Balkan Sis

Debra Gavranich - The Girl Who Left Debra Gavranich joins us from North Queensland, Australia, to discuss her recently published book, "The Girl Who Left." This book delves into her mother's journey from Korčula to the cane fields of Australia. In this episode, we explore life on Korčula, the proxy marriage that led to her mother's departure, and her adaptation to life in Austral...

Embracing Grief, Cultivating Resilience, and Reclaiming Mental Health Dear brothers and sisters, it's been a while. I've been deep in my grief, and I've finally come out to share my experiences of loss. I've lost my childhood home, experienced miscarriages, lost family members, and, sadly, my first dog and family member, Bruno. I know that if you come from our culture and Balkan he...

Part 2 - Featuring Amar & Lejla from the Fića Crew With a strong following of over 27,000 on Instagram and other social platforms, Lejla & Amar share their love, lives, and adventures around the world with their little green car! They enlighten us on why this car is so iconic, what it represents historically, and how they're expanding their adventures in Sarajevo with their young famil...

Wow, wow! We are truly humbled and excited to have hosted the FIĆA CREW on this week's episode. Amar and Lejla are two extraordinary creatives with an impressive following of almost 27,000 on Instagram. They've organically grown a substantial audience across various social media platforms. During our conversation, we delved into a wide range of topics, from their journey as entrepreneurs t...

Hello, beautiful souls, Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Balkan Sis began as two best friends creating a safe haven for women from the Balkans and beyond. With the challenges of time differences and guests scattered worldwide, we've embarked on a fresh, solo adventure. This podcast is a quest to stay connected to our culture, heritage, and the diaspora. Each episode is a le...