Alex shares her story of a silenced, repressed, and physically abusive childhood in Eastern Europe. With a tumultuous relationship with her father, she learned to navigate life independently from a very young age. Despite the hardships, Alex's journey of emotional recovery led her to become a life coach and personal trainer, transforming her greatest weaknesses into her greatest strengths. 👉 Follow us ------------- Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/37bKitFMHCNGFKKxt7A92h Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetellingroomofficial/ 🗣️ About the guest ------------- Aleks Dimitrova is a dynamic high-performance movement and lifestyle coach dedicated to helping individuals unlock their true potential through a holistic approach to fitness and wellness. As a NASM- and EXOS-trained performance specialist, Aleks combines her extensive knowledge with personal experience to empower her clients. She understands the unique challenges faced by busy professionals and entrepreneurs, having navigated the complexities of balancing physical and mental health herself. Aleks emphasizes the importance of not only physical strength but also mental resilience, stress management, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve peak performance. At AceTribe, Aleks creates a supportive community for high-performance individuals who aim to seamlessly integrate fitness into their lives. Through personalized workout plans, nutrition strategies, and science-backed methods, she helps her clients enhance their daily performance, boost productivity, and achieve sustainable goals. 🍿 About the show ------------- We receive guests with a unique experience or perspective on life to tell a story, unfiltered, vulnerable and without judgment. Following the story, a conversation lead by curiosity, honesty and vulnerability. The Telling Room is inspired from Mezrab and the Tommy Tiernan Show. Mezrab is an incredible storytelling theater in Amsterdam where ordinary people gather on Wednesday and Friday to tell stories. It’s a unique place of expression where you can hear raw and touching stories. The Tommy Tiernan Show is a television program where the host engages in spontaneous and candid interviews, often without prior knowledge of who will be the guest, leading to a dynamic and unscripted conversation. The last part we’re adding is depth and vulnerability. During the conversation, we try to allow unfiltered curiosity, because we believe that’s when we genuinely get to know someone: when they allow themselves to be vulnerable and raw. 💝 Credits ------------- Special thanks to 301 Studios for hosting the show and to its owner Marcus Engel for his always incredible and valuable advice on our show. Thanks to Sahand Sahebdivani for his storytelling expertise and guidance that helps preparing the guests and editing the stories. Thanks to Theo Marechal for his Youtube expertise and guidance.

Bambos tells the story of how he pushes himself everyday and minimizes comfort in order to connect to his raw feelings and emotions. From being a drug addict trying to run away from his feelings to building the top rated photography business in Amsterdam. 👉 Follow us ------------- Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/37bKitFMHCNGFKKxt7A92h Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetellingroomofficial/ 🗣️ About the guest ------------- Bambos Charles Demetriou was born in Cyprus. He is a photographer at Unmask Photography, specialized in people photography and known for his refreshing and unconventional approach to capturing authentic visual stories. On top of that, Bambos is also a life coach and facilitates connexion workshops through the Netherlands where he invites people to connect and relate to each other with vulnerability and depth. 🍿 About the show ------------- We receive guests with a unique experience or perspective on life to tell a story, unfiltered, vulnerable and without judgment. Following the story, a conversation lead by curiosity, honesty and vulnerability. The Telling Room is inspired from Mezrab and the Tommy Tiernan Show. Mezrab is an incredible storytelling theater in Amsterdam where ordinary people gather on Wednesday and Friday to tell stories. It’s a unique place of expression where you can hear raw and touching stories. The Tommy Tiernan Show is a television program where the host engages in spontaneous and candid interviews, often without prior knowledge of who will be the guest, leading to a dynamic and unscripted conversation. The last part we’re adding is depth and vulnerability. During the conversation, we try to allow unfiltered curiosity, because we believe that’s when we genuinely get to know someone: when they allow themselves to be vulnerable and raw. 💝 Credits ------------- Special thanks to 301 Studios for hosting the show and to its owner Marcus Engel for his always incredible and valuable advice on our show. Thanks to Sahand Sahebdivani for his storytelling expertise and guidance that helps preparing the guests and editing the stories. Thanks to Theo Marechal for his Youtube expertise and guidance. 🎙️ The Story ------------- In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Bambos Charles Demetriou, a former drug addict who transformed his life to become a top-rated photographer and life coach in Amsterdam. Bambos shares his raw and emotional journey from addiction to building Unmask Photography, a business renowned for its unique approach to capturing authentic human stories. He opens up about his daily rituals that push him beyond comfort, his struggles with self-worth, and how he found solace and purpose in connecting with others. Join us as Bambos discusses the importance of embracing discomfort, the role of vulnerability in personal growth, and his mission to help others through his connection workshops across the Netherlands. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of living authentically. Bambos's story is not just about overcoming addiction but about finding true joy in life's raw and unfiltered moments. He talks about the lessons learned from his extreme physical challenges, the power of waking up early, and the impact of cold water immersion on his mental clarity and emotional stability. Through his photography and coaching, Bambos invites others to explore their vulnerabilities and discover the beauty in their authentic selves. This episode will resonate with anyone seeking motivation, struggling with their own demons, or looking for ways to connect more deeply with themselves and others.

Basak shares her poignant journey as an immigrant in the Netherlands. Listen to her experiences of constant fear and the pervasive "white-noise" of adapting to a new culture. Basak questions the essence of "home" and reveals how she has conquered her fears to forge a creative career, using her personal stories as the backbone for her theatrical shows. 🗣️ About the guest ------------- Basak Layic was born in Turkey. She is now a theater maker, script writer and performer. 🍿 About the show ------------- We receive guests with a unique experience or perspective on life to tell a story, unfiltered, vulnerable and without judgment. Following the story, a conversation lead by curiosity, honesty and vulnerability. The Telling Room is inspired from Mezrab and the Tommy Tiernan Show. Mezrab is an incredible storytelling theater in Amsterdam where ordinary people gather on Wednesday and Friday to tell stories. It’s a unique place of expression where you can hear raw and touching stories. The Tommy Tiernan Show is a television program where the host engages in spontaneous and candid interviews, often without prior knowledge of who will be the guest, leading to a dynamic and unscripted conversation. The last part we’re adding is depth and vulnerability. During the conversation, we try to allow unfiltered curiosity, because we believe that’s when we genuinely get to know someone: when they allow themselves to be vulnerable and raw. 💝 Credits ------------- Special thanks to 301 Studios for hosting the show and to its owner Marcus Engel for his always incredible and valuable advice on our show. Thanks to Sahand Sahebdivani for his storytelling expertise and guidance that helps preparing the guests and editing the stories. 🎙️ The Story ------------- In this video, Basak opens up about the continuous fear and white-noise she encountered while assimilating into a new society, shedding light on the real struggles of immigration and cultural adaptation. What does it truly mean to call a place home? Basak delves into this existential query, sharing insights from her personal quest for belonging and acceptance in a foreign land. Her story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, highlighting her evolution from uncertainty to stability in her new environment. Through her compelling account, Basak also discusses the intricacies of building a career in the creative arts abroad. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how her life experiences have become integral to her work as a theater maker and scriptwriter. This video not only showcases her journey but also serves as an invaluable resource for other creative professionals facing similar challenges. Moreover, Basak touches on broader themes of identity, empowerment, and self-definition, making this a must-watch for anyone fascinated by stories of personal growth and cultural integration. Her narrative is rich with lessons on overcoming adversity and embracing one's heritage in the creative expression.