Honest conversations for those who live, work, and grow within a family business.
The FAM CODE podcast series brings to light the often unspoken truths of family-owned businesses. From succession and shared leadership to emotional dynamics and strategic growth, we explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when family and business intertwine — with guests who know the territory firsthand.
Because every family business runs on more than strategy — it runs on trust, legacy, and an unwritten code. Let’s decode it together.
FAM CODE | Episode 04 | What if there was a manual for new employees in a family business?
Guest: Giorgos Virvilis (CHRO, Papadopoulos Biscuits) Hosted by Anastasia Makarigaki & Zoe Rizokosta In this episode, we welcome Giorgos Virvilis for a conversation about what it’s really like to join — and grow[...]
FAM CODE | Episode 03 | When Goals Stay Words and Responsibility Doesn’t Grow
With Anastasia Makarigaki (Founding Partner, Further Up-HR) & Zoe Rizokosta (Certified Life & Executive Coach) What does a professional goal have in common with a parent's hope to pass the business on to[...]
FAM CODE | Episode 02 | Friday cookies and other values you won’t find in the manual
With Anastasia Makarigaki (Founding Partner, Further Up-HR) & Zoe Rizokosta (Certified Life & Executive Coach) What’s the true soul of a family business? Is it the names on the shareholder agreement? The annual[...]
FAM CODE | Episode 01 | From Sunday Family Dinners to the Boardroom: Unraveling Team Dynamics
Ever wondered how the dynamics around your Sunday family dinner table mirror interactions in the corporate boardroom? In our latest podcast episode, Anastasia Makarigaki, Founding Partner at Further Up-HR, and Zoe Rizokosta, Certified[...]