Deia Unpacked

In this episode, Tara speaks to a woman who led a life of adventure and fearlessness, an entrepreneur and connoisseur of living life to the fullest, Sandra Jones. In their talk, we get an earful about Sandra’s life of adventures and how she landed in Deia at a time when it was exploding with powerful male energy and artistic creativity. Sandra’s stories make us yearn for a time when people knew how to have fun, and were not afraid to push against societal boundaries. In a time when life is more prescribed than ever, this is a great listen.

In this episode Tara speaks to a remarkable woman who plays a key role in the operations of Hotel La Residencia in Deia, PR Manager, Hanna Bornebusch. Hanna’s warmth, sense of humor, kindness, and her attention to detail, creates a  comfortable, and welcoming environment at this iconic hotel. Tara holds a special affection for Hanna because she took a chance and championed the Deia Unpacked Podcast and this support has been a key factor in growing the podcast and featuring all of the fabulous people who live and spend time in Mallorca. Listen in to find out about all of the wonderful new things that are happening at La Res.

In this episode Tara speaks to two musicians who grew up in different cultures, who by chance found each other and have been exploring all of the musical similarities and overlap that comes from the ancient songs from Mallorca and Persia. The musicians are Pegah Khoei and Tomeu Gomila, and their music project is Qanat. In their talk, we learn about the ancient work songs from the Balearic islands and the elevating music from the Middle East.  The similarities found in these ancient songs and how they integrate with each other, opens up a whole world of musical fusion and the sharing of art and ideas. Listen to the very end where you will find Tomeu’s grandmother Margalida Canaves Aixartell, singing Sa Tonada de Esterrossar, one of the ancient work songs from the Land of Mallorca.

In this episode Tara speaks to the lovely, highly cultivated, man of many interests, Deia artist and sculptor, Laurent Gardet. In their talk, we learn about the long history that Laurent’s family has with Deia, his work as an architect and designer, and his passion for sculpture and land art. Laurent’s understated and charming demeanor fronts a brilliant mind and a man of great talent.

In this episode, Tara speaks to a man who has a long and interesting history with a Michelin star rating, an excellent restaurateur, and a remarkable chef of the family run restaurant, Es Raco d’es Teix, located in Deia, Josef Sauerschell. She also has the pleasure of speaking with his wife and business partner Nori and their daughter Ines, this episode’s translator, who grew up helping in the well loved restaurant. In their talk, we learn that the restaurant business is rigorous, fast paced, full of artistic creativity and that Josef and Nori have turned the art of fine dining into a lifestyle that can’t be beat.

In this episode, Tara speaks to the high octane, natural born leader, entrepreneur, professional actress, dancer, business woman and the person who makes Mallorca that much more fun, Emma Boardman. In their talk, we learn about what it means to have a cultivated special surprise skill, that helps to push you to the next level of career, how imposter syndrome is built into success, and why it’s so important to think out of the box. Emma’s dynamic energy and intelligence, her unique approach to life, and her varied experiences, makes this a fun listen.

In this episode, Tara speaks to the music legend who played all over the world and the man who brought Jazz to Spain, Ramon Farran. In their talk, Ramon shares his long musical history with us, including the influence that Deia and Mallorca had on his musical career, his love of experimentation and taking chances with his music. From Miles Davis, to the Gypsy Kings, Ramon’s passion for music has created a legacy for musicians and music lovers everywhere. A true lifelong artist, Ramon is an inspiration to music lovers.

In this episode, Tara speaks to a man who has mastered the art of living the expat life, an intellectual, a publisher of books, and one of Deia’s finest characters, Lanny Aldrich. In their talk, we get to experience the lively nature of the heart of the village while sitting in Lanny’s magical garden, surrounded by bougainvillea and a landscape that suggests a beautiful life. Lanny’s eloquence and love for living well is nothing short of fun and inspirational.

Hello and welcome to Deia Unpacked. In this episode Tara speaks to the adventurer, and artist who left Mallorca to pursue a career in acting and a life that has taken him around the globe, Miguel Such. In their talk, we learn about Miguel’s experiences of hosting MTV Spain, working on telenovelas in Mexico and Columbia, all of which led him to his first feature film, acting alongside Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Currently the host of his own show, La Mirada de Such, Miguel inspires with his curiosity, sensitivity and love for Mallorca.