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Sales Lead Dog PodcastNaomi Brezi: Leadership Lessons from a TrailblazerNaomi Brezi, a trailblazing leader in sales, brings her pioneering spirit and profound insights to the Sales Lead Dog Podcast. Known for her remarkable ability to transform underperforming territories into global leaders, Naomi's journey is one of ambition, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Her story is both inspiring and instructive, especially as she recounts her courageous decision to step back from a high-profile role to achieve work-life balance, ultimately setting a powerful example for her daughter. Listeners will be captivated by her narrative of overcoming industry challenges and emerging as a top salesperson, as she shares the...2025-06-0937 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: X-CommunicatedNaomi Smith, Alex Andreou, and Kenny Campbell talk through the week's political stories, covering the nuclear fallout from the war of words between the world's most powerful narcissist and the world's richest sociopath.
Also, does Zia Yusuf's flounce out - and flounce back in - point to dysfunction inside Reform UK?
Plus, we have the closest this podcast has even come to a row, over the result of the Scottish by-election in Hamilton.
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“Trump is now a Tesla owner who hates Musk. Surely this wi...2025-06-0855 min
Quiet RiotNigel Farage; Man of The PayPalAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith discuss the great socialist Farage camouflage mirage, and the reemergence of Dominic "Team Player" Cummings, with special guest Marcus Brigstocke. Also, a deep dive into the UK's reluctance to protect the intellectual property of creatives from Artificial Intelligence.
Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'.
You can find the dates to Marcus Brigstocke's "Vitruvian Mango" tour here.
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“We have a massive election year next year. The challenge between now and next May is to hold to...2025-05-291h 11
Quiet RiotSunday School: Briefing CounterAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's political news, with a focus on the apparent briefing and counter-briefing war inside No. 10, the softening of policy on winter fuel payments, and the latest ONS migration data.
PLUS guest Arthur Snell explains the significance of the change of stance by the US and Europe towards Israel over Gaza.
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“Conventional wisdom was that local election results had strengthened the hand of the Blue Labour lot. The ‘Island of Strangers’ speech was seen as such an overreach, such...2025-05-2553 min
Quiet RiotLost in TriangulationAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith discuss Labour's obsession with voters to the right, while haemorrhaging voters to the left, with guest Labour MP Marsha de Cordova. Also, a deep dive into Labour's reform of support for people with disabilities and the worry and hurt it is causing.
Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'.
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GRIN AND SHARE IT
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Quiet RiotMidnight Mass: Nothing has changed. Everything has changed.Alex Andreou and Naomi Smith with a quick, end-of-the-day reaction to the UK-EU Summit. Light on detail, high on symbolism, does it have the potential to be a turning point? SPOILERS: Absolutely.
Also, why is the media losing its mind over mackerel? The facts on fishing - including quite a lot of stuff you will NOT have heard widely discussed.
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Quiet RiotSunday School: Qatarred And FeatheredAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's political news, including the presentation of a huge unconstitutional bribe as a moral and intellectual imperative, the state of the super-wealthy in the UK, the blocking of bonuses for Thames Water bosses, and last minute jitters before the EU-UK Corral.
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Quiet RiotThe Unkindness of StrangersAlex Andreou, Naomi Smith, and Kenny Campbell discuss Starmer's immigration policy, the language employed, the economic and psychological impact. Also a full preview of Monday's UK-EU summit. What to expect and when.
Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'.
"I look at Starmer's trajectory and it is immensely difficult not to notice the trail of devastation left behind. Disabled people, Palestinians, trans people, and now immigrants. All I can see is someone who is willing to throw anyone out of his hot air balloon, just so it can...2025-05-151h 06
What the Gut: Functional Medicine & Holistic Health with Allison65. How High Achievers Can Beat Burnout and Heal with Naomi Hall, Wellness ExpertIn this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Naomi Hall, a speaker and coach, who shares insights on managing stress by working with the brain to build sustainable, healthy habits. Naomi discusses her battle with chronic Lyme disease and emphasizes the importance of controlling what you can to achieve a more abundant life. Stress's impact on gut health, the role of cortisol, and various stress management strategies are thoroughly explored. Naomi's approach also incorporates faith and gratitude practices as pivotal elements in her journey towards better health and less stress. The discussion aims to inspire listeners...2025-05-1433 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Habemus Trade DealsAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's political news, This week all the political significance and reaction to the UK-US deal and your potted guide to the new Pontiff and what his election means for the global fight against populism - including a special Wokey Dokey!
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Quiet RiotIt's Not Easy Being GreensAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith with special guest Zack Polanski, talk about the Greens performance at the local elections, their agenda going forward, and Zack's bid to be their next leader. Also, the trade deal with India - big fish or small fry?
Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'.
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CALLS TO ACTION
Find out more about Zack's campaign here.
GRIN AND SHARE IT
An end to animal testing? R...2025-05-081h 10
Quiet RiotSunday School - Division of LabourAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith analyse the week's political news, including the results of the local and mayoral elections in England, the by-election in Runcorn, and the general election in Australia.
Is Starmer missing on the anti-Trump dividend?
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“Labour need to start governing. They need to stop triangulating and start running the country. They are wasting the term they have been given, worrying about a second one. They can do a lot of good, if they stop being terrified of losing power in 2029 and start usin...2025-05-0456 min
Quiet Riot100 Days of Sod'emAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith opolling guru Peter Kellner, dissect opinions polls on Trump's second, first, 100 Days in the White House, the result of the Canadian election, and preview the local and mayoral elections in England.
Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'.
“What Mark Carney did was to come close to monopolising the centre/centre-left vote. Which, of course, might have echoes for what Starmer needs to do here. Labour is losing many more votes to the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and the SNP. Labour is suffering, in...2025-05-011h 17
Quiet RiotSunday School: An Unexpectedly Good WeekAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, including the mood music (AARGH) around the upcoming UK/EU summit and Reeves' visit to Washington, the latest IMF economic report, and the Pope's funeral as well as the politics that unfolded around it.
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ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:
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Quiet RiotRapid Unscheduled Disassembly - How the MAGA dream began to crumbleAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith on a special episode, à trois, with Kenny Campbell discuss the skip fire that is the Trump administration right now - including Pete Hegseth's imminent departure to spend more time with a bottle of Grey Goose, Elon Musk's reversing away from the White House, so fast he should make a beeping noise, and RFK Jr's obsession with jizz.We also discuss the anti-far-right conference in Scotland and why Reform UK seem to be doing quite well north of the border. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin A...2025-04-241h 11
Quiet RiotQR/PODYSSEY BONUS - The Making of PodysseyNaomi Smith gets the behind the scenes skinny on Podyssey from Alex Andreou. Where did the idea come from? What's coming up in Season 2? What is the most surprising fact so far? Lots of exclusive access, previews, and exclusive announcements. ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451f AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8...2025-04-2242 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: More Equal Than OthersAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, including the Supreme Court's decision on the protections under the Equality Act, the Trump administration's ultimatum in Ukraine, and rumours of a UK/France returns deal.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451f ...2025-04-2059 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Nerves of SteelAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, including the dramatic recall of Parliament on Saturday to rescue the Scunthorpe Steel Works, the over racism David Lammy gets, and Sunak's resignation dishonours.Packed and gorgeous and VERY funny. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si...2025-04-1356 min
Quiet RiotTrump BlinksAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest Henry Morris to talk - what else? - TRUMP TARIFF MADNESS, as well as the destruction of biodoversity, why it matters, and why we find it difficult to balance it with the need to build. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** ”Trump wanted the Nobel peace prize, for resolving the situation in Ukraine within 24hours. Having failed… he’s now trying for the economics one. Maybe he’ll do the d...2025-04-101h 23
Quiet RiotBONUS: Grin And Share It SpecialAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith with a Grin And Share It Special, featuring TEN good news stories from politics to the environment and LEGO bricks to beavers. Read more about Intertrade UK here. Find out about the Senedd's plans to punish politicians who lie.Look at the French metro's turnstiles that generate energy! Read about (and see) the LEGO bricks here. Why are publishers taking Russell Brand to court?The loveliest little video rental place in Canada.Sing up for updates from...2025-04-0827 min
Harlem QueenYhane talks with Jana Naomi Smith creator of "Red for Revolution".I am so glad to share with you my conversation with Jana Naomi Smith creator of Red for Revolution. Jana and I discuss providing a platform for "undertold" stories. I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories.Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueenORMake a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmithThank you!Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...2025-04-0439 min
Quiet RiotMajority Rights; Minorities WrongedAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest Danny Sriskandarajah, chief executive of the New Economics Foundation and author of "Power to The People", to discuss how to stop the current global backsliding on minority rights, diversity initiatives, and democratic norms. As well as practical advice on how to organise at the grassroots level. Plus, of course, 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https...2025-04-031h 09
Quiet RiotSunday School: Welfare to ArmsAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on Labour's welfare cuts, Trump's tariffs, JD Vance's visit to Greenland. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451fAMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c996062-ef8d-42e4-9d80-5b407cb6e2...2025-03-301h 00
Quiet RiotNot-Growing Pains: Spring Statement SpecialAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest Vicky Pryce - former Joint Head of the United Kingdom's Government Economic Service and Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economics and Business Research - to discuss Rachel Reeves Spring Statement. Plus, of course, 'Wokey Dokey'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5...2025-03-2756 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Net Zero is Net GainAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on the Labour govt's excellent plans for solar, "unpacking the coalition of the willing", and Lib Dem conference. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451fAMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c996062-ef8d-42...2025-03-2359 min
Quiet RiotUntil the PIP squeaksAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest David Gauke - former Conservative Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of Justice, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who had the whip withdrawn over his rebellion against no-deal Brexit, and was recently appointed by Starmer to lead an independent review into prison sentences. They discuss Liz Kendall's welfare reform proposals, Kemi Badenoch's net zero u-turn, and the future of prisons and justice. Plus, of course, 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. 2025-03-201h 14
Quiet RiotCANADA SPECIAL: Carney knowledgeWith a looming election, a troublesome neighbour and a former Bank of England Governor as unelected PM, Canada is living through excruciatingly interesting times.We thought it was time to cuddle up to our Canuck cousins, and so Naomi Smith is joined for this special episode by Canadian journalist Graham Lanktree.Graham is Politico's UK trade specialist, and an ideal guide to the ins and outs of Canadian politics.How do Canadians feel about Mark Carney, a leader who has not been elected as...2025-03-1834 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: You wouldn't like us when we're angry!Alex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on the Labour govt's incoherent welfare reforms, and Musk's destruction of his own companies. PLUS Germany goes shopping! ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** “A lack of an ideological basis is leading Labour to some very poor choices. When you’re cutting international aid, you are cutting it for the most vulnerable people in the world. When you are cutting PIP, you are cutting it for the most disadvantaged people in the...2025-03-1651 min
Quiet RiotEverything is SwirlyAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest, veteran journalist, straight-talker, and German sage, Annette Dittert, to discuss the latest in UK and European politics and the effect of instability from across the Atlantic. Plus, of course, 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy...2025-03-131h 25
Quiet RiotIRELAND SPECIAL: A Test of Neutrality'Tis the season of St Patrick and so Naomi Smith is joined by Irish politics specialist Professor Mary C Murphy, to see whether Ireland's political glass is half empty or half full. Questions are there many...Ireland is one of three neutral EU countries but is that sustainable in the age of Trump and Putin? How do young people on the island differ politically from their parents? Could there be a border poll and why would it be fraught with risk?And should the Taoiseach be raising a glass...2025-03-1135 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Rats-in-Sack LatestAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on the astounding implosion within Reform UK and signs of reversal of policies and freezing out of Musk by Trump.PLUS will changes on how GDP is calculated help or hinder Reeves? ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** “Parliaments with a higher number of female leaders are more likely to be more equal, achieve higher economic growth and experience lower levels of corruption.”“Have Reform peaked too so...2025-03-0949 min
Quiet RiotWales Special - Come Taith With MeNaomi Smith is joined by award-winning journalist - and QR regular - Will Hayward for a timely stock-take of political life in a part of the country that we Quiet Rioters love, and a look at the Welsh budget (you will never believe how it got through), how farming complaints are different to the rest of the UK, a very inventive youth mobility scheme, and how Reform UK are using Wales - with Lee Anderson saying the quiet bit out loud. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***ALEX ANDREOU'S...2025-03-0535 min
Quiet RiotMidnight Mass: Steel PorcupineAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith with a short debrief at the end of a historic day, on which Starmer has brought Europe (and friends) together, to make a stand for Ukraine.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY can be found here:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451fAMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c996062-ef8d-42...2025-03-0522 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: With Friends Like TheseAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on the gangsters who have taken over the White House.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***NAOMI: "It's not so much that the world has changed as that the world has finally realized how much the world had already changed. For those for whom the penny hadn't already dropped, it's dropped now. And my overriding feeling is just this renewed anger about the decision to leave the EU."ALEX: "Deliberation is...2025-03-0252 min
Quiet RiotLone Starmer StateAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome special guest LBC host James O'Brien to discuss Starmer's trip to Washington. What is the best he could come back with? And was raising defence at the expense of aid worth it? And of course 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“The idea that history was over, because the Cold War was over, the Berlin Wall had come down, and liberal democracy had prevailed over the extremes of fascism or communism, wa...2025-02-271h 06
Quiet RiotQR EXTENDED: Trump's America switches sidesExtended 40min version of Alex Andreou and Salma Shah (filling in for Naomi) talking to Emmy-award-winning journalist specialising on NATO, Luke McGee, discussion on whether the USA is still our ally and what the future of NATO is. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“There is a logical inconsistency to America demanding that Europe commit more to the NATO project, at the moment it also says: we’re not particularly committed to it.” “I don’t think it’s one man, behind a desk in the White...2025-02-2143 min
Quiet RiotTrump's America switches sidesAlex Andreou and Salma Shah (filling in for Naomi) welcome guest Emmy-award-winning journalist specialising in NATO, Luke McGee, to discuss whether - and I cannot believe I am about to type this - the USA is still our ally or "Putin's Bitch". Plus - Who is out to get Rachel Reeves? We sort truth from gossip and explore why there is already dysfunction in such a young administration with such a secure majority. And of course 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR...2025-02-2059 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Make Europe Great AgainAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on Trump and Musk's assault on federal government - and how it might just turn against them. A detailed report by Frontier Economics AND a megapoll by YouGov, commissioned by Best for Britain, outline stunning growth opportunities - if Starmer goes for the right UK-EU reset. The public is fully behind the idea.Plus, as Reform UK continues to gaslight the country about Brexit and ride high in the polls, there may be a giant chink...2025-02-1649 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Hold Your NerveAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith talk through the week's news, with a focus on Trump and Musk's assault on federal government - and how it might just turn against them. A detailed report by Frontier Economics AND a megapoll by YouGov, commissioned by Best for Britain, outline stunning growth opportunities - if Starmer goes for the right UK-EU reset. The public is fully behind the idea.Plus, as Reform UK continues to gaslight the country about Brexit and ride high in the polls, there may be a giant chink...2025-02-0944 min
Quiet RiotIndecent Proposal: Trump's Unreal EstateAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith (fresh from Brussels) welcome special guest Rachel Shabi to discuss her new book on antisemitism, Trump's proposed cash + ethnic cleansing deal, Starmer trying to make himself invisible, while negotiating with Europe, and the general fever dream we seem to be living through. Plus a stunning audio letter from Arthur Snell in Israel. And of course 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“The only way to stand up to...2025-02-061h 18
Quiet RiotSunday School: Unbecoming a PresidentNaomi Smith and Kenny Campbell discuss Trump's vile comments on the Washington air disaster and his economically illiterate view of tariffs. Also, the atmosphere in Germany, with three weeks to the election, could not be more febrile. Plus 'Grin And Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“Is there any evidence that people with, to quote Trump, ‘severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities’ can become air-traffic controllers? Or is it more likely that they just end President of the US?”“The right-leaning Tax Foundation in the US...2025-02-0242 min
Quiet RiotBrexit Wounds; Anniversary SpecialAlex Andreou, Naomi Smith with special guest migration, policy one-woman army, Zoe Gardner ask what happened to the sunlit uplands, the magical cake, the oven ready pie - and all the other things we were promised in 2016. Also, a frank discussion about Britain's true immigration problem: that numbers are dropping off a cliff. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and a Dramatic Reading of Daniel Hannan. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“The arguments for Brexit were masking something much more sinister and deeper in the ideology of those who were advocating fo...2025-01-301h 05
Quiet RiotExecutive Disorder: Worst. Reboot. Ever.Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith with special guest USA Politics Guru, Dr. Brian Klaas, look at the flurry of executive orders and try to sort the wheat from the chaff. And how should Europe respond? Which fights are not worth fighting and where the red lines should be drawn. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“Donald Trump simultaneously says we should execute drug dealers and pardoned the largest drug market creator in human history. And so he is...2025-01-241h 04
foHRsightSafe Brave Spaces with Guest Greg SmithIn this episode co-host Naomi Titleman has the chance to connect with future foHRward friend Greg Smith. Greg has a significant amount of HR experience and now works as a consultant supporting companies and leaders. He is author of the book Safe Brave Spaces – a book about enabling individual and collective potential.You can learn more about Greg’s work here:https://www.safebravespaces.comAnd connect with him on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/2025-01-2336 min
Open the Bible UK DailyNaomi’s Counsel“Wash therefore and anoint yourself, and put on your cloak and go down to the threshing floor… When he lies down… go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do.” Ruth 3:2-4Ruth 3:2-4Naomi tells her daughter-in-law to make herself as attractive as possible, to sneak up on a man in the middle of the night, and to lie down at his feet.It’s not surprising that Naomi has received harsh criticism for her plan. Is she suggesting that Ruth should seduce Boaz? Did she no...2025-01-2002 min
Quiet RiotEmployment rights and employment wrongs in the world of academiaAlice Jolly taught at Oxford for 16 years ... until she had the temerity to complain about her pay. Sacked from a job she loved, she took the university to court over her employment rights and won a famous victory.But what are the broader lessons for the world of academia? In this Quiet Riot special, Naomi Smith talks with Alice, an award-winning writer and academic, about a sector that contributes £265billion to the economy yet where a deeply disturbing number of universities are running at a loss.2025-01-1723 min
Quiet Riot200 Days of Hard LabourAlex Andreou, Naomi Smith with special guest Guardian columnist Zoe Williams assess Labour's first 200 days in power, in pretty frank, no-holds-barred conversation. And, as the Trump cabinet confirmation hearing stun Capitol Hill, the gang engage is some preemptive group therapy on how to survive the next four years of Trump. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“There is a real problem with Keir’s cabinet and Keir’s government… He will not let anyone go out and buil...2025-01-161h 02
Quiet RiotMusk is grooming Europe for Trump 2.0Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith with special guest Dame Emily Thornberry try to decipher the incoherent tweets of Musk, the incoherent strategy of Badenoch, and the incoherent ramblings of Trump. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***"The idea that they can just play political games on the bodies of these girls, whose lives would have been turned upside down by what happened, to have it all raked over again and again for petty point scoring. The stakes for the victims are very...2025-01-0955 min
Quiet RiotA Quiet Riot Happy New YearAlex, Naomi, and Kenny discuss the most important trends of 2024 and what they might augur for 2025. PLUS their most out-there predictions!***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Alex: “The reaction to progress is not an attempt to stand still, to remain the same, but an active attempt to reverse progress. Progress is not some axiomatic force that will do its thing without our shoulder to the wheel.”Naomi: “Big Tech enjoying access will continue and end up crossing every conflict of interest boundary. It’s not go...2025-01-0142 minQuiet RiotPoll The Other One: A polling pilgrimage from the Red Wall to Waterloo, and from 2024 to 2025Attention polling geeks, politics geeks and students of the world ... what can Taylor Swift tell us about the world of politics? How about Beyoncé? And, sticking with a pop theme, how about Waterloo?Naomi Smith returns with the second part of her festive Poll The Other One special, this time with Focaldata chief research officer James Kanagasooriam who, as well as being heroically knowledgeable about all things polling, also coined the phrase Red Wall. Yes, *that* Red Wall.This episode is absolutely chocka with fascinating insights and, as a b...2024-12-2956 min
Quiet RiotA Very Nigel(la) Quiet Riot: Xmas Special Part IIAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome two very special guests - their best friends Nigel Smith and Nigella Lawson. Recorded with a special live audience of many of our previous guests, in this PART II we look forward to 2025, take questions from the audience, and - of course - talk all about FOOD!!!***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“If you hurry the cooking of an onion, all is lost.”“I would win Ready, Steady, Cook. I would be very good at tha...2024-12-2653 min
Quiet RiotA Very Nigel(la) Quiet Riot: Xmas Special Part IAlex Andreou and Naomi Smith welcome two very special guests - their best friends Nigel Smith and Nigella Lawson - to look back at a momentous year, the moments that have depressed, delighted, and surprised them, the people they have admired and the telly they have binged. As well as an incredible six months of Quiet Riot. Recorded with a special live audience of many of our previous guests! Plus the 'Wokiest Dokiest' of 2024. PART II is out on Christmas Eve and is all about FOOD!!!2024-12-2049 min
Quiet RiotMo Money Mo ProblemsAlex Andreou, Naomi Smith and special guest investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan discuss the huge amounts of money that is currently flowing into our politics, the ways in which it is corrupting our democracy, and what we can do about it. And in Part II, the very narrow path left to the Labour government, because of a lack of money. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***"In 2023 two-thirds of all the money raised in British politics came from 19 people, who all gave...2024-12-121h 07
Quiet RiotAll I Want for Christmas Is EUNaomi and Alex disseminate Starmer's big "this is not a reset" speech. Naomi talks about the importance of a better EU deal and a new initiative for getting there, with Labour MP Andrew Lewin. Finally, Melania is flogging $90 ornaments and Donald has a new fragrance out for Christmas - which really gives new meaning to eau de toilet. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***“I wonder whether the civil service got into the habit of resisting ideas from gov’t, because of the extraordinary churn. If you’re in the ho...2024-12-0852 min
Quiet RiotChaos, by designNaomi and Alex welcome comedian and author Henry Morris, to discuss the common threads behind the chaos that seems to be bursting through, pretty much everywhere in the world right now. And we also get a view from rural Wales of the resignation of the Welsh Tory leader and how Labour's farming tax reforms have gone down. Plus Wokey Dokey and Grin and Share It.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Alex: "Is there a case FOR a Trump White House? Might having a mercurial psychotic in charge of...2024-12-0559 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Great ExpectationsNaomi and Alex talk through a very busy week (as much of it as they can). They reflect on the assisted dying debate and vote, discuss Louise Haigh's resignation and Heidi Alexander's promotion, Zelensky's offer (and challenge) to NATO, and the likely outcome of the general election in the Republic of Ireland. With a special and very familiar guest. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Naomi: “Attendance was stellar - unheard of, for a Friday. And the vast majority of arguments in both directions were made in an incredibly re...2024-12-0148 min
Quiet RiotPetition ImpossibleNaomi and Alex welcome author, columnist, and the ARD's London correspondent, Annette Dittert, to discuss the petition demanding another election, Kemi Badenoch's - now, weekly - strategic mistake, and Musk's obsession with the UK government. After which we take a dive into Angela Merkel's book, the upcoming German elections, and what the likely result might mean for Ukraine. Plus a very Wicked Wokey Dokey and Grin and Share It.***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Annette: “I think Musk wants to bring down the EU and, more generally, the ru...2024-11-2958 min
Quiet RiotLabour's red wall blues, with Peter KellnerIn the July election, a victorious Labour saw its red wall support slump to the lowest level in at least 40 years. Polling guru Peter Kellner joins Naomi Smith to discuss why, and to dive into his critique of Labour's 'red wall Brexit fallacy'.He also explains why Labour desperately needs to get on the front foot when it comes to relations with Europe, and poses the question: does Rachel Reeves have the courage to do something popular?As if that's not enough, there's insight...2024-11-2633 min
Quiet RiotSunday School: Russian RouletteNaomi and Alex talk through developments in Ukraine and Gaza, and what they might mean for our security. And they also discuss the continuing fallout from the farmland inheritance tax changes - and the Liberal Democrats' revealing position on the issue. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Naomi: "There is a vacuum. Scholz and Macron are in peril. The Democrats are licking their wounds in the States. And there is an opportunity for a leader who believes in the rule of law and liberal democracy, to strengthen international institutions...2024-11-2442 min
Quiet RiotNO SAFETY IN NUMBERSAccident stats are terrifying: UK accidental deaths exceed 20,000 a year and accidents (mostly at home) are the most common cause of preventable death among under-40s. And, since 2013, accidental deaths in the UK have risen by 50 per cent. You read that right. What on earth is going on? Wasn't 'Elf 'n' Safety madness' supposed to put a stop to this? Naomi Smith talks to someone who knows more than most about the topic. Dr James Broun is Research Manager for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA...2024-11-1539 min
Quiet RiotPEER PRESSURENaomi and Alex, with regular guest More in Common's Luke Tryl, discuss Lords reform, Kemi Badenoch's start, COP26, and the rise of the (very) long form bro-cast. Plus the return of regular features POLL THE OTHER ONE, WOKEY DOKEY, and GRIN AND SHARE IT. A packed show. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Luke: “When it comes to climate change, Britain is not the US. When we asked recently: Would you like to see the UK move to net zero at the current pace, faster, or slower, 41% said at th...2024-11-141h 01
Quiet RiotBudget Special: GO BIG OR GO HOMENaomi and Alex, go over every aspect of the Budget, including the undercurrent of misogyny in much of the commentary, with very special guest prominent ecocomist, professor, and former joint head of the Government's Economic Service, Vicky Pryce. As well as Wokey Dokey and Grin And Share It. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***Vicky: “In reality you can redefine [debt] any way you want, as long as the capital markets believe it is sustainable and you convince them it makes sense. How do you get markets to lend th...2024-10-311h 02
Quiet RiotSCANDALS BESET SINN FEIN AHEAD OF IRISH ELECTIONNaomi Smith chats to journalist Amanda Ferguson about a series of scandals which have rocked politics both north and south of the border. Sinn Féin were widely expected to win the next election. Is that still the case? ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD***LINKS: You can link to Amanda and find her latest work here.Brief explainer of why many think it will be an early election.Find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. C...2024-10-2930 min
Quiet RiotUS ELECTION POLLING REPORTAmerican polls are pointing to a perilously close result in the looming presidential election but can they be trusted?Naomi Smith talks with Luke Bailey, Head of Digital at inews.co.uk, to find out more about the strengths, weaknesses and sundry foibles of Stateside polling.Discover how corporate group-think may play a role, find out all about Recall Weighting – and gasp as we reveal that even gambling markets are not the reliable indicators many thought.It wouldn't be Quiet Riot without a dollop of...2024-10-2522 minQuiet RiotTRACKS OF OUR TEARS – Why are our railways so bad?It's easy to bash our railways – oh, how easy it is. But why does the system struggle and what could be done to make things better?Naomi Smith is joined on this Quiet Riot journey by author, podcaster and (perhaps accidental) campaigner, Gareth Dennis. He also happens to be a railway engineer and transport policy specialist. Gareth's new book is out on November 12th and its title should give you a clue about this expert's views on the iron road: How The Railways Will Fix The Future.2024-10-1842 min
Quiet RiotAND THEN THERE WERE TWO...Naomi and Alex, with guest Laura Hood from The Conversation, discuss the latest shock elimination in the Tory Reality Soap Opera, Laura's new documentary Know Your Place, about the changing relationship between class and politics, and Labour's stuttering much-announced, but slow-moving, EU reset. If you can afford to help, you can back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi.Alex: “The net result is that there is now not going to be a conversation as to what direction the Conservative Party moves towards. There’s just going to be two different flavours of u...2024-10-101h 08Quiet RiotPOLL THE OTHER ONE – An EU travel special ahead of Keir Starmer's meeting with Ursula von der LeyenHow can Britain begin to undo the damage to our freedom of movement that Brexit inflicted? Well, we could start with a positive outcome from this week's Brussels meeting between PM Keir Starmer and EC President Ursula von der Leyen.Naomi Smith bangs the drum for musicians, studies the situation for students and ... well, you get the idea. Post-Brexit travel restrictions have been a pain for all and a disaster for many, including those trying to come into Britain as well as those of us trying to slip out of these punch-drunk islands.2024-10-0126 min
Quiet RiotISLAMOPHOBIA AND CLIMATE SCEPTICISM ON THE RIGHT WINGNaomi and Alex discuss Baroness Warsi's resignation as a Tory peer and whether that Party is now lost to islamophobia. Plus, why does right wing politics find climate action so difficult. All this, and a BOMBSHELL revelation from Naomi about her undeclared relationship with Lord Waheed Alli. (Also, you must listen to the end. Trust us.)If you can afford to help, you can back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi.CALLS TO ACTIONBest for Britain's tree-planting donation is here.Baroness Warsi's apology to the LGBT+...2024-09-2939 min
Quiet RiotLABOUR CONFERENCE DEBRIEF + FOCUS ON LEBANON w Arthur SnellNaomi downloads ALL THE GOSSIP from Labour Party Conference - and juicy it is too - before Alex chats to guest, former Middle East diplomat Arthur Snell, about the situation in Lebanon, Ukraine, and the first UN General Assembly for David Lammy and Keir Starmer as Foreign Secretary and PM respectively. Plus a hilarious WOKEY DOKEY and brand new feature GRIN AND SHARE IT.If you can afford to help, you can back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi.Naomi: “I have never seen so much EU representation at a Labour conference. They were th...2024-09-271h 09Quiet RiotThe Lib Dem deep dive with Monica HardingMonica Harding is the hard-working Lib Dem who scared Dominic Raab (remember him?) clean out of the Esher and Walton constituency, and has just been rewarded with an International Development brief in Ed Davey's top team.In our latest Quiet Riot Mini, Naomi Smith gets Monica's take on the Lib Dem conference and on life as a new MP.If you want to hear more about how she took in a new dawn for the country with her family, or how she dodged asbestos in Westminster, then listen in...2024-09-2427 min
Quiet RiotSunday School - CAN REFORM UK BE REFORMED?Naomi and Alex zoom in on the Reform UK Party Conference and consider whether it is possible for Nigel Farage to professionalise the party and rid it of bigots - as he says he wants to do - and whether that makes it more or less dangerous to the health of our body politic. Plus a whistle-stop tour of other news, including the allegations agains Al Fayed and Harrods and the extraordinary scandal engulfing the Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina. Plus - how to pack for a party conference! [TW rape and sexual assault.]2024-09-2246 min
Quiet RiotSunday School - WINTER IS COMINGNaomi and Alex talk through the weeks news, including the NHS report, winter fuel payments, the OBR report into national debt and immigration. And they speak to special guest, former UK-US ambassador Sir Kim Darroch on the latest Russian threats over Ukraine and the US Election. WHAT A PACKED SHOW!If you can afford to help, you can back Quiet Riot on Ko-fi.Sir Kim Darroch on Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine: "It's a ludicrous thing to say. He's giving away any leverage on Putin by preemptively announcing he...2024-09-1538 minQuiet RiotWALES SPECIAL with Will HaywardElectoral changes are a-coming in Wales, but that's not the only challenge facing politicians in Cymru.It's a country of contrasts, from the rugged scars of the Valleys and the beauty of Bannau Brycheiniog to the urban bustle of Cardiff and Swansea, and the bookish haven of Hay-on-Wye.Naomi Smith is joined by journalist Will Hayward for a timely stock-take of political life in a part of the country that we Quiet Rioters love, and a look at the contrasting fortunes and, indeed, difficulties looming for its political leaders.2024-09-0625 minQuiet RiotEU travel and breaking down borders for Gen ZIs there a glimmer of light at the end of the (Channel) tunnel for young Britons wanting to travel more freely in Europe?This week's headlines hinting at a Youth Mobility Scheme suggest there may well be, and polling tells us that even old Brexity types aren't against helping Generation Z win back some of the European travel freedoms that us oldies took for granted before You Know What happened.Naomi Smith reads the runes and finds a policy that could help young people and be broadly popular too – wi...2024-08-2313 min
Quiet RiotEXCLUSIVE REJOIN POLL DEEP DIVENaomi Smith takes us deep into the stat tables of the recent YouGov poll and finds some stunning tidbits, about demographic breakdown and how much closer to the EU voters want to go - but also, how far they believe this Labour government has a mandate to go.“Scotland still leads the country with the highest proportion of voters wanting to get back in the club. Back in 2016, Wales voted narrowly to Leave the EU, but now favours joining the EU by 57% to 25% - almost the same numbers as a very pro-EU London.”2024-08-1609 min
Quiet RiotUKRAINE BITES BACK with Arthur SnellUkraine's push into Russian territory took plenty by surprise (though probably not western defence chiefs). So what has changed in the war, and what do we know about the F16 jets that have been assigned a role in the conflict?Naomi Smith seeks reassuring words on the war from former diplomat, writer and podcast host Arthur Snell, whose career is an A-to-Z of diplomacy from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. But you'll have to judge yourself if his insights are reassuring...And, for this Quiet Riot Bonus episode on foreign affairs...2024-08-1425 min
Erasing ShameNaomi Smith on food health, fatal thoughts, film makingContent Warning / Trigger Warning: bullying, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. CW/TW.
In this extended episode, Naomi Smith shows her prowess in storytelling in this conversation about how food affects brain health and how that is so important to life, walking through the challenges of being biracial, becoming a film maker, discovering the value of family history, and many more vignettes.
Connect with Naomi Smith at https://linktr.ee/naomibowiesmith
Show notes at https://erasingshame.com/naomi-smith-on-food-health-fatal-thoughts-and-film-making/
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Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 25 - Commercial Banking with Naomi Smith from Judo BankOn this month's episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby are joined by Naomi Smith from Judo Bank!
Naomi is Director of Relationships at Judo Bank, an Australian neobank focused on small and medium-sized enterprise lending.
Naomi walks us through how the commercial banking landscape is shaping up in 2024, including turnaround times on applications, pressures being faced by different sectors, risk ratings and more!
Wondering what the heck WALE and CRE mean? We've got your back with our handy jargon breakdown of...2024-04-0152 min
"It's Your Business"Is Your Business Protected? With Naomi Smith - Saltire Financial LtdIn this episode of "It's Your Business," host KLG sits down with Naomi Smith, founder of Saltire Financial Limited, a business specialising in business protection. Despite being just over a year old, Naomi's business is making waves in the industry. Naomi shares her journey from working in telesales for a publishing company to becoming a passionate advocate for business protection. Inspired by personal experiences and a desire to prevent others from facing similar challenges, Naomi offers invaluable insights into the importance of protection policies in safeguarding both personal and business assets. Thro...2024-04-0126 min
PrincipledS2Ep9: How To Truly Listen: Nurturing A 'Thinking Environment' with Candice SmithWelcome to the Principled podcast.In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Candice Smith, meeting & workshop facilitator, coach, and founder of The Thinking Field, through which she helps leaders to “create cultures of collaboration, inclusion, belonging and innovation.”They discuss the responsibility we have to acknowledging the influence of previous generations, the importance of intentionality in setting up organisations that help our bodies and minds to thrive, and the tension between building profit and building a culture of thinking....2024-01-0335 min
The Healthy Business PodcastHow to create balance in your life to fuel business success with Naomi SmithLooking after your biggest asset is key in the success of your business but often as busy business owners juggling many things and pushing hard for results, we often get caught in over-complication and forget to look after ourselves. I speak to health expert, nutritionist and kinesiologist, Naomi Smith aka The Balanced Kiwi where we discuss the importance of self awareness and self responsibility, that if you want something different you have to change things first whether that’s your attitude, environment or habits. We live in a busy ever-changing world where curveballs happen and so m...2023-05-1844 min
Life's Key 3Before Austen's Emma, There Was NaomiLong before Jane Austen's Emma Woodhouse, there was Naomi. But this is no 19th century England with ladies in ball gowns and men in top hats. This is a millennium before Christ, and the couple is more akin to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester than Austen's Mr. Darcy and Ms. Bennett. Yet this Biblical story is a marvelous story unveiling the heart's innate desire and capacity to give and receive love. And we can see Naomi's got some romance savvy in her! Maybe she's a foreshadowing of Austen's Emma!But this...2023-04-2030 min
Defending The Message: Bible Teachings of William BranhamSister's Naomi's Testimony, Part 3 of 3In this final episode, six testimonies are shared about how the Holy Ghost has used Sister Naomi to help the saints in our local assembly. We believe these testimonies will be an encouragement to any sister in the Bible Message God gave to His prophet, brother William Branham. Sister Naomi offers a word of encouragement at the conclusion of this episode focusing on the truth of Hebrews 10:35: "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."Visit www.pastorjessesmith.com for free Bible resources, books, and videos.Pastor Jesse Smith 2022-09-2840 min
'Meant for More' MindsetEp 26: Naomi Smith | Taking Leaps and BoundsNaomi Smith is CEO of Home-Start Camden & Islington, an organisation that offers emotional support and practical help to parents of children under five who are struggling.
She is also the Founder of Wordsmiths: Writing for Wellbeing, a social enterprise which aims to improve confidence, creativity and self-expression through a series of cathartic writing workshops.
Naomi is a mental wellbeing advocate with a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and masters degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. The combination of these two disciplines form the basis of Wordsmiths.
In this interview, Naomi talks about...2022-07-1545 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseThe Wacky Races Begin – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Naomi SmithAs the nation heats up, so too does the Conservative leadership race. There are 11 people in the running so far, what can we expect from them? Plus, the nation’s economic woes continue – we look at what more turmoil is to come. And, could we see record-breaking temperatures this week? Ros Taylor is joined by Naomi Smith to lay out the days ahead.
"If I’m not maniacally laughing at the farce of it, I’m just depressed.” – Naomi Smith
“We’ve got Conservative leadership candidates all promising to cut taxes, so how are they going to fund the...2022-07-1126 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseRoe Dies, America Divides – Start Your Week with Naomi Smith and Justin QuirkAs the US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights, what does the ruling mean for women in America? The fallout from last week’s by-elections and rail strikes continue, where next for the Tories? And G7 leaders meet in Germany this week, with Ukraine, climate change and food security on the agenda. Justin Quirk is joined by Naomi Smith to set up the week ahead.
“Abortion access being limited doesn’t stop abortions, it stops safe abortions.” - Naomi Smith
“The right to abortion now sits with state legislators.” - Naomi Smith
“Johnson will c...2022-06-2731 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseHere We Go Again – Start Your Week with Alex Andreou and Naomi SmithWith yet another party allegation, how will the PM deal with another twist in this neverending scandal? With a further inquiry being called for – how might this play out in the coming days? Plus, America’s gun debate remains at the fore across the Atlantic. And in Northern Ireland, can Stormont break the deadlock and nominate a speaker? Alex Andreou talks to Naomi Smith about what we can expect to happen this week.
“Apparently people are beyond accountability now.” – Naomi Smith
"It doesn’t look like we’re heading anywhere to where the gun lobby doesn’t have a...2022-05-3031 min
Front Row to Front BenchIn Conversation with Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for BritainFor this podcast, Tamara Cincik from Fashion Roundtable speaks to Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain about her drive to lead an internationalist organisation working with the world. The Board at Best for Britain is chaired by Lord Kim Darroch, is the former UK Ambassador to the United States and previous advisor to the Prime Minister on European Affairs This podcast discusses Naomi's fascinating transition from working in the corporate sector as an accountant, into her stark career change into political leadership, showing that it is never too late for someone with a calling to follow...2022-03-2248 min
The Hormone Puzzle Podcast - Learn How to Solve Your Infertility Puzzle to Get and Stay PregnantMindset, Beliefs, and Fertility with Naomi WoolfsonIn episode #130 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Naomi Woolfson talks about Mindset, Beliefs, and Fertility. More about Naomi Woolfson: Naomi Woolfson, of Embrace Fertility, is a therapist who specialises in supporting women emotionally through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following infertility. For the past eight years, Naomi has worked to raise the level of understanding about an infertility diagnosis – from the debilitating emotional impact and the overwhelming feelings of sadness, helplessness and grief, to the simple yet powerful mind-body techniques that pr...2021-11-1651 min
Power of Why with Naomi HaileBuilding Your Resilience with Makini SmithMakini Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of A Walk in my Stilettos. As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, Makini helps you turn your goals into accomplishments. Not only does she share her message through her coaching practice, she also speaks at events, conferences and live functions where she deeply connects with people + their stories. Makini has shared your expertise on global media platforms, including Chatelaine, xoNecole, iHeart Radio, CBC, Vice News, a Times Square billboard, to name a few.
This episode is for you if:
You want to define success...2021-10-0753 min
Naomis voice of victoryBecoming NaomiThe truth spoken does not need a reply2021-07-0403 min
Picture BlurrfectEating Disorders & Suicide -- What's the Connection?: April Smith, PhDNaomi talks with Dr. April Smith, Director of the Research on Eating Disorders and Suicide (REDS) Lab at Auburn University about her ongoing research into suicidal thoughts and behaviors among those with eating disorders and/or disordered eating. Dr. Smith discusses interoceptive deficits among these individuals, how technology could facilitate treatment, as well as her research on the rates of suicide among males with muscle dysmorphia. And a special guest appearance from husband of the pod, Brad Wilkerson! If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know you are not alone an...2021-07-011h 01
The Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Podcast Presented By SilverShark MediaNaomi Smith (Kapalua Wine & Food Festival)Diane Woodburn of Maui No Ka Oi Magazine speaks with Naomi Smith, Western Regional Manager for Champagne Laurent-Perrier about the upcoming Kapalua Wine and Food Festival. In this podcast Naomi talks about her 20 year career in the wine industry, a brief history of how Champagne first came to be, how it has developed over the years, the innovative ways that Champagne Laurent-Perrier is able to consistently produce top quality bottles, and how Naomi will be leading a few different events this week at the upcoming Kapalua Wine and Food Festival including a cheese pairing with Haleakala Creamery and a lu...2021-06-0828 min
Texas Appellate Law PodcastAppellate Practice Perspectives: Criminal Defense | Naomi HowardWhile this podcast focuses primarily on civil appeals, criminal appellate practice takes up a significant portion of appellate court dockets. In this episode, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders explore criminal appellate work with Naomi Howard, a Houston criminal defense attorney with Rusty Hardin & Associates. Passionate about criminal defense since her law school days, Naomi has handled defense and appellate work in Texas and federal courts, including the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Naomi discusses how to advocate for defendants in a system in which criminal reversals are rare and shows how creativity (and sometimes levity) can help improve advocacy...2021-05-201h 08
Power Done DifferentlyBest for Britain CEO Naomi Smith on Confronting YouTube’s Radicalisation of Young Men, Racial Injustice During the Northern Ireland Conflict, and What Went Wrong with the Remain Alliance.Joining me on this week’s Power Done Differently is Naomi Smith, CEO of the pro-Europe campaign group Best for Britain, and co-host of one of my favourite podcasts, OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Naomi has been up close on some of the most significant political failures in the UK over the last decade. She was one of the few who predicted that the last election would end badly for Remainers, but when she tried to warn them, she was shouted down by MPs. So of course we talk about Brexit, the Labour Party and the Lib Dem's, but we also...2021-03-3059 min
The Feminist Lens#9 Brexit Impact on Women with Naomi Smith and Roberta GuerrinaHave you ever thought how Brexit will impact you? Well Nina and Peris chatted to podcaster and activist Naomi Smith CEO of Civil Society Campaign Best for Britain, and Professor Roberta Guerrina, expert on EU & UK gender relations at Bristol University, Gender Research Centre.
We chatted about Brexit's impact on women, and the intersections of race, language and culture. Both Naomi and Roberta have been campaigning and researching Brexit's impact on the UK since 2016.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and please do get in touch with...2021-01-261h 08
DreamPath PodcastActress Naomi Grossman on American Horror Story, One Woman Shows, and Loving Your WorkNaomi Grossman is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer. Best known for her roles as Pepper and Samantha Crowe on American Horror Story, Naomi has appeared in multiple feature films (Murder RX, Sky Sharks, and 1BR most recently) and also wrote and performed the one-woman show: “Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and Other Human Oddities.” What you will learn: How she is leaning into the solitude and isolation caused by the pandemic to spend more time writing and creating her new one woman show; why she moved from Chicago to Los Angeles and the challenges she faced tryin...2021-01-061h 20
The Girl Scout Advantage PodcastEpisode 14: Brittani Havenaar & Naomi SarelisMeet Wilson and Giggles – otherwise known as Brittani Havenaar and Naomi Sarelis. These life-long campers are the Assistant Camp Directors at Camp Merrie Woode this summer. The best part is that Brittani was once Naomi’s counselor; their relationship exemplifies the progression of leadership at Girl Scout camp, as well as the special relationships that develop between girls at camp.
In this episode, you will learn:
How a girl can progress from being a 5-year old camper to a leadership role at camp
Why camp is so important for girls
The essential life skills that girls learn at camp
Tune in tod...2019-06-0500 min
HEAL Her PodcastNaomi Cowan "Overcoming The Fear Of Failure"Naomi Cowan is a reggae singing sensation and songwriter. Raised under the mentorship of her parents; impresario Tommy Cowan, (reggae music producer, songwriter & former road manager for Bob Marley) & international reggae vocalist Dr. Carlene Davis- Cowan. Naomi is a former Miss Teen Jamaica, Ambassador, and mentor for the “We Transform Jamaica” program and the 2019 Brand Ambassador for Bob Marley’s 74th Earthstrong Celebrations. Tune in to hear how she overcame the fear of failure and how you can do the same.
Stay connected with Naomi online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomicowan/
Facebook: https...2019-03-0453 min
The Leadership Lifeline(73) Naomi Smith on The Leadership Lifeline with Steve Q. WiltshireNaomi Smith was a stay-at- home mom and when her kids were 5 and 7 years old she wanted to afford the extras for ballet and piano lessons and family vacation so she began searching for a job in her field. After looking for a job and considering the time away from her family Naomi realized the commute and time away from her family wasn't worth the trade off. During that time of contemplating going back to work a friend invited Naomi to a stamping party and the rest is history. She signed up with a goal to make $500 a month and a...2016-06-1800 min