Sevil Oz Sabanli

Sevil graduated from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, and received her general surgery specialization from the same faculty. She was an administrator and a general surgeon at International Hospital and other A-group hospitals for many years and the host of her own health TV shows, "Bless You" on Sky 360 and "Miracle Lives" on Fox Tv. She also has an online health platform, www.meme-kanser.biz, where she consults thousands of patients. She has been on the executive boards of many breast health foundations. She is the author of the breast health book, "I Love My Breasts" (Mememi Seviyorum).

Here, she loves turning the fruits and flowers she picks into jams. She especially is a fan of the dishes and drinks she makes with the elderflower of this region. 

Bora Sabanli

Bora graduated from Heybeliada Naval Academy, and Istanbul University Faculty of Economics' International Relations department. He worked as a Naval Officer, Mechanical Engineer and Lighting Designer for over 20 years in South Africa and New Zealand. He went back to Turkey in 2012 and founded the Sabanli Elderly Home. 

Here, he enjoys making his signature dishes sucuk, goose, and lady's thigh meatballs. He loves playing the classical Turkish music instrument, kanun.


Together they enjoy baking bread, croissants, and pogaca. 

Our Muse

NAZLI SENYUVA

Executive Member

Nazli is a PhD student and teacher at University of Southern California, studying health communication and women's health. She graduated from Princeton University in 2012 and got her master's in health and science journalism from Columbia Journalism School. ​
She also has a health and wellness blog inspired by the most recent health and fitness trends in Los Angeles. She consults Méyana's guests on healthy eating and living habits.

Here, she loves relaxing in the Turkish bath after a long day of swimming and horseback riding, and watching the sunset holding a hot cup of almond latte.

YASEMIN SABANLI

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Yasemin is studying a bachelor of Optometry at the University of Auckland. She graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 2014 with a bachelor of science. She completed her masters in biomedical science from the University of Auckland. 

Here in the cellar, she loves wine and cheese tasting nights which turn into cellar disco.

ECEM SENYUVA

Executive Member
Head of social media, Web and Logo designer of Méyana

Ecem is getting her masters in Contemporary Art at Sotheby's in London. She graduated from Columbia University with a dual degree in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. She then lived in Los Angeles working at film sets as a Production Assistant, edited movie trailers and shot short films.

She loves being in charge of Méyana's social media and website, and currently working on Méyana's documentary and cookbook.

Here, she enjoys staying in the Clocktower room, and listen to live jazz after a long day of snowboarding.