Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis

🏖️ Join me on a journey to the stunning Paros Island in Greece, where I share my personal experiences and top recommendations for things to do on this breathtaking Aegean gem.

In this episode I am joined by Vasili's Bourikas, also known as DJ Golden Feta!

Vasilis Bourikas, more commonly known in the Music Scene as, DJ Golden Feta, is a Young Greek DJ, Entrepreneur, Youtube Content Creator, Public Figure, and Music-Artist, based in Toronto, Canada. 
  

Although being 3rd Generation Greek, born abroad, his passion and connection to his Greek Heritage, Bloodline & Roots, heavily influence his music, both in his DJ Style, Original Songs, and involvement in the community.

With Roots from Both the Southern Greek Regions of Lakonia (Sparti) & Messinia (Kalamata), DJ Golden Feta claims "Apidia, Lakonia" his Home Village, and is 100% Greek!

You can learn more about Vasili by following him on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/billyvasilisbourikas

You can follow his music channel on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7YXLfqSHrMmgy9QlK82Yw

-

GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at ⁠⁠⁠@greecechatspodcast⁠⁠⁠. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece⁠⁠⁠⁠

-

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Origins App (@originsapp)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Savvas Fetfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)⁠⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)

In this episode, I am joined by Drake G. Behrakis.

Drake is President of Marwick Associates, a real estate investment and development company located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Marwick is the real estate arm of a family-owned, privately held investment company. He is also active in the Behrakis Foundation, the family’s philanthropic vehicle, and a co-founder of the strategic advisory firm 2TmX Advisors. Before establishing Marwick, Mr. Behrakis held various positions with Muro Pharmaceutical, Inc. and the Gillette Company. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Boston College and an MBA from Northeastern University.  

His engagement as an investor, mentor, philanthropist, and volunteer has expanded throughout the years. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The National Hellenic Society. He is on the Board of Directors for The Hellenic Initiative, He is also an investor/shareholderin Comkardia, Christie Campus Health, and an Advisor to Genomes to People, Desmos Policy Institute, and the Delphi Economic Forum.

In 2015 he was the recipient of the Boston College Distinguished Volunteer Award. Prior board commitments and involvements include Boston College, Leadership 100, Brigham & Woman’s Hospital, Order of St. Andrew, Orthodox Youth Ministry, Hellenic College, the American College of Greece, The Maliotis Cultural Center and the State of Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council.

Mr. Behrakis resides with his wife, three children, and dog, Lola, in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

-

-

GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at ⁠⁠@greecechatspodcast⁠⁠. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece⁠⁠⁠

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-⁠⁠⁠Origins App (@originsapp)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Savvas Fetfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)

In this episode I am on a mission to learn about the benefits of wild olive oil from Greece. I was recently sent a bottle to try by Zoefull. While I wait to see if I start feeling the benefits, I wanted to discuss wild olive oil here with you!

If you'd like to try a bottle for yourself, click here:

Purchase Greek Wild Olive Oil

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-⁠⁠⁠Origins App (@originsapp)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Savvas Fetfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)⁠⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)

In this episode I am joined by Patricia Asimacos. Patricia is the founder of HBBU, Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite. A new initiative to help Greeks from Boston connect on a business and personal level, doing so for a good cause.

Here is a bit about Patricia in her own words:

Growing up as a Greek-American was by far the most rewarding experience. At a young age, I realized that my parents were providing my sister and I with the best of both worlds.  Being raised in Belmont, Massachusetts and attending the Public School System, while simultaneously going to Greek School and Sunday School at the Taxiarchae Church in Watertown, Massachusetts was magical. 

I must admit that I had always sensed a stronger connection with my Greek heritage.  I attribute this to the powerful bond my family had with Greece and our Orthodox Faith.  Although I was baptized at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Boston (where my father served as a board member), I was raised in the Taxiarchae Church under the loving guidance of the beloved Father Metaxas. 

Father Metaxas was unequivocally one of the most prominent figures in my life.  I viewed this great man not only as my spiritual Father, but also as my adopted father, when my own suddenly passed during my sophomore year at Boston College. Father Metaxas supported my family and I during our darkest hours, and brought us solace through our Faith.  His empathy and love for my family was like no other.

Upon my graduation from Boston College, the plan was to attend BC Law School.  However, I chose to work at a firm prior to attending law school, in order to confirm my career choice.  Law was of interest to me, however, it brought no joy to me.  It was during this time period that I discovered my true calling was to be an educator. 

 My love for children began at the Taxiarchae Church, under the guidance of Father Metaxas.  I served as a Sunday School teacher with a true love for educating young children.  It was a memorable time for my sister and I as we co-taught our Faith to little angels on Earth, and I am grateful for having had the opportunity.

 Soon after my epiphany, I attended Boston University.  I was fortunate to graduate with honors, while obtaining a Master’s Degree in Education. Since then, I have been teaching English as a Second Language.  I have had the honor of working with children both in Greece as well as the United States, specifically Peabody High School. 

To date, my bond with Orthodoxy and the Taxiarchae Church is priceless. I am truly blessed to have my son share this connection, as he serves God in the Altar of our church.  I realize that my faith in God and His ways have lightened every path for me thus far in life, and I will surely continue to have blind faith in God.

-

To learn more about HBBU, give them a follow on Instagram at hbbu.boston

-

GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at ⁠@greecechatspodcast⁠. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece⁠⁠

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-⁠⁠Origins App (@originsapp)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Savvas Fetfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)⁠⁠

-⁠⁠Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)

In this episode I am joined by Greek-American Mortgage Lender, Savvas Fetfatsidis.

Savvas is a mortgage lender that serves people in the United States, licensed in all 50 states. Growing up Greek-American, Savvas loves giving back to the Greek community that helped shape him into the person he is today, and thrives to be the go-to person for Greeks around the United States that want to realize their goals of home ownership.

Savvas also partakes in the annual Athens Marathon in Greece, something he started out with his friend and former guest of this show, Nikitas Tsoukales.

Savvas also serves on the board of HBBU. Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite. A new initiative to help Greeks in Boston network with a purpose.

Tune in as I talk with Savvas about the ins and outs of what it takes to get pre-approved to purchase a home and what pre-approved exactly means, how AI has affected the process, as well as other tips and tricks to those hoping one day to purchase a home.

We also dive into his Greek roots, talk about some tips in Greece as well as running the marathon in Athens.

To find Savvas and learn how to apply go to:

https://apply.guaranteedrate.com/apply/loan-purpose?emp-id=1991

For daily free tips and information, make sure to follow Savvas on his instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/savvasmortgage

-

GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at @greecechatspodcast. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece⁠

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-⁠Origins App (@originsapp)⁠

-⁠Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)⁠

-⁠Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)⁠

-⁠TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)⁠

-⁠Savvas Fetfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)⁠

-⁠Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)⁠

-⁠Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)⁠

-⁠Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)

GreeceChats Podcast is back for season 4 and in this episode I am joined by none other than Kalliopi Roditis, aka The Gyros Queen! (@thegyrosqueen)

During Sydney’s lockdowns, many hospitality businesses in Australia began to struggle, so Kalliopi decided to start The Gyros Queen as a way of helping to support these businesses, which contribute so greatly to our social fabric, by expressing to the world her love for

Greek food, and her heritage.

Ever since, Kalliopi has grown a highly engaged following, and is now expanding into a broader promotion of food, travel, and lifestyle, as well as anything Greek.

If you love the Greek Culture, you definitely want to follow Kalliope’s journey. You can do so on Instagram and TikTok by following @thegyrosqueen.

GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at @greecechatspodcast. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at youtube.com/@iamgreece

-

Greece Chats Podcast with ⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠ is made possible by our amazing sponsors:

-Origins App (@originsapp)

-Kastra Elion Premium Sipping Vodka (@kastraelion)

-Klosti Handmade (@klosti_handmade)

-TheGreekLawyer (@thegreeklawyer)

-Savvas Fetsfatsidis Mortgage Lender (@savvasmortgage)

-Greece Media (@greece / @greecemedia)

-Screen Printing by Airo (@airosports)

-Efstathia Fragou Jewels (@efstathiafragoujewels)