<![CDATA[Georgian Voices]]>19e8ba1c-3e82-5190-839c-29093d2d877cTue, 06 Jun 2023 17:33:55 +0000Captivate.fmJoe Ridgehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/438cba35-5b03-4ad4-b4e3-6f50c9b8f26b/25507111-1652969303810-6b2a5b51db811.jpgGeorgian VoicesJoe RidgeJoe RidgeThe Georgian Voices podcast is brought to you by the Development Team at St George’s. It is our aim to build and maintain lifelong links between all those in the Georgian Family to inspire them to be the very best versions of themselves. In each episode of the Georgian Voices podcast series, we are joined by a guest member from our Georgian family as we hear from them about their time at St George’s and share with us what they’ve gone on to do in their life and career to date. Each episode is available to listen to online, including our website www.georgianfamily.co.ukhttps://www.stgeorgesweybridge.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/georgian-voices/nopodcastGeorgian Voices – Episode 4 – Father Robert Hamilton talks about St Joseph’s African AidGeorgian Voices – Episode 4 – Father Robert Hamilton talks about St Joseph’s African AidAfter ordination in 1969 Father Robert worked in the Congo for three years and has continued to support communities in Africa through Saint Joseph’s African Aid (SJAA) which he established in 2001. The charity was formed to support small and manageable projects aimed at the relief of poverty, sickness and distress as well as the advancement of education principally in those countries where Josephites have a presence: DR Congo, Cameroon and Gabon. Father Robert shares his experiences of travelling to Africa and seeing first-hand how SJAA has made a difference to the communities there. If you would like to support SJAA please go to St Joseph's African Aid - HOME (sjaa.org.uk)

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]]>After ordination in 1969 Father Robert worked in the Congo for three years and has continued to support communities in Africa through Saint Joseph’s African Aid (SJAA) which he established in 2001. The charity was formed to support small and manageable projects aimed at the relief of poverty, sickness and distress as well as the advancement of education principally in those countries where Josephites have a presence: DR Congo, Cameroon and Gabon. Father Robert shares his experiences of travelling to Africa and seeing first-hand how SJAA has made a difference to the communities there. If you would like to support SJAA please go to St Joseph's African Aid - HOME (sjaa.org.uk)

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]]>bf61b658-46a1-4357-be01-c2aec064ef56Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -040043:40nofull44Joe RidgeGeorgian Voices - Episode 3 - Tiffany BicarreguiGeorgian Voices - Episode 3 - Tiffany BicarreguiIn this episode we speak to Tiffany Bicarregui about how she came to the UK and become involved with St Georges, we go on to discuss GO a popular Georgian Outreach Program.

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]]>In this episode we speak to Tiffany Bicarregui about how she came to the UK and become involved with St Georges, we go on to discuss GO a popular Georgian Outreach Program.

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]]>efa8a432-50af-48c1-96fa-e258ca352626Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:21:00 -040023:22nofull33Joe RidgeGeorgian Voices - Episode 2 - James O'SullivanGeorgian Voices - Episode 2 - James O'SullivanOG James O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Kobas, is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a compelling range of skills in multiple business units including finance, technology, sales and operations.  As a lifelong computer and gadget enthusiast, James has over 20 years of experience at the bleeding edge of technology in all its forms. 

Over a decade ago, as a young entrepreneur, James identified the operational and growing pains of running hospitality businesses. In response he laid the foundations of Kobas, now a Software as a Service enterprise oiling the wheels of over 200 hospitality operators of all types (bar, restaurant, pub, QSR, pop-up, experience) across the whole of the UK. From leaving St George’s to setting up his own company, James gives his account on how he’s been able to upskill himself to flourish in a growing industry.

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]]>OG James O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Kobas, is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a compelling range of skills in multiple business units including finance, technology, sales and operations.  As a lifelong computer and gadget enthusiast, James has over 20 years of experience at the bleeding edge of technology in all its forms. 

Over a decade ago, as a young entrepreneur, James identified the operational and growing pains of running hospitality businesses. In response he laid the foundations of Kobas, now a Software as a Service enterprise oiling the wheels of over 200 hospitality operators of all types (bar, restaurant, pub, QSR, pop-up, experience) across the whole of the UK. From leaving St George’s to setting up his own company, James gives his account on how he’s been able to upskill himself to flourish in a growing industry.

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]]>a524279c-d3c1-4878-9d12-358d565f7601Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:35 -040058:36nofull<p>OG James O’Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Kobas, is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a compelling range of skills in multiple business units including finance, technology, sales and operations. &nbsp;As a lifelong computer and gadget enthusiast, James has over 20 years of experience at the bleeding edge of technology in all its forms.&nbsp;</p> <p>Over a decade ago, as a young entrepreneur, James identified the operational and growing pains of running hospitality businesses. In response he laid the foundations of Kobas, now a Software as a Service enterprise oiling the wheels of over 200 hospitality operators of all types (bar, restaurant, pub, QSR, pop-up, experience) across the whole of the UK. From leaving St George’s to setting up his own company, James gives his account on how he’s been able to upskill himself to flourish in a growing industry.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear more Georgian Voices.</p> Joe RidgeGeorgian Voices - Episode 1 - Rick YvanovichGeorgian Voices - Episode 1 - Rick YvanovichOG Rick Yvanovich is an Executive Coach, a Serial Entrepreneur, and professional accountant. Rick is a proud Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TRG International and the owner of PJ’s Coffee Vietnam. 

He has worked for 40+ years in various industries, ranging from retail, brewing, defence manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas in the UK, China, Singapore, Switzerland. Today, Rick is based in Vietnam full time. His journey after attending St George’s has been anything but normal, from starting out working for Sainsbury’s to Founding an international organisation, Rick gives us an insight into his life and career to date.

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]]>OG Rick Yvanovich is an Executive Coach, a Serial Entrepreneur, and professional accountant. Rick is a proud Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TRG International and the owner of PJ’s Coffee Vietnam. 

He has worked for 40+ years in various industries, ranging from retail, brewing, defence manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas in the UK, China, Singapore, Switzerland. Today, Rick is based in Vietnam full time. His journey after attending St George’s has been anything but normal, from starting out working for Sainsbury’s to Founding an international organisation, Rick gives us an insight into his life and career to date.

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]]>74fa38c8-5f68-452c-ab47-307e6927f3c9Thu, 19 May 2022 14:08:39 -040001:02:28nofull<p>OG Rick Yvanovich is an Executive Coach, a Serial Entrepreneur, and professional accountant. Rick is a proud Founder and Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://trginternational.com/" target="_blank">TRG International</a> and the owner of <a href="http://pjscoffeevietnam.com/" target="_blank">PJ’s Coffee Vietnam</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>He has worked for 40+ years in various industries, ranging from retail, brewing, defence manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas in the UK, China, Singapore, Switzerland. Today, Rick is based in Vietnam full time. His journey after attending St George’s has been anything but normal, from starting out working for Sainsbury’s to Founding an international organisation, Rick gives us an insight into his life and career to date.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to hear more Georgian Voices.</p> Joe Ridge