Unless you’re an insurance agent yourself, there’s probably a good chance that you don’t know a ton about the coverage you’re getting. Armina Jakupovic is an insurance agent based in the metro Atlanta area who specializes in home, auto, life, specialty, and business insurance. Join us as we talk about how she got started in her career, the highs and the lows that come with being an agent, and how she's using TikTok and Instagram to educate others. 

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TikTok: arminaxjakupovic

Armina’s Email: [email protected]

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Like many first-generation kids, Ella Čolić has always been curious about her identity. While she's fully embraced all of the cultural traditions and holidays that come with living in a "mixed" Balkan household, it wasn't until her aunt Amela handed her a pink envelope that eventually became the Pandora's Box in uncovering her family's history. After spending several years translating the letters in the envelope, interviewing close relatives, and editing dozens of drafts, Ella published Trees Without Roots, a novel dedicated specifically to those who have grown up without a clear sense of identity or family. 

More info on Ella's book can be found HERE: treeswithoutroots.com

The book is available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. 

Keep up with Ella on Instagram: @treeswithoutroots + @ella.colic

Trees Without Roots is also our January Book of the Month in our Balkan Book Club. Join our group HERE: patreon.com/balkanbred

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I mean let's try not to cry from the get-go but just know that whatever you're feeling right now as we go into 2021 is completely valid. For the first episode of the year, I'm taking some (but not too much) time to reflect on all the personal growth I experienced recently. We'll also chat about how the pandemic has affected our mental health and even brought out some not-so-glamorous triggers of PTSD. 

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Two fellow #BalkanBossBabes, Arnela and Rasema, made the decision to start their own businesses in a time of complete uncertainty. Join us for a conversation where we walk you through everything that's happened from the moments leading up to (and after) launching their unique product lines. 

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Connect with Rasema on Instagram: @radiancebyrasema

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Based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jericho Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to empowering the youth in BIH through a variety of programs that promote unity between various ethnic, religious, or socio-economic groups. We're chatting with Tamara Juric and Alma Alagic, two women who help run and organize Jericho's Atlanta chapter.

For more information on Jericho's story: https://www.jerichofoundation.org/ourstory 

Connect with Jericho on Instagram: @jerichohope

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Entrepreneurship isn't always butterflies and rainbows, there are plenty of things that you're going to have to learn and overcome in order to become successful. These are just a few of the experiences that I've gone through in order to build Balkan Bred into what it is today. I hope that it helps you in your journey — if anything, it'll teach you not to make the same mistakes that I did. 

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This week's episode is a solo one with me (Emina), founder of Balkan Bred. It's absolutely wild to think that we've hit over 1,000 orders on our website! Enjoy as I talk about the whole journey and what I have planned for the future. 

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We’re chatting with skincare crazed fashionista Adaleta Avdić about how she started her blog in 2013 and expanded it to a community of over 1,000,000 across social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. From the love-hate relationship with the term "influencer" to the importance of showcasing your authentic self, we're opening up about the reality of having a huge online presence. 

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Read Adaleta's blog HERE: https://www.adaatude.com/

For all other inquiries, email [email protected]

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We're opening up about all things mental health (yet again), this time with our lovely friend, Neira Pekmez. Originally from Sarajevo, Neira was only 2 years old when her family fled Bosnia but still has many vivid memories of her childhood. From temporarily living in Croatia to attending primary school in Prague, her early memories are entangled with many of the side effects that come with PTSD.

On a lighter note, Neira also specializes in whimsical illustrations + designs. 

You can check them out HERE:

@missneiradesigns on Instagram

https://www.missneiradesigns.com/

More Resources:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

https://www.nami.org/help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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This week, we're chatting with Ariana Malushi, co-founder of Balkan Bites, a small company with a big mission to share a piece of their culture through everyday Southeast European comfort foods. 

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