Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

’Stand on your own two feet’ - Carole Pyke

'Stand on your own two feet'
When you've had two strokes, you're waiting in hospital for your mother to visit you only to be told she passed away 23 years ago and you looked in the mirror and didn't know you were looking at yourself and someone asked you to choose a metaphor that describes what you've been through, what would you choose? Maybe, 'Living on a prayer' Carole Pyke chose as her metaphor, 'Stand on your own two feet.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Si
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’Split Second’ - Mark Raymond Jr.

'Split Second'
A lot can happen within a split second. Lives can be changed - for better or for worse.
In this episode we look at different concepts of time and how we can change our mindset to become more present. Our guest is Mark Raymond Jr., founder of the Split Second Foundation.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Faye Sirohi
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’To Carry The Can’ - Tony Kelly

'To Carry The Can'
'To carry the can', 'etwas ausbaden müssen', 'to bathe something out', means having to bear the consequences for something that either you or another is responsible for.
This week’s episode looks at its German origin and how it differs greatly from the UK’s understanding.
Delia’s guest is commentator Tony Kelly.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Faye Sirohi
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’If you rush it, you’ll ruin it’ - Sylvester Herman

'If you rush  you’ll ruin it'
'If you rush it, you’ll ruin it' is a phrase that can be applied to so many areas of life, but its power lies in its simplicity.
We will hear how different cultures take varied approaches to time and the pace of life.
In this episode, Delia has invited Saint Lucian born, Scotland-based rum distiller Sylvester Herman as the island celebrates its two Nobel Laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis (Economics) and Sir Derek Walcott (Literature).
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Faye Sirohi
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
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Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’Sports is a metaphor for life’ - Kym Carter

'Sports is a metaphor for life'
Kym Carter, former Olympian and accomplished coach joins Delia to discuss why 'Sports is a metaphor for life'.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Si
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
Social Media Videos - AJ
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’Making eyes at’ - Cecilia Fitz

'Making eyes at'
Cecilia Fitz is the CEO of Cecilia's Institute of Cosmetology in Saint Lucia, the leading training facility for beauty professionals.
As a beautician, she is always staring into eyes to ensure her clients like what they see.
How does that influence the saying, 'Making eyes at' for Cecilia?
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer -  David McDade
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Gerardo
Social Media Videos - AJ
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’Things are always working out for me’ - Felicia Persaud

'Things Are Always Working Out For Me'
Once an undocumented immigrant, and now a US citizen, Felicia J. Persaud is a Black Caribbean-born immigrant, journalist, entrepreneur, and advocate for the Caribbean American community.
She tells Delia why 'Things are always working out for me'.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer -  Francesca
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - James
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’With faith your cup is full of great things’ - Victoria Akinrujomu

'With faith, your cup is full of great things'
Our Metaphor this week is 'With faith, your cup is full of great things'. Victoria Akinrujomu, the author of the book titled Agony of a Child Bride joins Delia to discuss this interesting phrase!
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer -  Si Andrews
Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Nick Webb
Social Media Videos - Melina Boukouvala
Podcast Manager - Jonathan Woods

’Mistakes are the Foundation of Achievement’ - Tony Cealy

'Mistakes are the Foundation of Achievement'
Tony Cealy is an arts practitioner, facilitator and creative producer who makes work designed to engage the public in issues that are important for social change.
Tony says 'mistakes are the foundation of achievement' afterall he learned from his mistakes and those of others, to achieve.
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer -  Matt Lucas
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Rita Limao
Social Media Videos - Somandeep Kandola
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

’It’s a marathon, not a sprint’ - Juanita Rosenior

'It's a marathon, not a sprint
Juanita Rosenior, the managing director of Girl in Red Glasses, joins Delia to discuss the phrase 'It's a marathon, not a sprint' and what red glasses mean to her!
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer -  Clark McIntosh
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Sam Goldstraw
Social Media Videos - AJ Roy
Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods