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A podcast series about Whitchurch Silk Mill, the oldest silk mill in the UK still in its original building, located in rural Hampshire. This podcast series follows the fascinating journey from thread to woven cloth at the Mill. Every episode will include chats with the Mill’s own weaver/tacklers and interviews from experts on the wider topics of weaving and silk, the weaving process, our efforts to preserve traditional silk weaving skills on looms dating back to the 1890s, the design process, sustainable cloth and how silk made at the Mill is used.

The family saga begins in Debutante, a prequel to the best-selling Davenport House series. A life of luxury for the Davenports means drudgery for the servants on the grand country estate. This is their story in 1909 America, six years prior to the events of book one. While her father is away on business, 16-year-old Mary Davenport feels confined and alone, despite her privileged life at the family's mansion. As the day of Mary's debutante ball draws near, the servants are conflicted by instructions from Mary's mother to starve her until she fits into a gown that was made too small.

Who are Diamond and Silk? Donald Trump’s biggest fans. A national treasure. A force of nature. A political awakening that can’t be stopped. And a natural antidepressant. Diamond and Silk are all that and more. The very sight and sound of these insightful and ebullient ladies lifts spirits and opens minds. Diamond and Silk are a unique phenomenon impossible to pigeonhole - or to control. And now they tell their own story for the first time.

The family saga concludes in this final installment to Davenport House. Confusion abounds at Davenport Estate after a neighbor's sudden disappearance. Further questions arise when a tombstone is uncovered on the land, but no one seems to know who it belongs to or where it came from. A case of brain fever affects one of the ladies and threatens to turn fatal. Meanwhile, the household staff prepares for change with the hiring of a new housekeeper and servant boy.

Rescued by the man she loves, Kendra Knight struggles to recover from a month-long captivity. Memories of her imprisonment as a sex slave haunt her as she battles withdrawal from drug addiction and fights to put a dreadful past behind her. With the help of her new friends, Allie and Laura, Kendra begins to question who she is, and Julian Cross' true intentions for her future. Julian Cross, owner of a top investigations firm, has kept a secret from the woman he loves since the day he met Kendra.

The powerful Derrick Mason finds himself in jail after being released from the hospital, leaving one of his sons to take over the family business in his absence. He is then forced to hear about all the drama and chaos that is unfolding while he sits in his cell. Will the Mason family be able to make it while their leader is behind bars or will one of his sons step up to the plate and take the business to the next level?

The Teflon Queen is back and better than ever. All Angela wants to do is disappear, but there's only one problem: every cop in the world is looking for her along with the White Shadow, one of the most brutal, vicious, and dangerous assassins in the world. And they won't stop until the Teflon Queen is no more. Angela quickly turns from the hunter to the hunted. Not only does she have to keep herself alive, but she's also responsible for the life of agent James Carter; her one-time lover who trusts her about as far as he can throw her.

Meet Derrick Mason, one of the most ruthless drug dealers ever to walk the streets. He and his family control over 50 percent of the drug traffic in New York City. Things are going good until Derrick is forced to make a tough decision that could change his family's lives forever. He knows the wrong decision could start an all-out war with men 10 times more powerful than him. With so much on his plate, Derrick has to push his emotions to the side and remember that business is business.

G-money is back, but this time he's on a mission. Not only is he running things all by himself now, but he still has unfinished business that needs to be settled, with Detective Nelson, Rell, and Big Mel. When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object the outcome isn't pretty. Also find out what happens to Ali, Nancy, and the rest of the gang.

She got the job, will she get the boss too? After a successful interview, Laura Hobbs gets the job as Phillip Dunbar's submissive legal assistant. She's not looking for love and she knows better than to fall for the powerful head Dom with a reputation for not keeping admins longer than a year. As she undergoes training at his very firm hand, however, she finds herself drawn to him.

Angela is a renowned assassin known only by the name The Teflon Queen. Her lethal grace, steady shot, and unmatched accuracy have made her the absolute best and most sought-after killer in the game. But when the killer without a conscience is faced with an unknown emotion - love - her whole perception is thrown off course. And in a profession where second-guessing can mean life or death, will the queen reign supreme or be overthrown?

Ali is a drug dealer slash business man who tries to change the way the game is played by giving back to the community. But at the same time, he has to keep a close eye on his childhood crime partner, G-Money, who has a strong hatred for the police. Ali's life takes a serious turn when a local rival, a crooked cop, his pregnant girlfriend, and his little brother come into the picture.

While the couple tries to deal with their predicament and growing romance, ghosts from Allie's past haunt her, slowly calculating the timing of their return. With new assignments distracting Tristan, fate has stacked deck against them. Can Allie and Tristan peel away their protective layers for long enough to see the danger brewing at their doorstep? If they don't work together, trusting and sharing information, it may be too late.

Tristan Cross is battling emotional demons from the past. He lives in a world where trust is earned, loyalties are tested, and love is impossible. That is, until he meets Allie Green. She's the only woman who can help him find a kidnapped friend and, to top it off, she captivates him. All he has to do now is persuade her to work for Cross Enterprises, his top investigations firm.

A laid off legal secretary with a curiosity about the B.D.S.M. lifestyle responds to an advertisement in a lifestyle magazine placed by a law firm seeking a "submissive legal assistant" and gets more than she bargained for. This short story is the kickoff to a series about a law firm that has quite a bit going on behind closed doors.

After a long 10 years in prison, Dez is finally released and reunited with his family. When his wife decides that they should take a road trip to help bring their family closer, Dez agrees. But things turn from good to bad when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and the only person that can help them is a creepy-looking stranger that goes by the name Tom. Dez is forced into an impossible situation and has to use his street smarts if he hopes to get his family out alive.

After being suspended by his captain for following his instincts, detective Anthony Stone decides it may be best for him and his family to take a much-needed vacation. It just so happens that a terrorist known to the world as the "Genius" decides to hijack the cruise ship that Anthony Stone and his family are aboard. Things get ugly when a team of gunmen boards and violently takes over the ship. Anthony Stone is faced with a tough decision. He can either try to save the life of his longtime girlfriend or attempt to save the lives of all of the passengers on board the ship.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hospitality Bites is a podcast hosted by Colleen Silk, who is also the founder of Hospitality Bites Media (HBM). HBM aims to promote the human side of hospitality and create a brand that amplifies individual voices while encouraging the industry to prioritize mental well-being, create sustainable workplaces, and foster a culture of inclusivity and support. HBM provides consulting services for restaurateurs, sells products and digital toolkits, and hosts events, workshops, and this podcast. ...

Unlock your potential and embrace joy with Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW. In just 10 minutes each week, experience transformative ”aha moments” that will revolutionize your life. Drawing from over 30 years as an Energy Psychotherapist, Sylvia distills powerful healing techniques into concentrated doses of wisdom. Her highly-in-demand books, ”Healing is Possible” and its Companion Journal, have already helped countless women over 50 find peace and purpose. Every Friday, join Sylvia to: • Release past limitations and traumas • Tap into your innate body wisdom and intuition • Cultivate ...

Welcome to the Style and Confidence podcast; a weekly show full of insights and ideas to help you elevate your personal style and confidence to drive your business success.Join Clare Silk, ICF accredited transformative life coach and personal stylist, of Silk Styling, for weekly episodes talking about style, confidence, mindset and fashion psychology.Be sure to subscribe and follow to be the first to hear about new episodes.Connect with me on LinkedIn.or find me on Instagram.