In this special episode, we sit down with Pan Dragomir, one of Cyprus' most loved content creators. Known for her unapologetically real and ironic humor, Pan has captured the hearts of thousands through her funny and relatable videos. With over...

In this special episode, we sit down with Elena Alexandrou, Artistic Director of Lemesos 2030, to explore Limassol’s inspiring journey toward becoming the European Capital of Culture. We dive into the vision behind the initiative, the cultural ...

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...

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 Veni...

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 health...

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...

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 i...

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, ...

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, an...

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 b...

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, you...

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 d...

What an amazing interview that was with Dr. Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades, a trailblazing biotech innovator and entrepreneur whose journey from Greece to Cyprus has revolutionized personalized cancer care!From her academic roots at King’...

Dr. Gemma Fraterrigo is a dedicated Endocrinologist specializing in diabetes management, hormone health, and achieving balanced wellness. Based in Limassol, she combines her expertise with a passion for helping individuals manage weight and imp...

In this episode, we welcome Natasa Pilides, former Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry of Cyprus, to share her inspiring journey. As the first Deputy Minister of Shipping, she broke barriers, led impactful initiatives in energy and comme...

In this episode, we talk with Viola Edward, a psychotherapist, social entrepreneur, and expert in mental health and breathwork. Viola shares her story of moving to a new country as a teenager, starting work at 13, and building a life full of pu...

This Festive Season, we’re thrilled to hand the mic to Parisa for a heartfelt interview brimming with festive joy and her unique holiday perspective! 🌟From all of us at the Hotel Talk Podcast and the St. Raphael Hotel, we w...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...