Our guest today was born at the crossroads of two extraordinary worlds. Her mother was a celebrated star of the golden age of Egyptian cinema while her German father became a prominent figure in real-estate and later a diplomat. Speaking four languages, she went on to build a distinguished identity of her own, studying economics and law in Austria, with a career spanning investment, hospitality and real estate – and, of course, some singing and acting roles along the way. Today, the Monaco resident of 25 years adds diplomacy to her portfolio as she was appointed Vice Honorary Consul of Austria in Monaco in 2025. Meet Laila Schlereth. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our guest today was raised among diamonds, but her first language was music. Born into an Asian family rooted in the jewellery business, she began sorting gemstones with her father as a child while pursuing life as a classically trained cellist. A shoulder injury ended her ambitions as a solo musician, redirecting her toward another form of composition: haute joaillerie. After studying at the Gemological Institute of America, Parsons and Columbia, she founded her namesake Maison in New York. Today, her jewels are worn by Madonna, Oprah, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Not only has her work entered major museum collections but she has also set multiple auction records, including a necklace that sold for 5.78 million dollars at Sotheby's Hong Kong. Meet Monaco resident Anna Hu. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our guest today trained as a commercial lawyer in London before moving to the South of France in the early Nineties. He launched a luxury events company and joined Riviera Radio as operations manager and presenter, staying for 15 years and leaving as sales and marketing director. From there came senior marketing roles at Yachting Partners International and Fraser Yachts. Today, the author of 'Smart Yacht Marketing 101: The Secrets to Sourcing, Winning and Retaining the World's Richest Clientele' is a commentator for CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox News. Meet yachting and luxury consultant, Mark Duncan. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our guest today is a British industrial designer who says, 'I am trained to always think about how to improve something.' As the co-founder of Origin Products, he helped transform the Polly Pocket concept into one of the world's best-known toy brands and created puzzles like the Rubik's Clock. The entrepreneur invested in Formula E to help shape the spectator experience, and more recently he co-founded Team Monaco for E1, the first all-electric powerboat championship series. Yet the inventor still finds time to illuminate the River Thames with an annual boat parade. Meet Monaco resident Chris Taylor. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our guest today was born in Beijing during China's Cultural Revolution when her family was classified as 'enemies of the people' by the Red Guards. As a migrant child, she endured poverty and discrimination, and worked from age ten with little formal education until she was 18. Dismissed as a 'zero', she became an award-winning violinist, played at COP21, was a member of the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and founded ZhangOMusiq, an NGO using classical music to support humanitarian projects worldwide. The trilingual opinion leader writes oped pieces for Le Figaro and her memoir was published in 2023. Meet Monaco resident Zhang Zhang. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Our guest today is the grandson of the American aviator who in 1927 completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. The gifted athlete was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and disabled by age 30, yet later regained mobility through knee replacements and a breakthrough biotech drug. He went on in 2002 to retrace his grandfather's solo New York–Paris crossing, raising over $1 million and helping kick-start the private space-flight era with the XPRIZE. As Chairman of the Lindbergh Foundation, he is involved with the Save the Date centennial events celebrating the Spirit of St. Louis on May 21, 2027. Meet Erik Lindbergh. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.