Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas

Apr 16 2025 149 ep. 38 mins 1
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Inspirational lives, careers, stories and lessons of fascinating people from all walks of life who are brought together by hotels, one way or another.

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Christiana Aravi: The Spa Manager Breaking Barriers in Wellness & Communication

Apr 16 2025 22 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with our amazing Spa Manager at St Raphael Resort & Marina, Christiana Aravi ! We’ll explore her inspiring journey, from her previous roles to how she became an essential part of our hotel team. Christiana shares the everyday challenges she faces, her deep passion for wellness, and her unexpected journey into learning sign language, becoming one o

The Power of Movement: Dance, Creativity & Well-Being with Lia Haraki

Apr 03 2025 42 mins  
Lia Haraki is a Cyprus-born interdisciplinary performance artist whose work blends dance, theatre, spoken word, and music. With over two decades of experience, she has created more than fifty works presented across Europe, including at the Venice Biennale, Athens Festival, and Royal Festival Hall in London. Her artistic practice explores the body’s movement and voice as powerful

Revolutionizing Sweets: How Marina Christoforou is Changing the Game

Mar 26 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas, we sit down with Marina Christoforou, the founder of En Healthy, a delicious and nutritious dessert lab in Pareklissia, Limassol. Marina’s journey into the world of healthy treats began when her mother faced a health challenge, inspiring her entire family to embrace a better lifestyle. Now, she creates 100% vegan, refined sugar-fr

Fuckup Nights & Life Lessons: Maria Sibirtseva Tells Her Story

Mar 19 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of Hotel Talk, we dive into an eye-opening conversation about failure, resilience, and personal growth. Our guest shares her journey from Ukraine to Cyprus, her experiences in marketing, and why Fuckup Nights is an event that celebrates the mistakes we all make. We discuss how failures shape us more than successes, the lessons learned along the way, and why embracin

Alex Eng’s Hospitality Journey: Bringing Luxury to Lefkara

Mar 12 2025 38 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Aleksander Eng, the Managing Director and Owner of Agora Hotel, a luxurious boutique hotel in Cyprus with a truly unique style. Alex grew up in the UK and has traveled the world with his family, gaining inspiration from different cultures before settling in Cyprus. He also spent several years in New York, where he was one of the founding co-owners

Women’s Day Special: Jessica’s Inspiring Journey

Mar 06 2025 13 mins  
In this special Women’s Day episode, we sit down with Jessica, one of our beloved housekeeping team members at St Raphael Resort. Jessica shares her incredible journey from Ethiopia to Cyprus, opening up about the challenges she faced, how she built a new life, and why Cyprus now feels like home. We also dive into the demanding yet essential role she plays in keeping our resort a

From the Throne to our podcast: Limassol’s Carnival King Tells All

Feb 27 2025 43 mins  
Brace yourselves because Limassol’s Carnival King 2025, Vasilis Papavasiliou, is joining our podcast! 👑🎉 We’ll dive into his incredible journey, how he earned the crown, the excitement of carnival week, the intense preparations, and the whirlwind of events leading up to the grand parade. Plus, we’ll explore his life beyond the carnival and what this experience truly mea

From Young Dreamers to Media Founders: Nour & Fadi Samaha

Feb 19 2025 40 mins  
Meet two young brothers who started their journey from Lebanon to Cyprus and built IY Media. We’ll dive into their life, vision, and goals, discuss marketing trends for 2025, explore how they became Meta Partners, and discover how they balance entrepreneurship at a young age while running a company! 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring story! Nour Samaha Fadi Samaha IY Media Adency H

Healing Trauma & Addiction: A Conversation with Heather R. Hayes

Feb 12 2025 57 mins  
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Heather R. Hayes, a renowned interventionist, counselor, and expert in trauma, addiction, and mental health. With over 30 years of experience, Heather has dedicated her life to helping adolescents, young adults, and families navigate the complexities of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and recovery. Heather opens up about her person

Success, Compliance & Wellbeing: A Leadership Masterclass with Cleo Papadopoulou

Feb 05 2025 41 mins  
In this episode, we’ll be joined by Cleo Papadopoulou – Partner at PwC Cyprus, Head of Connected Compliance Managed Services CoE, Chief Learning Officer, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, and leader in the shipping sector. We’ll dive into key topics like: ✅ The importance of compliance ✅ Inclusion in the workplace ✅ Why wellbeing matters ✅ Leadership tips for s