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The Pools PodJuly 25 - A Testimonial and a BookI'm joined this week by HGT advocate Jill Simmonds and 'Poolies at Heart' author Stephen Poxon to look ahead to Nicky Featherstone's testimonial, and look back at his stellar service to the club.Stephen also speaks about his upcoming book, and what it took to bring together the memories of fans, players, managers, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-251h 15
The Confidence and Communication Podcast148. Breaking Free and Trusting Your Path with Jill FeatherstonePodcast Episode: Breaking Free: Trusting Your Path with Jill Featherstone
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In this captivating episode, I sit down with Jill Featherstone—a mother of eight (including stepchildren), grandmother, university professor, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster—who has dedicated her life to empowering Indigenous youth and rewriting narratives. A proud member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation, Jill shares her journey of transitioning from a stable career in education to pursuing her passions full-time.
Jill opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the pivotal moments that led her to leave her job and embrace the unknown. From the doub...2024-12-2544 min
ADHDAFADHD Curious with Lu in Lu Land'OH HI MOTHERF*&%ERS!' Sorry,couldn't resist using Lu's catchphrase! :) All aboard 'Susie',the leopard print bus for Lou Featherstone's SELF LOVE REVOLUTION!@luinluland,52 is an accidental middle aged influencer dedicated to empowering women to find their confidence.The perfect 1st guest as I find my way solo whilst drowning in RSD (Really Shit Daydreams!) A lady so legendary,it's hard to imagine she once stole from her employer & husband to fund a shopping addiction which contributed to divorce & debt!Having met performing at Flackstock, our ADHDAF Bingo sparked Lu's ADHD Curiosity;leading to life finally making...2023-11-141h 13
Driving While Indigenous Podcast23. StorytellingEveryone has their own stories to tell and storytelling is a skill close to Jill’s heart. In this episode we dive headfirst into Jill's amazing passion for storytelling, a significant and timeless art form. We'll be exploring all the juicy details about how narrative works its magic, bringing people together and shaping our lives.
Jill's dedication to storytelling is no joke, and she's gonna take us on a wild ride through her struggles and triumphs as a storyteller. It's gonna be so compelling, you won't wanna miss it! You'll be hooked by her eloquent words and ab...2023-07-2417 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast22. Confidence Through Positive MindsetBrandi Vezina's musical journey is a testament to her authenticity and passion for her craft. With a strong connection to classic country and rock, her sound is a blend of traditional and contemporary elements that captivate audiences.
Brandi's roots as a Red River Metis further enrich her music, infusing it with cultural depth and a unique perspective.
Through her heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, she sings and writes about the realities of life, love, and personal growth.
Moreover, Vezina is a dedicated animal advocate, using her platform to rai...2023-07-1035 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast21. Importance of Self-Love with Blain ConstantBlain Constant is an Indigenous Motivational Speaker and Business Owner. He has triumphed over addiction and homelessness to become a symbol of hope and resilience. With his captivating tale of Recovery and Resilience, Blain travels across North America, engaging audiences with his fiddle and motivational talks.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Blain is a talented self-taught musician with over 22 years of experience. He has mesmerized crowds of up to 35,000 people in Canada and the United States, including a memorable performance for the late Queen Elizabeth when he was just 15 years old.
...2023-06-271h 11Driving While Indigenous Podcast20. Refreshing Mental Health BreakIn this episode, Jill opens up about why she was absent last week, but don't fret – the reason turned out to be incredibly beneficial for her mental well-being.
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Jill finally attended a highly anticipated event in Florida, something the universe had been nudging her towards since 2015. At last, she heeded the call.
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Join Jill as she shares her "Aha Moments" from an inspiring 2-day motivational event. Additionally, she takes us on a nostalgic journey through her mental wellness evolution, from self-help books to engaging conferences.
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Discover the secrets of successful entrepreneurship with Jill as she unveils her tried and tested 10 mindset musts for aspiring entrepreneurs in this episode.
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Drawing from her own experiences as a DIY entrepreneur, Jill shares invaluable insights on how to take your business to the next level. Be sure to tune in a...2023-05-1534 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast18. Awaken The Spirit TestimonialsJill is back with a brand new episode packed with value after a brief hiatus.
In this episode, she shares insights into recent events in her life and what caused her to step away from podcasting. Jill also gives a brief overview of her Awaken the Spirit program, highlighting the importance of each aspect of the training.
In addition, three returning attendees of the program join Jill to share their experiences and discuss the reasons why they keep coming back.
Listen to this episode now to gain valuable insights an...2023-05-091h 12Driving While Indigenous Podcast17. ResistanceHave you ever felt like things are going so well, but for some reason, you keep waiting for bad things to happen?
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This episode is made for you if you are familiar with that feeling. Jill will be imparting her wisdom about resistance. She explains how resistance is anything standing in our way, whether we put it there or not. It can be a natural occurrence or something we decided to do to hinder ourselves.
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Jill talks about how we can recognize resistance in our daily lives and push...2023-02-0616 min
Women of the MilitaryMental Health in the MilitaryLearn more about Ready, Healthy & Able provided by HealthyWomen!Resources:Military one sourceTricare Mental Health Service Website988 then press 1 (Veterans crisis line)Cohen Veterans NetworkOther women veteran storiesJennifer PancanowskiVirginia CruseJill ChambersFeatherstoneRead the whole show notes here: https://www.airmantomom.com/2023/01/mental-health-in-the-military-2/Thanks so much to HealthyWomen for sponsoring this week's episode.
Resources:Women of the Military Mentorship ProgramGirl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military ServiceGirl's Guide to the Mi...2023-01-2432 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast16. Actively Choosing MyselfIf you’ve wondered why Jill hasn’t posted anything for the past weeks, here’s an episode explaining why.
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In this episode, Jill will share how she pushed herself to the limit before the year ended. She was so busy, she barely had time to rest and relax. Therefore, she decided to focus on herself as 2023 starts.
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In the first few days, the feeling of exhaustion and burnout is evident. She then actively chose herself throughout the first few days, revamping her room, redecorating her house, going to the gym...2023-01-2325 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast15. GoalsHappy New Year!
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She loves the new year and starting something so much she created a whole guide on how you can get it right. Of course, new beginnings with no direction are like making desserts for the first time with no recipe. This is why this episode is perfect for the beginning of 2023. Let’s start your year right by going through the goal-setting process. ----more----
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Prepare your notes, as Jill will guide you through the essential part...2023-01-0236 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast14. GratitudeHow often do you give thanks for all the blessings in your life? Or in what ways do you give thanks?
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Sometimes we overlook the amazing things happening in our lives because of the not-so-good things. That’s why Jill shares how being intentionally grateful will change your life the same way it changed hers.
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In this episode, she shares how she practices gratitude on a daily basis. Of course, it’s not an overnight fix. Jill emphasizes the importance of being intentional with making time to be grateful for...2022-12-2619 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast13. Breaking Generational Trauma with Stephanie HarpeStephanie Harpe is an International Advocate for MMEIP Murdered or Missing and Exploited Indigenous Peoples, Murder Attempt, Exploitation Survivors and Family members who was a part of public testimony for the National Inquiry. Keynote Speaker for United Nations, travelled to 50 Indigenous communities in western Canada and hosted MMEIP support group for 3 years.
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She completed 2 provincial action plans for Alberta for the National Action Plan, Grassroots works with oppressed people on human rights, safety and security. Stephanie also developed 16 topics for Wellness and Safety Super clinics and lived experience coaching. Invited to London, Dubai and...2022-12-2047 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast12. The Making of Driving While IndigenousToday, we'll talk about the amazing event that happened on December 2, 2022 – Driving While Indigenous. This was an event where people were able to share success concepts, inspire and be inspired by our own Indigenous success stories.
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If you're an avid listener, some of our guests were a part of the event. Jessica Dumas, Ted Williams, Greg Personius, and The Resilience were all there to share a common cause. The event's main goal was to motivate indigenous people to reach their dreams.
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Jill shares all about what happened during the eve...2022-12-1341 minThe Confidence and Communication Podcast061. Hold Yourself in RelationshipsWhat do you think about relationships?
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Whether you’re in a relationship or not, I’m sure you can still take the tips I will share and help you be a better partner.
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Before heading to this episode, I want to give a shouto...2022-12-0718 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast11. The Power of Affirmations and Self-LoveContrary to other people’s beliefs, words are more powerful than we think. This episode proves this to be true as Jill shares how affirmations led her to become the woman she is today.
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She explains what affirmations are and how negative affirmations are a thing we don’t notice we’re doing. The culture of negative self-talk was passed on to us as if it were the normal thing to do. Jill proves otherwise.
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In this episode, Jill emphasizes how our brains can be so powerful. An example of this...2022-11-2835 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast10. Trust, Belief and Divine Order with musician Jade TurnerDo you believe in perfect timing? I believe that everything happens for us exactly when it should, and it doesn’t hurt to follow the signs, either. Jade Turner’s story proves this to be true.
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Jade Turner is a mom, a musician, a millwright and an incredible woman wearing multiple hats at the same time. In this episode, she shares her story of what it was like as a kid growing up moving from place to place, making it hard for her to connect with people. Eventually, she did forge valuable relationships. Relationships that...2022-11-2144 min
La musicaleLa musicale 11 saison 2 : Argent Economie Solidarité Don EngagementNuméro 11 de la musicale saison 2 où vous pourrez trouver bien des nouveautés pour une bonne semaine musicale pour vous accompagner sur ces thèmes de l’Argent, de l’économie, de la solidarité, du don et de l'engagement.
Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez retrouver l’intégralité de ces titres qui se répondent en playlist 100% musical sur deezer avec la playlist de l’Eglise protestante unie de France : la musicale 11 saison 2. Retrouvez cette même sélection musicale en dialogue avec des podcasts sur Spotify dans la playlist de la semaine de ce lundi 14 novembre au...2022-11-1422 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast09. Harness Your Power by Listening to Your Intuition with Ted WilliamsIn today’s episode, we are joined by Ted Williams to share his story about self-actualization and listening to your intuition or that little voice.
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Ted first became the Chief of his reserve at a very young age, at 29. Even more impressive is that he self-actualized or manifested this to happen. He shares his story about wanting to be a Chief and believing that he would be a Chief someday since he was 12.
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In this episode, Ted and I share anecdotes about using the power of belief to achieve yo...2022-11-1456 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast08. Our Stories as Instruments of Change with Tchadas LeoToday’s episode is filled with stories of alignment and following whatever is set for you without any questions. To talk more about this, we are joined by Tchadas Leo.
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Tchadas Leo is the Host and Producer for his show "Our Native Land: through Chek TV/Podcasts. The show currently broadcasts on channel 6 every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Our Native Land is now approaching its 100th episode. During these episodes, he interviews mostly Indigenous but also non-Indigenous individuals, artists, entrepreneurs, language teachers, cooks, workers, politicians, athletes, lawmakers, or members of the public who have somet...2022-11-0937 min
The Heather EffectInterview with Author Jill FeatherstoneJill is one of the most down to Earth people I have ever met. She just has this way of bringing you positivity! I hope you really enjoy getting to know her. And Please Please read A Tale of Tiger Lily! 2022-11-0944 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast07. Serving purpose through passion with The ResilienceIn today’s episode, we are joined by the iconic duo, The Resilience. Lisa Muswagon and her husband Hellnback (Karmen Omeasoo) make up the powerhouse musical duo known as The Resilience. The Resilience is a new sound of hip hop with an Indigenous flavour. Their style consists of Hellnback's fire flow of timeless lyrics while Lisa finds the beat of the sound, adding a fresh new wave to the scene. With respect to the understanding of the cultural component, The Resilience strives to ensure their ancestors are honoured in music by sharing the narratives and stories of the intergenerational im...2022-10-311h 02Driving While Indigenous Podcast06. Looking at life’s silver lining through humour and positivity with Greg PersoniusToday we’re joined by Greg Personius. He is a budding musician, comedian, emcee and event coordinator. He is a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and a proud father to daughter Roselyn.
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In this episode, we’ll talk about how he wears many hats. Greg shares his childhood, wherein he was bullied at school and used humour to cope. Then, he started to see how he was a great performer.
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As his career progressed, he was diagnosed with kidney failure and underwent dialysis. What’s impressive is that instead...2022-10-2433 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast05. The process behind The Tale of Tiger LilyIf you didn’t know, I am the author of the book “The Tale of Tiger Lily.” So, for today I will take you through my process behind writing this idea that I had when I was in my 20s, but didn’t start writing till my 30’s, then finally put into fruition after 7 years.
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If you are interested in reading my book, here’s an excerpt:
We can all recall the story of Peter Pan, and the brief but profound interlude with the lovely and discerning Tiger Lily.
When we saw h...2022-10-1931 minThe Confidence and Communication Podcast054. Coaching with JessicaIn today’s episode, Jessica is interviewed by Jill Featherstone, host of the Driving While Indigenous Podcast. Jill was kind enough to let Jessica share this incredible interview highlighting her work as a badass Speaker Coach.
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Jessica is a professional speaker coach and the host of The Confidence and Communication Podcast. She has been recognized for her professional expertise as a recipient of the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation for 2021, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, the 2017 Future Leaders of Manitoba and the CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40 for 2015. She has a...2022-10-191h 06Driving While Indigenous Podcast04. What Other People Think of You is None of Your BusinessToday’s episode is very timely and a lesson we all need sooner rather than later. It’s all about not letting other people’s opinions have power over you.
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I share stories from when I was young and when I allowed myself to get sucked into teenage drama, but there finally came a moment when I decided that I will no longer give up my power.
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Since that realization, I adopted the mantra “What other people think of you is none of your business” and continued to carry it with me th...2022-10-1026 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast03. Love, Laughter and Community with Amy JacksonToday’s episode is filled with stories of passion, humor, and getting in touch with your roots. We are joined by Amy Jackson, the founder of Native Love Notes a 100% Indigenous Owned Business that focuses on Indigenous humour, uplifting messages and colourful designs. They are located “on Treaty One Territory AKA Winnipeg First Nation!”
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Throughout this episode, Amy shares stories about the beginnings of Native Love Notes, her personal entrepreneurial journey, and her values as she fosters this outstanding business. Amy also gave emphasis to the importance of having a closely knit community that unders...2022-10-0341 minDriving While Indigenous Podcast02. Investing in Yourself with Jessica DumasIn today’s episode, I am accompanied by Jessica Dumas. Jessica is a professional speaker coach and the host of The Confidence and Communication Podcast. She has been recognized for her professional expertise as a recipient of the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation for 2021, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, the 2017 Future Leaders of Manitoba and the CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40 for 2015. She has a 2017 TEDx talk called The Journey to a Woman's Identity.
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Jessica’s volunteer contributions have gained her wide respect across Manitoba and Canada. She has served...2022-09-261h 05Driving While Indigenous Podcast01. Introducing Driving While IndigenousHello, friends! This episode contains the reason why my podcast is called Driving While Indigenous. Aside from sharing the story of where that term originated, I will also share the purpose of my podcast, the stories that led me to pursue podcasting and having a platform to showcase the amazing accomplishments of our friends!
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2022-09-1918 minThe Confidence and Communication Podcast039. Following Your Calling with Jill FeatherstoneNobody is born knowing what they should do with their life. It is the journey to finding and fulfilling that purpose that makes life worth living.
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Jill is back to sharing more anecdotes and lessons on how she and Jessica shared the same story of listening to their calling. As Jessica always says, our journey is more of a puzzle, and we find pieces as we go through life. This is also the same case with Jill.
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This episode will share how she became a phenomenal professor and speaker...2022-05-0440 minThe Confidence and Communication Podcast016. Healing is a lifestyle with Jill FeatherstoneWhen was the last time you paused and intentionally spent time for you and you alone? ----more----
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Changing Lenses: Diversify Your PerspectivesEp206: Awakening her Indigenous Spirit - Fighting Academic Racism, with Jill Featherstone“I started learning about residential schools. I started learning about generational trauma and that's when I realized like, okay, there's nothing wrong with us. I'm not broken. There's things that happened that caused us to be living this way. And once I realized that there was nothing wrong with me and with my people, that's when I really started to regain a lot of strength and courage."This special episode is released on National Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis...2021-06-2144 min
Reading SirensThe Strongest Flower with Guest Jill FeatherstoneThe Sirens are hooked into the tale of a warrior princess. Join their discussion with the amazing Jill Featherstone.
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Our Native LandEp. 30: A Novel Conversation with Jill FeatherstoneTchadas talks to a talented mother of 8 about her motivational speaking business, her new novel “The Tale of Tiger Lily” and juggling a busy and new life due to Covid-19. After, Tchadas goes through some interesting and entertaining Indigenous news articles.2021-05-1730 min
Talks With A Fox PodcastAuthor Series: Jill FeatherstoneJill Featherstone is a mother of 5 and step-mom to 3. She is a wife, a grandmother, a university instructor, and now an author. For the first half of her career, Jill taught middle school. Then in 2011 after obtaining her Master’s degree Jill went on to become a University Instructor teaching in the bachelor of education program for University College of the North in Northern Manitoba.Jill is also the founder of Featherstone Support Services, a business which provides motivational workshops for Indigenous youth and young adults. To date she has helped hundreds of Indigenous youth and young adults fi...2021-05-1243 min
Turnaround Arts: Des MoinesSeason 3 Episode 2 (Full Episode) VTS: A conversation with our partners at the Des Moines Art Center about the exhibit Black StoriesEpisode 2 explores a favorite arts integration tool, visual thinking strategies or VTS! The Des Moines team took a virtual field trip to the Des Moines Art Center for the exhibition Black Stories co-curated by Jordan Weber and Mitchell Squire. The exhibition presents artwork created by Black and African artists from the museums permanent collection. The group explores the question, how can viewing and discussing artwork support anti-racist work in our schools and classrooms?
SHOUT OUT! to Mia Buch, Museum Educator, and Jill Featherstone, Director of Education, for developing and facilitating this opportunity with our team and teachers!2021-01-201h 00Turnaround Arts: Des MoinesSeason 3 Episode 2 Preview VTS: A conversation with our partners at the Des Moines Art Center about the exhibit Black StoriesEpisode 2 explores a favorite arts integration tool, visual thinking strategies or VTS! The Des Moines team took a virtual field trip to the Des Moines Art Center for the exhibition Black Stories co-curated by Jordan Weber and Mitchell Squire. The exhibition presents artwork created by Black and African artists from the permanent collection at the museum. The group explores the question, how can viewing and discussing artwork support anti-racist work in our schools and classrooms?
SHOUT OUT! to Mia Buch, Museum Educator, and Jill Featherstone, Director of Education, for developing and facilitating this opportunity with our...2021-01-1900 min
Shaping the Post-COVID WorldThe 'True' Brexit: where are we now?Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Jill Rutter, Vicky Pryce, Professor Katy Hayward |
In the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging. Now that the UK is finishing its transition to Brexit, do we now know what it means? We explore the realities of Brexit for government, the economy, and our politics and look ahead to the policy choices we face. What are the unresolved questions for the UK? Our speakers will comprise a range of expertise, covering British politics, knowledge of Whitehall, the economy, and UK-EU la...2020-12-101h 23
Shelter and Solidarity: A Deep Dive with Artists and ActivistsWhat Just Happened?! Election Day & Next Steps for the Left, November 5, 2020David Duhalde, Liza Featherstone, Ben Manski and Jill Stein debriefs the presidential election with an eye to the next steps for the Left.
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Indigenous 150+Awaken The Spirit: Ripples of Change Awaken the Spirit founder, blogger and writer Holly Linski (Jill Featherstone) speaks to intergenerational trauma and the dynamics and drivers of change. Host: Nicole Tornquist2020-08-1137 min
LSE PodcastsBrexit: what have we learnt? What can we expect? [Audio]Speaker(s): Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor Sir Charles Bean, Jill Rutter | Editor's note: Unfortunately the last few minutes of the event are missing from the podcast. Our panel reviews what has been decided and resolved on Brexit, as well as the short- and long-term implications for Britain. Catherine Barnard (@CSBarnard24) is Professor in European Union Law and Employment Law at the University of Cambridge, and senior tutor and fellow of Trinity College. She specialises in EU law and employment law. She is author of EU Employment Law, The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms, and (with Peers ed...2019-03-281h 31
Find Your Glee with Dinah G01. Welcome to Find Your Glee with Dinah G!Hello and Welcome to Find Your Glee with Dinah G! In this episode I'll discuss what this podcast is about, why I'm doing it, and who I am. I hope you'll join me on my journey to finding glee. It's never too late to live the life you were meant to live! A special THANK YOU to the Everyone Can Podcast (ECP) crew that helped make this possible. I hope you consider tuning into their shows as well (see below). There's a lot of great new talent here covering a variety of topics. Whether you are a creat...2019-02-2800 min
Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfArticle 50: one year on [Audio]Speaker(s): Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor Simon Hix, Jill Rutter, Professor Tony Travers | One year on from the triggering of Article 50, how far have the Brexit negotiations progressed? What lessons are there for the UK and the European Union? What are the implications for the future? Catherine Barnard (@CSBarnard24) is Professor of European Union Law, University of Cambridge. Simon Hix (@simonjhix) is Harold Laski Professor of Political Science, Department of Government, LSE. Jill Rutter (@jillongovt) is a programme director for Brexit at the Institute for Government and has co-authored a number of the Institute reports on the implications of Brexit...2018-03-121h 27