Talking with Taya

Episódios

• 8. Honest Motherhood - Nikoletta Georgiou 10.03.2026 29min

  In this episode of Talking With Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Nikoletta Georgiou about her journey, from growing up on the small island of Cyprus to building a life through unexpected twists across the UK, Australia, and beyond. The conversation also dives into the honest realities of motherhood, including postpartum struggles, healing, and the profound love that comes with raising a child.
• 7. Advice From a Book Publicist - Kourtney Jason 10.03.2026 30min

  In this episode of Talking With Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Kourtney Jason, the president and co-founder of Pacific & Court, a book publicity and digital marketing agency based in New York. Kourtney shares her journey from her early days as a journalist and magazine editor to founding her own book publicity agency.Pacific & Court: https://pacificandcourt.com/ 
• 6. Beauty Content Creation - Krystal Lee 09.03.2026 35min

  In this episode of Talking With Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Krystal Lee, a skincare expert, beauty content creator, and computer science PhD student who blends science, technology, and Korean beauty traditions in her work. Krystal shares how her lifelong passion for beauty evolved alongside her academic path in computer science, eventually turning her hobby into a thriving online platform.Krystal's work: https://www.instagram.com/krystallee22 
• 5. Five Reinventions in One Life - Julien McRoberts 09.03.2026 40min

  In this episode of Talking With Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Julien McRoberts, a talented photographer based in Paris. Julien shares her inspiring journey of reinvention, highlighting how she evolved through multiple careers (from interior design to fashion, casting, videography, animal welfare, and ultimately photography). She reflects on her experiences working with notable figures like Neil Armstrong and capturing the essence of her diverse subjects and locations.Julien’s work: https://www.julienmcroberts.com/ 
• 4. The Relief of Missing Out - Rhiannon K. 06.03.2026 22min

  In this episode of Talking With Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Rhiannon K., a fine art conceptual photographer based in Malaysia, about the personal experiences that shape her creative work and outlook on life. Rhiannon reflects on how photography began as a deeply personal form of self-expression during a challenging time in her teenage years and evolved into a creative diary fueled by poetry and faith. Rhiannon's work: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonk.photography/
• 3. Juggling Multiple Businesses - Krystal Kenney 05.03.2026 25min

  In this episode of Talking with Taya, Taya Iv speaks with Krystal Kenney, an American portrait and event photographer, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host who has been living in Paris for more than a decade. Originally from Baltimore, Krystal shares the story of how her entrepreneurial mindset began in childhood and how growing up in a family of small-business owners influenced her outlook on work and creativity.Krystal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missparisphoto/Krystal's podcast, La Vie Creative: https://laviecreativepodcast.com/
• 2. Advocating for Female Artists - Camille Roux dit Buisson 02.03.2026 28min

  In this episode, Taya Iv speaks with Camille Roux dit Buisson, a Paris-based art professional and director of the Comité Jacqueline Marval, an association dedicated to the legendary artist Jacqueline Marval. Growing up surrounded by Marval’s paintings thanks to her father’s collection, Camille reflects on how art shaped her imagination and fueled her creativity. She also talks about her journey from a career in fashion and PR back into the art world, co-founding the association during the pandemic, and how her background helps her promote Marval’s work today.https://www.jacqueline-marval.com/
• 1. Travelling 300 Days a Year - Ian Poh Jin Tze 20.02.2026 23min

  In this episode, Taya Iv sits down with photographer and writer Ian Poh Jin Tze for a conversation about creativity, travel, and authoring photography books. Ian shares how his journey began in high school and how a single camera changed the way he viewed storytelling.Ian's work: https://ianpohjintze.com/