Episode 75: From Journalism to PR- Simon Buckby Discusses His Journey of Communication

In this conversation, Simon shares his journey from journalism to public relations, beginning his career as a TV reporter for the BBC and then later a correspondent for the Financial Times. He then switched sides to become the CEO of a high-profile political campaign, working on behalf of British prime minister Tony Blair. Simon discusses the evolving nature of crisis communication, the role of citizen journalists, and the skills necessary for effective communication in today's fast-paced world. Buckby also reflects on his experiences living and working in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in these regions.

Episode 31: BBC World News Turned Sky News Presenter Yalda Hakim Talks Women, Journalism, and Afghanistan

Yalda Hakim is a Sky News presenter, as she was formerly with the BBC World News . She made her on-screen debut in March 2013 presenting a special three-part series of Our World entitled, Iraq: Ten Years On for the BBC. Before joining BBC World News Hakim, was the presenter of SBS Dateline in Australia, and she has reported on Afghanistan's Kandahar province, Libya during the Arab Spring, from the streets of Juba, South Sudan, as many celebrated the new country’s independence, and on various issues from the Middle East, the U.S., Africa and Europe. Though a lot has happened in Afghanistan since this interview, Yalda opens up about her native homeland, why Australia will always be home, and how she stays positive amidst the horrors of the stories she has to report on.

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