Monthly highlight of our members: Zakia Velox.

 

Zakia Velox is the founder of Le Jardin Paradis (translated as The Garden Paradise), the wonderful healing and holistic oil blends which she prepares herself to cater for everyone.

The company was formed in 2020 following the Life Coaching that she delivered helping people to feel empowered whilst reaching their goals, whether it was for personal or business. The conception of the oils came as an additional support to her clients. The essential oils became popular as a product on its own which led to the succession of Le Jardin Paradis.

Since the new branding, Zakia has been creating and selling fantastic oils blends to help people with their wellbeing, in particular during the COVID 19 lockdown, where those in isolation found the oils to be of great comfort and enlightenment.

In 2021, The Peabody Trust, a housing association offered Zakia a micro grant to create 45 Wellbeing boxes containing several of her popular oil blends and lavender bags that will be distributed to their residents across the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

In addition to the success of Le Jardin Paradis, Zakia has over 15 years of experience in the banking and finance sector.

Zakia is available for bookings as a Coach and available for essential oil orders, and welcomes customised requests with her healing essential oil blends.

Contact details:

TEL: 07503 480 470                                           EMAIL: info@lejardinparadis.com

INSTAGRAM: le_jardin_paradis                                YOUTUBE: Le Jardin Paradis        TIKTOK: Le_Jardin_Paradis

from our member Beatrice Boivineau: Wisdom and Nature

 

I am getting in touch to share with you an art auction Le Ciel Foundation are doing in partnership with Christie's called Wisdom and Nature. The auction brings together a collection of 55 nature-inspired artworks, generously donated by artists from around the world. 

The exhibition, which was first on show at Christie’s New York in March 2020, is open for bidding on Christie’s online from 6-27th April 2021.

Funds raised during the 2021 Wisdom and Nature sale will support Le Ciel Foundation's ongoing educational programmes for children and adults, to preserve indigenous knowledge and adapt ancestral wisdom into modern day solutions. 

To view the exhibition and place a bid please visit: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/wisdom-nature/lots/2025

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Monthly Highlight of our Members: François Lazzari

François Lazzari

François is a true ‘bon vivant’ with an absolute passion for eCommerce. He has a wealth of experience in online retail, transportation/logistics and technology. In 2016, he set up an eCommerce transportation joint venture, focusing on B2C deliveries. The company was subsequently acquired by the Australia Post Group and renamed Australia Post Global eCommerce (APG). Francois is now APG’s Chief Operating Officer based out of London. APG’s ethos is making global eCommerce faster, simpler and more personal whilst ensuring the highest customer satisfaction and an unparalleled delivery experience. Prior to that, François headed ASOS.com's Delivery Solutions where he led global teams that continuously developed best in class delivery and returns strategies.

 

François holds an Executive MBA with Distinction from Cass Business School. He is bilingual in French and English and fluent in Dutch and Italian.

 

In his spare time François loves sports and the outdoors, reading biographies, tasting new foods and of course socialising. 

If you would like to join François, please visit https://the-network.one the membership is only £40  a year and all events are free except when food and drinks have to be pre-ordered. 

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Monthly Highlight of our Members: David Rigby, Geoffrey Watson and Jean-François Dor

 

David Rigby is an international keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, and executive coach.  With his team he developed a coaching and training practice focusing on behavioural preference profiling, leadership, diversity, team building, coaching, personal branding, presentation, communication and customer service. He is based in Spain and UK. He uses his communications skills as a UK radio presenter and producer and has written over 40 articles for his lifestyle column for Al Arabiya News. He established strategic partnerships with organisations in UK, Spain and Middle East.

He is a founding director of Smart Coaching & Training. Based in Bristol, UK working with a few trusted associates. He established the UAE office and team. With representation in UK, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Morocco and Middle East. We offer fundamentals: Coaching and Mentoring, Training and Development, Keynote Speaking, Talking and Writing, Consulting and Facilitation. And Specialisms:  Behavioural Preference Profiling, Psychosocial Adult Development, Diversity, Inclusion, Intercultural Globality: Diversity, Inclusion and Teams, Wellness at Work, Psychological Safety.

 

One our associates and fellow member was the late Dr David Clive Price and we are currently working on ways of preserving his impressive legacy. https://www.smartcoachingtraining.com/dr-david-clive-price

 

In his spare time David learns Spanish, plays piano, loves karaoke and sings bossa novas on the beach front with his guitarist Victor.  https://www.smartcoachingtraining.com

 

Geoffrey Watson:

All my books (two more in production) are available from me (contact e-mail Geoff.watson14@btinternet.com) for details – or they can be purchased direct from Amazon.co.uk

They contain photos of the ships I have seen, or worked on - together with the histories of what happened to them. The Royal Yacht Britannia features – sailing from London.

 

Jean-François Dor:

Not only the founder of The Network and various other Networks in the World. 

Jean-François is a Professional with Public Relations, Catering Consultancy &  Events experience.

​I get people together and make it happen.

"Life is too short to get bored"

"I am easily satisfied with the very best"

My experience in international hospitality, event management, public relations, charity and marketing with varied established contacts across these sectors worldwide allows my clients to benefit from professional expertise and be steps ahead of their competition.

Individuals or businesses: whatever your needs or budget, I contribute to your success.

https://jfdor.org/

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Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting and meaningful social & professional relationships.

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Kick Start Scheme for young people from our member Andrew Waite.

 Kick Start Scheme for young people from our member Andrew Waite.

 Hi Jean-Francois,

 

Hope you are well…

This is Andrew a Gay Professional Network member for some years now.

 

My organisation is a “Gateway Intermediary” for the Government’s new kick Start Scheme to provide young people whose salaries are paid for 6 months at minimum wage.

Would it be possible to pass the information around to the gay business community please?

 

It seems such a great opportunity to keep businesses going and helping young people stay in work.

Anyone interested must have a business or charity.

 

If you or organisations you know wish to take part, you/they can register interest at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeExMNBVkgn39yTAeUMBjdGqbAEN6Z3kpNdOiNXJTLp-uIVHg/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Very much appreciate if you could spread the word amongst members.

 

Kind regards,

Andrew Waite

Chief Executive

                                

2020 Finalist – SME Community Organisation of the Year

2020 Listed – Social Entrepreneur Index Awards.

2019 Finalist – Governance Professional of the Year

2019 Winner: Best Interactive Group Talks & Presentations