Virginie Delpal is the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Champagne Barons de Rothschild — the prestigious Champagne house founded by one of Europe’s most influential families.
In this episode, we explore Virginie’s international career in wine and champagne, how Rothschild’s legacy of excellence shapes every champagne bottle, and the art of building long-term client relationships through trust, creativity, and experience.
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00:00 – Intro: Meet Virginie
01:14 – Discovering wine
02:07 – Virginie’s international journey
04:11 – Wine and Champagne roles
06:55 – Champagne 101: grapes, rules, and regions
09:16 – Working in Asia, Europe, and the US
14:48 – Frerejean Frères House
15:28 – Champagne Barons de Rothschild
18:44 – What sets Barons de Rothschild apart
21:18 – Marketing strategy & events like SailGP
24:43 – Virginie’s role as US Brand Ambassador
30:13 – What makes a great Champagne salesperson
31:59 – Exciting projects & new Champagne experiences
33:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts
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Guest Social media: @virginie__de & @champagnebaronsderothschild
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Ex–Goldman Sachs MD turned coffee entrepreneur after 30 years on Wall Street.
We dive into why “luck” is about preparation, what it takes to stand out in high-pressure environments, when to walk away from corporate, and how to make bold career moves without regrets — and why, for Jim, it all led to coffee.
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00:00 — Intro & NYC Beginnings
02:38 — Life at Goldman Sachs
05:29 — Navigating the Financial Crisis
06:42 — What It Takes to Thrive at Goldman Sachs
10:59 — How to Be Lucky (Hint: It’s Not Just Luck)
13:58 — Wall Street Culture & the Role of Tech
17:01 — Launching a Coffee School
18:14 — Building a Niche Through Practical Learning
22:06 — When to Start: The Right Time for Entrepreneurship
23:33 — Corporate vs. Entrepreneur Life: Should You Jump?
26:03 — The American Dream & Inner Drive
27:49 — Purpose, Teamwork & the Goldman Sachs Ethos
29:47 — Social Impact & Giving Back
33:01 — Rapid Fire Q&A + Final Thoughts
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Guest Social media: @newjerseycoffeeschool
Link to Modern Prince Hubertus episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Y42eImZiWCvCicafMwdon?si=9bfc5d3dcebe41c5
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From EY to Disney+, Vincent unpacks the future of streaming, the magic behind media and entertainment, and what fencing taught him about discipline and drive.
Tune in for fresh takes on career pivots, cinema, and carving your own path in a fast-moving industry.
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00:00 – Intro: Meet Vincent
00:58 – IE University: Clubs, leadership & student life tips
04:38 – Starting out in consulting (EY & beyond)
06:54 – Landing the dream role at Disney+
08:00 – Streaming trends: data, competition & what we watch
12:59 – How Vincent pitches Disney+ in one sentence
15:00 – The future of media: TV, cinema & social vs streaming
21:24 – AI & creativity: threat or opportunity?
23:50 – Want to work at Netflix or Disney? Here’s how
25:40 – Side projects, startups & building something your own
29:15 – Fencing & chess: mindset, strategy & focus
34:40 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts
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Guest Social Media: @vhugdemerlo & @raccoonmedia.uk
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From cold calls with FT500 CEOs to becoming a clay-shooting influencer — Andrea shares the bold mindset behind her leap into content creation and how she balances a corporate role with country life. Tune in for career twists, bold moves, and insights on building a personal brand.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Real Madrid, Sweden & Marketing
03:00 – Moving Abroad & Thinking Big
05:00 – Selling Ads & Speaking to FT500 CEOs
05:42 – Lessons from Top CEOs
09:00 – Best Sales Advice from Executives
11:40 – Hunting, Clay Shooting & Country Lifestyle
14:17 – Becoming an Influencer: My Shooting Journey
16:14 – Content Creation & Partnerships (Bentley, El Corte Inglés & more)
17:34 – Building Her Second Brand: La Chica del Marketing
18:54 – How to Build a Personal Brand
21:36 – Why Personal Branding Is Becoming a Commodity
23:35 – People, Social Media & Lessons Learned
26:30 – Billionhands: The Next Big Platform?
31:58 – Balancing Corporate Life with Passion
34:10 – What’s Next for Andrea
35:37 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts
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Follow Andrea:
📸 @myshootingjourney & @la_chicadelmarketing
🎥 Steve Jobs clip: Connecting the Dots – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc&t=94s
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From royalty to the Olympics, to music and photography — we dive into identity beyond legacy, growing up in Marbella’s golden-era, and the drive that shaped his creative path. Tune in for bold stories, reinvention, and life across cultures and careers.
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00:00 - Hubertus Intro & Background
03:56 - Photography
05:01 - Skiing & Olympics
08:41 - Singing & Music
12:07 - Creative Passions & Interior Design
14:48 - Hubertus’ Parents: Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe & Princess Ira von Fürstenberg
16:41 - Luxury & Refinement
18:08 - Marbella Club
22:56 - Art & Olympics Flag
24:33 - Mexico, Ronda & the Eminem of Ski
26:59 - Rapid-fire questions & final thoughts
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From a diplomat’s childhood to banking and entrepreneurship—we dive into adapting to new cultures, the leap from corporate to startups, the mindset of top entrepreneurs, and how travel and sports shape leadership. Tune in for insights on resilience, global thinking, and the future of tech!
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Per’s Journey: Diplomacy to Banking
04:20 - Corporate to Startups
06:00 - Entrepreneurship & Lessons Learned
12:10 - Sustainability
14:50 - Venture Capital & Innovation
16:50 - Cybersecurity & Blockchain
19:50 - Virtual Reality
22:00 - Tech Trends & the Future
25:20 - Business ideas & entrepreneurship
28:00 - Sports, Matterhorn & adventure
32:00 - Rapid-fire questions & final thoughts
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Excited to launch my new podcast where I dive into conversations with inspiring people from different industries to explore their journeys, lessons learned and what drives their success. 💡✨
First episode drops soon! 🎧 Stay tuned 🙂
