Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

'Kicking The Can Down The Road' - Lorlett Hudson

Delia’s guest certainly knows how to get the best out of this week’s metaphor! Lorlett Hudson is the inventor of the critically acclaimed “Things Mama Used To Say”, a 52 card box set of Jamaican and Caribbean proverbs to facilitate change management, build inclusive leaders, diversity, inclusion and culture humility, How down to earth character makes this metaphor one to tackle!
 
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

'A Few Bad Apples' - Carole Pyke

Public speaker, mentor, coach and strategist Carole Pyke suffered a stroke in 2019, which left her with retrograde amnesia that took away all but 4% of memories of her life before the stroke. An almighty challenge for anyone to overcome, she hasn’t let it get the better of her - instead developing a number of novel marketing and personal branding techniques. She explains why, “A few bad apples”  means to her.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Laurie Waplington
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

'You are the Sculptor of your Own Masterpiece' - Christian Weaver

This week Delia picks up her chisel and hammer, and goes through of how one becomes “The Sculptor of one’s own masterpiece”, and talks with guest X on what it also means to them. So please join us as we try journey towards our masterpiece, and maybe you’ll create yours along the way.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Joseph Whittle
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

'Life's a Bitch, and Then You Die' - Karen Stollznow

This morose phrase hides an inner optimism that isn’t at first apparent. We will hear about how this truth is both hard to swallow and liberating to accept. In this episode, Delia speaks to Australian-American author, linguist and podcaster, Karen Stollznow, whose new book explores the rich history of the expletive in this week’s phrase.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Laurie Waplington
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Florian Staab
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'Failure is the Condiment that gives Success its Flavour' - Jason Howard

Delia’s guest is Chef Jason Howard. Barbadian born and Vincentian by descent, Jason is marking his place in history as a Modern Caribbean chef living in London. With over 18 years of professional experience, Chef Jason has mastered infusing the flavours from his home cuisines with international cooking techniques, presenting Caribbean dishes at its finest level of enjoyment. You should see how he plates them! No surprise then, that his metaphor is, “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour”Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Isaac Phelan
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Alba Heidan Sanchez
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'As the Crow Flies' - Key Mckay

In this episode of metaphorically speaking Delia talks with business and entrepreneurial expert, Key McKay on the age old saying; ‘As the crow flies’. This episode takes us through some interesting history of the phrase and its use throughout cultures and timelines, with funny misadventures along the way. With an extensive track record in business, it is no surprise Key is familiar with taking the direct approach! Join Delia and Key in navigating the intricacies of this historical and widely used phrase through the lens of business.
 
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Joe O' Connor
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Alba Heidan Sanchez
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'I Am Not A Mirror' - Andrew Scott

This phrase is one our guest, educator Andrew Scott has devised. You may be familiar with the original phrase, “I am a mirror” so we invite you to listen to Andrew’s rationale. We also ‘look’ back in time to the first mirrors made and the inner mirrors we all have. ‘See’ you soon?
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Elena Valentinova
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Dylan Coley
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

'They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve' - Cheryl Ginnings

“They wear their heart on their sleeve" is a common phrase which I’m sure many of us have heard over the years. But, where does this phrase come from, and why has it stayed with us for so long? This week, we take a look at some possible origins of this saying, and what it means in the end. Delia’s guest this week is Cheryl Ginnings, CEO and Founder of Cheryl Speaks Caregiving.
Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Joseph Whittle
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

’A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth’ - Michael Vincent

Heaven on earth can be and is usually something that is personified. One of the most annoying situations is spending time with someone who means a lot to you and when it’s time for one of you to leave, it feels like time has gone ten times faster.
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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 - Jeremy Goldsworthy

'Giving Up Is Not An Option' - Myriam Belasse

Delia talks to fashion designer Myriam Belasse. Do you have a dream or a vision for a life that you are yet to achieve? Maybe you want to start a business or a family or you want to start a journey that takes effort and planning to put into action. This week's metaphor encourages you, not to give up!
 
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Host - Delia Dolor
Editor - Gerardo Pastor Ruiz
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Script Writer - Faye Sirohi
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae