Tonia Buxton isn’t just a well-known TV presenter or bestselling author — she’s a cultural storyteller, a culinary explorer, and a vibrant voice of the diaspora. With deep roots in Cyprus and a career that spans continents, she’s brought Mediterranean warmth and flavour to homes across the globe.
At the Inspiration Stage of INSPIRE 2025, Tonia will take us on a deeply personal journey — from family kitchens to worldwide TV screens — showing how staying true to your roots and values can lead to a life rich in meaning, creativity, and connection.
Mother, Creator, Presenter: The Beauty of Wearing Many Hats
As a mother of four, Tonia is living proof that women can lead, nurture, create, and inspire — all at once. She first captured audiences through My Greek Kitchen and My Cypriot Kitchen, broadcast in over 30 countries, and has since become a familiar and beloved voice on British daytime TV, appearing regularly on Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, Saturday Kitchen, and Sunday Brunch.
Her message? That food, family, and storytelling can transcend borders — and that joy can be found in the simplest, most soulful acts.
Flavours that Tell Stories
For Tonia, food isn’t just nourishment — it’s memory, identity, and love on a plate. Every dish she shares carries a story: of her village in Cyprus, of her childhood, of family traditions reimagined with global flair. She mixes spices and cultures with fearless creativity, proving that cooking can be both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Through her five bestselling books — including The Secret of Spice (2019) — she explores not just recipes, but themes of wellbeing, womanhood, motherhood, and personal growth, with heart and wisdom.
An Interview to Stir Your Soul
Tonia’s presence at INSPIRE 2025 is more than a guest appearance — it’s an invitation to be uplifted. She’ll share stories laced with laughter, real talk, and raw inspiration. She’s coming to remind us that the ingredients for a meaningful life are simple: passion, kindness, and a big spoonful of purpose.
A festival that builds bridges
INSPIRE 2025 doesn’t divide — it connects. It brings together generations, professions, mindsets, and cultures. From the New Gen Leaders Stage, where young pioneers share their vision, to the Cocktail Stage, where entrepreneurs and politicians answer quirky, personal questions about life beyond the titles.
INSPIRE 2025: A Life Experience
- Live bands & DJ sets
- Street food & unforgettable bites
- Podcasts & fireside chats
- Stand-up comedy & spontaneous convos
- Real networking, human connection, creative sparks
INSPIRE 2025 doesn’t claim to have all the answers. It gives you the space, the vibe, and the community to find your own.
Location: Makariou Avenue & surrounding areas, Nicosia
Dates: Thursday 25 – Friday 26 September 2025
Info & registration: www.inspirecyprus.com
Festival Partners & Sponsors
Strategic Partner: Cyta Business
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Cyprus
Gold Sponsors: ECOMMBX, Zorbas Group
Silver Sponsors: PwC Cyprus, Bioland, Petrolina
Academic Sponsor: University of Nicosia
Stage Sponsors: National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), KPMG Cyprus, Odyssey
Panel Sponsor: HRDA
Sponsors: Hermes Airports, IMR, Libertex
Technology Partner: ASBIS
Community Partner: TechIsland
Mobility Partner: Ch. Pilakoutas Group
Supporters: CSR Cyprus, Capacitor Partners, HJS Insurance Agents, Mastercard, Robura, Superad, Kapodistrias, GrantXpert, Voice La Mode, Photos Photiades Breweries & Epilogi
Exhibitors: Techbiz, Grow
With the support of: Cyprus Computer Society, CITEA, CPMA, Youth Board of Cyprus, OEB
Media Sponsors: Alpha Cyprus, CBN, IN Business, REPORTER, SuperFM
INSPIRE 2025 – Where passion meets action, and action changes the world.
