The first years of my professional life in fast motion: At 15, junior reporter and presenter at the public broadcaster. A-levels. At 20, student journalist at RTL. Then jobs at “RTL aktuell”, “Explosiv” and various other TV formats, including with Stefan Raab. Change of industry. At 22, Director of Marketing, Media & Promotion at Universal Music. I look after established artists such as Helene Fischer, Florian Silbereisen, Udo Jürgens and promising newcomers such as Giovanni Zarrella. Industry change: Editor-in-chief of the Swiss glossy magazine PRESTIGE. Prestige is available in Lufthansa First Class. Editing.

The island of the centenarians

My research for the report “The island of centenarians” takes me to Sardinia. I am fascinated by the Blue Zones – regions of the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. I stay there. I become “Director Sales & Media, Marketing and New Business” at the renowned Forte Village Resort. Lorenzo Giannuzzi, CEO of the hotel, calls me “Mission Impossible Lady” because I master every challenge with aplomb.

The real Mission Impossible is yet to come: in 2020, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, I co-founded the luxury hotel Palazzo Fiuggi near Rome. What an adventure! Here I can combine my vision of holistic health and longevity with the excellence of the international hotel industry. In order to position the Medical Retreat optimally in the international wellness industry, I am studying for a Master of Digital Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Before that, I had already been trained by leading experts in epigenetics, biohacking and nutritional advice. One of them is lifestyle guru Dave Asprey. When no one knew him, I was already training with Dave.

Longevity. For me, this concept goes far beyond the purely physical aspect – it is about shaping a life that is fulfilling and sustainable in terms of both health and mind. I created the slogan “For a longer life, better lived!” for Palazzo Fiuggi and, together with renowned specialists, I develop programs that aim to do just that. Today, Palazzo Fiuggi is a world-renowned institution for holistic wellness and longevity. US talk show host Oprah Winfrey says that Palazzo Fiuggi is the best wellness retreat she has ever attended.

Passing on my knowledge and experience

I have long been interested in passing on my knowledge and experience. As a passionate speaker and lecturer, I am particularly pleased to have received an honorary doctorate from the European School of Data Science & Technology Switzerland. I have been a mentor and professor for Longevity and Hotel Management there since 2020. I have learned that true success is not only measurable in numbers and results, but also in the positive impact we have on society and the responsibility we take for ourselves and the world around us. Through executive coaching in fields such as resilience, change management or visionary leadership, I work where I see a long lever for success with the greatest possible social and economic benefit.