Anderson Jr. is the CEO and Co-founder of Rézme, an EdTech platform that facilitates economic and social mobility through specialized recruiting, professional development, and personalized learning for justice-impacted citizens. After serving ten years in juvenile and adult prisons, Jodi earned his BA in Political Science and an MA in Educatio…

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Paul Stevenson 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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Paul Stevenson is a lived experience ambassador at Genius Within and a public speaker. Genius Within is a social enterprise established in the UK to help neurodivergent people unlock their talents, whilst acknowledging and celebrating that this diversity forms part of the rich tapestry of human experience. They advise governments on policy and prov…

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Valson Thampu 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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“So, when you get embedded in a network, what happens is your freedom to think wider than what the interests of the network represents is compromised. What happens is that your faithfulness to a tradition becomes unfortunately, unfaithfulness to your own personal integrity. Because there are very many questions with which you’re struggling in your …

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Seema Anand 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

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Seema Anand is a mythologist, a storyteller with a focus on women’s narratives and a specialty in the erotic literature of ancient India. Seema believes that the narrative of the Kama Sutra was deliberately silenced. It was a brave book that tried to change the position of women in society, and was the first text to give women a platform of equalit…

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Octoli Tuccu 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

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Octoli Tuccu is a Learning & Development expert with over a decade of experience. Octoli is originally from Nagaland in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, in the northeast of India. She has lived in five countries including the USA, Qatar, Thailand, China and India. Octoli has trained over a thousand professionals globally on various leaders…

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Jo Uff 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

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Jo Uff is a Confidence Coach based in England for women who want to lead a more fulfilling life, but feel that something is holding them back from being, doing, and having more of what they want. Jo supports them to reignite their interest in life, move forward, and achieve the changes they want to make. She works with them to define their future w…

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Richard Thomas 31:00

2y ago31:00

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Richard Thomas and his wife Susanna have led Hillside Church in Wimbledon for 27 years, where he is the pastor. Richard also serves as chaplain to The Priory Hospital, the Royal Marsden Hospital and Cancer Centre London. He is passionate about how we respond spiritually in our darkest hours. "Historically, epilepsy was believed to be caused by demo…

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