Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

Metaphorically Speaking

"What goes around comes around!" and..."Children should be seen and not heard." Ever used these sayings? Of course you have! But have you ever wondered where they originated from and what they really mean? Find out with Delia every Wednesday at 9am GMT. Also broadcasted on the award-winning Colourful Radio.

  1. JAN 12

    I am a Bridge Between Worlds

    Mrs Saffron Gilbert-Kabula is a British legal professional with St Lucian roots. She is the co-founder of the Corporate Law Journal, for which she was listed as a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree for Media and Marketing. She is also the founder and CEO of The Law Chronicle and serves as the UK United Nations ambassador for UN Net Zero Facilities Capital Funds. She hopes to use her experience to redirect ethical investment flows back to Saint Lucia, with a focus on curbing brain drain and bolstering agriculture and education. During this podcast, Mrs Gilbert-Kaluba, discusses the rationale of her chosen metaphor, “I am a bridge between worlds”.

    36 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Christmas 2025 with Metaphorically Speaking Team

    Join Delia and her team for a merry Christmas show of stories, laughs and games. All you need to put you in the Christmas spirit.   Editor: Ernie de Neve Producer: Monae Sims Team present: Joelle Joyner-Wong, writer; Olivia Solace, Production Assistant; Monae Sims, writer & producer

    28 min

  3. 08/27/2025

    "Big Brother is Watching You" - Ray Studevent

    This week’s metaphor has a great guest and an extremely strong script by Laurie Woplington!   We will be looking at a famous phrase from George Orwell’s novel 1984. Banned at various times for being too left-wing and too right-wing, it critiqued and shaped much of the political discourse of the 20th century, and has found a fresh, unsettling meaning in the new reality of hyper-surveillance and big data algorithms.   The odds were stacked against our guest Ray Studevent from day one. Born to a White, heroin-addicted mother and a Black, violently alcoholic father, his childhood in Washington, D.C., was a chaotic mix of substance abuse, death and neglect. Ray is a Pulitzer Prize nominated Author of Black Sheep,  an unforgettable story of his struggles as a mixed-race boy as he learns to fight the ghosts of his past to find trust and love. His childhood in Washington gives him a front row seat to the metaphor, “Big Brother is watching you.”

    42 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    "So You Got Your Freedom Papers" - Kimya Glasgow

    Delia talks to Kimya Glasgow, the creator of high quality products, primarily resort wear, swimwear, soft furnishings and accessories, with a desire to have a positive impact on society. She is an active entrepreneur assisting communities in Saint Vincent, especially with start-up ventures and associations. She tells how, from an early childhood, “So you got your freedom papers,” affected how she led her life. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Metaphorically speaking, created by Delia Dolor Productions with original distribution by Colourful.  This episode was hosted and produced by Delia Dolor, and written by Morgan Archer, who also provided the audio clips.   Social media graphics are by Oduwa Osemwenkhae and social media videos are by Ernie de Neve.  This episode of Metaphorically Speaking was edited by Bernardo Hita and the Podcast Supervisor was Jeremy Goldsworthy.

    42 min

  5. 07/23/2025

    "Cutting the Gordian Knot" - Maureen Chianaa

    To cut the Gordian Knot means to overcome the impossible through sheer force of strength. This episode uncovers the history of this ancient saying, as well as dig a little deeper into the truth behind it.   This week, Delia is joined by Maureen Chiana, an international award-winning speaker who has been recognized for her experience in neuroleadership and emotional intelligence. She blends scientific understanding with spiritual upliftment. Her explanation of how this week’s metaphor resonates with her is truly thought-provoking.   CREDITS Metaphorically Speaking was created by Delia Dolor Productions with original distribution by Colourful. This episode was hosted by Delia Dolor and had segments written by Laurie Waplington. Script Supervisor, Delia Dolor. Production assistance and social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae. The final program was edited by Alba Heiden Sanchez S ocial media videos by Ernie de Neve. Podcast Supervisor: Jeremy Goldsworthy.

    33 min

  6. 07/16/2025

    "Character Matters" - Shelly Jarrett

    In this episode, we explore a deceptively simple phrase as rich in value as it is in history. And together we will explore the seemingly unending and, in many cases unanswerable, philosophical questions these two little words raise. Delia speaks to entrepreneur, award-winning publisher and filmmaker, Shelley Jarrett, whose most recent, award-winning documentary, “What We Deserve”,  screens at the International Peace Festival in Toronto. CREDITS Thank you for listening to Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor, created by Delia Dolor Productions, with original distribution by Colourful. This episode was hosted by Delia Dolor and had segments written by Sarah Levine. Script Supervisor, Delia Dolor. Production assistance and social media graphics by Oduwa Osemwenkhae. The final program was edited by Alba Heiden Sanchez. Social media videos by Ernie de Neve. Podcast Supervisor, Jeremy Goldsworthy.

    43 min

  7. 06/25/2025

    “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps” - Nicole Joseph-Chin

    Delia’s guest is Nicole Joseph-Chin, founder and CEO of Ms. Brafit Limited, a social enterprise focused on women’s health and specifically breast health. Nicole is also the founder of MBF Enterprises Ltd (Making Business FUN-ctional), which focuses on ideation and innovative business model development through a 90 day experimental mentorship model. She also established the Two Cups of Care Women’s Program, which offers support solutions for women and girls with a focus on building awareness of the effects of gender-based violence. Given her chosen metaphor, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps”, you can imagine she has a lot to share while providing a positive outlook.   CREDITS: Host & Producer: Delia Dolor Writer: Joseph Whittle, who also provided audio clips Editor: Bernardo Hita Social media: Oduwa Osemwenkhae Podcast Supervisor: Jeremy Goldsworthy

  8. 06/11/2025

    "The Fool Speaks, But The Wise Man Listens" - Soyini Grey

    Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago multi-media journalist Soyini Grey, has a career that is marked by her passion for storytelling and dedication to regional journalism. The phrase “the fool speaks, but the wise listens,” carries meaning to Grey to the importance of her approaches to journalism and engagement with various cultures and perspectives, and luckily in this episode, we have the opportunity to learn even more about Grey’s ethos, values and the weight this quote has in her world.   Credits CREDITS: Host & Producer: Delia Dolor Writer: Monae Sims, who also provided audio clips Editor: Jack Tweedley Social media: Oduwa Osemwenkhae Podcast Supervisor: Jeremy Goldsworthy

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"What goes around comes around!" and..."Children should be seen and not heard." Ever used these sayings? Of course you have! But have you ever wondered where they originated from and what they really mean? Find out with Delia every Wednesday at 9am GMT. Also broadcasted on the award-winning Colourful Radio.

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