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From The Bloc

From The Bloc

By: Ella Natalia Hopkins
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From The Bloc is a new podcast that puts a spotlight on Central and Eastern Europeans living in the UK. Producer and presenter, Ella Natalia Hopkins, interviews musicians, actors, directors, photographers, presenters, dancers and other creatively-minded people from CEE backgrounds.


Podcast guests talk about their creative projects, inspirations and life in the UK. They also share funny stories about being a migrant in the Western world.


Through the authentic and optimistic stories, the podcast aims to bring Central and Eastern European culture closer to the British audience and build a stronger sense of community amongst the CEE diaspora.

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Episodes
  • S3 EP5 - Marcelina Amelia

    S3 EP5 - Marcelina Amelia
    Jul 17 2025

    In this episode Ella is talking to Marcelina Amelia, a UK based artist working with mixed media approaches to print, painting and drawing. Her work is often inspired by her Polish heritage, religious iconography and folk tales, as well as her childhood memories. It explores the power of dreams, spirituality, sexuality, and the human condition.


    Marcelina has been featured in Vogue, The NY Times, Der Spiegel, Art Maze and Create Magazine, just to name a few. She was also Saatchi Art’s featured ‘Artist in Spotlight’ and her work was shown at multiple exhibitions in the UK, including the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea and London Fashion Week.


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records. Marketing and creative content by Alexandra Baker and Anastasiia Hasparian.


    Guest's website: https://www.marcelinaamelia.com/

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    54 mins
  • S3 EP4 - Alexander Khokhlov

    S3 EP4 - Alexander Khokhlov
    Feb 26 2025

    Alexander Khokhlov, a Russian photographer and artist based in London. He moved to the UK in 2022 to connect with the international progressive creative community.


    Many of Alexander’s projects are known worldwide and some of his artworks were purchased for top luxury interiors, including Hilton, Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons hotels.


    In 2017, Alexander and his wife Veronica, launched a pet portrait project, called The Dog Show, which won multiple international awards.


    His further work and interviews were featured in media worldwide, including CNN, Huffington Post, The Daily Mail, Wired and many others.


    In 2019 Alexander was named the Photographer of the Year by the One Eyeland Annual Awards and acclaimed one of the best advertising photographers worldwide.


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records.

    Guest's website: https://www.alexanderkhokhlov.com/




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    41 mins
  • S3 EP3 - Maria Springis

    S3 EP3 - Maria Springis
    Jan 28 2025

    This episode features Maria Springis - a London-based Director and Producer, originally from Ukraine. She has founded an award-winning production company Dreams Into Reality and worked on sets of major future films like House of Dragons, Shadow and Bone, Fast & Furious, and The Crown. Maria has also directed and produced many internationally acclaimed documentaries and worked with famous people, from Vin Diesel, Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson. Check out her story now!


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records.




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    48 mins
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