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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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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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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