Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

Metaphorically Speaking Xmas Special

It’s Christmas!
Delia and the Metaphorically Speaking team come together to spread Christmas cheer! Christmas songs, “Guess the year” included! Join us at the party.
Jeremy Goldsworthy, Bernardo Hita, Ernest de Neve, Oduwa Ossemwenkae, Alba Heidan Sanchez, Monae Sims, Jack Tweedley, Laurie Waplington.

'Follow the Energy' - Vanessa Walters

Delia talks to author, mentor, and writer, Vanessa Walters. Vanessa chose the phrase, “Follow the energy”, because it represents a point in her life where she felt like she could disappear. She was a new mom, working in a new country and she felt she was disconnected to her writing. She was teaching Zumba, feeling her writing was just, ‘good’. In the end, Vanessa realized that she needed to make mistakes, in order to find herself again. 
 
CREDITS
This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was written by Joelle Joyner-Wong. Script Supervisor, Delia Dolor. Production assistance and social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenke. The final program was edited by Mark Cheffins and social media videos by Ernie de Neve. Podcast Supervisor, Jeremy Goldsworthy. 

"Caged Bird" - Nicola Morrison

Delia’s guest is editor and former BBC broadcast journalist, Nicola Morrison. It’s safe to say that Nicola possesses an impressive set of credentials, ranging from scaling the dizzy heights of one of the largest corporations in the world and reporting on some of the most memorable stories of the 21st century, to overcoming a series of truly harrowing personal challenges. Despite such adversity, Nicola’s demonstrated strength culminates in the (2024) release of her autobiographical book, ‘Victory Is My Name’. Her accomplishments, both personally and professionally, are nothing short of victorious. 
 
Host, script supervisor and producer Delia Dolor. Written by Ella Holden, who also provided the audio clips.  
Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos by Ernie de Neve. 
Edited by  Danial Zakaria, and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

"Manners Will Take You to the Queen's Palace" - PetalMiller

Delia’s guest is Petal Miller, otherwise known as the HOPE dealer - by Helping Other People Excel. As a child of the late 1950s to Jamaican parentage, Petal has empirically witnessed the evolution of manners in England and Jamaica. Listen to how this week’s metaphor resonates with her.
 
Host, script supervisor and producer Delia Dolor. Written by Ella Holden, who also provided the audio clips.  
Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos by Ernie de Neve. 
Edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez, and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

"Cost an Arm and a Leg" - Char Hibbert

We look into the history of the metaphor, “Cost an arm and a leg,” discover its literal implications, and we discuss how its context has shifted over time. In this episode, Delia chats with Char Hibbert about her career in life coaching, and her efforts to help others on the path to self-improvement.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Maisie Hooper
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Gerardo Pastor Ruiz
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'A Snitch in Time Saves nine' - Xavier Bell

In today’s episode, we welcome Xaviera “Zay” Bell. 
After the loss of her son Xander, Zay  became a passionate advocate for maternal health. She is the creator and founder of two impactful nonprofits, Zeal of Xander, Inc and The Black Birth Institute. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she is dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by black women.
Hosted and produced by Delia Dolor
Written by Elena Valentinova, who also provided the audio clips.
Script Supervised by Delia Dolor.Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenke.Social media videos by Ernie de Nieve.This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez. 

'Walking on Eggshells' - Tamu T

Delia’s guest this week is Tamu Thomas, author, coach and speaker who believes everyone can be connected to their purpose and be successful, without toxic productivity and over functioning to prove their worth. Let’s hear how this week’s metaphor, “Walking on eggshells” resonates with her.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Tyrese Okwoche
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor -Jeremy Goldsworthy
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor 

'Going the Extra Mile' - Mervyn Weir

Writer and filmmaker Mervyn Weir is Delia’s guest. Weir’s work has been described as "powerful, thought-provoking and stimulating".  His most recent production, Jamaica Love, is a new stage production that brings together singers, musicians and actors to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Windrush, the ship that brought hundreds of West Indian citizens from the Caribbean to the UK. A great example of, ‘going the extra mile!’
Metaphorically Speaking was created by Delia Dolor Productions with original distribution by Colourful.
This episode was hosted and produced by Delia Dolor, and written by Elena Valentinova, who also provided the audio clips.
Script Supervisor, Delia Dolor.
Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkae.
Social media videos by Ernie de Neve.
Edited by Giacomo D’Anselmi.

'Fear is the Shadow that Follows You' - Flavilla Fongang

Mercedes Benz awarded Delia’s guest, Flavilla Fongang, the “She’s Mercedes” businesswoman award among women such as Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. Ms Fongang is also the author of, “The Voices In The Shadow”, a book that features stories of black women in tech and is distributed to secondary schools for free across the UK and Ireland. So, it’ll be very interesting to hear her take on this week’s metaphor, “Fear is the shadow that follows you!”
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Elena Valentinova
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Giacomo D'Anselmi
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'The First Impression Counts' - Antlyn Forde

THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNTS
Delia’s guest, Atlyn Forde, draws on over two decades of experience in marketing, strategy development and communications, including several years pioneering diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that have transformed corporate cultures. Her ‘take’ on this week’s metaphor is sure to be meaningful!
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Maisie Hooper
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor -Molly Cellan-Jones
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor