Welcome to the Cut The Cake Podcast, where we are here to help you navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of wedding planning. In this podcast you'll go behind the scenes on the wedding industry with us, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we bring you no-nonsense advice, industry secrets, and plenty of laughs along the way. Melanie, the coffee-loving, fun-obs ...
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On Moody’s Talks - Behind the Bonds, hosts Tania Hall and Jeff Pruzan join analysts from Moody’s corporate finance group worldwide to discuss the market forces shaping credit across industries - from airlines to telecoms and everything in between. These forces include the uneven recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, digital transformation, cyber risk, climate-change imperatives and much more. Please join us as we connect the dots on corporate credit quality.
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The Institute for the Arts and Humanities empowers faculty to achieve their full potential by creating community and cultivating leadership. At the heart of this mission is the affirmation of the crucial value of the arts and humanities to the life of the university and the world. The Institute Podcast engages in conversations with faculty, program directors, and guest scholars about their work in teaching, service and research. We learn the makings of successful leaders across disciplines. ...
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A podcast that aims to create community and connection for all the people of Vista, California, through information and education.
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Shoes, Signals & Sanity-Saving Tips for Your Big Day
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41:35In this episode of Cut the Cake, we explore the latest trends, helpful tools, and practical tips we’re seeing (and loving) in the wedding planning space right now. We reflect on one of the most important but often overlooked parts of the planning journey: the engagement period. Taking time to soak in that just-engaged bubble before announcing it to…
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Episode 143: Tania Jenkins on Medical Sociology and Well-Being in Medicine
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59:11Sociologist Tania Jenkins (FFP ’24) studies the social impacts within medicine and health care, from status hierarchies to physician burnout. As a DuBose Fellow in the IAH's Faculty Fellowship, Jenkins explored the structural underpinnings of satisfaction and well-being in medicine. In this episode, she describes her research journey and interest i…
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The Wedding Gap Year: Why 2025 Is Quiet & 2026 Is Full of Flair
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37:18In this episode of Cut The Cake, we unpack an unusual trend making waves across Victoria’s wedding industry—a noticeable lull in bookings for late 2025. After observing this shift firsthand, we explore the potential causes, from post-COVID engagement timelines to the ongoing effects of the economic climate, including rising costs and interest rates…
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How Data Centers Are Defying Growth Risks
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12:01Increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is spurring massive investment in data centers, which could top $2 trillion in the next four years. But huge energy requirements and uncertainties over future computing needs may pose long-term credit risks to developers, landlords and investors. Host: Louis Hau, Vice President - Senior Research Writer…
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The Season That Changed Everything: Trends, Truths & Transformations
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48:15In this episode of Cut The Cake, we return after a whirlwind wedding season to share behind-the-scenes stories, reflections, and new developments from our businesses—Mellyrain Creative and Event Wanderer Co. After a short pause in episodes during peak wedding season, we’re back with fresh updates and an all-new structure designed to deliver even mo…
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How ‘Disrupters’ Transform Credit Quality and Sectors
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16:18From Tesla to Netflix, innovative technologies and market-disrupting products are still grabbing the attention of consumers and investors. In a rapidly changing market environment, we look at how to identify true disrupters at an early stage and how their credit quality evolves. We’ll also dive into industries being shaken up by disruptions: new we…
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Episode 142: Julia Gibson on acting, teaching, and “Becoming Invisible”
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31:16Actor and dramatic art professor Julia Gibson joins the podcast to reflect on her past roles, including ones in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s 2024-25 season. She compares her roles in What the Constitution Means to Me and Death of a Salesman, and shares how acting differs from directing and teaching. In fall 2024, Gibson was a Turner Fellow in the…
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Episode 141: African American Legal History Post-Emancipation with Brandi Brimmer
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25:34Associate professor Brandy Brimmer reflects on her fellowship experiences and research in historical legal practices regarding Black attorneys post-Emancipation, and Black women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Black attorneys and claims agents in the post-emancipation South. Brimmer’s work emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of her w…
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How US Tariffs Would Affect Business and Credit
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14:39US tariffs threaten a potential global trade war. Recent weeks have seen frequent shifts in US policy on tariffs as well as the announcement of counter moves from trade partners. What are the likely consequences for credit across different sectors of the US economy and more broadly across global markets? Guest: Paloma San Valentin, Managing Directo…
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Short & Sharp Series | What is Letterpress Stationery and Why Is It So Good
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8:39Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Short & Sharp Series | How Not to Blow Your Wedding Budget
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9:07Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Short & Sharp Series | Planner, Stylist & Coordinator: What's the Difference and Do You Need All 3?
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7:02Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Private Credit set for major growth and new investor types
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13:38Moody’s first Private Credit Outlook predicts that this market will double by 2028 to more than $3 trillion of assets under management. Private credit should benefit from more volatile market conditions and from innovation which is attracting new kinds of customer but also generating new risks. Later in the episode, we look in depth at the surge in…
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Short & Sharp Series | Will You Regret Hiring a Wedding Videographer
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6:26Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Episode 140: Brian Hsu’s Collaborations on Cherokee Word Order, Star Trek, and the Faculty Fellowship
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24:30Brian Hsu (FFP ’24) joins us this episode to share how he fell in love with language and linguistics from a young age. Additionally, Hsu describes his recent projects about uncovering Cherokee word order and “Starship Generative Enterprise,” a Star Trek-spin on modern linguistics. We also discuss Hsu’s time as a Faculty Fellow in Spring 2024, where…
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Short & Sharp Series | Maximising Your Wedding Invite Budget
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4:48Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Short & Sharp Series | Changing Your Surname After Your Wedding
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4:28Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Short & Sharp Series | You’re Not the Hosts. You’re the Guests of Honour!
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7:18Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Episode 139: The Legacy and Evolution of the IAH’s Tyson Academic Leadership Program
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39:56Institute for the Arts and Humanities Director Patricia Parker sits down with faculty program director Viji Sathy and Rob Kramer for discussion on academic leadership and their involvement with the Institute's Tyson Academic Leadership Program. Kramer, who recently left the IAH and moved to Oregon, had served as the Institute’s senior leadership ad…
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Short & Sharp Series | Wedding Day Timeline Suggestions
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13:22Are you planning a wedding in Australia and feeling a little overwhelmed? Or maybe you’re feeling like planning your wedding is becoming a second full time job, and you just wish there was something out there that could help you with short, sharp but more importantly helpful wedding planning tips! Well get ready lovers, because our newest season of…
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Episode 138: Milada Vachudova on Political Change in Europe and Importance of Interdisciplinary Connections
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29:20Political science professor Milada Vachudova (FFP ’05, ’15) discusses her research on political change in Europe. In this episode, Vachudova provides context for recent democratic backsliding in countries like Hungary and Poland, and its impact on civic participation and engagement. Vachudova, who joined the IAH as the Faculty Director for Strategi…
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Corporate outlooks for 2025 are now all stable as economic picture normalises
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20:22The outlooks for corporates in North America, Latin America, China, Asia-Pacific and EMEA are now all stable. We discuss the drivers shaping those outlooks and the similarities and differences across regions. Then we’re taking a deeper dive into the improving credit fundamentals for global leveraged finance next year as interest rates decline and d…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 12: Things to Do After Your Wedding to Keep the Wedding Day Vibes Alive!
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17:06In this grand finale of The Wedding Planning Series, we cover everything from heartfelt thank-you notes and scheduling dry cleaning for your wedding attire to tying up loose ends with vendors. We’re all about keeping the love flowing, highlighting the trend of using wedding photos in your thank-you cards to show gratitude in style. Plus, we’ve got …
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 11: Enjoy the lead up to your wedding but don't forget these important things!
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21:08In this episode of The Weddign Planning Series, we dive into all the things you should be focusing on the final weeks leading up to your big day. As seasoned wedding professionals, we have a wealth of practical advice to help you navigate this critical phase, emphasizing the importance of organization and stress management. From the creation of pac…
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The Dark X-mas Market and Wild Hunt of Vista with Tania Yager
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44:39Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! Vicki sits down with Tania Yager of Twisted Heart Puppetworks to talk about the 3rd annual Dark X-mas Market and Wild Hunt of Vista Krampus Run, taki…
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Episode 137: How Inger Brodey Applies Public Humanities to Jane Austen Scholarship and SCiLL
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30:13Inger Brodey (FFP '11, '24) shares details about her new publication, Jane Austen and the Price of Happiness, and her upcoming Jane Austen research she worked on as a recent faculty fellow. In addition to book projects, she discusses her public humanities service with UNC's School of Civic Life and Leadership, the Jane Austen Summer Program, and mo…
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Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! At this point, this is an oldie but goodie. We are going back a few weeks to the council meeting that took place on October 22nd. A lot of discussion…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 10: Get Your Wedding Day Documents Organised
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35:04In this episode, we dive into the final stages of wedding preparation - Step 11 in The Wedding Planning Series! As we get into those last few crucial weeks before the big day, we’re here to share tips that’ll keep you organized, grounded, and (hopefully!) stress-free amid all the last-minute flurry. We talk about the importance of a detailed packin…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 9: Get Your Wedding Party Sorted
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26:50In today’s episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re breaking down one of the most crucial parts of wedding planning: selecting and managing your wedding party. From deciding on roles and responsibilities to figuring out the budget and managing expenses, we cover it all. We’ll walk you through setting clear expectations, so there’s no confusion…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 8: Send Your Invitations & Collating Your RSVPs
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26:56In this episode of the The Wedding Planning Series, we’re chatting all things wedding invitations and RSVPs—because let’s be real, getting those invites out and RSVPs back is way more complex than just popping them in the post. We’re breaking down the different types of invites: traditional paper, digital, and hybrid, so you can figure out what wor…
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Episode 136: Adam Versényi on Dramaturgy, Translation, and the Chairs Leadership Program
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32:23Adam Versényi is a professor of dramaturgy in the UNC Department of Dramatic Art. In this episode, Versényi shares his collaborative work in dramaturgy and translation projects. He also discusses his previous fellowships with the IAH and also what the current Chairs Leadership Program cohort is up to this year.…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 7: Creating Your Wedding Style
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41:13We’re all about crafting a personalized wedding vibe and in this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we are uncovering the key visual elements that make your wedding style truly one-of-a-kind. We dive into popular trends like vintage and modern, and highlight must-haves like florals and stationery. We’ll help you find that sweet spot between cr…
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Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! We were 2 council members down but we got through it. This week was all about the Dark Xmas Market, the potential for some exciting changes downtown,…
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Massive AI investment contributes to positive global IT sector outlook
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16:34In the opening segment, we discuss how a host of factors including substantial AI investment underpin our positive outlook for the global diversified information technology sector over the next 12-18 months. Then at 10 minutes, we assess which types of technology companies stand to benefit from all of this AI investment more than others. Guests: Ra…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 6: Finding Your Dress and Suit
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28:50In this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re diving into one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning—finding the perfect wedding dress and suit! Whether you’re a bride, groom, or both, this episode is packed with helpful tips and advice on choosing attire that suits your style, budget, and the season. We cover everything from classi…
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The Wedding Planning | Series Step 5: Booking Your Remaining Vendors
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26:46In this episode of our wedding planning podcast, we’re back at it, getting one step closer to our dream wedding day—this time, it’s all about locking in the last few vendors. We’re talking all the key players who’ll set the vibe and make sure everything runs without a hitch on the big day. Following up on the last chat where we tackled the must-hav…
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City Council Rundown - September 24, 2024
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15:45Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! This meeting was a short and sweet 3 hours of chit-chattiness. Let's get into it! Important dates and reminders from this episode: Fire Station Open …
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 4: Booking Your Key Vendors
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47:50In this episode of our "12 Steps from Engaged to I Do" series, we’re focusing on Booking Your Key Vendors First. We’re diving into why you need to book key vendors like caterers, celebrants, photographers, and videographers early in the planning process. Since many of these vendors only handle one wedding per day, locking them in ahead of time ensu…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 3: The Importance of Save the Dates
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24:09In this engaging episode of "Cut the Cake," we dive into the crucial step of sending out save the dates for weddings. Step three in our Wedding Planning Series highlights the importance and perfect timing for this essential pre-invitation. We explore how save the dates give guests a heads-up on your wedding date and location, especially for those t…
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Green transition spurs M&A in mining sector, while competition increases deal prospects among US telecoms
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17:04M&A activity remains robust across corporate sectors, including pharmaceuticals, homebuilding, mining and telecommunications. In our opening segment, we focus in part on how the green transition is driving deals in the mining segment as companies look to control critical minerals used in renewable energy technologies. In our second segment (10:10),…
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City Council Rundown - September 10, 2024
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13:44Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! This meeting took place on the evening of the Presidential Debate and I'm guessing that is why the agenda was so short and the meeting was a mere 2 h…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 2: Find the Perfect Venue
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33:04In this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re diving into one of the biggest steps in wedding planning – finding the perfect venue! Whether you're dreaming of a rustic barn or a chic city warehouse, the right venue sets the tone for your big day. We’ll break down the process into four simple steps, from creating your vision and checklist to…
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Episode 135: Historian Michelle King and the Impact of Fu Pei-mei
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29:24History associate professor Michelle King specializes modern Chinese gender history and food history. In this episode, she discusses her experience in the IAH Faculty Fellowship Program and the research behind her new book, Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food (Johns Hopkins University Press).…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 1: Creating Your Wedding Budget and Guest List
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39:39In this episode of the The Wedding Planning Series, we dive into two of the most pivotal aspects of planning a wedding: creating a budget and organising the guest list. Starting with a light-hearted chat about hot chocolate preferences and some personal stories, our easy-going banter sets the tone for an informative session. We cover the critical f…
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Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! So many public speakers at this meeting with an overwhelming feeling of appreciation for the collaborative work done here in the City of Vista. You c…
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Corporate credit quality in India, Indonesia remains robust despite sectoral differences
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14:30India's large domestic market shields its companies from external shocks, whereas Indonesia's export-dependent commodity sector prompts government efforts to diversify growth. Guests: Rachel Chua, VP-Senior Analyst; Sweta Patodia, AVP-Analyst Host: Vittoria Zoli, Analyst, Credit Strategy & Guidance, Moody's Ratings Related Research: Nonfinancial Co…
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The Wedding Planning Series: 12 steps from Engaged to I Do
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5:02In our Wedding Planning Series: Twelve Steps from Engaged to I Do, we're setting the stage for a straightforward guide to help simplify the often overwhelming process of planning your wedding. Over the next twelve weeks, we'll be taking you on a journey, offering practical, step-by-step advice to make wedding planning less daunting. We’ll dive into…
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Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! We are back after a delightful summer break! To celebrate, the City Council and the public had a 6 hour party - and we thank them for it. Listen to t…
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Aerospace and defense outlook still positive but airplane manufacturers’ woes continue
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19:47This month our analysts are discussing what’s driving our still positive outlook for the global aerospace and defense sector for the next 12-18 months. Defense budgets are up as a result of rising geopolitical tensions and we expect strong operating profit for these companies. But persistent supply chain issues are delaying the delivery of new plan…
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Text Us Your Feedback! First up! Your support helps to keep this effort going and growing. If you appreciate all the work that goes into making this show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter! Now, let's take a look at the last City Council meeting! I'm condensing a 3 and a half hour meeting into a quick and fun podcast episode for you, my …
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