In this episode I sit down virtually with Lucy Xu. I met Lucy in 2019 while living in New York at a Greek networking event. In 2017 moved to Greece to start her own company. All that being said, Lucy is not Greek. After listening to this, you will be convinced otherwise!!

While not of Greece descent, Lucy Xu moved from New York City to Athens in 2017 to explore a unique thesis on the potential for innovation, cooperation, and expansion that exists across tech ecosystems. Lucy Xu is Founder & CEO of The Port Global (www.theportglobal.com), an international marketing and business consultancy enabling startups in Greece and similar emerging tech markets to realize their highest potential.

You can find The Port Global on social media @theportglobal

In this episode of Greece Chats I sit with Anthony Orisses. Anthony  is the Founder of RARE CUT, the first-ever pocket square designed with proprietary memory metal to ensure it always holds its shape and stays up. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Anthony is a proud second-generation Greek American.

We also chat about common interests such as entrepreneurship, sports,  Greek heritage, the culture, the lifestyle and what Greece means to him and everyone else in the diaspora.

Learn more about Anthony's RARE CUT at www.rarecut.com

In this episode of Greece Chats I sit with Kosta Ouranitsas. Kosta is the Chairman of the NHSA of North America organization. We  discuss what exactly is the NHSA, its purpose, its goals, its collaborative efforts with other charitable initiatives, and how has it navigated the pandemic to continue to operate and offer everything that it does to its members

We also look forward to 2021 which marks the bicentennial celebration of Greece' independence.

Kosta is also involved with the The Hellenic Initiative one of the beloved organizations supporting Greece.

Finally, we chat a bit about Greece travel in 2020 and how Kosta enjoyed some time off on the Greek islands.

In this episode of Greece Chats I sit with Fotini Patris. Fotini transformed her life from a 9-5 office job to building her own business, which she operates remotely. She then took it a step further and not only works remotely, but also took the business on the road and is now living remotely.

Join us as we discuss the difference between working remotely, living remotely, the similarities, the differences and the uncertainties.

Have you considered remote living? We cover everything you will come across and what to expect. Is it for everyone? Can you do it? Join us and find out!!

In this episode I’m joined by Voula McLaughlin. Voula is a Greek-Canadian philanthropist, founder of the Reaching For The Stars Children’s Foundation. Join us as we discuss what inspires her, what inspired her to leave her day job in marketing to pursue a life calling, and more! Her foundation supports children in need all over Greece.

We also chat about other interests, such as basketball, the NBA, and the amazing journey Voula’s home team had in 2019 as the Toronto Raptors became NBA Champions for the first time in franchise history.

We discuss our origins in Greece, and our love for the culture and what makes Greece so special for the Greeks in the diaspora that yearn for it. Especially in a year like this, where an estimated 80-90% of the diaspora that usually visit on an annual basis, will not be.

Voula is a very inspiring person, join us in this extremely organic, and fun, conversation!

In my very first episode of Greece Chats, I, Tony Kariotis sit down with Artemis Kohas, virtually in the midst of a global pandemic. We discuss who Artemis is, her multiple roles in multiple business ventures. She is the founder of the Kohas Agency, a PR firm. She is the owner of Mastihashop, a lifestyle boutique selling products made of Mastic, which can only be found on the island of Chios in Greece. She has two degrees in Psychology, which makes her quite the people person. She is also the Director of New Leaders, at The Hellenic Initiative.

I met Artemis in 2019 when my foundation did a collaboration with The Hellenic Initiative. She has helped me in my transition into living in New York City and has become a great friend! You would think we've known each other for longer than a year!!

In this episode we dive into what exactly Artemis does in her day-to-day activities. How she runs her businesses, how she molded her businesses to be pandemic proof, and then we dive into some fun Greece talk about what makes Greece so special!!

Greece Chats Podcast by Tony Kariotis is the voice of the Greek diaspora and in Greece. This engaging podcast offers a personal look into the lives of successful Greeks and their cultural heritage. Host Tony Kariotis interviews inspiring guests, delving into their careers, motivations, and experiences. The show also explores the beauty of Greece through discussions of travel and cultural heritage. Now in its 3rd season, this must-listen podcast is the perfect platform for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Greece and its people, both in the diaspora and in Greece. Tune in today.

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