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Welcome to the official UTS Law Students’ Society podcast - The Bar.
Your one-stop shop podcast for how to survive law school (while having the time of your life) and the many opportunities available to you both while at uni and beyond.
We hope to see you at The Bar soon!
Join our hosts as they become fashion critics and rate and dissent all sorts of judges outfits, barrister robes and officewear of every sort! Make sure you follow our instagram @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!Hosts: Imeelya Al-Hadaya, Melissa Dib, Samuel Olliver, William StaberProducer: Rosalia BautistaExecutive Producer: Ryan Little
Join Mel, Sam and Imeelya as they meet the President of the UTS LSS - Alec! Listen to hear a new embarrassing story, some fun takes on the LSS and a tier ranking of law student stereotypes. Make sure you’re following @thebarproductions_ for all the latest updates!Hosts: Imeelya Al-Hadaya, Melissa Dib, Sam OlliverGuest: Alec RamsbottomProducer: Rosalia BautistaExecutive Producer: Ryan Little
Join Mel, Will and Sam as they put Imeelya’s legal knowledge to the test and explore unusual laws from around the world! Make sure you’re following @thebarproductions_ for the latest updates.Hosts: Imeelya Al-Hadaya, Melissa Dib, Sam Olliver, William Staber.Producer: Rosalia Bautista.Executive Producer: Ryan Little.
Get ready to meet our new hosts, Mel, Sam, Will and Imeelya as they share embarrassing stories and legal career predictions. Stay tuned for fornightly episodes and lots of exciting things to come!Also, make sure you’re following @thebarproductions_ for the latest updates.Hosts: Imeelya Al-Hadaya, Melissa Dib, Samuel Olliver, William Staber.Producer: Rosalia Bautista.Executive Producer: Ryan Little.
All good things must come to an end, so join Emma and Yasha as they reflect on their time hosting the podcast and hear from all our guests for one last time.
Bye!
This week Emma and Yasha chat with activist, academic and human rights lawyer, Rosemary Kayess, about where the law falls short of supporting people with disabilities and what you can do to help make a difference.
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Tune in for our tenth episode this year to hear from Nicholas Cowdery about the morals and high-profile prosecutions involved with being the NSW DPP.
Interview: (02:00)
Drug-law reform: (29:00)
Assisted dying: (41:00)
Guest: Nicholas Cowdery
Hosts: Emma Gaston and Yasha Boele
Executive Producer: Peter Markopolous
Producer: Ryan Little
Does your workplace make your employment relationship is handled correctly? Ever wondered where you can draw the line with your employer? Catch up with Emma and Yasha, as they chat with Professor Joellen Riley Munton about your rights as a worker and how they are protected.
(CW: mental health, suicide, LGBTQIA+ hate crimes).
This week Emma and Yasha chat with Nicholas Stewart about how he advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community whilst also managing a successful legal career. Hear Nick’s tips on how students can get involved and how he finds the courage to fight for his beliefs.
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Interview: (03:18)
Guest: Nicholas Stewart (Partner, Dowson Turco Lawyers)
Hosts: Emma Gaston and Yasha Boele
Executive Producer: Peter Markopoulos
Producer: Ryan Little
This week Emma and Yasha catch up with Natasha Madan and our old friend Kurt Cheng from Ashurst to talk about everyday life in a top-tier firm!
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Come hang out with Emma and Yasha this week as they catch up with Jessica Xie and Brae Aslanidis from Herbert Smith Freehills, who answer all your questions about leaving uni and transitioning into legal practice!
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Interview: (01:50)
Hosts: Emma Gaston and Yasha Boele
Guest : Jessica Xie and Brae Aslanidis (Herbert Smith Freehills)
Producer: Ryan Little
Executive Producer: Peter Markopoulos
The podcast is going international! Join Emma and Yasha as they chat with Shika Hedge and Andrew Holzman from White and Case, about international opportunities working in a global law firm.
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Interview: (01:35)
Hosts: Emma Gaston and Yasha Boele
Guests: Shika Hedge (Associate, White and Case) and Andrew Holzman (Associate, White and Case)
Producer: Ryan Little
Executive Producer: Peter Markopoulos
This week Emma and Yasha are joined by Alexandra Rees and Tiffany Tirtabudi from Montgomery Advisory to break down all the myths of working in a law firm that you’ve been wondering about!
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Join Emma and Yasha as they catch up with Prof. Larissa Behrendt AO to discuss the Voice, Jumbunna Institute, studying law at Harvard and much more.
Also, make sure you’re following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
Interview: (04:10)
This week Emma and Yasha catch up with Mel Scott, aka TheInHouseLawyer, as she gives some upfront career advice, talks about working as an inhouse lawyer and being a legal influencer.
Interview with Mel Scott: (04:40)
Hosts: Emma Gaston, Yasha Boele.
Producer: Ryan Little.
Executive Producer: Peter Markopoulos.
Make sure you are following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date!
We are back for Season 4! Get to know our new hosts, Emma and Yasha, as they talk student confessions with the Dean of Law, Professor Anita Stuhmcke and LSS president Georgina Hedge.
Interview with Georgina Hedge, LSS President: (19:28)
Interview with Professor Anita Stuhmcke, Dean of Law: (36:33)
Join our hosts for the FINAL EPISODE of Season 3, where they recap some of the highlights from 2022!
Looking for a new podcast recommendation? Join our hosts as they chat to David Turner, host of Hearsay Podcast and co-founder of Lext Australia, on all things legal innovation.
Join Blake and Parinaa as they chat to Gillian Davidson, a partner at Sparke Helmore, about life at the firm, its commercial insurance practice, and its focus on diversity and inclusion.
Curious about what happens after law school, or the steps you’ll need to take to be admitted as a lawyer? Join Blake and Parinaa as they chat to the College of Law on all things practical legal training.
Join our hosts as they chat with Minna Boyle, Head of People and Culture at Sprintlaw, about life at an online law firm, the benefits and challenges of operating digitally, and the future of the legal services industry with the rise of technology.
Wondering how to apply and campaign to join the UTS LSS Council in 2023? Join our hosts as they chat to the LSS’ President, Erika Serrano, on how to stand out this upcoming election season.
Curious about the laws that govern the Arctic and Antarctica? Looking to study the UTS Law elective ‘The Law of the Sea’? Join Blake and Parinaa as they chat to Dr David Leary on how the legal system works to protect marine life.
Looking to pursue a career in media and entertainment law? Join our hosts as they chat to Thomson Geer Partner Marlia Saunders on all things media, intellectual property, privacy and defamation law!
Join our hosts as they chat to Senior Lecturer Dr Harry Hobbs on recognising Indigenous sovereignty and the importance of including a First Nations voice in the Australian Constitution.
Want to learn how to stand out to a recruiter? Join Blake and Parinaa as they chat to global legal search and recruitment company Montgomery Advisory on how to nail the application and interview process for your dream career!
The Bar is back for Spring Session! Join Parinaa and our brand new host, Blake, as they chat all things LSS for the upcoming semester. From Junior Skills Competitions to the highly-anticipated Law Ball, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Worried about the fast approaching clerkship season? Join our hosts as they chat to Emil Obaid and Ellie Flannery from Clayton Utz. Tune in to hear Emil and Elli’s clerkship application tips and why they chose Clayton Utz!
Want to know more about Herbert Smith Freehills and its clerkship program? Join our hosts as they chat to Sebastian Davies-Mills and Hawa Mohammad, both in the firm’s disputes team, to hear about their clerkship experience and tips and tricks for the application process.
In addition, tune into a very special bonus episode in which HSF partners Kate Cahill and Sue Gilchrist offer some invaluable words of wisdom!
Want to know more about Herbert Smith Freehills and its clerkship program? Join our hosts as they chat to Sebastian Davies-Mills and Hawa Mohammad, both in the firm’s disputes team, to hear about their clerkship experience and tips and tricks for the application process.
In addition, tune into a very special bonus episode in which HSF partners Kate Cahill and Sue Gilchrist offer some invaluable words of wisdom!
Join us for our final episode this semester, where Brayden and Parinaa chat to Chris Croese, an academic at the UTS Faculty of Law.
Now that the exam season is approaching, Brayden and Parinaa are here to answer your questions about the busy period ahead. Tune in and listen to some great exam tips and tricks.
Want to know more about Ashurst and their Clekship program? Join Brayden and Parinaa as they chat to Cammie Rice who works as a Law Graduate at Ashurst. Tune in to hear Cammie’s Clerkship application tips and why she chose Ashurst!
Join Brayden and Parinaa as they chat to Brett Oaten, Principal Solicitor at Brett Oaten Solicitors. Brett’s clientele includes the likes of The Kid Laroi, Guy Sebastian, Anh Do, Jessica Mauboy, Lorde, Amy Shark and Gang of Youths, just to name a few.
This week, Brayden and Parinaa interview one of the most esteemed members of the legal industry, the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG.
This week Brayden and Parinaa reveal your funniest university stories. Join us for a lighthearted episode with plenty of relatable stories.
Join our hosts Brayden and Parinaa, as they talk to Louise Mallon, the Treasurer of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW.
This week, Brayden and Parinaa talk to Dr Madeline Taylor, who specialises in the intersection of energy and natural resources law.
This week our hosts Brayden and Parinaa chat to Raymond Zhai, Principal Solicitor at Zhai & Associates, about his career and his up and coming TikTok presence.
Join our hosts Brayden and Parina, as they chat to our very own Brennan Directors, Monica and Vishaya, and our Wellbeing Director, Mac.
Tune in and listen to our hosts Brayden and Parina, as they chat to the newly appointed Dean of Law, Professor Anita Stuhmcke.
The Bar is back for Season 3. Tune in and listen to our new hosts Brayden and Parina, as they chat to Erika, the President of the LSS, and Alyssya and Georgia, the people behind The Bar in 2022.
Join Nick and Georgia for the FINAL EPISODE of the year, where they chat with their friends about the last five years of uni, and feel all the feels! It is one you do not want to miss as we farewell our wonderful hosts ... but not before they tell you everything you need to know to survive the rest of your law degree, including Georgia's recommended study playlist (found here).
Join Nick and Georgia as they chat to Erin Mason, a representative from Batyr, a for purpose preventative mental health organisation for young people. Find out where you can access support services, how to protect your wellbeing as you transition out of lockdown and the best strategies to implement as we reach exam season.
Join Georgia and Nick as they chat to Jahan Kalantar, a Partner at Executive Legal and a TikTok star, about what it is like to defend people that may be guilty, what to do if the police stop you and whether your employer can force you to be vaccinated.
You asked ... we answered! Join Nick and Georgia on this 'How to' episode. Wondering 'How to land your dream legal job?' 'How to make friends at uni?' 'How to get HDs in law?' Look no further ... The Bar has your back.
Join Nick and Georgia as they chat to Montgomery Advisory Directors Sam Gray and Andrew Rees about the classic mistakes lawyers make in their careers, and their best recruitment agency tips for how to land your dream legal job.
In this week’s exciting episode, Georgia and Nick chat to retired Judge, Elizabeth Corbett. She has many interesting stories to share with you from her time as a Judge for the Drug Court, a Magistrate for the Local Court and working for the DPP.
Georgia and Nick unpack your most embarrassing, funniest moments of working in the legal industry. Join us for some light-hearted moments and plenty of laughs.
Did you know our LSS Election nominations for 2021-2022 are about to open? Are you interested in being on Council but not to sure what it entails or how the process works? Do you want to learn a little more about the different roles? You're in luck! Georgia and Nick chat to the current LSS President Vicky Kuo about everything you need to know for the up and coming elections. Give it a listen and be sure to stay in the loop about our Elections Info Evening here: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/uts-lss-elections-202021/738708623343754/
Join Georgia and Nick as they chat to Legal Historian and Intellectual Property Scholar, Professor Isabella Alexander, about everything you need to know about IP.
Are you an LLB or JD student at UTS that is considering undertaking Honours as part of your degree? If you are a bit unsure of what is involved, how exactly it works, what topic to choose or what prerequisites are needed, we've got your back!
Join Nick and Georgia as they chat to the Research Thesis Subject Coordinator Professor Shaunnagh Dorsett about all things Honours.
Here at The Bar, we love bringing you all kinds of things ... and today is no different. We reached out to our UTS community about their favourite (and least favourite) love experiences at UTS, and they delivered! Listen here and find out how you can find your own love story (or lifelong friends) during your UTS Law Degree. P.S Make sure you're following our Instagram page @thebarproductions_ to stay up to date with our episodes and exciting new initiative.
Following NAIDOC Week last month, Georgia and Nick chat to legal scholars (specialising in Indigenous Justice) Larissa Behrendt and Harry Hobbs about what 'Healing Country' means to them, and the opportunities for both Indigenous and non-indigenous people to get involved
The band is back together! Join Georgia, Nick, Justin and Tayla as they review the semester that has been, discuss some exciting things to come, and of course play a cheeky game of 'Weird Australian Laws: Fact or Fiction'. Who will be the reigning champ?
Join Nick and Georgia as they chat to UTS alumni Gabi Lubrano and Nick Spiller from Ashurst about their time as a summer clerk, their current roles and why YOU should apply for a Summer Clerkship with Ashurst.
Want to know how you can get involved in social justice initiatives at UTS? Look no further than this episode of The Bar. Join us as Nick and Georgia chat to familiar faces Erika and Jason about all things social justice and how the portfolio continues to grow here at UTS.
It's Grand Finals week! Join Nick and Georgia as they chat to our Vice-President of our Skills Competitions Lauren Krejci about all things Skills Competitions. With the Client Interview and Witness Examination Grand Finals happening this Tuesday and Thursday, be sure to tune in beforehand.
Join Georgia and Nick as they chat to Associate Professor Penny Crofts about her research of the legal regulation of the sex industry, corporate malfeasance, the Royal Commission into banks, and failures to criminalise child sexual abuse.
Many of Penny’s recommendations have influenced proposed law reform. It is an unmissable episode full of incredible research and discussion.
On this week's episode of The Bar, Georgia and Nick chat to Barrister Callan O'Neill about life at the Bar, his journey getting there, and some of the interesting stories along the way.
On this week's very exciting episode of The Bar, Georgia and Nick talk to the UTS Director of Students and international legal scholar, Professor Tracey Booth about the advice and wisdom she can offer to UTS law students throughout their degree and where they can access support. They also had the opportunity to discuss some of Tracey's leading research into victim impact statements and the role of victims of crime in legal processes.
Join Georgia and Nick as they chat to Maggie and Robin about winning 1st place in the National Competition, their current experiences in the International Competition and how UTS Mooting got them to where they are today.
Join Georgia and Nick as they chat to our newly elected First Year Law Reps and our Vice-President of Activities about the best places to eat on campus and all the unmissable social events of 2021.
The Bar is back for Season 2. Tune in to hear some familiar (and new) voices as our Season 2 hosts Georgia and Nick chat to Tayla and Justin, the people behind The Bar in 2021.
On the LAST 2020 episode of The Bar, Georgia and Justin reflect on the year that has passed, discuss what drinks at the bar they are, and take a quiz to see if they would pass a Yr 12 Legal Studies test.
This week on The Bar, Justin and Georgia chat to graduate lawyers Grayson Gay and Richard Heng about what the daily life of a graduate lawyer is like.
On this episode of The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat to UTS alumnus and partner at the ‘out loud and proud’ Dowson Turco Lawyers, about the legal issues which affect Australia’s LGBT community.
On this episode of The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat to UTS Alum, Ashleigh Best, about all things Animal Law, and why this area of law is so important.
On this episode of The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat to UTS academic, Dr Elyse Methven, about some of the legal issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised.
This week on The Bar, Georgia chats to personal injury lawyer, Bianca Santoro, about what her job entails and how students can undertake a career in personal injury law.
On this episode of The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat to Jane Needham SC, about her work in confronting sexual harassment and sexism within the legal industry, and how she has risen to the top of a male-dominated profession.
This week on The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat with UTS lecturer and practising barrister, Bryce Douglas-Baker, about what is involved with having a career at the bar (literally).
This week on The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat with UTS Dean of Law, Lesley Hitchens, about her career in legal practice and what her role of Dean involves. They also discuss the recent fee changes for law degrees, sexual harassment in the profession, and what UTS Law students can expect in the future from their faculty.
This week on The Bar, Georgia and Justin chat to the hosts of Allens Confidential, Geneva Sekula and Caitlin Burke, to discuss the myths vs reality of working as a commercial lawyer.
On this episode, Georgia and Justin chat to Jessie Porteus, the founder of The Learned Crew, on how her organisation aims to prepare the next generation of lawyers for the real world of law, and bridges the gap between legal theory and practical skills.
Justin talks with UTS Faculty of Law Lecturer and Anaiwan man, Matthew Walsh, about the systemic problems that Indigenous Australians face and how UTS Law Students can get involved. If you'd like to donate to worthy causes, or access further resources on the matter, we have compiled a list here: https://bit.ly/BLMUTSLSS. Please keep in mind, these resources are only the beginning. We encourage you to seek out and promote other Indigenous voices and causes.
This week Georgia speaks to Kris Wilson, a descendent of the Arabunna people and a UTS Law Faculty Lecturer who teaches Real Property Law and Indigenous People and the Law. This episode is just one way that we're seeking to educate ourselves about systemic racism here in Australia. We hope you'll join us.
If you'd like to donate to worthy causes, or access further resources on the matter we have compiled a list here: https://bit.ly/BLMUTSLSS
Please keep in mind, these resources are only the beginning. We encourage you to seek out and promote other Indigenous voices and causes.
Georgia and Justin are joined this week by Vijhai, the UTS LSS's Post-Graduate Representative. What do taxes, community legal centres, surfing and jockeys have in common? You'll have to listen to find out.
To find out where community legal centres are in NSW and which are taking volunteers head to: https://bit.ly/CLCVolunteerOpps.
If you want to find out more, feel free to contact Vijhai at postgrad@utslss.com
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week Justin and Georgia are talking to her Excellency Marge, President of ALSA. Marge shares with us what ALSA has been working on this year, the story of her ascent to power and the concept of 'Bad Dates and Interest Rates.' Intrigued? You should be.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week Georgia and Justin are chatting to the UTS LSS' Brennan Director Erika to answer some hard hitting questions such as, but not limited to: What is the Brennan Program? Is 'The Bar' comparable to the works of Kanye West? How can I benefit from the Brennan Program? The only way to find out is to give it a listen.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week, we are joined by the UTS LSS's Publication Director, Izzy. The curve is beginning to flatten, and we're slowly beginning to return to some semblance of what life was like pre-COVID 19 and Georgia, Justin and Izzy are keen to have a chat about what that looks like. Izzy also gives us a little insight into what to expect from the UTS LSS's publication, The Full Bench which this semester is covering legal technology and all of it's many vast and varied implications.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week Georgia and Justin are checking in with the Vice President (Careers) of the UTS LSS, Vicky to have a chat about baking, Masterchef, cheesecakes... oh and also legal careers! Worried about clerkships? Don't be. Vicky will give you the run down!
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
The Bar Podcast is well and truly taking off!This week, hosts Justin and Georgia sat down with the brilliant Wenee Yap, founder of SurviveLaw, lecturer at UTS Faculty of Law and Global Communications Lead at LEAP Legal Software Global. Amongst all this, Wenee has started a new venture to help law students during isolation - A Better Way To Bottle Snails.We’re all a bit worried about what the world might look like on the other side of social isolation and what this means for us as law students. Wenee knows more than a little about what that feels like, having graduated into the GFC. We sat down with her to have a discussion that will make you feel like everything is going to be more than okay.Do yourself a favour, step away from the doom and gloom and have a listen. You might also pick up a thing or two about the art of LinkedIn. Who said you can’t learn anything at The Bar?Support Wenee's Isolation Project - A Better Way to Bottle SnailsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/abetterwaytobottlesnails/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-better-way-to-bottle-snails/If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes of The Bar you can find us in the following places:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week Georgia and Justin introducing you to Olivia and Anthony, the newly elected UTS LSS first year law representatives (welcome aboard!). Although this year has been turned on it's head, Olivia and Anthony have turned their minds to how they can make sure the incoming 2020 cohort has a warm welcome to university life. We're getting to know them and having a chat about whats on the cards for this years FYLR.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes at The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
On today's episode of The Bar, we're joined by our Vice President (Education) Nick to just have a friendly chat about... anything really. In a pleasant turn of events it turns out law students do actually talk about things other than law! So, if you're getting a bit tired of only being able to talk to your mum, dad, brother, sister or room mates join us for a bit of a chin wag.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes at The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week Geogia and Justin are joined at The Bar by Mr President, Sam and design extraordinaire, Sami. They're covering how they're surviving social isolation, how to up your Zoom game and managing motivation while you're attending Zoom University.
If you want to stay up to date with the UTS LSS between episodes at The Bar you can find us in the following places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utslawss/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utslss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/924169
We hope to see you next time at The Bar.
This week at The Bar Justin and Georgia are joined by the UTS LSS's very own Wellbeing Director Cass to chat about how we can look after ourselves while we're stuck at home.
Welcome to the official UTS Law Students’ Society podcast - The Bar!!
We all wish we could be at the bar or uni socialising (well Justin is, Georgia has no mates) but this is the next best thing. The Bar is a new way for you to connect with the LSS and fellow students whilst self-isolating and hopefully to fill the void of social interaction.
In our first episode, you'll be getting to know your hosts Justin and Georgia.
We hope to see you at The Bar soon, but in the mean time if you'd like to keep up to date with the UTS LSS you can find us here
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3dB24d1
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2WG050V
Instagram:https://bit.ly/2JsLUod