BORO Series

Yiannis Korkovelos

In Greek, BORO (Μπορώ) means “I can.” We all carry dreams and hopes for change: safer streets, better healthcare, affordable housing. In the BORO series, Yiannis sits down with guests from around the world to talk about the changes they are making and what empowered them to say "I CAN". In 30 minutes, each episode drops you into a personal story of change — why it matters, and how we all can be part of it.

  1. 1 FEB

    The story of Grier & redefining space exploration

    In this new episode I speak with Grier Wilt, a NASA CapCom, spacewalk flight controller, and astronaut instructor whose work helps shape this new era of spaceflight. From training astronauts and supporting missions in real time, to preparing crews for future journeys around the Moon and beyond, her story is about people opening new possibilities for humanity beyond Earth.

    35 min

  2. 9 GEN

    The story of Kristina & fighting corruption

    At the age of 22, Kristina built a crowdsourcing technology platform to help citizens fight corruption. The platform went viral in a matter of days. She tells the story of what led her to take action to drive change, the challenges she faced, but also how corruption thrives only when people believe that nothing else can change. Edosa Fakelaki ("I bribed") is a story that reminds us of the power of harnessing the collective energy of citizens.

    33 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    The story of Ditmir & driving change through diplomacy

    Ditmir Bushati has served Albania at the highest level of diplomacy as Minister of Foreign Affairs, helping shape not only his country’s future but also that of the wider Southeastern European region. In this episode, he shares his life experiences, his journey in driving change through diplomacy, and his perspectives on Europe and beyond.

    35 min

  4. 27/11/2025

    The story of Sandrine & the power of failing forward

    Sandrine is an elite athlete that competed in the Tokyo Olympics in judo. A year before the Tokyo, she had to start collecting points from zero — pushing through physical limits while carrying the pain of grief. Yet, she kept going. Her story goes beyond sports. She tell us about the power of failing forward and the importance of challenging the negative noise around us saying we cannot achieve something by asking: “Why not?”

    35 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    The story of Cesar & the courage to rewrite your story

    By the age of 21, César Hernández had been arrested six times. Today, he’s a successful business owner, tech entrepreneur, Oxford University graduate, and Harvard Kennedy School Equity Fellow working at the intersection of emerging technologies and AI. This episode is about resilience, the power of perseverance, and the courage to rewrite your story. This is not an episode endorsing any behaviours. But it’s about exposing a story of change.

    31 min

  6. 28/10/2025

    The story of Kochava & reinventing ourselves, and preventing violence

    Every ten minutes, a woman is murdered by a partner or family member. Violence is not inevitable — it’s preventable. We need stronger laws, better data, greater accountability, and real investment in prevention and education. In this episode, I speak with Kochava Ayoun, CEO of MyPwr, about how a mobile app technology can help change the culture of violence through Empowerment Self-Defense. We talk about Kochava’s journey, her experiences that led to the work she does today, and how they shaped her mission to create change.

    31 min

  7. 19/10/2025

    The story of Coleman & social justice

    Coleman Vivian is a US Air Force Major who has worked in counterterrorism and counternarcotics operations. Today, he is the Chairman of the CT Vivian Foundation expanding the legacy of his grandfather through social justice initiatives focused on literacy, education, and the preservation of Black literature and history. Dr Martin Luther King called CT Vivian "the greatest preacher to ever live".

    34 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    The story of Wanjũhĩ & leadership

    Wanjũhĩ Njoroge grew up in a small rural town at the foot of Mount Kenya, surrounded by strong and resilient women—her grandmothers, her mother, and the women of her village. When the forest near her community came under threat, Wanjũhĩ led one of Kenya’s largest environmental campaigns, resulting in a nationwide ban on forest harvesting and major policy reforms. Later, when she ran for political office, she was forced to confront sexual harassment, but she never compromised her integrity. Today, Wanjũhĩ is a passionate advocate for community development, youth civic engagement, and unlocking the transformative potential of AI for Africa. She spoke to us about leadership.

    27 min
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In Greek, BORO (Μπορώ) means “I can.” We all carry dreams and hopes for change: safer streets, better healthcare, affordable housing. In the BORO series, Yiannis sits down with guests from around the world to talk about the changes they are making and what empowered them to say "I CAN". In 30 minutes, each episode drops you into a personal story of change — why it matters, and how we all can be part of it.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Yiannis Korkovelos
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    13
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © Yiannis Korkovelos
  • Sito web del podcast
    BORO Series