On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the program hosted women working in the fields of gastronomy and hospitality. Chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs shared with listeners whether they had experienced gender inequality and whether they faced difficulties establishing themselves in what has traditionally been a male-dominated field.
Guests included:
– Chef Georgianna Hiliadaki
– Chocolatier Mina Apostolidi, from Brussels, who joined the program in the studio
– Elena Mantzourani, restaurant maître d’
– Argyro Koutsou, cook and restaurateur
– Lili Halikia, sommelier and owner of an importing company
– Sofia Koulakari, Director of the Imported Wines Department
– Hyakinthi Tyrovola, sommelier, holder of the WSET Diploma and co-owner of a restaurant
In addition, Stavroula Nikolaou spoke about the three-day wine exhibition “Made by Her: Women in Wine & Creation” (06–08 Mar.).
The program also featured songs we love that celebrate women.