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What if we stopped designing schools and started designing for learning instead? In this conversation, James sits down with educator, designer and futurist Christian Long, founder of Be Playful and Prototype, to explore how we might rewrite the “code” of education for a world where content is everywhere and learning never really stops.

Meet Lelo Kubu in this inspiring conversation recorded in Dubai on the heels of TEDActive in Palm Springs, California. Kelo and I had a wonderful catch-up on Nightline, the program I hosted on Dubai Eye for over a dozen years.We talk about growing up in Soweto, South Africa in the 70s, how our opportunities shape our worldview, and why this is ultimately permission to follow your dream.

It might sound cliché, but it’s true: opportunity is all around us. The real difference comes from how we respond to circumstances, and Victoria Tipper is living proof of that. This wonderful podcast on health and wellbeing started from a simple conversation we had back in 2018. Today, it continues to remind me just how far a single idea can go when you decide to act on it. Check it out on your favourite platform: YouTube | Spotify https://youtu.be/C7NQL_5W7qo https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/h1mrDLDDk2b Here are my two main takeaways from this episode: The spoken word has real power. It can inform, educate, and entertain. Podcasting matters, so start capturing and sharing your stories. We all have the ability to shape our own health and wellbeing. Through everyday choices, we can make powerful changes that influence our longevity. #Podcast #HealthAndWellbeing #Opportunity #PersonalGrowth #Storytelling Saint Paul University PMC Training PMC Renewal

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts.Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and environment pulls the trigger, plus tips on turmeric, grass-fed meats, and beating emotional eating.Gut health steals the spotlight: fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut, bone broth for healing, and gradual probiotics to fight candida or parasites. Learn how 90% of serotonin comes from your gut, linking mood, anxiety, and even Ramadan fasting hacks.Boost metabolism with muscle-building, dodge addictive "frankenfoods," and tackle issues like ulcerative colitis via GAPS protocol. Victoria's no-nonsense advice: focus on abundance, not deprivation, for sustainable change.Ready to tame your gut and life? Follow @victoriatipper for more. Listen now and unlock your best self!

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts.Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and environment pulls the trigger, plus tips on turmeric, grass-fed meats, and beating emotional eating.Gut health steals the spotlight: fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut, bone broth for healing, and gradual probiotics to fight candida or parasites. Learn how 90% of serotonin comes from your gut, linking mood, anxiety, and even Ramadan fasting hacks.Boost metabolism with muscle-building, dodge addictive "frankenfoods," and tackle issues like ulcerative colitis via GAPS protocol. Victoria's no-nonsense advice: focus on abundance, not deprivation, for sustainable change.Ready to tame your gut and life? Follow @victoriatipper for more. Listen now and unlock your best self!

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and environment pulls the trigger, plus tips on turmeric, grass-fed meats, and beating emotional eating. Gut health steals the spotlight: fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut, bone broth for healing, and gradual probiotics to fight candida or parasites. Learn how 90% of serotonin comes from your gut, linking mood, anxiety, and even Ramadan fasting hacks. Boost metabolism with muscle-building, dodge addictive "frankenfoods," and tackle issues like ulcerative colitis via GAPS protocol. Victoria's no-nonsense advice: focus on abundance, not deprivation, for sustainable change. Ready to tame your gut and life? Follow @victoriatipper for more. Listen now and unlock your best self!

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and environment pulls the trigger, plus tips on turmeric, grass-fed meats, and beating emotional eating. Gut health steals the spotlight: fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut, bone broth for healing, and gradual probiotics to fight candida or parasites. Learn how 90% of serotonin comes from your gut, linking mood, anxiety, and even Ramadan fasting hacks. Boost metabolism with muscle-building, dodge addictive "frankenfoods," and tackle issues like ulcerative colitis via GAPS protocol. Victoria's no-nonsense advice: focus on abundance, not deprivation, for sustainable change. Ready to tame your gut and life? Follow @victoriatipper for more. Listen now and unlock your best self!

Dive into this captivating 2018 chat with Victoria Tipper, nutritionist, life coach, and gut health expert. We connected at a Fitbit launch, sparking an instant must-have convo on transforming your wellness through real food, probiotics, and mindset shifts. Victoria shares her journey from genetics studies to mastering human nutrition. Discover why genes are just "loaded guns" and environment pulls the trigger, plus tips on turmeric, grass-fed meats, and beating emotional eating. Gut health steals the spotlight: fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut, bone broth for healing, and gradual probiotics to fight candida or parasites. Learn how 90% of serotonin comes from your gut, linking mood, anxiety, and even Ramadan fasting hacks. Boost metabolism with muscle-building, dodge addictive "frankenfoods," and tackle issues like ulcerative colitis via GAPS protocol. Victoria's no-nonsense advice: focus on abundance, not deprivation, for sustainable change. Ready to tame your gut and life? Follow @victoriatipper for more. Listen now and unlock your best self!

In this episode I sit down with UK Counselling Psychologist Cheryl Warsama, who brings over 20 years of experience in adult mental health, relationships, and employee wellbeing. Cheryl has served as a Consultant Psychologist with the NHS in London and as Head of Psychology and Social Work for Maudsley Health in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Health.Recorded in 2021, this conversation feels even more relevant in 2026 as we navigate the growing stress of work and life, mental health challenges, and relationship pressures at home and on the job. Whether you are dealing with burnout, juggling responsibilities, or supporting others, this is a powerful listen for anyone who wants to better understand wellbeing in a fast paced world.

Ethical manpower is more than a buzzword, it is a mindset we need to be talking about now more than ever.​ Back in 2011, I sat down with Tristan on Nightline to unpack what ethical manpower really looks like in practice, the tough decisions leaders face, and what happens when you choose to do the right thing even when it is not the easy thing.​ I am bringing this conversation back because it is just as relevant today as the day we recorded it, especially as organizations rethink how they hire, manage and support people in a world of constant change.​ If you care about leadership, culture and doing business the right way, this is a must listen.

I'm back with another episode of the Nightline Replay! For over a decade, I was the host of Nightline on DubaiEye 103.8FM and had the opportunity to talk to the UAE community and interview some incredible people. I'm digging back into the archive and sharing some of my favourite episodes. This episode is particularly interesting, especially given the recent discussions about going back to old school analogue methods and the power of writing things down by hand. I had the chance to talk with Sunni Brown and Stacy Weitzner about doodling and how it brings art and information together.​ This was a conversation post-TED in 2011, and it's as relevant today as it was back then ! Enjoy.

Some programs only make sense later.I finished my BA at Carleton University 35 years ago and, like most students, I was just happy to be done. But about 10 years later, I realized how formative the Mass Communication experience really was in shaping how I think about media and digital literacy, democracy, information, and the power of a national story.That’s why it was so interesting to sit down with Zach Landry, who’s just wrapping up his four years at Carleton, to hear how the program looks from the student lens right now.Full conversation here:YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mm8ZWeg02a8​Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Zgx9HfzUBZb​What did you think your education gave you at the time, and what do you see differently now?

What makes someone choose journalism, not just as a major, but as a career?In this clip, Zach Landry and I jump into the why behind his decision, what attracted him to the field early on, and what journalism has meant to him since.If you’ve ever considered media, storytelling, or reporting, this one will hit home.Grab the full podcast on Spotify and YouTube.https://youtu.be/Mm8ZWeg02a8?si=LKXBC5cCWJVbzwzUhttps://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Zgx9HfzUBZb

Zacharie Landry, a recent grad from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, joins James for a catching up conversation on what it takes to build a journalism career right now.​ They dig into the reporters who inspired Zach early on, how journalism school holds up once you are in it, and why long form storytelling still matters even as the industry shifts. Along the way, they talk about shrinking local news, the rise of independent platforms like YouTube and Substack, and the tension between going solo and having editorial standards.​ This is a wonderful look at journalism as a career from a new graduates perspective.

In this episode, I sit down with world‑renowned explorer Adrian Hayes to dig into what truly drives him as an adventurer and how those same forces show up in everyday life. Recorded in 2013, our conversation goes beyond expeditions and records to uncover the mindset, lessons, and hard‑won wisdom Adrian brings back from the extremes of the planet.If you’ve ever wondered how exploration connects to resilience, purpose, and personal growth in ordinary life, you’ll get a lot from this one.