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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Marica Strazmester, a two-time Olympic swimmer who represented Serbia on the global stage. Marica opens up about her childhood introduction to swimming, the passion that fueled her to continue, and the relentless mentality required to become a professional athlete. From her Olympic debut in 2000 in Sydney to one of swimming’s greatest comeback...

Nemanja "Neman" Golubovic joins us on the podcast.  Neman is the CEO and Founder of restaurant "Kale My Name", and host of "Kale Krew", a television series on UnchainedTV, which has been nominated for five Taste Awards, including Best Food Program.  His hard work also got him nominated for Favorite Vegan Instagramer by VegNews.  Can't forget his "Extraordina...

In Episode 30 we welcome Luka 'Jaguar' Rachovschi.  Luka shares with us what it was like growing up half Ukrainian and half Serbian in the United States.  Luka opens up about his profound spiritual journey to Serbia, where he sought solace and redemption at the historic Monastery Studenica. His quest was to forge a deeper connection with God and to find forgiveness for his past mistakes....

Join us for an inspiring journey with the CEO and Owner of Zastava USA, Ranko Ristic, as he shares his remarkable story from the war-torn landscapes of Yugoslavia to becoming a key player in the American market. We delve into his harrowing escape from the conflict in Yugoslavia, arriving in the US as a young adult with little more than hope and determination. Listen as he recounts his path to succ...

In this episode I jump on the mic by myself to give an update on my podcast journey thus far, my career, business ambitions and plans to monetize the podcast in 2025 by starting "The Network Show".  Listen to the episode to learn how your businesses and companies will benefit from coming on The Network Show. 🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥 YouTube, X,  IG, FB: bodupodcast LinkedIn: Bo Durman Enjoy, l...

Maja Igic, CEO of Balkan Bakery, established in 2007, joins the podcast for Ep. 27.  We discuss the history of Balkan Bakery, what it takes to run the bakery, how they managed to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the business has evolved over time, and the diverse menu options available that attract both the Balkan and non-Balkan communities. Balkan Bakery 541 South La Grange Road La Gra...

Vlado Zrnic shares insights from his journey through education, sports, and the transition from being a student to staring his career. We discussed his decision to major in digital marketing, the strategic move to pursue an MBA, his entrepreneurial approach to business development, and his experiences as a Division 2 college basketball player. The conversation also touched on his experience and at...

Sretenko Karic was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and lived in Germany for a short while before moving to the U.S.A.  In life he has two passions, acting and trucking.  Sretenko says that some of his earliest memories are him acting out scenes from different movies.  Although he had this passion since childhood, he did not pursue the dream until just 3 years ago.   In this podcast Sretenk...

Jovan Ignjatovic came to the United States as an aspiring basketball player and stayed as a businessman.  After playing basketball at Whitney Young High School and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Jovan was involved in the Chicago Serbian community and was on the board of various Serbian Organizations.  During his basketball days, he was introduced to cannabis and in his mid-twenties he decid...

Samir Burdzovic is an entrepreneur with a new calling in life. His goal is to help people improve their lives by spreading his message on the “Immigrant Mentality”. Samir says his message is for the people that are lost in life and that may feel like they lack purpose, immigrant or not. In his message he emphasizes the importance of having faith in your religion, maintaining healthy relationships...

Aaron Flores is a full-time poker player that has placed first and had top ten finishes in multiple poker tournaments.  His biggest purse was $100k after a 1st place tournament finish.  When he is not playing tournaments, he is playing a cash game.  In our podcast we discuss what the differences are between good and bad poker players.  Some may think that poker is all about the luck of the draw, b...

Episode 21 - Aleksandar Sasha Jovicic, is a Serbian American Conservative Patriot, Businessman and member of the SerbsFor (Serbs For Trump 2024). Sasha is the epitome of the American Dream! Moving from Serbia to Phoenix, AZ, he spent his early adulthood living in a dangerous neighborhood, which motivated him to find his way out. During those years, he developed a love for “lowriders” and the car i...

Saveta Dubak , born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and mother of two.  She founded SQUADPLAN , a successful creative studio for companies that focuses on corporate identities, digital project management, visual concepts, and photography.  With a long resume of philanthropic work, Saveta is a proud founder of Balkan Children , a charity that focuses on buildin...

Ivan Cuk has one of the strongest hands in the world and is the youngest grip strength champion! YouTube and IG: @ivancuk19 🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥 YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: bodupodcast Enjoy, like, follow and share.

Tode Dmitrovic, amateur Muay Thai fighter with 19 years of experience, talks to us about the benefits of joining a Muay Thai gym, what to expect as a beginner, the positive impact it had on him as a person, and his plans for his new gym @trainoriginal8 . IG: @trainoriginal8 🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥 IG and YouTube: bodupodcast

Milan Krkus, also known as Krle, is a photographer and videographer out of Chicago.  Krle shares his journey moving from Serbia to Alaska, and Alaska to Chicago, where he currently resides.  We briefly touch on his experience in Alaska, and the occupations that he held before becoming a professional photographer/videographer.  Krle, the on set photographer for the Serbian film “Toma” that was prod...

Nebojsa Knezevic, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery, Director of Research and Education at a Chicago hospital, President of the Serbian American Medical and Dental Society, Scientist, and a Keynote Speaker.  We discuss the importance of mental health, impact that Covid-19 had on our mental health, effects and consequences of stress, the negative role that social media and elect...

Maja Volk is a musician, singer, scriptwriter, author, victor in a battle with cancer, raw foodist, traveler, and above all, a human being.  Maja states that the disease of cancer was one the best things that has happened to her.  We go over the raw foodist lifestyle and health benefits that come with it.  Maja also shares her experiences around the world, such as trying ayahuasca for the first ti...

Xavier Borjas is an immigration attorney and owner of Borjas Law Group in Chicago, IL. We discuss obtaining and preserving peace in life, how to maintain a healthy relationship with loved ones, Mexican and Balkan cuisine, switching careers and his journey through law school in his late 20s, immigration law, and different avenues that can help you obtain a U.S. citizenship. Hit the like button and...

Vanja Tolj shares her story on growing up in America, pursuing medical school (anesthesiology), and her involvement with the Serbian American Medical Association (SAMA).   Hit the like button and share if you enjoyed this episode.   IG: @vanjatolj @sama_serbia @bodupodcast   YouTube: bodupodcast   🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥

It was a very fun time talking and listening to @stefanjevtovic18. Stefan shares his experiences and thoughts on living in the United States, moving to Serbia right after high school to pursue an acting career, life in Serbia as a young adult, and gives us an inside scoop on his new movie "Ko Živ Ko Mrtav".   IG: @stefanjevtovic18   🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥🔊🎤🎙🎧🎥   Bilo je veoma zabavno razgovarati...

Jovica Grbic is back on the podcast for Episode 11. In this episode we discuss the game of chess. Jovica learned how to play chess at a very young age and says that it is a strategic game that requires a lot of thinking and planning. He also believes that a lot of real life lesson can be learned from it. Along with Jovica's passion for chess, he is also very passionate about our Serbian commu...

Bojana Ilic, artist name Bojitt, is a Serbian-born, Chicago based artist who paints bold stories in an abstract way. Bojitt holds a degree in Clothing and Textile Design from College of Textile - Design, Technology and Management (DTM) in Belgrade, Serbia. Following a successful career in the fashion industry and after moving to the United States in 2007, she decided to shift her focus to her othe...

Get to know DJ Spaz in Episode 9. DJ Spaz gave my generation and other generations a place for us to go out, have fun, and meet others from the Serbian and Balkan community in Chicago and across the United States and Canada. I always looked forward to going to DJ Spaz's parties, so it was very cool to be able to sit down with him and get to know him more on a personal level. In Episode 9 we t...

Join me for episode 8 with Draga Durman-Krošnjar who is a graduate school professor, trauma-surgery intensive care unit NP, endurance sports and nutrition enthusiast. She’s also a wife and a mother of three who does not believe in toddler tantrums. We discussed postpartum depression, societal pressures on women in relation to career and motherhood, and everything else from the importance of having...