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The Run-Through with VogueAurora James on the Future of DEI in FashionWith DEI rollbacks affecting every facet of American business and culture, this week’s episode of the Run-Through is a timely conversation between Nicole Phelps and Aurora James, the founder the 15% Pledge, a non-profit organization whose aim is to engage retailers to give 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. In this candid conversation James talks about the organization’s success stories, the importance of industry support for small, independent brands, and the responsibility she feels to ensure the organization’s success. This episode is presented by eBay.The Run-Through with Vogue is your...
2025-06-1029 min
Hollow Down Cigar LoungeCigar Lounge #51 - La Aurora Corojo & Freddie Mercury VibesThe Hollow Down Cigar Lounge, Episode #51. Cigar: La Aurora 1962 Corojo. Topics: Comedian Choices, Facial Grooming, Freddie Mercury, and More!!
2025-05-0558 min
Barely FilteredAlcohol Lied to Me: James Swanwick's Take on Drinking Less, Living More, and Doing It Your WayEveryone's talking about drinking less these days—and not just your friend who's "sober curious" until Saturday night. There's a real shift happening, especially among younger generations, and today's guest, James Swanwick, is here for it. He shares how cutting out booze changed his life (spoiler: it got way better) and why he doesn't think AA is the only-or best-option out there. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or just want the inside scoop on this growing alcohol-free movement, we've got you.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at ht...
2025-04-0254 min
UFO - Extraterrestrial RealityUFO Seen on Live TV Broadcast/UFO Shuts Down Turkey Airport/1897 Aurora Airship CrashUFOs are still being seen everywhere, including during a live television broadcast. Meteorologist Aaron Brackett of KFOR CW Channel 43 out of Oklahoma City was doing his weather report during the evening of Feb. 14 when he noticed a strange object move across the screen above the city, and he pointed it out to viewers. Also, a UFO was seen above an airport in Turkey recently, causing flights to be suspended for an hour. Finally, the April 17, 1897, alleged crash of a UFO in Aurora, Texas is discussed.Links/Sources:
2025-02-2332 min
The Barbie Podcast (Indonesia)Menyampaikan Suara dengan Aurora JamesIni adalah akhir musim kami! Perancang busana, aktivis, dan pencipta merek pakaian, Brother Vellies, Aurora James hadir untuk membantu “Planet Protector” dengan pakaian yang akan dipakai ke pertemuan dewan kota setelah kota mereka menghentikan program daur ulang. Kami akan mengecat jaket denim bersama dan mempelajari semua tentang karir Aurora di dunia pelestarian fesyen! Terima kasih banyak sudah bergabung dengan kami di musim pertama The Barbie Podcast, Dream Team!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Türkçe)Aurora James ile SürdürülebilirlikSezon finali geldi çattı! Moda tasarımcısı, aktivist ve Brother Vellies isimli markanın yaratıcısı Aurora James, "Gezegen Muhafızı"na belediye meclisinde iptal edilen geri dönüşüm programıyla ilgili konuşma yaparken ne giyeceği konusunda yardımcı olacak. Birlikte kot ceketlerimizi boyarken Aurora'nın sürdürülebilir moda üzerine kurduğu kariyeriyle ilgili bilgi sahibi olacağız. Barbie Podcast'in ilk sezonunda bizimle olduğunuz için çok teşekkür ederiz Rüya Takımı!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Français)Exprimer ses convictions avec Aurora JamesC’est le dernier podcast de la saison ! La créatrice de mode, activiste et créatrice de la marque de vêtements Brother Vellies, Aurora James est là pour aider "Protégeons la Planète" à trouver quoi porter lors d’une réunion du conseil municipal, après que leur ville a mis fin au programme de recyclage. Nous allons peindre ensemble des vestes en jean et apprendre tout sur la carrière d’Aurora dans le domaine de la mode durable ! Merci beaucoup de vous être joints à nous pour notre toute première saison du podcast Barbie, l’équipe de rêve !
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Italiano)Facciamo la differenza con Aurora JamesÈ la nostra ULTIMA puntata della stagione! La stilista, attivista e creatrice del marchio di abbigliamento Brother Vellies, Aurora James, è qui per aiutare "Amica dell'Ambiente" a decidere cosa indossare durante una riunione del consiglio comunale, dopo che il suo sindaco ha interrotto la raccolta differenziata nel suo comune. Dipingeremo insieme delle giacche di jeans e scopriremo tutto sulla carriera di Aurora nel mondo della moda sostenibile! Grazie mille per essere stati con noi durante la nostra prima stagione del Podcast di Barbie, Dream Team!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Castellano)Haciendo una declaración de intenciones con Aurora James¡Es el último episodio de la temporada! Aurora James, la diseñadora de moda, activista y creadora de la marca de ropa Brother Vellies ha venido a ayudar a Protectora del planeta a saber qué ponerse para ir a una reunión del consejo municipal después de que su ciudad clausurase el programa de reciclaje. Vamos a pintar chaquetas vaqueras juntas y a saber más sobre la carrera de Aurora en moda sostenible. ¡Muchísimas gracias por uniros a nosotras en la primera temporada del pódcast de Barbie, Equipo de Ensueño!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie PodcastMaking a Statement with Aurora JamesContent Warning: Parents, please be advised that this episode references the 2020 death of George Floyd.It's our season finale! Fashion designer, activist, and creator of the clothing brand, Brother Vellies, Aurora James is here to help "Planet Protector" with what to wear to a town council meeting after their town shut down the recycling program. We're going to paint denim jackets together and learn all about Aurora's career in sustainable fashion! Thank you so much for joining us on our very first season of The Barbie Podcast, Dream Team! Check out the podcast listener guide f...
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Español)"Dar un mensaje" con Aurora James¡Es nuestro final de temporada! Aurora James, diseñadora de moda, activista y creadora de la marca de ropa Brother Vellies, está aquí para ayudar a "Protectora del Planeta" a elegir qué ponerse para una reunión del ayuntamiento después de que su ciudad cerró el programa de reciclaje. ¡Vamos a pintar chaquetas de mezclilla y aprenderemos todo sobre la carrera de Aurora en moda sustentable! ¡Muchas gracias por acompañarnos en nuestra primera temporada del Podcast de Barbie, Dream Team!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Português Brasileiro)A Importância de se Posicionar, com Aurora JamesÉ o fim da temporada! A designer de moda, ativista e criadora da marca de roupas Brother Vellies, Aurora James, está aqui para ajudar “Ativista do Planeta" com seu look para uma reunião do conselho municipal depois que sua cidade fechou o programa de reciclagem. Vamos pintar jaquetas jeans juntos e saber tudo sobre a carreira de Aurora na moda sustentável! Muito obrigada por se juntar a nós em nossa primeira temporada do Podcast da Barbie, Galera sem Defeitos!
2025-02-1115 min
The Barbie Podcast (Deutsch)Ein Zeichen setzen mit Aurora JamesUnser Staffelfinale mit Aurora James. Modedesignerin, Aktivistin und Gründerin der Bekleidungsmarke Brother Vellies. Sie hilft „Planet Protector“ dabei, was sie zu einer Stadtratssitzung anziehen soll, weil ihre Stadt das Recycling einstellen will. Wir werden gemeinsam Jeansjacken bemalen und alles über Auroras Karriere im Bereich nachhaltige Mode erfahren! Vielen Dank, Dream Team, dass ihr bei unserer allerersten Staffel vom „Barbie Podcast" dabei wart!
2025-02-1115 min
Ride AIAurora’s Road to Driverless Freight (with Sterling Anderson)The AV trucking company Aurora is spending the final days of 2024 busily getting ready to start hauling freight without humans on board, a long-awaited milestone. On the eve of this potentially historic launch, our host Timothy B. Lee catches up with co-founder Sterling Anderson about the long road of technological innovation that led here.
Sterling shares his journey from leading Autopilot at Tesla to starting Aurora in late 2016.
The conversation covers the technical and strategic decisions behind Aurora's development, emphasizing their shift from robotaxis to autonomous trucking.
Sterling highlights key partnerships with OEMs and others that have allowed...
2024-12-2036 min
Ride AINext Stop: Aurora’s Road to Driverless Freight (with Sterling Anderson)The AV trucking company Aurora is spending the final days of 2024 busily getting ready to at last start hauling freight without humans on board. On the eve of this potentially historic launch, our host Timothy B. Lee catches up with co-founder Sterling Anderson about the long road of technological innovation that led here.
Sterling shares his journey from leading Autopilot at Tesla to starting Aurora in late 2016.
The conversation covers the technical and strategic decisions behind Aurora's development, emphasizing their shift from robotaxis to autonomous trucking.
Sterling highlights key partnerships with OEMs and others that have allowed Aurora...
2024-12-1538 min
TEKBEATDJ James Black @ Conduit, Florida - Trance ReMiXeD!Here's my set from Conduit in Florida! 80 minutes in the mix crammed full of remixes and bootlegs - 100% peak time party power - giving the USA a bit of the UK Trance flavour - ReMiXeD!
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1 Lange & James Black Presents - Club Of Hearts
2. Armin Van Buuren - Shivers (Bootleg remix)
3. Aurora - Ordinary World (Binary Finary remix)
4. Atlantis Vs Avatar - Fiji (Bootleg remix)
5. Steve Hill / Teknical / The Morrighan / Push - Cloudbusting
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6. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Bootleg remix)
7. The Morrighan vs Grace - Not Over The Millenium (James Black Presents meet The Morrighan Bootleg)
8. The Morrighan...
2024-12-121h 22
The CutAurora James Wants to Redefine Luxury and Build Black WealthWhen Aurora James was launching her luxury shoe line, Brother Vellies, she didn’t know that she’d eventually launch a non-profit and an equity fund dedicated to supporting black-owned businesses. But after the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 that’s what she did. Today, we talk to Aurora about how that’s going, and how she keeps her own company aligned with her values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-11-2235 min
The Glossy PodcastAurora James on the 'lack of exit opportunities for American fashion brands'Between creating and running the 11-year-old luxury footwear brand Brother Vellies and the 4-year-old non-profit organization Fifteen Percent Pledge, Aurora James has become a trusted voice in fashion.Her work hasn't stopped there. James has served as the vice chair of the Council of Fashion Designers of America since January 2023. The same year, she published her memoir, "Wildflower," which was released via paperback last month. And she also co-manages the Parity Collective, a private equity fund created to invest in founders of color.While James admits that balancing all of her ventures can prove challenging...
2024-08-1446 min
On Creativity with Paula WallaceAurora JamesA Wildflower Blooms...
Since launching Brother Vellies in 2013, Aurora James has become one of the most influential and admired fashion founders of the past twenty years. Her must-read memoir 'Wildflower' recounts the years that led up to that life-changing moment and James's creation of the historic 15 Percent Pledge.
2024-07-0536 min
JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo87. Dr. Arthur James on Black infants and women and prejudice in the medical systemDr. James, an OB/GYN and pediatrician, has spent his professional life trying to achieve equality in birth outcomes. Everyone should receive equal medical care, but that’snot the case in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control’s latest report on infant mortallity, babies born to Black women have teh hightest mortality rate. In addition, Black mothers report they aren’t treated as well as white women by medical professionals.Dr. James explains that achieving equity will require at least three things: (1) respecting all individuals and populations the same, (2) recognizing and rectifying past historical injustices, and (3...
2024-06-2356 min
Energy Unplugged by AuroraEP.191 Aurora Experts on Grid Modelling in APACOn this week’s Energy Unplugged episode, the Aurora team analyses grid modelling in APAC, both from a policy and investment perspective.
Hugo Batten, our Managing Director for APAC, welcomes our colleagues Kento Yoshimura, Market Lead, Japan; Rowan von Spreckelsen, Head of New Markets, APAC; and James Ha, Research Lead, Australia to discuss the following:
• Policy debates around locational price signals
• Modelling debates around locational price signals, including its quality and reliability
• Market responses to policy changes and grid issues
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2024-04-3037 min
Makers MindsetIn conversation with Aurora James, Founder of Brother Vellies & The Fifteen Percent PledgeAurora James launched fashion and accessories line Brother Vellies in 2013, with a mission to preserve the heritage of African design and create lasting artisanal jobs. Today, her brand is handcrafted by artisans spanning the globe, bringing culture, sustainability and fashion together. She is also the founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Major retailers like Sephora, Nordstrom and Macy’s have all made the pledge. Nancy and Aurora discuss her unique journey of self discovery, her memoir, Wildflower, and the rituals that keep her gr...
2024-04-2533 min
Les mots d'Elles - Actu'ellesAurora James, une créatrice de mode ancrée dans ses originesAurora James est une créatrice de mode. En 2013, elle a fondé sa marque de mode "Brother Veillies" dont le design s'inspire des techniques traditionnelles africaines. Elle est d'ailleurs une militante engagée afro-canadienne. crédit : Christopher Sherman, Harper's BazaarHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-04-1106 min
Friends & Family with Aurora JamesIntroducing "Friends and Family with Aurora James"Have you ever heard of entrepreneurs powering their fundraising with a "friends and family round" before seeking out loans or investment? Well the truth is, most founders don’t have access to a network of deep-pocketed friends and family, or to resources to find alternative funding.
This brand new podcast is here to help. Whether you're fundraising or bootstrapping your business, join Aurora James, founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, alongside some of the most inspiring Black founders of the moment, as they share wisdom and act as your support system for building your business and scaling for success. On “Frie...
2024-03-2701 min
Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for StartupsJames Howard and the Black Inventors Hall of FameOur interview with James Howard, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame.James Howard is a college professor, design historian, entrepreneur, industrial designer, inventor, filmmaker, and restauranteur. He brings over 25 years of experience as a design professor and has authored a course on Design Thinking and Design History that explores the impact of design on society. As an accomplished Industrial Design educator and entrepreneur, Howard has lectured on the experience of Black American inventors. Howard himself is an extraordinary inventor with 20 patents, several of which we discuss, cover innovations that save people's lives d...
2024-02-221h 05
Energy Unplugged by AuroraEP.176 James Johnston, CEO and Co-Founder, PicloIn this episode of Energy Unplugged, James Johnston, CEO & Co-Founder of Piclo, engages in a discussion with Matteo Coriglioni, our Head of Italy, and Eva Zimmermann, Associate at Aurora. Together, they delve into the roles that flexibility and the deployment of new flexible technologies play as two of the key enabling factors for the energy transition.
James, who initiated his career with three years of microgrid research at the University of Strathclyde, co-founded Solar Sketch in 2009—a design company for the solar industry. He also gained experience at the international engineering firm Arup. In 2013, James co-founded Piclo, th...
2024-01-1846 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingAurora James on Her Beautiful Memoir, “Wildflower,” Brother Vellies, The 15 Percent Pledge, and Her Desire To Be Both a Fashion Designer and An ActivistSimply put? Today’s guest, Aurora James, is a force. I have no idea what hidden stash of hours she has to do all that she does in a day, a week, a month, a year—but she is changing the world. One of my favorite books of 2023 was her memoir, Wildflower, and I’m not alone—it was praised globally for its vulnerability and candidness. Aurora contains multitudes: in addition to being an author, she is the founder and designer behind Brother Vellies, a Black-owned and female-led lifestyle and accessories brand that is, in its own words, redefining luxury...
2023-12-2645 min
Climbing in Heels with Rachel ZoeAurora James: The Perfect ShoeThis week, Rachel Zoe is joined by fashion designer, activist and author Aurora James. Together they talk about women supporting women and how society has programmed us to think that there just is not enough space for all women to be really successful. Why that is? Who knows. Aurora also opens up about her background, how she made her way in the fashion world and how a shoe from Ghana changed her life. Sponsors: Genesis - Genesis GV80 - They say the devil’s in the details. At Genesis, we say the oppos...
2023-12-0157 min
NEWSFASHFrom Model To Designer & Diversity Mogul With Aurora JamesIt takes courage and conviction to speak out against the racial inequality that plagues the fashion industry. But these are important conversations to have, especially with guest Aurora James, the founder of Black advocacy organization Fifteen Percent Pledge and African-made accessories brand Brother Vellies. From Black representation on the runways to the C-suite, we talk about the current state of diversity in fashion.
2023-11-3026 min
13TH Destiny With MagnumEpisode 13 Season 3 Human Aurora colors, what they represent and are they real?On this episode of the podcast Host James Magnum Cook and Co-Host Danielle Long have a discussion about human auroras, their colors, are they real and more.
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2023-11-2154 min
NEWSFASHFighting for Equality in Fashion with Aurora JamesIt takes courage and conviction to speak out against the racial inequality that plagues the fashion industry. But these are important conversations to have, especially with guest Aurora James, the founder of Black advocacy organization Fifteen Percent Pledge and African-made accessories brand Brother Vellies. From Black representation on the runways to the C-suite, we talk about the current state of diversity in fashion.
2023-09-1426 min
The Next Best ThingAurora James on Defining Success On Your Own Terms and Living Your ValuesAre you using a system that was never designed for your to define your level of success or determine your failure? Are you living your values?In this episode, sustainable fashion designer Aurora James discusses her memoir Wildflower. She disects the risks she’s taken in her career, how she measures success and her call to action through The Fifteen Percent Pledge. Join the Next Best Thing community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbestthingact/About Aurora:Website: https://aurorajames.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurorajames/Toronto-native Aurora James is...
2023-08-2029 min
Everything is the Bestan angel amongst us, AURORA JAMESI had the pleasure of chatting with Aurora James. I just adore her!! Aurora is a creative director, founder, activist, author and so much more. We talk about starting the The Fifteen Percent Pledge, dealing with predatory loans, and discuss how she's shifted 14 billion dollars in the US economy. Aurora founded an initiative that urges retail giants to commit 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses by creating clear business strategies and attainable goals. She is SO special and I hope you enjoy our conversation! to learn more check out:http...
2023-08-0957 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn her memoir, designer Aurora James examines representation and equality in fashionAurora James is the designer behind the fashion brand Brother Vellies and the 15% pledge, an initiative that encourages major retailers to stock more work by Black-owned businesses on their shelves. In her new memoir, Wildflower, she describes the complicated upbringing that led her to her current work as a creative and activist. In today's episode, she tells NPR's Michel Martin why it was so important for her to work with African artisans and the misconceptions and biases she hopes to break down in the world of high fashion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-07-2707 min
James and Ashley Stay at Home'A good-hearted kid in a difficult environment,' with Mark Brandi author of 'Southern Aurora'Mark Brandi is the author of four novels, including his latest, Southern Aurora. He joins us to discuss how a short story he began in 2015 became his newest novel, his choice to set the story in rural Australia in the 1980s, and how he writes so convincingly from a child's point of view. We also talk about sustaining yourself creatively over multiple books. Plus, who's going to die first – Ashley or James? Is one of us dead already? Listen to find out! Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut Da...
2023-07-2548 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelAurora James on igniting a movementThree summers ago, a major retailer phoned designer Aurora James, asking for help. At the height of the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, this retailer wanted advice on how to meet the moment. Aurora, the creative director and founder of shoe brand Brother Vellies, offered a thought that became a movement: Since Black people are almost 15% of the US population, retailers should commit 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, and pledge 15% of their budget to purchasing products from those businesses to sell to customers.And with that, the 15% Pledge...
2023-07-1736 min
Money Rehab with Nicole LapinA Loan Shark Offered Aurora James $500,000 To Keep Quiet. Her Silence Cannot Be Bought.Aurora James (the brilliant entrepreneur behind Brother Vellies, the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Friends and Family Collective) was preyed on by a loan shark. When she fought back, he offered to reduce her debt by $500,000 to sign a NDA. She didn't sign. Instead, she's used her story to protect female entrepreneurs from having to suffer the same challenges she did. Today, Aurora tells Nicole that $500,000 story.Find Aurora's new memoir here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672115/wildflower-by-aurora-james/
2023-07-1031 min
Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly RipaAurora James: Changing The World One Shoe At A TimeAuthor, Activist and Celebrity Designer Aurora James walks Kelly through how various trips to Africa & a flea market stand led to the company that won over Anna Wintour and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. From her rock bottom moment in jail, to her headline making Tax The Rich dress, to her night on instagram that led to the 15% Pledge, Aurora is a true inspiration and changemaker! Stick around until the end for a special ASK KELLY: All My Children edition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...
2023-07-0547 min
QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Recognize Opportunities In Unexpected Places: with Aurora James (Wildflower)Aurora James, founder of the luxury brand Brother Vellies + the 15 Percent Pledge joins PRETTYSMART to share stories, lessons from her new memoir "Wildflower." She shares: Her memoir "Wildflower" and the story behind the title. Why fashion was a unifier in her house growing up. The crucial life lesson her mom taught her at a very young age. Why identity is complicated for her and why it inspired her to write her book. The impact her modeling career had on her mental health. Why she wants to co-parent 5 kids with 5 different male friends. Why she was arrested when she...
2023-05-251h 03
This Is the AuthorS8E19: Connie Wang, Luma Mufleh, and Aurora JamesIn this episode, meet journalist and editor Connie Wang, founder and director of Fugees Family Luma Mufleh, and creative director and fashion designer Aurora James. Hear Connie Wang on how a comment from her mom inspired her memoir, Luma Mufleh on coming-of-age, and Aurora James on the assumptions we make about what it takes to affect change (and how to move beyond them!). Plus, learn what it was like for these authors to revisit their work in the recording studio.
Oh My Mother! by Connie Wang
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From Here by Luma Mufleh
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2023-05-1613 min
Catt Sadler NowThe Rebellious Joy of Aurora JamesCreative director, designer, founder, activist, and now author of “Wildflower, A Memoir” Aurora James sits down with Catt for a meaningful hour from #ABD studios. They begin discussing Aurora’s traumatic childhood surviving abuse, battling an eating disorder, and trying to find her place in the world as a mixed-race child. Later they dive into her ongoing plight to bring economic empowerment and financial freedom to people of color, creating a luxury fashion and accessories business made by artisans in Africa, and finally to the initiative that landed her smack dab in the middle of the racial justice movement. Learn mo...
2023-05-161h 05
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Publisher's Summary: This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. Aurora James’s story is not a “success story.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be told that way. Having dropped out of high schoo...
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Title: Wildflower: A Memoir
Author: Aurora James
Narrator: Aurora James
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 2.5 of Total 2
Genres: Business
Publisher's Summary: This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. Aurora James’s story is not a “success story.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be told that way. Having dropped out of high school, st...
2023-05-107h 09Get Your Favorite Digital Audiobooks Instantly OnlineWildflower: A Memoir - Aurora JamesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620425 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wildflower: A Memoir
Author: Aurora James
Narrator: Aurora James
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 2.5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary: This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. Aurora James’s story is not a “success story.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be told that way. Having dropped out of high school, st...
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Title: Wildflower: A Memoir
Author: Aurora James
Narrator: Aurora James
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 2.5 of Total 2
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary: This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. Aurora James’s story is not a “success story.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be told that way. Having dropped out of high schoo...
2023-05-097h 09
Life with MariannaAurora James on Making an Impact, Overcoming Challenges in Business, and Finding JoyAurora James, the visionary behind Brother Vellies, 15% Pledge, and the author of "Wildflower: A Memoir" opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship and shares valuable insights on starting and running a successful company. From being a creative to understanding the business world and tackling the challenges of fundraising, Aurora provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of seeking out resources and knowledge to empower yourself in the entrepreneurial landscape, while sharing her journey of motivation through advocacy. Prepare to be inspired as Aurora James shares her entrepreneurial wisdom and encourages us to embrace unexpected moments while allowing...
2023-05-0943 min
Unhinged with Amrit027 Pushing P(*perseverance & pivoting) with Aurora James — founder of Fifteen Percent Pledge and Brother Vellies on her new memoir, WildflowerSometimes a single idea can change the way we all live for the better, and that’s what Aurora James did. Founder of Fifteen Percent Pledge, a racial justice organization that’s redirected over 10 billion(!!) dollars into black owned businesses. She’s the beauty and brains behind the coveted luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies and now she’s adding author to the list… Aurora is the definition of being the change you want to be in the world. She joins us this week to chat about her brilliant and touching memoir, Wildflower. We talk all things pushing P (pivoting and persev...
2023-05-091h 14
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsWildflower: A Memoir by Aurora JamesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620425 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wildflower: A Memoir Author: Aurora James Narrator: Aurora James Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 9 minutes Release date: May 9, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 2.5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: This extraordinary memoir of struggle and perseverance offers new ways of envisioning economic equality for everyone—from a leading activist and fashion pioneer. Aurora James’s story is not a “success story.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be told that way. Having dropped out of high school, struggled with body image, and dabbled in street rac...
2023-05-0910 min
Second LifeWho What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Aurora James on Her Brilliant (and Heartbreaking) New Memoir, Wildflower
Thought leader, founder, designer, activist, and author Aurora James may be best known as the founder of the accessories and footwear brand Brother Vellies, which has supported artisan communities across Africa and beyond. In 2020, she launched the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a call to action for major corporations to create sustainable and supportive ecosystems for Black-owned business which has signed on companies like Sephora and Nordstrom. On this episode however, she’s here to discuss her highly personal, emotional, and absolutely brilliant memoir, Wildflower. In the book, Aurora shares both beautiful and heartbreaking stories from her childhood to the present da...
2023-05-0342 min
The Who What Wear PodcastAurora James on Her Brilliant (and Heartbreaking) New Memoir, Wildflower
Thought leader, founder, designer, activist, and author Aurora James may be best known as the founder of the accessories and footwear brand Brother Vellies, which has supported artisan communities across Africa and beyond. In 2020, she launched the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a call to action for major corporations to create sustainable and supportive ecosystems for Black-owned business which has signed on companies like Sephora and Nordstrom. On this episode however, she’s here to discuss her highly personal, emotional, and absolutely brilliant memoir, Wildflower. In the book, Aurora shares both beautiful and heartbreaking stories from her childhood to the present da...
2023-05-0342 min
Impact Church Aurora PodcastGOOD Friday 2023 - Pastor James Berry & Pastor Jamin BeckerFriday April 7, 2023Good Friday Service with Pastor James Berry of Harvest of Faith Church
2023-04-081h 11
The Gateway To The Rockies PodcastJames Grevious, Rebels In The GardenVeteran Master Sergeant James Grevious created Rebels in The Garden to teach the children in his family how to cultivate food in their own backyard. That ambition evolved into Rebel Marketplace, a bi-monthly farmer's market at Aurora's Del Mar Park that provides a vital community space for local growers & vendors and teaches valuable business skills to future generations.
2023-03-2125 min
Strange Things with Chris JamesAurora TexasIn 1897 an airship crashed in Aurora Texas. In the wreckage the citizens found a pilot. He was described as "not being from this Earth." The body was buried in the local cemetery. Today, all attempts to exhume the body have been blocked by local authorities. This story, along with a few other crashes from the past should keep you entertained for today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-things-with-chris-james--4931876/support.
2023-02-101h 02
Aurora Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ PodcastHow to Calculate Cash on Cash Return on InvestmentLearn how to calculate Cash on Cash Return on Investment for rental properties in Aurora.
James walks you through, step-by-step, how to calculate Cash on Cash Return on Investment for rental properties in Aurora including all the sub-calculations including Gross Potential Income (GPI), Gross Operating Income (GOI), Operating Expenses (OpEx), Net Operating Income (NOI), and Cash Flow. And, where to get every number you'll need to do the calculations yourself.
Find out why it is hard to give you an idea of what a typical Cash on Cash Return on Investment calculation might be on...
2023-01-201h 06Aurora Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ PodcastCalculating Cap Rate for Rental Properties: A Step-by-Step GuideLearn how to calculate cap rate on rental properties in Aurora.
James walks you through, step-by-step, how to calculate capitalization rate (cap rate) on rental properties in Aurora including all the sub-calculations including Gross Potential Income (GPI), Gross Operating Income (GOI), Operating Expenses (OpEx), and Net Operating Income (NOI). And, where to get every number you'll need to do the calculations yourself.
Find out what a typical cap rate might be including some historical cap rates for a variety of investment types.
Learn how cap rate is similar to Cash on Cash Return...
2023-01-1343 minAurora Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ PodcastWhy You Still Might Want to Invest in Real Estate in Aurora Despite High Prices, High Interest Rates, and Lagging RentsReal estate prices in Aurora are high. Mortgage interest rates are high. Rents are lagging in Aurora. Is real estate a good investment in Aurora right now?
In this special webinar James discusses why you might still want to invest in real estate in Aurora despite high prices, high interest rates, and lagging rents.
James will discuss why Charlie Munger says that the first $100K is the hardest. Plus, why its not ALWAYS just about cash flow with real estate investments and why you still might want to invest in real estate in Aurora despite...
2023-01-061h 02
UFO - Extraterrestrial RealityAurora UFO crash reporter made gargantuan journalistic blunderAn alien spacecraft along with its extraterrestrial pilot apparently crashed in the small Texas town of Aurora in April 1897. It should have been the biggest story of all time, but the reporter - along with others - failed to give the event the coverage it demanded. Also, other alleged UFO crashes that occurred before the 1947 Roswell event are discussed.
Links/Sources: Local News: Before Roswell: the Cape Girardeau UFO of 1941 (10/26/17) | The Arrow (southeastarrow.com)
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2022-12-0132 minAurora Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ PodcastReal Estate Nomad™ in AuroraThe Nomad™ real estate investing strategy has you buying properties as an owner-occupant, living in them for at least a year… to fulfil your obligations to the lender for getting a low/nothing down loan with better interest rates… then converting them to a rental and moving into a new property.
Repeat this until you have the number of rental properties you desire.
But, how does the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy work in Aurora with Aurora housing prices, rents, taxes, insurance and rents with today’s interest rates?
How quickly can you achieve fi...
2022-11-2658 min
Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchST. JAMES OF JERUSALEM, BROTHER OF JESUS AND MARTYR"A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own
household" (Matt. 13:58). James the Just was once offended at Jesus'
"wisdom and ... mighty works" (Matt. 13:54). But he came to faith
following His resurrection, when Jesus appeared to him (1 Cor. 15:7).
He then became a leader of the Early Church in Jerusalem, present at
the council recorded in Acts 15. There James recognized from the
prophets that Jesus was the Lord
"known from of old" and returned to
rebuild David's fallen tent and restore it,
"that the remnant of mankind
may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who...
2022-10-2619 min
2022-10-1832 minAurora Real Estate Investing & Real Estate Financial Planning™ PodcastThrowback: Future Narrative Process™ for Aurora Real Estate InvestorsLearn this advanced goal setting process for real estate investors called the Future Narrative Process (or Future Narrative Checklist).This is a throwback recording from 2012 when James first taught the process live.
Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating wi...
2022-09-3050 min
The Real Estate Education PodcastA Grass Ban in Aurora? Property in Puerta Vallarta Mexico, and the La Vista CampgroundAurora Colorado has a potential ordinance banning cool-weather turf like Kentucky Blue Grass and Fescue in all new developments. What you need to know about buying property in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Some of the amenities available at the La Vista Campground west of Pueblo, Colorado.
2022-09-0622 min
Rocky Road Aurora PodcastEpisode 32 - James Brinkerhoff Jr. of EdunHappy Labor day weekend! Let's get into some gardening from someone who has been around the world learning how to bring nature into the grow. Listen to James Brinkerhoff speak about how essential and sustainable it is to use the techniques discussed in this episode. James Brinkerhoff Jr. is the Co-Founder, CMO, Product Developer, and natural framing advocate at Edun, the super natural garden.
2022-09-051h 02Rocky Road Aurora PodcastEpisode 32 - James Brinkerhoff Jr. of EdunHappy Labor day weekend! Let's get into some gardening from someone who has been around the world learning how to bring nature into the grow. Listen to James Brinkerhoff speak about how essential and sustainable it is to use the techniques discussed in this episode. James Brinkerhoff Jr. is the Co-Founder, CMO, Product Developer, and natural framing advocate at Edun, the super natural garden.
2022-09-051h 02
The James Protin PodcastPublish Your Story | The James Protin PodcastOur guest for Episode #27 of the podcast is Cori Wamsley, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, works with business owners who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them create a legacy and be seen as an expert while building a relationship with the reader. Cori has 18 years’ experience as a professional writer and editor, including 10 years with the Departments of Energy and Justice and four years as the executive editor of Inspiring Lives Magazine. She also wrote eight fiction books and one non...
2022-09-0554 min
The Nordy PodEp 12. Aurora James & Emma Grede, Founder & Chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent PledgeIn this episode we're going to mix things up a bit and interview two people at once: the founder and the chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Aurora James and Emma Grede. As the founder of Brother Vellies—a brand initially aimed at highlighting African artisan shoemakers—Aurora James learned exactly how difficult it is to gain traction as an up-and-coming company, particularly from the vantage point of an underrepresented segment of the population. So, in May of 2020 immediately following the death of George Floyd, when people began asking the question, "What can we do to help support the Black comm...
2022-07-041h 00
First Pres Aurora Sermon Podcast04-03-2022 Confession is Good for the Soul (James 5 13-18) - Pastor David Goetz04-03-2022 Confession is Good for the Soul (James 5 13-18) - Pastor David Goetz by First Presbyterian Church - Aurora
2022-04-2427 min
Mission Critical with Lance ChungENCORE Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?Aurora James is a force to be reckoned with. Those of you who are tuned in to the world of fashion will likely recognize her name as the designer behind sustainable accessories brand Brother Vellies, a favourite amongst fashion heavyweights like Beyonce, Zendaya, and Solange (to name a few). You may also recognize her for gracing the cover of American Vogue’s coveted September issue in 2020 and, more recently, as the designer behind US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 'Tax the Rich’ gown worn to the 2021 Met Gala. But beyond the fold of fashion, she’s also been hard at work to...
2022-02-0332 min
The James Bachini PodcastYield Farming On Near Protocol's Aurora Blockchain With TrisolarisIn depth article at https://jamesbachini.com/aurora-near-protocol-trisolaris/
In 2021 15 different blockchains exceeded one billion us dollars in total value locked. The early adopters who got into these ecosystems first made exceptional returns. Aurora is built on Near Protocols layer zero and looks set to become another billion dollar defi ecosystem. This video explains the tech, the $800 million incentive program and I'll demonstrate how and why I'm deploying capital to Trisolaris, Aurora's leading decentralised exchange.
2022-01-1805 min
Masters of ScaleRapid Response: How to turn intentions into action, w/Aurora James, founder of the 15 Percent PledgeIn May 2020, as companies began making promises about how they’d help Black-owned businesses in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, Aurora James launched the 15 Percent Pledge initiative with an Instagram post. Tagging major retailers, she declared that 15% of retail shelf space should belong to Black-owned businesses. And she's helped these companies turn promise into action, unlocking $10 billion in revenue for Black-owned businesses. It's a relatable story for any small business or team: the tactics and strategies that allow one small but dedicated effort to deliver outsized results. Read a transcript of this interview at: mastersofscale.com...
2021-11-1833 min
Rapid ResponseHow to turn intentions into action, w/15 Percent Pledge founder Aurora JamesIn May 2020, as companies began making promises about how they’d help Black-owned businesses in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, Aurora James launched the 15 Percent Pledge initiative with an Instagram post. Tagging major retailers, she declared that 15% of retail shelf space should belong to Black-owned businesses. And she's helped these companies turn promise into action, unlocking $10 billion in revenue for Black-owned businesses. It's a relatable story for any small business or team: the tactics and strategies that allow one small but dedicated effort to deliver outsized results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
2021-11-1833 min
Mission Critical with Lance ChungAurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?Aurora James is a force to be reckoned with. Those of you who are tuned in to the world of fashion will likely recognize her name as the designer behind sustainable accessories brand Brother Vellies, a favourite amongst fashion heavyweights like Beyonce, Zendaya, and Solange (to name a few). You may also recognize her for gracing the cover of American Vogue’s coveted September issue in 2020 and, more recently, as the designer behind US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 'Tax the Rich’ gown worn to the 2021 Met Gala. But beyond the fold of fashion, she’s also been hard at work to...
2021-09-1632 min
The Edge Church AuroraPray & Praise In Faith (James 5:13-18)James: The Intersection of Faith & Life
James 5:13-18
James concludes his letter to the early church with a reminder to believers that their prayers and praise are powerful, when done in faith. Pastor Steve Van Denend explores what this looks like in our lives today.
2021-06-2830 min
The Edge Church AuroraDeveloping Patience & Perseverance Through Suffering (James 5:7-12)James 5:7-12 calls for us to develop patience & perseverance through our suffering. Job provides us with an example of how we can respond to the hard times we will all face in this life. Join Pastor Neil Schori as he provides us with biblical and practical advise for facing and overcoming the hard times in our lives.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, June 20, 2021. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2021-06-2127 min
Inside Commerce: Ecommerce Strategy, CX and Technology PodcastEpisode 78: Quiz Clothing on 10 Years of Ecommerce Growth with Aurora CommerceIn our 78th episode, we're joined by Haroun Saleemi (Head of Ecommerce at Quiz Clothing) and Thomas Cahalan (Founder of Aurora) to talk about how high-volume fashion brand Quiz Clothing has used with the Aurora ecommerce platform to drive growth and to explore the reasons why they remain committed to the fast-growing platform.
2021-06-1548 min
UFO - Extraterrestrial RealityThe 1897 Aurora Spaceship CrashA large cigar-shaped object crashed in the small Texas town of Aurora in 1897, and the pilot of the craft, according to newspaper reports of the time, "was not of this Earth."
2021-05-1726 min
Expressions The PodcastEpisode 4 - James and Jon LaxtonFormerly of the band The Noolands, James and Jon Laxton share with us how they are handling the change in their musical career and the world through covid times.Ending music: Cyote - Hip Hop 603 - By Mikey CuthbertsonIntro music: Musictoday80: https://www.instagram.com/musictoday8... https://twitter.com/musictoday80 https://www.facebook.com/musictoday80/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsF... Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/mIyHI-dyP_s...
2021-05-041h 19
The Borealis ExperienceEp.31 The fear of the unknown interview with James Olsen.Hey there,You can create hell on earth with your mind or you can decide to open your mind and heart and....This Interview will open YOUR heart,give you hope and leave you empowered.James shares his view on racism and how he addresses it.A week ago he was in a situation where other people would have said.. this is racism.. but instead of jumping into conclusions he decided to see the situation from a different perspective. A perspective that left him feeling good about...
2021-04-2158 min
The Edge Church AuroraAn Introduction to JamesThe Intersection of Faith & Life: An Introduction to James
Pastor Neil Schori kicks off our new sermon series with an introduction to the book of James.
2021-04-1421 minThe Borealis ExperienceEp.24 How to not fall back into bad habits. w/ James OlsenHey there,You don't have to be a drug addict or angry person to feel triggered. We all sometimes encounter situations that deeply trigger us. A situation where we have to make a choice. Fall back into old patterns? Or try out a new way of solving problems?When you decide to move on and let go of bad/self-destructive habits you will be tested.There is no way around it.James Olsen was so kind to share his story here with you He was more than tested. He...
2021-04-1330 min
More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneAurora James | More Than One Thing with Athena CalderoneThis week, fashion designer, activist, business owner, and CFDA Award Winner, Aurora James graces the podcast. Aurora is the founder and creative director of Brother Vellies, the sustainable, ethically made, luxury, accessory brand. Always true to her vision of a more just world, she is also the founder of the 15% Pledge, which urges retailers to allocate 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. But how did Aurora go from flunking out of college to getting crowned GQ’s Change Agents of the Year? Tune in to hear her tell about all the highs and lows–– including rebounding from nearly losing her bu...
2021-02-0354 min
Second LifeAurora James Returns! The Founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge is Back
As the founder of Brother Vellies, a sustainable luxury accessories brand supporting local artisan economies all over the world, Aurora James has been pushing the fashion industry forward and reframing our definition of a luxury good for some time now. On this episode of Second Life, we’re welcoming Aurora back to discuss new projects that have solidified her status as a visionary changemaker and industry leader—including the 15 Percent Pledge, a nonprofit advocacy organization urging major retailers to commit 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.
2020-11-2359 min
Hidden Away: Biblical MeditationsEndurance: James 1:3-4You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance. Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won’t need anything.James 1:3-4 GW
2020-11-1906 min
James Sturtevant Hacking Engagement140 Formative Assessment that’s Engaging and Relevant...Starring Aurora Dollins, Brianna Pasco, and Alex StatonFormative assessment is not done enough. I believe that part of the problem is that teachers simply don’t know enough about it, or how to do it. I was unclear on both of these counts a decade ago. It makes me sad to think of all the students who matriculated through my class before I became aware of this powerful tactic. Hopefully, this episode will inspire and enlighten you. I finally have students joining me once again. Aurora Dollins, Brianna Pasco, and Alex Staton are students in my Assessment class at Muskingum University. I love interviewing Education ma...
2020-09-2431 min
Your Best Friend's Podcast18 - Accessing Your Higher Self with James McCraeThis week I sat down with James McCrae of @wordsarevibrations. We talk about Ego, how to react to the world changing around you, and how his life turned upside down when Hurricane Sandy hit.
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2020-05-2133 min
Business of HYPEAurora James of Brother VelliesThe New York based designer, by way of Toronto, created her cult label Brother Vellies in 2013 after discovering her love for Veldskoen (known as vellies or “desert boots”) during a trip to Africa. Worn by numerous celebrities from Beyonce and Solange to Zendaya, Brother Vellies garnered a cult following, having won the CFDA Fashion Fund in 2015.
Rather than a one-to-one model, Aurora created Brother Vellies in hopes to give jobs to local artisans in Africa by collaborating with their workshops to commission shoes and sell them back in the U.S. She emphasizes that America’s constant need f...
2020-02-0257 minBusiness of HYPEAurora James of Brother VelliesThe New York based designer, by way of Toronto, created her cult label Brother Vellies in 2013 after discovering her love for Veldskoen (known as vellies or “desert boots”) during a trip to Africa. Worn by numerous celebrities from Beyonce and Solange to Zendaya, Brother Vellies garnered a cult following, having won the CFDA Fashion Fund in 2015.
Rather than a one-to-one model, Aurora created Brother Vellies in hopes to give jobs to local artisans in Africa by collaborating with their workshops to commission shoes and sell them back in the U.S. She emphasizes that America’s constant need f...
2020-02-0257 min
Second LifeAurora James: Brother Vellies Founder and Creative Director
There was a time when Aurora James never thought she'd have a seat at the proverbial table. Now, after dipping her toes in multiple industries, she's at the helm of the sustainable fashion company Brother Vellies and is proof that if you have a goal, you can make it happen, even if that means finding a new way of getting there. "I always knew that I wanted to work in fashion. I just knew that fashion wasn't working for me in a way that I needed it to," she tells us. Originally broadcast on Aug...
2019-08-0547 min
Ambition 2.0Selling a vision for sustainable fashion, with Aurora James of Brother VelliesThanks to our friends over at TUMI, we’re able to bring you a special, bonus episode of the podcast, recorded live in front of an audience at the Girlboss Rally in L.A.! On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Aurora walks us through how she founded Brother Vellies with just $3,500 dollars in her pocket. The goal, she says, was to introduce traditional African shoes to the rest of the world while adhering to ethical and sustainable fashion practices. Plus, she shares how she maintains a healthy relationship with social media and her thoughts on why brick-and-mortar stores still ha...
2019-07-1950 min
Level Unlocked PodcastEpisode 11: Self-Induced Aurora BorealisIt's the James and Jeff show part 2! Tonight we talk about stuff and other stuff!
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2019-04-161h 23
Energy Unplugged by AuroraEP.2 - Spring Forum Preview with James Samworth, Greencoat CapitalThe Aurora Spring Forum on 19th March is one of the leading gatherings of the European energy industry, bringing together industry leaders in an exclusive and intimate setting in Oxford. The Forum is a serious attempt to discuss the medium and long term challenges of the industry. This includes: the climate change agenda, the huge regulatory uncertainty created by Brexit in the UK, coal-phase-out, levy and grid charging reforms in Germany and other European countries, and the pace of technological change that is fundamentally reshaping our industry. James Samworth is the co-head of Greencoat Capital's bioenergy division, and he is...
2019-02-2706 minFirst Pres Aurora Sermon PodcastJanuary 27, 2019: Facing Suffering Honestly & Hopefully(James 1:1-5) - Rev. Jeffrey LancasterJanuary 27, 2019: Facing Suffering Honestly & Hopefully(James 1:1-5) - Rev. Jeffrey Lancaster by First Presbyterian Church - Aurora
2019-01-2840 min
Second LifeAurora James: Brother Vellies Founder
There was a time when Aurora James never thought she'd have a seat at the proverbial table. Now, after dipping her toes in multiple industries, she's at the helm of the sustainable fashion company Brother Vellies and is proof that if you have a goal, you can make it happen, even if that means finding a new way of getting there. "I always knew that I wanted to work in fashion. I just knew that fashion wasn't working for me in a way that I needed it to," she tells Hillary Kerr on episode 25 of Second Life.
2018-08-0645 min
The Unseen Hour30 - AURORA - Join Us UndergroundAs an independent theatre practicioner, Strideforth brings his talents to VAULT Festival in the bustling district of Barbacides in Carcos, but finds his ambitions frustrated by an audience composed entirely of zombies.For upcoming live shows see www.unseenhour.com/live-shows.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Josh Morrall and performed by Mat Burt. Guest musician: Tim Wilson. With a special safety announcement from Andy George. (That's all three festival directors and the communications director of VAULT Festival!) Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard....
2018-05-1130 min