Seen&Heard

In this engaging episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome David Price , Business Development Manager at Science Made Simple , who demonstrates the art of science busking - combining street performance with STEM education to make science accessible and exciting for public audiences. David provides live demonstrations, from proprioception...

In this reflective milestone episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) celebrate over 50 episodes by sharing the reality of podcasting on the road, from hotel room recordings to beach setups, revealing the unglamorous truth behind their seemingly smooth live streams. The hosts take listeners through their technical evolution, from their affectio...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Klara Tuličić , a marketing expert whose passion project odvorci.hr has transformed nine small Croatian villages near Slavonski Brod into a thriving digital media platform that preserves cultural heritage while engaging young people. Klara shares how she mobilized young volunteers to docu...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Manuela Bukvić , an Instagram expert who delivers uncomfortable truths about social media ROI and challenges the assumption that every business needs an Instagram presence. Manuela provides a realistic assessment of Instagram's demands, from the cultural differences between platforms like...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) explore the evolving landscape of professional relationship building, from unconventional venues like beaches to the nuanced world of online connections. The conversation addresses practical networking challenges many professionals face, including managing social anxiety at events, navigating cul...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Sanja Veletanlić , a certified Notion Solutions partner who demonstrates how business owners can transform their business operations through strategic system implementation. Sanja shares her journey from Notion user to certified partner, explaining how the platform's versatility extends f...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Krešimir Herceg , founder of Bikademy , who has transformed his passion for cycling into a comprehensive platform promoting active mobility, tourism, and environmental awareness. Krešimir shares his 15-year journey in marketing and event organization, explaining how Bikademy encourages da...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Maja Puškarić , an experienced entrepreneur and personal branding expert originally from Croatia, now based in Austria, who shares her journey of strategic business pivots and authentic brand building. Maja offers practical insights from launching multiple ventures, including her upcoming...

This week on Seen & Heard, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edita-bandur-a11831291/) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darkomares/) tackle the age-old podcasting question in a special host-only episode: should you come prepared or wing it? Being invited as a podcast guest is exciting - but how much should you actually p...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Dinka Krčelić , an expert in intercultural communication and trainer of trainers who successfully navigates the complexities of global business communication. Dinka shares her expertise on the nuances between European and global markets, addressing how globalization impacts cultural ident...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Valentina Babić , a Canva expert and Canvassador who transforms how professionals approach graphic design using this accessible and powerful tool. Valentina shares her expertise on moving beyond basic templates to create professional-quality designs, addressing common mistakes that preven...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Marija-Jasna Bašić , a medical biochemist and pharmacist from Croatia, who provides an insider's perspective on the clinical trials industry and its evolving role in modern healthcare. Jasna shares her transition from pharmacy to clinical research, explaining how clinical trials can becom...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Andy Lucchesi , an ESL teacher, edupreneur, and generative AI education specialist who advocates for responsible AI integration in teaching while maintaining the human elements that make education meaningful. Andy provides a balanced perspective on AI's role in education, moving beyond bo...

In this unplanned episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) turn a last-minute guest cancellation into an engaging live interaction with their audience. The conversation flows naturally from introducing a new merchandise idea (mugs and T-shirts) to brainstorming a potential podcast preparation service for future guests. Through audience question...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Chris Aldridge , a business and social media strategist who helps clients transform scattered ideas into cohesive business strategies through authentic personal branding. Chris shares his expertise on navigating the evolving social media landscape, emphasizing how consistency and authenti...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Jelena Kalinić , a science journalist and communicator with a decade of experience translating complex research into accessible knowledge for the public. Jelena addresses the urgent challenges facing science communication today, from combating misinformation to helping scientists effectiv...

In this education-focused episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Fajarudin Akbar , an English teacher passionate about educational technology, who shares his extensive experience with professional development. Fajarudin offers practical guidance on navigating the overwhelming landscape of online courses and training programs, emphasiz...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Ivan Židov , an AI developer with 7-8 years of industry experience who has achieved top 1% status on Upwork, sharing his journey from neural network enthusiast to successful freelancer. Ivan offers practical guidance on navigating the AI landscape, from selecting the right tools (e.g. Cha...

In this interactive live stream episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) answer audience questions in real-time, covering everything from the practicalities of food photography to the surprising ease of starting a podcast. The conversation jumps organically between topics as viewers submit questions, creating a casual, behind-the-scenes look at...

In this healthcare-focused episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Reena Mistry , a DEIB-centred Medical English teacher and former community pharmacist, who bridges the gap between healthcare delivery and inclusive communication. Reena shares her unique perspective as the daughter of Indian immigrants from Yorkshire, England, explaini...

In this business optimization episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Laura Plantak , Digital Chaos Strategist and founder of Proprium LLC, who specializes in helping entrepreneurs double their client capacity through process automation and no-code solutions. Laura brings her 12+ years of international experience working across 15+ cou...

In this rare solo hosting event, Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) welcomes educator and AI advocate Jon Fila for an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence bias in education, recorded on November 25th 2024, during LinkedIn's audio event era. Seen and Heard started as an unrecorded LinkedIn audio-only live show, and this was a rare recorded episode. Jon shares his 26-year teaching jo...

In this episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome strategic communication expert Nela Kačmarčik , who shares practical techniques for making authentic and memorable first impressions both online and in person. Nela provides actionable advice that moves beyond generic networking tips, focusing on how to genuinely connect with your audienc...

In this production-focused episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer), welcome Mirta Jušič , a Croatian documentary producer who shares her practical experience managing international shoots across former Yugoslav countries, revealing the cultural and logistical challenges of cross-border filmmaking. Mirta talks about how budget constraints have...

In this deeply personal episode, hosts Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) and Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Vesna Palaversa , a body-oriented psychotherapist who shares her transformative journey from economics to therapy, driven by her own experience with stuttering and her son's challenges. Vesna shares how stuttering affected her career choices and family life, moving beyond...