Ellie Barker (Podcast host, author & ITV Journalist) will interview Zara Nanu live on stage in the format of her podcast.
Ellie has been a television journalist for 28 years and has worked for ITV West Country as a reporter & presenter for the last 18 years. Away from this she writes fiction books and has her own podcast called The Next Chapter.
Join us for a live version of that podcast!
You may be thinking about a career change, a new direction, a new hobby, maybe even just trying something you’ve always wanted to do.
Or you might just want to hear a conversation filled with inspiration, hope and fun which could brighten up your day.
Ellie will interview live on stage Zara Nanu MBE in the format of her podcast to show the different hurdles the guest has overcome with the aim of helping the audience with any of their own struggles. It’s normal to face struggles, and we’re not alone.
Dr. Zara Nanu MBE is the leader behind a few companies making the world of work fair: Gapsquare (currently Brightmine Pay Equity) and most recently WorkVue, a company with a vision to empower employees in an AI and automation-dominated job landscape. By democratizing pay data, enhancing skills transparency, and providing labor market intelligence, Zara wants to make sure people feel valued, informed, and fulfilled at work. Under her leadership, WorkVue shifts the skills narrative to employees, offering AI-powered insights to close pay gaps and align wages with skills. Through this, Zara prepares the workforce to make confident, independent career decisions in a rapidly evolving job market.
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Bristol Brunch Meet: How to handle PR in a crisis
10:00
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The Square Club 15 Berkeley Square Bristol BS8 1HB
Talk
Is your crisis plan up to scratch? Hear journalist Andrew Lynch talk through some of the worst crisis strategies he’s seen when breaking major news stories during 40 years at national and international newsdesks.
This May, we will be joined by seasoned journalist Andrew Lynch, who has served at the likes of the Bristol Evening Post, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph, and The Daily Mail, and The Sunday Times.
From working as a night editor during the London Bridge attack, to deputy night editor during the Hong Kong handover ceremony, he is perfectly positioned to explain the process a journalist takes when investigating a story, what is helpful to know from PRs, and what not to do.
Join us for a relaxed 90 minutes of good food, good vibes, and good company, all topped off with critical insight on crisis communications and what you need to do to ensure your strategy is foolproof. Andrew will break down some of the worst crisis responses he’s seen, and what PR professionals can learn from them.
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Portfolio review evening
17:30
-22:00
Shaped By, Paintworks, Units 4.3-4.4, Bath Rd, Bristol BS4 3EH
Networking
Calling all aspiring creatives! Ready to level up your creative portfolio?
We’re hosting an evening of portfolio reviews at our Bristol studio.
This is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, get real feedback on your creative tinkerings & ask any burning questions to a team of working designers who’ve been where you are.
What to expect:
You’ll rotate through quickfire reviews with our team – Motion Designers, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Art Directors, and more – and leave with fresh perspectives and practical feedback.
There’ll also be time to mingle with other creatives, chat to the Shaped By team over drinks and snacks.
What we’re looking for:
This night’s for anyone with creative energy and something to share. Whether you’re self-taught, switching things up, or fresh out of uni.
To apply, just:
• Be 18 or over
• Tell us why you’d like to come
• Share at least three pieces of work (digital or printed – finished or in progress, all good)
We’re not expecting perfection. So whether it’s a fully-fledged project, a work-in-progress, or even just initial concepts, we care how you think!
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