Dream Corner TEDx Euston 2012

Interviews from TEDxEuston 2012

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

Women in the City’s ‘It’s all about you’ shopping evening

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 [...]

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Book launch – When The Siren Calls by Tom Barry

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 [...]

Viv and Hazel Chawapiwa

Hazel Chawapiwa

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

Nickie OHara on Dream Corner

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...]

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“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...]

Dr Lynda Shaw on Dream Corner

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

The Starting School Survival Guide

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...]

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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...]

Naked Divorce on Dream Corner

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

Lorraine, Viv, Cheryl and Emma

Interview with Yammer female leaders

What a pleasure it was to have the opportunity to interview … [Read More...]

Viv and Dianna Bonner

Dianna Bonner

Fab interview with Dianna! We talked about her journey … [Read More...]

Penny Jackson

Penny Jackson

Finally got to meet and interview Penny after a couple … [Read More...]

Patty Cruz and Viv

Patty Cruz

I got to meet Patty at Thrive 2013, and when she told me … [Read More...]

Viv and Schafer

Niki Schafer

What a fab day of interviews Niki started for me! We could … [Read More...]

Katie Young

Katie Young

One of the best things during an interview is discovering … [Read More...]

Nina Vanneck

Nina Vanneck

Another fab interview with a female leader in the City. Nina … [Read More...]

Viv and Sarah Wood

Sarah Wood

What a fab interview I had with Sarah - loved every minute … [Read More...]

Anne Jensen Chatroux

Anne Jensen Chatroux

Very interesting interview with Anne! We talked about the … [Read More...]

Gerlinde Gneiwosz

Gerlinde Gniewosz

Another fab interview with a woman in Tech! I heard Gerlinde … [Read More...]

Sarah Davison

Sarah Davison

One of the best parts of my job is learning new things! I … [Read More...]

Danielle Marchant and Viv

Danielle Marchant

It was great to finally meet Danielle, and I loved my … [Read More...]

Michelle Hawkins

Michelle Hawkins

I never stop being amazed at how people come to do what they … [Read More...]

Kate Taylor and Viv

Kate Taylor

I sat next to Kate twice at the Thrive conference, but it … [Read More...]

Stina Richardson

Stina Richardson

I'd never heard of Hypnobirthing until I was introduced to … [Read More...]

Katie Waistell

Katie Waistell

I know it's terrible to say I enjoyed my interview with … [Read More...]

Jennifer Sheridan

Jennifer Sheridan

Fantastic interview with Jennifer! She really is one of the … [Read More...]

Felix Macintosh

Felix Macintosh

You only have to listen to our interview to know how well … [Read More...]

Sheila Flavell

Sheila Flavell

Completely enjoying my series on Female leaders in the City … [Read More...]

Blogs

The trouble with Free

The trouble with FREE!

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 [...]

Dream Corner - Not everyone is an entrepreneur

Not everyone can be an entrepreneur!

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 [...]

Dream Corner - reflections on 2012

Reflections from 2012

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 [...]

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Wildstar Networking Launch Party

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. [...]

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Book launch – When The Siren Calls by Tom Barry

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

Women in the City’s ‘It’s all about you’ shopping evening

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 [...]

Dream Corner TEDx Euston 2012

Interviews from TEDxEuston 2012

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 [...]

Viv at TEDxEuston

My 1st TEDxEuston experience

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 [...]