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May 5, 2024 • 17min

What hope for Kosovo's economy?

Exploring Kosovo's economic challenges and potential with focus on mining industry struggles, currency regulations, business obstacles, and hopes for growth through investments and reforms amidst political tensions and youth migration concerns.
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May 1, 2024 • 17min

Meet the trailblazers: The female bike mechanics

Meet Sharvari, Belinda, and Brenna, female bike mechanics breaking barriers and making a living in the male-dominated industry. They discuss setting up female-run workshops in India, teaching skills to women, and working within elite sports. Hear their stories on gender dynamics, challenges, and the importance of inclusivity.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 17min

Can the Tour de France Femmes deliver?

Marion Rousse, race director of Tour de France Femmes, discusses the challenges and progress of women's participation in the historic race. The podcast explores the disparities in prize funds and race duration between the Women's Race and the Men's Race. It also highlights efforts to promote equality in cycling and achieve parity in prize money for female cyclists.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 17min

Tourism cashing in on the ‘pink dollar’

Exploring the rise of LGBT tourism worldwide, the growth of businesses targeting LGBT tourists, the thriving LGBTQ+ destination of Sitges in Spain, Nepal's efforts to attract LGBT travelers, and the challenges faced by mountaineers aiming to conquer all 14 of the world's 8,000ers.
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Apr 28, 2024 • 22min

How can recycling be profitable?

Exploring successful recycling schemes in Ireland and Denmark, and challenges faced by American companies. Comparison of bottle bill systems and government-backed recycling models in Australia. Importance of consumer education and shared responsibility for recycling initiatives.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 18min

Business Daily meets: Picsart CEO Hovhannes Avoyan

Picsart CEO Hovhannes Avoyan talks about his childhood in post-Soviet Armenia, his entrepreneurial journey, and the success of Picsart as a popular photo editing app. The podcast explores the impact of AI on global stability and the company's relocation to the US.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 17min

Modest fashion: Inside a $300bn industry

Maha Gondal discusses the growth of the modest fashion industry, the reasons behind its popularity, and the challenges faced by brands trying to capitalize on the market. The episode explores how modest fashion is evolving beyond faith-based choices and gaining recognition from leading brands.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 18min

When films disappear

Discover why your favorite movies and TV shows disappear from streaming sites and the impact on creators. Explore the challenges of film preservation in the streaming era and the complexities of the streaming movie market. Learn about the emotional and professional repercussions of content removal on creativity and the significance of physical media collections in the digital age.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 17min

Where is 'a woman's place' in Ireland today?

Exploring the challenges and progress of Irish women in society, from historical barriers to modern struggles balancing work and caregiving. Discussing the implications of proposed changes to the Irish Constitution regarding women and home, featuring perspectives on women's roles, entrepreneurship, and childcare.
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Apr 21, 2024 • 17min

Should I put a wind turbine on my roof?

Exploring the potential of wind turbines on roofs for sustainable homes, challenges of off-grid wind power, feasibility in suburban settings, limitations of rooftop turbines in urban areas, and importance of reliable technology for small wind turbines.

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