Podcast Episode 68: Matthew A. Swift- The CEO and Co-Founder of Concordia On Creating A Network Of World Leaders That Insight Change
Matthew A. Swift is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia. Matthew has grown Concordia into the leading nonpartisan global affairs membership organization dedicated to forming innovative cross-sector partnerships that address the greatest challenges and opportunities of our time. Matthew has led conversations with preeminent world figures from U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden; President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; former President of Colombia Álvaro Uribe; The Carlyle Group Inc. Co-Founder David Rubenstein; former White House Advisor Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Podcast Episode 67: Alessandro Sugar and Andrea Fabrizii On Bringing Italian and French Composed Works of Art Alive In Hollywood Films
Both Alessandro and Andrea are part of CAM Sugar, a catalogue that represents Italian and French soundtracks, with over 2,000 original scores. Music in their catalogue are found in Oscar winning films like La Dolce Vita, Il Postino, Mondo Cane, 8 ½, Amarcord, and more. Major international producers and directors pick and choose from the CAM Sugar archive with hundreds of samples and synchronizations from movies to fashion campaigns. We sat down to talk about their work and how they’re bringing composed works of musical art alive in all cinema.
Podcast Episode 66: Vickie Samushonga Explains Why Fashion Should Be Looking at India
With a dual calling in fashion and the ministry, Zimbabwean born Vickie Samushonga works with fashion designers between Africa and India, connecting designers with manufacturers, fashion weeks, and exhibitions. In this episode, Vickie opens up about her journey in both fields, what African designers need most, and what India offers the fashion industry.
The Numbers Are In, this Year’s Cannes Film Festival Brought In $1.1 Billion in Media Impact Value
Plus, British actress Rebecca Patricia Armstrong ranked with top placement bringing in $1.8M MIV® per post.
Podcast Episode 65: Yi-Hwa Hanna Shares Her Thoughts On The State Of Media
Yi-Hwa Hanna is an author and editor of a Middle East edition of a leading global travel magazine brand, based in Dubai. In this episode she talks about her journey in media, how to navigate through the rough media climate, and the ways to pitch to an editor.
Book- An Untroubled Heart
Kara Stout’s 30-day devotional provides faith-filled peace to anxious hearts.
Baheej Is Set To Open A New Boutique Wellness Resort On Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Coastline
The hotel will include intense wellness programs and ultimate relaxation.
Kilian Paris Hosts Their Annual Cannes Afterparty Where Taraji P Henson Showed Up
In a setting overlooking the Bay of Cannes, the night sparked all five senses.
The Philanthropic Side of The Cannes Film Festival: Fiuggi For One Drop Hosts An Afterparty Gala
The night was aimed at raising money in support of access to clean drinking water for all.
Podcast Episode 64: Hollywood Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo On Why Doing Films On Violence Against Women Is her Passion
Shohreh Aghdashloo is an Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated actress. In this episode Shohreh and I talk about her newest film Still Smiling, a film about domestic violence- a topic that she’s passionate about, we talk about her early life in Iran, and what she’s working on.
RayBan and A$AP Rocky Throw An Exclusive After Party In Cannes
The evening brought together global celebrities, key opinion leaders, press, and tastemakers — all curated by Ray-Ban and Rocky himself.
Nespresso Throws Three Soirees During The Cannes Film Festival, And They Didn’t Disappoint
Halle Berry, Eva Longoria, and Patrick Schwarzenegger were some of the celebrities in attendance.
Thomas Pierce Hosts “Cocktails By The Sea” During The Cannes Film Festival
The intimate event saw William Abadie, Keni Silva, and Mohammed Hadid in attendance, with the aim to highlight storytelling and push forward social impact.
Nicole Kidman Awarded Kering’s Women In Motion Award, Celebrating 10 Years
Hollywood was well represented at the dinner with notable names gathered under one ethos: to celebrate and support women in cinema.
World Woman Cannes Hosts A Two-Day Event
Bringing together men and women from media and entertainment, the conference dove into topics that aim to empower female filmmakers.
The Hottest Ticket In Cannes
amfAR announces new singers in its gala lineup + event chairs.
This Year’s La Plage Nespresso Has Gone from Orange to Pistachio
From May 13-24th the pop up from one of the official partners at 50 Bd. de la Croisette is open to the public during the day, while the evenings are invite-only.
New Book- Roll the Sun Across the Sky by Barbara Linn Probst
Roll the Sun Across the Sky, goes on sale May 13th.
Podcast Episode 63- Tessy Antony de Nassau: Veteran, Mother, Former Princess, and Business Woman
Tessy Antony de Nassau is a Wife, Mother, Social Entrepreneur, Business Woman, Philanthropist, Military Veteran, Public Speaker, Activist, and Co-Founder of a fashion brand.
Inside Richie Akiva and Badius’ Annual “The After” Met Gala Party
Every year for the past eleven years, Richie Akiva has thrown his “The After” party in New York City. This year was a star-studded affair with with the who’s who in the celebrity world attending.