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Travalyst Video Podcast – Update – Episode 167a   About Travalyst is an independent not-for-profit organisation founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, dedicated to changing the way the world travels, for good. Travalyst has partnered with leading travel and technology companies to unite the industry, share trusted sustainability data, and empower travellers, businesses, and policymakers to make informed choices that benefit both the planet and the communities that live here. Working to drive positive change across the entire travel ecosystem. What They do At Travalyst, they mobilise the travel industry to distribute trusted sustainability information at scale, empowering action by three critical groups: 1 Travellers: providing consistent information about the sustainability of their travel options – directly otheythe booking platforms they already use – enabling them to make more informed travel choices. 2 Travel companies: working collaboratively with other brands to increase access to reliable sustainability data. 3 Policymakers: engaging with policymakers globally to help ensure that sustainability-focused policies and regulations have their intended impact. Their strength lies in a...

SGUK Episode: 168 The Crown in Crisis: Republic Rising – The Public Pulls Back the Curtain   Introduction This week’s podcast continues in the mini series of The Crown in Crisis.  This episode looks at the continuing rise of the Republic movement and how increasingly the public are beginning to pull back the curtain on the UK Monarchy, and things are not as they assumed would be continued for decades.  Far from it in fact, and what they are beginning to realise each time the metaphorical curtain is pulled back, there is no denying some aspects, and slowly but surely, there is growing recognition of the unofficial contract between Monarchy and all forms of media in the UK.  Some nations have been criticised in other parts of the world for monarchy and/or government interfering with its nations media, and thankfully, sections of the UK are beginning to realise some of the games being played here, and likewise how much of the population is being...

SGUK Episode 161 Episode 3 in the series of 4 podcasts on Safeguarding The Cost of The Crown The Vanishing Act: PR v Reality INTRODUCTION “Welcome to Episode 3 of Behind the Facade: When The Firm Forgets Its Own. Today, we turn our focus to safeguarding — not just as a principle, but as a practice. Who is responsible for protecting the vulnerable when the institution is the one doing harm, or standing by silently while harm is done? There are moments in recent history — both documented and barely acknowledged — that suggest not every absence is temporary, and not every silence is compassionate. When health becomes a secret, it can also become a weapon — not against the individual, but in defence of an image.”   SEGMENT 1 – SILENCE AS STRATEGY “We’ve seen moments where a public figure vanishes — not because of confirmed illness, but because the truth is inconvenient.” “Public duties are cancelled. No photos. No updates. No family visits. And no concern from...

SGUK 150 Title: The Elites are building a Future That Might Not Include Us Framework for the next 6 or so podcasts:-   Ivy here, The more i see of various Oligarchs pulling the strings of the puppets who are officially Presidents or Prime Ministers or equivalent, i am coming to the opinion that their goal is not to reduce or remove completely financial aid to a variety of various groups around the globe (each group of elites is targeting their own respective chosen country) in order to cream off the reduction funds towards contracts and business that they are either in now, or intend to dominate. That aim is still there, but i am beginning to think the following:- The Elite are building a future that might not include us - ie the ordinary person just trying to get through each day, or the vulnerable, or the less abled etc. I don’t think they want to inhabit the environment they leave behind, as they...

SGUK Ep 149   The Power Trap: Why the Elite Stay Rich and You Struggle   Hello Ivy here, “Ever wonder how the rich stay rich while the rest struggle? In this podcast, we dive into the hidden world of the elite—how they manipulate power, control wealth, and avoid consequences. But what are the risks? And can the system ever change?” "The heart of the article and this podcast will be to look at how the global elite, monarchy and old money maintain influence while remaining insulated from societal issues. The main themes of the article and the podcast relates to privilege, influence and the reluctance to change existing power structures. How do elites maintain their status? What about consequences? What are the risks, if any? ie social stratification, resistance to change. Mental Health is one of the 5 areas that my podcast channel has on all its branding, so in that respect, what are the psychological effects of privilege and isolation? What about the children...

  Episode 148 Why Businesses (and Monarchies) Ignore Signs of Obsolescence Have you ever wondered why businesses sometimes ignore the clear signs of obsolescence?. Businesses generally but in particular when a Monarchy refuses to see the signs, or worse, knows the signs are there, but they ignore all indicators, because they believe that they are anointed and that they will exist for ever. Most Monarchies have now gone, and the few that remain (less than 15 or so) will also at some point disappear too. my personal opinion is that no modern society needs a Monarchy. the UK monarchy is propped up by a Royal Rota propaganda team who exist to support/prop up a Monarchy. both groups need the other, and if one goes, they both eventually will fall. What are the ramifications, if any, of a monarchy falling, in the climate of the world right now, with right wing becoming prominent, and dictatorial presidency in the USA now (who would have thought?)...

Episode 1 of 12 Windrush Through the Eyes of a Child   Going to start doing some deep dives into researching how the UK set up offices in the Caribbean (eg Jamaica) encouraging people to come to live and work in the UK. All arrived in the UK by sea at that time ie the late 1940s and 1950s. The flagship of the PR at the time was the ship the Windrush. My dad was one of those people who left his wife and family in Jamaica and travelled to the UK seeking work.  Times were hard. majority of vacant rooms had signs outside stating No Blacks Allowed. Old run down properties (Housing in Multiple Occupation) were used to house black men. Multiple occupants to each room. The book I am researching  entitled “Windrush Through the Eyes of a Child”. Times were hard. All arrived in the UK by sea at that time ie  late 1940s to the1950s. The flagship at the time was...

The Psychology of Resentment Episode 120   The Meaning of Resentment Resentment is a natural reaction to unfair or difficult events and to the actions of others. It consists of various experiences, most often of pain and anger, and feelings of guilt, shame, or fear can be mixed with them. If someone declares that he does not know how to be offended, this means one of two things: either it is not true, or the person does not have a close relationship with anyone. People are not offended by strangers; resentment appears in meaningful relationships. KEY POINTS The words people use for emotions influence the ways they think about emotions. The word "resentment" has negative connotations that can make legitimate anger seem unreasonable. Calling anger resentment turns potential social failings to individual ones. Merriam-Webster defines this complex emotion as “a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury.” Etymologically, “resent” has come to English from French and, originally, from...

A 40 Year  Symbiotic Relationship – Time Up Episode 82   The Invisible Contract Between The British Royal Family and the Tabloid Media via the Royal Rota Throughout all 3 sections of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, there were two main themes or threads running through every chapter.  Every incident or action or words spoken which resulted in a negative outcome, always featured either someone or people within the Royal Family (sometimes via staff members, but all of whom would have been sanctioned to act that way by their particular lead Royal) or via the UK Tabloid Media.  Across all the tabloids, there are designated staff who only cover The Royal Family, and no other news within the UK, and are known as the Royal Rota.  Some members of the Royal Rota are seen or heard of now and then, but there is clearly a clique that has formed over the years, and who are covering the Royals every day of every year; or rather...