Beyond The Bubble

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Gui Athia, lobbyist and corporate affairs expert, TEDx speaker, and author of Get the Memo. With a career spanning leadership roles at Nike, Renault, Alcatel, and beyond, Gui shares his journey from Brazilian boardrooms to the heart of European public affairs. They explore the themes of trust, values, intuition, integrity and governance,...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras reconnects with longtime friend and diplomat turned academic, Zoltan Feher for a extensive conversation on Hungarian identity, global politics, and the shifting world order. From student activism in post-communist Hungary to working in diplomacy in Washington and Ankara, Zoltan reflects on the dreams of EU and NATO integration, the rise of China, and th...

In this episode, András is joined by two global experts in the communication world—Bonnie Caver, founder of Reputation Lighthouse and board member of the Global Alliance for PR, and Adrian Cropley, founder of the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence. They meet in Brussels to discuss the real-world implications of artificial intelligence in communication, ethics, organizational culture, an...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Marie Terese, a former international opera singer turned voice and communication expert. Marie Terese brings over 20 years of experience from European opera houses and concert halls to help professionals find their authentic voice in business settings. From her early struggles with stuttering as a child to performing in eight languages ac...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Laura Shields—media trainer, former broadcast journalist, and founder of Red Thread—to explore the stories we tell ourselves, and how those stories evolve when shaped by trauma, neurodivergence, and lived experience. Laura opens up about her journey from a high-pressure media career to building a business in Brussels, navigating depressio...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with fashion psychologist and branding expert Marleen Beevers for a close look into the clothing, self-image, and “Satisfashion”.They explore how fashion acts as both armor and self-expression, how we form impressions in seconds, and how clothing choices can reflect (or distort) our values and identities. They discuss how outward appearance wi...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras sits down with Luc Gillis, a former lifetime EU official living a full life with visual impairment. His career at the European Commission spanned over 40 years, from switchboard operator to senior roles in HR and EU staff selection. Luc shares his perspective on how the EU institutions have professionalised over time, particularly in the field of human...

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras welcomes communications consultant Jacques Foul for a rich conversation about identity, discipline, Artificial Intelligence, and the inner work of growth. From his early life attending a military boarding school and coming from a multicultural upbringing, Jacques had experiences studying in South Africa, France, and the U.S. He shares how structure, tra...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Beyond the Bubble , András speaks with Elizabeth Krahulecz , a Brussels-based EU regulatory strategist, about the day her life changed forever — and how she transformed tragedy into strength. Elisabeth was seriously injured in the 2016 Brussels Airport terrorist attack . She shares the harrowing details of that day, her physical and psychological rec...

In this episode, András speaks with Tom Meyers, osteopath, author, and body-centred stress expert. Tom shares his personal and professional journey—from burnout to developing The Reaset Approach—and explores what it means to stay resilient in body, mind, and spirit. We look into how stress, identity, and future readiness intersect, and how practices in both science and self-awareness can help us m...

In this episode, Andras speaks with Alejandro Ribo Labastida — professor of European Studies, negotiation trainer, and explorer of culture, power, and self-awareness. Alejandro discusses institutional complexities of the EU, personal layers of identity, trust, and assumptions on how we negotiate and live together — as citizens, diplomats, neighbors, and humans. From Catalan identity and Spanish cu...

Andras Baneth speaks with Dominique Scarlett about identity, motherhood, the highs and lows of influencer life, and the path from exposure to healing. They discuss Dominique’s multicultural roots, life in Lebanon versus Europe, how she navigated the maritime industry, and her rise as a singer and social media figure. Dominique shares her insights on parenting across languages and cultures, the pre...

Andras Baneth speaks with Nehama Uzan about Jewish identity, interfaith dialogue, and the importance of living a values-based life. They explore the challenges of building inclusive community spaces in times of fear, the moral and spiritual lessons of Judaism, and the power of human connection across boundaries. They discuss her multicultural background, the founding and evolution of the European...

Andras Baneth speaks with Sam Wilkin about the experience of living in the Middle East, how it shaped his sense of European identity, and the challenges of navigating multiculturalism in today’s Europe. They discuss the differences between national and cultural identities, what it means to be European, the tension between individual and collective values, family structures, language as culture, ca...