Grounded in Sibling Love with George Scobas and Georgia Kandris

Grounded in Sibling Love with George Scobas and Georgia Kandris

Author: Brigette (Scobas) Morgan December 19, 2021 Duration: 21:28
George Scobas and Georgia Kandris, the host's dad and aunt, are siblings with different upbringings but a shared love of family. And yes, they talk about their similar names and how important names are in the Greek culture. This brother and sister also discuss their strict and religious childhoods, with immigrant parents who prioritized a hard work ethic, an education, and a respect for others, all of which grounded them in who they are today. Catch even more of Grounded in Greek Podcast ...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 32

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Grounded in Hellenic Humor with Thanasi Papoulias [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:45
Thanasi Papoulias is the founder of the popular Greek meme Instagram account, “Excuse Me, Are You Greek?” and the apparel line, “Definitely Greek.” He talks about growing up with a mom who instilled the importance of Hel…
Grounded in Greek Spirits with Johnny Livanos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
Johnny Livanos is the founder of Stray Dog Wild Gin. As a half-Greek, half-Italian, he knows Americans are familiar with Italian food and wines but wants to help make the Greek culture and its food and drinks even more a…
Grounded in Entrepreneurial Spirit with Maria Zira [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Maria Zira, the host’s cousin from Greece, shares the effort and emotions that went into starting her own accounting firm, Sigma Accounting, in Arta, Greece. She talks about what inspired her to go into accounting and he…
Grounded in Teaching with Elodie Kabarakis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
Ancient Greek high school teacher, Elodie Kabarakis shares her passion for the culture and why she created a non-profit, Apostrophos (www.apostrophos.org), all about educating people around Ancient Greek history. She exc…
Grounded in Singing with Michele Patzakis, DMA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
Opera singer (Soprano) and Doctor of Musical Arts, Michele Patzakis talks about how she discovered her musical soul at a young age and blended her experience and passion for music with research in Vocal Arts Medicine. Sh…
Grounded in Cooking with Christos Bisiotis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
Executive chef, Christos Bisiotis is passionate about bringing Greeks back to their roots. He talks about what’s been lost over the years, the stress of the kitchen, key ingredients from Greece and his plans for opening…
Grounded in Jewelry Design with Katerina Marmagioli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:18
Luxury jewelry designer Katerina Marmagioli shares her path from law and international trade consulting to luxury jewelry design. She talks about the modern jewelry production process, unique components she incorporates…
Grounded in Hospitality with Peter Poulos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:08
Peter Poulos reminisces on the lessons he took from his dad, a Greek immigrant, who founded New York City's famous Papaya King takeout restaurant. Peter laughs about his dad being a sticker, talks about their customer-ce…
Grounded in Dance with Niko Panagiotakopoulos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Greek Folk Dance Director, Niko Panagiotakopoulos talks about when he transitioned from dancing because it was what his mom wanted, to dancing because he truly wanted to do it. He shares some fun competition stories, int…