
WHAT I'VE LEARNT
Rock legend Keith Urban, the iconic KD Lang, and the unforgettable Lionel Richie are just some of the names Deborah interviewed in the Melbourne Age column called, 'What I've Learnt.'Everyone has a story to tell, and a lesson to learn. What I’ve Learnt is a Podcast from journalist Deborah Blashki- Marks. "What I've Learnt' is a unique platform for International and national talent to delve deep into their own challenges, successes, failures, and life lessons. As a journalist of over 30 years, Deborah has been lucky enough to interview some of the most influential people from around the world - actors, musicians, designers, doctors, business professionals and writers. Now, introducing ‘What I’ve Learnt’ the podcast. This season on ‘What I’ve Learnt,’ Deborah catches up with:Sigrid Thornton - ActorDeb Lee Furness - ActorDeborah Conway - Singer/ SongwriterAlyce Platt - ActorLior - Singer/ SongwriterSusan Barton - Lighthouse FoundationKatie Noonan - Singer/ SongwriterJoanna Murray Smith - PlaywrightAnd many more… Follow: @what.ive.learnt on InstagramWhat I've Learnt on FacebookCREDITS:Host and Executive Producer:Deborah Blashki Marks (mindfilmandpublishing.com)Audio and Video Production:Luke Evans(Luke.j.evans3@gmail.com)Artwork: Rebecca Bana PhotographyOriginal Music:Jonah OrbachVoice Production:Matia MarksDesign:Annika Lad(annika.lad01@gmail.com)
WHAT I'VE LEARNT
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Deborah Blashki- Marks
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Season 6
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Episode 19
World Literacy Summit 2025 Over 150 Sessions with over 200 speakers from 80 different countries.This year's conference will take place from April 7-9th at Oxford University.
Monday’s program will be held in the Sheldonian Theatre with Keynote speakers in the Morning including:Jonathan Douglas Chief Executive Officer National Literacy Trust (UK) KPMG (UK) Discussant - TBD Mark Vineis Chief Executive Officer ProLiteracy Worldwide (USA) Denine Torr Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy Dollar General (USA)
- Dr Molly Ness Literacy Advocate “When There Are No Bedtime Stories: Obstacles to Children's Literacy Development”
- Janhvi M. Kanoria Director of EAA Foundation's Innovation Development Education Above All Qatar
- Henry Warren Co-founder of TOTS and Caterpiller CaptionsThe Power of Subtitles: An Educational Journey with Big Ambitions
- Michael Crawford Lead Education Specialist, GEDDR The World BankReading in Crisis: A look at Early Grade Literacy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
- Fireside chat with the Education Ministers of Qatar, Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater and Philippines Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Manalang Angara
- Josh Clark Landmark Schools USA United States United Kingdom The Intersection of AI & LD: Implications and Opportunities for Dyslexia in an AI-Infused World
- Sonali Nag Professor of Psychology and Education University of Oxford Supporting Oral Language for Literacy Development: Nuances and Applications
- Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson Founder & Presenter Major Jason Gould Genesee County Sheriff’s Office I.G.N.I.T.E.® FROM INCARCERATION TO EDUCATION “The 21st Century’s Answer to a Global Crisis.”
- Empowering the Future: How Non-Profits and Businesses Unite to Drive Global Literacy
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