Category: Podcasts

We produce podcasts interviews to tell stories of inspiring people.  We want to share these people and their stories with you to help build a positive community.

You can listen to our #POTG interviews here or find us on Stitcher, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, iTunes, Blubrry and Google Play.

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People On The Grid with Leo Bentley From HR Network Barcelona

Today we are speaking with Leo Bentley, from Barcelona Human Resources Network! Barcelona Human Resources Network was created to improve the HR environment in Barcelona. This concept was inspired by the growth seen in recent years in the technology sector in Barcelona. Since then, many have been calling the Catalan capital the European Silicon Valley. Leo created the group to offer to the best talent available in order to aid the continued growth of the technology sector in the Condal city.
As of July 2017 Barcelona Human Resource has grown to 1150 members since beginning in December 2016. In that time they have held 5 events for HR professionals with 4 different speakers covering the following topics: Digitilisations Effect On Working Practices, Big Data & HR Analytics, Career Development: Deep-diving Into re: Work By Google and Tech Recruitment.
Find them on their website, here, and listen to our podcast below!

 

Guiri On The Grid With Emilia Celona From Religion BCN

Today we spoke to Emilia Celona, music lover and founder of Religion BCN! Religion BCN is a Barcelona brand focused on performing arts. As a promoter and an artistic agency, some might also call them talent managers. Religion’s specialty is to create different events depending on the place, carefully selecting artists for each unique atmosphere. They also believe that dialogue between arts is an essential part of today’s events, which is how they offer more to their clients. Continue reading “Guiri On The Grid With Emilia Celona From Religion BCN”

Guiri On The Grid With Julie and Charlotte of D’Un Comme Un Accord

Today we are interviewing Julie and Charlotte of D’Un Comme Un Accord! Julie is a hair stylist, and Charlotte is a fashion designer and seamstress. Their shop, located in El Born, was designed to combine hair, art, and fashion. D’Un Comme Un Accord is an organic hairdressing salon, an artisan fashion shop and a space dedicated to the art of all kinds. There you can also find the collections of the brand D’Un Comme Un Accord, and other items to round out the collection. Their services are tailored to each customer’s needs as well, offering personalised advice, and touch-ups. Overall, their philosophy is to focus on quality and creativity.

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People On The Grid with Kiran Maverick of I Am Tomorrow

This week we interviewed Kiran Maverick, founder of ‘I am Tomorrow’ and August Fest. We discussed the first edition of the ‘I am Tomorrow’ conference that took place in Barcelona. The conference is meant to bring together women from multiple fields, including science and tech, arts, sports, and others. We are looking forward to being at the next one in London on 14th September, where we will be hosting a panel discussion with some of the speakers! Future events of I am Tomorrow will take place in London, Prague, Lisbon, Istanbul, and Cluj.

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Guiri On The Grid with Javier Navarro

Today on Guiri On The Grid, we are talking to the artist behind El Dios De Los Tres, Javier Navarro. Javier is an artist and illustrator based out of Madrid and Barcelona. He is considered a multidisciplinary artist, who likes to create images, symbols, aesthetics and stories from his particular vibrant colourful world with a surrealist and baroque style.

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Guiri On The Grid with Lucy Beckwith with Yo/Mu

This week we are speaking with Lucy Beckwith, co-creator of YO/MU. YO/MU is the innovative experience that fuses the balance of yoga with the healing and energizing elements as live music. While the live music provides the perfect way to get out of your own head, yoga provides an excellent form of expression and exercise. In her classes, Lucy combines her own style of dance like vinyasa sequence with co-creator, composer and cellist Pepe Arias’s fusion of electronic beats and live cello.

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People On The Grid with Duda Faria with Art Bike Tour

Today we are talking about the Art Bike Tours in Barcelona, a unique and relaxed way to see the city and the galleries it has to offer. Our guest is Duda Faria, co-founder of Art Bike Tours. Originally from Brazil, she started this business with two Barcelona locals as a way to offer visitors and locals alike a way to see amazing art in a genuine way. The tour is offered on three different routes and six different languages. Tour-goers can choose between Montjuic and Raval, Eixample, and Ciutat Vella, each with its own unique gallery spaces. 

To find out more about the tours visit artbiketour.com

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People On The Grid With Carla Teixeira

Today on People On The Grid we are speaking with Carla Teixeira, an Organization Manager with CreativeMornings. She is also a Designer and Project Manager with Silver Spoon, a gastronomic brand experience agency based in Copenhagen that operates internationally, and their brand Guerrilla Dining. Carla offers development of creative concepts and design of exclusive pop-ups, gastronomic experiences, destined to companies, hotels, and restaurants.

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