Taylor Frankie Paul has sparked extreme reaction and harsh criticism following the domestic violence allegations against her, but apparently, her fellow #MomTok members are championing her well-being.
Reportedly, the cast of Hulu’s hit reality series, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” doesn’t want Paul fired from the show, but wants her to put her mental health first.
‘Mormon Wives’ Cast Want Taylor Frankie Paul To Get Help, Not Fired From Show
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According to TMZ, #MomTok wants to survive this. Per the outlet, the show’s cast reportedly doesn’t want Taylor Frankie Paul axed, but they want her to take some time away from filming to get help.
Sources connected to the show said that all of #MomTok is on Paul’s side and “rooting for her to work through her issues, but feel production and Hulu haven’t done enough to push her in that direction.”
The source also told the outlet that, in addition to the cast wanting Paul to remain on the show, they don’t believe the possibility of her being fired has even been floated.
As of now, there is no word on when filming will resume, but the “Mormon Wives” cast is so frustrated with production that communication has stopped. There were reportedly only a few weeks left of filming for season 5, but currently, there is no update on whether the season will be completed.
Previous Reports Said The Cast Was Refusing To Film With Paul Amid Domestic Violence Allegations
The domestic violence allegations against Paul reportedly caused the “Mormon Wives” cast to completely distance themselves from her. “None of the women want to be associated with her,” an inside source connected to the show told PEOPLE.
The behind-the-scenes drama on the show, which was initially not revealed, was discovered to be a domestic violence incident between Paul and Mortensen, who are also parents to son, Ever.
An inside source connected to the show confirmed the production pause. “They are not filming,” the source said. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”
Mayci Neeley And Mikayla Matthews Shared Paul Was In A Better Mental Space Filming ‘The Bachelorette’
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Mere days before the news of domestic violence allegations against Paul circulated, “Mormon Wives” cast members Mayci Neeley and Mikayla Matthews spoke exclusively with Us Weekly about Paul’s mindset while filming “The Bachelorette.”
“While filming, we were able to see her, and you could tell while filming [‘The Bachelorette’] that she was in a better mindset,” Neeley told the outlet.
As for Matthews, she said that while she initially felt that Paul “wasn’t ready” for the show, she was excited to watch her journey.
“That was an opportunity for her to be forced to be away from the toxic cycle that she was in with Dakota, at least for a period of time, to hopefully figure out what she wants and what she needs,” she said. “I’m excited to watch ‘The Bachelorette’ back, because I don’t know [what happened].”
Taylor Frankie Paul Speaks In First Television Appearance Since The Allegations
On Wednesday, March 18, Taylor Frankie Paul sat down for an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America” to address the domestic violence allegations against her, as well as promote the March 22 premiere of “The Bachelorette” that is still set to air as planned.
Speaking with ‘GMA’ co-host Lara Spencer, Paul shared that at the moment things for her feel like “the end of the world.”
“It’s hard to see past this — I’m not going to lie — in this moment, it’s just so heavy,” Paul said. “When your life is broadcasted out there in these headlines, it’s like the end of the world, that’s what it feels like — I’m not going to lie. I will say I’ve been here before and I got through it, and I’ve shared my story and my light, and I’m hoping I can do that again.”
Paul admitted that things are “heavy” right now despite her being mere days away from her “Bachelorette” debut.
“Honestly, it’s been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of ‘The Bachelorette’ being released, and it’s supposed to be a really exciting time,” she added, while also stressing that her children come first.
“I’m a person that will always speak my truth and that’s what I’m known for and so when the time is right, I will be,” she said. “But right now just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this.”
Taylor Frankie Paul And Dakota Mortensen Both Have Domestic Violence Claims Against Each Other
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According to PEOPLE, the Draper City Police Department confirmed to the outlet that an open “domestic assault investigation” exists between Paul and Mortensen.
Per the police department’s spokesperson, “allegations have been made in both directions” and “contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th.”
Julia Bradbury has revealed the major change she’s made in her diet following a number of health diagnoses.
In 2021, Julia was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy that same year. Following an MRI scan, she was told everything was good on the cancer front. However, instead, they discovered a benign brain cyst.
Last month, the 55-year-old revealed she was planning to have a tumour removed after discovering another lump. Days later, she announced she was feeling “under the weather” and had been put on a drip.
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Julia Bradbury reveals she has made changes to her diet
In a new Instagram post shared today (March 18), Julia has opened up about the changes in her diet to improve her health.
In the first slide, she posted a photo of her holding up a plate of chips covered in beans and cheese.
Julia admitted: “I can’t believe that I ate like this regularly less than a decade ago.”
“I really didn’t fully understand the damaging impact that ultra processed food and inflammatory foods can have on our health, our cognitive function, and our energy levels. I lived a busy life and I still do with three children and a full-time career, but back then, that was an excuse to eat food on the run, and use the “convenience” angle.”
She continued: “I can tell you there’s nothing convenient about being chronically sick. Now I make a decision about my health at least two or three times a day when I eat. I choose nourishing whole foods mostly made at home.”
Julia admitted she still treats herself. However, she said she has “changed what those treats look like”.
She said she has ditched refined sugar, candies and sweeties, gluten and dairy filled cakes, and ultra-processed biscuits.
However, her treats now include “delicious blueberries, dark chocolate, date-based mousses, healthy yogurts (no flavourings), and low GI fruit (mostly paired with a handful of nuts) and nut butter-based treats.”
‘Good advice’
In the comments, Julia was supported by her followers.
“Thank you for sharing – I totally agree! Love your work! The food we eat is literally medicine,” one user wrote.
“Me too, thanks for the leadership and inspiration,” another person shared.
“Good advice,” a third remarked.
Julia Bradbury on health scare
Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Julia Bradbury faced another health scare.
She opened up about it last year.
Julia Bradbury health scare
In an interview with OK! magazine last June, Julia revealed that a cyst was found on her brain during an MRI scan.
The scan came about due to Julia wanting to ensure that there were no cancerous issues following her diagnosis and mastectomy in 2021.
“My breast cancer diagnosis made me start exploring all sorts of interesting avenues to do with personalised preventative health and medicine. Since I came out the other side I’m so much more grateful for every day I’m here on planet Earth. I’m very mindful of my health, and it has made me really take it seriously and honour it,” she explained.
“I did a full body MRI scan, including my brain, chest region and abdominal region, looking for anything connected to my breast cancer. I’m grateful to say all’s good on that front. But there was an unexpected discovery of a fortunately benign brain cyst, bang in the centre of my brain, next door to my pineal gland,” Julia added.
How Davina McCall helped
In 2024, fellow TV presenter Davina McCall underwent surgery last year after a cyst was found on her brain.
As a result, Julia got in touch with her neurosurgeon after it was advised that she have it removed. She took his advice.
“My neurosurgeon, Kevin O’Neill, who is Davina’s neurosurgeon, is not concerned. I will be rechecking in six months’ time to check there are no signs of growth, that it isn’t taking up any valuable real estate in my brain,” she explained.
Knowing about her cyst now, Julia has made some life changes to ensure she’s taking good care of her brain. While prioritising sleep and eating healthily, Julia has also quit drinking alcohol.
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For the last couple of years, PC users have been able to grab free games every week from the Epic Games Store. Epic’s Free Games program offers a wide variety of titles to choose from, with the storefront mixing AAA hits with under-the-radar indies. This has helped grow the Epic Games Store over time, as well as shine a spotlight on games that people might have overlooked in an increasingly crowded market.
“In the early days of the Epic Games Store, the intent of the Free Games program was to keep giving players compelling reasons to come back every week as we built an audience and the catalog,” Kyle Billings, director of strategy and business operations at the Epic Games Store, said to GameSpot. “We started monthly while we built up the programming and moved to weekly as soon as we could. In January 2025, we ran a very similar playbook with the mobile store when we launched.”
“We know the Free Games program helps players discover new games or games that they never had a chance to play previously, and it continues to bring us around 8-9 million new users every year. This also helps developers continue to grow exposure for their games. In the end, we see the benefits to both players and the industry.”
Bitcoin has an 8-day winning streak, marking its longest streak since March 2022, as the market remains influenced by macroeconomic factors and geopolitical developments. The recent rally has pushed BTC close to key resistance levels, with the potential for a breakout toward a mid-term target of $80,000–$85,000 or a temporary rebound before a pullback.
Bitcoin’s 8-day winning streak draws market attention
Bitcoin has just posted eight consecutive green daily candles, propelling price action into the $73,000–$75,000 resistance zone, where momentum has begun to plateau.
BTC Price Chart. Source: TradingView
This extended rally reflects relatively steady buying pressure rather than sharp, sudden pumps. However, a notable point is that most of the upward move has occurred without a corresponding surge in trading volume, suggesting the market remains cautious.
Still, the ability to sustain eight consecutive green sessions has been enough to draw traders’ attention, especially as historical patterns show that such streaks are often followed by a significant move in either direction.
Market backdrop over the past few weeks
A mix of macro data and geopolitical shifts has dominated global markets in recent weeks.
In the U.S., the Federal Reserve has maintained a cautious stance as inflation, although easing, remains sticky. February data showed CPI rising 0.3% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year, while core CPI remained around 2.5%.
At the same time, the labor market has started to show signs of weakening, with nonfarm payrolls contracting by 92,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%, adding uncertainty to the policy outlook.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been a major driver behind this rally, with steady inflows helping absorb sell pressure from long-term holders. While inflows remain positive, the buying pace is starting to slow down. This suggests institutional interest might be hitting a temporary ceiling as BTC faces heavy resistance near $75,000.
On the geopolitical front, tensions in the Middle East show no clear signs of easing. Oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel over the past week, increasing concerns about a potential resurgence in inflationary pressure.
Despite these headwinds, financial markets remain in a “controlled risk-on” mode. In crypto markets, funding rates remain positive while open interest continues to rise, indicating that long positions are being built as Bitcoin recovers.
Similar streaks in the past: mixed outcomes
Bitcoin has recorded similar streaks in the past, but the outcomes have not been consistent.
Bitcoin’s 8-day winning streak in the March 2022 chart. Source: TradingView
In March 2022, BTC posted a similar streak of around eight consecutive green candles, pushing the price toward the $47,000 level. The rally did not last long. Over the following 2–3 weeks, the price dropped below $40,000, marking a decline of roughly 15–20% from the local top, before continuing its broader downtrend in the months that followed.
Bitcoin extended its green streak in the July 2021 chart. Source: TradingView
Earlier, in mid-2021, Bitcoin recorded a longer streak of about 10 consecutive days, pushing the price close to $40,000. The market then entered a short correction, with a decline of around 8–12% over 1–2 weeks, before recovering and continuing its upward trend in the following weeks.
Analysts are split on Bitcoin’s next move
Analysts are divided on Bitcoin’s short-term outlook, as technical signals and capital flows present mixed views.
Analyst Aaron Dishner believes the recent rally may be entering its late stage. In a recent post, he noted that the daily RSI has entered overbought territory, while lower timeframes, such as the 4-hour chart, show even higher levels of overheating.
Nine consecutive green daily candles and the bear flag is somehow still intact. BTC broke above the April 7th pivot low at $74,508 and is sitting at $75,633. RSI confirmed overbought at 78.81 on Monday’s close, approaching the previous peaks of 82.59 and 82.07 from January. OBV’s… pic.twitter.com/dsdxF14OSP
— Aaron Dishner (@MooninPapa) March 17, 2026
He also noted that trading volume has not increased in line with price, while the OBV indicator remains flat. According to him, this suggests the current move may be driven more by short squeezes and liquidations rather than sustained buying demand. Similar breakout patterns in the past have also appeared just before pullbacks.
On the other hand, trader Killa sees the current rally as more misleading than a confirmation of a new trend. He argues that consecutive green candles are often accompanied by rapid shifts in sentiment, as investors begin to re-enter the market after a downturn.
From this perspective, the current move could represent a liquidity-driven rebound within a broader trend, with downside risk increasing as leverage builds up. Killa also highlighted the $76,000–$78,000 range as a key area to watch, where a downside retest could occur if buying momentum fails to hold.
Bitcoin enters a key phase as markets await confirmation
Bitcoin’s eight-day winning streak comes as markets remain influenced by macroeconomic data and geopolitical tensions, particularly around energy prices and interest rate expectations.
Compared to previous periods, the current environment does not yet reflect truly loose financial conditions. Although inflation has eased, it remains above the Federal Reserve’s target, and expectations for rate cuts continue to shift. This gives the current move characteristics similar to past rebounds in a more cautious market environment.
At the same time, geopolitical factors continue to play a key role. If tensions ease — particularly if energy prices stabilize — the macro backdrop could become more supportive for crypto markets. Conversely, if conflicts escalate and push oil prices higher, inflationary pressure could return, affecting policy expectations and market liquidity.
For now, the broader picture remains unclear. The current rally shows short-term momentum, but overbought signals and macro uncertainty continue to keep markets cautious. Traders are now watching for further confirmation from incoming data and price action in the coming sessions.
Bitcoin has captured market attention once again after logging eight consecutive green daily candles, its longest winning streak in more than two years. The move has pushed the cryptocurrency to around $74,300, marking a sharp recovery from recent lows and reigniting debate over whether a new bullish phase is underway.
The streak is particularly notable given its rarity. Bitcoin has not recorded such a sustained run of daily gains since early 2024, a period that preceded a broader market expansion. Now, under a far more complex global backdrop, the latest rally is being closely scrutinized by traders and analysts alike.
A Breakout That Triggered the Rally
At the center of the move is a decisive technical breakout. For weeks, Bitcoin had struggled to break above the $72,500 level, a resistance zone that repeatedly capped upward momentum. When that barrier finally gave way, the reaction across derivatives markets was immediate.
A wave of short liquidations swept through the system, forcing traders who had bet on lower prices to buy back their positions. In total, roughly $143 million in Bitcoin short positions were wiped out, alongside more than $200 million across the broader crypto market.
This cascade of forced buying created a classic short squeeze, accelerating Bitcoin’s climb toward the $74,000 range. While such squeezes are not unusual in crypto, the scale and persistence of this move suggest that more than just liquidations may be at play.
8 green candles in a row for Bitcoin
More Than Just a Short Squeeze
Although the short squeeze played a major role, the rally appears to be supported by improving underlying demand.
One of the clearest signals comes from institutional flows. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have recorded approximately $1.3 billion in net inflows so far in March, indicating that large investors are re-entering the market after a period of hesitation. These inflows are typically associated with longer-term positioning, rather than short-term speculation.
This growing institutional presence is helping stabilize the market and may be laying the groundwork for a more sustained upward trend.
Bitcoin’s Resilience During Global Uncertainty
Bitcoin’s recent behavior during geopolitical turmoil has also strengthened its narrative among investors.
When tensions in the Middle East escalated in late February, Bitcoin initially dropped sharply, falling to around $63,000 as global markets reacted. However, the recovery that followed was swift. Within two weeks, Bitcoin had rebounded by roughly 17%, outperforming several traditional assets during the same period.
More importantly, each subsequent sell-off has found support at higher levels. Prices that once dipped below $65,000 now hold above $70,000, forming a pattern of rising lows. This suggests that buyers are stepping in earlier during periods of weakness, a sign often associated with strengthening market structure.
Crypto heat map updated on 17/3/2026
Macro Tailwinds Supporting the Move
Broader macroeconomic conditions have also contributed to the rally.
Easing oil prices and improving economic signals have helped restore risk appetite, pushing capital back into assets like equities and cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s recent correlation with U.S. tech stocks reflects this shift, as both markets respond to similar drivers, including expectations around growth and innovation.
This alignment with traditional risk assets highlights Bitcoin’s evolving role within the global financial system.
A Market Still Showing Caution
Despite the strong price action, sentiment among professional traders remains cautious.
Data from derivatives markets shows that futures premiums are still below typical bullish levels, while options positioning continues to reflect demand for downside protection. Funding rates also remain negative, indicating that many traders are still positioned for potential declines.
This disconnect between price and sentiment creates an unusual dynamic. While the market is moving higher, conviction has not fully followed. In some cases, such conditions can support further gains, as bearish positioning may unwind if the rally continues.
The AI Debate and Mining Concerns
Adding another layer of complexity is a growing debate over the future of Bitcoin mining in the age of artificial intelligence.
Some industry figures argue that AI is emerging as a major competitor for energy resources, offering significantly higher returns per megawatt than traditional mining operations. As a result, several large mining firms have begun shifting their focus toward AI infrastructure, raising concerns about declining network participation and security.
However, others dismiss these fears, pointing to Bitcoin’s built-in difficulty adjustment mechanism. This system automatically recalibrates mining conditions, ensuring that the network remains functional and economically viable even as participants enter or exit.
Supporters also emphasize Bitcoin mining’s flexibility, particularly its ability to utilize surplus or stranded energy, which may limit direct competition with AI in the long term.
Why Bitcoin Keeps Recovering
Bitcoin’s ability to recover quickly from recent shocks has become a defining feature of the current market.
Unlike previous cycles, where downturns often led to prolonged weakness, the latest corrections have been relatively short-lived. Each dip has been met with renewed buying interest, suggesting that demand is quietly building beneath the surface.
This resilience has led some analysts to describe Bitcoin not as a traditional safe-haven asset, but as a 24/7 global liquidity instrument – one that reacts immediately to external events and stabilizes faster than most markets.
Key Levels to Watch
As Bitcoin hovers near $74,000, attention is now focused on the $72,000 to $75,000 range, which has become a critical battleground for market direction.
Holding above this zone would reinforce the case for a sustained uptrend, while a decisive break above $75,000 could open the door to further gains. Conversely, failure to maintain current levels may reveal the recent rally as primarily driven by short-term factors rather than lasting demand.
RSI above 60 and higher lows signal recovery – but BTC is still below the 200-day EMA.
Conclusion
Bitcoin’s eight-day winning streak has provided a powerful signal, but it has also highlighted the complexity of the current market environment.
On one hand, technical strength, institutional inflows, and improving macro conditions point toward growing momentum. On the other, cautious positioning and ongoing structural debates suggest that uncertainty remains.
Whether this marks the beginning of a new bullish phase or simply a temporary surge will depend on how the market behaves in the coming days.
For now, one thing is clear: Bitcoin is moving decisively again – and the market is watching closely.
New YouTube series “The Crypto Castle” dials back the clock to 2015, when Bitcoin was just $250.
Viv Ford stars as Viv, who moves into a house full of early Bitcoin adopters.
The show looks at crypto as a subculture, and how it’s evolved since the early days.
“Crypto culture sucks,” says actor and comedian Viv Ford. “You’ll go to crypto conferences and it’s not what it used to be. It used to be fun degen conferences, and now it’s like, men from JPMorgan talking about leverage or whatever. And you’re, like, what happened?”
With her new YouTube sitcom “The Crypto Castle,” Ford’s aiming to break out of “this insane culture bubble” and reset the clock to the days when crypto was full of promise—and Bitcoin cost just $250 a pop.
Based on her real-life experience, “The Crypto Castle” stars Ford as Viv, a twentysomething drifting around the fringes of the San Francisco tech boom of the mid-2010s, who fetches up in a shared apartment with four Bitcoin bros.
“There’s no comedic, relatable TV show about this wild world—why is that?” she said. “Why is there no ‘Silicon Valley’ for crypto? Why is there no, like, like ‘New Girl’-adjacent show for crypto?”
As well as Viv, the show features Garrett, the “loudest guy in the room,” would-be nation builder Trent, teenage prodigy Ray, and mysterious Frenchman Pierre, all pursuing their dream to change the world with crypto.
In recent years, crypto has typically only popped up in crime movies or been name-checked to add a futuristic gloss to TV shows and films, but Ford’s more interested in “characters that think they are building the future,” she told Decrypt.
“I was really interested in what was the subculture of this thing before it blasted off into the mainstream where everyone could start making money,” she added.
Crypto’s evolving subculture
The show is a historical snapshot of Bitcoin’s evolution, Ford told Decrypt. “In the title card, we have the Bitcoin price graph, and you see it just kind of shoot up, and then you have the arrow of where you are, and it’s when Bitcoin is low. So the viewer is aware of all of the things that are to come,” including the Bitcoin hard fork, the implosion of Mt. Gox, and the rise of Ethereum.
“It’s very much trying to take just those moments of like, will this survive? What does this look like?” And for the Crypto Castle’s residents, their identity is “tied up in this,” she said.
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That identity, she argues, is rooted in the idea of subcultures more generally, rather than crypto specifically. “A lot of the people that were in it at the start left, and that’s really interesting,” she said. “I think probably the reason is because these people, actually, they’re less so lovers of crypto and they’re more so lovers of subculture—of finding the thing before the mainstream finds the thing. And so they’re just on a mission to always find that thing.”
With the departure of those early pioneers, “there’s a sad evolution of the culture where it just went to, like, ‘How can you make money?’” she lamented. “As this industry tries to mature, tries to be taken more seriously, I’m like, ‘Wait, it’s a joke.’ Can we go back to when it was, like, just this hilarious joke?”
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Tom Holland recently took to social media and revealed that the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer would be released in several parts. This began on March 17 with a clip showing Holland’s eponymous superhero swinging through the city carrying a civilian — a visual that’s very reminiscent of the cover of Marvel’s “Amazing Fantasy” #15. There has been plenty of hype for Spidey’s return to Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and we are happy to report the full trailer for “Brand New Day” is finally upon us.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” takes place four years after the events of the previous movie, which saw Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) erase everyone’s minds so they’d forget about our hero. Spidey’s loved ones no longer remember that he exists, but a hero’s work never stops, as he must protect New York City from dastardly villains.
Marvel’s 2025 box office returns suggests the MCU has fallen from grace, but “Spider-Man” movies tend to do some serious numbers. The previous film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” grossed almost $2 billion worldwide, so here’s hoping that “Brand New Day” continues that trend. Watch the trailer above.
There’s a lot going on in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Hoo-boy, there’s a lot going on here! Obviously, no one remembers who the heck Peter Parker is now (thanks to the events of “No Way Home”), which means Tom Holland’s Peter has to mope around watching MJ (Zendaya) seemingly move on without him. But he’s not completely alone! As this trailer establishes pretty quickly, Spidey and Frank “The Punisher” Castle, played by Jon Bernthal, are pals. Or at least … acquainted (Peter calls him “Frank” so they’re at least on a first-name basis).
The Punisher isn’t the only Marvel player turning up. At one point in the trailer, Peter goes to a college classroom to talk to none other than Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo. Banner sadly doesn’t recognize who Peter is, of course, but that might change.
Elsewhere in the trailer, we see Peter is undergoing some sort of strange physical change. A metamorphosis, if you will. And the metamorphosis is described by an off-screen character who is clearly played by legendary character actor and “The Thing” star Keith David (!), because he has a very distinct voice that you can immediately pick up on. Who is he playing? What’s his deal? Why is he so cool? We’ll find out when “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.
The Turkey Soft Skills Training Market was valued at USD 326.24 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 829.47 Million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 10.92% from 2026 to 2034. The market is witnessing steady growth due to increasing corporate focus on workforce productivity, rising demand for leadership development, and the growing need for communication and interpersonal skills across industries. As organizations prioritize employee engagement and efficiency, structured soft skills training programs are becoming an integral part of professional development strategies.
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Study Assumption YearsBase Year: 2025Historical Years: 2020-2025Forecast Period: 2026-2034
Turkey Soft Skills Training Market Key Takeaways• The Turkey soft skills training market size reached USD 326.24 Million in 2025.• The Turkey soft skills training market reached USD 829.47 Million in 2034.• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.92 % during 2026-2034.• Increasing demand for leadership, communication, and productivity training is supporting market expansion.• Organizations are investing in employee development to improve performance and workplace collaboration.• Digital learning platforms are enabling wider access to training programs across industries.• The BFSI sector leads the market with a 25% share in 2025, driven by the need for customer engagement and compliance training.
Market Growth FactorsThe market in Turkey is expanding due to the rising emphasis on workforce capability enhancement across corporate sectors. Companies are focusing on leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to improve operational efficiency and employee performance. Management and leadership training programs are gaining traction as organizations seek to develop strong decision-making capabilities among employees. Additionally, communication and productivity training is increasingly adopted to enhance workplace collaboration and customer interaction.
The adoption of digital platforms is transforming the delivery of soft skills training. Online learning solutions provide flexibility and cost efficiency, allowing organizations to train employees across multiple locations. The shift toward remote and hybrid work environments has further accelerated the demand for virtual training modules. These platforms support interactive learning through webinars, simulations, and real-time feedback, improving the overall effectiveness of training programs.
Another key driver is the growing involvement of academic institutions and government bodies in skill development initiatives. Educational institutions are integrating soft skills training into their curriculum to prepare students for professional environments. Government-supported training programs are also promoting workforce readiness, especially in sectors such as healthcare, retail, and hospitality. This collaborative approach is strengthening the overall training ecosystem in Turkey.
Market SegmentationBy Soft Skill Type:• Management and Leadership• Administration and Secretarial• Communication and Productivity• Teamwork• Personal Development• Others
By Channel Provider:• Corporate/Enterprise• Academic/Education• Government
By Sourcing:• In-house• Outsourced
By Delivery Mode:• Online• Offline
By End Use Industry:• BFSI• Hospitality• Healthcare• Retail• Media and Entertainment• Others
The BFSI segment dominates the market, accounting for 25% share in 2025, supported by continuous training requirements in customer service, compliance, and relationship management.
Regional InsightsMajor urban centers in Turkey are emerging as key hubs for professional training services due to the concentration of corporate offices and educational institutions. Cities with strong industrial and service sectors are witnessing higher demand for structured training programs. The expansion of multinational companies and startups is further contributing to the adoption of soft skills training across diverse industries.
Recent Developments & TrendsThe market is experiencing a shift toward personalized and role-specific training programs. Organizations are adopting customized learning modules tailored to job roles and industry requirements. The integration of interactive technologies such as virtual classrooms and simulation-based learning is improving training outcomes.
Blended learning approaches combining online and offline training are becoming increasingly popular. Companies are leveraging data analytics to assess employee performance and design targeted training interventions. This trend is helping organizations achieve measurable improvements in productivity and employee engagement.
Key PlayersThe market includes a mix of local training providers, global consulting firms, and educational institutions offering specialized soft skills development programs. These players are focusing on expanding their digital training capabilities and enhancing course offerings to meet evolving industry demands.
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Cillian Murphy does one thing more than anything else in Peaky Blinders: smoke. Across the series, he lights up more than 3,000 cigarettes.
Think about it — Tommy Shelby rarely appears on screen without one. It is absolutely one of the character’s defining traits.
He’s not alone. Arthur, Ada, and plenty of others smoke throughout the show — but Murphy’s tally dwarfs everyone else’s.
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With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man arriving this week, there’s one obvious question: how did he actually manage it?
Cillian Murphy didn’t smoke real cigarettes (Credit: BBC)
How Cillian Murphy smoked over 3,000 cigarettes in Peaky Blinders
Murphy didn’t smoke real cigarettes while filming Peaky Blinders or The Immortal Man. Instead, he used herbal cigarettes — containing no nicotine or tobacco.
Speaking to The Independent in 2019, “People did smoke all day [back then] and it just became a Tommy thing.
“People did smoke all day [back then] and it just became a Tommy thing.
“There were these rose cigarettes that are herbal – Steve [Knight, the creator] would joke they’re one of your five a day. I asked the prop guys to count how many I smoked just out of interest, and they think it’s something like 3,000.”
That’s not to say they’re healthy. For example, Honeyrose (a company that produces similar cigarettes) warns on its website that they still contain tar and carbon monoxide, and packs still come with health warnings.
In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Murphy spoke about his experience with herbal cigarettes.
“I’ve smoked so many fake cigarettes for Peaky and [Oppenheimer]. My next character will not be a smoker. They can’t be good for you. Even herbal cigarettes have health warnings now,” he said.
Cillian Murphy doesn’t smoke in real life (Credit: BBC)
Why Tommy Shelby rubs cigarettes across his lips
That signature move — rubbing the cigarette across his lips — wasn’t originally planned. It came from a practical issue on set.
Murphy explained that the cigarettes would stick to his lips if he didn’t prepare them first, so he started brushing them across his mouth before lighting up.
Over time, it became part of Tommy Shelby’s identity.
Murphy explained to BBC Radio 1: “That comes from the fact that the cigarettes, we cut the filter off or do we leave the filter on I cannot recall, but anyway if you don’t rub them across your lips initially, they will stick.
“That just became this sort of idiosyncrasy but it was out of necessity because otherwise the cigarettes would stick to my lip and I just kept doing it and it became a Tommy thing.
“These things develop over the course of the show.”
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This article was originally written in 2014, then updated in 2021, and is now freshly updated for 2026. It feels like a good time to do so – I have four new shoemakers to add, but no plans to try new ones soon.
I also feel more positive about bespoke shoemaking in general. Looking back on my early shoes, the experience was patchy and the fit rarely better than ready-to-wear. The product was often beautiful, but the fit let them down.
In the past five years, I’ve had a second pair from Yohei Fukuda, which have been just as good as the first. I’ve had a good pair from Seiji McCarthy. And I’ve had an excellent experience with Canons, which is particularly useful given they’re in London and so more accessible.
Here are the 20 shoemakers I have tried, now divided into sections for those I would recommend, those with significant caveats, and the brands that are more akin to made to measure.
Please note that when these posts are updated, the historic comments are carried across from one update to the next. So some of the comments below date back to 2014. You can change the order from oldest to newest, if you want to see the most recent comments.
This are partner articles to this including the ‘Tailors I have known’, which does something similar but with 61 bespoke tailors. There is also one on shirtmakers (21) here, and one on made-to-measure.
The wall of lasts at Canons in London
TOP RECOMMENDATIONS
Canons
I have had one pair of bespoke oxfords from Canons so far, but they were the most comfortable bespoke shoes I’ve ever had. Elegant and well made, but roomy without being loose, I was impressed and we are now working on a loafer.
Canons are based in North London but grew out of Foster & Son when it was on Jermyn Street. The Foster & Son name is being re-used, but more on accessories and ready-made shoes that will be constructed in Northampton.
The Canons team – led by owner Simon Bolzoni – is also one of the most forward-thinking I’ve come across, both in terms of production techniques and managing the business. They give me hope for bespoke shoemaking as a whole, as well as their particular business.
My Yohei Fukuda oxfords
Yohei Fukuda
I now have two pairs of oxfords from Yohei, with the first pair five years old, and they have been very good. The shape is sharp, even chiselled, but they are more comfortable than any ready-to-wear oxford on me (that might not seem like a big claim, but trust me it can be, at least on a first pair of bespoke).
With the first pair that Yohei made, we didn’t even have a fitting as I only met him once in Japan. The second pair involved a fitting, and the fit improved, as you would expect.
I would highly recommend Yohei, especially for this slightly sharper style of shoe.
Seiji McCarthy cutting open my trial shoes
Seiji McCarthy
Seiji is a Japanese/American living in Tokyo, and is particularly known for making bespoke shoes in an American style – classic penny loafers, longwings and so on. He made me a pair of cordovan loafers inspired by Alden full straps, and they have been great. Not quite as good a fit as Canons, perhaps, but very close and it’s usually harder to get a perfect fit in a loafer.
Seiji is a smaller operation than either of the two above, and has had some problems meeting demand in recent years. But he does offer a made-to-order programme that could work well for some people, with minimal changes to fit of the shoe but the same excellent make.
Finished Roberto Ugolini boots
ALSO RECOMMENDED
Roberto Ugolini
Roberto made me a pair of suede boots, a process made easier by the fact that although he is based in Florence, I visit there twice a year for Pitti. (He also travels to New York, but not London.)
The fit was good, which was a relief because one or two friends had had issues. Partly I feel this might be a matter of experience – being able to tell a shoemaker how you want a shoe to fit is an underestimated part of the process, and one that may have been a reason my experiences with shoes from Stefano Bemer and Gaziano & Girling, for example, were not as good.
Masaru’s shoes, with little issues around the joints
Masaru Okuyama
Masaru Okuyama is a Japanese shoemaker, based in Hong Kong. He made me the dark-brown oxfords shown above (a recurring style, but it is the one I wear the most). They were superbly made, and I think reflect at a broader level the excellence that Japanese shoemakers have brought to the industry – whether working in Hong Kong, Italy or England.
The fit was also good. Not the best, but then a first pair of bespoke often isn’t – something that I think should put off most readers that are unsure about committing the time and money. The last was also a little long and there was a bit too much room in the vamp, both of which I would have changed had I commissioned a second pair.
My second pair of Stefano Bemer
Stefano Bemer
I am rather emotional about my Stefano Bemer shoes, given I was measured and the first pair ordered from Stefano, before he passed away. I had three pairs in total: tan oxfords, tobacco-suede oxfords and hatchgrain oxfords (above).
The fit of the first pair was quite good, but we did have issues with the in-step and the way the elongated toe-cap bent the vamp. These was looked at on the second pair, which were better. And the third demonstrated a way that bespoke can be more accessible – they were partly machine made, on my bespoke last, under the ‘Blue bespoke’ offering from Bemer.
Overall I’d say there was a tendency to make the shoes too tight, which has affected how much I wear them today, but as noted this is a communication issue as much as an execution one.
The Templeman shoes with hand-sewn apron or ‘lake’
Nicholas Templeman
Nicholas Templeman is an ex-John Lobb shoemaker, and his approach is best thought of as grounded in that tradition, with a slightly wider appreciation of styles elsewhere.
He made me a pair of grained derbys with a beautiful chain stitch around the apron (above). The fit was good, and comfortable immediately. I also liked the subtle styling, with no work lacking in the waist or heel, but less extreme shape than some other makers.
The facings needed to be tweaked a couple of times, to get them to line up better when laced on my foot. In retrospect the style was also a mistake – a pretty elongated shoe in a casual material. But that’s the customer’s responsibility – the only thing the maker could do better generally is have more styles available to see before ordering.
Nick has now moved from the UK to Vancouver, Canada.
My G&G shoes on a regular G&G adelaide style
Gaziano & Girling
I had three pairs of bespoke from Tony, Dean and co – a seamless slip-on in hatchgrain leather, an oxford adelaide (pictured above) and a suede slip-on (below). The adelaides were made in the wrong colour originally, and were subsequently patinated to the dark-brown you can see here.
Those shoes are among my best-fitting bespoke. But it helped that the style is quite a standard G&G one – this was not starting from scratch on a new design. The seamless loafers were beautiful, and one of my favourite pairs from a style point of view. But the fit was trickier, and I eventually had to give those away. More on the suede slip-ons below.
As a side note, I would recommend the made-to-order service from G&G, which is often all a customer needs to get an improved fit.
A fitting for the Daniel Wegan slip-ons
OTHERS
Daniel Wegan / Catella
These suede slip-ons were made while Daniel Wegan was at Gaziano & Girling, and they are Gaziano & Girling shoes. However, Daniel made a new last for them, as well as making and fitting them throughout. So now that Daniel is set up on his own, they do provide some experience of his service as well.
The loafers were probably the most beautiful in terms of the sole and heel work I’ve had, with a thin sculpted waist and pitched heel. The shape was also very elegant. The fit wasn’t the best though, and despite a couple of tries at stretching them to fix that, I no longer wear them.
Cleverley double-monks – not quite the style intended
Cleverley
I had three pairs of bespoke shoes made with Cleverley – brown cap-toes,black imitation brogues and Russian-reindeer monk straps (above). The process of making them was covered in detail, over 13 posts, so there is no lack of information on them.
However, I had a few issues with the fit of the first couple of pairs, specifically around the outside joints and my little toe. This was mitigated with stretching, but they still weren’t the best fit. I only have the black ones now, and mostly because they are beautifully made. I wear the Yohei Fukudas far more, because they’re a better fit.
The advice on style could also have been better, with the monk straps, for example, not made in the more casual last shape I had requested.
The shape of the Savoia shoes
Stivaleria Savoia
Savoia is a Milanese shoemaker, and an old, storied one. ‘Stivaleria’ means bootmaker, and the company was founded by the makers of boots for the Savoia, or Savoy, cavalry. They have changed ownership over the years, however, and now focus more on ready-made and clothing more generally.
The shoes that Savoia made me (above) were OK in the fit, but lacked something in the style. This wasn’t just the absence of bespoke touches like fine waists or heels; Lobb and others do that too. It was more the fact that the shoes looked like old-fashioned and perhaps even characterless. I do like rounder, wider shoes often (such as Aldens) but these weren’t to my taste from a style point of view.
Carreducker’s nicely designed boots
Carreducker
Carreducker are the absolutely lovely Deborah and James, based in London, who make bespoke shoes but also spend a lot of time teaching shoemaking and other general leather-working classes. (They taught me here, quite how hard it is to do saddle stitching!)
They made me a pair of bespoke boots, with the specific aim of developing a bespoke system that could work remotely – measuring and fitting done at home with the help of James over video link – and be cheaper because of some elements stitched by machine.
The result was pretty good, though a little roomier than I had anticipated and the finishing not quite at the level of the other top shoemakers here.
My first pair of Saint Crispin’s
SEMI-BESPOKE / MADE TO MEASURE
Saint Crispin’s
We’re now into semi-bespoke. Saint Crispin’s do offer a bespoke service, but it’s not one used that much. They are better known for a handmade shoe made on an adjusted last – so without multiple fittings – and being cheaper as a result.
I have had two pairs of shoes and two pairs of boots made, with the first being the wing-tips shown above. The make of the shoes has been fantastic, and I couldn’t recommend that more highly, given the price. However, there have been issues with the fit, with the two boots working out a lot better than the two pairs of shoes. The latter have both needed to be relasted, but still weren’t as good.
However if the fit can work for you, it’s the first thing I’d recommend to a reader looking to upgrade on RTW, but not sure about bespoke.
Semi-bespoke from Petru & Claymoor
Petru & Claymoor
I put Petru & Claymoor here in the list, because they also make in Romania, like Saint Crispin’s, and are similar in style as well. The shoes above were made for me during lockdown, and so measured and fitted remotely. They do offer full bespoke, but I include the shoes in more of a semi-bespoke section for that reason.
The shoes were very well made, although rather stiff. They also fitted well, which was impressive given the remote process. But that lack of direct communication probably affected the style, as they were made particularly wide in the joints, creating a wide shoe that I didn’t like so much the style of.
The beautiful but not so well-fitting Rivoltas
Rivolta
Rivolta are based in Milan. Their inclusion here should be heavily qualified by the fact that I had boots made by them 16 years ago, and I’m told their process has changed since then.
They used an electronic foot-scanning machine to make a last for me, which was then made into (beautifully crafted) suede boots. Unfortunately the scanning process didn’t work perfectly, and they didn’t fit. They were subsequently remade, and much improved, but still didn’t work out in the long term.
Interestingly, there was a bit of a vogue for these machines back then, with old brand Lodger using one too. And this resurfaces all the time – it never seems to help much, but clearly the makers continue to pitch it.
The patinated, very Italian Santonis
Santoni
I’m not a particular fan of the Santoni style of shoe. But I was interested in trying out the service when it was offered – as part of work for a mainstream magazine years ago – because it’s always interesting to see how bigger brands handle a bespoke type of service.
The shoes were nice, but I think more like an extension of the ready-to-wear, so semi-bespoke or made to measure. So although a new last was made, the fit around the arch and heel was not that precise. And that goes for the make too: the welt and sole were hand-sewn, but the look is still very much of a RTW Santoni shoe.
A lovely tan, these Tim Little chelseas
Tim Little
The Tim Little brand (at Grenson) used to offer a little-discussed bespoke service, with Tim doing the consultation in his shop and the measuring and pattern-making being done by Tony Botterill. The key attraction was the price, which back in 2014 when I had my boots made, was £1950 for the first pair and £900 thereafter (once the last was done).
Tim was upfront from the beginning that the shoes would have none of the delicacies of top bespoke – the shaped waists, pitched heels and so on. But they would be hand-sewn on a bespoke last. And that delivered, in that the fit was good (after an initial fitting where I couldn’t get the boots on!).
However, the materials are still at a Grenson level, and I feel like this is a bit of a mismatch. I wouldn’t use the service again, preferring decent-fitting higher-quality RTW, or an adjusted last from the likes of Saint Crispin’s, if I wanted something cheaper.
Colouring the Foster & Son oxfords
INCOMPLETE / HISTORIC
Foster & Son (old business)
I had a pair of dark-brown oxfords made with Foster & Son years ago (above), but given the shop is now closed and the team very different at Canons, who took over the business, it’s no longer that relevant. The fit of them was OK, but there were issues with the finish, where the heavily patination began to quickly flake off.
Norman Vilalta
Norman is one of my favourite people in the world – a wonderful person and a great craftsman. We started a project to make a bespoke pair of boots years ago (below), and did get to the fitting stage, in waste leather, but couldn’t agree on a style. Perhaps because I had in mind something more traditionally English, and not so much what Norman normally makes.
Calzoleria Carlino
I tried making a bespoke pair of shoes with Calzoleria Carlino, the Italian maker based in Sassuolo, Modena, in a process that was done remotely during Covid. Riccardo was very attentive and the fit shoes that were delivered were pretty good for remote, with discomfort only across the folds of the toes. However, that issue with the fit and the style not being quite what I wanted meant that I didn’t wear them.
A fitting shoe for the Vilalta boots that never were
