Tales, techniques, tricks and tantrums from one of the UK’s top portrait photographers. Never just about photography but always about things that excite - or annoy - me as a full-time professional photographer, from histograms to history, from apertures to apathy, or motivation to megapixels. Essentially, anything and everything about the art, creativity and business of portrait photography. With some off-the-wall interviews thrown in for good measure!
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Welcome to The Head Ballet podcast! This podcast is the place to come to hear guests discuss with me, Paul Abbott, their favourite novelty songs - the funny, the weird, the daft and the outright baffling tunes that have been skipping and dancing around in their heads for years. Everybody loves something that could be considered novel, so why not celebrate it? Importantly, it also seeks to try and stretch the definition of novelty to encompass all manner of recordings. This could include TV T ...
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The Be Mythical podcast is a top 1.5% globally ranked show for old souls in this new world to be inspired, guided, and activated by deep, soul-stirring explorations with remarkable thinkers, wisdom keepers, visionaries, and healers about how to overcome the greatest challenge of your life… To become your unique medicine and actualise your own soul’s myth. Old souls are the ones who came here in these crazy modern times to do vital work in service of Spirit and their communities… typically as ...
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Welcome to our sports podcast. This podcast is hosted by autistic children from Tettenhall Wood School in Wolverhampton. We have set up this podcast to give our students the opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, social skills, confidence and more. Each week we will be chatting to a sporting guest from around the world. Tune in and join us on the amazing journey.
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The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.
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David Earl and Joe Wilkinson read out unsubstantiated rumours sent in by listeners. At the end of each episode they choose their favourite piece of gossip and it then goes through to the Gossip World Cup Finals.
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Welcome to the Grown UP Business Podcast, your ultimate resource for transforming your business into a professionally managed, scalable, and thriving enterprise. Hosted by industry veteran Paul Avins, this podcast delves deep into the strategies, challenges, and successes of business leaders who have mastered the art of scaling up. In-Depth Conversations: Each episode features insightful interviews with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who share their real-world experiences and pr ...
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On The Stretch Zone Podcast, we get together with special guest entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals each week to discuss their experiences in pushing to reach their goals, and what principles we can apply in our own lives to learn, grow and succeed. At the end of each episode will be an action for you to take to improve an area of your life or business, helping you step into YOUR stretch zone.
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In this episode, Jordan Prosser, author of Big Time, in conversation. The book is set in a not-too distant future Australia, where the eastern states have become the world's newest autocracy – a place where pop music is propaganda, science is the enemy, nationalism trumps all, and moral indecency is punishable by indefinite detention. Big Time is a…
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The invitation of the Sacred Prostitute: Complete receptivity - Lian Brook-Tyler
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All The Everything is Lian’s monthly solo show where she often shares what she’s been creating, consuming, and celebrating before diving deep into a topic inspired or chosen by members of the Be Mythical fb group. The LIVE making of the show is recorded in our Facebook group and for the first 30 minutes before Lian hits the record button you are in…
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Scaling a Business and Leadership Growth with Simon Leslie
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Simon Leslie, a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in growing businesses. Simon shares his insights into what it takes to scale a business to new heights, navigate the various phases of business growth, and evolve as a leader along the way. Key Themes Discussed:…
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In this episode, returning guest, Sarah Street, author of A Curse of Salt, in conversation to discuss their new book, A Sea of Wolves. The book is billed as a sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. It features an enemies-to-lovers fairytale twist set upon the stormy seas. It’s perfect for fans of Lies We Sing to the Sea and Marissa M…
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Spirit teachers: How to hear and learn from them - Jonathan Horowitz
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This week’s show is with Jonathan Horwitz. Jonathan was born in the USA and has lived in Scandinavia for over half his life. He has been actively working with shamanism since 1972, was a teacher and field researcher at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies for 10 years and has a master’s degree in anthropology. In 1986, Jonathan co-founded the Scandi…
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Exiting the Business: The Grown-Up Entrepreneur’s Journey with Simon Morton
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Simon Morton, founder of Eyeful Presentations, to discuss the emotional and strategic journey of exiting a business. After building a multimillion-pound company from scratch, Simon shares the pivotal moment when he decided to transition from owner to benefactor by sell…
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How to navigate your soul's path with astrology and psychology - Jessica DiRuzza
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This week’s show is with Jessica DiRuzza MFT. Jessica is a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and teacher, as well as a wife, and badass mama. For over 15 years, she has worked lovingly and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and groups on their embodied transformative journeys. Her life’s calling is to integrate the insights and wisdom of a…
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In this episode, a conversation with Paul Ham, author of The Soul: A History of the Human Mind. Almost everyone thinks they have a soul, but nobody knows quite what it is. For thousands of years the soul was an 'organ', an entity, something that was part of all of us, that survived the death of the body and ventured to the underworld, or to heaven …
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Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Doing the Right Things to Scale UP with Pete Wilkinson
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In this episode, Paul Avins interviews Pete Wilkinson, author of the book 'Unstoppable' and creator of the 135 system. They discuss the importance of strategy, clear outcomes, and leading indicators in business success. Pete explains that strategy is about figuring out what to do with limited resources and unlimited opportunities. He emphasizes the…
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How to harness the power of myths and archetypes on the path of the soul - Mike Bais
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This week’s show is with returning guest Mike Bais. Mike is a physiotherapist, counselor, university lecturer and author, also having had his own practice for many years. He is a trained priest in the esoteric christian tradition, which lead him to follow the mystical side of this lineage called the A.S.A. (Apostolic Succession of Arimathea). He be…
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The Impact of AI on Marketing: Automation vs. Augmentation in Business
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins interviews Barnaby Wynter, a renowned marketer and brand strategist. They discuss the importance of marketing in today's business landscape and how it has evolved over the years. They also delve into the concept of personal branding and its role in business growth. Barnaby shares insights…
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EP155 Figuring Out The Why (And How To Teach It!)
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So I have a new toy (or two) - a nice new set of RODE Wireless Pro 32-bit floating point recording units. Nice. But I honestly wasn't sure if the recording had worked (there must be a lesson or two in UX design here, but I'll let that go.) Anyway, the recording DID work, or I wouldn't be publishing this podcast. No editing. No effects. No tricks. J…
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In this episode, a conversation with Khin Myint, author of a new memoir, Fragile Creatures. Khin's sister Theda has a strange illness and a euthanasia drug locked in a box under her bed. Her doctor thinks her problem is purely physical, and so does she, but Khin is not so sure. He knows what they both went through growing up in Perth - it wasn't we…
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Creating a Morning Routine for Success and Well-being with Kat Thorne
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Entrepreneurs often trade off their health and well-being for financial success. Guest, Kat Thorne, shares her personal story of nearly losing her life and how it led her to prioritise her health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating positive habits and having a strong why. It also discusses the disconnect between knowledge and ac…
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In this episode, recorded live at Readings Carlton, a talk and a Q&A session with public intellectual and widely published author Clive Hamilton. Hamilton’s most recent book is Living Hot, a collaborative effort written with George Wilkenfeld. The book tells the blunt truth about our current climate change predicament: it’s time to get cracking on …
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Getting People's Attention and Generating Sales with Liv Connlon
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In this episode, Liv Connlon discusses the importance of building a personal brand and shares her strategies for success. She emphasizes the power of putting your face and name on your brand, as it creates a stronger connection with customers. Liv also talks about the platforms she chose to build her brand on, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instag…
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In this episode, a conversation with Emma Kowal, anthropologist and physician and author of the book Haunting Biology: Science and Indigeneity in Australia. The book recounts the troubled history of Western biological studies and Indigenous Australians. The stories Kowal tells feature a variety of ghostly presences: a dead anatomist, a fetishised p…
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AI and Wealth Creation: Investing in the Future with Piers Linney
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Scale UP Coach, Paul Avins interviews Piers Linney, a former dragon on BBC Two's Dragons' Den, about the power of AI and how to scale a business using AI. They discuss practical applications of AI, the potential for wealth creation, the future of AI regulation, and the importance of embracing and le…
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Neurodivergent parenting: How to journey into self-discovery, acceptance & ancestral healing - Jessica DiRuzza
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This week’s show is with Jessica DiRuzza MFT. Jessica is a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and teacher, as well as a wife, and badass mama. For over 15 years, she has worked lovingly and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and groups on their embodied transformative journeys. Her life’s calling is to integrate the insights and wisdom of a…
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In this episode, something a little different, and a little bit special. Recorded live at the Athenaeum Library in Melbourne, author and literary columnist Jane Sullivan interviewed Mark Rubbo, legendary bookseller, past president of the Australian Booksellers Association, and founding chair of the Melbourne Writers Festival. Of course, Mark Rubbo …
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Everything You Always Wanted To Ask Us... Vision Quests, England, mirrors and love! - Lian Brook-Tyler and Jonathan Wilkinson
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This week’s show is with Be Mythical co-founders, Lian Brook-Tyler and Jonathan Wilkinson. In this conversation, a special 10-year episode of the podcast, Lian and Jonathan reflect on their journey, including the deep unfolding of the show itself, and answer listener questions posed to each of them. They discuss the organic and spontaneous nature o…
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Using The Power of a Supportive Network to Scale with Terry Fisher
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In this episode, Terry Fisher shares his experiences in the corporate world and as an angel investor. He discusses his time at Thomas Cook and the missed opportunity to buy the company. He also talks about his investment in a music app called Voicey and its eventual sale to Snapchat. Terry emphasizes the importance of having a clear exit strategy a…
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In this episode, a conversation with Francesca de Tores, author of Saltblood. The book is a work of historical fiction; it is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, and it weaves an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, a truly remarkable historical figure.…
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How mythology and shamanism speak the language of the soul - Chris Lüttichau
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This week’s show is with Chris Lüttichau. Chris is the founder of Northern Drum Shamanic Centre, a UK-based educational organisation offering a renewed perspective on traditional shamanic and medicine teachings, and a safe grounding from which to learn them established in 1998. Chris is the keeper of an integral body of teachings that he shares in …
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Executing with Excellence with Gerald Ratner
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Gerald Ratner, former CEO of Ratners Group, shares his experiences in business and the lessons he learned from his successes and failures. He discusses the importance of acquisitions in scaling a business and the value of key individuals. Ratner also talks about the expansion into the American market and the strategies he used to succeed. He shares…
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The Readings Kids Podcast: Lili Wilkinson in conversation
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A new instalment of the Readings Kids Podcast. In this episode, Readings Prize and Readings Foundation coordinator Angela Crocombe – who is also senior buyer for Readings Kids – was joined by members of the Teen Advisory Board for a discussion with author Lili Wilkinson. Wilkinson is the award-winning author of nineteen books for young people, incl…
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How to use psychedelics as healers and change workers - Paul F. Austin
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This week’s show is with Paul F. Austin. Paul is a prominent figure in psychedelics, has guided millions to safe and meaningful psychedelic experiences through his work as the founder of Third Wave. Featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife, he pioneers the convergence of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional succe…
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Scaling a Business Successfully with Matthew Mills
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In this insightful episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Matthew Mills, the Chief Commercial Officer of The CFO Centre. They dive into the intricacies of scaling a business, highlighting the crucial role of financial visibility and cash flow management. Matthew shares valuable insights from his experience at The C…
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Rebecca Strating & Joanne Wallis in conversation
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In today’s episode, a conversation with Rebecca Strating and Joanne Wallis, authors of Girt By Sea: Re-Imagining Australia’s Security. Australia has drawn closer to many of its Asia-Pacific neighbours in recent years, but 'when push comes to shove, it continues to look well beyond the oceans and regions that surround it to the distant horizons of E…
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How to journey shamanically to meet nature and receive guidance - Maria Rodale
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This week’s show is with Maria Rodale. Maria is an explorer in search of the mysteries of the universe. She is the author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Organic Manifesto and Scratch and is the children’s book author, Mrs. Peanuckle. Maria is also the co-chairman of the Rodale Institute, an independent scient…
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The Impact of a Labour Government on Scaling Entrepreneurs
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In this episode of the Grown Up Business podcast, Coach Paul Avins discusses how entrepreneurs can adapt to and navigate through changes in the business landscape. They explore the impact of political and regulatory changes, such as the recent UK election, on businesses and entrepreneurs. With guests, Guy Bartlett and Jeff Lermer, they also discuss…
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EP154 A Bit More Different (And Other Thoughts On Judging)
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Ah, so it's the 4th July as I record this so Happy Independence Day to all my US friends and colleagues! In this episode, I do my regular round-up of things I've heard during judging - I was chairing the Click Expo Print Competition (the standard was incredible!) and I made a few notes from this and a few other things I've been involved in. I menti…
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Building and Leveraging Personal Brand with Chris James
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In this episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins welcomes Chris James, a prominent figure in the realm of personal branding and digital marketing. They dive deep into the significance of building and leveraging a personal brand in today's business landscape. Chris shares his journey from starting in sales to becoming a key influenc…
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In this episode, a recording taken from the launch of Judith Bishop’s Circadia. These fiercely empathetic poems range deep into the woods of present, past and future time. With visionary imagination and rapt musicality, this concluding volume in Bishop's award-winning trilogy on time sings in the mind long after reading.…
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The vital role of true community in personal growth - Jonathan Wilkinson and Lian Brook-Tyler
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This week’s show is with Be Mythical co-founders, Lian Brook-Tyler and Jonathan Wilkinson. In this conversation, they reflect on the challenges for old souls in fitting in and the longing for deeper conversations and connections. They discuss the vital role of intentional community in personal growth, touching on the need for discernment in choosin…
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Paul Wilkinson - 2 time First Division winner
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This week on the TWS Sports Podcast we spoke to 2 time First Division winner Paul Wilkinson. Paul talked to us about playing for Everton, Watford and Middlesbrough as well as going onto to coach at teams such as Fulham, Norwich and Cardiff City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Overcoming Sales Challenges with David Angel
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In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with sales expert David Angel to delve into the common challenges businesses face in their sales processes and how to overcome them. David brings his wealth of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their sales and build effective sales teams. The discussion focuses on t…
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The Importance of Customer Service in Business Growth with Geoff Ramm.
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In this episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins is joined by customer service expert and keynote speaker Geoff Ramm to delve into the critical role that customer service plays in business growth. Geoff, known for his groundbreaking work on "Celebrity Service," shares invaluable insights into how businesses can transform their cust…
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Cash Flow Challenges and Solutions for Small Businesses with Jamie Beaumont
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In this insightful episode of The Grown UP Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with Jamie Beaumont, the CEO of Playter, a company revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their cash flow. Jamie shares his journey from the recruitment industry to founding Playter, highlighting the challenges and solutions small businesses face when de…
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