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Love Machine with James PreeceBuilding Connections Beyond Dating AppsWould You Like To Meet More Singles in Real Life?
Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Love Machine" podcast with your host, James Preece, the renowned international dating and relationships coach.
Today, we have a fantastic guest, Sophie Ziegler, the creator of the exclusive invite-only dating club, The Otto Connection.
Together, they discuss the challenges of socializing, making connections, and the importance of genuine interactions in today's world.
From creating a relaxed environment for singles to meeting challenges in remote locations, they cover a wealth of topics, including...2024-03-1133 min
Marlborough Wine PodcastAllan Scott| The Wine Marlborough PodcastFifty years of wine in Marlborough – a conversation with Allan Scott
In the early 1970s, Marlborough was vastly different from the vine-swept valleys seen today, instead dominated by sheep farms and crops. In the August edition of the Wine Marlborough Podcast, Allan Scott recounts some of his extraordinary experiences over the past 50 years, as a vineyard worker, pioneering grape grower, and founder of Allan Scott Wines.
On a dry and dusty development in August 1973, no one would have thought that Marlborough’s wine industry would be one of the “cornerstones” of New Zealand’s economy, Allan says...2023-08-0339 min
Marlborough Wine PodcastHeather Stewart & Simon Waghorn | The Wine Marlborough PodcastSubregionality and wellbeing in Marlborough’s wine industry
Simon Waghorn was a ‘wannabe seaweed geek’ when he traded his master’s degree in botany to become a winemaker 40 years ago.
Heather Stewart has a master’s in industrial and organisational psychology but fell for the wine industry after taking on a vintage job in 2008.
In the wake of Marlborough’s magic 2023 vintage, Sophie Preece talks to these passionate winemakers about the inaugural Marlborough Wine Industry Wellness Week, and how the new Wine Map of Marlborough will help winemakers and wine companies navigate our subregional...2023-05-0846 minMarlborough Wine PodcastNigel Sowman & Jules Taylor | The Wine Marlborough PodcastIt's harvest time in Marlborough and the region is a bustle of grape trucks, harvesters, and talk about the quality of the fruit.
This episode hosts Sophie Preece and Kat Pickford are joined by viticulturist Nigel Sowman and winemaker Jules Taylor to discuss their experiences, roles and expectations for this year's vintage.
The Wine Marlborough Podcast explores the fascinating world of grape growing and winemaking in New Zealand’s biggest wine-growing region. Whether you are curious about what makes a great wine or what’s happening in the soil beneath the vines, we’ve got you co...2023-04-1239 min
Voices in Society with Sophie Preece#18 The Power of the Subconscious Mind with Danny TurnerDanny is a part of global network BPM who focus on reprogramming the mind, working with the subconscious mind and financial freedom.2023-04-1237 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#17 Music, Life and Come Dine with Me debut - Element OGElement is a Music Artist from Birmingham, UK. He has held showcases for young people, is currently filming his own podcast, releasing his new book and is on Come Dine with Me in February.
2023-01-1526 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#16 Alternative Remedies with Karen SmithKaren Smith is an independant associate of Voxx Life who offer alternative remedies for those facing physical or mental challenges.2022-11-1526 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#15 Physical Exercise and Mental Health with Grant DempseyPersonal Trainer, Grant Dempsey, established a running club in January. On 19th August he gathered at Sutton Park to do a 5k run at 5am to raise money for the Charity Calm. This paticular run drew so much attention that 300 people turned up to complete the run. I interviewed Grant to find out more about his beliefs on exercise and mental health.2022-08-2930 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#15 Physcial Exercise and Mental Health with Grant DempseyPersonal Trainer, Grant Dempsey, established a running club in January. On 19th August he gathered at Sutton Park to do a 5k run at 5am to raise money for the Charity Calm. This paticular run drew so much attention that 300 people turned up to complete the run. I interviewed Grant to find out more about his beliefs on exercise and mental health.
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Voices in Society with Sophie Preece#14 - Peaceful Protests with Birmingham Says No to Knife Crime and Youth ViolenceBSN directors took to the streets of Birmingham City Centre to raise awareness around knife crime and youth violence.2022-07-0417 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#13 - Breaking Barriers, Spinal Cord Injuries with Fidel Thompson.Fidel was involved in an incident that cause life changing injuries, causing him to be paralysed from the waist down. This did not stop Fidel living his life to the fullest. He has now created his own charity to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries.
2022-05-3048 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#12 - The Lasting Effects of Child Murder with Sarah RoseSarah Rose lost her child in 2007 at the hands of her partner. Sarah is now using her experiences to help raise awareness of child abuse under the C.I.C Sharing Kams Cuddles. Sarah hopes to help support other bereaved family members who have experienced such trauma. 2022-02-2232 min
Real Estate Insights, from SavillsPost-pandemic living, shopping & working: the next generation’s viewThere’s been a lot of speculation over whether or not the pandemic has permanently changed how we live, work, socialise and shop, but these debates tend to be shaped by older experts. What is the view of younger people?Join Guy Ruddle and guests: three Savills researchers – Josh Arnold for retail and leisure, Simon Preece for offices and Sophie Tonge for residential - who give a view from the ‘next generation’: as the users of tomorrow’s real estate, how do they think they and their peers’ behaviour and attitudes have been shaped by Covid-19, how do their vie...2022-02-1620 min
Love Machine with James PreeceAdding Creativity to your Relationship with Sophie PhairDo You Feel You Easily Get Bored With Your Relationships?
In this episode, James is joined but the amazing Sophie Phair who is a Relationships Coach.
Together, they talk about the importance of creativity in relationships. This is is important because when you’re not creating the bigger picture you fall prey to emotional vulnerability and blame.
Sophie shares her own story and how she found her coach to help her reignite all aspects of her life.
You'll find out how find how to start creating every moment of ev...2022-01-1036 min
Preece Of Mind40/ Self-Esteem, Career Journey & Dripping Wet For An InterviewHow I gave that interview the extra "oomph".Recognising your high value and self worth amidst "failures" and let-downs. Keeping going, saving yourself, because when the tough is tough sometimes its time to pack it up, pat yourself on the back and get going, get planting the seed of opportunity.p.s Stick to the Mars ice cream, Twix ice cream doesn't cut it. Peace be upon you._________________________LATEST EPISODES39/ From A Place That Sucks Less https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jLGA50EypPo1qeem506fO?si...2021-11-0224 min
Love Machine with James PreeceSetting Realistic Dating Expectations with Sophie BlackmanDo You Often Find Yourself Creating Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationships?
This is a very common issue so James asked his friend Sophie Blackman to talk with him about why this is a bad thing.
Sophie is a journalist and runs her own PR company. She is also the founder of VaVa Violet the relationship and lifestyle magazine.
It's a very fun, insightful episode that might make you realise how you could be unintentionally self sabotaging your dating life! There's also a little dating coaching too.2021-08-0935 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#11 - The Journey of Addiction, Faith, Love and Religion, with Agustus Stewart.Author and Minister, Agustus Stewart, talks us through his journey of being in prison 20 years ago and re-finding his faith whilst he was in there. Agustus is now the Author of book 'Incarceration, Addictions and the Cross' whilst also being a Minister.2021-04-2043 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#10 - The Transition from Prison back into Society.Ex-offender, Daniel, who is now the Managing Director or NextLife Recruitment, tells his story of once being a prisoner himself, and how he is now using that lived experience to help other ex-offenders.2021-04-1449 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#09 - From the UK to the USA with Singer/Songwriter, La Shana Latrice.RnB singer/songwriter joins me for a chat about her journey as a musical artist and her transition from the UK to America.2021-03-0127 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#08 - The Pro's and Con's of Social Media with Shanice Richardson.Together, myself and Shanice asked the general public what they thought the main pros and cons of social media are - together we discussed them.2021-02-2835 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#07 - Music, Life and Touring with Pop Princess, Tiffany.Tiffany, the 80's pop singer of famous hit "I think we're alone now", came onto Switch Radio to talk about her past musical experiences, her recent tour in Birmingham and what she has lined up in the near future.2021-02-2825 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#06 - Becoming a Muscian with Trizzy.Trizzy began his musical journey during the first lock-down of 2020! He has since made several hits. He talks us through where he found his inspiration and what he has planned for the future2021-02-2816 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#05 - Youth Work During a Pandemic with Rae-anne Preece.Rae-Anne Preece delves into what it is like to be a Youth Worker on the streets!2021-02-281h 19Voices in Society with Sophie Preece#04 - The Affects of Youth Violence with Rachel Warren.A discussion into the many different layers of youth violence, with Birmingham Says No director, Rachel Warren.2021-02-2849 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#03 - The Importance of Bleed Control Kits, with Lynne Baird.A discussion with campaigner, Lynne Baird, regarding bleed control kits being installed in Birmingham and several other cities in the UK.2021-02-2811 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#02 - Stab Resitance Clothing and Knife Crme, with Craig Morris.A discussion about the knife crime epidemic and also Spartan Clothing. Spartan Clothing was founded by Craig Morris and is a stab resistant clothing line.2021-01-1852 minVoices in Society with Sophie Preece#01 - Homelessess in Britain with Angela Ash.Angela, a kind soul who dedicates her time and efforts into helping the less fortunate, discusses the various aspects to be being homeless.2021-01-1039 min
C86 Show - Indie PopBanco De Gaia with Toby MarksBanco De Gaia with Toby Marks in conversation with David Eastaugh
In 1978, Marks began his musical career as a drummer in a heavy metal band.
Marks moved to Portugal in 1986 and played Beatles music for tourists. He first delved into electronic music in 1989, when he bought a digital sampler. The first tune he recorded on it was called "Maxwell House".
Having cut his teeth on the early 90s ambient dub compilations, in 1994 he released his first studio album Maya on Planet Dog records, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize on its...2019-11-1547 min