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Guiri On The Grid With Julie and Charlotte of D’Un Comme Un Accord

Posted on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today we are interviewing Julie and Charlotte of D’Un Comme Un Accord! Julie is a hair stylist, and Charlotte is a fashion designer and seamstress. Their shop, located in El Born, was designed to combine hair, art, and fashion. D’Un Comme Un Accord is an organic hairdressing salon, an artisan fashion shop and a space dedicated to the art of all kinds. There you can also find the collections of the brand D’Un Comme Un Accord, and other items to round out the collection. Their services are tailored to each customer’s needs as well, offering personalised advice, and touch-ups. Overall, their philosophy is to focus on quality and creativity.

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People On The Grid with Kiran Maverick of I Am Tomorrow

Posted on July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 by Katrina Logie

This week we interviewed Kiran Maverick, founder of ‘I am Tomorrow’ and August Fest. We discussed the first edition of the ‘I am Tomorrow’ conference that took place in Barcelona. The conference is meant to bring together women from multiple fields, including science and tech, arts, sports, and others. We are looking forward to being at the next one in London on 14th September, where we will be hosting a panel discussion with some of the speakers! Future events of I am Tomorrow will take place in London, Prague, Lisbon, Istanbul, and Cluj.

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Guiri On The Grid with Javier Navarro

Posted on June 27, 2017June 28, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today on Guiri On The Grid, we are talking to the artist behind El Dios De Los Tres, Javier Navarro. Javier is an artist and illustrator based out of Madrid and Barcelona. He is considered a multidisciplinary artist, who likes to create images, symbols, aesthetics and stories from his particular vibrant colourful world with a surrealist and baroque style.

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People On The Grid With Sonar+D

Posted on June 23, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

More than 123 000 people attended Sonar in Barcelona this year, breaking the festival’s previous record of 115,000 in 2016.

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People On The Grid with Priscilla Lavoie of Bida

Posted on June 22, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today on the show we are talking to Priscilla Lavoie, the CEO of Bida, a subscription-based app that provides users with one free drink a day at different bars all around Barcelona.

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Guiri On The Grid with Lucy Beckwith with Yo/Mu

Posted on June 15, 2017June 28, 2017 by Katrina Logie

This week we are speaking with Lucy Beckwith, co-creator of YO/MU. YO/MU is the innovative experience that fuses the balance of yoga with the healing and energizing elements as live music. While the live music provides the perfect way to get out of your own head, yoga provides an excellent form of expression and exercise. In her classes, Lucy combines her own style of dance like vinyasa sequence with co-creator, composer and cellist Pepe Arias’s fusion of electronic beats and live cello.

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People On The Grid with Duda Faria with Art Bike Tour

Posted on June 8, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today we are talking about the Art Bike Tours in Barcelona, a unique and relaxed way to see the city and the galleries it has to offer. Our guest is Duda Faria, co-founder of Art Bike Tours. Originally from Brazil, she started this business with two Barcelona locals as a way to offer visitors and locals alike a way to see amazing art in a genuine way. The tour is offered on three different routes and six different languages. Tour-goers can choose between Montjuic and Raval, Eixample, and Ciutat Vella, each with its own unique gallery spaces.

To find out more about the tours visit artbiketour.com

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People On The Grid With Carla Teixeira

Posted on June 1, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today on People On The Grid we are speaking with Carla Teixeira, an Organization Manager with CreativeMornings. She is also a Designer and Project Manager with Silver Spoon, a gastronomic brand experience agency based in Copenhagen that operates internationally, and their brand Guerrilla Dining. Carla offers development of creative concepts and design of exclusive pop-ups, gastronomic experiences, destined to companies, hotels, and restaurants.

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People On The Grid with Jeff Bacon of Utopia House

Posted on May 25, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today on the show we will be talking about music intelligence and real-time marketing which Jeff Bacon’s innovative record label and publisher, Utopia House. From London, UK, Jeff went to the University of Reading and now lives in Barcelona.

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People On The Grid With Escapade Theatre Company

Posted on May 18, 2017June 29, 2017 by Katrina Logie

Today we are talking with Sue Flack, director and actress at Escapade Theatre Company, and the new production entitled 1984 (Big Brother is watching you). An accomplished alumna of the London Drama Centre, Sue Flack has worked extensively as an actress and presenter with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

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Category: Podcasts

Guiri On The Grid With Julie and Charlotte of D’Un Comme Un Accord

People On The Grid with Kiran Maverick of I Am Tomorrow

Guiri On The Grid with Javier Navarro

People On The Grid With Sonar+D

People On The Grid with Priscilla Lavoie of Bida

Guiri On The Grid with Lucy Beckwith with Yo/Mu

People On The Grid with Duda Faria with Art Bike Tour

People On The Grid With Carla Teixeira

People On The Grid with Jeff Bacon of Utopia House

People On The Grid With Escapade Theatre Company

Digital Solutions Demo Day

PRIDE Barcelona

Ultimate Wordpress Day

SmarTEQ: Empower People, Multiply Results

Getting to Wow! The Art of Communicating Your Compelling Value Proposition

Learn to Code your First Website From 0-100%

Workshop: Intro to Data Analytics

Welcome to the Alpha Zone

Vecinos at Versus Theatre

Extreme Sailing Series

La Mesa Naranja

People On The Grid Collective

Gin and Guitar

Classical Music at MEAM

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2	3	4	5	6	7 Digital Solutions Demo Day 09:00-15:00 2017-07-07 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/digital-solutions-demo-day/ Young, international entrepreneurs from Barcelona Technology School will present their innovative digital solutions at the Mobile World Centre. Their projects aim to show how digital technologies can effectively transform economies. Learn about Drinkee, which connects small shops through an online marketplace and allows customers to purchase drinks at any time of the day, or Kitches, which was designed for people wanting home-cooked dinners but lack the time or skills to make them, they can then be connected to a chef via the online platform. There will be various presentations addressing different sectors and economies throughout the day. The event is free of charge.	8 PRIDE Barcelona All day 2017-07-08-2017-07-09 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/pride-barcelona/ Pride week is celebrated all over the world, but PRIDE Barcelona has a flair of its own. In its 10th year, PRIDE Barcelona 2017 kicks off on June 28th in Plaça Universitat, when the festival’s activities will be announced in detail. On July 7th and 8th, head to Moll de la Fusta where PRIDE’s main stage and village will be set up. The whole family is invited to attend workshops, lectures and the drag queen show. The Pride Parade will take place on the 8th. Starting in Plaça Espanya, people from all over the world will march alongside floats and performers in a sea of rainbow colours, down Avinguda del Paral•lel to the pier at Moll de la Fusta, as part of one of the largest LGBTI festivals in the Mediterranean. Ultimate Wordpress Day 10:00-17:00 2017-07-08 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/ultimate-wordpress-day/ Discover tips and tools for creating a successful WordPress website with the Barcelona Code School’s latest workshop. The course takes you from beginner to professional in just two days, allowing you to start building websites straight away without needing to code. Students can learn about installation and setting up of WordPress, creating categories and tags, building structure, selecting themes and plugins, connecting to Google Analytics, SEO for WordPress and much more. It also features useful tools for converting WordPress websites into professional online stores using WooCommerce plugins, making the workshop educational and beneficial for entrepreneurs. Overall, the workshop not only aims to build your knowledge of WordPress, but to make your website stand out from others. Groups are limited to four students, allowing for tailored and fast learning. The course is priced at €240, and taught entirely in English. Contact Barcelona Code School by email or phone for more information.
9	10	11 SmarTEQ: Empower People, Multiply Results All day 2017-07-11 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/smarteq-empower-people-multiply-results/ The first masterclass for technology, data and team management leadership provides tips and tools for improving human capitals within companies. The event includes a series of conferences from experts in the field of People Management, discussing motivational leadership, Smart People Management, and managerial trends. Guest speakers include Jaume Gurt, former CEO of Infojobs, Mangel Giraldo, Director of Aigües de Barcelona, David Claramunt, Communications Manager of SABIS (Banc Sabadell Group) and more. The conferences are followed by a brunch.	12	13 Getting to Wow! The Art of Communicating Your Compelling Value Proposition All day 2017-07-13 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/getting-wow-art-communicating-compelling-value-proposition/ ECIJA in Barcelona invites you to join them for a live Access Silicon Valley viewing party (snacks and drinks included), where you will network and then participate in the live stream from Silicon Valley.	14 Learn to Code your First Website From 0-100% All day 2017-07-14 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/learn-code-first-website-0-100-2/ Get your feet wet this summer in Barcelona, with our Create Your First Website program. One week, part time to build your first site and learn the fundamentals of coding. Fun, motivational and useful!This introduction to coding will allow each student to build their very first website and get to grips with how real developers operate on a day to day basis. This course is split into five, four-hour mornings of task-based challenges. Each challenge will be overseen by industry-experienced mentors, so should you get stuck, they can help you out.	15
16	17 Workshop: Intro to Data Analytics All day 2017-07-17-2017-07-21 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/workshop-intro-data-analytics/ Get your feet wet this summer in Barcelona, with our Intro to our Data Analytics program. One week, part time to learn the fundamentals of data analytics. Fun, motivational and useful!This introduction to data analytics will allow each student to explore business data using Machine Learning algorithms and get to grips with how real data analysts operate on a day to day basis. This course is split into five, four-hour mornings of task-based challenges. Each challenge will be overseen by industry-experienced mentors, so should you get stuck, they can help you out.This program is suitable for people interested in picking up data analytics as a profession, and who are curious to know what types of tasks are involved. The course aimed at absolute beginners who are interested in a more immersive approach to improving their current skills. We’ll celebrate at the end, demonstrating your work over some beers and buffet! We’ll also have some fun talks and discussions from people involved in the Barcelona Tech scene.	18	19 Welcome to the Alpha Zone 19:00-22:00 2017-07-19 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/welcome-alpha-zone/ Each month, Born Chiropractor hosts Intuitive Channeler, Gina Fegali, who will be providing introductory sessions of Alpha Meditation. Alpha Meditation focuses on increasing alpha brain waves, which are enhanced naturally when you close your eyes, daydream or are in a relaxed state. These brainwaves are the first stage of bridging the gap between the subconscious and conscious mind, leading to deeper levels of healing, happiness, creativity, success and improved health. Alpha brainwaves have been known to inspire, through interacting with the subconscious and locating sudden insights and inner creativity. This also promotes the ability to find solutions to problems that are not accessible in a conscious state. Each month,	20	21	22 Vecinos at Versus Theatre All day 2017-07-22 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/vecinos-versus-theatre/ Don’t miss the Madrid Dance Company as they bring their artistic flair to Barcelona. Combining contemporary dance, poetry and video material with flamenco and a touch of the classical, this musical performance is based on the theme of getting to know your neighbours and the invisible boundaries that exist between people and their connectivity. The production is the brainchild of Carlos Chamorro and Mariana Collado, and will be put on at the Versus Theatre, a venue which prides itself on showcasing original performances often with up-and-coming directors and producers.
23 Extreme Sailing Series All day 2017-07-23 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/extreme-sailing-series-extreme-sailing-series/ For the first time, Barcelona will host the Extreme Sailing Series, otherwise referred to as the ‘Formula 1 of Sailing’. The series will be the 11th edition of the competition, which travels across multiple cities each year and draws in the best sailors from around the world. For four days, Flying Phantoms will race along Barcelona’s coast at 10am, followed by GC32s from 2pm until 7pm, as the city is filled with various sailing activities open to all. There is also the chance to soak up the atmosphere whilst mingling with prominent sailors of the Extreme Club or sailing aboard a flying GC32 with the variety of VIP packages available for sailing enthusiasts.	24	25 La Mesa Naranja 15:00-18:00 2017-07-25 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/la-mesa-naranja-2/ Every Tuesday, from 2pm to 3.30pm, like-minded Dutch and local entrepreneurs in Barcelona can head to Maestró, Rambla de Catalunya 79, for the Mesa Naranja. This networking lunch is organised by the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Barcelona, a governmental office that supports Dutch businesses and entrepreneurs in Catalonia & Aragon, and Spain in general. The idea is to create an accessible, informal and effective way of exchanging contacts and ideas for enterprising Netherlands in Barcelona.	26 People On The Grid Collective 19:00-21:00 2017-07-26 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/people-grid-collective/ Facilitating collaboration and interdisciplinary stimulation through outcome-oriented networking. Amazing opportunities arise when you connect with like-minded people, yet traditional networking is always a game of luck. Here’s your chance to ‘hack’ networking, making it efficient, outcome oriented, and of course, fun! By creating a space for values-driven professionals with specific skills to offer or projects to share, we can easily connect with potential collaborators and be inspired by multidisciplinary perspectives. Each meetup will have a maximum of 10 participants, to avoid the dreaded game of chance. We will begin each event with a brief explanation of our needs, skills or project, and allow things to evolve from there.	27 Gin and Guitar 20:00-22:00 2017-07-27 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/gin-and-guitar/ An evening of gin & guitar at the Petit Palace Boqueria Hotel. Guest speaker to be announced, so stay tuned!	28	29 Classical Music at MEAM All day 2017-07-29 http://www.katrinalogie.com/event/classical-music-meam-2/ The works of classical masters, such as Bach and Mozart, are showcased in this series of music performances at MEAM—a museum exhibiting some of the finest artwork in Barcelona. Located in the Born district, MEAM’s concert hall provides a unique setting in which to enjoy a drink and an evening of live music, and there’s also the chance to explore the museum itself.
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