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Two Worlds, One Me
Slavenka Vukovic-Bryan
55 episodes
2 months ago
In this deeply moving and deliciously evocative episode, I talk to Irina Janakievska – a North-Macedonian-British writer, recipe developer and author of the acclaimed The Balkan Kitchen. Born in Skopje, raised in Kuwait, and now based in London, Irina shares her remarkable journey across continents, cultures and careers – from corporate law to culinary storytelling. We talk about her vibrant multicultural upbringing, the legacy of former Yugoslavia, finding home in more than one place and how...
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In this deeply moving and deliciously evocative episode, I talk to Irina Janakievska – a North-Macedonian-British writer, recipe developer and author of the acclaimed The Balkan Kitchen. Born in Skopje, raised in Kuwait, and now based in London, Irina shares her remarkable journey across continents, cultures and careers – from corporate law to culinary storytelling. We talk about her vibrant multicultural upbringing, the legacy of former Yugoslavia, finding home in more than one place and how...
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Two Worlds, One Me
Irina
In this deeply moving and deliciously evocative episode, I talk to Irina Janakievska – a North-Macedonian-British writer, recipe developer and author of the acclaimed The Balkan Kitchen. Born in Skopje, raised in Kuwait, and now based in London, Irina shares her remarkable journey across continents, cultures and careers – from corporate law to culinary storytelling. We talk about her vibrant multicultural upbringing, the legacy of former Yugoslavia, finding home in more than one place and how...
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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Noya
In this episode, I speak with the incredible Noya Paulin – Vietnamese-born chef, entrepreneur, and the heart behind Noya’s Kitchen, one of Bath’s most celebrated restaurants. Noya shares her powerful journey, beginning in a coastal village in Vietnam, escaping the aftermath of war as a child refugee, and eventually building a new life in the UK. We talk about the resilience of her family, the challenges of growing up between two cultures, and how food became a beautiful way to stay connected ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Biljana
In this captivating episode of Two Worlds, One Me, I welcome the remarkable Biljana Lipic, affectionately known as Bee. Born in Sarajevo, in the former Yugoslavia—a country that no longer exists—Biljana’s journey is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and resilience.Now living on a houseboat in Cornwall, Biljana is a dance artist, Argentine tango teacher, and choreographer. Her story unfolds as a tapestry of creativity and reinvention, from her beginnings as a graphic designer to b...
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6 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Silvia
Welcome back to "Two Worlds, One Me" I’m thrilled to introduce you to a truly inspiring guest - Silvia Leal.Silvia, originally from vibrant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, now calls Copenhagen, Denmark, her home. For the past six and half years, with many challenges on the way, Silvia has been building a remarkable life in this Nordic city, balancing her career, family, and passions. With a background in engineering and an extraordinary knack for communication, Silvia thrives in her role at Ørs...
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8 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Susan Fang
Today, we're diving into the extraordinary journey of Susan Fang, a leading figure in East Asia's education sector. With over two decades of expertise, Susan has been pivotal in linking East Asian students with UK higher education and independent schools.But Susan's story is more than just professional success. She's a passionate advocate for British education, bridging the gap between East and West. Despite juggling parenting and a busy schedule, Susan finds solace in the great ou...
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1 year ago
57 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Laura
In this new episode of our podcast, we are thrilled to introduce the incredibly talented Laura Marin, a 19-year-old Galician-Portuguese Philology student from the University of Coruña in Spain. Laura has garnered widespread attention on social media, charming audiences with her acoustic covers of Balkan songs—a passion that ignited when she was just a nine-year-old. Her self-taught mastery of Serbian and Croatian showcases her deep love for the music of the former Yugoslavia, steering her tow...
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1 year ago
53 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Cody
Welcome to the latest episode of Two Worlds One Me! In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Cody McClain Brown, an Oklahoma native whose journey led him to Croatia after falling in love with a Croatian girl. Cody's captivating story unfolds in his bestselling book, "Chasing a Croatian Girl." Join us as we delve into Cody's roots in Oklahoma, his early passion for drawing, and the serendipitous encounter that changed his life forever. Discover the warmth of Croatian hospitality t...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Ramajana
I am thrilled to introduce a guest whose life story is as diverse and captivating as the many places she's called home - Ramayana Mabita. Ramayana's life is a tapestry of experiences -she's been a refugee, an immigrant, and now, a serial expat, having lived in seven countries across three continents.Our journey with Ramayana starts with a fascinating revelation. I first came across her story on Davide Bailey's podcast, 'Englishman in the Balkans,' and was so intrigued by her experiences ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Manan
Join us in this episode as we delve into the intriguing journey of Hafiz Abdul Manan, a seasoned engineer, passionate YouTuber, and a man whose life's canvas spans across continents.Originally from Pakistan, he moved to Estonia when he was 27 years old, and it's been eight years since his big move. He'll tell us about how he feels he's learned more in these eight years than in his entire life.Professionally, Manan is an engineer with over seven years of experience in the automotive industry. ...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Ivan
Hold onto your headphones because our latest episode is here, and it was well worth the wait! This time, we're sitting down with a true adventurer, Ivan Djogic, who seamlessly bridges the worlds of Croatia and Iran. While most people dream of exploring the West, Ivan chose a different path—a road less traveled to the East. He embarked on a remarkable journey to Iran, a destination many wouldn't even dare to consider. And the surprise? After just five and a half years living there, he now...
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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
David
Join me in this episode of "Two Worlds, One Me", as I sit down with the fascinating David Bailey, or as he likes to call himself, Pejcinovic-Bailey. David has had an extraordinary life, starting with his career as a soldier, serving in Germany and the UK from mid to late 90s. But that was just the beginning.After leaving the military, David embarked on a new adventure as a broadcaster, working for renowned organisations like the BBC, Independent Radio, and British Forces Broadcasting. H...
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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Arlyn
Welcome to today's podcast episode featuring an incredible guest, Arlyn Kostelac. Arlyn has lived in three different worlds throughout her life - the Philippines where she was born, Japan where she spent seven years, and the US where she currently resides.In this episode, we have a delightful chat with Arlyn about her experiences navigating these diverse cultures and how they've influenced her identity. We delve into the challenges Arlyn faced during her childhood, her perseverance in fightin...
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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Margo
In this podcast episode, you'll meet Margo D'Heygere. Margo's two worlds are Belgium and Denmark, and she loves to explore new cultures.In Denmark, Margo runs a buddy program that helps newcomers settle in easily. When she's not working, Margo likes to hang out with friends, try different food, and exercise. Margo is a very brave and curious person who enjoys learning and experiencing other cultures. During our chat, we talk about how important family and friends are in Denmark, the conc...
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2 years ago
38 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Moonie
Today I have the pleasure of featuring an amazing and inspirational businesswoman, Moonie Zhu. Moonie comes from two cultural worlds, China and Germany, and in this episode, she takes us on a journey through her childhood in Nanjing and shares with us her experiences and insights from her life.Moonie also talks about her decision to study in Germany and her first impressions of the country. She shares how her fearless attitude during her youth helped her navigate through unfamiliar territorie...
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2 years ago
41 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Ian
My guest today is Ian Foster. His two worlds are England and Austria.Ian started his career with a degree in Southeast Asian studies from the University of Hull. Being very linguistically able, he studied quite a few different languages, with German being one of them. In 2015, he did an MBA in sustainable management and runs two companies. He has been married to a wonderful Austrian wife for 32 years now, and he has two grown up children.In our conversation we talk about his...
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2 years ago
53 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Shoko
Today, I would like to introduce you to my wonderful guest - Shoko Doherty. Her two worlds are Japan and Wales.Shoko is a CEO of Celtic English Academy, a British council accredited English language school in Cardiff.She is originally from Omuta, Fukuoka coal mining region of Japan.Shoko is educated in both Japan and Wales and has a music degree from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. She has a great interest in music, heritage, and culture of Wales and a stron...
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2 years ago
49 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Soumaya
My amazing guest today is Soumaya Khalifa. Her two worlds are Egypt and the US.Soumaya specializes in intercultural communication, leadership development, religion in the workplace, corporate diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging.In our conversation, she tells us the story of her family's journey from Egypt to the States and how it all started. Along the way we talk about what it has been like living as an American Muslim and how she decided to start weari...
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2 years ago
51 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Leah
In this episode, I bring you Leah Merete Robb - a strong, resilient woman, painter and activist. Leah grew up in Scotland. Her father is Scottish and her mother is Danish. She studied art in Dundee in Scotland from 1996 to 2000, graduating with an honors degree in drawing and painting. Leah moved to the country of her mother's origin first in 2000.Along the way we talk about her childhood, her paintings. Leah's paintings speak volumes. They are very revolutionary, always inspiring...
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2 years ago
1 hour 1 minute

Two Worlds, One Me
Mieko
My guest today is Mieko Zukerman.She was born and grew up in a very traditional family in Tokyo, Japan, in the fifties. She did a degree in music at a music college in Tokyo, followed by a diploma in Japanese as a foreign language.Mieko's career started as a teacher of Japanese language, piano and swimming, in Tokyo. After some years, she met the love of her life, an Englishman, she got married, had two children, a daughter, and a son and when the children were 13 and nine years old, they mov...
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3 years ago
48 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
Norma Carpediem
My very special guest today is Norma Beatriz Perez Gonzalez Brisbois, or she likes to call herself Norma Carpediem, which means "seize the day".With an MA in sociology, Norma has worked in cultural integration in humanitarian aid for over 14 years and she is always finding ways to empower the vulnerable and marginalized groups and minorities. Norma joins me to talk about her worlds which are so diverse and amazingly interesting.We talk about her childhood in the Dominican Republic, about the ...
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3 years ago
58 minutes

Two Worlds, One Me
In this deeply moving and deliciously evocative episode, I talk to Irina Janakievska – a North-Macedonian-British writer, recipe developer and author of the acclaimed The Balkan Kitchen. Born in Skopje, raised in Kuwait, and now based in London, Irina shares her remarkable journey across continents, cultures and careers – from corporate law to culinary storytelling. We talk about her vibrant multicultural upbringing, the legacy of former Yugoslavia, finding home in more than one place and how...