The British American Business Council Los Angeles' Podcast

As the US opens its skies to international travelers, the BABC Northern California has teamed up with the BABC LA for this episode.  Learn from Simon Hawkins, Head of Virgin Atlantic Airways for the USA, and Denise Sheldon, Director of Western Regional Sales, how Virgin is ramping up its services once again, what has changed in international travel, and what you can expect specifically for travel between the US and the United Kingdom. 

We are also joined by Christina Turrini at Frosch Travel, who shares what the corporate travel landscape looks like.  Host and BABC Los Angeles President James Langridge moderates.

BABC LA President and host James Langridge welcomes back Jonathan Cowley (VP Sales & Client Services, Corniche Travel), who provides important updates in the world of US/UK travel, current Covid-19 testing requirements, quarantines and more. 

For questions, you may contact Jonathan directly at Jonathan @ corniche.com or (310) 854-6000

Join BABC LA President, James Langridge, in conversation with multi-award winning showbiz journalist Sandro Monetti, whose hit memoir Confessions of a Hollywood Insider is now available in audiobook, and filmed play Marilyn & Sinatra is streaming on www.BigStreamEntertainment.com. 

Learn some of the history behind Sandro's hit book, and as awards season approaches in a Hollywood upended by the pandemic, we'll talk about the past, present and future of the film business.

About The Book... Find out what the biggest stars in Hollywood are really like, from the man who has interviewed them all! More than a hundred big names are featured in behind the scenes tales that take readers to the other side of the velvet rope.  Click here to read more about the book

Join BABC LA President, James Langridge, and Lisa Goldsmith, who recently teamed up with one of South Africa's leading conservation experts, Ian Michler, and created HEADED TO AFRICA | SAFARI CONSERVATION ADVENTURES. Learn about this wonderful organization, which provides exclusive bespoke trips to Africa, while educating guests about wildlife conservation.

Visit Safari Conservation Adventures Facebook Page

Join host BABC LA President, James Langridge, for a fascinating one-on-one conversation with former British Special Forces Soldier, Dean Stott, aka The Frogman. After a 2011 parachuting accident ended his military career, Dean transitioned to the private sector and has since become a record-breaking explorer and adventurer, motivational speaker and best-selling author.

https://www.deanstott.com

Buy the Book: Relentless

Join BABC LA President, James Langridge, for a one-on-one interview with Gerry Cottle Jr., the British Founder and Director of Rooftop Cinema Club.  With a unique upbringing in a circus family, Gerry was destined to build a career in entertainment!  Learn about his life and work, and how he has cleverly pivoted his business model from outdoor rooftops to Covid-safe drive-in theaters.

Join BABC LA President and Host James Langridge for an exclusive one-on-one interview with racing phenom Phil Hanson, winner of this year's FIA World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hour race.  A proud Brit, he is the youngest driver ever to win both titles!  Phil takes us on a joyride for a fascinating behind the scenes look at the exciting world of competitive motor racing.  

Join BABC LA President, James Langridge, in conversation with Mat Jacobson, Founder & CEO of Ducere Global Business School, who discusses current challenges of upper education in the US, and how centuries-old British accredited universities can offer online degrees to students in North America.

Learn how:

• MBA students can gain entry without a Bachelor’s degree

Visit the Ducere website at ducere.education