RTL Today - The Lux Life: Success Series

Legendary morning radio host Sam Steen visits Marina to discuss his move to RTL Sam Steen, a legend on Luxembourg's expat airwaves, has upped and moved to RTL Today, where he is heading up a new radio project.

Managing partner of Den Atelier, Michel Welter has worked on some of the coolest events and gigs that Luxembourg has seen. Having spent time in New York he was keen to bring world class entertainment to the Grand Duchy. In this interview, he speaks about how to find your way in a country like Luxembourg as well as his passion for organising events which have everyone jumping, dancing, sweating, drinking beer and having a good time. Find out what drives him and why he chose to come back to Luxembourg to make his mark.

Bargello is Luxembourg’s first and most well known gelato parlour. Bringing the most famous Italian artisanal frozen specialty all the way from Florence to Luxembourg, Laura Fontani, was determined to introduce locals to this unique and delicious product. Her work ethic and energy are unrivalled and despite many gelato competitors popping up, Fontani is confident in Bargello’s method, ethos and concept. Listen to how Fontani switches gears from over a decade in finance to being the gelato entrepreneur she is today. As she sits down with Marina to share her success story, they talk about all the crucial parts that make Bargello an authentic, well-recognised brand with popular stores in Luxembourg and Brussels. This episode is ideal for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit or is simply curious about gelato!

Baker Cathy Godert may be young, but she has a lifetime of experience through owning her own restaurant, brand, and bakery. Goedert’s confident and ambitious ways have led her to where she is today but it hasn’t come without difficulties and tribulations too. Goedert’s life lessons have left her with a carefree and fearless attitude that frees her from the judgment of others. Listen to how she has pivoted her career and navigated herself through the ups and downs of owning one's own business.

Founder and owner of Pall Center talks to presenter Marina about how the Pall Center brand grew from a petrol station to what it is today. 5 stores featuring supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, homeware, florists and fashion. Wickler speaks candidly about being a mother and how her business grew as her family grew and the organic synergy between work and family. Tune in to find out more about the ethos of the brand and why she chooses to keep Pall Center open 7 days a week and on public holidays, despite competitors remaining closed on Sundays and public holidays. This inspiring success story talks about core values, drive and innovation.

Son of famous chef Lea Linster, Louis had big shoes to fill since taking over the Michelin star restaurant from his mother. Despite the pressure, he’s not afraid, and his fearless and quiet confidence may be the secret to his success as he has been recognised as a rising star in the world of fine dining cuisine already. He speaks openly about his relationship with his mother, about the way he runs his kitchen as well as his determination to make the restaurant world famous. If anyone thought that being born into a business means you have it handed to you, Linster will prove you wrong and share the tribulations he has faced and the grit that is required to succeed.

Passionate booklovers and sisters, Ava and Elmira, have taken over one of Luxembourg’s oldest, most well known bookshops, Alinéa, and made it their own. Tune in to listen to their stories of growing up in Luxembourg as an Iranian family, what it means to build your own roots, where they feel most at home and what it’s like to own a bookshop together!

Six-time BMX Flatland world champion Viki Gomez, is living his absolute dream and he is the first to admit he wouldn't have expected it. Six-time BMX Flatland world champion Viki Gomez, is living his absolute dream and he is the first to admit that as a little boy he would never have even been able to dream of such success in his sport. This is his second time on How I Got Here but this time he is here to share his honest thoughts as a sports personality, the importance of sport and how it can change your life, as well as his new passion project which is changing the game for riders all over the world.

Marina interviews the seemingly happy-go-lucky Tom but is lucky enough to peel back his layers and talk about some tougher topics. Leick-Burns speaks about the endeavours of being a gay man growing up in Luxembourg, about the journey that led him to have his twin daughters by surrogate and what it’s like to be the artistic director of the theatres of Luxembourg City. Tune in as they sit down for a second time together for a far more intimate, touching and authentic conversation.

Originally a graphic designer, Sumo never would have dreamed that his graffiti artwork would be on the side of Luxair planes today. Humble, modest and down-to-earth as ever, the artist sits down with Marina for a second time to uncover how it feels to be an accomplished artist and the price he pays to turn his passion into a career. This episode is perfect for budding artists who are being told that the art world is too competitive and that it’s not worth trying. Sumo shares the mentality that it takes to be a thriving artist in a world of naysayers.