New Roots Podcast

S1 E8:In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Remi Ganne, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Board Member at Empik, to explore what it takes to build brands, lead at the highest level, and create lasting impact in a new country. Originally from France, Remi arrived in Poland nearly two decades ago and has since held some of the country's most influential marketin...

S1 E7: In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Kamal Jahid, host of Warsaw Confidential , to explore a central theme: your story as your greatest asset. Kamal is known for building Warsaw Confidential , a platform that explores Poland through layered, honest, and human storytelling. His work focuses on capturing conversations and identities that reflect the complexi...

S1 E6:In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Dr. Amit Lath - entrepreneur, business leader, and one of the key figures in strengthening Indo-Polish economic relations. Originally from India, Dr. Lath has spent decades building businesses, creating investment opportunities, and contributing to the growth of Poland’s international business ecosystem. Through his lead...

In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Oliwia Bosomtwe — journalist, writer, art curator, and lecturer. Born in Kraków and raised in Nowy Sącz with Polish and Ghanaian roots, Oliwia has built a career at the intersection of media, culture, and identity. From leading Noizz Poland as Editor-in-Chief to contributing to major publications and working within cultural in...

In this live launch episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Caleigh Furlogh — the President of Smile Warsaw, a grassroots outreach initiative supporting people experiencing homelessness in Warsaw. Together with an exclusive audience of 40 guests from over 15 countries, this conversation captures the energy of a global community gathered in one room to explore what it means...

In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sat down with Myroslava Keryk — a quiet force behind one of the most impactful community movements in Poland today. As the co-founder of the Ukrainian House in Warsaw, Myroslava has been at the center of creating not just support systems, but spaces of belonging. Her work has shaped how Ukrainians arriving in Poland navigate uncertainty, re...

In this episode of the New Roots Podcast , Desmond and Ife sit down with Kurt Scheller — a world-renowned chef, culinary educator, and one of the most influential figures in shaping modern gastronomy in Poland. This conversation explores Kurt’s remarkable journey as a chef — a career that has taken him across five continents and into some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens. From operating at...

In this episode of the New Roots Podcast , Desmond and Ife sat down with Osi Ugonoh — model, dietitian, fitness influencer, media personality, and fashion enthusiast - for an honest conversation about identity, visibility, and building an impactful life beyond labels. Raised in Poland with Nigerian roots, Osi’s story carries strong socio-cultural relevance. Her journey reflects the lived experienc...

The New Roots Podcast spotlights and archives the stories of people of diverse roots who have created meaningful, trackable value within Poland’s evolving ecosystem. Some came to Poland to build and grow; others were born here and embody life across cultures — deeply Polish, yet beautifully diverse. Through authentic, human-centered conversations, the podcast captures their journeys as blueprints...