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Hello listeners! This is Leonita, a host from Vepra Shqiptare Podcast. What a great experience this has been with you! Thank you so much! I have exciting news that I will be moving forward as host of "ALBANIAN ACTS PODCAST". I hope you will follow along my journey in sharing and connecting our community together. Until further notice follow me at @albanianacts_official for business inquires, and @albanianacts_podcast for showcasing podcast episodes. Thank you for you support. Listen to the new season at https://albanianacts.buzzsprout.com/

We sit down with Kreshnik Jonuzi, Luftar Von Rama, and Charlie Ashkew, the directors + producers of the documentary of the Albanian National Soccer Team - the behind the scenes of this epic stride of the Albanian team making it to the Euros for the first time in history and the conflict of Albanian history. 

Albulena, a true beauty inside and out . She and her family moved to Sweden from Kosovo in the early 90s. When she got older she started a career as a model in Sweden, and eventually was found by Fadil Berisha; famous Albanian photographer. She made a name herself but put a pause on her modeling when she became a mother. She has now been back into the fashion world, with hopes to build her own fashion line, and even considering creating a cookbook on Albanian traditional dishes. She is passionate about her family, work life balance, and her culture.  We enjoyed talking with her and hope you enjoy her story too. Take a listen. Follow + Share. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So happy to announce that our next special guest is Katrina Malota, renowned stylist & make up artist in Michigan and around the US. Her story is unique, having migrated to California and then to Michigan, Katrina has had many adventures along the way. She has built loyal relations through the years with those such as Snoop Dog, Robin Thicke, 50 Cent, and her local home town genius Eminem.She is a true visual artist in the industry having worked on countless runway shows from NYC to Paris creating styles for the world's leading fashion designers.Over the past 15 years, Malota's cutting-edge hairstyles & innovative contributions to the world of beauty have been featured in countless fashion and style magazines including a record breaking 4 time Best of the Best Allure Magazine feature.Katrina is a multi faceted multi talented force to be reckoned. Enjoy and be inspired. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gina, with a mentality of “if you think it’s going to work, then make it work". She took all of her experiences, a love of design, creativity and channeled it to building her own brunch place “The Place 2 Be”. By working on creating standard operating procedures, she has a vision to expand throughout the US. A lifelong learner and self proclaimed “researcher” - Gina shares her story. Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fiton is a published photographer in New York. He continues to master his craft and truly loves the energy from the people he captures in photos and the team he works with. His talent grew from his childhood passion of painting and drawing. He has made a name for himself and that didn’t come easy. From Montenegro to NYC he strived and embraced every opportunity to gain experience, to learn, and to build his own identity as a photographer. He gives back to other artists by sharing his knowledge through instagram and his YouTube channel at FitonPhotography. There he shares tutorials, tips, and more on photography. If you are an aspiring photographer take a listen and be inspired to reach your goal.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down and have an in-depth conversation with Bebe, an empowered and confident woman who has shown that giving back through charity is something we can all do and she is honored to be able to shed a light to those who need it most. Bebe has a beautiful heart and an energy that instantly lights up the whole room, even via Skype. Powerful, yet super practical in finding solutions. She has been at the forefront of gathering Albanians from every community to support charities, and help those in need. Fearless is a way to describe her willingness for life. She almost demands that our most vulnerable population be healed. Take a listen, take the best, and hopefully this inspires you to give and to share.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A free spirit with a fearless attitude, living life to the fullest adventure, traveling the world and capturing moments through her photography and blogging. Lena shares with us her story, her journey and what’s in store for the future. Listen to her advice on building your dreams, tips on how to pursue a life through adventure as a travel photographer.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“One thing is common, a mothers love is extraordinary and often times defies the fabrics of reality. All mothers have remarkable stories and on this day we are honored to share a heartfelt interview filled with harmony, love, heart break, obstacles and opportunity. Mother’s Day special: Bato Shehaj’s story. Having spent 20 years connecting millions of people around the world at the post office, Bato spread the seed of safety, connectivity and family on many levels not truly Comprehendible during these times. This may have been a challenge, but her biggest challenge of all was the fight for her child’s life, winning the battle and her journey to America.”

We learn how Daniella found her calling and through her struggles was able to save enough money to open her very first Barbershop in Birmingham, MI. She continued to strive to learn and master her craft. She found support in her family and especially driven by the support of her now husband. Together they opened up a second men's salon which also included a fun bar and cocktail area. How cool is that!? She is passionate about her clients and her personality is so down to earth but she is a force to be reckoned with. Listen to hear her story. 

We met Cindy Marina virtually to talk about her  journey to Miss Albania 2019 and being the Top 20 Finalist at the Miss Universe pageant. We also get to learn what the future holds for this gorgeous and bright young woman. She is a student athlete and a member of the National Albanian Volleyball team. Her passions and hard work can be seen by her great success. She is an inspiration for young people all around the world and represents her countries Albania and America is such a gracious way. She is also an advocate to stop pollution in Albania and around the world, and believes we need to take steps now to reverse climate change. She is already making strides by being a part of Surfrider, GreenLine, and Pacific Whale Foundation. Her beauty, strength, spirit and positivity is wonderful to see.  Check out cindymarina.com. Thanks for Listening! Comment + Follow + Subscribe--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Traveling from Los Angeles to the Shinola Hotel - Detroit, MI for this raw conversation with friends on "Vepra Shqiptare"  Tonin is an actor in Hollywood, California, originally from Shkodra, Albania with a strong family presence in Michigan, comes to share his story of how he chose acting and digging deep to find his happiest moment in life. A true conversation of a young man relentlessly pursing his craft for the long term with a moto of zero regrets in life. An episode that is full of wisdom and outlook for all Albanians in our community pursuing the arts. It is worth noting that his journey to California and beyond will inspire many.

Daniela came from Fier, Albania to Ohio and eventually went on to travel the world - to Italy and China. She achieved recognition for her achievements (a 2019 G20 Young Global Changer to name a few) and through her work and education she became a Research Fellow at the Center for International Development's Growth Lab at Harvard University and working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. conducting analytical work and research on labor markets, economic polarization, and structural reforms. She has also investigated the macroeconomic effects of the 2008 financial crisis with the Central Bank of Slovenia, and worked as a market research consultant at the Center for Innovation & Growth (Cleveland, Ohio). In 2013, she received an ASIANetwork Freeman Foundation fellowship to conduct field research on the socio-economic effects of urban relocation and demolition in China. She is has vast knowledge about harnessing the power of mathematical modeling, econometric techniques, and behavioral economics to diagnose economic issues and inform effective policy making. Daniela believes that giving back to her country and community in positive and intellectual ways can help the people achieve progress and is hopeful in the Albanian peoples ability to succeed.Subscribe + Follow + Comment | Thanks for listening

Valentina is a force to be reckoned with; a boss babe with a mission. She is the sole creator, designer, entrepreneur, and founder of VAJZË a jewelry line made in Michigan and sold all around the world. Inspired by her Albanian culture and the strong women around her she set out on a journey to follow her passion for styling, and gave women something to make them feel beautiful and strong. She has such a big heart and fierce work ethic. She also makes time to give back to the young girls and women in the community.  Website: VAJZË.com IG: @VAJZË Podcast recorded at Farmington CoWork (Downtown Farmington Michigan)  Follow, subscribe, and comment Thank you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down and get to learn about how this woman pursued her passion, and become an acclaimed couture evening and wedding dress designer for the stars and for the brides who envision that unique and custom look for their fairytale wedding. She made it from Albania to Italy to Michigan and New York, and now her designs are all around the world. Her current passion and talent has been making custom wedding dresses for her clients at her Fashion Store "Katerina Bocci" in Shelby Township, MI. She is the OG boss lady and we were so honored to have her share her story. We look forward to hearing more from her in future podcasts as we believe in her and continue to be inspired by her journey and success. Instagram: @katerinabocciWebsite: katerinaboccibridal.comSubscribe, Follow, and Comment on Vepra Podcast platforms (instagram, facebook, anchor, spotify)Thank you for listening, we appreciate your support.Music: Island by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Island-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6by8zhaG04Y

This is Albanian Acts "Vepra Shqiptare"On this podcast we will have in-depth and personal conversations with established and rising figures in the Albanian-American community of Michigan (and around the world). We discuss the work and actions that led these men and women to inspire, create, and ignite a passion for prosperity. See what it took to make their dreams a reality and the ways they influence the next generation.Join us as we explore the minds of artists, designers, actors, entrepreneurs, doctors, and many more.