Regally Graceful Teleseminars are a series of entertaining and informative dial-in phone call and podcast interviews that address the common issues of our daily lives with a spiritual perspective, a practical outlook and professional experience. The inspiring guests are chosen for the value of what they have to share through their insights into better solutions to traditional challenges. Topics include health, wealth, wellbeing, merging your passion with your profession, enjoying your life and excelling at whatever you do... Come visit us: http://www.regallygracefulteleseminars.com
What is the duty of a representative of a community? How do we resolve situations where interests collide? What is the difference between power and force? What is the common unity that holds a community together?
On this episode we speak with Simon Hughes, Liberal Democrat MP who for over 25 years has served the people of the culturally and economically diverse Central London district of N. Southwark and Bermondsey - a typically Labour voting area. Simon has a long standing track record of integrity and effectiveness. Let's see what we can learn which will empower us to be better members of our own global interconnected communities.
Community Service with Simon Hughes MP
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Liberal Democrat MP, Simon Hughes about the role of elected officials and individuals in a community, why it is a privelege to serve, conflict resolution, the power of listening and the common unity that holds all communities together.
What is the duty of a representative of a community? How do we resolve situations where interests collide? What is the role of transparency, checks and balances and how do we incorporate inclusiveness together with diversity? What is the common unity that holds a community together? These important questions underlie all of the other issues we face in modern society.
On this episode we speak with Simon Hughes, Liberal Democrat MP who for over 25 years has represented the people of the Central London district of N. Southwark and Bermondsey in the House of Commons. Simon has a long standing track record of integrity and effectiveness in serving this culturally and economically diverse and traditionally Labour-supporting constituency. Come listen, learn and be inspired to be better a member of your own communities.
Alison Mortlock began experimenting with making showercaps as a creative time-out from raising her two small children. When she discovered the demand for her stylish product she realised the opportunity to regain her identity as a professional women without the guilt of having to leave her children in daycare. Today she heads Dilly Daydream, a rapidly growing business which puts a touch of style into this neglected niche of truly intimate and very regal apparel.
Crowning Glory with Alison Mortlock
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Alison Mortlock, founder of Dilly Daydream and designer of beautiful luxury showercaps, about identity as a mother and a professional, nurturing femininity, quantity time with your children, the role of the crown, the healing power of your bathroom and the magic of daydreaming.
Alison Mortlock began experimenting with making showercaps as a creative time-out from raising her three small children. When she discovered the demand for her stylish product she realised the opportunity to regain her identity as a professional women without the guilt of having to leave her children in daycare.
Today she heads Dilly Daydream, a rapidly growing business which puts a touch of style into this neglected niche of truly intimate and very regal apparel.
When Kerry Bettinson left University with no idea what she wanted to do, she saw an opportunity in the herd of Alpaca her parents had reared as part of their idyllic country home. Now, at the age of 25, Kerry runs a successful business working with over 15 tonnes of wool each year, employing dozens of women in the UK and Peru and which leads the resurging trend of hand craftmanship, knitting and felting amongst modern youth.
Making It Out of the Herd
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Kerry Bettinson, founder of the Toft Alpaca Shop, about the famed and luxurious Alpaca wool, getting started in new ventures, the role of hand craftsmanship, Fair Trade in Peru, and the prosperity that comes to those who dare to stand out.
When Kerry Bettinson left University with no idea what she wanted to do, she saw an opportunity in the herd of Alpaca her parents had reared as part of their idyllic country home. Now, at the age of 25, Kerry runs a successful business working with over 15 tonnes of wool each year, employing dozens of women in the UK and Peru and which leads the resurging trend of hand craftmanship, knitting and felting amongst modern youth.
Jean Haines is an acclaimed watercolour painter with a unique approach to her craft. An artist's role is to see beyond the mundane and into the subtle beauty of the world around us. We are all artists of our lives so join us as we explore the mind of an artist and discover the secrets to finding the subtle beauty in your world.
See the World
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Jean Haines, renowned watercolour artist, about watercolour painting, the mind of an artist, and seeing (really seeing) the subtle beauty in our lives.
While still in university Daniel Abadi fell in love with the nostalgia of being a tea merchant. Rather than let the dream fade, Daniel made the leap of faith to found Topper's Teas and now sources and sells ethically produced tea of incredible quality. In this episode he invites us to catch a rare glimpse of a business in it's early stages and to learn from his creative solutions to overcome the hurdles...
The Romance and Reality of Tea
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Daniel Abadi, founder of Topper's Teas, about the nostalgia of following a timeless legacy, ethical and quality products, choosing to live your dreams and following them through to reality. We'll also look at the benefits of tea for our health, education and the global community.
Bees and honey are such a symbolic organism. Around the world, they work together tirelessly and selflessly to produce sweetness for the good of their colony. Along the way they fertilise crops resulting in 1/3 of the world's food. Tony Maggs invites us to peak into this fascinating world and shares his secret for producing what is without a doubt the best jar of honey I've ever eaten...
The Sweetness of Life
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Tony Maggs, Derbyshire-based Beekeeper, and award winning honey producer about quality bee farming, the health (and taste!) benefits of local honey, collective conscioness and the sweetness in your life. Come be inspired by this fascinating world...
FACT: There are some areas of the Pacific were there is more plastic than plankton. Horrified by the implications of this on the health of marine and land creatures alike, Beth Williams quit working as an Ecologist and founded Turtle Bags, which creates inexpensive reusable string bags as an alternative to plastic ones. Hear her story...
Bags of Awareness
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Beth Williams, founder of Turtle Bags, which makes and encourages people to use and re-use string bags as an alternative to plastic ones.
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Beth Williams started Turtle Bags when she realised how plastic bags were killing turtles because they think of them as food. She has built up both a thriving business and also raised our awareness about the impact of plastic bags on our environment and the animals who live within it.
In this Regally Graceful Podcast we will explore how Beth became an entrepreneurial eco-warrior when she saw a way to encourage people to be responsible about packaging, why the well-being of endangered species matters to us, and how toxic materials enter the food chain. We’ll also hear the challenges Beth overcame to work with a co-operative in Bangladesh making bags which materially minded Westerners would prefer to use than convenient plastic bags.
Beth Williams started Turtle Bags when she realised how plastic bags where killing turtles because they think of them as food. She has built up both a thriving business and also raised our awareness about the impact of plastic bags on our environment and the animals who live within it.
In this Regally Graceful Podcast we will explore how Beth became an entrepreneurial eco-warrior when she saw a way to encourage people to be responsible about packaging, why the well-being of endangered species matters to us, and how toxic materials enter the food chain. We’ll also hear the challenges Beth overcame to work with a co-operative in Bangladesh making bags which materially minded Westerners would prefer to use than convenient plastic bags.
Far from his retirement marking the end of his career, Craig Young began making paint boxes on special request for several top artists. He now uses the skills acquired over a lifetime to handcraft a beautiful bespoke product which has an ever growing wainting list. Hear his story about the simplicity of success when all the pieces fit together.
Living Outside the Box
A Regally Graceful Teleseminar with Craig Young, renowned craftsman of handmade watercolour boxes, which he started after he retired.
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I wasn’t looking to make watercolour boxes; I thought I’d just paint when I retired. Then a professional artist needed an old box copied and I thought “I could do that”; it opened up my eyes such that I could use the skills from my former work in a new way. I love what I do. A paint box is an essential tool for an artist, it becomes part of them. My boxes are inspired by those of the past, but using better materials, and because I paint myself I understand how the boxes are used.”
Craig Young makes watercolour paint boxes to order, with a long waiting list, mainly for professional artists from all round the world who value his craftsmanship as a vital part of their own creative process. Far from seeing retirement as the end of his carefully acquired career skills, he now uses them to great effect. Craig has single-handedly revived a highly niche market based on his craftsmanship, dedication and enjoyment.
In this Regally Graceful Teleseminar we will explore how Craig decided to make the most of the second half of his life, how he has created a product which is appreciated globally with no marketing other than word of mouth, and the role of tools in the creative process. How you approach the different stages of your life, how you expand the horizons of what you can achieve and how simple life is when all the right elements are brought together so that magic happens – Craig will get you thinking about how you create your own future now. What are you waiting for?
Brompton Bicycles entrepreneur Andrew Ritchie is inventive, interesting and inspiring standing for personal freedom, independence and enjoyment. In this teleseminar we'll hear Andrew's dramatic and inspiring story and discuss private business, health and the social impact of bicycling.
The Revolutionary Cycle
A Regally Graceful Teleseminar with Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, which has revolutionised transport options for tens of thousands worldwide.
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The Brompton is a personal transport solution, allowing people to rethink and vary and adapt their journeys at will; their Brompton sets them free from the constraints imposed by the combustion engine, city planners, the weather, public transport administrators, bike thieves and countless other layers of complexity. The Brompton owner is free and independent – she chooses where to go and when and how.”
Andrew Ritchie invented not only the best folding bike available but also created new way of thinking about how we move around in our world. Just like his bicycle, he has journeyed through ups and downs to see his brainchild mature into a thriving award winning business, finding support from family and friends when the financial environment was hostile and unreceptive. He is inventive, interesting and inspiring standing for personal freedom, independence and enjoyment. Brompton is a private company allowing it to focus on the product without having to please external investors. Each year Brompton hosts its very own Brompton World Championships at Blenheim Palace, bringing together the global Brompton family in the spirit of its iconic mode of transport.
In this Regally Graceful Teleseminar we will explore how Andrew saw the potential of the idea of the folding bike and got on with making it happen. We’ll also look at how making your customers feel like one big family and how your company, when privately held, allows you to take advantage of nifty little turns in fortune. We’ll also look at why bicycling is so important for our own health and development, and that of our cities and countrysides, and how when we can carry our own transport you start to peddle your own life. Owning a Brompton is one of the best things in my (and Millie-Pup’s) life.
Regally Graceful founders, Guru Kaur and Millie-Pup riding their (pink) Brompton in a London park.
Sandi Rhys-JonesOBE is a passionate advocate for the construction and engineering industry, in particular the role of women therein, and feminine ones at that. With over thirty years experience in strategic marketing and management in the consultancy she co-founded with her husband, she brings a most common sense approach to what we all need to found our own lives on.
Building Wonderful Foundations
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sandi Rhys-Jones, the passionate advocate for the construction and engineering industries about how vital the correct foundations are in life.
From house and home to gothic glory, from office block to mighty museums, buildings are vital parts of our human existence. More than simply providing shelter from the storm, a good building is a testament to human creativity, skill and physical labour, creating a never-ending source of wonder to me. Buildings in harmony with their surroundings create harmony in those who live and work in them. Office work, building work, housework, homework .. work is life and I savour it all....
Sandi Rhys-Jones OBE is a passionate advocate for the construction and engineering industry, in particular the role of women therein, and feminine ones at that. With over thirty years experience in strategic marketing and management in the consultancy she co-founded with her husband, she brings a most common sense approach to what we all need to found our own lives on.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how building strong foundations are vital for our well-being, what the impact on us is of the buildings which we spend time around, and how we can learn from great buildings to withstand the test of time. Sandi's dynamic feminine approach, her sense of wonder and down to earth common sense is a great inspiration to me. As a mother of 3 boys and having worked very successfully with her husband for over 30 years she has so much wisdom, founded on practical experience, on how to enjoy life without compromise.
Jonny Gritt, fomer British Army Officer, works with Skill Force in raising the standards of achievement amongst youngsters often incorrectly labelled as "problem children". Sharing his passion for life, self-discipline and inner strength he guides us to look at what we have inside us and how we can best serve our community for the well-being of all.
Bringing Out the Best in All
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Jonny Gritt, from Skill Force, which raises the bar of achievement by delivering inspiring programmes that increase the number of young people entering education, employment and training on leaving school.
I recognise from my own experience that an indiviudual's potential sometimes needs a different pace or approach in order to be unlocked...that self esteem, self awareness, self respect, structure and understanding why and whats in it for me, and the whole self belief piece is central to achievement. Add to that giving youngsters recognition, support and trust and they begin to shine, enjoy life and use their energies creatively.”
Jonny Gritt, fomer British Army Officer, works with Skill Force in raising the standards of achievement amongst youngsters often incorrectly labelled as "problem children". Sharing his passion for life, self-discipline and inner strength he guides us to look at what we have inside us and how we can best serve our community for the well-being of all.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore the importance of giving our younger generation what they need to succeed in life. Often these are not material things, but rather guidance, recognition and boundaries. We'll look at how to correct for this when it's not been given, where the system has gone wrong that it is currently failing 50% of children leaving school, what our responsiblity is both as parents and as a society for the well-being of our youth,what the true cost is of truancy, and the benefit of investing consciously. Discipline is often thought of something meted out by those in positions of authority; this is about building self-discipline powerfully. But that use of force rarely delivers the recipient to build his own self-discipline. We're also going to see how team-building is crucial for getting children to focus outside themselves and on something greater than each individual can achieve. Skill Force has achieved great success, including a young British Olympic Silver Medal Swimmer who credits Skill Force with developing her confidence and self-discipline to achieve her dream.
Kath Whitworh, runs the award winning Celtic Sheepskin with her husband Nick. The Celtic Sheepskin Co began in the mid 1970's as the original Ugg Co, making Ugg Boots and assorted leather goods. Since then, the company has steadily expanded to become one of the largest suppliers of sheepskin footwear and clothing in the UK and has been trading on-line for over a decade with customers from all around the globe. Celtic Sheepskin is an excellent example of how it is possible to produce excellent products, at reasonable prices, with a clear conscience.
Wearing Responsibly
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Kath Whitworth of Celtic Sheepskin, award winning online retailer, renowned for its ethical and high quality clothing
I love that we offer high-quality footwear and clothing that is good value for money, made to last and is not harmful to the environment. Why do we have to have new fashions every 6 months – if something works for you, why change it? Fashion doesn’t change: it evolves. Choose to re-use, buck the throwaway culture trend and with disposable incomes spiraling downwards, now’s a better time than ever to reorganise, recycle and relish your wardrobe!”
Kath Whitworth, runs the award winning Celtic Sheepskin with her husband Nick. The Celtic Sheepskin Co began in the mid 1970's as the original Ugg Co, making Ugg Boots and assorted leather goods. Since then, the company has steadily expanded to become one of the largest suppliers of sheepskin footwear and clothing in the UK and has been trading on-line for over a decade with customers from all around the globe. Celtic Sheepskin is an excellent example of how it is possible to produce excellent products, at reasonable prices, with a clear conscience.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore the importance of clothing and footwear both in our lives, why it's important its comfortable and reflects how we want to project ourselves, why we need to be aware of the provenance of what we wear, what our responsibility is in buying ethical, organical, locally made, eco-friendly, natural clothing both for our own well-being and that of its producers. We'll also look at how retailing online is developing and opening up opportunities for producers and consumers, and allowing consumers to make informed decisions about where and how they shop.
Nadia Narain, a highly successful international yoga teacher, runs the Pregnancy Teacher Training Programme at Triyoga, London's premier yoga centre. Her expertise in preparing women for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood has led many to enjoy the changes in their bodies as they get ready for the new role that they are taking on. She encourages people to become strong and build their self-confidence so that they feel secure and calm.
Preparing for Change
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Nadia Narain, expert in preparing women for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood
Change is to be embraced and enjoyed. If a woman feels good in herself, then the world will always look like a rosier place. My job is to encourage women to feel as strong as possible in their bodies and themselves. Things change and if you are able to adapt and accommodate then you will feel far less struggle in life....
Nadia Narain, a highly successful international yoga teacher, runs the Pregnancy Teacher Training Programme at Triyoga, London's premier yoga centre. Her expertise in preparing women for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood has led many to enjoy the changes in their bodies as they get ready for the new role that they are taking on. She encourages people to become strong and build their self-confidence so that they feel secure and calm.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how the process of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood can be a very enjoyable and enriching process for the woman, how those around her can best support her, and how she can use this time to grow into this new role herself. At these times of transition, Nadia recommends being very honest with oneself and asking what really makes you happy and feel secure and strong enough in yourself to live for that. Throughout this Teleseminar we will see how many of the principles involved are universally applicable. Does what she teaches work? Undoubtedly yes, I've seen the radiant faces of mothers, fathers and children which speak more than words ever could.
Randolph Hodgson is the owner of the award winning Neal's Yard Dairy, champion of British Farmhouse Cheeses, and one of the pioneers in rejuvenating Borough Market. For almost 30 years Randolph has been at the forefront of changing how we appreciate the way our food is made and sold, and producing a culture of excellence by involving both the customer and the producer. He leads the way with his passion for quality, his dedication to raising the whole calibre of the food chain not only in the taste, but also in our responsibility for our agriculture and countryside, and his outstanding and inclusive approach to retailing.
The Conscious Whey
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Randolph Hodgson, award winning retailer and champion of Farmhouse Cheeses
My role is to drive quality by asking questions. It is to push the boundaries a bit more than a large, cumbersome company could; we can try out something tomorrow and be more experimental. I enjoy being the link between the consumer and the producer, educating the consumer about what is on offer, and educating the producer about what the consumer is saying. There's a difference between being the safeguard to a tradition and allowing tradition to happen I love that....
Randolph Hodgson is the owner of the award winning Neal's Yard Dairy, champion of British Farmhouse Cheeses, and one of the pioneers in rejuvenating Borough Market. For almost 30 years Randolph has been at the forefront of changing how we appreciate the way our food is made and sold, and producing a culture of excellence by involving both the customer and the producer. He leads the way with his passion for quality, his dedication to raising the whole calibre of the food chain not only in the taste, but also in our responsibility for our agriculture and countryside, and his outstanding and inclusive approach to retailing.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how the culture which started Neal's Yard Dairy, almost 30 years ago, has matured to create a thriving business whose influence spreads way beyond that of cheese retailing. Randolph's passion for excellence and involving both the producer and the consumer has changed the face of British farming and played a significant part in promoting British Farmhouse Cheeses around the world. Randolph's delight in educating his customers and making them feel comfortable in trying out new tastes and experiences will touch you too as we explore what makes a good cheese good and how best to enjoy cheese. I'm sure Randolph will share too some of his renowned stories of working with Farmhouse Cheese Makers and the pitfalls and joys along the way from whey to aged cheese in their stores and on your plate.
David Erdal leads the way in inspiring companies to belong to their employees. Sharing responsibility and ownership allows people to work together for the common good rather than one working for the other for the better benefit of one and the survival of the other. David, author of Local Heroes, which tracks the journey of a Scottish seafood company now owned by its employees, is passionate people breaking out of the Us v Them mentality and offers very pracitcal solutions for doing so.
The Sharing Evolution
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with David Erdal, champion of Employee-Ownership and author of Local Heroes
A business is at bottom a community of people - everyone who works for it. and within the community, a business distributes two things: power and money. Employee-ownership is a quiet revolution, not one that concentrates power and wealth in to the hands of the greedy, but one that redesigns the company to distribute understanding and influence and wealth widely. People in such companies tend to build strong, productive businesses. It gives people the opportunity to live their working lives more fully than has ever seemed possible under any system.
David Erdal leads the way in inspiring companies to belong to their employees. Sharing responsibility and ownership allows people to work together for the common good rather than one working for the other for the better benefit of one and the survival of the other. David, author of Local Heroes, which tracks the journey of a Scottish seafood company now owned by its employees, is passionate about people breaking out of the Us v Them mentality and offers very pracitcal solutions for doing so.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how changing the structures in which we work changes our lives in a very practical way, allowing people to take back their responsibility for their lives. It’s about how to get people to work together for the common good rather than one working for the other for the better benefit of one and the survival of the other. It’s about how we can change our world by changing the structures which define it. It’s realigning the rules to allow everyone to live their own life. It’s breaking out of the slave mentality and how you can start to change the world around you in a very practical and far reaching way, not just energetically – when you feel good everyone feels good – but in the way they organize and are responsible for their own lives, businesses, and communities.
Nick Fleming has spent the last 10 years photographing the daily lives of spiritual communiites, principally in Northern India. He's integrated into them so that he becomes seen but not noticed, thus given him unique access, insights and experience. Nick photographs people in their glory and places in their majesty, in stark contrast to most photo-journalism we are exposed to today.
Living Divinely
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Nick Fleming, the vision behind photographing the Living Divinely Exhibition
Of all the photographic projects I have worked on it is the ‘Living Divinely’ series that comes closest to reflecting my photographic philosophy. Although, it remains a work in progress it is intended in a universal sense to educate, inspire and uplift the onlooker. It is an attempt in a small way to help counter-balance the avalanche of negativity which emanates from Asia and particularly India.
These images are drawn from a world that we are vaguely aware of but actually do not know much about; it is an arcane world both sensitive and private in which the subjects are truly conscious of not only themselves but the environment in which they have entered. The spiritual simplicity of their lives is manifest and I have tried to distill this quality in pictures that are largely uncluttered, straightforward and timeless.
Nick Fleming has spent the last 10 years photographing the daily lives of spiritual communities, principally in Northern India. His approach has been to live with and integrate into these communities so that he becomes seen but not noticed, thus giving him unique access and insight into ways of life that on the surface are very different than ours but that have a depth with which we all can resonate. Nick photographs people in their glory and places in their majesty, in stark contrast to most photo-journalism we are exposed to today.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how Nick is able to integrate into the communities he photographs, how the experiences have changed his own outlook on life, how to develop the ability to observe and find one image which speaks of the whole experience, and what the lessons are that we can all learn from Spiritual Communities to enrich our own daily lives.
Business and art are just the foundation for this truly inspiring with Sevak Singh Khalsa, a Phoenix-based glass, metal and mixed media artist with an astute sense of business and wise perspective on life. Don't miss the top tips for aspiring artists about 2/3 of the way through. Click "listen now" for the podcast page...
Enlightened Business
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sevak Singh Khalsa, renowned artist and community builder
It is my belief that all life is comprised of remembered, current, and projected experience. We live in the current with varying degrees of past and projected future influencing the tenor and timing of our interactive communications or life experience. The placement of artworks in key living spaces enables us to influence and elevate the quality of personal, as well as interpersonal living.The effective use of environmental sculptures, both functional and purely aesthetic, is an artform in itself. Those who endeavor to practice this artform, I believe, become more sensitive, aware, and ultimately fulfilled in their lives. It is my goal to create and place works which uplift all those interact with them, hopefully enhancing changes of personal consciousness and the expansion of awareness.
Sevak Singh Khalsa, the Phoenix-based artist working in glass, metals and wood, serves his community through his business both in the art that influences it and in supporting financially and manually projects which he sees as vital to our future.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how our attitude to our work affects our health and happiness, how our work influences both us and our relationships, and society as a whole. We will also look at the role of businesses in supporting the community, how employment builds self-esteem, and how powerful businesses are in leading us in a postive direction. Sevak's art work embodies these attitudes and we'll be looking at the relationship between art, artists, businesses, and communities.
Marc Allen, founder and President of New World Library, successful author and musician, is a renaissance man to inspire you with his generosity both in spirit and in kind, and the ease he has created around him to live the life of his dreams.
Success Without Stress
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Marc Allen, co-founder and President of New World Library, successful author and musician.
Please do join us on Tuesday 2nd September at 7pm UK time / 2pm EST / 11am PST. Sign up below for details and for the free podcast recording after the event...
When you dream, you imagine, so imagine big - I did - then believe that it is possible, then go create it.... That was how New World Library started, and how my whole life took on a new dimension. Success is stress-free when we create a life of happiness, inner peace, ease, and fulfillment, where we contribute in some creative way to making the world a better place for all.
Marc Allen, founder and President of New World Library, successful author and musician, is a renaissance man to inspire you with his generosity both in spirit and in kind, and the ease he has created around him to live the life of his dreams.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to find the way for you to live with Marc's hallmark no-stress approach, to be able to focus and enjoy what you're involved with, and most of all to relax. Marc will share with us his own secrets for successful living, enjoying prosperity, the abundance that flows with money, the joy of giving, tithing, working on your terms, breaking the slave mentality, being your own boss, living your dreams and no one else’s, and instil in you that you too can achieve success without stress.
Guruka Singh is the founder and CEO ofSikhnet.com, the premiere Sikh Web site which is based on a highly successful new business model of horizontal teamwork and open communication. Its far-reaching and far-thinking approach is a model for the future.
Organise to Elevate
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Guruka Singh, founder of Sikhnet
Please do join us on Tuesday 26th August at 7pm UK time / 2pm EST / 11am PST. Sign up below for details and for the free podcast recording after the event...
Sikhnet is a labour of love, pure love. It is not just the small team in New Mexico who handle it on a day to day basis, but all those thousands of people around the world who send us their stories. I've always been at the cutting edge of technology (my nickname was Dr Hi-Fi so that dates me a bit!) and I love how Sikhnet embraces it to bring people uplifting news, educational material and creates a buzz of fun in life....
Guruka Singh is the founder and CEO ofSikhnet.com, the premiere Sikh Web site which is based on a highly successful new business model of horizontal teamwork and open communication. Its far-reaching and far-thinking approach is a model for the future.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how Sikhnet was founded, expanded and includes Sikhs, and non-Sikhs, of all ages from all the globe. It has a very special approach to seeking funding, gives almost everything away for free, and is a most inspirational and educational web site at the cutting edge of Web 2.0 technology. Guruka's open and warm heart permeates through the whole business while his tech-savvy approach allows the boundaries of possibilities to stretch ever further. This Teleseminar will undoubtedly get you thinking about how you can change the world through your work, how you can evolve an inclusive business based on the principles of sharing and inspiring, with no confrontation. Just to give you a small taste: one of the tenets of the Sikhnet team is "if you have to ask permission then you've destroyed the idea". Get ready to have your business cob-webs blown away.
Roy Fong, based in San Francisco, founded Imperial Tea Court, the premier destination for anyone serious about a Cup of Tea. He is too modest to call himself a Master of Chinese Tea, but that he is, living and loving its subtle education, inspiration and artistry.
The Joy of Tea
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Roy Fong, a Master of Chinese Tea and founder of Imperial Tea Court
Tea is not only how I make a living, Tea is how I live! I am very fortunate that I've found something which motivates and fulfills me beyond my wildest dreams. The rewards to me, are far beyond just financial benefits, it is the continue fulfillment of a dream come true.
One of the great things about tea is that there is a level of tea for everyone, whether it's a quick cup or a highly spiritual experience with different philosophical reasons, there is more to tea than what the eye can see, this is what I love and I have the good fortune to continue living my dream life...
Roy Fong, based in San Francisco, founded Imperial Tea Court, the premier destination for anyone serious about a Cup of Tea. He is too modest to call himself a Master of Chinese Tea, but that he is, living and loving its subtle education, inspiration and artistry.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore all aspects of Tea, from the respect and reverence we can give it to how to make a good cup of Tea. Roy will share with us his widsom and experience of both the purely practical and the deeply spiritual aspects of Tea and welcome us into a world of mystery and mastery so that you will never look at Tea the same way again. Roy's infused his whole life and business with his love of Tea so that, in the deepest sense of the word, he serves Tea.
Christine Hassler, author of the book Twenty-Something Twenty-Everything, is a great example of someone who addressed what was not working in her life and set out to sort it out...
Making Your Life Yours
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Christine Hassler, Author of the book "Twenty-Something, Twenty-Everything"
I went through crises and I realised that either I could throw in the towel or I could look at my life, and try to figure out who I really was, what I really wanted, and how I was going to get it. I chose the latter, and as they say the rest is history....
Christine Hassler, author of the book Twenty-Something Twenty-Everything, is a great example of someone who addressed what was not working in her life and set out to sort it out. She's faced challenges and crises which have changed her approach to dealing with her own and others' expectations for life and enjoying it.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore the pressures we all face early in our adult life and how these affect where we find ourselves now. We'll look at what parents can do to encourage their children to make the best decisions and more importantly how Christine's experience in handling Expectation Hangovers™ is relevant to us all no matter what stage of life we are in. I'm really looking forward to hearing Christine share her experiences with us...
Linda Bloomfield is a potter who makes and sells the most beautiful porcelain tableware. She has fused Oriental influences and the Western tradion of pottery to create items which are not only aesthetically pleasing to both the oriental and western eye but are also functional and a joy to use daily. Her love for her craft sings through her work and brings joy not just to her as she makes it but to all who subsequently have the pleasure to use it.
Beauty in Your Hands
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Linda Bloomfield, potter, mother and wife
I am committed to making beautiful things for every day use. I love my work as a potter, it's what I am, it's who I am, and being a potter is what I always wanted to be, and therefore I enoy it. And when I enjoy it that's when the most beautiful pots are made, and the ones which sell the most....
Linda Bloomfield is a potter who makes and sells the most beautiful porcelain tableware. She has fused Oriental influences and the Western tradion of pottery to create items which are not only aesthetically pleasing to both the oriental and western eye but are also functional and a joy to use daily. Her love for her craft sings through her work and brings joy not just to her as she makes it but to all who subsequently have the pleasure to use it.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to enjoy, value and experience beauty, not just in pottery but in all your life. Linda successfully merges her own work and her passion for it with the domesticity of caring for her three children and husband. Her happiness in living and enjoying pottery is delightful, inspiring and also thought provoking. She wanted to be a potter when she was a child, but that's not what she ended up doing when she left school and went to University. It was only when her children were born that she embraced the change to be what she had always dreamt of being, a potter.
We spend a lot of time changing jobs, changing homes, changing clothes, changing relationships all of which distract from the real issues that stand in between us and our dreams. On this teleseminar we'll look at what steps we can take to break out of this cycle...
Changing to Commitment
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Guru Kaur, founder of Regally Graceful™
We spend a lot of time changing jobs, changing homes, changing clothes, changing relationships all of which distract from the real issues that stand in between us and our dreams. On this teleseminar we'll look at what steps we can take to break out of this cycle...
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About Guru Kaur
Guru Kaur embodies spiritual values, a professional background and an English upbringing. She is renowned for giving very straight talking guidance in highly practical terms giving people unique insight into their challenges through which they can make decisions that avoid repeating mistakes of the past. She is equally well versed in the issues surrounding big businesses as she is in those of daily personal life and serves to remove the divide between the two. She is a leading Kundalini Yoga teacher, a Sikh Minister, and trained as a Chartered Accountant before working in Banking and then running her own business as a designer.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to enjoy being a woman, in all her facets, looking at the very positive attributes of being able to conceive of endless potential and to deliver it both individually and collectively.
Being a Woman: Your Greatest Gift
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Guru Kaur, founder of Regally Graceful™
I am deeply inspired by women who have a grace, presence and experience which delivers a world of making the impossible possible. I love hearing how women have embraced the positive experience of being a woman and find within themselves a security such that they are beyond price, they enjoy life, no matter what....
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About the Teleseminar
Guru Kaur embodies spiritual values, a professional background and an English upbringing. She is renowned for giving very straight talking guidance in highly practical terms giving people unique insight into their challenges through which they can make decisions that avoid repeating mistakes of the past. She is equally well versed in the issues surrounding big businesses as she is in those of daily personal life and serves to remove the divide between the two. She is a leading Kundalini Yoga teacher, a Sikh Minister, and trained as a Chartered Accountant before working in Banking and then running her own business as a designer.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to enjoy being a woman, in all her facets, looking at the very positive attributes of being able to conceive of endless potential and to deliver it both individually and collectively.
Being a woman is an art; being a woman is a science. And the best place to learn this art and science is within a community of women who come together, regardless of their roles, nationalities, or interests. When you surround yourself with the loving support of a community of women who inspire you, whom you trust, whose individual and collective wisdom you respect, and whose accumulated experience you value, magic happens. You drop the male attributes of competition and start unveiling at each stage the feminine and divine aspects that make you a woman. Each step on the way takes courage as you address issues and sort them out before they become entrenched problems. Each step brings you closer to creating your future based on your present, not on your past, and that in turn allows you to enjoy your life as a woman to the full. Being a woman is the greatest gift you received this lifetime, enjoy it.
Sean Mathias's success in getting others to deliver the best possible performance has resulted in numerous awards for his role as a theatre and artistic director around the world. In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to take a creative vision and find direction within it, and then to follow through with inspiring others to join us on that journey.
Inspiring Direction
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sean Mathias, Award-Winning Theatrical and Artistic Director
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I love being in rehearsals, working with a group of actors and with designers in a creative process that proves the sum of a production’s parts are far greater than an individual part could ever be on its own.
About the Teleseminar
Sean Mathias's success in getting others to deliver the best possible performance has resulted in numerous awards for his role as a theatre and artistic director around the world. He remains the most natural and approachable man, calm and secure, with no hint of pretension or delusion of grandeur. It is this that gives him such altitude and vision to see a direction and inspire us to go to places we may never otherwise have visited, even within ourselves.
Sean's style of directing is not to impose, but rather to invite those around to find the answer within. He is inclusive, bringing a consensual and collective approach to decision-making. This is what has brought him to direct acclaimed and legendary actors to great success on Broadway, in Hollywood, Cape Town, Sydney, London's West End and around the world. His success has been widely recognised and he has won an Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Award, the Critics Circle Award in London, and the Evening Standard Award, and has been nominated for the Olivier and Tony awards. His productions have been nominated for 22 Olivier and 14 Tony awards..
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will explore how to take a creative vision and find direction within it, and then to follow through with inspiring others to join us on that journey. We will find ways to relate this to everyday lives and how to get the best out of people, beyond what even they might have imagined was ever possible.
Holly Fulton gets to see the raw end of many marriages as a top Florida-based divorce lawyer. She's seen first hand how to maintain a happy and healthy marriage, how to spot the warning signs that things aren't on track, and how to behave gracefully for the best of all concerned when it's time to call it quits.
Marriage Insights from a Divorce Lawyer
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Holly Fulton, Florida based top divorce lawyer
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About the Teleseminar
When people get married they think it'll be forever. Statistically it's not: over two thirds of second marriages end in divorce in the US. Divorce is not just about the couple but about a family and how to maintain healthy relationships through challenging times of a marriage and afterwards.
Holly Fulton gets to see the raw end of many marriages as a top Florida-based divorce lawyer. She's seen first hand how to maintain a happy and healthy marriage, how to spot the warning signs that things aren't on track, and how to behave gracefully for the best of all concerned when it's time to call it quits.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will be looking at marriage, relationships and divorce and how we can sustain ourselves through them. Marriage is about living for each other not at each other so how can we make that work in practice and, if it does come to an end, how can we use collaborative law to maintain dignity and create a new paradigm in which all the parties involved, especially children, can flourish.
Lyndon Gee, a leading food influencer with 20 years in the food world, an active food campaigner and writer, shares with us the essentials of Slow Food and how to incorporate it into our daily lives. Lyndon shares his passion for improving people's lives through improving their attitude to the food they eat.
Slow Food and Eating Well
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Lyndon Gee, food writer and campaigner, and major influencer in the food world
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About the Teleseminar
Food isn't fuel that you eat on the run, nor is it stuff which comes in pre-packaged boxes. Food is what ends up making the cells of your body. What you eat and how you eat it are fundamental to the well-being of your life and the life of this planet. Changing these is simple when you know how and understand why this matters deeply to you.
Lyndon Gee, a leading food influencer with 20 years in the food world, an active food campaigner and writer, shares with us the essentials of Slow Food and how to incorporate it into our daily lives.
If your first response is "I don't have time for slow food" then this is the Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar for you. We will be looking at how to improve your health and well-being through what and how you eat, debunking a lot of the myths that have grown up around the health food industry about what health is and what is healthy food and getting the enjoyment into eating, food and meals. Contrary to popular belief healthy slow food tastes delicious and when it's that good you enjoy it, and that makes your mood improve too.
Makes 12 bars Mash 2 bananas and mix with a chopped apple, 2 cups of rolled oats,1 cup of apple juice, ½ cup of mixed dried fruit, ½ cup chopped apricots and 1 tablespoon each of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and linseeds.
Mix everything together spread out on a medium baking sheet 2cm thick. Press a few whole apricots into the top
Bake 15–20 minutes in a medium oven 180C gas Mk 4. Cool, cut into bars and serve.
Can be eaten warm or cold; they also taste fabulous toasted. The bars last a week in the refrigerator and work very well frozen. Try using different fruits but always use bananas as they bind the whole mixture. Also try adding different spices, a teaspoon of cinnamon, ginger, or mixed spice work really well.
3 Easy salads
1. Quinoa & roast vegetable cocktail
Quinoa is the ideal grain for vegetarians and contains more calcium than milk, it also has the highest protein content of any grain and is high in iron, phosphorous and vitamins B&E. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is gluten free and works well instead of bulgur wheat or cous cous in any recipe, perfect if you’re avoiding wheat.
Method
1. Add one cup of quinoa to 2 parts water with a teaspoon of cumin and pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then gently simmer for 10 minutes in a pan with a lid, stirring occasionally. Set aside with the lid still on and leave to absorb any excess water.
2. Roughly chop a red onion, red pepper, yellow pepper and courgette, mix with a dash of olive oil then spread out onto a baking sheet. Cook in a hot oven 240°/Gas 9 for 20 minutes until softened and starting to char at the edges. Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, a little salt& pepper and a handful of ripped basil leaves.
3. Mix the quinoa with the finely grated zest and juice of an un-waxed organic lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a handful of freshly chopped parsley then place a spoonful into a glass. Top with roasted vegetables and serve.
2. Minted potato, pea & spring onion salad
Simply mix 400g-cooked baby new potatoes with 100g cooked fresh peas, 4 finely chopped spring onions, 6 large sprigs of shredded fresh mint, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and white pepper. Mix well and serve, either warm or cold.
3. Spinach, lemon & pine nut salad
Cook drain and cool 250g spinach and spread it out on a plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, finely grated lemon zest, and a tablespoon of pine nuts. Drizzle with the juice of half a lemon and some really good extra virgin olive oil.
Healthy Chips
High in Vitamin C, the potato itself is low in fat and a good source of fibre potassium & B6, but deep-fry it and lots of fat is added. 1 in 3 British potatoes is turned into chips. Chips do have a good level of satiety so these could actually help you diet! Ready-made oven chips can be lower in fat but vary enormously and they contain artificial additives and flavourings. Usually made with reconstituted potato they simply don’t taste as good as homemade. I’ve used sunflower oil because it’s low in saturated fat and doesn’t burn as readily as olive oil. To increase the fibre and nutrient content I’ve left the skin on, as just under the skin is where the highest concentrations of vitamins and minerals are. Because I’m using the skin I’ve used organic potatoes.
Coating the chips in smoked paprika gives a wonderful flavour and means you need far less salt so they are better for your heart too.
Serves: 2 Preparation time :5 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
2. Scrub the potatoes and chop into 1cm thick chips
3. Add the tablespoon of oil and the chips to a bowl and mix well, then add the smoked paprika and mix; making sure all the chips are coated.
4. Add the teaspoon of oil to a baking sheet and spread over with a piece of kitchen paper, then put into the oven for a couple of minutes to get hot.
5. Add the chips to the hot baking sheet and spread out over the tray.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally with a spatula, until crispy and golden brown.
Tomato Relish
To make a simple and nutritious relish: just add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh tomatoes to one tablespoon ketchup and half a tablespoon finely chopped red onion. Mix well and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. You can add a dash of chilli sauce if you want to spice it up.
Tip
Try adding other flavours to your chips like Chilli seasoning or curry powder or cook them with sprigs of rosemary.
Shepherds Pie
Shepherds pie is a fantastically soothing and satisfying meal but usually high in saturated fat, due to the minced meat plus butter in the potato topping. Instead of meat I’ve used canned lentils, which are little powerhouses of nutrition containing significant amounts of folate and magnesium. They’re also packed with both soluble and insoluble fibre, so are extremely good for controlling cholesterol and also soothing irritable bowel syndrome or constipation. Their iron content is also highly beneficial, especially for anyone menstruating, pregnant or lactating because unlike red meat, which is also a good source of iron, lentils are low in both fat and calories. By eating lentils with vitamin C-rich foods such as tomatoes their iron content is far better absorbed. I’ve not used any butter in the mash but instead there is extra milk to add a little creaminess plus Dijon mustard for flavour.
Ingredients For the topping 800g potatoes 100 ml milk 1-heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard good pinch salt & white pepper
For the filling 1can of puy lentils 1 can of chopped tomatoes 1 large onion finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped Good pinch thyme Good pinch white pepper 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 100ml boiling water 1-tablespoon soy sauce dash sunflower oil
Method
For the topping 1. Peel and roughly chop the potatoes and add to a pan of boiling water, cooking until soft for around 15-20 minutes.
2. Drain then season with salt and pepper and beat in the mustard & milk with a wooden spoon until the mash is smooth and creamy.
For the filling 1. Add the oil to a pan, throw in the onion and cook for 5 minutes stirring regularly.
2. Add the carrot and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the onions are golden brown.
3. Now add the thyme, tomatoes, lentils, pepper, vegetable stock & soy sauce, stir then bring to a gentle boil, turn down the heat add a lid and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Put the lentil mixture into an ovenproof dish and top with potato.
5. Bake in a preheated oven 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and serve with green vegetables.
Tip -To get a crispy topping use a fork to create lots of little peaks in the potato
Asparagus, pea & green bean risotto
Risotto is thought of as a healthy option on restaurant menus but often contains large amounts of butter, cream and cheese. As it’s made with white rice it’s also not very high in fibre. You just don’t get the same consistency with brown rice so to boost the fibre content I’ve used lots of extra vegetables including peas & beans, which are both good sources. Asparagus and peas are high in folates, which as well as guarding against birth defects are also good for the cardiovascular system. It doesn’t need butter because it’s very moist due to the high vegetable content. Instead of full fat cream I’ve used crème fraiche, which adds a gorgeous creamy texture with less than half the fat of ordinary cream.
Ingredients 2 cups risotto (Arborio) rice 1 bunch asparagus 6 spring onions 100g green beans Handful fresh parsley 1 clove garlic 1-cup peas (fresh or frozen) dash olive oil 3 cups vegetable stock 1 glass white wine 1-tablespoon organic crème fraiche salt & white pepper
Method
1. Remove the tough end of the asparagus stalks and cut the rest into 2 cm pieces, keeping the delicate tips separate from the rest of the stems.
2. Chop the onions into 1 cm pieces, keeping the white parts separate from the green. Top & tail the beans and cut into 2cm pieces. Finely chop the herbs, crush the garlic and shell the peas - keeping all ingredients separate.
3. Add the stock to a pan, bring to the boil then turn down the heat and simmer gently.
4. In another large pan add a dash of olive oil then the white part of the spring onions, stir for a minute, add the garlic and asparagus stems then stir for another minute.
5. Add the rice, salt & pepper and stir for a minute, then add the wine stirring constantly. When the wine has almost evaporated, add half a cup of the hot stock and continue stirring for 5 minutes adding more stock a little at a time.
6. Put in the green beans and keep gently stirring for another 5 minutes, regularly adding more stock as it is absorbed.
7. Now add the peas, the asparagus tips, green part of spring onions, half the basil & parsley and continue stirring another 3-5 minutes. Adding more stock as necessary - you won’t need to add as much towards the end as the rice will have absorbed a lot already (if you run out of stock just add a little boiling water)
8. Finally, check the rice is cooked then stir in the rest of the herbs and the crème fraiche and serve immediately.
Katrina Burnett, playwright and doyenne of Finchcocks, the Musical Museum in Kent, has touched many through the different chapters of her life in teaching, touring and through opening Finchcocks as a historic house. Her love of life shines through to touch us all.
Living the Creative Life
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Katrina Burnett, the playwright and inspiration of Finchcocks
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I think everyone's life is a strange mixture of dream and reality, imagination and day to day affairs. Each stage of my life seems to have led to the next one in its own way, although it would have proved more difficult to live with had I lingered longer.
Katrina Burnett, playwright and doyenne of Finchcocks, the Musical Museum in Kent, has touched many through the different chapters of her life in teaching, touring, both with her husband and the plays she has written, and through opening Finchcocks as a historic house.
In this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar we will be looking at how Katrina and her husband have worked together to support each other's creative output both individually and how their families nurtured and encouraged their creativity. Katrina's writing has also involved much research into the lives of women through the ages and we will consider how a woman's lot has evolved into the present day experience we have.
A Regally Graceful Teleseminar with special guest Caroline Bodger, founder of White Cloud Trading about sleeping better naturally, running a successful home business, and embracing life's "problems" as challenges through which you can grow...
Sleep Well, Work Well Live Well
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Caroline Bodger, the founder of White Cloud Trading
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A lot of our friends are self employed, and they tend to see problems as challenges to be solved. Something certainly rubbed off on us and I felt we should start importing wool duvets to the UK.
Caroline Bodger, of White Cloud Trading, set up her highly successful internet business with her husband several years ago from her home, selling wool duvets from New Zealand – all because her son couldn’t sleep and when she discovered pure wool bedding solved the problem she wanted to share it with the world.
Sleep is not known as Beauty Sleep for nothing. When you sleep well, your health improves, both mentally and physically. There are lots of easy things which you can incorporate into your life, as well as having wool bedding, to give you a much better quality of sleep.
Join us live for this Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar where we be discussing Caroline's inspiring story, better ways to sleep naturally, running a successful home business and embracing life's "problems" as opportunities to create a better life.
Goodies
During the call, Caroline and I come up with our list of what works to get a good night's sleep. You can read it here on my blog.
Caroline has very kindly offered you a 15% discount on all products from White Cloud Trading if you order before the end of July 2008. Listen carefully to the podcast for when Hari Karam announces the promocode.
Podcast Directory
When Kerry Bettinson left University with no idea what she wanted to do, she saw an opportunity in the herd of Alpaca her parents had reared as part of their idyllic country home. Now, at the age of 25, Kerry runs a successful business working with over 15 tonnes of wool each year, employing dozens of women in the UK and Peru and which leads the resurging trend of hand craftmanship, knitting and felting amongst modern youth.
Jean Haines is an acclaimed watercolour painter with a unique approach to her craft. An artist's role is to see beyond the mundane and into the subtle beauty of the world around us. We are all artists of our lives so join us as we explore the mind of an artist and discover the secrets to finding the subtle beauty in your world.
While still in university Daniel Abadi fell in love with the nostalgia of being a tea merchant. Rather than let the dream fade, Daniel made the leap of faith to found Topper's Teas and now sources and sells ethically produced tea of incredible quality. In this episode he invites us to catch a rare glimpse of a business in it's early stages and to learn from his creative solutions to overcome the hurdles...
Bees and honey are such a symbolic organism. Around the world, they work together tirelessly and selflessly to produce sweetness for the good of their colony. Along the way they fertilise crops resulting in 1/3 of the world's food. Tony Maggs invites us to peak into this fascinating world and shares his secret for producing what is without a doubt the best jar of honey I've ever eaten...
FACT: There are some areas of the Pacific were there is more plastic than plankton. Horrified by the implications of this on the health of marine and land creatures alike, Beth Williams quit working as an Ecologist and founded Turtle Bags, which creates inexpensive reusable string bags as an alternative to plastic ones. Hear her story...
Far from his retirement marking the end of his career, Craig Young began making paint boxes on special request for several top artists. He now uses the skills acquired over a lifetime to handcraft a beautiful bespoke product which has an ever growing wainting list. Hear his story about the simplicity of success when all the pieces fit together.
Brompton Bicycles entrepreneur Andrew Ritchie is inventive, interesting and inspiring standing for personal freedom, independence and enjoyment. In this teleseminar we'll hear Andrew's dramatic and inspiring story and discuss private business, health and the social impact of bicycling.
Sandi Rhys-JonesOBE is a passionate advocate for the construction and engineering industry, in particular the role of women therein, and feminine ones at that. With over thirty years experience in strategic marketing and management in the consultancy she co-founded with her husband, she brings a most common sense approach to what we all need to found our own lives on. 
Jonny Gritt, fomer British Army Officer, works with Skill Force in raising the standards of achievement amongst youngsters often incorrectly labelled as "problem children". Sharing his passion for life, self-discipline and inner strength he guides us to look at what we have inside us and how we can best serve our community for the well-being of all. 
Kath Whitworh, runs the award winning Celtic Sheepskin with her husband Nick. The Celtic Sheepskin Co began in the mid 1970's as the original Ugg Co, making Ugg Boots and assorted leather goods. Since then, the company has steadily expanded to become one of the largest suppliers of sheepskin footwear and clothing in the UK and has been trading on-line for over a decade with customers from all around the globe. Celtic Sheepskin is an excellent example of how it is possible to produce excellent products, at reasonable prices, with a clear conscience. 
What is the duty of a representative of a community? How do we resolve situations where interests collide? What is the difference between power and force? What is the common unity that holds a community together?
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Liberal Democrat MP, Simon Hughes about the role of elected officials and individuals in a community, why it is a privelege to serve, conflict resolution, the power of listening and the common unity that holds all communities together.
Alison Mortlock began experimenting with making showercaps as a creative time-out from raising her two small children. When she discovered the demand for her stylish product she realised the opportunity to regain her identity as a professional women without the guilt of having to leave her children in daycare. Today she heads Dilly Daydream, a rapidly growing business which puts a touch of style into this neglected niche of truly intimate and very regal apparel.
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Alison Mortlock, founder of Dilly Daydream and designer of beautiful luxury showercaps, about identity as a mother and a professional, nurturing femininity, quantity time with your children, the role of the crown, the healing power of your bathroom and the magic of daydreaming.
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Kerry Bettinson, founder of the Toft Alpaca Shop, about the famed and luxurious Alpaca wool, getting started in new ventures, the role of hand craftsmanship, Fair Trade in Peru, and the prosperity that comes to those who dare to stand out.
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Jean Haines, renowned watercolour artist, about watercolour painting, the mind of an artist, and seeing (really seeing) the subtle beauty in our lives.
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Daniel Abadi, founder of Topper's Teas, about the nostalgia of following a timeless legacy, ethical and quality products, choosing to live your dreams and following them through to reality. We'll also look at the benefits of tea for our health, education and the global community.
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Tony Maggs, Derbyshire-based Beekeeper, and award winning honey producer about quality bee farming, the health (and taste!) benefits of local honey, collective conscioness and the sweetness in your life. Come be inspired by this fascinating world...
A Regally Graceful Podcast with Beth Williams, founder of Turtle Bags, which makes and encourages people to use and re-use string bags as an alternative to plastic ones.
A Regally Graceful Teleseminar with Craig Young, renowned craftsman of handmade watercolour boxes, which he started after he retired.
A Regally Graceful Teleseminar with Andrew Ritchie, inventor of the Brompton folding bicycle, which has revolutionised transport options for tens of thousands worldwide.
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sandi Rhys-Jones, the passionate advocate for the construction and engineering industries about how vital the correct foundations are in life. 
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Jonny Gritt, from Skill Force, which raises the bar of achievement by delivering inspiring programmes that increase the number of young people entering education, employment and training on leaving school.
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Kath Whitworth of Celtic Sheepskin, award winning online retailer, renowned for its ethical and high quality clothing
Nadia Narain, a highly successful international yoga teacher, runs the Pregnancy Teacher Training Programme at Triyoga, London's premier yoga centre. Her expertise in preparing women for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood has led many to enjoy the changes in their bodies as they get ready for the new role that they are taking on. She encourages people to become strong and build their self-confidence so that they feel secure and calm.
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Nadia Narain, expert in preparing women for pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood
Randolph Hodgson is the owner of the award winning Neal's Yard Dairy, champion of British Farmhouse Cheeses, and one of the pioneers in rejuvenating Borough Market. For almost 30 years Randolph has been at the forefront of changing how we appreciate the way our food is made and sold, and producing a culture of excellence by involving both the customer and the producer. He leads the way with his passion for quality, his dedication to raising the whole calibre of the food chain not only in the taste, but also in our responsibility for our agriculture and countryside, and his outstanding and inclusive approach to retailing.
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Randolph Hodgson, award winning retailer and champion of Farmhouse Cheeses
The Sharing Evolution
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with David Erdal, champion of Employee-Ownership and author of Local Heroes
Living Divinely
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Nick Fleming, the vision behind photographing the Living Divinely Exhibition
Enlightened Business
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sevak Singh Khalsa, renowned artist and community builder
Success Without Stress
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with 
Organise to Elevate
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Guruka Singh, founder of Sikhnet
The Joy of Tea
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Roy Fong, a Master of Chinese Tea and founder of Imperial Tea Court
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Christine Hassler, Author of the book "Twenty-Something, Twenty-Everything"
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Linda Bloomfield, potter, mother and wife
Changing to Commitment
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Guru Kaur, founder of Regally Graceful™
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Sean Mathias, Award-Winning Theatrical and Artistic Director
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Holly Fulton, Florida based top divorce lawyer
Slow Food and Eating Well
a Regally Graceful™ Teleseminar with Katrina Burnett, the playwright and inspiration of Finchcocks
