InHerShoes

from Bahrain This Month - March 2023

TO INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED

Of course! I actually finished music school in Kyiv and play a Ukrainian instrument called bayan - a type of accordion but with a different set up of buttons. So, I performed in parts of the region - it was quite an interesting time of my life.

Name three things you cannot live without.

Coffee, music and travelling

With a highly social nature and openminded approach, hospitality is an apt industry for Iryna Okopova - Associate Director of Marketing at Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa. Since starting her hospitality career in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2012, Iryna has worked in the UAE and Maldives before moving to Bahrain for her current role. Let’s take a walk in her shoes!

What is your favourite movie and why?

I love catastrophes, thrillers and detective stories. I would have to say that my favourite movie is The Mummy which follows the adventurer Rick O’ Connell (Brendan Frasier). I was quite interested in Egypt and its history so The Mummy trilogy is a favourite.

International Women's Day is around the corner. What are qualities that you admire in women?

The first would have to be emotional strength as I believe women are emotionally mature and balanced. Then I would have to say the ability to multi-task. Women can manage their work, kids, relationship, home and more in just 24 hours.