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I Do What I Do PodAyanna Lloyd Banwo Does What She Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 12 📣📣
The bestest writer and my bonfide AYANNA LLOYD BANWO ❤️
In the final episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I talk to my bonafide (most would call her my bestie, but bonafide is deeper than that), Ayanna Lloyd Banwo aka Yanns (for me). Yanns is one of the best writers out of our island, and we talk like we always do, with heart, truth, inside moments, and connection. We talk about Ayanna's journey from her storytelling roots in Trinidad (our home) to becoming an multi-award winning published author, based in England. Her debut no...
2024-12-051h 28
I Do What I Do PodShelley Maxwell Does What She Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 11 📣📣
The stunningly talented SHELLEY MAXWELL ❤️
In this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I have the pleasure of talking my longtime friend, the extremely talented and sought after Dancer, Movement Director, Choreographer and Writer, Shelly Maxwell. We dig into her world of movement, her impactful work in theater, film, and TV, in the multiple productions that have been blessed to have Shelley’s touch. We talk about the intricacies of movement direction, the challenges of balancing creative vision with collaboration, and bringing yourself into the room and creating equitable spaces. As always, this...
2024-11-281h 15
I Do What I Do PodJonathan Andrew Hume Does What He Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 10 📣📣
The supreme and immutable JONATHAN ANDREW HUME ❤️
In this week’s episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I spend time with one of my favourite people, Jonathan Andrew Hume, aka Drew. Drew is a West End actor known for his role as Simba in 'The Lion King’, Kevin J in ‘Come From Away’ And Nicely Nicely Johnson in ‘Guys & Dolls’. As expected, and typical of our conversations, we talked about all aspects of his life, from starting out to how he keeps himself healthy onstage after 25 years, lessons learned from influential mentors like Th...
2024-11-211h 04
I Do What I Do PodManon Dave Does What He Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 9 📣📣
The stunningly talented MANON DAVE ❤️
In this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I catch up with my very difficult to pin down friend, Manon Dave and we delve into his journey - a Creative Technologist, Product Designer, and Musician he has worked with high-profile names like Idris Elba and will.i.am. As always our conversation is wide-ranging covering Manon's career from school to ad tech to to music production, and his pivotal move to Berlin for Native Instruments, and his perfecting his integrative approach that blends creativity with technology. We d...
2024-11-141h 21
I Do What I Do PodNicholai La Barrie Does What He Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 8 📣📣
The talented loving and best brother & father NICHOLAI LA BARRIE ❤️
Director. Musician. Storyteller
In this episode of 'I Do What I Do', I talk to my longtime friend who is really family, Nicholai La Barrie, a multifaceted creative professional who has spent 24 years in the UK after growing up in Trinidad and Tobago. Nicholai shares his journey from being part of Lilliput Theatre to becoming a theater director, filmmaker, musician, and storyteller in London. We delve into his feelings of being 'othered', his experiences in the arts, and the inspirations drawn fr...
2024-11-071h 11
I Do What I Do PodTania Rahman Does What She Does🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 7 ✅✅
The powerhouse TANIA RAHMAN ❤️
Founder, Investor and Samosa Queen.
This week on 'I Do What I Do,'I got the chance to snag a chat with Tania Rahman, a Founder, Investor, and Restaurateur. They discuss their serendipitous meeting, Tania's diverse career journey from tech recruitment at Stack Overflow to founding the Indian street food restaurant, Chit Chaat Chai, in Wandsworth to a VC who leans into supporting underrepresented founders. We delve into the challenges of business and life - learnings from running a restaurant, navigating pandemic pivots, and dealing with difficult busi...
2024-10-3153 min
I Do What I Do PodJoladé Olusanya Does What He Does🗣️My guest for Episode 6
The stunningly talented JOLADÉ OLUSANYA ❤️
An Artist About Us. 🙏🏾 His tagline says it all!
In this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I talk to multifaceted artist, Joladé Olusanya, we discuss his journey heavily influenced by his Nigerian heritage and Christian faith. Our conversation explores the complexities of tradition within the church, the transformative power of art and music in shaping Black identity, and the role of community in creative and spiritual development. Joladé reflects on navigating commercial and authentic work. Our rich conversation goes into career re...
2024-10-241h 06
I Do What I Do PodEric Collins Does What He DoesIn this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I interview Eric Collins, CEO and Co-Founder of Impact X Capital, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, TV Presenter. Eric shares his inspiring thoughts on the importance of having a purpose to the significant challenges in raising funds and navigating a tough economic environment. Eric shares insights from his diverse roles as an entrepreneur, TV presenter, and author, highlighting the value of perseverance, honesty in feedback, and recognizing opportunities. The episode also delves into the competitive nature of innovation, the importance of networking, and the process behind his book 'We Don't Need...
2024-10-1754 min
I Do What I Do PodArthur Kyeyune Does What He DoesThis week, I’m sharing my long-time friend and colleague, Arthur Kyeyune ❤️. Arthur shares his fascinating career journey from being a Professional Dancer, Actor, And Singer To Becoming An Osteopath And Academic. We explore his life experiences and reflect on the challenges and rewards of his diverse career paths, and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness. We delve into the philosophical aspects of finding purpose, the dynamics of being a Black professional in predominantly white spaces, and the pivotal role of authenticity and ‘your angels’ in your career. Arthur shares insights into his new role as an Osteopath, his motivation...
2024-10-101h 19
I Do What I Do PodJason Pinto Does What He DoesI, Zara Bartels, sit down with my friend and brilliant mind, Jason Pinto, a prominent entrepreneur, and always engineer. Jason shares what makes his journey unique with his Caribbean multicultural roots, educational pursuits at MIT & Cambridge, and diverse career trajectory culminating in the co-founding of the tech company, Pace, ultimately merging with Flyr. Jason gives us invaluable insights on balancing heart and intellect in leadership, the role of grit, customer understanding, and the culture of startups, adaptability, and intellectual horsepower, blending technical expertise with empathetic leadership. As always we end with ‘Lipton Tea Time'. This is a good one.
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2024-10-031h 18
I Do What I Do PodKeya Advani & Samara Lawrence Do What They Do*APOLOGIES FOR THE NOT-IDEAL SOUND ON THIS EPISODE. It will be good for the next. *
In this episode of 'I Do What I Do',
Zara Bartels chats with Samara Lawrence and Keya Advani, Co-Founders of Sistren Legal Collective. They share their journeys into law and their diverse backgrounds, the importance of creating a supportive space for marginalised communities, the concept of community lawyering, challenges within traditional law firms, and their efforts to make legal support more accessible with the values they aim to instil through their legal practice.
Ultimately, reflecting...
2024-09-2658 min
Extrema PodcastManuel Le Saux Pres Extrema 86201 - Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Aquarius Remix) [ Captivating ]
02 - Amos & Riot Night - Still Dreaming [ High Voltage ]
03 - Extravagance SL - Unleashed [ Alter Ego ]
04 - Jackob Roenald & Paul Cartwright - Symmetry [ Vandit ]
05 - Craig Connelly & Nicholas Gunn ft Alina Renae - Miss You [ Blue Dot ]
06 - James Pound - Identity Crisis [ Rated ]
07 - Mariano Mancini - Veiled Wonder [ DS ]
08 - Jay Hayton - New Beginnings [ Vandit ]
09 - Conor Holohan - Everything [ Extrema Global ]
10 - John OCallaghan with Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise [ Subculture ] [Track MAXIMA of the week]
11 - Cold Blue - Thunder In Paradise [ Cold Blue ]
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2024-09-252h 00
I Do What I Do PodKorinna Williams Does What She DoesKorinna Wiliams is A ...
Social Entrepreneur. Charity CEO. Creative. Explorer And Lover Of The Earth And All Of The Life On Her.
This conversation on I Do What I Do with Korinna Williams, Co-founder of Hype and Genius and CEO of Shadow To Shine, explores Creativity, Aspiration, Challenging exploitation in the Creative Industries and the beauty of Neurodiversity.
In this multifaceted episode, we dig into her journey from being on a dance crew in Manchester to Entrepreneur, addressing the challenges and rewards of the creative industry, the importance of integrity, and her social i...
2024-09-191h 11
I Do What I Do PodI Do What I DoConversations with extraordinary ordinary people about what they do, how they do and why they do.
Discussing what people do in career and life. We spend so much time working and doing things, without even thinking about it.
We will talk about how, why or when they do what they do, what makes them the right person, and how doing what they do affects their lives.
In weekly conversation, hopefully, we demystify work and career options for you, that you can connect to and feel seen.
Find inspiration and excitement for the little things, and insight into how all...
2024-09-1800 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Season Finale - Danelle Dickson PT, DPT, COSWhat things do Charlotte Lanning, Zara Bartels, Katherine Horrigan and Maleek Washington have in common? They all had an incredible team to see them thru their injury period. In this last episode, I wrap things up in discussing all the stories you've heard for the past couple of weeks. I also go thru the top 3 persons you need on your dance team as a professional dancer to make sure you are successful in coming out on the other sides of injuries, and the importance of mental health in getting to the end.
2019-11-2915 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #7 Zara BartelsZara Bartels retired from professional dancing with the Lion King in 2013. Just when she thought that well deserved relaxation from the onslaught of stress on her body was done, she had a new battle to face: being diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. In this episode, we talk bout her gems about retirement and quality of life, and the way she has dealt with her new diagnosis.
2019-10-0435 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #6 Zara Bartels Part 4Like most high level athletes , dancers devote extraordinary amounts of time perfecting their art. But what happens when your career ends? Zara talks about coping with difficult times, and trying to catch up with life as it moves while you’re on stage. She reflects on key dance resources for broadway dancers , and the importance of the role of a dance captain or company manager in the health of dancers
2019-09-2736 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #5 : Zara Bartels Part 3In this episode, we talk about some key differences between contemporary dance and Broadway that makes Broadway an animal of its own. Zara talks about her experience as the dance captain on the West End in London for The Lion King, and talks about things dancers should know about their bodies, what success on broadway looks like and audition secrets for broadway dancers.
2019-09-2034 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants: Episode #4: Zara Bartels Part 2In this episode, Zara talks about a persistent injury that resulted in Joint Rejuvenation Surgery. She talks about her experience with surgery, and how she mentally dealt with having to stop dancing for 4 months. She also gives us her views on the importance of being mentally grounded to deal with the challenges that injuries bring for professional dancers.
2019-09-1321 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Episode #3: Zara Bartels Part 1In this episode, we get introduced to Zara Bartels, a dance prodigy that travelled from her small island of Trinidad and Tobago, to touch and master dance in 3 major continents, including the US. The longest serving Dance Captain of the Lion King on the West End in London, Zara not only excelled as a dancer, but dominated her career, regardless of injuries on her terms. We learn more about her beginnings and her philosophy on dance.
2019-08-3037 min