Storytelling Podcast
Debbie Williams Podcast Series
This week, we welcome Leonardo Zangrando, a human thriving coach with a deep love for the ocean and sustainability. He discusses how he intends to realise his dream to sail solo around the world with the One & Ocean Expedition. His mission is to inspire 100 million people to take individual and collective action for the Ocean by reaching to their hearts, and reawaken humanity's connection with the ocean and the planet.
Links:
leonardo.zangrando.com
sponsor.oneandocean.com
This week we welcome back Claudette Douglas who is a Pastor, Poet, Performer and ordained inter-denominational Minister. She is a Spiritual Warrior and Cultural Activist with a long history of campaigning for causes of social equality, racial justice, community cohesion and greater spiritual Interaction between all peoples of the earth. In this episode, we take a look at what it means to be spiritually guided in life.
Links
https://spiritfirst.online/>
Alfred Batalla, shares his story of nursing on the frontline during the Covid pandemic in the UK. At a time when the UK is experiencing the largest strike in the history of the National Health Service, as nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales demand fair pay and patient safety, this insightful story of hardwork, bravery, mental health and frustrations associated with the job helps to put things into perspective.
Links:
https://www.samaritans.org
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
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This week, I welcome Joseph Bennett who made a New Year's resolution to live in trust approximately 9 years ago and has continued to live and believe in that resolution. His journey has been transformative and he shares this guiding principle with others. He has since written a book about it hoping to inspire others to be more trusting in the world. He is an experienced podcaster, author, life coach, hypnotherapist and humanitarian. Today he shares his inspiring story of what it truly means to live in trust. Enjoy!
Links:
https://www.josephbennett.org
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Kavita Dulai is a scientist passionate about clear concise communication and engaging storytelling in the world of science and data. She believes that one of the solutions to climate change begins with individual action. She is keen on simplifying and speaking on the complexities of sustainability, global warming, and environmentalism in ‘simple everyday language’. She is also privileged to work across the NHS whose national ambition is to deliver the world’s first net zero health service and respond to climate change. Kavita explains how we can all individually play our part in tackling climate change. Listen to find out more!
Links
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change
https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/a-net-zero-nhs/
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This weeks guest is Kirti Daryanani, founder of Kirtana168. She is a keynote speaker on intersectionality and code-switching. Author of #befriendurmind and a multi-linguist known for her facilitation skills in challenging conversations to find common ground for different solutions . Her trainings include presenting and communicating in diversified communities, and intersectional well-being. Enjoy listening!
Links:
www.kirtana168.com
Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kirtidaryanani
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This week Roger Williams, (no relation), shares his passion about the benefits of living an intentional life through crossing items off his bucket list and helping others do the same. His mission is in supporting others to intentionally live out their bucket list as a great way to build confidence, get outside their bubble and bring themselves joy. He recently completed a three-month journey travelling around the world to cross items off his bucket list, and today he is featured on this podcast.
Links:
https://crossingitoffpodcast.com/rogers-bucket-list
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Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. This weeks' guest, Beulah Coombs, shares the true story of a World War 1 Jamaican soldier and how, through a series of amazing and incredible coincidences, his family came to discover his fate, nearly 100 years after his death, her Uncle Robert. She is a former teacher, lecturer and now author of the book – My Uncle Robert: The True Story of a Forgotten Jamaican World War 1 Soldier.
Links:
https://www.beulahcoombs.com
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Jennifer Steil is an award-winning author and journalist who has lived in many countries. Her third book, the novel Exhile Music, was released by Viking in May 2020. It follows the lives of a family of Austrian Jewish musicians who seek refuge from the Nazis in Bolivia in 1938. Exhile Music won the Grand Prize in the 2020 Eyelands Book Awards. Listen to find out more!
Links:
https://www.jennifersteil.net
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It's that time of year to have a little fun. With my 10 year old helper, we have a treat for you. Mixing the old with the new, demonstrating that being kind is for life – not just for Christmas. Please enjoy listening to Olivia's Twist!
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