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Welcome to the Restart Podcast

Each week, RESTART unfolds true stories of reinvention and personal growth. Journalist Lili Pyraki welcomes successful professionals from the fields of entrepreneurship, art and sports, who reveal how they were called upon to face and transform significant failures into new, dynamic beginnings. Stay tuned on the Youtube and Spotify platforms and let our guests’ stories inspire you and remind you that true success comes when we have the courage to start again.

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Νίνο Ξυπολητάς μαζί με Λίλυ Πυράκη στο studio της Engel & Volkers Ελλάδος

Episode 1 - Nino Xipolitas

Every restart begins with a truth. And Nino Xipolitas shares his. In the first episode of the new podcast/vidcast RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Nino opens his heart and talks about the value of silence, restarting, his own success stories and everything we don't see behind the lights.

Πορτραίτο της Λίλυς Πυράκη και του Στέφανο Ξενάκη στα γραφεία της Engel & Volkers Ελλάδος

Episode 2 - Stefanos Xenakis

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, popular author and entrepreneur Stefanos Xenakis shares thoughts, experiences and truths that inspire us and have the power to change our daily lives.

Ο Θοδωρής Παπαλουκάς με την δημοσιογράφο Λίλη Πυράκη στα γραφεία της Engel & Volkers στην Αθήνα

Episode 3 - Thodoris Papaloukas

Thodoris Papaloukas, one of the most iconic players in European basketball, is hosted on Restart powered by Engel & Völkers Greece and talks about what is not written in the statistics: the defeats that taught him, the victories that did not change him and the journey that counts more than the destination.

Ο Ετεοκλής Παύλου και η Λίλη Πυράκη στο podcast της Engel & Volkers Ελλάδος σε 2 ολόσωμα πορτραίτα

Episode 4 - Eteocles Pavlou

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Eteocles Pavlou inspires us and reminds us that it's okay to not do everything perfectly while he talks candidly and without clichés about the biggest restart of his life.

Η Αλεξάνδρα Πασχαλίδου με την Λίλη Πυράκη στα γραφεία της EV Greece

Episode 5 - Alexandra Paschalidou

In the 5th episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Alexandra's story reminds us that success is a personal matter. The journalist, presenter and author shares her experiences as a child of Greek immigrants in Sweden, about how she felt the weight of marginalization.

Δύο γυναίκες, η Ελένη Χατζίδου και η Λίλη Πυράκη, κάθονται σε μαύρες καρέκλες με μικρόφωνα ανάμεσά τους σε ένα φωτεινό, μοντέρνο δωμάτιο. Η πινακίδα Engel & Völkers Ελλάδος είναι ορατή πάνω από γυάλινες πόρτες με μαύρο πλαίσιο πίσω τους. Τα ποτήρια νερού στηρίζονται σε ένα μικρό τραπέζι.

Episode 6 - Eleni Hatzidou

In the 6th episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Eleni Hatzidou talks about her life with self-awareness and truth. A woman who has been called upon to break many stereotypes along the way and make significant restarts.

Πορτραίτο του Δημήτρη Μακαλιά μαζί την παρουσιάστρια Λίλη Πυράκη στα γραφεία της EV Greece στην Αθήνα

Episode 7 - Dimitris Makalias

Through the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, we get to know a different side of Dimitris Makalias - a side that we perhaps didn't expect.

Κώστας Μπίγαλης και Λίλη Πυράκη κάθονται σε καρέκλες με μικρόφωνα ανάμεσά τους, έτοιμοι για ένα podcast ή μια συνέντευξη σε ένα μοντέρνο, φωτεινό γραφείο. Η ένδειξη ENGEL & VÖLKERS αναγράφεται πάνω από γυάλινες πόρτες πίσω τους, κάνοντας podcast.

Episode 8 - Kostas Bigalis

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Kostas Bigalis, the authentic and timeless performer and composer, talks about his first steps in music, his sweeping success, the difficulties that tested him and his triumphant return.

Portrait of Zeneviev Mazari and TV journalist Lily Piraki

Episode 9 - Genevieve Mazari

Genevieve Mazari always tells it like it is and never feels like she is needed - nor does she want to. Authentic, versatile and deeply empathetic, she sets new goals every day and never rests for a moment.

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Πορτραίτο της Γεωργίας Καλτσή και της Λίλης Πυράκη

Episode 10 - Georgia Kaltsi

In the new episode of RESTART powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, we host Georgia Kaltsi, Paralympic champion, motivational speaker, trainer and activist. A woman who does not accept labels, but overturns them. She does not define herself as a "heroine of life" nor as a "person with special needs". She is simply Georgia.

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Episode 11 - Daphne Karavokyri

In the new episode of Restart, we welcome journalist-presenter Daphne Karavokyri. Exuberant, multi-talented and unconventional, Daphne doesn't fit into molds and doesn't wait for doors to open for her, she builds them herself where there aren't any.

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Episode 12 - Konstantinos Peristeris

In the new episode of Restart powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, guest gynecologist, obstetrician and public speaker Konstantinos Peristeris, a man who combines scientific knowledge with a positive attitude to life and a genuine sense of humor.

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Episode 13 - Asi Biliou

The second season of Restart kicks off with a powerful performance by astrologer and presenter Assi Biliou in a disarmingly honest conversation. With her characteristic authenticity and positive outlook, Assi tells unknown stories from her professional and personal journey, talking about the moments that tested her and the lessons they taught her.

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Episode 14 - Kosmas Koumianos

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Kosmas Koumianos, the most influential photographer of his generation, shares stories and life lessons from his journey in front of and behind the lens. He talks about the car accident that changed his perspective on life, about loss, family and the power of love.

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Episode 15 - Marea Lautari

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, Marea Laoutari, life & business coach, writer and communication expert, shares her own story of change and evolution.

Δύο γυναίκες, η Κατερίνα Γκαγκάκη και η Λίλη Πυράκη, κάθονται σε μαύρες καρέκλες με μικρόφωνα ανάμεσά τους μπροστά σε μια γυάλινη πόρτα με μαύρο πλαίσιο. Η επιγραφή από πάνω γράφει ENGEL & VÖLKERS, καθώς αντικρίζουν ο ένας τον άλλον, ο ένας κρατώντας ένα σημειωματάριο.

Episode 16 - Katerina Gagaki

In the new episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, communication expert Katerina Gagaki shares stories from her rich professional and personal journey. She talks about her distinctions, autonomy, and how difficulties became the strength to continue.

Δύο γυναίκες, η Λιλή Πυράκη και η Ξένια Κωνσταντίνου, κάθονται η μία απέναντι από την άλλη σε ένα σύγχρονο γραφείο με μικρόφωνα, φλιτζάνια καφέ και περιοδικά στο τραπέζι. Πίσω τους, μεγάλα παράθυρα πλαισιώνουν τις λέξεις ENGEL & VÖLKERS πάνω από τις πόρτες.

Episode 17 - Xeni Konstantinou

In the 17th episode of RESTART, health coach Xeni Konstantinou opens her heart and shares her own unique journey. From a serious health problem that changed her worldview to motherhood, changes in her career, and the great need to support the people around her.

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Episode 18 - Noni Dounia

The 18th episode of the podcast & vidcast RESTART features the unique Noni Dounia. The presenter, actress and model returns to the golden years of modeling in the 90s, shares unknown stories and speaks honestly about the moments that shaped her.

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Episode 19 - Konstantinos Kintzios

In the 19th episode of the podcast & vidcast RESTART, Lili Pyraki meets the ever-authentic Konstantinos Kintzios. The influential business consultant and business podcaster speaks in direct and sweeping language about his journey, the restarts he dared to take, and the lessons learned through decisions, risks, failures, and successes.

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Episode 20 - Melia Krailing

In the 20th episode of the podcast & vidcast RESTART, Lili Pyraki meets actress Melia Krayling. Melia, who we recently enjoyed in the phenomenal series Emily in Paris, has numerous collaborations and has an impressive career at home and abroad.

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Episode 21 - George Hatzipavlou

In the 21st episode of the podcast & vidcast RESTART, Lili Pyraki meets Giorgos Hatzipavlou. The ever-inventive stand-up comedian and actor talks about his journey from advertising and music to the pivotal decision in 2007 to dedicate himself to stand-up, decisively changing his life.

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Episode 22 - Anita Brandt

In the 22nd episode of the podcast & vidcast RESTART, Lili Pyraki meets Anita Brand. The businesswoman and make-up artist talks about her journey from Hungary to Greece, her first steps in modeling and her transition into the world of make-up and entrepreneurship.

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Episode 23 - Marios Mazaris

In the 23rd episode of RESTART, powered by Engel & Völkers Greece, we host educator and author Marios Mazaris - known as School Marius. With directness and substance, Marios talks about his own life path: the difficulties he faced, how he turned them into light and how they shaped him into the man he is today.

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