Imagine redefining wellbeing through a groundbreaking event and a fresh perspective. In this episode of the Harvest Series, founders Burak Öymen and Roman Carel share their journey and vision behind the Harvest project in Kaplankaya. Host Rose Claverie delves into how their backgrounds shaped their approach to wellbeing, the evolution of their concept since its inception, and what’s next for this innovative initiative. Tune in to discover how their unique blend of business acumen and personal insight is creating a new paradigm in wellness.

[2:43] - What is harvest for Burak and Roman? For Burak, it's a gathering of minds. Roman evokes Burak's development in Kaplankaya, and the objective of gathering open-minded people.

[6:33] - What does wellbeing mean for Roman and Burak, and how has it changed since 2017, when they first started talking about Harvest?

[9:48] - What do Burak and Roman represent for Harvest, according to Jamie Wheal, the author of Recapture the Rapture?

[12:33] - Wellbeing includes music and joy, and that's why Harvest is also a happy place.

[14:29] - The origins of Harvest. Inspired by an American concept, but adapted to Turkey, thanks to their friend Nick. It's in the being that the doing happens.

[17:12] - Movie director Lisa Azuelos' comments about Harvest.

[18:10] - How do Burak and roman approach the speakers and the practitioners of Harvest?

[19:38] - Who is Burak for Roman? And who is Roman for Burak?

[23:11] - What led Roman and Burak into the esoteric world, knowing they both come from a rational background?

[27:25] - Harvest of the Day: if something easy could be done and make the world a better place, what would it be for Burak and Roman?

In two weeks, we will release Helen Isibor-Epega's interview made in Kaplankaya. She is a singer and a performer, and she plays the hang drum. This relatively new instrument looks like a saucepan and was built by two inventors who don't make them anymore. Don't miss the episode!

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Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel