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25 years experience of reporting on-camera for UK & international TV news channels. Excellent live broadcasting skills, interview skills and packaging for broadcast/ digital platforms. Confident researching and pitching stories from politics to culture. Great broadcast voice and ability to think on my feet. Language skills: Fluent French, competent Arabic, plus some Spanish & German.

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Jasmine El-Gamal is a national security expert; former Middle East advisor at the Pentagon; and mental health advocate and advisor. She is the Founder and CEO of Mindwork Strategies, LTD, a consulting firm with a mission to help organisations craft empathy-based, culturally driven approaches to foreign policy, communications and workplace mental health. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Jasmine has emerged as a vocal and passionate advocate for improving mental health in the workplace, particularly in high-stress environments such as government, journalism, medicine, tech and the military, frequently writing and speaking on the topic in public fora and to private audiences. She is the creator and host of Mind/work show, an interview-centered podcast dedicated to exploring mental health in the workplace, one story at a time. Her commentary has appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, The Atlantic, Newsweek, Time, CNN, Al Jazeera, Al Hurra, L’Orient du Jour, Le Figaro, BBC, Sky News.

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Steph Elswood is a health and fitness advocate, Professional Dancer, Director of body confidence workshops ‘Stay Sassy’, Author of ‘Plant to Plate’ and Founder of ‘Sasstainable’ and ‘Dry Disco’. Steph has taken the health and fitness world by storm, with her high energy workout videos, fitness tips, recipes and honest outlook on life. She became a European Ambassador for Nike Women and JD Women, and has partnered with other global brands such as Adidas, BMW, Champneys, Herbal Essences, Holland and Barrett, and Sky Sports to name a few. Her refreshing approach to healthy eating and wellness has been featured in numerous health and fitness magazines, including ‘Women’s Fitness’, Hello! Magazine, Grazia and Women’s Health. Steph has created ‘Stay Sassy’, a dance and body confidence workshop, a class all about female empowerment and body positivity with the profits from each event being donated to different charities. Steph has also released a very successful merchand

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OZAN M. OZKURAL Founder and Managing Partner of Tanto Capital Partners Prior to founding Tanto Capital Partners in 2014, Mr. Ozkural had a distinguished career as a senior investment banker, having spent most of his career at one of the most renowned global institutions – Merrill Lynch – out of London, serving clients across the globe. By the time he left investment banking to set up Tanto Capital Partners - a boutique investment bank in London, encapsulating asset management, advisory, and multi family office business’ under one roof - Mr.Ozkural had been running the emerging markets origination business for VTB Capital for 2 years, having been responsible for all of the firm’s advisory, fixed income/equity origination, commodities and financing businesses across all sectors. In this capacity, Mr. Ozkural was responsible for running over US$2.5bn of balance sheet and was also involved in a number of high profile cross border transactions. Prior to joining VTB Capital in early 2012, Mr. Ozkural had spent over seven years at Merrill Lynch London (subsequently BAML), where in his last position he was responsible for the wider Emerging Markets high yield and structured financing businesses. Mr. Ozkural had started his investment-banking career in the Global Structured Finance and Principal Investments team of Merrill Lynch, and was responsible for structuring and managing securitization/warehouse financing, special situation financing, real estate, and private equity transactions across multiple sectors, asset classes, and regions. Throughout his investment banking career, Mr.Ozkural originated and has overseen the execution of over US$50bn of transactions across both the global Emerging Markets and Western Europe. Mr.Ozkural spent his pre-investment banking career at Unilever, having joined as a management trainee, and held the position of a Business Group Finance Manager before leaving to join Merrill Lynch. Mr. Ozkural holds a BA in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham (2001), and is a chartered management accountant (ACMA/GCMA charter holder). He has been appointed to the Foreign Policy Leadership Council of the Brookings Institution –a Washington D.C. think tank- in 2017 (ranked the Worlds most powerful think tank), and continues to serve on this council to date. He has also taken on a role as the William Pitt Group member of the UK based global think tank Chatham House in 2023, and also serves as an independent non-executive director on the board of the fast growing European fin-tech firm Openpayd, based in London. In addition to the above, Mr.Ozkural has been a member of YPO (Previously Young Presidents Organisation) since 2020, and has recently been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of one of the most prominent pillars of YPO – the Deal Network, and is the Co-Chair of the YPO Cambridge Executive Education programme, due to launch in 2024. Mr. Ozkural is widely considered as an expert in global geopolitics, emerging markets and financing, where he has been interviewed on this subject by broadcasting legends such as Larry King, and continues to be interviewed regularly in Bloomberg, CNBC as well as periodically lecturing at the University of Cambridge. Mr. Ozkural is also a regular contributor to the Businessweek magazine, and has been featured in the front page of The New York Times. Mr. Ozkural is a regular participant in the Annual IMF/World Bank meetings and the Davos World Economic Forum, where in 2016 he became the only senior finance professional to hold an official 1-1 meeting with the President of Argentina H.E. Mauricio Macri – which was widely publicised both in local Argentinian and international press. All of Mr. Ozkural’s media appearances, interview’s, pod-casts and appointments can be found at both www.tantocapital.com/media and www.ozanozkural.com Please find the links to some of the key interviews/podcasts/articles below: • Larry King interview: https://youtu.be/-TmzczlruZs • CNBC International interview December 2021: https://youtu.be/ItS1_2MGsvw • CNBC Squawkbox interview: https://youtu.be/wixikaf4Nx8 • CNBC SquawkBox interview: https://youtu.be/QHUceNFFKGk • Private Equity News Magazine OpEd: www.penews.com/articles/the-traditional-investment-models-are-ripe-for-change-20190506 • TheNewYork Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/us/politics/ivanka-trump-charity-auction.html • ElClarin(Argentina)interview: https://www.clarin.com/economia/ozan-ozkural-promete-inversiones-millonarias_0_HJ5TNa_Pme.html • Pod cast with Cal Fussman – The Big Questions (aired after his podcast with Kobe Bryant): https://www.calfussman.com/podcasts/2018/5/15/ozan-ozkural-the-power-of-travel

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I'm a video production specialist experienced in managing the entire video production process, from concept to post-production, in both Russia and the UK. I specialize in television news, documentaries, commercial videos, photography, and more. Managed a remote team of writers, editors, videographers, and producers for commercial clients and news bureaus, including Associated Press, CGTN, and Schneider Group. Led the production of 500+ annual videos, scaling the team from 3 to 15 members while efficiently handling client tasks. Implemented content planning, resulting in a 20% reduction in missed deadlines. Achieved 5 million views on social media, significantly boosting brand visibility. Created a viral pandemic video, amassing 1 million YouTube views within a week. Directed 150+ independent video reports, earning directorial recognition at the CIS Documentary Film Festival.

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I am a London based voiceover artist with over 20 years experience as a presenter, actress and voice actor. My natural delivery is warm, clear and engaging. Working either from a studio of your choice, or from my broadcast quality home studio, I offer a fast, friendly and professional service. My priority is to meet the client's needs and deliver an exceptional finished product. Alongside VO, I work as a Communications Coach, using my experience as an actress, presenter and voiceover artist to help people communicate with increased authenticity and confidence. With over 20-years' experience in live broadcasts, interview technique and hosting corporate presentation, my diverse professional background allows me to guide people at all stages of their career through the coaching process in a productive and enjoyable way.

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Natasha Henry is a freelance journalist and broadcaster with a decade of experience in sports media. During that time she has worked for a range of organisations including the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Sky Sports, Talksport, the Voice Newspaper and the BBC. Natasha was previously Editor-in-chief of Women in Sport, an independent magazine focused on celebrating female athletes in a mainstream media format.

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Tusdiq Din is an established UK football and cricket sports journalist covering the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League and English and Pakistan cricket. An experienced television and radio broadcaster both in the UK and internationally.

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Hannah Wanjie Ryder is CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an African-led and owned international development consultancy. An economist with over 20 years of experience, she is also Senior Associate for the Africa Program of the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS).

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Core Team Members: Panah Farhadbahman is a bilingual storyteller, senior broadcast journalist in major international news broadcasting networks. Founder of Damavand Media production company and various startups he has extensive experience in various aspects of film, media and broadcast industry. During 15 years of working as a broadcast journalist in various international news networks he has taken on various roles across different teams and departments in within the industry: (Senior) broadcast journalism, planning, newsgathering, Talkshows, digital, and archives and documentary filmmaking. In addition to a strong track record of working independently, I have he is highly experienced in working in a team both as a member and leader. Nima Barazandeh is a Film Producer and Director for documentaries with experience in broadcast journalism and producing factual video content for TV and digital platforms. With a background in philosophy my work often reflects my passion and interest in people. Nima's academic background in philosophy informs and enhances his documentary and long-form news research skills. His professional background in film and television, academic background in humanities and experience in the NGO and charity sector has helped him form a unique perspective on film and media production. Damavand Media: With experience in broadcast and digital media, working Damavand Media specialises in producing short and long-form factual content in various forms including news reports, features and documentaries. We are committed to empowering unheard voices and unseen faces not only by covering stories from underrepresented communities but to produce rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems.

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Dana Lewis, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a TV News Correspondent based out of London. He was formerly with Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, CBC News and CTV National News. He was also a contributor to Al Jazeera America reporting on the Paris attacks, the election in Ukraine, the 70th anniversary of D-Day, and current developments in Iraq. He is currently the Senior News Correspondent, freelance, for INSIGHT on TRTWORLD. Based in London he is completely independent. He has completed half hour shows in depth reports, as a host and reporter on such complex issues as BREXIT, Nuclear issues, and American Foreign Policy. He is a master of live and analysis of the breaking story. He led TRTWorld's coverage on the poisoning of a Russian spy in Salisbury, England. Lewis has covered the World including the current war in the Middle East, the hotel suicide bombings in Amman, Jordan, and updates following the London terrorist attacks. In 2003 Lewis was an embedded reporter with the 101st Airborne in Iraq; he was also embedded with U.S. forces along the Pakistan border and in Helmand Province Lewis is considered an expert on Russia having lived there for 12 years, although he no longer lives there. He has covered China, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. He speaks English and Russian. History Lewis was born in Toronto, Ontario. He attended York University and the Fanshawe College Broadcast Journalism program. He is a graduate of The Fanshawe College Journalism program. Prior to joining Al Jazeera and Fox News, Lewis worked for a number of different news programs and networks, including NBC Nightly News, CTV News and CBC News, and was a crime reporter for CFTR/CHFI Radio in Toronto. Dana anchored the CTV National News and was Prime Time anchor of the 24 hour News Channel. He was also the main 6 o clock anchor for CBC News Edmonton. Later he became a National News Report in Canada for CTV first based in Edmonton, then Toronto and then overseas. During the 1990s, Lewis was the Jerusalem-based Middle East Bureau Chief/Correspondent for CTV. He was based in Jerusalem for 6 full years. Later while working for NBC he came under fire while in a car in Ramallah during the Israeli siege of Yasser Arafat's compound, and narrowly escaped injury. He also covered the invasion of Somalia by U.S. forces, and the first Gulf War. He was embedded with the 101st Airborne Division during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 reporting for NBC News and DateLine NBC and MSNBC. Lewis was one of the first reporters to enter Afghanistan after September 11 and has been embedded with the 82nd Airborne and 10th Mountain division in Afghanistan, the 101st Airborne and U.S. Marines there. Dana Lewis has an Emmy nomination for a story on Russian orphans, and the prestigious Overseas Press Club award for War in Kosovo. He also holds various RTNDA awards. And was honored for his coverage of the Kursk Submarine disaster in Russia. He is featured in Robin Moore's (French Connection) new book Hunting Down Saddam". He also was a guest lecturer at the Prestigious U.S. Naval War College on media affairs. Lewis was one of the first reporters to interview General David Petraeus (Later Director of the CIA) and followed him through the Iraq War's early days. Lewis has interviewed President Putin and is one of the longest serving western reporters to be based in Russia. (12 years) He also interviewed among others King Hussein of Jordan, Israeli leader Netanyahu, and Shimon Peres. Dana Lewis has a wife,(Victoria) and two sons (Aleksander and Daniel). Awards Lewis has earned recognition for a number of different stories he has covered in his career, including Overseas Press Club awards for his coverage of the war in Kosovo and the Kursk submarine disaster in Russia. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for coverage of Russian Orphans, and has also received various RTNDA awards for spot news coverage. The Dana Lewis Front Line Award is annually presented to graduating journalism students. External links Lewis' biography on FoxNews.com Lewis also personally sponsors an award for Broadcast Journalism students from Fanshawe College. It is called the "Front Line' award and is presented annually to the student who delivers the best breaking news story.

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese immigrant writer and broadcaster. Her writing and reporting has appeared in TIME, The Guardian, The New York Times, The New Arab, Vogue and more. Yassmin has also presented TV and podcasts in Australia, Britain and the US, including national current affairs show 'Australia Wide', ground-breaking documentary 'The Truth About Racism', and 'Hijabistas', a series looking at the modest fashion scene in Australia. She is a regular news and current affairs commentator on the BBC, Aljazeera, Monocle 24 and can be heard hosting podcasts such as Motor Mouth (on becoming a Formula 1 driver), EY’s Better Questions (helping CEOs lead into the future), and The Guilty Feminist. Yassmin has published five books, and produces a weekly substack (yassmin.substack.com) which explores the complexities of contemporary culture. She also has a combined following of c. 350k followers across social media platforms.

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I’m a freelance multidisciplinary and multicultural creative; Architect, Recipe Developer, Digital Creator and Director. Despite titles and medium used, my work is anchored in the human experience and the concept of belonging. I’ve worked with companies like Lake Flato, Participant, Adidas, Coca Cola, Soho House, Our Place and am a RARE with Google Leader. As a trained architect, I’m a problem solver who can think conceptually and critically, and my diverse background brings in prospects often overlooked. Through my love of food, I’ve cultivated successful international communities ground up with Brown Girls Food Club, a space I co-founded for BIPOC women to connect while eating at local minority-owned businesses. I’m an immigrant of mixed Turkic and Arab heritage. I was born and raised in Pakistan, alongside living between Saudi Arabia, Germany and America. Currently, I’m based between Texas and London, but you’ll often find me traveling elsewhere.

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William Booth is a historian of twentieth century Latin America with a particular focus on Mexico and U.S.-Latin American relations. His research largely focuses on socialism and communism in the Americas, on radical transnational networks, and on the historiography of the Cold War. He has taught at Warwick, Oxford, LSE and Johns Hopkins SAIS as well as previously having taught at UCL History and most recently at the Institute of the Americas.

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Experienced News Anchor , and Correspondent with a demonstrated history of working in media production . Skilled in Video, Documentaries, Breaking News, Journalism, Television, and radio . Strong media and communication professional.

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I own a social media agency Something Something and a Talent Agency StandBy Talent. We are clients of Meta in the UK, however both companies also operate out of the U.S from LA and NYC, so we are on hand!

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