Monaco Info - The Podcast

Our guest today comes from rowing royalty out of Philadelphia. His grandfather was a 3-time Olympic gold medalist and is considered one of the greatest American oarsmen of all time. His father was a 4-time Olympian and 6-time U.S. National Champion who became President of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Yet the Harvard alumnus was a pentathlete before switching to skulling, and holds the varsity team record for the biggest come-from-behind victory in the history of the Harvard-Yale Regatta. The first cousin of Prince Albert is President of the U.S. chapter of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and is in town for National Day and the Challenge Prince Albert II rowing cup. Meet John B. Kelly III

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Our guest today says the most important thing in her life is breathing. Born in Denmark, she chose a career in finance to please her father but when she moved to Monaco, the blackbelt in jiu-jitsu and waterski champion rebooted as a professional fitness coach. Her real passion though is nature and the ocean, and in 2015 she founded The Animal Fund. The mission of this not-for profit Monaco-based association that is now present in four countries is to educate children about marine conservation but it also champions movements like the Invisible bag. Meet Monaco resident Berit Nielsen Legrand.

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Our guest today is one of the UK's most recognized self-made billionaires. The founder of Phones 4U was one of the first Brits to sign the Giving Pledge promising to give away at least 50% of his wealth, is an advocate for climate action, and calls for a gambling tax to combat "mayhem in society". A passionate developer, he turned a landmark hotel on Cap d'Antibes into a €340 million euro residence. Meanwhile his Caudwell Children charity, which aims to make life fair for disabled and autistic children, celebrates 25 years with its Butterfly Ball in Monaco. Meet John Caudwell.

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Our guest today's life reads like a movie script. Born in London to a British screen play writer mother and American film producer dad who worked on the Beatles movies, the bilingual founder of Pink Ribbon Monaco has addressed the United Nations in New York, is a partner of Oath Gin with Formula One's Valtteri Bottas and she started a craft beer company with American actor, Noah Wylie, who happens to be her step-brother. Welcome Natasha Frost-Savio.

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Saskia Clark is probably the most accomplished female sailor living in Monaco that you've never heard of. With the Americas Cup just announcing each crew will have a female team member, the Olympian is well-placed to teach us more about the sport.

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Our guest today is a World War II veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army after Pearl Harbor in 1942. Fluent in English, French and Italian, he was assigned to intelligence, intercepting messages, and ended the War in northern Italy, sleeping in Mussolini's bed. Post-war, the American's career at Pan American World Airlines spanned 45-years and included a stint as director in Nice, which is how he developed a close friendship with Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. The honorary godfather to Prince Albert comes to Monaco every year to celebrate his birthday with His Serene Highness. Meet the Honorary Consul of Monaco in San Diego, 104-year-old Max Gurney.

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Our guest today says she's always been a lightning rod for unusual life experiences. She wrote for a campus newsletter with fellow student Stephen King, cofounded a newspaper, and was a spokesperson-turned-lobbyist for a nuclear power plant. All this before the American ever set foot in Monaco 35 years ago. She could never have imagined a career at Stars'n'Bars would make her one of the most beloved figures in the Principality or the stories that it would bring. Welcome Director of Monaco-USA and co-founder of Monaco Pride, Annette Anderson.

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Our guest today describes himself as "a self-motivated, highly-driven entrepreneur and philanthropist". His first company used technology to help Ireland's fishing industry and here in Monaco the resident is CEO of a group of Entertainment, Media and Technology businesses. Yet what put him on the international stage was an idea to challenge teenagers to create high-end wearable fashion from everyday junk. As he explains it, he invented a sport. Welcome the founder and CEO of Junk Kouture, Troy Armour.

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Our guest today is an Ivy League golf champion who built two billion-dollar companies and has designed acclaimed hotels in Uruguay and Italy. His vineyard in Chile that he created from scratch was ranked number two by the World's Best Vineyards last year. On top of that, the Monaco resident speaks five languages, loves to dance the night away, and was once buried alive in an avalanche while heli-skiing in Canada. It's no wonder Forbes magazine once called him the "Most Interesting Man in the World." Meet Alexander Vik.

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How far would you go to pursue your dreams? For Burcu Çetinkaya, the answer will inspire you. The President of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission was in town for the Monaco E-Prix and shared her astonishing story. 

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