The Global Discussion

Paul Watters is a Chef, positive thinker, and regular food columnist in newspapers and magazines in the UK, Ireland and the USA. A former chef at the iconic Savoy Hotel in London and Australia's Sydney Opera House, Paul is passionate about his work and has three decades of experience. He has worked worldwide, including in London, Sydney, and Toronto. Paul loves being a Chef and has gained experience in sales, tourism, business management, and customer service. He always enjoys new life challenges, whether cooking, helping people develop new ideas, or giving advice. Paul values being a good listener and team player and shares his work on his Facebook personal blog, 'Simple, Tasty, Healthy by PW'. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Ashwin Chacko is a positively playful connector, bringing people together through positive storytelling with Illustration & Design. Championing creativity to shape culture through talks, books, videos, and workshops. Ashwin is a storyteller & motivational speaker based in Dublin, Ireland, specialising in positive visual storytelling. He helps companies connect with their audience through illustrations & design. Ashwin is interested in uncovering the social interactions that drive culture and seeks to capture these moments in bold lines & shapes. His compositions focus on a strong use of characters intermingled with typography and patterns. He likes to describe his work as; positively playful. Ashwin develops and designs conceptual illustrations for advertising campaigns, products, packaging, editorial, children's books and one-off commissions worldwide. He also runs creative workshops and speaks in companies to encourage creativity. Ashwin's books include Keep At It, Little Optimist, A little book About Justice, Everybody Feels Fear, What Wondrous Shapes We Are, and What do you think? He is an Illustration Ireland, AOI and Design OP member and was awarded Facebook Artist Residency, Adobe Creative Residency, and an IDI Shortlist for Illustration. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Eveline Ruehlin is a skilled multilingual mentor and advisor passionate about sustainability and technology, with a proven track record in managing academic summits, conferences, political fundraisers, and events. As a strong advocate for a sustainable and circular economy, Eveline is a fan of renewables and clean energy, recycling, AI for good, ML, AR, VR, blockchain technology, cyber security, supply chains, and the digital transformation of the 4th industrial revolution. Eveline enjoys skiing, golfing, hiking, mountain climbing, and exploring the great outdoors in her free time. Her love for nature and the environment inspires her to work towards a better future for all. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Kung Pik Liu (Pik) is an expert in brand design and women's health empowerment. As a passionate advocate for femtech and women's health and wellness, Pik is committed to helping femtech companies grow faster and more meaningfully. With only 3% of digital health venture investments going into the space, women need more healthcare as they have more frequent and complex needs than men. Worse, when woman founders ask for funding, they get less than their male counterparts. Pik believes she can do her part to help femtech professionals market themselves better, spread awareness to other women, and promote femtech companies through her branding and content services and her Halo Femtech Podcast. As the founder of Design Angel, a branding firm specializing in femtech companies, Pik has worked with selected clients such as Medidata, Reify Health, Famlee, Sydnesi Health, and DriveScale (acquired by Twitter in 2021). After nearly 20 years in the industry, Pik believes that design has the power to elevate brands and instil confidence. She believes that companies must "dress for success" to communicate their message authentically and confidently. Pik helps femtech companies who need to upgrade their brands to attract customers, look up to par to get taken seriously and launch a new product through her brand consultations, strategy sessions, practical action plans, unique brand identity development, visual brand implementations, on-demand design support, and on-demand chief brand officer (CBO) support. Pik is committed to being helpful and genuine, and doing meaningful work, supporting femtech and women-led startups. She is a graphic designer turned brand strategist, marketer, and entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Advertising Design from FIT. She also studied abroad for a semester at the London College of Communication. Currently, Pik lives in Southern California with her husband and two children. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Roy Kowarski is a branding and marketing specialist who helps global brands and business owners bring their brand stories to life. At the heart of everything he does is building connections that deliver genuine value through impactful and authentic interactions. Roy won gold at the global Social Audio Person Of The Year Awards and believes understanding what people want and analysing what drives response is vital to building lasting relationships. His company delivers engaging and innovative marketing products, but what they do is not about the products and services alone. Roy helps businesses communicate their message most engagingly using creative marketing product ideas aligned to a strategy. Roy's expertise ensures that every touchpoint communicates the value a brand offers customers, from corporate gifting to brand activations, outdoor promotions, and exhibitions. He values listening and understanding desired outcomes. With the right promotional product strategy, Roy helps brands create memorable and long-term brand exposure so that every step of the customer journey drives conversion. According to Roy, it all comes back to focusing on what you can give your customers and how you make them feel. His passion for listening, learning, and sharing information to develop lasting relationships is evident in everything he does. Roy's branding and marketing approach builds connections and delivers genuine value through impactful and authentic interactions. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Rose Horowitz is a Pulitzer-nominated journalist, content creator, and social media expert. Rose is the founder of #WomenToFollow, a global hashtag trend that reached 12 million views in its first two weeks. She is also the host of a bimonthly livestream #WomenToFollow show broadcasted on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and her new YouTube channel. In the wake of the pandemic, Rose became a producer for two successful global livestream shows that reached 1.5 million viewers and created 200 million social impressions. She is also skilled at identifying trends, synthesizing complex information, and writing clear, concise copy, leading to her work being published in top publications such as the New York Times, Forbes, and The Los Angeles Times. Rose has booked top guests on her shows through her influence and skill as a thought leader on women's leadership and diversity. She has also helped conceive, create, and launch a weekly medical show called "She's On Call." With a Master's from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Rose's career highlights include being nominated for a Pulitzer for her investigative series on the U.S. Food for Peace Program, which resulted in congressional hearings and legislative change. Rose's expertise in social media, content creation and journalism has enabled her to create impactful shows and content reaching millions of viewers worldwide. We're excited to hear more about her journey and learn from her experience. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Karen P Weaver is the Founder of Duchess Serenity Press, a division of Serenity Press that showcases the books she works alongside Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, to create. In this episode with Karen, we explore the inspiring life and work of a woman who believes in the power of storytelling to help people achieve their highest potential. Karen's vision is to create platforms that enable people to share their stories and tap into the magic and infinite possibilities within themselves. She is a successful author of novels, non-fiction, children's, and life-enhancing journals. She founded Serenity Press, a traditional publishing press that has made waves in Australia, winning many prestigious awards. Karen's unique ability to strategically leverage business and magic to help her clients achieve their highest potential sets her apart. Her energy is endearing and draws people to her, and she believes in seeing the best in everyone and helping them see the best in themselves. A passion for inspiring others led Karen to establish the Making Magic Happen Academy, where she hopes to inspire others to pursue their heart-centred passions and live their true life purpose. She believes that everyone has a story to share and that writing has the power to heal. Through gratitude and the Law of Loving Intention, Karen has created and lived her dream life to the fullest. Karen is a Publisher/Founder at Duchess Serenity Press, KMD Books, Serenity Press, Everything Publishing Academy and MMH Press. Join us in this podcast episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Karen P Weaver and how she is making magic happen for herself and others. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

In this episode, we dive into the world of retail with Miriam Simon, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Miriam has worked with global retail brands and local independent stores, experiencing firsthand the challenges they face in an ever-changing retail landscape, particularly with the rise of eCommerce. Miriam has a proven track record of success, having developed strategies that have delivered dynamic growth for brands such as Monsoon Accessorize, B&Q, TKMaxx, and Life Style Sports. She is a strategic thinker who can help businesses maximise their commercial success and overcome obstacles in today's dynamic retail environment. With the recent rise of online shopping and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Miriam recognises that retail continues to undergo significant change. Miriam is an experienced business strategist with a knack for translating consumer trends and complex business strategies into easy-to-implement actions. She is passionate about business acceleration and rapid sales growth and has helped clients across many industries achieve results. Miriam is also the founder of The Retail Powerhouse. This subscription-based forum gives smaller and independent retailers access to retail support and expert trading advice at a minimal cost. She is a Non-Executive Director at Ovagen Group Limited. She serves as Vice President of the Drogheda Chamber of Commerce and works with Enterprise Ireland in the Business Accelerator and broader areas. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Kristy Mickelsen is a wife and mother whose passions include her two autistic children, reading, and writing. She was born in Upland, California, and raised in Riverside by her wonderful parents, eventually moving to Hesperia. She has an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Child Development and has worked in that field for seven years as a preschool teacher.  Kristy believes writing is a creative way to express many human emotions that are sometimes hard to speak. Emotions such as love, lust, hate, anger, joy, and sorrow, to name a few. She loves to write nonfiction from her real-life experiences, fictional romance, and even some erotica.  Kristy's books are available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website. To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple Video: YouTube | Website Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Susanne Chishti is the CEO of FINTECH Circle & FTSE Board Member. Investor & Editor of The FINTECH Book Series, NED CMC Markets PLC & Crown Agents Bank, and a Keynote Speaker. FINTECH Circle is Europe's 1st Investor Network, focused on fintech investments and a leading fintech innovation, learning, and communications platform. She is also the Co-Editor of the Bestseller "The FINTECH Book" which has been translated into ten languages and sold across 107 countries, The WealthTECH Book, The InsurTECH Book, The PAYTECH Book, The AI Book and The LEGALTECH Book (published by WILEY in 2020).  Awards include:  1) Top 32 Fintech Leaders in the UK (Business Leaders, Sept 2020) 2) Top 24th Fintech Influencer in the World (Onalytica, 2020) - among the Top 100 Fintech Influencers globally 3) Winner of the Fintech Champion of the Year Award 2019 (Women in Finance Awards) 4) Social Media Influencer of the Year 2018 (Investment Week) 5) Top 7 Crypto Experts globally 2018 (Inc Magazine) 6) City Innovator - Inspirational Woman in 2016 7) European Digital Financial Services' Power 50', an independent ranking of the most influential people in digital financial services in Europe (2015) 8) Top 5 ESG Influencers Globally (Refinitiv, 2020) and top 100 Fintech Influencers globally (Refinitiv, Sept 2020) Susanne has also been a fintech TV Commentator on CNBC and a guest lecturer on financial technology at the University of Cambridge and Warwick Business School. After completing her MBA, she started her career working for a fintech company (before the term "fintech" was invented) in Silicon Valley 25 years ago. She then worked for over 15 years across Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, Morgan Stanley and Accenture in London and Hong Kong. Susanne is an award-winning Entrepreneur and Investor with strong FINTECH expertise. She is a Judge & Coach at global FINTECH events and competitions and a conference keynote speaker. Susanne leads a global community of 130,000 fintech entrepreneurs, investors, and financial services professionals.  About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website. To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple Video: YouTube | Website Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn