Cleopatra's Bling Podcast
1) Diamonds at 10 Miles an Hour: A Brilliant and Hidden History
Our guest today deals in such precious items, we cannot reveal his full name or his face. Sean is a diamond dealer, and an expert in the trade, as well as an incomparably fascinating storyteller. He a...Show More
2) Ambition and Lies: Untangling Literary Deceptions
Have you ever been caught in a lie? Maybe just a small one. Borne out of a misunderstanding. Never intended to be told. But one lie leads to another. “It’s easier to go along with it than to explain t...Show More
3) Between Worlds: Spirits in Motion
Every day, Edhi lives with the unseen. Spirits hover in daily life, receiving offerings of coffee, rice, even cigarettes. In this episode, Olivia and her friend drive through Bali’s lush landscapes, d...Show More
4) The Other Side of Bali: Recipe and Ritual
For many holidaygoers, visiting beachside destinations like Bali becomes an excuse to harrass locals, buy cheap souvenirs, and see the inside of a local hospital after an inebriated scooter ride. In r...Show More
5) Crafting an Aesthetic Life: Art in Practice
Artist Miranda Skoczek transcends the traditional role of painter, creating wall works, co-designing with fashion houses like Gorman and Silk Laundry, and crafting figurines inspired by ancient Pagan ...Show More
6) Thick Skin, High Fashion: Runway Real Talk
"You're not like other girls, you're not pretty... you look... interesting." These are the words Syrian-Palestinian-Emiratee model Lana Albeik has heard many times throughout her career. In today's ep...Show More
7) Other People's Lies: A writer and activist's journey to the truth
There was a moment in 2020 when Instagram was suddenly blanketed by black squares as social media users struggled to find a way to express that they supported the justified anger and calls for justice...Show More
8) Balance: Health Advice from a TCM Expert
Have you ever wondered what connections ancient cultures see between totally disparate parts of the body? How earlobe connects to spleen, and eyebrow to abdomen? After discovering a breast tumour in ...Show More
9) On Refusing to be "A Subtle Girl": Artistry, Creativity, Style
Artist Atong Atem proclaims proudly, "I'm not a subtle girl". In this episode filled with laughter and the sharing of history and creative influences, Olivia and Atong joke about painfully plain inter...Show More
10) She's Coming: Are You Ready?
"I love this lack of control." These are the words founder and designer Olivia Cummings used to describe the contrast between becoming a first time mother, and running a business. On the 18.10.24 our ...Show More