Connecting Greeks Podcast

We welcome the awesome Chris Mustakas to the show! Chris is a Canadian author, storyteller, and proud father of two. Born in Waterloo, Ontario and now living in Ottawa, he balances family life, endless creative projects, and a career rooted in marketing, communication, and leadership.

Professionally, Chris is the Chief Marketing Officer for Ferrari & Associates Insurance and Financial Services, a boutique brokerage known for bespoke solutions and high-touch service. He holds an Honours Arts degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Human Resources from the University of Waterloo, as well as an MBA and a Master of Recreation Administration from the University of New Brunswick.

After grad school, Chris spent over five years working for a professional hockey team—doing everything except hoisting a Stanley Cup. His time there was both formative and bittersweet, laying the groundwork for many of the themes explored in his writing.

Though this novel marks his official debut, Chris is no stranger to the written word. He’s contributed to newspapers, ghostwritten speeches, and helped others find their voice through storytelling. His work often explores resilience, mental health, identity, and the humor found in unexpected places.

Check out his amazing book: https://thesalespit.com/

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We welcome the inspiring Leon Logothetis to the show! In today's increasingly polarized, digitized world, human connection and empathy seem to be drying up. Stress, animosity, and disillusionment are on the rise in many workplaces. Leaders face a "kindness crisis" - their people are craving more compassion, belonging, and purpose.

Before becoming a renowned motivational figure, Leon Logothetis lived an unfulfilling life as a broker in London. Though seemingly successful, he felt depressed and disconnected. Seeking meaning, Leon gave up his career to travel the globe fueled only by human kindness.

His profound adventures transformed his perspective, showing how compassion unites us.

Today, Leon inspires leaders and organizations to strengthen bonds, elevate performance, and rehumanize work by embracing the transformative power of kindness. Join us as we chat with Leon!

- Watch "The Kindness Within: A Journey To Freedom" on Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Kindness-Within-A-Journey-To-Freedom/0LE06T0F88HC3CTKRRGBGWNR9K

- Learn more on https://www.leonlogothetis.com/

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We welcome family man and social media superstar Jimmy "the Greek" Ntebekos to the show! Jimmy is a father of two, Georgie and Yioanna, who share the spotlight with him on his many viral videos. Let's get to know this awesome Greek!

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmythegreek7

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jimmythegreek7

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifi6Kj9mbro0_xw_OCRhUw

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We welcome the fantastic Christina Mavronas to the show! Christina is everyone's Greek Brooklynite friend! 🤌 She's an actress, creator, writer, and comedian and we had so much fun chatting with her! Join us!

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We welcome the awesome Aristotelis Rigas to the show! Aris is a writer, director, actor, and standup comedian. He is also a musician, and has written music for theater and has participated as a musical actor in theatrical performances. His first solo performance entitled "musicomedy" was presented for the first time at the 1st comedy festival of the theater "Avaton". He has participated in "standup for U", is a founding member of the "Gazi Comedy Club" at theater 104, and numerous performances in Athens, all over Greece, and Europe. Join us!

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We welcome Alexandros & Christophoros to the show! They are the founders of To Kinima Tou Ethnous, a Greek Diaspora organization that seeks to leverage Greece's greatest natural resource, its people, to influence Greek politics and involve the diaspora in the political process of Greece.

Alexandros is a leading voice of Greek Diaspora politics and a practicing Orthodox Christian. He studies political science and Russian language at Southern Methodist University. He has always been politically minded and excels at public speaking and Greek Diaspora outreach, regularly attending Greek heritage and church events in Dallas, TX and in his hometown of Seattle, WA. Benis founded KTE in January 2024 in response to the massive political and cultural upheaval being experienced in Greece and hopes to bring his project to willing and able Greeks living abroad to return the nation of his ancestors to its once and future glory.

Christophoros is a former editor-in-chief of his college newspaper and studied Greek history and language at Loyola Marymount University before taking over all media responsibilities for KTE in the summer of 2024. Despite being Alexandros’ older brother, Christophoros believes Alexandros is a greater thinker and public speaker for what KTE intends to achieve, which is a return to traditionalism and Orthodox spirituality for the betterment of Greek society. Christophoros currently runs KTE’s social media channels and edits all articles and press releases seen on the website.

Check out their website: https://www.kinimatouethnous.com/

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We welcome Maria C. Miles to the show! Maria is an attorney and the founder of an entertainment law practice with offices in New York. Her practice focuses on all areas of entertainment law, including film, music, literary publishing, and new media. She is the president of the board of the Hellenic Film Society USA and previously served on the board of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). She is Adjunct Professor of Entertainment Law at the School of Visual Arts, the Feirstein Graduate School for Cinema and NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

The annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers, will be held October 3-13 in theaters in the New York metro area. In addition to the latest Greek films this year’s program includes meet & greets and Q&As with visiting directors. This year's event is hosted by Award-winning Actor, Director, and Screenwriter Thanos Tokakis.

Movies will also be shown at Village East Theater in Manhattan; the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ; and at the prestigious Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria.

All films in Greek with English subtitles.

For tickets, schedules, and more info please visit: http://www.hellenicfilmusa.org/

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We welcome Demetri Thomas to the show! Demetri Thomas grew up in beautiful sunny Los Angeles, but you won’t mistake his songs for breezy summertime fare. Demetri writes from the point of view of a hard working Country Music artist, bringing a new perspective and incisive wit to his tales of relationships gone wrong as well as the joys of being in love. With an easy listening Greek voice trained on the classics, he combines vintage sound with modern country and crossover material to thrilling effect. Kick back and join us!

Website: https://www.demetrithomasmusic.com/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@demetrithomasmusic5857?si=Rjf-oYLyjvFNygrT

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7A9Y1WwT5uk6M9sEpRkxnx?si=wVMbPO1iTneU4e3Gk-W6uQ

We catch up with the incredible Evangelia to chat about all things, especially her new US tour that is kicking off this summer!

Evangelia is a Greek-American artist born in the US, and raised between the island of Crete and New Jersey. Known for her effortless blend of modern pop music with Greek elements, she has captivated sold-out audiences around the world. With multi-platinum hits in Greece, a recent signing to Epic Records in the US, and a die-hard international social media following, Evangelia continues to honor her heritage through her artistry while forging her own legacy.

Check out Evangelia's website: evangeliamusic.com

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We welcome Dimitra of Dimitra's Dishes to the show! Dimitra grew up in a traditional Greek family in New York. All of their meals were homemade and every happy gathering took place around a table full of delicious food that was shared with loved ones. Her summers were spent visiting family on the beautiful island of Crete and are filled with memories of getting together with grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles in a laid-back happy setting, again, sharing homemade food while creating memories and traditions that now she now gets to pass down to her children.

These experiences filled her heart with a deep love of cooking and appreciation of sharing meals with friends and family. The more the merrier! All while keeping it simple and laid back.

Check out her website - Dimitra's Dishes.

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