Laurie Burr, General Manager of the remarkable Anantara brand’s Royal Livingstone Hotel dishes about all things culture, food, and fun at the doorstep of the seventh wonder of the world.

Journey with us through the grounds of the Royal Livingstone Hotel and his own story of his life in London and transition to Africa. 

You’ll discover what makes the Royal Livingstone’s African hospitality and its ethos of ubuntu so unique plus why leaving a legacy for a generation shouldn’t just be a personal but a business goal as well.

If you work with clients, provide a service, or are a traveler or foodie at heart, you’ll love the powerful lessons gleaned from this episode. Click play to join us on a perspective-changing, soul-nurturing journey to the seventh wonder of the world and beyond.

Joy  Proctor - Travel changes us and sometimes we don’t realize the imprint it’s left until we begin to see evidence of that change within our work. In this episode, highly sought after wedding designer, Joy Proctor, shares how the spirit of Ubuntu is at the heart of her design ethos and process.

Find out what her name means in Africa and why she believes this enchanted continent is a dream destination for weddings. 

You’ll learn what inspires Joy, and hear the behind-the-scenes of how the heart, mind, and soul of this award-winning wedding designer comes together to create the breathtaking artistry and innovative design she’s known for. 

Chilu Lemba - In his coming of age book, Finding My Voice, Zambian native Chilu Lemba gives us an inside look at Zambia in the 80s and 90s and how he became one of the most celebrated voice over artists in Africa. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about his humble beginnings, goals, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, growing up in a blended family, and some of his biggest influences. Find out how to have confidence that the decisions you make are the right ones for your future and what he would advise 10-year-old Chilu today.

If you’ve ever felt like your past mistakes define you or wondered how to use the lessons you’ve learned to catapult you closer to your purpose and calling, this interview is for you.

Jose Villa - Prepare to laugh and marvel as award-winning wedding photographer Jose Villa spills the tea on everything from photographing Justin Bebier’s wedding to drinking Dom Perignon with Martha Stewart to navigating to the top of his field over the last 20 years. Named a top wedding photographer by Martha Stewart Weddings, Harpers Bazaar and Vogue, we skim the surface with some laughs and dive deeper into how his cultural roots shape his photography today. You’ll discover who Jose is behind the camera, including his favorite country and dream childhood character. His inspirational humility and humor is on full display so come find out what sets Jose apart and how he has the  life and career he does today.

Elizabeth Solaru is a wedding cake designer who has created cakes for some of the world’s most prestigious events( including royalty!).

She joins us on today’s podcast to dive into the layers of her life that have led to the success she has today. Born and raised in the UK through most of primary school, Elizabeth was uprooted and taken back to her homeland of Nigeria, where getting adjusted wasn’t easy.

After completing multiple degrees and educational qualifications that were the pride of her African family but had nothing to do with baking, she reminisces about where her passion began and how she found her way back to it. 

From baking in her mom’s pots to returning to the UK to a cold call that led to working with the Queen’s Cousin Lady Elizabeth, you’ll love her brave journey,  fresh insight, and advice.