Grounded in Greek

Grounded in Greek

Author: Brigette (Scobas) Morgan Language: English Episodes: 32
In Grounded in Greek, Brigette (Scobas) Morgan creates a space where identity is explored through the lens of heritage and personal history. This isn't a lecture on ancient ruins or mythology, but a living conversation about how a rich cultural backdrop shapes modern lives in tangible ways. Each episode features a guest who delves into the people, traditions, and pivotal moments that have fundamentally shaped their path. You'll hear from entrepreneurs discussing how Greek family dynamics influenced their business ventures, artists and writers reflecting on cultural narratives in their work, and individuals from all walks of life examining the intersection of personal journals and collective memory. The stories are specific, often touching on family, ambition, and the quiet moments of realization that ground a person. Brigette guides these conversations with a genuine curiosity, making the podcast accessible whether you have a direct connection to Greece or are simply fascinated by how culture and society inform our personal and professional selves. It’s about finding the universal threads in particular stories, listening for the shared meaning that emerges when people trace the roots of who they are.
Episodes
Grounded in Rekindled Love with Georgia and Nick Kandris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
Georgia and Nick Kandris have been married for almost 15 years, but have known one another for 50 years. They dated in the early 1970s, but went their separate ways. This episode is about rekindled love and goes through…
Grounded in Philanthropy with Georgette Boulegeris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
Georgette Boulegeris is the Grand President of the Daughters of Penelope organization, one that was started in 1929 by women who immigrated from Greece to the United States. It’s rooted in promoting Hellenism, Education,…
Grounded in Photography with Platon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:05
Platon is a photographer who has captured numerous portraits of famous individuals including Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, and Adele. He’s won countless awards and shot for many internation…
Grounded in Ocean Conservation with Giovanni Prete [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
Giovanni Prete is the All for Blue Greek NGO social media manager and founder and leader of the Corfu (Kerkyra) team of the organization. All for Blue’s mission is to protect the seas and oceans through educational progr…
Grounded in Pet Love with Athena Dimaras and Katerina Theodorelos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
Two friends from Canada, Athena Dimaras and Katerina Theodorelos, started a Greek-themed dog toy company in October 2022 to bring a little Opaw! home to pets. Their company, Opaw! is still growing and they share how and…
Grounded in Comedy with Ellen Karis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:58
Ellen Karis is a comedian who has been gifted the title of “Greek Goddess of Comedy.” She transitioned from a career on Wall Street to one on the stage in New York and has been hustling in the industry ever since, mixing…
Grounded in Writing Children’s Books with Brianna Koucos Midgley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
Brianna Koucos Midgley is the author of Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Book Series. Her and Brigette talk about the process of writing a children’s book as well as the challenges of finishing projects that mean so much to u…
Grounded in Yoga and Meditation with Libby Nicholaou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:49
Libby Nicholaou is a certified yoga and meditation teacher. She and Brigette talk about the benefits of yoga and meditation, especially during stressful times and in recovering from traumatic brain injuries. Libby shares…