Maria Amanatidou is a multifaceted journalist, radio producer, morning show presenter, writer, public speaker, and creator of the successful podcast *My Heroines*. Based in Greece, Amanatidou has built a rich career in media, known for her dynamic personality and ability to connect deeply with her audience.
In addition to her radio work, Maria Amanatidou is an in-demand writer, contributing to various publications and exploring a wide range of topics, including women’s empowerment, social issues, and personal growth.
Mattie has been doing breakfast at Qmusic for over 12 years and since 2018 he has been one half of ‘Mattie & Marieke’ a new breakfast show where radio and social media are equivalent importance to each other. With over 490,000 followers on Instagram and creating social-only content they are targeting new audiences and new fans.
With his knowledge of imaging (he started as an imaging producer at the station) and his love for breakfast shows from all over the world, he keeps challenging the way content is created and how to connect to (new) listeners.
Luisa Abraham is Managing Director of the podcast full-service network ZEBRALUTION Podcast, that connects producers with advertisers and accompanies podcasters from conception through production to distribution and promotion as well as (last but not least) marketing. In her leading role, she manages the day-to-day business and sets the course of the Zebralution podcast network. Since 2024 she has also been in charge of the BVDW Podcast Lab together with Julian Berzbach from AdAlliance.
Luisa’s previous experience includes 2 years as Head of Sales and over 14 years in audio marketing.
Darby Dorras is Director of Content at leading podcast production agency Listen, where he and his creative team are setting the gold standard in branded and commissioned podcasts as well as the strategy for global platforms and beyond – from titles such as The Traitors: Uncloaked to Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong It’s Right, and 28ish Days Later to French and Saunders Titting About.
Darby’s created shows and work for premium clients from Audible to ITV, Netflix to Bloomberg, Condé Nast to the BBC, and many more. Previously Darby spent a decade at the heart of Somethin’ Else/Sony Music Entertainment’s podcast and radio strategy before joining Listen in 2022.
