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Shades and Coffee

Vivienne Braidwood

31 episodes

9 months ago

During these challenging times, your relationship with work will have changed, regardless of whether you are employed, unemployed, self employed or an employer.My guest today is a career coach - something that many of us don’t have access to and that we could all benefit from to help us make sense of our current situation and our future career goals and aspirations.Please welcome, Co-founder of People On Work….Paul Diamondhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNXATHGUWUv_FQWdBrcKAhttps://www.lin...

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During these challenging times, your relationship with work will have changed, regardless of whether you are employed, unemployed, self employed or an employer.My guest today is a career coach - something that many of us don’t have access to and that we could all benefit from to help us make sense of our current situation and our future career goals and aspirations.Please welcome, Co-founder of People On Work….Paul Diamondhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNXATHGUWUv_FQWdBrcKAhttps://www.lin...

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Fashion & Beauty

Personal Journals,

Society & Culture

Episodes (20/31)

Shades and Coffee

Episode 31: Shades and Coffee with Paul Diamond - People on Work

During these challenging times, your relationship with work will have changed, regardless of whether you are employed, unemployed, self employed or an employer.My guest today is a career coach - something that many of us don’t have access to and that we could all benefit from to help us make sense of our current situation and our future career goals and aspirations.Please welcome, Co-founder of People On Work….Paul Diamondhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNXATHGUWUv_FQWdBrcKAhttps://www.lin...

4 years ago

38 minutes

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Episode 30: Shades and Coffee with Wim Remes - CEO / Founder, Wire Security

My guest today is a child of the 80’s, a computer whizz kid and highly successful global entrepreneur. We explore the key to success and happiness in life including the role and value of having mentors, diversity, curiosity and roots.Our worlds could not be further apart and yet I found there were so many similarities, so many shared experiences and so much to learn from one another.Please Welcome Wim Remes.https://www.wire-security.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wimremes/?originalSubdom...

4 years ago

25 minutes

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Episode 29: Shades and Coffee with Conrad Williams - Team GB Athlete

My guest today is someone who’s quite the expert at goal setting, motivation and maintaining a positive mindset no matter what life throws his way…We discuss how anyone and everyone can tap into this during these challenging times.Please welcome Team GB athlete, Conrad Williams.https://www.teamgb.com/athlete/conrad-williams/1SljyGeEGsC8C5wA0EDRym

4 years ago

32 minutes

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Episode 28: Shades and Coffee with Donda B - The Fashion Stylist

My guest today is an avid fashion stylist, event planner, and brand ambassador who is known for her chic, visionary style. Her fashion label Positive Expressions, is a line that promotes positivity and confidence through fashion. It was created as a response to the depression and domestic abuse she suffered. A way of helping others who may be experiencing the same struggles.She has certainly come a long way from the teenage girl gaining confidence in her plus-size figure, to the su...

4 years ago

25 minutes

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Episode 27: Shades and Coffee with Philippa Forrester - TV/ Radio Presenter. Author. Conservationist

My guest today is a television and radio presenter, producer, and author. She’s also an avid conservationist with a passion for wildlife. We compare living in isolation in the wilds of Grand Teton National Park USA, to living in isolation in London as a result of COVID19.We discuss the polarisation of society and what it takes to bring people from both ends of any spectrum back together again.Open, honest dialogue.Please welcome, Philippa Forrester

4 years ago

36 minutes

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Episode 26: Shades and Coffee with Tina Davis - Creative Entrepreneur

Todays conversation is about CREATIVITY and how it can best serve all of us during these challenging times.My guest today is an accomplished all round creative: a published writer, director, producer, award winning documentary maker, podcast host, professional speaker, international educator, life coach, photographer, serial entrepreneur …. The list goes on…In the world of business she has worn many hats from Executive Director, Board Member, Project Manager and Advisor to a number of S...

4 years ago

32 minutes

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Episode 25: Shades and Coffee with Leyla Packham - Sonria Dental, London.

My guest today is the first Colombian dentist to qualify in the UK.For personal reasons she left Colombia with her 2 daughters and a few years this remarkable lady learned to speak English, qualified and started her own Dental Practice in Central London.She now has one of the top Dental Clinics in the UK boasting an impressive team of 10 specialists who have 3 things in common: - Their high levels of expertise. - Their passion for what they do. - The love they have for their cl...

4 years ago

24 minutes

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Episode 24: Shades and Coffee with Pedro Garlaschi - Creative Technologist

My guest today is a Brazilian Creative Technologist based in London. He’s passionate about the fusion between technology and art. He especially enjoys working with physical installations and new futuristic technologies.What I love about this supercool nerd, is that he is always on the lookout for new ideas and opportunities to collaborate on any technological innovations that positively improve peoples lives, wellbeing or that simply blows your mind in terms of sheer awesomeness.&n...

4 years ago

25 minutes

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Episode 23: Shades and Coffee with Rima Majed - Pilates Body Shape

My guest today came to the UK in 1989 to escape the war in Lebanon. She now runs a very successful boutique Pilates studio in West London where she currently has 8 teachers running 43 classes each week to over 250 clients of all ages and abilities. Services include Mat and Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Barre classes, and personal training sessions.She prioritises personal attention to form, technique and achieving the right results for each client, over simply maximising revenues. H...

4 years ago

23 minutes

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Episode 22: Shades and Coffee with Michael Levy - La Salle Institute, USA.

My guest today is Michael Levy ... a man with a fascinating history and a burning desire to change the world through improving our education system.Having worked as an International headhunter for 20 yrs, he went on to form his own recruitment firm, Kesler Professional Search, which was named in honour of his mother.Everything was changed by 9/11 when the towers came down. Not only was his business severely disrupted, the events led to a period of reflection and a deep sense ...

4 years ago

26 minutes

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Episode 21: Shades and Coffee with Simone Cowley - Guardian Angels Childcare

Just Imagine a single mum with a 3 year old daughter, she then decides to become a foster carer. Incredible right? Well that’s exactly what my guest today did. Fast forward 20 years and 21 foster children later, she has embarked on a new adventure and set up the nanny and babysitting agency GUARDIAN ANGELS CHILDCARE.Giving every child in her care a happy childhood is something that she has always been passionate about, so I’m keen to find out more about this incredible and big hear...

4 years ago

16 minutes

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Episode 20: Shades and Coffee with Saphia Sheikh - Urban Retreat Interiors

My guest today is a London based Interior Designer who’s passionate about holistic design and the impact that interiors have on our wellbeing whether at work or at home.Home is where your heart is. Your family of one, two or more, gathers there to eat, sleep, play, relax and unwind. These days it’s possibly also your office and or classroom. That’s why it’s so important that you take the time to create the spaces you and your family need to thrive. This interior designer will n...

4 years ago

22 minutes

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Episode 19: Shades and Coffee with Anusha Loves - Musician, Entertainer.

My guest today is hot hot HOT !She actually reminds me of Jessica Rabbit with a little hint of Betty Boop.And the girl can sing !We talk about looking good, feeling good and all the things that sometimes prevent us from achieving either: Mental Health. Abuse. Neglect. I love this woman’s honesty. She bared her heart and soul. I really felt it and I absolutely loved this conversation with the delicious and utterly delightfulAnusha Loveshttps://www.youtube.com/user/Anushamusichttps://www.i...

4 years ago

29 minutes

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Episode 18: Shades and Coffee with Souraya Gyves - Esska Shoes

Stylish. Contemporary. Minimal. Comfortable. I’m talking shoes…. These shoes are designed especially for women who are comfortable and confident in their own skin. Which is exactly how I’d describe todays guest - the designer and founder of Esska Shoes, Souraya Karami Gyves. We catch up at her West London (Chiswick) studio and retail store. I’m reminded of some of my favourite childhood fairytales as we talk red shoes, high heels and lightening bolt shoes that bestow super pow...

4 years ago

24 minutes

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Episode 17: Shades and Coffee with Kemi Abiola - Queens Support Queens

Today's guest is a radio show host, a motivational speaker, a life coach, a fitness professional, and her events company celebrated its 12th year this July. However, she would most like to be remembered for being a daughter, sister and mother who is very passionate about family believing, that true balance in life is achieved through your family and friendship bonds. Over the years she has set up support networks that uplift, inspire, encourage and help her clients and audience ach...

4 years ago

16 minutes

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Episode 16: Shades and Coffee with Rene Byrd - Musician, Singer/Songwriter

My guest today is a talented singer and songwriter, a driven musician with a powerful voice.Her heartfelt lyrics are set to touch listeners across the globe as she brings a fresh new take on the soul and pop genres.Her new single BORN AGAIN https://youtu.be/OQ2oAnbNMqA, is a title track from her forthcoming album, and tells a story of new beginnings and feeling complete through love and romance.It was released a month before the March 2020 lockdown, was well received globally, and has n...

5 years ago

24 minutes

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Episode 15: Shades and Coffee with Simon Dowell - Entrepreneur, Business Consultant

My guest today was on the Board of a large, international and very successful sports brand: Hi-Tec. In 2010, he founded and launched his own luxury high performance sportswear brand - PlayBrave. He left the PlayBrave Board this year in order to seek his next passion project and I’m grateful to him for sharing this particular part of his journey :– The Search.He reminds us all that we have one life to live and that fulfilment, satisfaction, joy and success can be achieved through the choi...

5 years ago

30 minutes

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Episode 14: Shades and Coffee with Giulio Cerqua - Artist and Jeweller: CIVICO LXXV GC STORE

My guest today is a Tuscan artist and sculptor who fined tuned his talent whilst apprenticed to well known Italian masters.His love of beauty, fashion and form led him to experiment with creating art in the form of jewellery thus pioneering new techniques for jewellery production.In 2009, his beloved L’Aquila was devastated by an earthquake. It was Italy’s worst, many people died, or were injured, or left homeless. Having survived such devastation to his home, his business, his loved one...

5 years ago

13 minutes

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Episode 13: Shades and Coffee with James W Phillips - JWP Media Group

My guest today reveals how he went from growing up on a farm in Coggeshall to living a life of luxury: driving supercars, partying on super yachts, travelling the world, owning homes abroad and enjoying a life most of us can only dream of.He hasn’t always been so fortunate and shares not only his secrets of success but some valuable insights and practical tips to anyone who strives to:- run their own business, - gain more financ...

5 years ago

23 minutes

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Episode 12: Shades and Coffee with Zahida Ali - Model and Entrepreneur

Half German, half Black American and raised in Italy, my guest today is a model, entrepreneur and truly a woman of the world – having travelled and lived in many places around the globe. Her make up range, Zahida Dark Skinned Make Up, was launched in 2017 and is a bold statement about the importance of inclusivity and diversity in response to her own personal experiences.Her goal is for wearers of her make-up to join her in this journey of self discovery and self love – to feel proud of ...

5 years ago

21 minutes