This Thursday Guiri On The Grid hosts Lucy and Hannah, the talented minds behind Hush Hush Comedy! Hush Hush comedy is a show that is part of the popular Barcelona comedy community called Just Kidding. Although comedy is their passion, both of these talented women led eclectic double lives. Lucy, originally from the Dominican Republic is a “medical resident by day and comic by night”. Hannah, originally form the United States, is an active member of the comedy community and is part of multiple comedy groups. Hannah and Lucy carefully select each comic that performs at the Hush Hush comedy shows to ensure only the highest quality for their audience. The comedic duo were brought together by their mutual admiration for each other’s performances and a shared passion for comedy. Today, we find out how this all female comedy show, combines unique venues and top performers to transform a regular show into a comedic experience. Also tune in to learn more about Barcelona comedy scene; differences between English and Spanish comedy, the life of a performing comedian, the story behind the name Hush Hush and much more!
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People On The Grid With Alexandra From Alternative Barcelona
Today we are interviewing Alexandra from Alternative Barcelona and Journey of an Artstigator. They are a Barcelona based group with a passion for street art. Their mission is to document and bring forth the work of exceptional artists. They host workshops with local street artists that teach people about the history of street art and style, and how to create their own! Continue reading People On The Grid With Alexandra From Alternative Barcelona
People On The Grid With Francesca Oddie
Today we are talking to Francesca Oddie, a passionate astrologer. A few years ago, her curiosity led her to make a major career change. She has attended the London School of Astrology, and The London College of Psychic Studies. She believes that a person’s chart can explain who they are, and what drives them. Her ultimate goal is to help people heal from emotional anxiety, insomnia, tension in the body, relationship disasters and to help people trust their instinct and flourish.
You can find her on her website, and listen to our podcast below!
‘Guiri on The Grid’ with Kat and Nick from Bicilona
Today on the podcast we are speaking with Kat and Nick from Bicilona, Bike Tours Barcelona. Bicilona offers bike tours of Barcelona, believing that even a hard day on a bike is better than a good day in the office. On their bike tours, you can concentrate on the fun and excitement of exploring the city while they take care of the hassle. Founded by a group of friends, they have a deep admiration for Catalonia and believe there is more to the area than the Sagrada Familia.
They offer a wealth of tours, including ones in Sitges, Badalona, Tibidabo, Girona, Barcelona, Montgat, and Castelldefels. They have tours for everyone, even the biking experts. They even offer personalized bike tours that can range up to a week long!
You can visit them on their website, and listen to our podcast below!
People On The Grid with Leo Bentley From HR Network Barcelona
Today we are speaking with Leo Bentley, from Barcelona Human Resources Network! Barcelona Human Resources Network was created to improve the HR environment in Barcelona. This concept was inspired by the growth seen in recent years in the technology sector in Barcelona. Since then, many have been calling the Catalan capital the European Silicon Valley. Leo created the group to offer to the best talent available in order to aid the continued growth of the technology sector in the Condal city.
As of July 2017 Barcelona Human Resource has grown to 1150 members since beginning in December 2016. In that time they have held 5 events for HR professionals with 4 different speakers covering the following topics: Digitilisations Effect On Working Practices, Big Data & HR Analytics, Career Development: Deep-diving Into re: Work By Google and Tech Recruitment.
Find them on their website, here, and listen to our podcast below!
The Slow Fashion Movement
Having already discussed the slow movement in a previous blog, we thought it would be interesting to delve into the world of slow fashion. After all, whether or not we are all style experts, we all wear clothes at one point or another. Most of us buy from big brands, the fast fashion industry, usually for convenience. Emerging in the later half of the twenty-first century, the Fast Fashion industry is represented by the giants such as Zara, H&M, and Joe Fresh. Their low prices and fast cat-walk to rack ratio means that people can be stylish at lost cost, but also low quality. It’s designed to move quickly, and make you feel like you need to buy something new every week to stay in style.
Buzzword: Artificial Intelligence
This week we are continuing our buzzword blog series with Artificial Intelligence.
AI has been making waves for quite a while now. It had been the subject of many a science fiction novel or film, the kind where machines have gotten so smart they rise against the human race. But in all honesty, the term artificial intelligence is nothing that should strike fear into your heart.
Using Music As A Productivity Tool by Randy Rogers
Who doesn’t love music? At some point in your life, odds are you’ve found at least one song that has meant the world to you. Did you know music can also be helpful in a work environment? This week we are featuring a guest blog about music and productivity by Randy Rogers from Musiciansbyte, a website dedicated to the world of music.
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Guiri On The Grid With Emilia Celona From Religion BCN
Today we spoke to Emilia Celona, music lover and founder of Religion BCN! Religion BCN is a Barcelona brand focused on performing arts. As a promoter and an artistic agency, some might also call them talent managers. Religion’s specialty is to create different events depending on the place, carefully selecting artists for each unique atmosphere. They also believe that dialogue between arts is an essential part of today’s events, which is how they offer more to their clients. Continue reading Guiri On The Grid With Emilia Celona From Religion BCN
The Business of Social Media Part 2
Last week, we addressed how social media makes money through advertisements, discussing how, exactly, companies such as Facebook and Instagram have made their millions. That is only one side of the story. In the age of social media, there are also users who make a living through their various accounts. That’s right, people who sign up for personal accounts can quickly find themselves getting paid. Today, we’re going to take a look a how you could be making money from it too.