SMART CITY FANATIC

  Jillian Bullock : Inspirational Influencer!  Definitely a name to watch. Jillian kindly sat down with us and answered some questions. A real pleasure.    1: Tell us about your latest projects: I recently launched my health, fitness and wellness Youtube channel called Mind, Body, Spirit Connection where I give people advice, tips, and information on how they can get in the best physical, mental, spiritual, and sexual condition in their lives regardless of their age.   I am also in development on a new film I wrote and will produce and direct. It’s called Rebirth and involves boxing.     2: What turns a victim into a victor? It’s all about mindset. Learning how to build resilience. Channeling positive energy by being around positive, productive people. Reading books and watching videos on success, victorhood, happiness, health, and wellness. Letting go of excuses. Not having a pity party every chance you get. Having gratitude for what is good in your life right now. 

 Aesthetics count. Be your Best Self. Take CHARGE of your appearance, as YOU want it. In the age of tech and business development, there is no barrier to defying age and honing body, face, mind and soul.  And in that spirit? We turned to one of our favourite, upcoming, influencer names.  Cheryl Cavanaugh kindly gave us some time to sit down and talk about the things that matter. Here we go! 1: How did you become an influencer? I didn’t choose the Influencer life, the influencer life chose me!  I have always had a passion for makeup.  My Mom was a cosmetologist.  While scrolling on Instagram one day I came across a line of cream makeup that looked very interesting.   Being 55 with changing skin, I was intrigued.  I bought a few of the makeup items and immediately fell in love.  I wanted the whole line, but I didn’t want to pay full price…so I inquired about becoming an artist for the makeup.   I found out there were no minimums for sales and that I would get a decent discount, so I s

 I attended Jean Paul's new show in London at the weekend. What is the connection to cities, tech, culture and other things we talk about here? Well: 1: LAW! I was hosted by one of London's top Barristers. Freya. She's an inspiration. Makes law accessible:  ; is highly creative, kind, compassionate, talented and beautiful. Seriously. Walk into any room, in the world, with Freya? Every man goes to war for her attention. Each woman looks on in admiration. An aura of magic. And just the greatest privilege to meet her and talk craft, tech, law, creativity and anything else.   2: LAW  #2:  Gaultier has a unique style. You cannot copy that. Or rather, one could do so, but face potential derision as derivative? And yet, the man himself notes his own influences, through the show. Yes, Jean Paul's is an inimitable 'look'.  But even that has its origins in cinema and other artforms preceding his work. Madonna's cone bra is iconic and defines an age. And yet, if you

  ROSIE LYON: A NAME TO WATCH!  I had the privilege of sitting down with this inspirational young person to chat tech, pastoral care, futurism and drive! Here we go.. 1: Is the traditional high street Bank 'dead' or at least, in danger of extinction? Can it be resurrected, in either event? I do think as the years go on everything is changing. A lot of the banks are closing down their branches and moving to providing all the support you can do from a branch online. I think Covid-19 had a big impact on this.  However, it is so important to keep branches where we can. Safe spaces provided by a few high street banks allow sufferers and survivors of domestic abuse to seek help. It also allows them a safe space to make phone calls and arrange whatever they need to. I would encourage high street banks to rethink this when they discuss closures, it could save someone’s life.  2: Tell us about the domestic violence drive. Where was the impetus? How is it progressing? And what more can b