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CEO of Pearl & Dean, Kathryn Jacob, discusses the recovery of cinemas post-Covid and the advertising industry's embrace of diversity. She highlights the impact of the pandemic on cinema chains and the importance of the collective cinema experience. The podcast also explores workplace diversity in advertising and the launch of initiatives aimed at combating bias and harassment. Kathryn emphasizes the significance of genuine efforts towards diversity and inclusion in the business sector.

Josue Calderon, a 19-year-old from El Salvador, shares his challenges of only using cash when he arrived in the United States. The podcast explores the barriers to accessing a bank account, difficulties faced by migrants, and the issue of unbanked individuals globally. It also highlights the popularity of the Agile savings system in Nigeria and the need for trusted platforms to empower unbanked individuals.

Explore the use and development of holograms in various industries. Discuss their potential to become a common technology in the future, their immersive experience, and the future potential in fields like remote expertise, architecture and design, and live sports broadcasting. Delve into the elimination of headsets and glasses with the projection of holograms onto surfaces. Discover how holograms are associated with progress and sustainability and convinced investors of their potential.

Alastair Leithead, former BBC correspondent and off-grid living advocate, shares his experience living off-grid in Portugal. He discusses the challenges of managing water, waste water, and sewage. He also talks about his ambitious project to build and run a hotel using solar power. The podcast explores advancements in solar panels and batteries, overcoming water challenges, and the difficulties of off-grid living in southern Portugal.

Former BBC correspondent Alastair Leithead moved to Portugal to build and run a hotel in an area without power or water supply. He explores the challenges of living off-grid, interviews his neighbors, and discusses the influx of foreigners in the region. The podcast also includes a tour of a distillery and covers topics such as water, power, waste management, and the reasons behind off-grid living.

Dr Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan's first female architect, discusses her career in a male-dominated field, her mission to build flood-resilient homes, and her efforts to empower disaster survivors to rebuild their own homes using sustainable techniques.

Turkish economy is facing challenges with high inflation and rising living costs, causing struggles for households. Changes in economic policy and the upcoming municipal elections add uncertainty. The consequences of inflation include income inequality and credit card debt. Turkey is shifting to more rational economic policies, emphasizing the importance of personal budgeting.

Discover the challenges of gathering and processing Brazil nuts in the wild Amazon jungle, including dangers, quality control, and the impact on deforestation. Explore the difficulties faced by Brazil nut producers in Bolivia, such as transportation costs and market fluctuations. Learn about the importance of fair prices and cooperation within the industry to protect the Amazon rainforest.

2023 has been a disappointing year for IPOs, with a record low number of companies offering their shares publicly on stock exchanges. The chapter discusses the performance of IPOs in 2023, highlighting high-profile IPOs and their mixed returns. It explores the factors that allowed India to avoid economic challenges and the prospects for IPOs in India in 2024. The chapter also discusses the expected IPOs in 2024 and the importance of IPOs for job creation and long-term economic growth.

Shoplifting and retail theft have become a global problem, with rising incidents and violence. Retailers in different countries are implementing measures like covert security, body cameras and stab-proof vests. The role of technology in deterring shoplifting is explored, including the use of CCTV and facial recognition. However, privacy laws and the need for a combination of technology and human presence is also discussed.