The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing by Darina Al-Joundi

Poetry Unbound (podcast) with Pádraig Ó Tuama The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth OzekiĪ poetry book (non-specific, poetry in general) Tina’s favourite non-fiction book: The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Tina’s favourite childhood books: The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams and Paddington Bear by Michael Bond The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and 1984 by George Orwell Two books that have left an everlasting impression on you: Two books that everyone loved but Tina didn’t get the hype : Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer andThe Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton Tina’s favourite book: The Overstory by Richard Powers Tina and I share a love of outdoor swimming, trees, travel, musing about life, the underdog, books and a good gin and tonic. Tina is a certified Professional Facilitator, trainer, writer, researcher, human rights defender, social justice activist and collective care advocate. Tina and I met because she’s married to my dear friend, John and through John, we became friends. This month’s guest is my lovely friend, Tina. Last month, I wasn’t able to do an episode and although it’s late, I’m back! Tina’s favourite childhood book: Samantha and the Swan by Cecile CurtisĪ book that Tina wants everyone to read: The book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas AbramsĪ book that Tina has read recently: The Life of Milarepa by Tsangnyön Heruka Margaret Atwood, Carol Shields, Orhan Pamuk Tina doesn’t have a favourite book but she does have some favourite authors: You can find Tina on Twitter & on LinkedIn under Tina Redshaw. I hope that you enjoy finding out about Tina through her 20 questions and answers! She also loves travel, music, particularly jazz and books ! Tina loves spending time in nature, walking or cycling, & hates to be too far from the sea for too long.

Tina has worked internationally her entire career - initially in the development sector with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) before becoming a diplomat. This episode was recorded in Tina’s kitchen, during the rainy season, we were joined by her pets. Tina is the former British ambassador to Cambodia, which is where we met. This month’s podcast episode is with Tina Redshaw. Happy 2023, may it be a joyful year for us all. I am very excited to be back with a new episode for a new year!

The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing by Darina Al-Joundi