
Interviews from TEDxEuston 2012
December 8, 2012 By Viv Oyolu 1 Comment
As a media partner providing audio content of TEDxEuston 2012, Dream Corner wanted to capture the spirit of such a memorable event by interviewing speakers, partners, delegates and one of the organisers over two days. The interviews give anyone a ‘feel’ of what happened and how people genuinely felt about the day. You can read my [...]

Women in the City’s ‘It’s all about you’ shopping evening
December 10, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
I was excited and delighted to go along the ‘All About You’ shopping event organised by Gwen Rhys of Women in the City who recently came on the show. Women in the City is an organisation that promotes, recognises and rewards female talent. The evening was fantastic with brands such as The Fold London, Upper [...]

Book launch – When The Siren Calls by Tom Barry
December 10, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of going along to the launch of Tom Barry’s new book - When the Siren Calls organised by Helen Lewis of Fully Booked PR. When the Siren Calls is Tom’s first installment of a trilogy about main characters Isobel and Jay. Set between London and Tuscany; the book weaves [...]

Hazel Chawapiwa
March 6, 2013 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
Had an interesting time interviewing Hazel. She shared her passion and desire to give back to women with her Inspire Network; after receiving support during her own trials. Listen in here – Interview with Hazel Chawapiwa More about Hazel Hazel is the founder of 2Inspire Network created to empower and support women to realise [...]
Guest inspirational stories

Life in new directions by Nickie O’Hara
It always amazes me that people want to hear “my story” because I’m a great believer in dealing with what is thrown at you. Sometimes you … [Read More...]

“Krist. Dad’s dead” by Kristie West
The last thing in the world I expected to hear. Almost 7 years ago my dad died. I was flying home to New Zealand to spend time with my nana who was … [Read More...]

How I came to do what I do by Lynda Shaw PhD
My school days were not very happy. Some of the girls went around in gangs and picked on people like me. They were physically and mentally abusive and … [Read More...]
Book Reviews

Sarah Ebner’s ‘The Starting School Survival Guide’ reviewed by Jo Berry
There are hundreds of books giving advice about babies and toddlers, but once your kids get to school age, everyone expects you to know how to pick … [Read More...]

Leigh Ashton’s ‘iSell’ reviewed by Lois Ireson
When Viv asked me to review “iSell” by Leigh Ashton, I jumped at the chance. I’ve been going to lots of networking events recently and if I had … [Read More...]

Adele Theron’s ‘Naked Divorce’ reviewed by Mandy Campbell-Miller
I am going through a divorce right now and, in spite of having successfully gotten through the trauma of the death of both my parents to cancer in the … [Read More...]
Recent Interviews

Interview with Yammer female leaders
What a pleasure it was to have the opportunity to interview … [Read More...]
Blogs

The trouble with FREE!
May 1, 2013 By Viv Oyolu 30 Comments
First up, before you go past this point, I better let you know this is a ‘negative’ post – my 1st ‘negative’ ever! I don’t believe in writing them – more importantly, I haven’t had the need to write one; but in this case I want to! I like to think I’m pretty easy going….it [...]

Not everyone can be an entrepreneur!
February 20, 2013 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
It is true! Not everyone can or should be an entrepreneur! When I started Dream Corner, I only saw it as vehicle for female entrepreneurs – mostly because that’s where I had come – being an entrepreneur I mean. But as the show has grown, and time has gone on, I have come to realise [...]

Reflections from 2012
December 31, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
What a year 2012 has been – certainly the best one of my life to date. This is not to say I have not had my fair share of challenges (bucket loads), disappointments and failures in equal measure. But all those have eclipsed by the joys, excitement and fulfillment I have experienced. I remember distinctly – round [...]

Wildstar Networking Launch Party
December 19, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
When Corinne Stuart invited me to come along to the launch party of Wildstar Networking – a collaboration with Clare Gillbanks, Dave Clarke and William Buist; how could I refuse? I was looking forward to seeing her again, meeting some new people and interviewing some of the guests – providing audio content for the party. [...]

Book launch – When The Siren Calls by Tom Barry
December 10, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of going along to the launch of Tom Barry’s new book - When the Siren Calls organised by Helen Lewis of Fully Booked PR. When the Siren Calls is Tom’s first installment of a trilogy about main characters Isobel and Jay. Set between London and Tuscany; the book weaves [...]

Women in the City’s ‘It’s all about you’ shopping evening
December 10, 2012 By Viv Oyolu Leave a Comment
I was excited and delighted to go along the ‘All About You’ shopping event organised by Gwen Rhys of Women in the City who recently came on the show. Women in the City is an organisation that promotes, recognises and rewards female talent. The evening was fantastic with brands such as The Fold London, Upper [...]

Interviews from TEDxEuston 2012
December 8, 2012 By Viv Oyolu 1 Comment
As a media partner providing audio content of TEDxEuston 2012, Dream Corner wanted to capture the spirit of such a memorable event by interviewing speakers, partners, delegates and one of the organisers over two days. The interviews give anyone a ‘feel’ of what happened and how people genuinely felt about the day. You can read my [...]

My 1st TEDxEuston experience
December 3, 2012 By Viv Oyolu 3 Comments
I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was going to my 1st TEDxEuston event, especially since I had partnered with them to provide audio content. I was going to interview as many speakers as possible and get immediate reaction from delegates. My excitement was almost at fever pitch on Friday – I say [...]

























