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15 January 2025

Episode 684

29 minutes


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We meet former corporate lawyer Alexia Karides, who left the legal briefs behind to launch Ysso, an Athens-based jewellery brand crafting handmade pieces. Then: we take a peek inside the pages of our latest title, ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’. 

15 January 2025

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Chapter 1

Ysso

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Athens-native Alexia Karides shares the story behind her non-traditional pivot from law into the jewellery business, the importance of preserving traditional Greek craftsmanship and what it means to be ‘Made in Greece’.

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Chapter 2

‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’

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Chiara Rimella flips through the sunny pages of our latest title as we explore the business landscape in Greece, its post-financial crisis resurgence and the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in the country.

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