'How I Got Here': a podcast about success stories

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Radio Host at ARA City Radio, based in Luxembourg, Marina interviews successful people from all walks of life and industries, discovering how they got to where they are today.

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    • May 15, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    ARA City How I Got Here, Luxembourg Literary Prize Winning Author James Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 43:59


    Author James Leader won the Luxembourg Literary Prize in 2016 and has penned 3 novels to date. Although writing was his first passion, he wisely waited until he had a stable job and supporting family before pursing his writing professionally. Find out what inspires his novels and what he has learned about writing after years of perseverance and hard work!

    ARA City How I Got Here, Tour de France winner & professional cyclist Andy Schleck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 44:59


    In this episode Andy Schleck shares the ups and downs of his career, his competitive streak, his relationship with his brother and his father who was also his mentor. He also reveals how he coped with an early retirment and what he plans to do in the future!

    ARA City: How I Got Here, Lynn Jung, Professional Freerunner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 41:26


    Professional Freerunning champion Lynn Jung shares her success story. She credits social media, hard work and determination for achieving the recognition and accomplishments in her industry. Tune in to find out how she turned a hobby into a full-blown career...

    ARA City: How I Got Here, film director Laura Schroeder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2017 50:31


    Laura Schroeder is the director of Barrage, a movie which was filmed in Luxembourg and featured in Luxembourg film festival. Laura's artistic vision has gained her a great deal of attention in the industry and she has worked with some of the industry's finest. Her interview offers a great insight into the life of a director. Tune in to find out whether you've got what it takes!

    ARA City: How I Got Here, Performance Artist, Dancer & Choreographer Sylvia Camarda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 51:44


    Sylvia Camarda is one of the most well known artists Luxembourg has produced. She's energetic, strong and extremely determined. Her interview reveals how she climbed to the top. Whilst she is already recognised all over the world, she discusses her new show which will be bringing her even more International success.

    ARA City: How I Got Here, BMX Flatland World Champion Viki Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 31:08


    Luxembourg-based BMX Flatland World Champion Viki Gomez is a force to be reckoned with and at just 35 he has achieved a great deal of success in his career and he shows no signs of slowing down. Find out how he started this unique sport, turned it into a career and now travels to around 60 countries a year attending events for this sport.

    ARA City: How I Got Here, founder of Den Atelier and Rock-A-Field Laurent Loschetter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 44:14


    Now I don't say this lightly, but Laurent Loschetter has been one of my favourite most honest guests I have had the pleasure of interviewing. What an insightful conversation and what a strong minded, determined man. He is the reason why so many high profile and major performers and performance acts have performed in Luxembourg, he's the man behind Den Atelier and Rock-A-Field. Tune in to find out why Rock-A-Field is not happening this year (2017) and who have been the most difficult and delightful stars Laurent has worked with.

    ARA City: How I Got Here, actor and Director of Theatres of Ville de Luxembourg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 50:16


    "I want the theatre to be open to everyone, I believe it belongs to everyone..." Tom Leick Burns, a native Luxembourger who trained as an actor in London and worked there for 10 years. When he returned to Luxembourg, he beat 6 other high achieving candidates and was chosen as the Director of the Ville de Luxembourg theatres. He shared his interesting journey from being on the stage to organising what goes on it, this high pressured role has given him some great stories. Tune in to find out how he decides what goes on the stage and what stays off it!

    ARA City: How I Got Here, hip hop dance artist Kendra Horsborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 51:40


    Welcome to How I Got Here, a podcast which asks successful people to share their stories about their journeys. Today’s guest is Kendra Horsborough who is extremely established in the dance world. She is a performing artist and choreographer who has travelled all over the world showcasing her work and has collaborated with some of the most well known names in the industry. Born and raised in Luxembourg, Kendra is here to share her inspirational journey.

    ARA City: How I Got Here, author Troy Blacklaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2016 42:42


    South African author Troy Blacklaws wrote 'Karoo Boy'. The author opens up about the reality of writing a novel and explores whether hardships in your childhood become the creative fuel that is needed to write books.

    ARA City How I Got Here, theatre actress Veronique Fauconnet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 39:49


    Véronique Fauconnet is a well known French actress in Luxembourg Theatre. Beginning her acting career in 1987 at the Théâtre de la Ville (Luxembourg)she has been in over 60 pieces of theatre and 20 European films, she has been the creative director of the TOL (Luxembourg Open Theatre) since 1999. In this episode, she openly shares her most personal and professional obstacles in her journey and she reveals the hard truths of acting as a profession. Tune in to find out more...

    ARA City: How I Got Here, Luxembourg artist Sumo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 30:15


    Hello and welcome to this episode of How I Got Here. Well known artist Sumo was born and raised in Luxembourg. Having studied in London and travelled around Europe, he brought good quality graffiti art to Luxembourg in the 1990s and has since become one of the most famous artists to come out of Luxembourg. Not only are his innovative style and charming artworks unforgettable but many would say that he put street art on the map for Luxembourg. He’s proved time and time again that art of true quality does not need to be conventional. Today we ask him about his journey.

    ARA City: How I Got Here, Silla from Ilula Orphan Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 25:30


    Sila's journey is a success story of the Ilula Orphan Program in Tanzania. Based in Luxembourg, this program helps young children who have lost their parents to get an education and build a life for themselves. We invited volunteer Clair Walsh and Sila to share their experiences with us. Sponsors can get involved for just a few hundred euros a year. Yes, that's how little it takes to change someone's entire life. Listen to Sila's touching journey, no matter who you are or what you do, this will change your perspective in so many ways. Find out more at www.ilulaorphanprogram.org

    ARA City: How I Got Here, Masterchef judge, famous cookbook writer Anne Faber.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 33:24


    Anne Faber has published 2 cookbooks, she has her own cooking show, her foodblog Anne's Kitchen is a favourite amongst foodies and now she is a judge on Masterchef Luxembourg. In this episode she talks about her experience as a food critic for Time Out London and how she made her dreams come true. She may be young but what she lacks in age she makes up for her determination. A true inspiration for anyone who is interested in food, journalism or success in general!

    Ara City: How I Got Here, Grammy award winner Gast Waltzing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2016 31:49


    Luxembourger Gast Waltzing just won a World Music Grammy with Angelique Kidjo in February 2016. They combined classic orchestral music with the sounds and rhythm of African music, it's truly something special. Most well known for his jazz music, he's had a crazy career, having written over 150 scores for Movies and Television, he's a producer, conductor and musician. He shares his journey and gives advice to aspiring musicians, giving tips on how to make it in the brutal industry.

    Ara City: How I Got Here, Ruth Dugdall- Probation Officer & Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2016 38:34


    "How I Got Here" is a podcast where successful people share their success stories and explain how they have got to where they are today... The 1st episode is an interview with probation officer Ruth Dugdall who has written crime fiction novels based on cases that she has worked with and re-investigated. Long before the time of Serial and Making A Murderer, this award-winning English author was already exploring the different psychologies and behaviours of some very dangerous criminals. Tune in more to find out what inspired her books and how she became a probation officer and author.

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