Did you know that in the UK, there are various examples of both vertical and horizontal, “Climbing the greasy pole,” games dating back to at least the 1850's?

In this week’s special programme celebrating Saint Lucia’s Nobel Laureate Festival, Delia’s guest is Mr Cornelius Rene, an Ophthalmic Surgeon based at the world leading and teaching hospital, Addenbrooke, in Cambridge, England.

His journey from Saint Lucia, to being the UK’s first Black Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon is discussed, with examples of his challenges, as he explains how his chosen metaphor resonates with his life and career.

It’s Christmas!

Delia and the Metaphorically Speaking team come together to spread Christmas cheer! Christmas songs, “Guess the year” included! Join us at the party.

Jeremy Goldsworthy, Bernardo Hita, Ernest de Neve, Oduwa Ossemwenkae, Alba Heidan Sanchez, Monae Sims, Jack Tweedley, Laurie Waplington.

Delia talks to author, mentor, and writer, Vanessa Walters. Vanessa chose the phrase, “Follow the energy”, because it represents a point in her life where she felt like she could disappear. She was a new mom, working in a new country and she felt she was disconnected to her writing. She was teaching Zumba, feeling her writing was just, ‘good’. In the end, Vanessa realized that she needed to make mistakes, in order to find herself again.

CREDITS

This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was written by Joelle Joyner-Wong. Script Supervisor, Delia Dolor. Production assistance and social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenke. The final program was edited by Mark Cheffins and social media videos by Ernie de Neve. Podcast Supervisor, Jeremy Goldsworthy.

Delia’s guest is editor and former BBC broadcast journalist, Nicola Morrison. It’s safe to say that Nicola possesses an impressive set of credentials, ranging from scaling the dizzy heights of one of the largest corporations in the world and reporting on some of the most memorable stories of the 21st century, to overcoming a series of truly harrowing personal challenges. Despite such adversity, Nicola’s demonstrated strength culminates in the (2024) release of her autobiographical book, ‘Victory Is My Name’. Her accomplishments, both personally and professionally, are nothing short of victorious.

Host, script supervisor and producer Delia Dolor. Written by Ella Holden, who also provided the audio clips.

Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos by Ernie de Neve.

Edited by Danial Zakaria, and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

Delia’s guest is Petal Miller, otherwise known as the HOPE dealer - by Helping Other People Excel. As a child of the late 1950s to Jamaican parentage, Petal has empirically witnessed the evolution of manners in England and Jamaica. Listen to how this week’s metaphor resonates with her.

Host, script supervisor and producer Delia Dolor. Written by Ella Holden, who also provided the audio clips.

Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos by Ernie de Neve.

Edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez, and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

We look into the history of the metaphor, “Cost an arm and a leg,” discover its literal implications, and we discuss how its context has shifted over time. In this episode, Delia chats with Char Hibbert about her career in life coaching, and her efforts to help others on the path to self-improvement.

Host - Delia Dolor

Segment Writer - Maisie Hooper

Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor

Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae

Editor - Gerardo Pastor Ruiz

Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve

Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor

In today’s episode, we welcome Xaviera “Zay” Bell.

After the loss of her son Xander, Zay became a passionate advocate for maternal health. She is the creator and founder of two impactful nonprofits, Zeal of Xander, Inc and The Black Birth Institute. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she is dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by black women.

Hosted and produced by Delia Dolor

Written by Elena Valentinova, who also provided the audio clips.

Script Supervised by Delia Dolor. Social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenke. Social media videos by Ernie de Nieve. This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was edited by Alba Heidan Sanchez.

Delia’s guest this week is Tamu Thomas, author, coach and speaker who believes everyone can be connected to their purpose and be successful, without toxic productivity and over functioning to prove their worth. Let’s hear how this week’s metaphor, “Walking on eggshells” resonates with her.

Host - Delia Dolor

Segment Writer - Tyrese Okwoche

Script Supervisor - Delia Dolor

Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae

Editor -Jeremy Goldsworthy

Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve

Podcast Supervisor - Delia Dolor