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Backstage with THE8Behind the Scenes: The Power of Effective CommunicationIn this episode of "Backstage with THE8," we delve into the art of communication, a crucial element that can make or break any event or workplace. Our host, Jennifer, is joined by Emily, Matt, who share their insights and experiences as professional event moderators. They discuss the nuances of effective communication, the importance of clarity, and the role of rhetoric in engaging an audience. They also explore the dynamics of behind-the-scenes communication, emphasizing the significance of building rapport with clients and colleagues to ensure a seamless event experience.The conversation takes an introspective turn as the hosts...2025-07-2423 min
Backstage with THE8What makes a good briefing?In this episode of "Backstage with THE8," we delve into the intricate world of event hosting and moderation. Join Yasmin, Emily, and Marty as they discuss the importance of briefings in ensuring a successful event, with insights into what makes a good briefing, the preferred methods of communication, and the challenges of dealing with insufficient information. The team shares personal anecdotes and strategies for handling briefings, emphasizing the need for clear communication and preparation to overcome potential mishaps.The conversation also touches on the dynamics of virtual briefings, the necessity of understanding client expectations, and the importance...2025-06-1220 min
Backstage with THE8The difference between an internal and external moderatorIn this episode of Backstage with THE8, we dive into the intriguing world of event moderation, exploring the roles and responsibilities of professional moderators versus internal company moderators. Our host, Matt, is joined by Yasmine and Tania, to discuss the common dilemma faced by event organizers: whether to hire a professional moderator or opt for an internal employee like "Steve from accounting." They share insights into the prestige and value a professional moderator brings to an event, such as attracting high-caliber speakers and creating a memorable experience for the audience.The conversation also touches on the challenges...2025-05-2919 min
SEE ME BE ME with Nile and Blair HenryS2E15: Yasmine Ben Salmi: Inspiring Young People Towards Excellence
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Yasmine Ben Salmi on this week’s episode of the SEE ME BE ME podcast. Much like her pioneering mother and previous podcast guest Sabrina Ben Salmi, Yasmin continues to defy expectations. Aged only 16 -years-old, she is already an international speaker, teen advocate, aspiring surgeon, author and publisher. We discuss her experience of bullying, family, role models, reconstructive plastic surgery, the importance of representation, inspiring young people and more.2024-06-1032 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #17 A legend returns: Sequencing the iconic DNA of the SL – Susie Wolff and Robert LesnikAn exterior designer, a racing luminary, and the essentials of a star reborn
Instantly recognisable, unforgettable, and highly performant – these are the generic attributes of Mercedes-Benz’ ever-popular SL. After a nearly 70-year-long history, the new AMG roadster is now set to square the circle of luxury, design, and performance once again. However, what is the intergenerational essence of an automotive icon that was once a pure racer, then turned into a unique roadster and now faces the era of electric mobility?
To explore the many facets of this question, our host Yasmine Blair meets with Susie Wolff, former professional racing driv...2021-12-1538 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #16 Just think and drive? – Sid Kouider and Maxine BenzFacts and fictions about mind-controlled cars
Of all the science-fiction clichés, brain-computer-interfaces – or BCIs – might be among the most fascinating. In recent years, neuroscientists have taken the first steps towards letting external devices and the human brain communicate. While medical applications are surely the focus of making use of BCIs, research has also started at Mercedes-Benz. After all, the future of driving offers some mind-blowing areas for the application of this futuristic technology. The good news is: This leap won’t involve a chip under your skin. On the contrary: Someday, BCIs could free your body from having to physica...2021-11-0424 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #15 Making human rights a priority: fair play within e-mobility – Renata Jungo Brüngger und Phil BloomerHow human rights, supply chains and sustainable mobility can go hand in hand
In times of progressive climate change, customers, investors, and politicians expect one thing above all from automotive players: building convincing products that can boost the breakthrough of electromobility. But the need for rare earths for electric cars puts the spotlight on an important ethical issue: the risk that the valuable raw materials are mined under questionable or sometimes even precarious working conditions in the countries of origin. This leaves many companies with a major challenge to address: how can they drive zero-emission mobility while ensuring that human...2021-10-0731 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #14 Automated driving: mobility’s utopia? – Sebastian Thrun and Martin HartWhy sleeping on the move comes sooner than you think
For decades, experts have been racking their brains over autonomous driving and the extra comforts that it brings. Within the last few years, they have made tremendous progress and are busy developing the most advanced technologies and ever-smarter A.I. solutions for autonomous driving. But what about safety? Is today’s driverless technology really able to deliver what the is being promised? And if not, when will we then witness its breakthrough?
To find answers, our host Yasmine Blair met two top experts in their fields: Sebastian Thrun, CEO of Ki...2021-08-1927 min
PodsongsYasmine Mohammed argues how the Hijab is a tool to oppress women (ft. special musical guest Shane Thomas)Yasmine Mohammed is an ex-Muslim Canadian educator, human rights activist and author who is critical of Islam. Mohammed, who escaped a forced, abusive marriage to an Al-Qaeda operative, became an advocate for women's rights through her non-profit organization Free Hearts, Free Minds. She is a member of the Center for Inquiry Speaker's Bureau and on the board of advisory for the Brighter Brains Institute.
Through her initiative Free Hearts, Free Minds she supports closeted ex-Muslims from Muslim-majority countries and co-ordinates an online campaign called #NoHijabDay against World Hijab Day. She also has a website. Mohammed has been...2021-08-042h 13
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #13 Defying the Mileage – with golf legend Bernhard Langer40 years of having a ball: how a German continues writing sports history
Within the last 50 years, professional golf has seen a fundamental change in physicality, professionalism and technique. But are there ways to cope with this drastic development, perhaps by constantly reinventing yourself as an athlete and staying at the top of the scorecard over several decades? Our host, Yasmine Blair, asked a true legend who has proven that age doesn’t have to impact competitiveness: Bernhard Langer. The German golf star and Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador has witnessed first-hand his art’s evolution for more than 40 years.
In the latest epis...2021-07-0728 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #12 The secrets of aerodynamics – Teddy Woll and Andreas WagnerRiding the digital slipstream: Insights into the shape of cars to come
When we hear the term aerodynamics, the first thing that might pop-up in our minds are airplanes. However, the science of moving air hitting solid objects is not only decisive for aerial vehicles but also for the ones on the road.
So, for the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Mercedes” – the Mercedes-Benz podcast – our host, Yasmine Blair, gets to the heart of automotive aerodynamics with two renowned experts: Mercedes-Benz’ Head of Aerodynamics and Wind Tunnel, Teddy Woll, and Andreas Wagner, Chair of Automotive Engineering at the University of Stuttgart...2021-06-0939 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #11 Making a new C-Class – Raziz Rehan and Christian FrühContent Creator and Chief Engineer: Merging perspectives on a car coming of age
The C-Class is a phenomenon. Originating from the “Baby Benz” 40 years ago, it has evolved to Mercedes-Benz’ most successful model of the last decades. In early 2021, the latest generation of the C-Class celebrated its digital world premiere – a special day for both Christian Früh, Chief Engineer C-Class, and Raziz Rehan, CEO of the YouTube car show “Remove Before Race”.
For the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Mercedes” – the Mercedes-Benz podcast – our host Yasmine Blair invited them both to share their personal takes on the C-Class and gets to the bottom...2021-04-2137 min
Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?LTM #10 Driving Artificial Intelligence forward – Claire Delaunay and Georges MassingSmart homes, smart phones, smart cars: NVIDIA, Mercedes-Benz and our ever-smarter lives
Artificial Intelligence has long grown beyond sci-fi flicks and mere Silicon Valley visions. New breakthroughs in machine learning technologies, such as neural networks, have transformed our daily lives for good and brought us amazing technologies that recognize your voice, make your life smarter and even improve your driving experience. But while smart automotive technologies like Mercedes-Benz’ MBUX infotainment system accelerate the evolution of A.I, new challenges have arisen. So, in the latest episode of “Let’s talk Mercedes” – the Mercedes-Benz Podcast – our host, Yasmine Blair, talks with Claire Delau...2021-03-0446 min
Bishop's OfficeConversion: Yasmine JacksonYasmine was a young, single mum desperately praying for peace and faith in her life. Hear how that prayer was answered with a knock on the door by two missionaries with a message about eternal families.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bishopsoffice/message2020-07-0229 min
The Wonder YeerksWizard SlursLuna and Blair can’t tell you who they are. Or even where they live. What they can tell you, though, is that this book just kinda wholesale rips off Johnathan Taylor Thomas and Home Improvement. Also, Rachel is allergic to crocodiles! It’s The Reaction!In addition to Rachel’s allergy adventure also discuss The Three Names Curse, Crocodile/Alligator Differences, Nomenclatures, A LONG Twilight Tangent, Luna’s Memorization Skills, Yasmine Bleeth, Visser Three’s Human Form, Luna’s Stupidity, and Punchiness vs. Horny On Main.Referenced content: Yasmine Bleeth Game OverSupport us o...2017-12-011h 11