Hello and welcome to Deia Unpacked. This episode is a bit different and a little bit risky for Tara. It's with Juan Ripoll, the new mayor of Deia. As you all know, Tara has loafed hard on getting her Spanish speaking skills up to scratch, and like many of us, she often finds herself having mixed language conversations with island locals. Now just to be fair to her, between recording this talk and the day it comes out into the world, she has been seriously studying Spanish, so it’s hopefully better now than when this was recorded. That said, Juan, who is not an English speaker, made an incredibly lovely and gracious effort to do this talk with her, so that the community can get to know who their new mayor is, what he values, and what his priorities for Deia are. So sit back, possibly have a good chuckle at Tara's expense, and enjoy meeting the new mayor of Deia.

In this episode Tara speaks to a brilliant, lifelong native of the Soller Valley, a man with deep connections to the olive and orange trees of the Serra Tramuntana, a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, and part of the Can Det family business, maker of world class olive oil, Tomeu Deya Canals. Tomeu is a wealth of knowledge about the Serra Tramuntana and what makes it one of the most unique cultural landscapes in the world. If you love the Serra Tramuntana and Mallorcan culture, this talk is for you.

In this episode, Tara talks to the one and only Andy Bell about his new solo album Ten Crowns. It’s a delightful moment of cozying up with tea and bonding over music, having a mutual love fest over Debbie Harry, who collaborated with Andy on Hearts a Liar on the new album, and a tarot reading by Andy.  

In this episode Tara talks to a rock and roller, a rebel, who also happens to be an excellent photographer, Mallorca Aborigine, and free spirit, Pere Colom. In their talk, Pere brings us back to the mystic year of 1979 when the music scene in Deia was as wild and experimental as the musicians who played it. Pere’s sense of adventure and his credo of “Porque No?,” makes this a super fun talk and reminds us that in its core, Deia has always been a haven for creativity like no other.

In this episode Tara talks to a brilliant, thoughtful man, who has worked tirelessly to protect the present and future cultural landscape of the Serra Tramuntana, Executive Chairman of Tramuntana XXI, Joe Holles. This talk is a tribute to this unique place that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Joe walks us through some of the challenges and solutions that promise to keep this cultural landscape healthy and thriving far into the future.

In this special episode, the tables are turned again, and Louise asks Tara the questions. It’s a walk through Tara's life stateside, and a decent insight into what makes her tick. Louise does a fantastic job on getting this podcast host to spill the beans, and it’s a great reminder that the patchwork quilt of Deia, takes all kinds.

In this episode Tara talks to a member of the world class team at Belmond La Residencia, award winning Assistant Head Concierge, Francesco Trevisan. In their talk we learn that an excellent team, along with the best concierge services, equals an unparalleled travel experience. Francesco’s love for Deia, Mediterranean culture, and the work he does, makes it no surprise that he is a winner. His humor and charm shine through in this fun and inspiring talk.

In this episode Tara talks to a tried and true Deianenc, a woman of many talents who is working hard to keep art alive and thriving in the village, Art Curator for Sa Tafona at Hotel La Residencia, Amy Sheridan. In their talk we find out about what it was like to grow up in a house of artists, how art influenced the culture of Deia, and why Amy believes that showing art in the village is vital for the community. It’s one of those great moments when you just get to hear two women talking and getting into it. Amy’s low key style and brilliance, makes this a fascinating talk.

In this episode Tara talks to the super talented, free spirited antiquer Amanda Pickett. In their, talk they cover everything from Amanda’s early life in Scotland, the culture of antique appreciation that she grew up in, to what it’s like to live freestyle here in Deia. Amanda’s warmth combined with her openness, makes this a lovely talk.

In this episode Tara talks to a veteran of the early Deia music scene, a man with a deep passion for music, poetry and the wild history of Deia, front man of The Offbeats and the Sex Beatles, Hamish Macdonald. This talk is a rambling romp through some fantastic Deia stories, and the revisiting of the musical counter culture that grew up on the island. Hamish’s memory for cool details, and his affection for the fascinating characters shine through in this fabulous talk. Intro track is the Sex Beatles ‘El Suelo’, closing song is ‘No. 9’ also by Sex Beatles.

In this episode Tara talks to an incredibly smart, and lovely young woman, who absolutely has it going on, Founder of The Calendar Mallorca, Nina Moons. In their talk we learn about Nina’s life as a citizen of the world, living in many different countries, how she landed in Mallorca as a home base, what it’s like to raise young children on the island and how she started her incredible new project. Nina’s intelligence, gutsiness, and depth of observation helped her to see a need and meet it, resulting in a project that is taking off in every good direction. This talk is fun and inspiring.

In this episode Tara speaks to an extraordinary person, a talented singer and songwriter with a vast and unique story, Leo Orlando Napier. Orlando’s deep roots in Deia, his multicultural background, and his adventures in LA, makes this a fascinating and raw conversation with an artist who is fearlessly authentic and incredibly likable. This is not the talk to listen to if you are in the car with your kids, but it is definitely a conversation worth listening to. We have included a clip of Lady Killer and finish the talk with Can’t Change Crazy, two Orlando originals.

In this episode, Tara speaks to a thoughtful man from Alconasser who has traveled around the world, a good friend and a solid citizen of Deia, Daniel Fabian. In their talk, we learn that Daniel came to Mallorca early in life, where he developed a passion to explore and understand the natural world. Daniel’s adventures, as well as his appreciation for other cultures inspires a sense of wonder, and his knowledge of the biosphere and sustainable gardening makes this a fascinating talk.

n this episode, Tara speaks to a brilliant man with a long history with Deia and Mallorca, a musician, a businessman, a scientist, an expert on water and just an overall super guy, Stephen Lambert. In their talk we learn about Stephen’s early days in Deia, playing chess with the tough guys, and playing guitar with Kevin Ayers.  Stephen shares some fascinating stories and knowledge in this extraordinary talk. Stay tuned to the very end to hear Stephen play a stunning acoustic version of Lady Rachel, a song by Kevin Ayers.

In this episode, the tables get turned and the delightful Jane Winterbottom asks Tara all of the questions. It’s a fun twist and a great talk about Deia, and life.

In this episode Tara speaks to a woman who has created a space for the village to come together and get strong, an expert in the field of fitness, owner/operator of Art Pilates Deia, Marga Garau. In their talk, we learn about Marga’s early history with the disciplined study of dance, her journey into becoming a teacher of pilates, and the great adventure that brought her to Deia. Over the years, Marga has become a beloved member of the Deia community and her incredible loveliness shines through in this fun talk.

In this episode Tara speaks to a powerhouse in the fashion, music and film industries, a remarkable woman with a birdseye view of the complicated and glorious world of glamor, makeup artist Georgie Hamed. In their talk we learn about Georgie’s extensive career, working with some of the most familiar faces in entertainment, and how she moved from high fashion to rock and roll, and how this has shaped her vision of what beauty is. It’s a fascinating talk and an opportunity for two women to sit down and have a heartfelt conversation about the beauty industry and its impact on society.

In this episode Tara speaks to a young man who has truly become an honorary member of the Deia community, a thinker and a lover of beauty, the talented artist in residency at La Residencia, Hashel Al Lamki. In their talk, we learn about Hashel’s journey from Abu Dhabi to New York and beyond. His art is expansive and informed by a thoughtful worldview, bringing sustainability and beauty together to make something that is unique and important.  This is such a fun and informative talk.

In this episode Tara speaks to an energetic, introspective, and exceptional woman, entrepreneurial yoga teacher and gut health nutritionist Mays Al-Ali. In their talk we learn about Mays journey from London party girl, to Ibiza Yoga and Health Teacher. We cover everything from health, to the complexities of life and what it means to be human and living on the island of Mallorca. It’s a really fun conversation about everything.

In this talk, Tara speaks to a very important person on the island, a man with a great sense of humor who is a remarkable chef, the Owner/Operator of Famosa Samosa, Kunal Singh. In their talk we learn about Kunal’s adventurous nature and how it has led him on the path to providing Mallorca with fabulous Indian Food. If you are an Indian food lover like Tara, this talk is for you. It takes so many fun twists and turns, and is guaranteed to leave you feeling hungry.