Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas
Inspirational lives, careers, stories and lessons of fascinating people from all walks of life who are brought together by hotels, one way or another.
Episodes
134 episodes
Life Lessons and the Magic of Christmas: A Conversation with Mrs. Ilona Markosyan
This Christmas week, we sit down with Mrs. Ilona Markosyan, who shares her inspiring journey from Armenia to Greece and finally to Cyprus. Ilona opens up about the universal truths that unite us, love, acceptance, and
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Episode 134
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56:45
Transforming Life into Art: A Conversation with Lina Husseini
In this episode, we sit down with Lina Maalouf Husseini, a French-Lebanese, self-taught artist.Lina's art bridges cultures, influenced by her life between Lebanon and France. Known for her contemporary approach, she transforms ord...
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Episode 133
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20:59
Behind the Pages: The Journey of Anna-Maria Athanasiou
Anna-Maria Athanasiou, a Greek Cypriot author from Leeds, began her writing journey in secret, jotting down her first stories on napkins. Her debut novel, Waiting for Summer, grew from these humble beginnings into a 900-page best-seller, eventu...
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Episode 132
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40:34
Journey to a Plant-Based Life: An Interview with Holly Johnson
In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to introduce Holly Johnson. Holly is the inspiring editor of Vegan Food & Living magazine and the host of the Simply Vegan podcast.During our conversation, Holly will share her personal...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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33:54
True Hospitality and the Cypriot Spirit with Rebecca Pierides
In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Pierides, a Cypriot leader in the hospitality industry and Managing Director at Churchill Hotel Management, which operates the Crowne Plaza Limassol. With years of experience Rebecca shares her passion for...
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Episode 130
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33:25
Taras Lozhenko’s Flavorful Journey with Octopus Microbrewery
In this episode, we sit down with Taras Lozhenko, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and one of the passionate founders of Octopus Microbrewery, a rising local favorite in Cyprus. Located in Sotira, near Ayia Napa, Octo Microbrewery is known for its unfi...
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Episode 129
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33:20
Building Community with Christine Keeble Watson & CIWOT
In this episode, we’re so happy to introduce Christine Keeble Watson, a founding member and Past President of Cyprus International Women of Today (CIWOT). Christine has been with CIWOT since it was established in 2009, and with her extensive ex...
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Episode 128
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31:37
From Armenia to Success: Lusine Mirzoyan, Director at Vestnik Kipra!
In this podcast, we’ll meet Lusine and hear her inspiring journey from Armenia to Cyprus, filled with challenges she faced along the way. With her positive outlook and sharp mind, Lusine has achieved remarkable success in Cyprus. She is the Dir...
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Episode 127
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26:43
Unlocking Longevity with George Xydas and Swiss Medical Center
In this episode, we are joined by George Xydas, co-founder of the Swiss Biological Medical Center in Cyprus. George shares the story behind the center, which focuses on holistic health and wellness by integrating advanced medical practices with...
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Episode 126
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58:15
Baria Alamuddin on Politics, Human Rights, and Raising Powerful Women
In this episode, we sit down with Baria Alamuddin, a renowned British-Lebanese journalist and writer, whose passion for her work shines through her decades-long career. An award-winning journalist and editor of Media Services Syndicate, Baria h...
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Episode 125
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16:05
Balancing Cultures, Careers, and Motherhood with Carine Khoury
In this episode of Hotel Talk, we are thrilled to welcome Carine Khoury Niemann, the visionary director of Floral Image, a sustainable flower service based in Cyprus. Join us as we explore her unique experiences growing up in a multicultural en...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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32:37
Symphony of Minds with Eleni Savva
Eleni Savva is a storyteller at heart, with a background in filmmaking and coaching. Having lived most of her life in London, she’s traveled the world capturing human stories and connecting with diverse cultures. Her experiences naturally led h...
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Episode 123
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24:34
Traveling the World with Richi Shah I Episode 122
Richi Shah is an Indian social media influencer, and content creator. Originally from Mumbai, Richi began her career as an accountant but soon discovered her passion for social media. Through her creative content, she started collaborating with...
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Episode 122
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25:42
Clementine Ynna: Finding Strength in Every Challenge I Episode 121
Clementine Ynna, born in France and now living in Paphos, Cyprus, is a Muscular Dystrophy expert, a talented author, and a loving mother who has turned her personal challenges into a mission of hope.Her life changed when her young son w...
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Episode 121
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42:51
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Kiera Chaplin - Leading with Vision, Passion, and Purpose I Episode 120
Kiera Chaplin, a businesswoman and philanthropist, is carving out her own path while honouring the legacy of her iconic family name. In this series, we will explore her journey from a successful modelling and acting career to her current ventur...
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Episode 120
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29:05
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 119 with Agni Scott - Female actor in the Netflix No 1 movie ‘Find Me Falling’
Agni Scott is the main female actor in the Netflix No 1 movie ‘Find Me Falling’ who played alongside Harry Connick Jr in this romantic and humorous film. She is even more beautiful in real life and shares with us some of her history, how she go...
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Episode 119
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48:46
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 118 with Princess Katarina of Serbia - What it means to be Royal
Princess Katarina of Serbia shares some incredible stories with us along with inspiring insights into what it means to be Royal, with her love of the outdoors, growing up with apples and being the only daughter of the family. She is a descenden...
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Episode 118
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26:46
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 117 with Amal Daraghmeh Masri - Editor in Chief and CEO of the Middle East Business News and Magazine and the founder and CEO of Ougarit Group
Amal Daraghmeh Masri is the Editor in Chief and CEO of the Middle East Business News and Magazine and the founder and CEO of Ougarit Group. She lives in Palestine and tells us honestly what life is like there on a daily basis and her hopes for ...
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Episode 117
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45:31
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 116 with Fawzi Azar - Interior architect and designer behind GOLDEN MONKEY AUTHENTIC THAI RESTAURANT
A short and sweet episode where you can smile and find out more about the concept, design and early history of our GOLDEN MONKEY AUTHENTIC THAI RESTAURANT. Fawzi Azar is not only the interior architect and designer behind this incredible ...
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Episode 116
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30:16
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 115 with Alexander Novicov - Brand storyteller, a speaker, and an author
Alexander Novicov is a brand storyteller, a speaker, and the author of a Seth Godin endorsed book called ‘Not Another Pair of Shoes’. Living in London but having grown up in Cyprus, he tells us a little about his own personal journey but more i...
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Episode 115
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39:10
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 114 with Simon Maguire - co-founder of Rockingham Partners and the Managing Director of the New Forest Hotel Collection
Simon Maguire is the co-founder of Rockingham Partners and the Managing Director of the New Forest Hotel Collection. He has a passion for hospitality spanning over two decades and talks frankly about the pros and cons of the industry as well as...
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Episode 114
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55:18
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 113 with Stephany Piper - Certified nutrition therapist & nutritional scientist of Germany
Stephany Piper shares with us her views on weight loss, microbiome, food intolerance, calories, healthy weight apps and more. She is a Certified nutrition therapist & nutritional scientist of Germany, studying for over six years and now wor...
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Episode 113
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42:44
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 112 with Stelana Kliris - A writer, producer and director, and her New Romantic comedy movie ‘Find me Falling’
Stelana Kliris is the trailblazer who put Cyprus on Netflix’s map… she is a writer, producer and director, and her New Romantic comedy movie ‘Find me Falling’ staring Harry Connick Jr is premiering on Netflix worldwide on the 19th July 2024. In...
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Episode 112
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0:19
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 111 with Maria Raporport - Marketing and Parents Relationship Director and Leadership Coordinator of The Island Private School in Limassol.
Maria Raporport is the Marketing and Parents Relationship Director and Leadership Coordinator of The Island Private School in Limassol. In this episode we discuss the vision behind this innovative school, with three different curriculums and me...
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Episode 111
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31:01
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 110 with Mr Michael Demosthenous - Managing Director of Elpis Tourism and Hospitality Seminars Ltd and an Expert Tourism Consultant and Certified Trainer.
Michael Demosthenous is the Managing Director of Elpis Tourism and Hospitality Seminars Ltd and an Expert Tourism Consultant and Certified Trainer. In this fiery episode, many topics are discussed, different points of view raised and industry p...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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44:21