Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

‘You can’t build a bridge during a flood‘ - Episode 30

“You can’t build a bridge during a flood”.
Not heard a metaphor like that?
It’s because it doesn’t exist. It was created by Delia’s guest, Linbert Spencer OBE, who uses it in many aspects of his life and career.
You may be familiar with similar metaphors and we’ve got them covered - bringing you stories from mixing cement in thunderstorms in Haiti to a strange phenomenon of young people sequestering themselves for years in Japan.
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Originally broadcast on January 18th

‘I walk my talk...and my talk is as authentic and bold as my walk‘ - Episode 29

"I walk my talk...and my talk is as authentic and bold as my walk"
Fashion model, speaker, philanthropist, and now author Cameron Parker is beginning a new chapter with her debut book, Model Patient (releasing 2021), which details her fast-paced life as a model travelling internationally, walking runways for designers like Vera Wang, Giorgia Armani, and Badgley Mischka, her battle with autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis, and what it takes to be a badass woman and love yourself through the toughest times.    
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'Children should be seen and not heard' - Episode 28

 
“Children should be seen and not heard”.
Denise Brown is a multi-talented industry professional. A Fashion Stylist, Speaker, Teacher and Mentor, she is known for her distinctive style and vivacious personality. She inspires people of all ages and abilities through her powerful and lively spirit. Based in the UK, Denise’s passion isn’t only to create unique looks but a desire to inspire and ultimately leave a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Dressing over 30 celebrities including some of the biggest names in pop culture; including Rihanna, Ed Sheeran and Tinie Tempah, Denise has recently added the title of Author to her extensive list of talents, releasing her first fashion styling advice platform; Denise Brown Stylist’s Guide to Fashion Styling. 
Realising her positive and inspiring attitude could help others, Denise decided to share her knowledge through teaching and mentoring. Raised by a mother who was a drug addict and being a victim of domestic violence, Denise has carved out a life of achievement and happiness which she discusses with Delia with her metaphor, that formed the basis of her childhood. 
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'The straw that broke the camel’s back' - Episode 27

“The straw that broke the camel’s back!”
Kate Werran is the author of An American Uprising in Second World War England: Mutiny in the Duchy - a non-fiction book about five fateful minutes in 1943 when a Cornish market town became the centre stage to a dramatic ‘wild west’ shoot out between black and white American G.I's.
The subsequent court-martial made daily headlines in both Britain and America – to the rising alarm of Whitehall and Washington – and reveals a surprising new side to Britain, race and the real “special relationship” in World War Two. Kate discusses the research that surprised her and how her chosen metaphor fits into her findings.
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'Embracing Culture Leads to a Wonderful Life' - Episode 26

"Embracing culture leads to a wonderful life"Delia catches up with Africa Yoon, a celebrated activist, who has just completed her memoir “The Korean” about how embracing Korean culture restored her health.
We talk about taking criticism and finding mentorship in the Korean community.
www.thekoreanbook.com
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Imogen Cappleman
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae 
Editor - Jonathan Woods
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Social Media Director - Yuri Maniz Tarone

'Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself' - Episode 25

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself”
 
That’s our metaphor this week. Delia’s guest is an inter-culturist and educator, Dr Cornelius Grove who has spent years exploring education in East Asia and he explains why these students often come up on top.
 
How this week’s metaphor encourages different types of learning is explored.
 
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Jack Campbell & Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
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Editor - Sean Price
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'Chaos is a Friend of Mine' - Episode 24

This week’s metaphor is, “Chaos is a friend of mine.”
Chosen by Delia’s guest Harry Roberts of My Favourite Cottages. He discusses how chaos can be helped by workcations! We look at the origins of the metaphor and decide whether his explanation is valid!
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Host - Delia Dolor
Producer - Sam Colwood
Segment Writer - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistants - Oduwa Osemwenkhae & Honor Webb
Editor - Jonathan Woods
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Social Media Director - Yuri Maniz Tarone
 
 

'Teamwork makes the Dream work' - Episode 23

Have you ever thought about your, “old school?”
How it's doing now and the memories it gave you?
Well, past students of the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School in Saint Lucia have. They came together and decided they wanted to give back.
So they’re on a mission...to raise US$100,000 to design, equip and maintain a Smart Classroom.
Their representative, Ms Carnita Cenac joins Delia to tell us how we can help...and Delia spins an “Oldie Goldie” that sums it up together with this week’s metaphor, “Teamwork makes the dream work.”
 
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Host - Delia Dolor
Segment Writer - Imogen Cappleman
Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia
Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae
Editor - Sean Price
Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve
Social Media Director - Yuri Maniz Tarone

Little by Little The Bird Makes It's Nest - Episode 22

Author, photographer and filmmaker Francesca Andre is Delia’s guest this week.
Her chosen metaphor is, “Little by little the bird makes its nest.” It’s a metaphor we’ve all used at some point,but do you know where it originates?
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Eagles Fly Alone, But Sheep Flock Together - Episode 21

Ray 'Ben' Studevent was a mixed-race childwhose unique look led him to fight a racialidentity crisis his entire life. Each time he entereda room, he had to decide whether it was better tobe Black or White. His personal and careerjourneys ebbed and flowed, taking him to prison,fatherhood and gigs in comedy clubs, modellingand stock-market research.
On this episode, Ray talks to Delia abouthow, being born to a White, heroin-addictedmother and a Black, violently alcoholic fatheraffected his life. And how his latest book, “BlackSheep” dedicated to his aunt Lemell, whobecame his mother, showed him that althoughhe loved and appreciated her, he regrets hedidn’t show her just how much when she wasalive.
 
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