Welcome to the ninth episode of The Middle Ground, a new talk show and podcast, not on politics, but on the people of Brussels.
Tom Moylan is one of Brussels’ most familiar voices when it comes to communication, storytelling, and everything in between. An Irishman, strategist, dad of two, and serial multitasker, he’s spent years helping to bridge the gap between locals and expats and pushing for a more connected, participatory city that represents everyone who calls Brussels home.
From his early days at the European Commission to running his own agency, Moylan Communications, Tom’s career is a masterclass in balancing impact with meaning. In this episode, we dive into what it means to build something of your own, why civic engagement matters more than ever, and how to find your middle ground in a city that’s always in motion.
🎧 Tom also shares his takes on why expats hesitate to engage on local life in Brussels, how flexible workplaces need to be to accommodate parents, and why Brussels will always keep him restless (in the best possible way).
The episode is hosted by Viktorya Muradyan.
Caution: After this episode, you might want to join Restless Brussels:.https://restless.brussels/You can find Tom on LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/in/moylato. Alternatively, subscribe to his Substack, Speaking Moylanguage here: https://tommoylan.substack.com/
🔵 About The Middle Ground
We’re Valeriya and Viktorya, two immigrant best friends who came to Brussels from Ukraine and Armenia. We bonded over war, visas, jobs, and endless receptions, and eventually built a home together – with a blue couch overlooking the Belgian capital and the heart of the EU. That couch has become the place where we laugh, vent, and try to make sense of this city we’ve learned to love. One night, we realised Brussels was missing exactly that: a cosy, human space for honest conversations.
That’s how The Middle Ground was born: a mix between a talk show and a podcast for all the people of Brussels – not just those with titles and badges, but also those who keep the city alive with their work, love, stories, frustrations, victories, and humour. We want to show a Brussels where everyone belongs, and where you can build a beautiful, happy life even before you’ve “made it.”
Every week, we invite someone onto the couch to talk about their journey, their lessons, and the truths we usually only share over coffee or beers. It’s funny, warm, sometimes cheeky, and always real.
👉 Join our community: We need you to make this project work. You are the soul of Brussels, your life and your stories keep this city alive. Subscribe, comment, share your thoughts, and let’s find our middle ground together.
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📧 Get in touch with us: themiddleground.bxl@gmail.com
🔗 Connect with the producers and hosts:
Valeriya Izhyk → Instagram | LinkedIn
Viktorya Muradyan → Instagram | LinkedIn