TURBAN THINKER
By Asil Attar
TURBAN THINKERJul 09, 2020
Casey Webb TV Host - Man Vs Food: Final Episode, Food Challenges & New Ventures
"Welcome to the grand finale of 'Savoring Stories: The Casey Webb Man vs Food Podcast.' In this last episode, we embark on a delectable journey through food challenges and Casey's exciting new ventures. Join us as we savor the moments, relive the challenges, and get a taste of what's to come. It's a thrilling, mouthwatering conclusion to an amazing series. Dig in!"
Casey Webb - TV Host, Man vs Food. Part 2: A new chapter, let's get personal
Part 2 of the Casey Webb podcast has just dropped, and it's a captivating continuation of our conversation with the beloved host of Man vs. Food! In this episode, we delve even deeper into Casey's world, getting up close and personal with the man behind the food challenges.
Casey opens up in a remarkable way, sharing his heartfelt journey and the profound love he has for his father. It's a touching and emotional exploration of the experiences and influences that have shaped him into the remarkable person he is today.
Join us on this incredible journey as we uncover the layers of Casey's life, his adventures, and his personal growth in this exciting new chapter.
Casey Webb - TV Host Man vs Food. Part 1. "My journey begins, back to my roots."
A 4-part mini-series featuring the lovable and witty Casey Webb, popular TV host of 'Man vs. Food,' in conversation with 'Turban Thinker.' Join us for a candid discussion on food, life, laughter, and invaluable learnings.
Part 1, titled 'My Journey Begins: Back to My Roots,' Casey opens up about his childhood influences, family, career and personal journey, offering rare insights into his life and influences. It's a remarkable opportunity to hear from him in such an open and engaging way.
Don't miss this chance to gain deeper insights into Casey's world and experiences. Get ready to be inspired!
Stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue to unfold an incredible journey and delicious finds.
'WAVING' An award winning short film about the hard hitting reality of OCD
WAVING, An award-winning short film about the immense reality of living with #OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have had the privilege of interviewing Catherine Benfield the executive producer of this remarkable and hard-hitting film, join me in Part 3 the final part of a series of conversations we have been having and sharing with you all. As an individual who has had OCD for the past 40 years, I am passionate about showcasing the journey of myself and others who live and manage their lives with this condition.
I leave you with Catherine's quote on the movie. “OCD is an often misunderstood and debilitating condition. It can leave those who suffer from it, and those who live with them, feeling overwhelmed and alone. WAVING is an attempt to portray the brutal realities of the condition whilst maintaining a sense of hope that help can be found when we talk about what hurts us.
For as long as I live, I will look on this film with complete and utter awe, and a huge amount of pride. As someone who has spent a lifetime dealing with OCD, I have lived in hope for a moment like this one; a moment in which a light is shone boldly, and without shame, on a cruel and hugely misunderstood condition. If only OCD really was about enjoying a tidy home.
I have been an OCD advocate for six years now and can say with total confidence that nothing exists like Waving. The pure torture of the condition is etched into Charlie’s face throughout, the desperation… the pain…. it’s all there. OCD is a condition that impacts the whole family and seeing Sarah’s agonising response to Charlie’s condition is a perfect portrayal of how badly OCD can impact loved ones. OCD can run in families too, so very often people are juggling the management of their own condition with the care of a beloved child. And that beloved child can find themselves feeling confused and lost.
This is depicted perfectly in Charlie’s daughter Sophie. The surrealist nature of Waving has allowed us to showcase the hidden side of OCD; the side least known to the public and the side that causes the most fear in those experiencing it… intrusive thoughts. It is a hard hitting, powerful, film that will leave viewers in absolutely no doubt about how devastating and destructive OCD is.
Despite showing OCD in all of its crippling detail, Waving includes a focus on hope – the idea that there is always a route back from rock bottom is central to this piece. As someone who has walked that path, I know how important that is for everyone dealing with OCD or any other mental health condition.
Waving will educate, and it will help change lives."
Catherine Benfield,
Executive Producer and Founder of the OCD
Living and working with OCD.
Living and working with OCD is Part 2 of a 3 part discussion with Catherine Benfield Film Producer and founder of Taming Olivia. This time the roles reverse and Catherine interviews Turban Thinker on her personal journey with OCD, I met Catherine about two months ago when I first shared that I had OCD in an attempt to inspire others with the same disorder, the rest as they say is history. Catherine is an advocate for OCD awareness a film producer and founder of Taming Olivia a website she set up around 10 years ago that helps to bust myths about OCD and promotes recovery using kindness, compassion, and creativity. A sounding board and support for those dealing with OCD. Catherine is also currently navigating the film festival circuit with 'Waving' an award-winning short film she produced about OCD and intrusive thoughts starring the very talented Ralph Ineson.
Listen to the podcast and share the link with others that you know might have OCD or if you yourself have this then be inspired, motivated and empowered with the words.
Catherine Benfield, film producer, Living with OCD
A candid interview with film producer Catherine Benfield, on living with OCD. We talk about our shared experiences living with this disorder and the importance of understanding this condition and working hard to overcome.
Part 1 of 3 parts. Catherine is the founder of Taming Olivia, www.tamingolivia.com a blog and website created to support the OCD community. Taming Olivia.com helps to bust myths about OCD and promotes recovery using kindness, compassion and creativity. A sounding board and support for those dealing with OCD. Catherine is also currently navigating the film festival circuit with Waving, www.wavingfilm.com an award winning short film she produced about OCD and intrusive thoughts starring the very talented Ralph Ineson.
Metaverse, a future powered by Technology
lecturing at Raffles Design Institute, Saudi Arabia.
Badrriya has the vision to evolve and transform the fashion industry
through technology solutions.
You know we love disruptive thinkers and Badrriya is certainly that, she
intends to explore disruptive tech that demands that fashion and retail
advance toward intelligent, sustainable and connected experiences along with
relevant product creation for consumers.
Today we are talking to her about THE METAVERSE, A FUTURE POWERED BY
TECHNOLOGY
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Nordstrom, Barneys & the Evolution of Retail
Asil Attar is in conversation with Tim Ceci, a dynamic senior retail executive with an extensive business leadership background having worked with Saks Fifth Avenue, Banana Republic, Gap International, Pier 1, Nike, Barneys New York, Celine/LVMH and Nordstrom NYC. Having grown up in brick and mortar retail, Tim understands the nuances of the complicated world of retailing especially the challenges that is facing brands and retail today.
Attar has a conversation with Tim about the world of luxury fashion and retail in particular the evolution of some of the world’s leading brands and businesses. Tim is at the top of his game and is the founder of Ceci Retail Consulting working alongside clients including National Geographic, NBA & Discovery).
Alwaleed Philanthropies, talking charity and philanthropy with Reem Abukhayal
Turban Thinker, talks to Reem Abukhayal, Media & PR Manager at Alwaleed Philanthropies, a charitable and philanthropic organization founded by HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The foundation goes back to more than 40 years with a mission to help alleviate suffering and transcend international borders globally. Centered around a holistic approach on developmental, cultural, educational and health investments through its humanitarian work partners and community institutions focusing on women and children in particular.
Mia Morikawa - Co-Founder 1111 Clothing - Sustainability, from Seed to Stich - PART TWO
Mia Morikawa - Co-Founder 1111 Clothing - Sustainability, from Seed to Stich - PART ONE
Turban Thinker Talks, to Mia Morikawa, Creative Director and Co-founder of 1111 clothing brand, Mia is a Graphic Design graduate from Central Saint Martin’s University of the Arts, who established 11.11 eleven years ago. 11.11 / eleven eleven has consolidated its roots in the luxury space, with an emphasis on creating links between farmers, weavers, vegetable dyeing and block printing traditions. This has resulted in the formation of a brand that has created grounds for ethical products while ensuring sustainability of local strengths. The khadi way is the 11.11 / eleven eleven vision to build meaningful / beautiful products by tracing the supply chain story from seed to stitch.
Padmaja Bommareddy - Tech, Strategy & AI
Turban Thinker talks to Padmaja Bommareddy VP, Strategy and Business Development, Apparel at Walmart. A multi talented C suite Executive with a track record of launching and building global brands in luxury, jewelry and retail. Padmaja's international experience in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and India has earnt her a coveted expertise in e-commerce, digital marketing, strategic planning & creative production, alongside an equally impressive background in M&A, Capital Markets and Consulting. Padmaja’s is known to be a collaborative and strategic thinker building high performance teams and to top it all off she has an MBA for Harvard.
Wayne Puglia PhD. talks Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology
Turban Thinker talks to Wayne Puglia PhD. on Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology. Wayne has an extensive and impressive background in new product development, innovation, and entrepreneurship and has led the commercialization of over 1 billion dollars worth of new products. He led Product, Packaging, Process development and Quality at Life Savers, Planters, and Nabisco, identifying technology and commercializing products.
Whilst at Kraft Foods he led the Corporate Innovation function, instituting global innovation events and training creativity, and served as Chief Technology Officer for Godiva Chocolatier. Wayne earned a BS in Biology and an MBA in International Marketing and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC.
Chris Igwe - Strategic Advisor and an Inspirational Mentor
Turban Thinker talks to Chris Igwe, founder of Chris Igwe International, on commercial real estate and strategic advising. We talk about a post Covid world where tough times call for tough measures. Chris runs his own international retail advisory firm, providing services to luxury and premium brands, as well as shopping center owners and high street landlords. His advice is both strategic and implementational and given his vast knowledge of, and experience within, global retail he is the perfect individual to interview. Chris is also a coach and mentor, with a shared passion for making a difference.
Women Empowerment vs Women Enablement
Karishma Shahani Khan - Award winning designer & founder of Ka-Sha
Turban Thinker talks to award winning designer, Karishma Shahani Khan, founder of Ka-Sha, a clothing & textile label. The label focuses on sustainability and craft delving on ideas of promotion of an entire body of handicrafts from India. A graduate of the London College of Fashion and the recipient of various design awards she has earnt a position on the 30’s-Under-30’s Forbes India 2016 list.
Karishma is also the Co-founder of Change by Design and Together - a foundation that focusses on Livelihood Generation & Skill Development Activities across India.
Olivia Igwe - A Fashion Stylist Empowering Women
Turban Thinker talks to the beautiful and dynamic Olivia Igwe, Fashion stylist and founder of the "Legendary London Experience". Olivia has been described once as “an unusual nomad”, born in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. she spent her early childhood traveling from East of France, Strasbourg, to Germany, to The Netherlands, going back to France, then moving to Italy now back to London. Olivia is a qualified personal shopper and image consultant who has worked with some of the worlds leading luxury brands, Christians Dior, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Emporio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, to name a few. Olivia is a creative entrepreneur whose work centers around empowering women to dictate their story with class, owning and claiming their crown with their personal signature style and walking with excellence.
Divya Thakur - Retaining the Soul of India
Turban Thinker talks to Divya Thakur, a designer, curator, entrepreneur and found of Design Temple, whose work and passion are dedicated to retaining the soul of Indian Culture in a contemporary voice. Design Temple was founded In 1999, an award winning multi-disciplinary design practice, founded in response to the post liberalization environment of India and the altered possibilities of the internet age. In 2006 it went from being a services brand to being a retail brand.
Nadine Kanso - Independent brands in today’s world
Style Nook - Fashion & Technology
Turban Thinker talks fashion and technology and what makes the perfect blend with Kuntal Malia & Arti Gupta co-founders of Style Nook, a personal styling service that combines technology with human stylists created for the urban woman curating clothes for her body type and job profile.
Style Nook was founded in 2016 and promises to provide you with personalized curated service facilitated by data and the touch of a passionate stylist, its an exciting time for such platforms and a great space to be in.
Jean Baptiste Andreani - Managing Director - IFA Paris
Kriti Tula - Sustainability is a Lifestyle
Sarah Hughes - Empowered Women In Tech
Marsha Fry - Education & Fashion - Change Must Happen
Mohamed Attia - Saudi Arabia's Family Entertainment Sector
Turban Thinker talks to Mohamed Attia, Chief Executive Officer at Sala Entertainment, a leader in Saudi Arabia's family entertainment sector. Mohamed has built an impressive 15 year career in leisure and entertainment and talks to us today about the continued potential of this sector despite the set backs faced with covid.
Ginger Puglia ‘Seizing The Moment’
Effa Al Dabbagh Award-Winning Saudi Designer
Turban Thinker - What Empowerment means to me
Julia Booth - Living in a selfless and conscious world
Abeer al Khaja, Fitness as a lifestyle
Tara Sillery - PR Passion & Being Kind
Turban Thinker talks to Tara Sillery who has been hailed as the Middle East's “Fashion PR Empress” by IN Magazine, Irish born and raised Tara has resided in the Middle East for eight years. Tara is the founder of Public Relations and Media Company “PR Passion” and she shares her passion about giving back and being kind.
Duarte Ramos - Talent Acquisition - What are businesses looking for
Who is the Turban Thinker
The True Definition of Sustainability
Noor & Zafir, the Modern Muslim Marketplace
Turban Thinker believes in Hope for Humanity
Bullying has to stop
Her Royal Highness, Sheikha Intisar Al Subah, shares her vision and passion, making positive impact
Leadership and partner relations in today's new world
Isabel Tapp talks about the Importance of PR & Communication in today's world
AllDetails represents luxury hotels such as the St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and global travel company Expedia alongside representing some of the most exclusive private islands and resorts in the world.
Professor Alessandro Brun - COVID 19'S Impact on the Luxury Industry
Debbie Stanford Kristiansen Inspirational & Engaging Leadership is the key to success
"Be Unique", says Dariush Soudi CEO founder of the Be Unique group of companies
Athier Mousawi, an Artists impression in a surreal time
Athiers art is is about scale, color and composition, weaving through layers of organic geometric Islamic forms, it is breathtaking to say the least and his ability to translate his inspiration into artistic expression is truly inspiring,
Parthip Thyagarajan - India's 50 Billion Dollar Wedding Industry
Turban thinker talks to CEO of Wedding Sutra & Wedding Sutra Engage Mr, Parthip Thyagarajan, who established his business 20 years ago, a powerful platform that brings together the best in luxury events. With the US wedding market at 70 Billion dollars, India following closely at 50 billion dollars and destination weddings at 6 Billion dollars, this is an industry that will see changes in its near future, with the restrictions on travel and social distancing.
Ayesha Siddequa "LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD" Sustainable Fashion with Ayesha Siddequa
Ghadi Ali - Saudi Arabian Fashion & Business Landscape
Global Influencer Consuelo Blocker's perspective on Social Media's inevitable change
Darshan Mehta, President & CEO, Reliance Brands Ltd.
He started Reliance Brands Limited 12 years ago and the organization now has an enviable portfolio of 56 international fashion brands partnerships. He speaks to Turban Thinker about having a positive outlook and an optimistic future post the pandemic.