Originally born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miran Hadžić's family escaped to London, UK in 1992. He visited Kosovo to work with acclaimed composer, Trimor Dhomi, on one of the plays in the collection, a dark satire on a dystopian UK inspired by the breakup of the Balkans. Miran has also written for Invertigo Theatre, Omniwrite, and The Miniaturists. His play The Day After was nominated for an Origins Award for Outstanding New Work at VAULT Festival 2015. His most recent audio drama, Out of the Woods: New Plays From the Balkans was just released in June 2021.
More Info on Out of the Woods: https://tamasha.org.uk/projects/out-of-the-woods-new-plays-from-the-balkans-podcast/
Listen to Out of the Woods on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dyayTsyU402uNOMdN9WG1?si=_ScBNMC1TYOPpivd5XYYWQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1
Listen to Out of the Woods on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/out-of-the-woods-new-plays-from-the-balkans/id1570906474
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Born in Beograd and raised in Vancouver, Ljudmila Petrovic recently completed her master's thesis in counseling psychology. Her study focused on mental health and specifically a group of women from former Yugoslavia. Join us as we talk more about the complexities of how being "Balkan" has a different meaning for everyone.
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While she was originally born in Croatia, Leonita's family roots are in Kline, Kosova. During the late 80s, her family moved to the United States and resettled in Detroit, Michigan to pursue the "American Dream" that everyone was after. Growing up with her cousins and extended family close by helped with the transition, not to mention she excelled in her studies and graduated as high school Salutatorian. After continuing her studies at University of Detroit Mercy and obtaining a degree in biochemistry, she decided to shift her focus and pursue a more fulfilling career path in Dietetics and Nutrition. Taking this leap of faith allowed her to tap into a more creative side that included content creation, social media, and blogging, ultimately paving the way for her to start BOTA Podcast. The word "Bota" in Albanian means "world" and the podcast has become a place to share world views, culture, careers, and all the above from an Albanian American perspective. Join us as we talk in-depth about the trials and tribulations of running a podcast and how our identity is constantly being shaped by the stories told within our communities.
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Listen to Leonita's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6E515RS1Cd5xxkfOlVM6t0?si=HX0aV5FYSxi_W6cTQRw0Gw
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We're talking all things trauma, parenting, and more with Florida-based psychotherapist, Selma Bacevac. As a mom herself, and with many years of experience and knowledge regarding mental health, she decided to take a leap of faith and create a brave space for Balkan women on Instagram, also known as Balkan Mama Therapy.
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We're *finally* back with another episode featuring our dear friend, Rasema Ramic, owner of Radiance by Rasema, an all-natural and cruelty-free skincare brand. Instead of having Emina lead this episode, Rasema is taking charge and asking allll the tough questions that come with being your own boss 24/7. We dive into everything from day-to-day time management to how being a female business owner affects your dating life.
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When your dad was a former pro/Olympian athlete, there’s definitely a lot to live up to. While he grew up in Texas, you’ll probably recognize his name if you’ve kept up with college basketball in recent years. Samir Sehic is a former D1 athlete, having spent his college career playing for Vanderbilt and Tulane. He’s even had the opportunity to play for the BiH Men's National Basketball Team, but has recently transitioned out of playing professional basketball. Join us as we talk a little bit more about what led up to making that life-changing decision.
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Ahhh, the joys of starting a new business. In 2020 alone, we saw a significant increase in the number of people who finally took a leap of faith and decided to start their own online businesses. Ever since developing a love for IT in middle school (thanks to Mr. Koric), Semir Smajlovic has built hundreds of websites and explored other avenues in programming, social media marketing, and consulting. After working as a freelancer for several years, he recently opened his own web development firm, Smajlovic Enterprises, which acts as a parent company for his two other ventures. Join us for a brutally honest conversation about the highs and lows of becoming your own boss and the ways we try to balance being a business owner all while making time for ourselves and our social lives.
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If you've ever considered switching career paths or pursuing a new passion, then there's probably a good chance that you've explored the possibility of becoming a real estate agent. Based out of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Hermina Ibricic is a realtor at Vine Valley Real Estate. In this episode, she tells us more about how she got started in the industry and even offers helpful tidbits of advice for first-time home buyers.
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Email: hermina.ibricic@gmail.com
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Whether you're buying your first home or looking to invest in a rental property, there are many in's and out's when it comes to real estate. Based out of Seattle, Washington, Adna Hatkic is a mortgage loan consultant with Caliber Home Loans. In this episode, she walks us through her career journey and offers valuable tokens of financial advice for buyers.
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Email: adna.hatkic@caliberhomeloans.com
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If you've ever stepped foot in a gym, more specifically the weight lifting room, then there's a good chance you've experienced some kind of level of gym intimidation before. Based out of Ontario, Canada, Maida Comic is a personal trainer with eight years of experience, and she recently started her very own women's fitness brand, Women Who Lift. Their main mission is to help women build strength and confidence in themselves by breaking the misconception that “lifting will make you bulky." They currently offer multiple training programs, online coaching, as well as a range of apparel.
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Hear More of Their Story: https://www.womenwholift.ca/
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Unless you’re an insurance agent yourself, there’s probably a good chance that you don’t know a ton about the coverage you’re getting. Armina Jakupovic is an insurance agent based in the metro Atlanta area who specializes in home, auto, life, specialty, and business insurance. Join us as we talk about how she got started in her career, the highs and the lows that come with being an agent, and how she's using TikTok and Instagram to educate others.
Armina’s Instagram: @jakupovicagency
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Armina’s Email: adzebo93@gmail.com
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Like many first-generation kids, Ella Čolić has always been curious about her identity. While she's fully embraced all of the cultural traditions and holidays that come with living in a "mixed" Balkan household, it wasn't until her aunt Amela handed her a pink envelope that eventually became the Pandora's Box in uncovering her family's history. After spending several years translating the letters in the envelope, interviewing close relatives, and editing dozens of drafts, Ella published Trees Without Roots, a novel dedicated specifically to those who have grown up without a clear sense of identity or family.
More info on Ella's book can be found HERE: treeswithoutroots.com
The book is available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.
Keep up with Ella on Instagram: @treeswithoutroots + @ella.colic
Trees Without Roots is also our January Book of the Month in our Balkan Book Club. Join our group HERE: patreon.com/balkanbred
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I mean let's try not to cry from the get-go but just know that whatever you're feeling right now as we go into 2021 is completely valid. For the first episode of the year, I'm taking some (but not too much) time to reflect on all the personal growth I experienced recently. We'll also chat about how the pandemic has affected our mental health and even brought out some not-so-glamorous triggers of PTSD.
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Two fellow #BalkanBossBabes, Arnela and Rasema, made the decision to start their own businesses in a time of complete uncertainty. Join us for a conversation where we walk you through everything that's happened from the moments leading up to (and after) launching their unique product lines.
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Based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jericho Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to empowering the youth in BIH through a variety of programs that promote unity between various ethnic, religious, or socio-economic groups. We're chatting with Tamara Juric and Alma Alagic, two women who help run and organize Jericho's Atlanta chapter.
RSVP to their virtual event "Sip For A Cause" on October 18th @ 5 PM ET HERE: jerichofoundation.org/atlanta
For more information on Jericho's story: https://www.jerichofoundation.org/ourstory
Connect with Jericho on Instagram: @jerichohope
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Entrepreneurship isn't always butterflies and rainbows, there are plenty of things that you're going to have to learn and overcome in order to become successful. These are just a few of the experiences that I've gone through in order to build Balkan Bred into what it is today. I hope that it helps you in your journey — if anything, it'll teach you not to make the same mistakes that I did.
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This week's episode is a solo one with me (Emina), founder of Balkan Bred. It's absolutely wild to think that we've hit over 1,000 orders on our website! Enjoy as I talk about the whole journey and what I have planned for the future.
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We’re chatting with skincare crazed fashionista Adaleta Avdić about how she started her blog in 2013 and expanded it to a community of over 1,000,000 across social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. From the love-hate relationship with the term "influencer" to the importance of showcasing your authentic self, we're opening up about the reality of having a huge online presence.
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We're opening up about all things mental health (yet again), this time with our lovely friend, Neira Pekmez. Originally from Sarajevo, Neira was only 2 years old when her family fled Bosnia but still has many vivid memories of her childhood. From temporarily living in Croatia to attending primary school in Prague, her early memories are entangled with many of the side effects that come with PTSD.
On a lighter note, Neira also specializes in whimsical illustrations + designs.
You can check them out HERE:
@missneiradesigns on Instagram
https://www.missneiradesigns.com/
More Resources:
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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This week, we're chatting with Ariana Malushi, co-founder of Balkan Bites, a small company with a big mission to share a piece of their culture through everyday Southeast European comfort foods.
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