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Many thanks to Palestinian Entrepreneur, Majd Mashharawi for her very raw and candid talk about the difficulties she and other women have faced trying to find work and start their own businesses in occupied Gaza. The statistics will shock you, but should hopefully provide a bit of insight (and hope) to an historical region that is very poorly discussed in the Western world. Like this episode? Supp...

Our newest episode in the ‘Controversies and Contraband’ series talks about the history of British witchcraft, or more precisely British witches’ understanding of their contemporary history. While not seemingly controversial on the surface, western societal interpretations of the ‘witch’ are deeply rooted in taboo, where modern-day witches can sometimes be viewed as ‘irrational’, embarrassing, or...

#Hitler #art #democracy #Germany What does it mean to ‘censor’ or ‘ban’ forbidden Nazi symbols, art, and books like Mein Kampf in present-day Germany? And more to the point, is this even possible? In this first episode of our new series, ‘Controversies & Contraband’, Dr Banu Karaca explains the hidden impact of Hitler’s Nazi dictatorship on censorship laws in Germany, and whether freedom of expres...

In this final episode of our 'Inspiring Women' series I talk with Dr Ritu Jain, President of DEBRA (Singapore) and rare disease policy advocate for the Asia Pacific. In this episode we cover the differences between 'invisible' and 'visible' disabilities, and 'orphan' diseases, and what we can do as individuals in order to promote and encourage better disability awareness and inclusivity in the wor...

We're still on the look out for a few more guest speakers, so if you think that's you, we'd love to hear from you! Write us directly at: https://coffeeandcocktailspodcast.com Register today to become a Patron for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

I'll be honest, when a colleague reached out to me several months ago asking if I would be interested in interviewing Majd Mashharawi, TED Talk speaker and founder of GreenCake and Sunbox, I was floored. This woman's initiatives are incredible. Not only has she been able to transform the lives of thousands through her groundbreaking inventions, but she continues to break glass ceilings, especially...

A few months ago, one of our guests from the New York Times, Dr Kacey Vu Shap, asked if he could come back as a guest host because he wanted to put Dr Wand 'in the hot seat'. In this bonus episode, Dr Shap talks with Dr Wand about the importance of 'thinking outside the box' and why academics make the best creative practitioners for business and industry. In addition, Dr Wand discusses her new ven...

Well...this was a fun, and a drastic change from the daily humdrum of my THIRD lockdown in less than a year. So, if you're looking for some fun banter about 'women's things', history, and folklore then I highly suggest you nuzzle up to this bonus episode with the fabulous (and hilarious), Kate J. Armstrong, host of 'The Exploress' podcast. And don't worry, there's nothing we've mentioned here that...

Warning: This episode does contain some adult language. 'The Museum of Ridiculously Interesting Things explores the strange, dark place between art and curiosities' and its this fantastic online museum that led to our interview with curator and art historian, Dr Chelsea Nichols. If you'd like to learn more about her work on sex weasels, meat rain, and witch cake (yes, you heard me right), then hea...

Taken from our Patreon vault, Dr Consolati's talk is invaluable for entrepreneurs and academics interested in pursuing additional careers outside their traditional trajectories. By addressing the taboo surrounding money, she dives head-first into the empowering factors that come with learning to discover what you are worth. To learn more from Dr Consolati, check out her 'Women Speak Up Project' at...

Apologies C&C listeners for the month of silence, but we have not forgotten you! We promise this month will have a lot more planned with interesting upcoming episodes and a new guest host who we could not resist to bring back to the studio (details available on our Patreon page). In the meantime, enjoy this episode with Forbes 30 under 30, Abigail Seldin, as she tells us about what inspired her to...

This episode is a particularly special one to me as it was a 20 year reunion with an old friend of mine whose work I came across in the New York Times about his adoption from Vietnam. Entitled 'Why did she leave me there?', Kacey talks about the emotional trauma that he faced as a result of his abandonment by his grandmother, and how as a researcher his own 'hero's journey' helped him to want to u...

Taken from our Patreon vault from October 2020, this bonus episode is with astro-photographer and Fellow of the Astronomical Society, Mary McIntyre, FRAS. She'll be telling us about the fascinating world of shadows and how the use of photography (and a little bit of math) can provide us with incredible information about the planets in our solar system. For more information, check out our Patreon p...

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the top female podcasters (to my mind) in the industry: Kate J. Armstrong, host and founder of 'The Exploress'. If you have not checked out her podcast on women in history, stop what you are doing and head over there now. Otherwise, sit back and relax with a cup of something warm and enjoy the show. And if you like this episode, Kate will be...

Or 'How to awaken your potential, pin-point your goals, and discover a way forward in tough times' with Dr Kristin Stasiowski of Kent State University. This incredible talk by Dr Stasiowski speaks to the importance of learning from our past and how historical literature can be a source of inspiration and motivation especially during dark times. ****** If you like our show, feel free to support us...

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Business Coach (and academic) Dr Claudia Consolati (over a cup of ginger tea) to discuss her work helping women (and men) to build up their own businesses so that they can become 'wildly successful' and empower individuals around them. To help support the show, consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Come have a drink with us as Dr Ann Wand sits down with Mary McIntyre FRAS over a glass of Malbec to discuss the fascinating world of astronomy, astro-photography, and life on other planets. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

In the last episode of our COVID series, Dr Ann Wand sits down with Dr Kristin Stasiowski of Kent State University, independent scholar, Dr Mounia Mnouer, and PhD Candidate of the University of Munich, Sohaib Riaz, to discuss how they have rediscovered their passions for family, hobbies, and nature during times of global crisis. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/cof...

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Bea Addis, Dr Ana Carolina Balthazar, and Dr Giulia Guarnieri to discuss their experiences with distance teaching and learning while providing advice for students, teachers, and parents on how to make the most of online teaching as we manage our way through this new type of education. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspod...

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Adrian Snead, Associate lawyer at Holland and Knight, LLP in Washington, DC to discuss the confusing ins and outs of Cannabis law in America. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Dr Ann Wand sits down with cultural historian at the Open University, Dr Katy Layton-Jones, and former Male Welfare Office at the University of Oxford, Joseph Uhlar, to discuss the realities of working conditions in higher education and the effects this has on staff, student and academics' mental health. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNC...

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Dr Julia Bolton Holloway, Professor Emerita and custodian of the English Cemetary in Florence, Italy and special guests, Roma citizens, Daniele and Diamanta, to discuss their changeling experiences growing up under the Italian state, as well as Dr Holloway's unique approach to educating some of the world's most disenfranchised. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandc...

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Al Ridenour, Dr Mattaeus Rest and Gertraud Seiser as they unravel the mysteries surrounding Austria's most infamous creature...the Krampus... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand discusses the concerns surrounding diversity, or the lack thereof, in western academia with guest speakers Dr Alia Amir of Uppsala University, Amir Massoumian of SOAS, and Dr Manali Kumar of the National University of Singapore. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/...

Dr Ann Wand grabs a glass with Dr Anna Marie Trester of Career Linguist and Dr John Paulas of PhD Matters to discuss the 'how to' of 'how to network' for academics looking to expand their talents beyond academia. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.insta...