In this episode Tara talks to the super talented, free spirited antiquer Amanda Pickett. In their, talk they cover everything from Amanda’s early life in Scotland, the culture of antique appreciation that she grew up in, to what it’s like to live freestyle here in Deia. Amanda’s warmth combined with her openness, makes this a lovely talk.

In this episode Tara talks to a veteran of the early Deia music scene, a man with a deep passion for music, poetry and the wild history of Deia, front man of The Offbeats and the Sex Beatles, Hamish Macdonald. This talk is a rambling romp through some fantastic Deia stories, and the revisiting of the musical counter culture that grew up on the island. Hamish’s memory for cool details, and his affection for the fascinating characters shine through in this fabulous talk. Intro track is the Sex Beatles ‘El Suelo’, closing song is ‘No. 9’ also by Sex Beatles.

In this episode Tara talks to an incredibly smart, and lovely young woman, who absolutely has it going on, Founder of The Calendar Mallorca, Nina Moons. In their talk we learn about Nina’s life as a citizen of the world, living in many different countries, how she landed in Mallorca as a home base, what it’s like to raise young children on the island and how she started her incredible new project. Nina’s intelligence, gutsiness, and depth of observation helped her to see a need and meet it, resulting in a project that is taking off in every good direction. This talk is fun and inspiring.

In this episode Tara speaks to an extraordinary person, a talented singer and songwriter with a vast and unique story, Leo Orlando Napier. Orlando’s deep roots in Deia, his multicultural background, and his adventures in LA, makes this a fascinating and raw conversation with an artist who is fearlessly authentic and incredibly likable. This is not the talk to listen to if you are in the car with your kids, but it is definitely a conversation worth listening to. We have included a clip of Lady Killer and finish the talk with Can’t Change Crazy, two Orlando originals.

In this episode, Tara speaks to a thoughtful man from Alconasser who has traveled around the world, a good friend and a solid citizen of Deia, Daniel Fabian. In their talk, we learn that Daniel came to Mallorca early in life, where he developed a passion to explore and understand the natural world. Daniel’s adventures, as well as his appreciation for other cultures inspires a sense of wonder, and his knowledge of the biosphere and sustainable gardening makes this a fascinating talk.

n this episode, Tara speaks to a brilliant man with a long history with Deia and Mallorca, a musician, a businessman, a scientist, an expert on water and just an overall super guy, Stephen Lambert. In their talk we learn about Stephen’s early days in Deia, playing chess with the tough guys, and playing guitar with Kevin Ayers.  Stephen shares some fascinating stories and knowledge in this extraordinary talk. Stay tuned to the very end to hear Stephen play a stunning acoustic version of Lady Rachel, a song by Kevin Ayers.

In this episode, the tables get turned and the delightful Jane Winterbottom asks Tara all of the questions. It’s a fun twist and a great talk about Deia, and life.  

In this episode, the tables get turned and the delightful Jane Winterbottom asks Tara all of the questions. It’s a fun twist and a great talk about Deia, and life. 

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In this episode Tara speaks to a woman who has created a space for the village to come together and get strong, an expert in the field of fitness, owner/operator of Art Pilates Deia, Marga Garau. In their talk, we learn about Marga’s early history with the disciplined study of dance, her journey into becoming a teacher of pilates, and the great adventure that brought her to Deia. Over the years, Marga has become a beloved member of the Deia community and her incredible loveliness shines through in this fun talk.

In this episode Tara speaks to a powerhouse in the fashion, music and film industries, a remarkable woman with a birdseye view of the complicated and glorious world of glamor, makeup artist Georgie Hamed. In their talk we learn about Georgie’s extensive career, working with some of the most familiar faces in entertainment, and how she moved from high fashion to rock and roll, and how this has shaped her vision of what beauty is. It’s a fascinating talk and an opportunity for two women to sit down and have a heartfelt conversation about the beauty industry and its impact on society.