NEW PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS IS THE ULTIMATE GIFT

Merry Christmas from my family to yours. A new member joined the Stroumboulis family today - Theo (Theodore). The good news is... it's a BOY (FINALLY).

GREEK SCHOOL WAS TORTURE AS A KID GROWING UP IN CANADA

Now that I am older, I appreciate how they pushed us to learn and outside of only the language it's significant to learn our ethnic dances, what it means to be Greek.

10 YEAR CAREER PLAN FOR MY FAMILY AND BUSINESS

In the next 10 years I would like to continue growing my company and the same way I grew up at the feet of my parents in the family restaurant, I would like my children to be at my feet at my company.

ASTON MARTIN SHOWROOMS LIT WITH OUR LED LIGHTING PRODUCTS

Ideoli Group worked with Aston Martin's design team to create these massive lighted statement pieces in their Beverly Hills and Miami showrooms to illuminate their cars.

HIRING GREEK EMPLOYEES IN GREECE - WORTH THE INVESTMENT?

And now we have 7 employees working in Greece. We are not chasing the local market in Greece. They work for us. If you think, other countries have outsourced labor markets. I want Greece to be that for us.

NO CORE AREA FOR THE GREEKS IN LOS ANGELES - BUT WHY?

Here in California it is different. Everything is far. There is no central street to say that is our hub for Greeks like in other major cities like Toronto, New York, Boston and Melbourne.

1 MILLION MILES FLOWN WITH UNITED AIRLINES - CUSTOMER SERVICE LESSON 101

1,000,000 mile club with United on today's flight to Dallas, Texas. Captain Jones and his crew came over to my seat to present me with this thoughtful note and medallion for clinching this milestone with them.

THE WORLD IS INVESTING IN GREECE - ARE YOU?

The market in Greece is growing, we see everyday new investments are entering. Whether we win new business in Greece or not, we will remain.

TEACHING MY DAUGHTERS TO SPEAK GREEK AT HOME

Are your children learning Greek at home? Yes, I have 3 daughters. Eight, five and three years old. Even my Greek has become better from the moment I had kids.

BUILDING TRUST WITH NEW PARTNERS IS CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS

We already had that connection. We already knew the quality of the work and the reputation of the company. So it was just a matter of pushing the button.

CHATTING ON NATIONAL TELEVISION ABOUT MY BUSINESS

H “Ellada Stin Kardia Mas” is a show featuring Greeks from the diaspora and showcasing their efforts around the word and back in Greece.

COVER OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WHILE IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

Sitting there in Grand Central, gazing up at the massive headline, I couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief, "The Wall Street Journal covered this! And it's positive!"

COMMUNICATION LESSONS FROM MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER DIMITRA

My mom's ability to compartmentalize her feelings and focus on her responsibilities was a valuable skill. She demonstrated that you should do what needs to be done without broadcasting your emotions.

STARTUP TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE FOR OUR COMPANY

And Overnight, We were Part of a Big Multinational Public Company and that wasn't really our Style.

CAPITALISTS ARE BAD PEOPLE? WHY GREEKS ARE SCARED TO TALK ABOUT MONEY

Capitalis are bad people? Why Greeks are scared to talk about money. Still continues to think that capitalist is the bad guy.

MY 3-DAY TRAVEL RULE WITH MY DAUGHTERS: 3 DAYS OR LESS

I've made it a personal rule to keep trips short. Before the pandemic, I would frequently do quick trips from Los Angeles to New York City and back within 23 hours.

INTERNSHIP AT THE EUROPEAN UNION BUSINESS CENTER IN CORFU GREECE

At the age of 19, I moved to Corfu and worked for the European Union Business Development Office for a year. My role involved assisting entrepreneurs from the Ionian Islands.

PROMOTING GREECE TO THE WORLD VIA TONY KARIOTIS' MEDIA EMPIRE

Let me say something about Tony Kariotis. Outside of all his followers, influencing, likes and millions of views, I see the things he shares of Greece. It is very important.

GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS SMOKING AT WORLD CUP 1994

The players, smoking and coffee, the day of the game, they are just sitting there. Fast forward, this is why they were horrible.

PRODUCING A GREEK REALITY TV SHOW ON A BUDGET DURING MY VACATION TIME

During those 10 days, I produced and went to all seven locations across Greece. And in 10 days with lifelong friends now, we traveled to Mytilini, Crete, Athens, Stoupa, all these locations.

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