The Gstaad Guy Podcast

• Yusra Mardini: Olympic Swimmer & UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador – Survival, Hope, Storytelling, & the Power of the Human Spirit

  The Gstaad Guy sits down with Yusra Mardini, Olympic swimmer, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, and the real-life inspiration behind The Swimmers, to explore one of the most extraordinary journeys of courage, resilience, and reinvention. From her childhood in Damascus and the moment war changed everything, to the harrowing escape across the Aegean Sea and rebuilding her life in Germany, Yusra reflects on the experiences that shaped her both as an athlete and as a storyteller.The conversation dives into the power of swimming as an anchor through chaos, her unlikely path to the Olympic Games, and the global impact of having her story portrayed on screen. Yusra opens up about public speaking, refugee advocacy, and how sharing her truth became a way to give hope to millions. She also discusses her creative future in filmmaking, the weight of expectations, and the importance of mental health after trauma. A moving look at courage, identity, and what it means to keep dreaming, even when the world tells you to stop.Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite.Chapters:(00:00) Intro ✨(01:15) Life on the Road 🌍✈️(01:54) USC Film Path 🎓🎥(02:50) Power of Storytelling ✏️❤️(03:32) Love for Swimming 🏊‍♀️💙(05:22) The Swimmers Film 🎬😭(06:52) Born in Damascus 🇸🇾🏠(07:50) War Begins 💥😔(08:13) Missile in Pool 🚨🌊(08:46) Losing Home 🏚️💔(10:37) Decision to Flee 🧭😢(12:00) Smuggler Journey ⚠️🚌(13:10) Reaching Lesvos 🇬🇷🌊(14:40) Sea Crossing 🚤😱(15:11) Arriving in Germany 🇩🇪✨(17:32) Olympic Dream 🏅🔥(22:12) Olympic Selection 🎉🏊‍♀️(24:28) Opening Ceremony 🎆🌍(25:36) Global Impact 🌐💫(27:05) Public Speaking 🎙️🌟(31:12) Refugee Advocacy 🤝🏻🌿(34:58) Directing Dreams 🎬🌙(42:28) Mental Health 🧠💛(49:15) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Nick Tran: President of First Round & Former CMO of TikTok – Culture, Chaos, AI, & Being Yourself in the Digital Age

  The Gstaad Guy sits down with Nick Tran, president of First Round & former CMO of TikTok, and one of the most inventive minds in modern marketing, to explore what it really means to stay true to yourself in a world shaped by algorithms, speed, and constant reinvention. With a career built at the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology, Nick reflects on navigating chaos, solving problems through imagination, and building brand affinity in an era where attention is the most valuable currency.The conversation dives into how social media rewired culture, the rise of AI as a tool that empowers both creators and consumers, and why authenticity, not perfection, wins in the digital arena. Nick shares lessons from the inside of one of the world’s most influential platforms, offering rare insight into storytelling, community, and the evolving relationship between people and technology. A thoughtful look at the future of content, identity, and creativity in a world where anyone can make anything.Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite.Chapters:(00:00) Intro ✨(01:17) Social media & TikTok 📱🎵(02:32) AI social media 🤖📲(03:18) The most successful lies 🎭⚠️(06:31) AI servicing creators & consumers 🤖🎨👥(09:48) Oversupply of AI-generated content 📚🤖🌊(12:08) Producing campaigns 🎥📈(12:57) Organic socials 🌱📱(15:36) Community building 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌐(18:14) Becoming a CMO 🎓💼(22:05) Having a calm demeanour 😌🌿(24:14) Problem solving 🧩💡(28:45) Brand affinity ❤️🏷️(32:57) Content strategy 🗂️🎯(37:08) Whoop ⌚⚡(41:33) Solving chaos 🔥➡️🧠(44:03) Building a team 🧱👥(45:55) Working in lean environments 🪶💼(54:49) Saily ⛵📱(56:46 )University 🎓📘(1:01:36) Screen time 📱⏱️(1:04:19) Knowledge access vs. acquisition 🔍📚⚖️(1:08:16) Process matters ⚙️🧠(1:09:33) “Marketing at the speed of culture” ⚡🎨🌍(1:15:32) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨(1:18:44) Internet awareness & cultural curiosity 🌐👁️💭(1:19:41) Freelance vs. full-time 🧑‍💻↔️🏢(1:25:30) Small teams 👥✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Sabina Belli: CEO of Pomellato – Savoir-Vivre, Modern Femininity, & The Importance of Authentic Craftsmanship In Luxury Goods

  The Gstaad Guy sits down with Sabina Belli, CEO of Pomellato, to explore how she transformed one of Italy’s most distinctive maisons into a modern emblem of everyday luxury. With a philosophy rooted in savoir vivre, Milanese elegance, and a deep tribute to women, Sabina reflects on how Pomellato revolutionised prêt-à-porter jewellery and redefined how women wear, express, and empower themselves.The conversation dives into the art of preserving and promoting craftsmanship, the difference between archetypes and personas in storytelling, and what truly defines “The Pomellato Woman.” Sabina opens up about the brand’s values of kindness, generosity, and authenticity, and how gifting, to oneself or to others, carries emotional meaning far beyond ornament. She also discusses navigating healthy versus unhealthy relationships, both personally and professionally, and why jewellery often becomes a symbol of self-respect, resilience, and love.Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan.Chapters:(00:00) Intro ✨(02:38) Pomellato 💎✨(04:18) Quintessence of Milan 🇮🇹🏛️(06:03) DoDo 🐦💍(07:33) Running Pomellato 🎛️💼(09:45) Craftsmanship 🛠️🎨(12:16) “Pomellato Virtuosi” 🎻💎(13:13) Intelligence of the hand ✋🏻🧠(15:32) AI 🤖✨(17:30) Fascinated by luxury 👁️💎(20:39) Mapping our luxury 🗺️✨(22:28) Archetypes vs. personas 🎭📊(25:23) The Pomellato woman 👩‍🧡💍(32:27) The meaning of the transaction 💍🤝🏻(34:25) Essence of luxury 💎🌟(35:25) Self-gifting 🎁💖(38:53) You rule 👑✨(40:52) Categories of knowledge 📚🔍(43:13) Money 💰(48:18) Be observant 👀🧠(52:37) Be kind 💛🙂(53:33) Inclusivity 🌍🤝🏻(56:51) Reading the room 👁️🏛️(57:49) Being extraordinary ⭐🌟(1:02:03) “Virtuoso & La Sprezzatura” 🎻🪶(1:07:56) Strong women 💪🏻👩‍🦰(1:12:53) À La Poubelle 🗑️(1:14:02) Fantastique ✨🌟(1:15:04) Idea of perfection 🎯💫(1:16:56) Giving back 🎁🤲🏻(1:19:51) Kind is boring 💛😐(1:26:17) The essence of generosity 🤲🏻✨(1:29:58) Treat people right 🤝🏻❤️(1:35:41) Inspiring the next generation 🌱⭐(1:38:26) Modern day heroes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️(1:39:00) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Carl Pei: Founder & CEO of Nothing – Reinventing Tech, Inspiring Creativity, & Building a Hardware Revolution

  The Gstaad Guy sits down with Carl Pei, Founder & CEO of Nothing, to explore what it means to build a hardware company from scratch in an industry dominated by software giants. Known for making technology emotional, expressive, and fun again, Carl brings a perspective that blends design, culture, and radical originality.The conversation delves into the discipline of creating physical products, how constraints sharpen creativity, and why individuality should be embedded into the technology we use every day. Carl reflects on the importance of optimism in innovation, the courage to think differently, and how great gadgets can inspire human creativity and self-expression. A look at the future of tech through the lens of emotion, intention, and personality, reminding us that the next era of innovation is not just about products, but about how they make us feel.Filmed at The Berkeley, London, Knightsbridge Suite.Chapters:(00:00) Intro ✨(03:41) “Make tech fun to inspire human creativity” ✨🛠️🎨(04:53) Creativity 💡🎭(06:11) Tech landscape 🌐📱(08:50) Launching a hardware business 🚀🔧(12:59) “The tech world is influenced by Apple” 🍏💫(18:30) Going into retail 🛍️🏬(20:13) From Apple ecosystem to Nothing 🍏➡️⭕(21:41) Vision for Nothing 👀✨(23:19) Standing out in today’s market 🌟📈(25:38) Work life balance ⚖️🌿(28:09) Why phones and audio? 📱🎧(32:01) Today vs. Tomorrow ⏳➡️🚀(32:58) How AI will affect screen size 🤖📏📱(34:33) How do you feel about folding screens? 📱🔁(38:01) Entrepreneurship in Europe 🇪🇺💼(41:58) Essential skills 🧠🛠️(43:23) The new generation 👶🏻➡️💡(44:32) Trauma fuels growth ⚡🌱(47:30) Optimism ☀️🙌🏻(52:00) AI 🤖✨(54:51) Open source vs. private models 🔓💻🔒(58:30) The best device for applied AI is a smartphone 📱🤖💡(01:00:47) Robots 🤖🦾(01:04:45) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• William Hanson: Author of Just Good Manners – Etiquette, British Dining Codes, & The Art of Grace in a Noisy World

  The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the world’s leading etiquette authorities and author of Just Good Manners, to explore the role of civility and decorum in a rapidly changing world. Known for blending British tradition with contemporary wit, William reflects on a strict upbringing, the foundations of proper behaviour, and how he crafted a global online persona rooted in charm, clarity, and good sense.The conversation dives into the nuances of British dining etiquette, navigating love and relationships with grace, and the art of managing social discourse in an age where opinions move faster than manners. William shares how etiquette is not about snobbery or rigidity, but about kindness, confidence, and the simple act of making others feel at ease. A thoughtful look at why timeless principles matter now more than ever, and how good manners can anchor us in an era of chaos and noise.Filmed at the club at The Twenty Two in London.Chapters:(00:00) Intro ✨(03:17) Philosophy about peas(07:01) Dining etiquette dilemma 🍽️🤔(07:48) What to do with foods you cannot swallow 😬🥄(12:33) Teaching etiquette through entertainment 🎭📚(15:05) Developing an online persona 👤💻(16:16) The Gstaad Guy online vs. offline 🎭🧍‍♂️(17:22) Having strict parents 👨‍👩‍👦📏(18:38) Music and calls without headphones 📱🔊🙅‍♂️(21:10) The voids in dating etiquette 💔📏(24:58) People should not play games 🎭 🚫(27:47) The art of asking someone out 💐 💬(29:38) Ideal first date 🌹🍷(30:52) “Reverse catfish” 🪤🔁😅(31:13) The optimal flow for a first date 🧭❤️(33:40) “I don’t like nightclubs” 🚫🕺(36:24) Should you finish everything on your plate? 🍽️ ✅❓(37:48) Is refusing to toast at a formal dinner acceptable? 🥂❓(39:10) Is double dipping truly a faux pas? 🫕 🚫(41:00) Should you ever correct someone’s table manners? 🍽️ ⚠️(42:24) Loud vs. soft spoken 🔊 🤫(43:26) How to ask someone to lower their volume? 🤫 💬(44:10) Small talk go-tos 💬 ✨(48:30) Being early 🕒 ✅(51:34) The art of RSVPing ✉️✔️(54:21) Is regifting ever ok? 🎁 🔁❓(57:48) Handwritten thank you notes ✍🏻 💌(01:00:50) How to politely end conversations 👋🏻 🙂(01:02:58) What is etiquette fundamentally about? 🎩 🤝🏻(01:05:23) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️ ✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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