Mallorca Living Video Podcast

Helen Cummins
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We’re excited to introduce a brand-new video podcast series that dives into the lives of people who have chosen Mallorca as their home. Hosted by Dr. Helen Cummins—entrepreneur, marketer, and passionate Mallorcan resident—this series offers a unique glimpse into the real experiences of those living, creating, and building something special on the island.

  1. 3d ago

    Life as a creative in Deià: Maria Schönfeld’s Story - From the Netherlands to Mallorca

    In this episode, Helen sits down with musician, creative and coach Maria Schönfeld to talk about what life in Deià is really like beyond the beautiful images and international reputation. Maria opens up about moving to Mallorca as a single woman, dating on the island, why she believes you should “move here for yourself”, and her two-year journey to finding the right home. Maria moved to Deià after years of living internationally, including London and Amsterdam. She arrived on Mallorca with two suitcases and her cat, having spent surprisingly little time on the island beforehand. What began as a winter rental gradually became a permanent home. Almost four years later, she has built a life, friendships and a creative community in one of Mallorca’s most famous villages. She shares an honest picture of Deià beyond the postcard: quiet winters when almost everything closes, intensely busy summers, a close-knit community and the creative energy that has attracted artists and musicians for generations. In this episode: The reality of winter versus summer in DeiàWhy artists and creatives are drawn to the villageFinding community when you arrive aloneLife as a single woman on MallorcaDating and meeting people on the islandMaria’s two-year journey to buying her homeCreativity, music and The Sonic WombMaria’s advice for anyone considering moving to Mallorca For anyone dreaming of Mallorca, Maria’s story is a reminder that finding the right place is about more than falling in love with how it looks. It is about discovering where and how you genuinely want to live.

  2. Sep 8

    The key to truly belonging: Tanja Sanders’ Story - From the Netherlands to Mallorca

    What does it really take to feel at home in Mallorca? When Tanja Sanders first visited the island in 2023, she made a life-changing decision. Within two months, she and her family had sold everything in the Netherlands and moved to Mallorca with their three children. The reality was harder than expected. Finding the right home and school took time, and the family lived in several different parts of the island before eventually settling in Sóller. In this episode, Tanja speaks openly with Helen about integration, feeling like an outsider, and why she now wishes she had embraced the local language and community much sooner. She also shares why moving her children from an international school to the local public school became such a positive experience, and why she sees learning Catalan as a “gift”. In this episode: Selling everything and moving within two monthsFinding the right home and schoolSettling into life in SóllerInternational versus local schoolingLearning Catalan and integrating into the communityWhat Tanja would do differentlyWhy newcomers should give something back to MallorcaAI and the future of work A candid and practical conversation for anyone considering making Mallorca their home.

  3. Aug 25

    Are You Compromising Your Child’s Education: Eva Cummins’ Story

    In this especially personal episode, Helen is joined by her daughter, Eva Cummins, to examine one of the biggest concerns facing families moving to Mallorca: will their children’s education be compromised? Eva attended Agora Portals from the age of three until completing the International Baccalaureate at 18. Drawing on her own experience, she offers an honest student perspective on Mallorca’s schools, academic standards, languages and integration. She also shares what it was really like to grow up on the island and how well Mallorca prepared her for university and life abroad. In this episode, Helen and Eva discuss: Whether studying in Mallorca limits a child’s future opportunitiesChoosing between the IB, A Levels and the Spanish systemInternational, private and public education on the islandJoining a Mallorcan school at different agesHow schools support children arriving without SpanishThe importance of Spanish and Catalan for integrationThe benefits of a multilingual, multicultural childhoodThe freedom, safety and outdoor lifestyle Eva enjoyed growing upThe occasional limitations of island life for teenagersWhy proximity to schools and public transport mattersEva’s transition from Mallorca to university in Paris, Turin and MadridHow studying abroad changed her appreciation of MallorcaHer experience working in the family business and interest in propertyWhy she hopes her own children will one day grow up on the island From choosing the right school to understanding the wider reality of family life in Mallorca, this candid mother-and-daughter conversation offers valuable insight for parents considering a move.

  4. Aug 11

    How a Brave Idea Helped Transform a Palma Neighbourhood: Christine Leja & Andree Mienkus’ Story - From Germany to Mallorca

    When Christine Leja and Andree Mienkus began working in Santa Catalina more than 20 years ago, the Palma neighbourhood was very different from the cosmopolitan lifestyle destination it is today. Drawn to its fisherman’s houses, wide streets, natural light and distinctive character, they saw potential where others still needed convincing. In this episode, Helen speaks to the German couple behind bconnected about vision, courage, partnership and knowing when it is time to begin a new chapter. In this episode, they discuss: How Christine and Andree met and began building bconnected togetherTheir role in the transformation of Santa CatalinaWhy the yachting community became their first important marketHow Swedish buyers discovered the neighbourhoodThe concept stores that brought new daytime energy to the areaTheir bold decision to leave Santa Catalina during the pandemicReinventing bconnected from their new base in BendinatCombining real estate, architecture and interior designHow Mallorca’s property market has changed over three decadesWhy the island continues to attract buyers from around the world From the early days of Santa Catalina to bconnected’s evolution into an integrated property and design company, Christine and Andree share what it takes to recognise potential, remain true to your values and keep moving forward.

  5. Jul 28

    Balancing Plastic Surgery, Kids and Slow Living: Dr. Carlos Rubí's Story - From Bilbao to Mallorca

    In this episode Helen speaks with Dr. Carlos Rubí, founder of Instituto Rubí, about balancing family life in Mallorca with the demands of providing world-class plastic surgery.Originally from Bilbao, Carlos studied and worked across Spain and internationally before moving to the island in 2019. Inspired by his father, an anaesthesiologist, he developed an early passion for medicine and complex problem-solving. He explains why plastic surgery extends far beyond aesthetics, encompassing reconstruction, preventative treatment and the restoration of confidence after life-changing diagnoses.Helen also shares her experience of preventative breast surgery after discovering a BRCA1 mutation. Together, they discuss the importance of combining risk reduction with thoughtful reconstruction, emotional support and advanced aftercare.Away from the clinic, he reflects on raising his children on the island in Mallorca, his love of cycling, the importance of leading his team by example and his plans to establish a charitable surgical programme in the Dominican Republic.In this episode:• What makes Instituto Rubí different• The connection between aesthetic and reconstructive surgery• Why recovery and aftercare matter• Mallorca’s appeal to international patients• Balancing medicine, family and island life• Carlos’s future charitable surgical projectA thoughtful conversation about medicine, trust, family, purpose and a new standard of patient care in Mallorca. In this episode Helen speaks with Dr. Carlos Rubí, founder of Instituto Rubí, about balancing family life in Mallorca with the demands of providing world-class plastic surgery.Originally from Bilbao, Carlos studied and worked across Spain and internationally before moving to the island in 2019. Inspired by his father, an anaesthesiologist, he developed an early passion for medicine and complex problem-solving. He explains why plastic surgery extends far beyond aesthetics, encompassing reconstruction, preventative treatment and the restoration of confidence after life-changing diagnoses.Helen also shares her experience of preventative breast surgery after discovering a BRCA1 mutation. Together, they discuss the importance of combining risk reduction with thoughtful reconstruction, emotional support and advanced aftercare.Away from the clinic, he reflects on raising his children on the island in Mallorca, his love of cycling, the importance of leading his team by example and his plans to establish a charitable surgical programme in the Dominican Republic.In this episode:• What makes Instituto Rubí different• The connection between aesthetic and reconstructive surgery• Why recovery and aftercare matter• Mallorca’s appeal to international patients• Balancing medicine, family and island life• Carlos’s future charitable surgical projectA thoughtful conversation about medicine, trust, family, purpose and a new standard of patient care in Mallorca.📧 For questions, feedback or enquiries, feel free to reach out: podcast@helencummins.com

  6. Jul 14

    Choosing Family Over Fortune: Andrew Clemence's Story - From Manchester to Mallorca

    For many people, success means climbing the corporate ladder, earning more money and building a bigger career. For Andrew Clemence, it eventually meant something very different. Originally from Manchester, Andrew spent 18 years helping grow a small travel company into one of the world's largest tourism businesses. At just 38, despite being on the board of a multinational company, he made a decision that shocked almost everyone around him: he walked away from it all and moved his family to Mallorca. Nearly three decades later, Andrew reflects on what happened next. In this conversation with Helen, he shares how Mallorca transformed his outlook on success, why he chose family over corporate ambition, and how he went on to build and scale businesses across hospitality, entertainment, tourism and coaching while creating a life with far greater balance. Together they discuss: Why he left a high-powered corporate careerRaising three children in MallorcaChoosing the right schools and places to liveBuilding businesses from the islandThe realities of relocating to MallorcaWhy success isn't always measured by wealthThe importance of community, health and purposePractical advice for anyone considering a move to Mallorca If you're dreaming of relocating to Mallorca—or simply questioning what success really looks like—this episode is full of honest insights and hard-earned wisdom from someone who's lived both worlds,

  7. Jun 30

    How a Couple Built Their Dream Restaurant: Anita & Bastian's Story - From Germany to Mallorca

    After years working in some of the world's finest hospitality destinations—from Germany and Mallorca to California and New Zealand—Anita Possner and Bastian Wenzel decided it was time to stop following other people's dreams and build one of their own. In this episode, Helen sits down with the couple behind La Pasión, one of Mallorca's newest and most exciting restaurant concepts, to explore the journey that brought them back to the island. They discuss learning from Michelin-level chefs, travelling the world in search of inspiration, opening and selling their first restaurant in Germany, and why Anita's solo Camino walk became the catalyst for creating a business centred on creativity, community and meaningful connection—not just great food. The conversation also explores what it's really like starting a hospitality business in Mallorca, the realities of navigating bureaucracy, finding the perfect location, building relationships with locals, embracing the island's incredible food and wine culture, and why patience, authenticity and passion have been the foundations of their success. In this episode you'll discover: Why they left Germany to start a new life in MallorcaHow working in California and New Zealand shaped their philosophyThe Camino walk that changed Anita's lifeLessons from opening restaurants in two different countriesWhat makes Mallorca's food scene so exciting todayWhy La Pasión is about much more than diningTheir advice for anyone dreaming of starting over abroad

  8. Jun 16

    Starting Over as a Doctor in Mallorca: Dr Oliver & Miriam Hahn's Story - From Cologne to Mallorca

    What happens when a casual conversation at a children's birthday party sparks a life-changing decision? In this episode, Helen sits down with Dr Oliver and Miriam Hahn, who left their established life in Cologne and moved to Mallorca with their teenage daughter just two years ago. What began as a spontaneous idea quickly became a whirlwind journey involving selling a medical practice, buying a new one on the island, purchasing a unique former rum factory as a family home, and navigating the realities of relocation. Oliver shares the challenges of taking over a medical practice in Mallorca, the unexpected bureaucracy he encountered, and how his passion for integrative and preventative medicine has evolved into a pioneering approach to neurological health. Miriam reflects on what drew her to Mallorca, the realities of helping their daughter settle into a new country and school system, and why she has never once regretted the move. Together, they discuss family life, entrepreneurship, international schools, building a social circle from scratch, and what they wish they had known before relocating. Topics covered: Relocating from Germany to MallorcaSelling and buying a business abroadRaising a teenager on the islandInternational and local schoolsBuilding a new social lifeIntegrative and preventative medicineStarting over later in lifeThe realities of making Mallorca home Listen now and discover how one family turned a spontaneous idea into a completely new chapter.

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We’re excited to introduce a brand-new video podcast series that dives into the lives of people who have chosen Mallorca as their home. Hosted by Dr. Helen Cummins—entrepreneur, marketer, and passionate Mallorcan resident—this series offers a unique glimpse into the real experiences of those living, creating, and building something special on the island.

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