It’s International Men’s Day on November 19th and we’re celebrating the best way we know how… by talking to two men who are experts in being men and helping men! Sounds good right? We’re concerned that international Men’s Day doesn’t get the recognition that it deserves so this month on Elevenses with CEC we’re spending time with Joe Anderson and John Robertson, co-founders of the men’s collective The Men Who: to figure out why exactly that is and what needs to change. Is every day already men’s day or do they deserve more credit than that? Join us for this informative episode of the podcast where we’ll discuss everything from mental health to inequality, the patriarchy to politics, what it means to be a man in modern-day society and the importance and impact of growing healthy connections and encouraging open communication.

To help us put healthy habits in place and manage our energy this December, we’ve invited our favourite mental health expert Charley Gavigan back to Elevenses with CEC. Set yourself up to succeed this winter by set healthy boundaries, realistic expectations and trigger recognition to avoid the usual holiday season traps during this enormously practically and relevant episode.

This month Elevenses with CEC welcomes celebrated grain scientist, prominent human rights activist and proud Scotsman, Sir Geoff Palmer to the podcast to discuss the important role that education plays in ending racism and creating an equal and diverse future.

Uprooting your life, loved ones and your business can seem daunting and for some, it may seem totally unthinkable, but it's not impossible. In this month's Elevenses with CEC, host Medeia Cohan is joined by award-winning entrepreneur and author Jessica Huie MBE, to discuss the motivation and realities of relocating to their dream locations.

From booking DJ’s at long-standing night, The Rhumba Club in Scotland and The Gardening Club in London, to working with some of the world’s biggest stars, including Madonna, Kylie, Britney Spears, Metallica, Stevie Wonder and Snoop Dogg, Keith Howison has forged a solid career in talent booking and festival organisation over his 30 years in the music events industry. A founding member of award-winning UK festivals Bestival and Camp Bestival, he has been involved with both since 2004.

We’re switching things up a little this month on Elevenses with CEC as we welcome Creative Director, Production Designer and Art Director Andrea McSwan and Director of The Noble Sage, the UK’s first gallery to specialise exclusively in South Asian contemporary art, Jana Manuelpillai to jointly discuss their views on assumptions, expectations and representation of disability.

Join us on Elevenses with CEC for a very timely special edition with The Realness in Business founder Katty Janneh for Craft your way to Christmas; Your guide to how you can prepare yourself for this festive time of year.

Join us this month on Elevenses with CEC as we tackle these big questions with Jamie Anley, founder of creative agency JAM and co-Director of Beautiful Corporations, a consultancy supporting global businesses to make big positive change. With a wealth of experience, Jamie will share his unique approach to leadership, giving insight into his fascinating career thus far and what drives him to do business with global positive impact at its core.

This month we are very excited to be joined on Elevenses with CEC by one of the founding Co-Directors of Sanctuary Queer Arts, Fraser Macleod, who is keen to use this platform to talk about mental health support for those who create safe spaces for others – a subject particularly close to our hearts.