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FluentFiction - WelshFinding Beauty in the Unexpected: Gwyneth Hits Her StrideFluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected: Gwyneth Hits Her Stride Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Drwy drysau mawr yr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, cerddodd Gwyneth a Emrys.En: Through the grand doors of the Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd, Gwyneth and Emrys walked.Cy: Roedd yr aer yn crisp, er bod y gaeaf wedi cyrraedd, y tu mewn i'r amgueddfa roedd cynhesrwydd a golau yn croesawu ymwelwyr.En: The air was...
2026-01-1116 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal Leaders Reunite: Insights from the GELF NYC Dinner and What’s Ahead for 2026In this episode of The Global Ecommerce Leaders Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Jim Okamura deliver a comprehensive deep dive into the state of global retail and ecommerce, anchored by insights from the recent GELF NYC reboot dinner—the first major in-person gathering of the community in some time. With global executives from leading international brands in the room, the event served as both a reunion and a reality check on the forces reshaping cross-border commerce.Jim and Michael reflect on the energy in New York—highlighted by lively discussions around brand integrity, organizational design, and the risi...
2025-11-1329 minFluentFiction - WelshAutumn Leaves: An Artist's Journey to Confidence & ConnectionFluent Fiction - Welsh: Autumn Leaves: An Artist's Journey to Confidence & Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r awyrgylch yn y Castell Caerdydd yn hudolus.En: The atmosphere in Castell Caerdydd is enchanting.Cy: Mae'r dyddiau hydrefol yn dod â lliwiau cynnes i'r golau trwy'r ffenestri gothig.En: The autumn days bring warm colors to the light through the Gothic windows.Cy: Yn y galeri celf, mae Emyr yn sefyll y...
2025-10-0614 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal Trade Uncertainty, GELF’s Reboot, Dinner in The Big Apple, and the Road to 2026!In the latest episode of The Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Jim Okamura return to the mic to tackle one of the most pressing issues in international retail: uncertainty in global commerce. From the shifting dynamics of tariffs and the elimination of de minimis thresholds to the resilience of brands doubling down on cross-border strategies, this conversation is essential listening for executives navigating today’s volatile environment.Jim reflects on a busy summer spent speaking at industry events, including Shoptalk, the Parcel Forum, and gatherings hosted by international trade groups. Across these forums, the me...
2025-10-0333 min
ZUKUNFT STADT#34 TIKTAK Galilei - Next Level WohnstraßeFolge #34 widmet sich dem Projekt TIKTAK Galilei. Im Sommersemester 2024 haben 23 Studierende im Rahmen des Masterwahlmoduls Stadt und Landschaft die Galileigasse am Alsergrund in Wien neu gestaltet: Aus einer Wohnstraße wurde eine Fußgänger:innenzone. Ein Jahr später feiern wir den Gewinn des VCÖ Mobilitätspreises Österreich 2025 in derKategorie Kindgerechtes Verkehrssystem sowie eine Auszeichnung beim VCÖ Mobilitätspreis Wien. Das nehmen wir zum Anlass, um noch einmal gemeinsam auf das Projekt zurückzublicken. Lena Hohenkamp (ifoer) hat hierfür Jan Gartner (Raumpioniere) Ronja Gelf (Master Raumplanung), Katrin Hagen (landscape), Philip Krassnitzer (ehem. LA 21) und Alexandra Weber (Master Raumplanung...
2025-09-2659 min
The Voice of RetailJim Okamura, Partner at McMillan Doolittle on what is now, new and the future of local and global retail commerce live from the CommerceNext Growth ShowIn this must-listen episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc is joined by seasoned retail strategist Jim Okamura, Partner at McMillan Doolittle and Co-Founder of the Global E-commerce Leaders Forum (GELF). Recorded live at the CommerceNext show in New York City, the two Canadians delve deeply into the current and future state of retail, blending global expertise with practical insights from the ground up.The conversation begins with Jim's background and a look at McMillan Doolittle's role in driving innovation across various retail formats. Known for their globally respected annual Retail Innovations report, Jim explains...
2025-06-2728 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal e-Commerce Leaders Forum Reset: Jim Okamura, Co-Founder of GELF, with a tribute to Kent Allen and sharing "What's Next"In this insightful new installment of the Global e-Commerce Leaders Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc reconnects with Jim Okamura, Co-Founder of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum (GELF), to discuss the future of global retail, the evolving mission of GELF, and how the community is responding to today’s rapidly changing international marketplace. They begin by reflecting on the legacy of the late Kent Allen, a fellow GELF Co-Founder whose passing deeply impacted the organization and the broader e-commerce sector. Jim shares stories of Kent’s passion for connecting people and forging solutions, highlighting how Kent’s genuine commitment to global growth...
2025-04-0923 min
Growing Stronger TogetherInnovative Approaches to Early Literacy | Families on FridaysUniting Tennessee for Early Literacy: A Collaborative EffortIn this episode of the Growing Stronger Together podcast, host Kim Hale, a faculty member at East Tennessee State University and director at the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development, welcomes Katie Elam from the statewide early literacy education collaborative, Select, associated with the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF). They discuss Select's aim to break down barriers, facilitate collaboration across the state of Tennessee, and share insights on various initiatives focused on early literacy, such as the Imagination Library, literacy buses, and innovative community and caregiver...
2024-05-1722 min
GHOSTMAN RADIO STATION (2) -Spotify EditionRed Dwarf s7 e 6 Beyond A JokeStarbug passes an old derelict spaceship, the SS Centauri, which Kryten scavenges for supplies. He finds some live lobsters in stasis and brings them aboard to cook a fine supper. This is convenient, since it is exactly five years to the day since Kryten was rescued from the wreck of the Nova 5 and he was looking for a way to celebrate the anniversary. Meanwhile, Kochanski (Chloë Annett) decides to educate Lister (Craig Charles) and Cat (Danny John-Jules) on the finer points of etiquette by introducing them to a virtual reality rendition of "Pride and Prejudice Land" in "Jane Austen W...
2024-03-0615 minGrowing Stronger TogetherGovernor's Early Literacy Foundation Promotes Reading and Provides Books for Children | Families on FridaysAbout the Guest:
Heather Logan is a seasoned professional dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy. With a rich career history in working with children, Heather has recently transitioned to a role as Regional Program Manager for the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) in East Tennessee. Her work encompasses supporting literacy initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and K-3 Home Library programs, advocating for literacy and learning through books for children from birth through the early school years. Heather's passion for reading and developing early educational resources is evident in her proactive approach to meeting with county affiliates...
2024-01-1942 min
GHOSTMAN RADIO STATION (2) -Spotify EditionRed Dwarf s 6 e4 Emohawk -Polymorph IIStarbug is attacked by an advanced Space Corps enforcement probe, for looting from derelict ships. The crew manage to escape by entering GELF space but Starbug crashes on a moon. Lister must marry the GELF chieftain's daughter in exchange for an oxygen breathing unit. The crew escape with the engine part during Lister's honeymoon, but the GELF chieftain sends his pet, a polymorph, after them to retrieve his new son-in-law.
2024-01-1818 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2023 DeBrief with co-founders Kent Allen and Jim OkamuraGreetings and welcome to Season Three of the Global eCommerce Leaders #podcast, picking up from the New York edition of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum, where I met and chatted with some of the most interesting global commerce leaders in the world live in person in the Stream Commerce podcast studio, gathered as part of the thriving GELF community.This season is brought to you by Stream Commerce, a full-service consultancy that ideates, strategizes, and executes growth marketing solutions for our clients. They partner with people and brands they believe in to create websites that are deeply...
2023-11-1328 min
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisHere Are Some Delish One-Tray Dishes According To Gelf AndersonTired of spending as long cleaning up after dinner as you did cooking? Gelf Anderson tells us all about why 'River Cottage Great Roasts' is full of one-tray dishes – and shares some of his favourites!For the full chat, press the play button on this page.
2023-10-0106 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal eCommerce Leaders Forum October NYC 2023 PreviewOn Thursday October 12th, the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum (GELF) community will be back in New York City live and in-person for another full day of learning, sharing and networking. Join global ecommerce leaders from leading DTC and retail brands for keynotes, breakout sessions, peer/executive discussions/meetups and networking as we return to Convene Midtown Westin October! In this episode, GELF co-founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura give us an exclusive preview of the fantastic speakers and thought leadership that is part of the agenda for the GELF NYC 2023 forum. I'll be there in the StreamCommerce po...
2023-08-1517 min
Mut an der HandMut an der Hand der Podcast - Folge 129 / Susanne Gelf - "JETZT HANDELN"In Folge 129 spreche ich mit Susanne Gelf. Susie ist Clownin, Reittherapeutin und Klimaaktivistin.
Wir sprechen unter anderem darüber:
*Warum Susie Clownin geworden ist.
*Wie alles was Sie tut zusammen passt.
*Wie Schauspielerei in ihr Leben kam.
*Wie wichtig es ist, dass wir verstehen, dass die Welt "Fieber" hat.
*Das jeder einzelne etwas dazu beitragen kann, dass es auf der Welt besser wird.
Instagram: @suzaluna27
Clownin Toni
http://www.wir-bringen-ein-lachen.de/
Wichtig ist e...
2023-07-181h 14
Mut an der HandMut an der Hand der Podcast – Folge 129 / Susanne Gelf – „JETZT HANDELN“In Folge 129 spreche ich mit Susanne Gelf. Susie ist Clownin, Reittherapeutin und Klimaaktivistin.
Wir sprechen unter anderem darüber:
*Warum Susie Clownin geworden ist.
*Wie alles was Sie tut zusammen passt.
*Wie Schauspielerei in ihr Leben kam.
*Wie wichtig es ist, dass wir verstehen, dass die Welt "Fieber" hat.
*Das jeder einzelne etwas dazu beitragen kann, dass es auf der Welt besser wird.
Instagram: @suzaluna27
Clownin Toni
http://www.wir-bringen-ein-lachen.de/
Wichtig ist einfach in d...
2023-07-1800 min
Mut an der HandMut an der Hand der Podcast – Folge 129 / Susanne Gelf – „JETZT HANDELN“In Folge 129 spreche ich mit Susanne Gelf. Susie ist Clownin, Reittherapeutin und Klimaaktivistin.
Wir sprechen unter anderem darüber:
*Warum Susie Clownin geworden ist.
*Wie alles was Sie tut zusammen passt.
*Wie Schauspielerei in ihr Leben kam.
*Wie wichtig es ist, dass wir verstehen, dass die Welt "Fieber" hat.
*Das jeder einzelne etwas dazu beitragen kann, dass es auf der Welt besser wird.
Instagram: @suzaluna27
Clownin Toni
http://www.wir-bringen-ein-lachen.de/
Wichtig ist einfach in d...
2023-07-1800 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastJessica Quick & Denise Dente, Co-Founders and Managing Principals at Buzz Beauté, live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-06-2722 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastNisha Oza, Head of PR & Partnerships, KOS, live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-05-1628 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastKaren Deveny, AVP, Digital Strategy, Bath & Body Works International, live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-05-0917 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastJon Safran, CEO, KEH Camera, live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-04-1719 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastCatherine Hoffman Seaton, VP Marketing at Windsor Fashions & Caroline Nuckolls, Head of Sales - Americas at Bambuser live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-04-0323 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastBenjamin Cohen, Co-founder & COO at Glopal, live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-03-2015 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastMichael Relich, Co-CEO, Pacsun and Matthew Merrilees: CEO, North America, Global-e, Live from GELF 2023 in LAGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.And if you have questions about whether or not your international Klaviyo email marketing and paid performance marketing with Meta and...
2023-03-0621 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastDeborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭 CEO & Founder at Coresight Research live from GELF NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health...
2023-02-2015 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastAlexa Ritacco, Chief Marketing Officer at Jenni Kayne live from GELF NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health...
2023-02-1316 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastJean Kany, Vice President - Head of Global Enterprise Retail chez CITCON live from GELF NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health...
2023-02-0818 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastNita Lathia, Head of Marketplaces at Passport, live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health...
2023-01-0515 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastPeter McMath, CRO for WPIC Marketing + Technologies live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health...
2023-01-0515 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastStephanie Rado Taormina, Founder at Have Some Fun Today live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than just build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, h...
2022-12-3020 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastPatrick Frith, Global Trade Executive, Avalara, live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than just build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, h...
2022-12-1519 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastLynn Power CEO & Co-Founder, MASAMI Haircare, live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than just build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, h...
2022-11-3021 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastBrian Bourke, Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics, live from GELF 2022 in NYCGreetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service, full-funnel e-commerce consultancy bringing together the boldest and brightest innovators, strategists, and e-commerce experts. They are the Shopify Plus expert that does more than just build sites.The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, h...
2022-11-0120 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGet Ready for Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum 2022 Sept 29 in NYC!Recorded live in New York, GELF Co-Founder Kent Allen sets the stage and gets us ready for the NYC GELF event happening September 29th back in New York The 2022 Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum brings together the top thought leaders and players in the global cross-border industry and in this episode Kent outline the key issues on the minds of top executives that will make up the agenda for this years event. If you liked this podcast, you can follow us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music podcast channel or your favorite podcast platform, please rate and...
2022-08-3128 min
Cooking the Books with Gilly SmithGelf Alderson: Great SaladsThis week, Gilly is with Gelf Alderson, executive chef at River Cottage and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s main man to talk his new book Great Salads.You know you’re going to get quality food chat when it comes from River Cottage, and after playing captain’s mate there for the last 10 years, Gelf is still pulling rabbits out of the bag. Literally. Gilly asks him what makes a River Cottage chef then, now and as we continue to look for ways to eat amazing food to save the planet.Don't forget that Leiths...
2022-08-0430 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal Ecommerce Leaders Forum L.A. 2022 Recap with Co-Founders Kent Allen and Jim OkamuraIn this special episode GELF Co-Founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura take us through a recap of the GELF event held recently in 2022. If you liked this podcast, you can follow us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music podcast channel or your favorite podcast platform, please rate and review with a five star rating and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on Lin...
2022-05-0325 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGELF LA 2022 Preview: June Van Heel at Bala, Isabel Gan, Rose Planet International Brand Management and Nicole Granucci, Citcon.Welcome back to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, episode 23!I’m your host Michael LeBlanc and in today’s episode, a preview to the great thought leadership live in person on the stage at the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum happening April 21st in L.A., I get a sneak preview chatting with June Van Heel, Head of International at Bala, Isabel Gan, Founder/CEO of Rose Planet International Brand Management Inc and Nicole Granucci, Vice President of Product Marketing of Citcon. Together with GELF co-founder Kent Allen they will be exploring where the best oppor...
2022-04-1417 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastThe Echo-Boom of Global eCommerce: Kent Allen and Jim Okamura, Co-Founders of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum Getting Ready for GELF LA 2022Welcome to Global eCommerce Tech Talks, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. Live from my podcasting studio high above the Vegas sands during Shoptalk 2022, I sit down and talk about the latest news and developments in the global eCommerce industry with two of the sharpest minds in the space.Kent Allen and Jim Okamura, consultants, advisors, industry analysts and co-founders of the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum, are back as my special guests in-person together for an exclusive interview in my Las Vegas podcast studio. We catch up and talk about the latest developments in glo...
2022-04-0630 min
The Voice of RetailThe Echo-Boom of Global eCommerce: Kent Allen and Jim Okamura, Co-Founders of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum Live from Last VegasWelcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. Live from my podcasting studio high above the Vegas sands during Shoptalk 2022, I sit down and talk about the latest news and developments in the global eCommerce industry with two of the sharpest minds in the space. Kent Allen and Jim Okamura, consultants, advisors, industry analysts and co-founders of the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum, are back as my special guests in-person together for an exclusive interview in my...
2022-04-0431 min
Future Commerce[Step by Step] How do I Begin Selling Internationally? (Feat. Kent Allen, Co-Founder of GELF)Have a More Holistic Global View of the WorldKent Allen is the Co-Founder of GELF, who has been in the ecosystem and helping lead the conversation of cross-border for 25 years“We've got to realize that the very nature of digital commerce is cross-border.” -KentIn the last few years we’ve seen a boom in eCommerce, which has inherently led to a boom in cross-borderThe monkey paw of cross-border is having to be extremely specific when manifesting things in the eCommerce worldCross-border eCommerce is a diversification play. It’s an opportunity to be relevant to your consumer and the next...
2022-03-2246 min
The Voice of RetailThe Elements of Choice, a feature interview with Columbia Business School professor and author Eric J. JohnsonWelcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.The way we decide matters. So says Eric Johnson, director of the Centre for Decision Sciences at Columbia Business School and author of the new book “The Elements of Choice”In a great conversation we delve into the architecture of choice - according to Eric, every time we make a choice, our minds go through an elaborate process most of us never notice. We talk about how all of this applies to our...
2022-03-1124 min
TSBA: Your Education Source PodcastDolly Parton’s Imagination LibraryIn today’s episode, I’m speaking with James Pond, President of the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), as he discusses the operation behind Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and how GELF aids in the success of the Imagination Library in Tennessee. GELF equips Tennessee's children with books and literacy tools to encourage lifelong learning. GELF has grown from a book-gifting program to an early literacy organization, offering multiple programs where all Tennessee children have access to the resources, guidance, and support they need to become lifelong learners. These programs include Birth-5 Book Delivery through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library...
2022-01-0617 min
Leggende in Taverna - PodcastPECCATO CAPITALE: LA PORTA PER L'OSCURITÀ - EP.5 - ALLA RICERCA DI CASABenvenuti Avventurieri nell' Ep. 5 di "Peccato Capitale: la porta per l'oscurità", la nostra nuova avventura a Dungeons and Dragons 5e, che pubblicheremo qui ogni giovedì alle 18:00.Ritrovati al cospetto di Gelf il Folle, i nostri avventurieri inizialmente sembrano molto preoccupati, ma parlando con lui capiscono le sue buone intenzioni e gli rivelano di avere il suo tomo. Gelf spiega loro che si trovano in una dimensione specchio rispetto al mondo reale e che lui è rimasto intrappolato lì per un esperimento andato male, che ha legato il tomo alla creatura oscura che vive in questa nuova dimensione e che la domina. Inol...
2021-12-091h 38
ASCO EducationCancer Topics - New Therapies for Lymphoma (Part 2)In the second part of this ASCO Education Podcast episode, Dr. Sonali Smith (University of Chicago Medicine) and Dr. Paolo Strati (MD Anderson Cancer Center) discuss the application of new therapies for mantle cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma through examination of challenging patient cases. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts | Additional resources: education.asco.org | Contact Us Air Date: 11/15/21 TRANSCRIPT [MUSIC PLAYING] SPEAKER: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended for use in...
2021-11-1520 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastScaling Digital-Driven Distribution Globally with Tile & ScalefastThe pandemic-driven shift to ecommerce jolted many international markets where brick-and-mortar stores previously generated most retail sales. This was especially true in LATAM markets where in recent years legacy distributors may have resisted brands’ ecommerce-direct objectives. Kathy Ando, VP of DTC and Marketing, Tile and Xavier Heriat, VP Client Success, Scalefast join me to chat about their backgrounds, answer our "two starts and one stop" question and they speak briefly to their upcoming panel where they weighs] in on the international ecommerce growth opportunities ahead – and the operational challenges they face as digital wholesale disruption transforms the traditional ways that bra...
2021-09-2114 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastA Data-based Model to Drive International DTC Growth Strategies and ProfitabilityWe welcome the GELF community back to the Global Stage as the GELF NYC ’21/CommerceNext In Real Life conference heads into Day 2. Our morning keynote tackles how multi-portfolio brands are investing in global DTC strategies in maturing and fast-growing international markets.Marquee Brands has successfully extended its ‘digital first’ approach to global markets, launching advanced localized webstores across three of the group’s key brands: BCBG, Motherhood and A Pea in the Pod. Marquee Brands’ President – Digital Ventures, Jonathan Greller and Global-e’s CEO North America, Matthew Merrilees, will discuss how customized strategies based on advanced big-data analysis and dyna...
2021-09-1415 min
DELIVERING ECOMMERCEDelivering eCommerce EP 20 Kent Allen Principal of The Research Trust and Co-Founder at GELFDelivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. Today's show is with our Global eCommerce expert Kent Allen! Check out https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/#GELF #eCommerce #Global Today's podcast is sponsonsord by https://www.clickship.com/ClickShip is a top-rated eCommerce shipping solution from Freightcom. ClickShip is an innovative easy-to-use shipping solution for online eCommerce stores that can manage the entire shipping process a...
2021-09-0234 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum New York IRL Speaker Feature: Josh Rockoff, former Chief Digital Officer at Diane von Furstenberg and Juliana Pereira, VP Marketing, Flow CommerceGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen joins Josh Rockoff, former Chief Digital Officer at Diane von Furstenberg and Juliana Pereira, VP of Marketing, Flow Commerce to discuss how Diane von Furstenberg expanded its global e-commerce footprint to shoppers in other markets.Our guests each talk about how the Diane von Furstenberg team leaned into cross-border, offering insight into the strategic approach the brand took to grow their international business as well as share some advice in Michael’s patented “two starts and one stop” format. They will also provide a brief overview of what they will be talk...
2021-09-0216 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum New York IRL Speaker Feature: Valerie de Charette, American Eagle Outfitters & Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, eShop WorldGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen joins Valerie de Charette, Head of International, American Eagle Outfitters and Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, President & Chief Executive Officer, eShopWorld (ESW) Americas to discuss the complexities of expanding globally through direct-to-consumer channels. Valerie and Patrick’s fireside chat will wrap up the morning keynotes at the GELF NYC ’21 Global Stage during our Day 1 program on Tuesday, September 28th. Join us at the upcoming GELF event in New York, September 28th and 29th 2021 where we will be co-located with the CommerceNext In real Life conference at the Sheraton New York Times Square hotel!Our guest...
2021-08-2718 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum New York IRL Speaker Feature: Kai Li, VP of International at REVOLVE, Agustin Farias, International GM at Everlane and Matthew Steinbrecher, Vice President, Platforms & Partnerships at ReachGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen join Kai Li, VP of International at REVOLVE, Agustin Farias, International GM at Everlane and Matthew Steinbrecher, Vice President, Platforms & Partnerships at Reach to catch up on all thing cross-border and talk about their exciting session at of the upcoming GELF event in New York, September 28th and 29th 2021! Our guests each talk about their respective businesses, state of cross-border eCommerce, two starts and one stop advice and finally give a brief overview of what they will be talking about at the NYC IRL GELF 2021 event. There’s light...
2021-08-0917 min
Y Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPodlediad Pigion y Dysgwyr 30ain o Orffennaf 2021S'mae... Dych chi'n gwrando ar Pigion - podlediad wythnosol Radio Cymru i'r rhai sy'n dysgu ac sydd wedi dysgu Cymraeg. Tomos Morse dw i, ac i ddechrau'r wythnos yma …LISA ANGHARADDych chi wedi bod ar wyliau y tu allan i Gymru a chlywed pobl yn siarad Cymraeg? Yn ôl cyflwynydd y rhaglen deledu Cynefin, Sion Thomas Owen, mae hyn yn digwydd iddo fe bob tro mae’n mynd i ffwrdd. Fe oedd gwestai Lisa Angharad fore Gwener ar RC2, a dyma i chi ychydig o’r hanesion rannodd e am ei wyliau....Cyflwyn...
2021-07-3016 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founders Kent Allen and Scott Silverman talk about the exciting news of the upcoming GELF event in New YorkGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founders Kent Allen and Scott Silverman join me to catch up on all thing cross-border and talk about the exciting news of the upcoming GELF event in New York, September 28th and 29th 2021!There’s light on the horizon! On September 28th and 29th, the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum (GELF) community returns to New York City live and in person. This year we’re bigger and better than ever as we join our friends from the CommerceNext team at the New York Hilton!GELF NYC 2021 will co-locate its annual gathering in New Yo...
2021-06-1624 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum AccelerateIn this episode Kent Allen, Principal of The Research Trust and Co-Founder at Global eCommerce Leaders Forum puts on a master-class in understanding the issues, mechanics, eco-system and complexities that is the reality of cross-border global eCommerce.Mark you calendars and JOIN us for GELF ACCELERATE: A GLOBAL GROWTH SUMMIT Thursday, March 25th – from 1PM to 5PM ET as the GELF community dives into a series of engaging keynotes, actionable panel discussions and fast-paced workshops and breakouts.If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and now on Amazon music podcast ch...
2021-03-2333 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastUnpacking Brexit for eCommerce cross-borderGlobal E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen welcomes Aaron Bezzant from Zonos. And Alex Yancher back to the podcast to catch up on the state of cross-border eCommerce in the Brexit era and with the newly revised trade agreement between Canada and the U.S.******************Thanks to Alex and Aaron for their insights on the implications of Brexit, USMCA, CUSMA and governments increasing search for tax revenues, and the year of the partner!Mark you calendars and JOIN us for GELF ACCELERATE: A GLOBAL GROWTH SUMMIT Thursday, March 25th – from 1PM to 5PM...
2021-02-2552 minY Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPigion y Dysgwyr Hydref 30ain 2020"S'mae... Dych chi'n gwrando ar Pigion - podlediad wythnosol Radio Cymru i'r rhai sy'n dysgu ac sydd wedi dysgu Cymraeg. Tomos Morse dw i, ac i ddechrau'r wythnos yma …” Beti George
Cafodd Beti George y cyfle i sgwrsio gydag Aran Jones o’r cwmni Say Something in Welsh ar ddiwedd wythnos dysgwyr BBC Radio Cymru. Yn ôl Aran, mae’r cwmni gafodd ei greu unarddeg o flynyddoedd yn ôl, yn newid cyfeiriad yn y ffordd maen nhw’n dysgu’r iaith. Dyma Aran yn dweud mwy am hyn wrth Beti… Ymdrech sylweddol - A substantial effortAdd...
2020-10-3016 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastTop global eCommerce trends, GELF OktoberFest speaker insights and a quick dive into the Canadian marketWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this episode I connect with my partners Kent Allen and Jim Okamura for a wide ranging discussion on the global eCommerce trends they are hearing first hand from the thought leaders that are speaking at the all new GELF OktoberFest which will deliver a mix of strategic insights and tactical cross-border To Dos about global retail expansion practices and how to prioritize the key operational aspects of your global com...
2020-09-0938 minGlobal eCommerce Leaders PodcastKim Walls, CEO & co-founder of Furtuna Skin puts on a master class in beauty brands and global e-commerce, and Kent Allen updates us on GELF and the communities top prioritiesWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this episode we connect with Kim Walls, CEO and co-founder of Furtuna Skin, former Global GM of Lime Crime Cosmetics, Entrepreneur, Clean Beauty Pioneer, Advocate and a wealth of knowledge, experience and perspectives on global eCommerce. Kim puts on a master class in understanding the brand ladders behind beauty brands, and how to take those brands global.Next Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder and my co-host on the...
2020-07-2853 minGlobal eCommerce Leaders PodcastA special edition featuring GELF Co-Founder Kent Allen on the latest COVID-19 retail era research on Cross Border E-Commerce and the path aheadWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this special episode Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen takes over the mic to provide us with a comprehensive look and interpretation at top drawer global COVID-19 era retail and consumer research coming out of McKinsey Consulting, and super interesting and exclusive insights from within and around the GELF community itself with front-line observations from the practitioners of global E-Commerce from Australia to China to Hong Kong and th...
2020-05-1234 min
Religion and Popular Culture PodcastThe Magic of Christmas - Lucinda Murphy and Gelf the ElfFollow Lucinda: @LucindaMurphyFollow Gelf: @MyElfGelfLucinda’s website: https://lucindaslog.com/thefestivelog/Follow me: @vivianasimos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2657 min
Religion and Popular Culture PodcastThe Magic of Christmas - Lucinda Murphy and Gelf the ElfFollow Lucinda: @LucindaMurphyFollow Gelf: @MyElfGelfLucinda’s website: https://lucindaslog.com/thefestivelog/Follow me: @vivianasimosOur website: god-mode.orgOur patreon: patreon.com/god_mode
2020-02-2609 min
Gelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSports Novels Night: A Conversation With Alexander Tilney and Benjamin MarkovitsOn November 7, 2019, two novelists appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their books on squash and tennis. Talking about their work in a conversation with Gelf Magazine co-founder Carl Bialik in this episode: Benjamin Markovits—teacher of creative writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, and author of nine novels, including Playing Days, about his experience playing pro ball in Germany—read from his pair of novels A Weekend in New York and Christmas in Austin, which follow the fortunes of a large family of Te...
2019-11-0947 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSports Novels Night: Alexander Tilney and Benjamin MarkovitsOn November 7, 2019, two novelists appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their books on squash and tennis. Reading from their work in this episode: Benjamin Markovits—teacher of creative writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, and author of nine novels, including Playing Days, about his experience playing pro ball in Germany—read from his pair of novels A Weekend in New York and Christmas in Austin, which follow the fortunes of a large family of Texan Jews, including Paul Essinger, a retiring tennis playe...
2019-11-0927 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersFan Appreciation Night: Jason Gay and Justine Gubar | February 23, 2016On February 23, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a night to devoted you, the fans. In this episode: ESPN producer Justine Gubar, author of Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan Wall Street Journal sports columnist Jason Gay, author of Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living
2019-10-2755 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersFan Appreciation Night: Jon Wertheim | February 23, 2016On February 23, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a night to devoted you, the fans. In this episode: Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim, co-author of This Is Your Brain on Sports: The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon:
2019-10-2730 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBasketball Night: Shawn Fury | March 22, 2016On March 22, 2016, two writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their work on basketball—and one NBA Hall of Famer called in. In this episode: Shawn Fury, author of Rise and Fire: The Origins, Science, and Evolution of the Jump Shot --- and How It Transformed Basketball Forever
2019-10-2727 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBasketball Night: Rick Barry and Alexander Wolff | March 22, 2016On March 22, 2016, two writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their work on basketball—and one NBA Hall of Famer called in. In this episode: Rick Barry Sports Illustrated senior writer Alexander Wolff, author of The Audacity of Hoop: Basketball and the Age of Obama.
2019-10-271h 02Gelf Magazine's Varsity LettersRemembering Muhammad Ali: Alex Belth and Robert Lipsyte | June 15, 2016On June 15, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about work on Muhammad Ali. In this episode: Alex Belth, the editor of Esquire Classic and curator for Deadspin's The Stacks. Robert Lipsyte, a longtime sportswriter who penned the fighter's New York Times obituary.
2019-10-271h 02Gelf Magazine's Varsity LettersRemembering Muhammad Ali: Brin-Jonathan Butler | June 15, 2016On June 15, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about work on Muhammad Ali. In this episode: Brin-Jonathan Butler wrote and directed Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was and authored The Domino Diaries.
2019-10-2732 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersOlympics Night: David Davis | July 12, 2016On July 12, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their work on the Olympics. In this episode: David Davis, author of Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku, the first U.S. superstar Olympic swimmer.
2019-10-2732 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersOlympics Night: Dvora Meyers | July 12, 2016On July 12, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their work on the Olympics. In this episode: Dvora Meyers, author of The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score from Nadia to Now.
2019-10-2728 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersOlympics Night: Dave Zirin | July 12, 2016On July 12, 2016, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to read from and talk about their work on the Olympics. In this episode: Varsity Letters regular Dave Zirin discussed his book Brazil's Dance with the Devil and what's really going on in Rio.
2019-10-2745 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersRon Kaplan and Greg Prince: Varsity Letters Baseball Night, July 24, 2017On July 24, 2017, four writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to talk about their recent baseball books. In this episode: Ron Kaplan, author of Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War Faith and Fear in Flushing blogger Greg Prince, author of Piazza: Catcher, Slugger, Icon, Star
2019-10-2754 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBart Davis and Tom Perrotta: Tennis Night at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters, August 17, 2016On August 17, 2016, four writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to talk tennis. In this episode: Bart Davis, co-author with Richard Williams of Black and White: The Way I See It. Tom Perrotta, who writes about tennis for The Wall Street Journal and is not the author of Little Children.
2019-10-271h 18Gelf Magazine's Varsity LettersTennis Night: Caitlin Thompson and Gerry Marzorati | August 17, 2016On August 17, 2016, four writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to talk about their work on tennis. Reading from and talking about their work in this episode: Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of the quarterly Racquet—which published its first issue later that month. Racquet contributor Gerry Marzorati, who also writes about tennis for newyorker.com and is the author of Late to the Ball, a tennis memoir.
2019-10-2747 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSteve Rushin: Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters, August 16, 2017On August 16, 2017, Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge featured sportswriter Steve Rushin, author of Sting-Ray Afternoons: A Memoir.
2019-10-2757 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersHoward Bryant, Bomani Jones, Teri Thompson, and Luke Cyphers: Best American Sports Writing Night, Varsity Letters, November 21, 2017On November 21, 2017, Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge celebrated the publication of The Best American Sports Writing of 2017. Speaking in this episode: ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant, editor of the 2017 volume of the annual series. Bomani Jones, host of The Right Time podcast and author of "Kaepernick Is Asking for Justice, Not Peace" Teri Thompson and Luke Cyphers, who co-wrote "Lost in America" for Bleacher Report
2019-10-2756 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersMark Feinsand and Jay Jaffe: Varsity Letters Baseball Night, July 24, 2017On July 24, 2017, four writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to talk about their recent baseball books. In this episode: MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand, author of The New York Yankees Fans' Bucket List Sports Illustrated writer Jay Jaffe, author of The Cooperstown Casebook: Who's in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Who Should Be In, and Who Should Pack Their Plaques
2019-10-271h 02Gelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSports Business Night: Ben ReiterOn September 9, 2019, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to share some of the most interesting stories in sports business. Speaking in this episode: Ben Reiter, a Sports Illustrated senior editor, discussed the updated paperback of his book, Astroball: The New Way to Win It All.
2019-10-2733 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSports Business Night: Matthew FuttermanOn September 9, 2019, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to share some of the most interesting stories in sports business. Speaking in this episode: Matthew Futterman, deputy sports editor of The New York Times and author of Players: How Sports Became a Business, discussed his new book, Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed.
2019-10-2741 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSports Business Night: Albert ChenOn September 9, 2019, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge to share some of the most interesting stories in sports business. Speaking in this episode: Albert Chen, a senior editor at Sports Illustrated, read from and discussed his new book, Billion Dollar Fantasy: The High-Stakes Game Between FanDuel and DraftKings That Upended Sports in America.
2019-10-2734 min
The Voice of RetailSpecial Global eCommerce Leaders Forum edition live from New York featuring Export Now CEO Frank Lavin, YuJin Yong from MZ Wallace handbags, veteran eCommerce retailer George Hanson and Paul Stein from PurolatorWelcome to a very special Global eCommerce Leaders Forum edition of the Voice of Retail, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada and is sponsored by Purolator, Canada’s Shipping Company for courier and freight, learn more at www.purolator.comIn this special edition episode I’m on the road, setting up the Purolator Podcasting Studio in the heart of the Big Apple at GELF where speakers delivered a mix of strategic insights and tactical cross-border To Dos, discussing different market entry and growth...
2019-10-1545 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersHoward Bryant and Bomani Jones: Best American Sports Writing Night, Varsity Letters, November 21, 2017On November 21, 2017, Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge celebrated the The Best American Sports Writing of 2017. Speaking in this episode: ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant, editor of the 2017 volume of the annual series. Bomani Jones, host of The Right Time podcast and author of "Kaepernick Is Asking for Justice, Not Peace"
2019-09-0158 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBen Reiter on the Astros: Varsity Letters, August 1, 2018On August 1, 2018, sports-book authors Ben Reiter and Lori Leachman appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge. Speaking in this episode: Sports Illustrated's Ben Reiter—who accurately predicted the Astros' 2017 World Series win three years earlier—read from and discussed his new book, Astroball: The New Way to Win It All.
2019-09-0128 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersOlympics Night: Thomas H. MurrayOn January 30, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a look at the dark side of Olympic sports. Speaking in Part II: Thomas H. Murray discussed his new book, Good Sport: Why Our Games Matter — and How Doping Undermines Them.
2019-09-0147 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersOlympics Night: Carla Correa and Meghan LouttitOn January 30, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a look at the dark side of Olympic sports. Speaking in Part I: Carla Correa and Meghan Louttit of the New York Times discussed their coverage of the Larry Nassar trial.
2019-09-0145 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersSoccer Night: Sebastian AbbotOn March 13, 2018, Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge spent a night devoted to soccer. Author Sebastian Abbot read from and discussed his new book, The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars.
2019-09-0158 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersVarsity Letters August 1, 2018: Lori LeachmanOn August 1, 2018, sports-book authors Ben Reiter and Lori Leachman appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge. Speaking in Part II: Duke University professor Lori Leachman, the daughter of former New York Giants Super Bowl XXI-winning defensive coach Lamar Leachman, read from and discussed her new book, The King of Halloween and Miss Firecracker Queen: A Daughter's Tale of Family and Football.
2019-09-0135 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersVarsity Letters June 18, 2018: Robert LipsyteOn June 18, 2018, three of our favorite sportswriters appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge. Speaking in Part III: Legendary sportswriter Robert Lipsyte read from and discussed the reprint of his seminal work, SportsWorld: An American Dreamland.
2019-09-0120 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersVarsity Letters June 18, 2018: Mike PescaOn June 18, 2018, three of our favorite sportswriters appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge. Speaking in Part II: Mike Pesca is the author of Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs in Sports History and host of the podcast of the same name, as well as Slate's daily podcast, The Gist.
2019-09-0124 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersVarsity Letters June 18, 2018: Dave ZirinOn June 18, 2018, three of our favorite sportswriters appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge. Speaking in Part I: Dave Zirin discussed his two new books: Jim Brown: Last Man Standing, and Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, co-written by Michael Bennett.
2019-09-0139 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBasketball Night: Sam AndersonOn October 9, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a celebration of the history of basketball. Speaking in Part I: New York Times Magazine staff writer Sam Anderson read from and discussed his book, Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, its Chaotic Founding... its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis.
2019-09-0130 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBasketball Night: Jonathan ColemanOn October 9, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a celebration of the history of basketball. Speaking in Part II: New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Coleman is the co-author of Jerry West's memoir West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
2019-09-0140 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersBasketball Night: Rafe BartholomewOn October 9, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge for a celebration of the history of basketball. Speaking in Part I: Veteran Varsity Letters speaker Rafe Bartholomew made his return. He is most recently the co-author—along with Jackie MacMullan and Dan Klores—of the new book Basketball: A Love Story, an oral history of the game and an accompaniment to a new ESPN documentary series.
2019-07-2336 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersHockey Night: Greg Wyshynski, Ryan Lambert, Sean LeahyOn November 28, 2018, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge as part of an evening devoted to hockey—hosted by Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer at ESPN and co-host of the Puck Soup podcast.
2019-07-2256 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersTennis Night: Rowan Ricardo PhillipsOn February 11, 2019, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge as part of an evening devoted to books about tennis—hosted by Racquet cofounder and publisher Caitlin Thompson. Speaking in Part II: Paris Review columnist Rowan Ricardo Phillips watched every single watchable match of the 2017 ATP season and brought us back The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey, his literary tour of a historic season in men's tennis.
2019-07-2129 minGelf Magazine's Varsity LettersTennis Night: Judy Aydelott and Julie HeldmanOn February 11, 2019, three writers appeared at Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters at The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge as part of an evening devoted to books about tennis—hosted by Racquet cofounder and publisher Caitlin Thompson. Speaking in Part I: A trial lawyer and former U.S. Congress candidate, Judy Aydelott brought stories—and slides—about playing tennis after the age of 50, in Sport of a Lifetime: Enduring Personal Stories From Tennis. Former Top 5 player Julie Heldman came from California to read from and talk about her memoir Driven: A Daughter's Odyssey, covering her successful car...
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