Cold Coffee Podcast 20261010 - Creativity and social media. A waste of time or an opportunity

Welcome to a new episode of the Kholodna Kava (Cold Coffee) podcast with your host, Iva Lomas. In this open and heartfelt conversation on creativity and visibility across social media, Iva is joined by talented artist Olha Son, who originally hails from Odesa and is now based in the UK. Together, t…

Cold Coffee Podcast - A Ukrainian woman and a Spanish man. From love to breakup

It was a classic case of love at first sight, the kind of whirlwind romance that sweeps you off your feet, bridging the gap between Ukrainian warmth and Spanish passion. But as any Brit who has ever traded a rainy afternoon for a summer in Madrid knows, holiday romances face a stark reality check w…

Cold Coffee Podcast - Speaking Club for Ukrainians in the UK

In this heartfelt episode of the Cold Coffee(Kholodna Kava) podcast, host Iva Lomas sits down with Svitlana Naumova to delve into what genuine solidarity looks like between Ukrainians abroad and those navigating daily life back home. Amidst the ongoing challenges, they explore the deeply touching w…

Cold Coffee Podcast 20260919 - Podcast 7 - English For Life In The UK

In this episode of the Cold Coffee podcast, host Iva Lomas sat down to dissect a crucial economic reality for the diaspora: how English proficiency directly dictates earning potential in the UK. For expats in the UK and the Ukrainian community alike, language skills are the ultimate catalyst for ca…

Cold Coffee Podcast - From War to a UK Law Career: How To Find A Job In The UK And Keep Your Identity

From surviving the horrors of Bucha to rebuilding a career and life in the United Kingdom — a powerful story of resilience, trauma, and hope. In this episode of the "Cold Coffee" podcast, host Iva Lomas talks with Anna, a Ukrainian lawyer whose family narrowly survived being shot at by Russian tro…

Cold Coffee Podcast - Life in the UK Dating, Marriage, and Cultural Shocks

Is finding true love in a foreign land a matter of luck, or is it about the values we carry within us? In this soul-searching Episode 5 of the Cold Coffee Podcast, Iva Lomas explores the profound journey of a Ukrainian woman navigating the heart of Britain. #ColdCoffee #Podcast #IvaLomas From the…

Cold Coffee Podcast - Why most refugees struggle with English

Is it possible to truly integrate into a new society without mastering its language? In this episode of Cold Coffee with Iva Lomas we explore the profound journey of adult education in the UK  and why learning English is the cornerstone of adaptation for refugees. Emigration poses challenges for us…

Cold Coffee Podcast - Ukrainian Independence Day in the UK

What does it feel like to feel connected to home while being thousands of kilometers away? In the third episode of the Cold Coffee podcast, we go to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day 24 August. How do Ukrainians maintain their identity while building a new life in the United Kingdom?  It’s more…

Cold Coffee - Media Literacy for Ukrainian Teens

How do Ukrainian teenagers adapt to life in emigration? In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of young Ukrainians in Warsaw who are turning the challenges of displacement into an opportunity for growth. We are joined by Svitlana Mialyk (Світлана Мялик) and Iva Lomas (Іва Ломас) to disc…

Ukrainian Children's Choir

In this episode of the podcast Cold Coffee Iva Lomas, we talk about the strength that children give us in the most difficult times. My guest is Maria Kotul, the leader of the Ukrainian children's choir, a person who, through music and creativity, helps young Ukrainians find support. Interview with …