Usually I’m the one doing the interviewing, however for International Women’s Day this year, London-based recruitment agency Bain & Gray asked to interview me as part of their series recognising and celebrating professional women in the UK. I was happy to participate, and thought I’d share the interview here too. I hope you enjoy reading…
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Spreading Good Cheer
There are many words that could sum up this year: crazy, unexpected and challenging to name but a few. Christmas this year is going to be different for everyone across the world, with so many people unable to physically be in the same space with their families. Although it is hard, the best thing to…
TNW2020 Conference
Having just attended my first virtual conference, I was very impressed with how everything was set up and how well it worked. The TNW2020 conference was hosted on Hopin, which provided a very sophisticated and seamless event experience. The talks were held on different “stages” as they usually would be, and attendees were easily able…
A Post-Pandemic Art Market
Every industry is affected by COVID-19, and the art world is one that has seen a dramatic change, an alteration that will determine the future of how artists and galleries engage with each other and with their audience. It can be argued that up until now, traditional brick and mortar art institutions have been slow…
Inside the Modern Workplace
Businesses today are undergoing much development and are beginning to hold greater responsibility. They are expected to be more actively engaged in political, social and environmental issues and decisions. By making opinions in such matters transparent to clients, stakeholders, employees and the public, businesses attract like-minded people that they identify more closely with, thereby creating…
Green Gecko
We know Cambodia to be one of the poorest countries in the world, but unbeknown to many, the country’s economy is one of the fastest growing globally. And while the average economy growth rate has remained at a high average of 7.7% between 1995 and 2018, the poverty rate has dropped drastically, from 52.2% in…
Daughters of Cambodia
Sex trafficking in Cambodia is a huge issue, with many young victims unable to escape from their horrific circumstances. Even if they are rescued, they often end up being forced back into brothels, either by falling into the wrong hands again, or due to the need to provide financial support for their families. In 2007,…
Good News Stories 2018
The year is almost at its end, and I’m sure most people would agree it has been a tumultuous one. As always, breaking news and big headlines bring our attention to all things wrong with the world, and unfortunately there seems to have been a great deal of negativity circulating this year. In spite of…
Every Little Helps
December has sprung upon us again and with that comes the last mad rush of Christmas shopping. Shopping behaviour has seen different trends this year however, with almost every store in the UK now charging for the use of plastic bags and customers being more consciously selective with their purchases considering the supply chain. The…
An Augmented Experience
As the day draws to a close one quiet evening in the heart of East Sussex, a group of nature nerds, sustainability supporters and technological trendsetters venture out on an alternative augmented reality nature trail within the beautiful grounds of the Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club. In collaboration with IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management &…
Emily D'Silva 