The Gstaad Guy Podcast

The Gstaad Guy Podcast

The Gstaad Guy Podcast is your backstage pass to the untold stories behind excellence. Hosted by The Gstaad Guy, out of character, this guest driven, unscripted series explores the real journeys, challenges and turning points that shape those who have mastered their craft. From global tastemakers and industry leaders to creative pioneers and cultural outliers, each episode reveals what it really takes to achieve excellence. Through humour and curiosity, The Gstaad Guy peels back the layers to uncover the grit behind the glamour, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the worlds usually kept behind closed doors. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gstaadguypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gstaadguypodcast

Episodes

February 11, 2026 โ€ข 66 mins

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Haley Baylee, one of the fastest content producers on the internet, to unpack the discipline, strategy, and resilience behind becoming a top creator in todayโ€™s attention economy. From her early modelling years and entry into Sports Illustrated to navigating judgment, pressure, and an eating disorder, Haley opens up about the realities behind the highlight reel and the work required to rebuild ...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Bรคnz Simmen, a true native of Andermatt, to explore a life shaped by curiosity, movement, and a deep desire to stay in control of oneโ€™s own path. From growing up in Andermatt to cycling across continents, through war-torn territories, remote landscapes, and unfamiliar cultures, Bรคnz reflects on how travel becomes a teacher, and why knowledge, not comfort, is the real luxury.

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times and author of "Gambling Man", to explore what journalism really is, and what it must remain in an age of speed, noise, and opinion. From his early days at The Sunday Times to leading one of the worldโ€™s most trusted news institutions, Lionel reflects on why great journalism begins with curiosity, not cynicism, and why asking the right question...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Glucose Goddess to unpack how a life-changing back injury, paired with depression, anxiety, and depersonalisation, became the unexpected catalyst behind her mission to transform how people understand food. From searching for external validation and navigating life as a people pleaser to becoming deeply obsession-driven and purpose-led, she shares how the hardest beginnings often shape the stro...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Greg Chait, founder of The Elder Statesman, to trace the unconventional path from throwing parties and collecting blankets to building one of fashionโ€™s most distinctive luxury brands. Greg shares the origin story behind receiving his first cashmere blanket, discovering the power of yarn, and why leading with intuition, not trends, became the foundation of his creative philosophy. From early ex...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, to explore how understanding the human body became the foundation for one of the most influential platforms in modern health. From overcoming the stigma of medical-looking wearables to deliberately taking the tech out of the product, Will shares how solving a real physiological problem led to a system that helps people build awareness, balance, and long-te...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tinx, cultural commentator, host of โ€œItโ€™s Me, Tinxโ€, and one of the most influential voices shaping modern conversations around dating, relationships, and self-worth, to explore how humour, honesty, and intuition intersect in a digital-first world. Known for creating the satirical โ€œRich Mom Starter Packโ€ series and coining the โ€œRich Mom Energyโ€ (RME) concept, Tinx reflects on how using wit and...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ronnie Kessel, CEO of Kessel Group, and co-founder of The I.C.E. St. Moritz, to explore a life shaped by speed, discipline, and a deep-rooted passion for the automotive world. From early dreams of becoming a racing driver and competing at the highest levels of motorsport, to inheriting the responsibility of the family business, following his fatherโ€™s passing, Ronnie reflects on the pivotal mom...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Giuliano Calza, founder and creative force behind GCDS, to explore the mindset, conviction, and storytelling that shaped one of fashionโ€™s most distinctive modern brands. From his upbringing and early dreams to moving to China and building a new life from scratch, Giuliano reflects on the moments of discomfort and discipline that fuelled his personal and creative growth.

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Davide De Pierro, writer, storyteller, and viral voice behind The Letters I Never Sent, for a conversation that explores the messy, tender, and often hilarious reality of being human. Known for his clarity, honesty, and emotional precision, Davide reflects on the inspirations that shaped his writing, why โ€œthe how matters more than the what,โ€ and the radical act of caring deeply in a world that...

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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 shap...

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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,...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Sabina Belli, CEO of Pomellato, to explore how she transformed one of Italyโ€™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 prรชt-ร -porter jewellery and redefined how women wear, express, and empower themselves.

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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 c...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the worldโ€™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.

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and one of the most influential voices in modern entrepreneurship, to discuss how technology is redefining capitalism by empowering anyone, anywhere, to start and scale a business. From equipping first-time founders to run their own stores, to enabling global brands to reach millions, Harley shares how Shopify is democratising opportunity and lowering t...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jeremy Zimmer, co-founder and former CEO of United Talent Agency (UTA), to explore what it takes to build one of the most forward-thinking and culturally influential talent companies in the world. From discovering emerging stars to engineering opportunities across film, music, digital media, sports, and technology, Zimmer shares how diversification, strategic intuition, and innovation have sha...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tinie Tempah โ€” artist, entrepreneur, and one of the defining voices of the early 2000s music scene, to explore what it takes to pioneer success and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry. From humble beginnings in South Londonโ€™s council estates to commanding global stages, Tinie shares the mindset and discipline that carried him from mentee to mentor, artist to innovator.

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Radha Arora, President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, to explore the philosophy and details that define one of the worldโ€™s most admired luxury hospitality brands. With decades of experience leading by example, Radha brings an insiderโ€™s view on how hotels can transcend function to become sanctuaries of self-actualisation and cultural expression.

The conversation unpacks the art of creating a...

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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tom Chamberlin, Editor-in-Chief of The Rake magazine and author of Huntsman: Redefining Savile Row, to explore what it truly means to be a gentleman in todayโ€™s world. With deep roots in menโ€™s style, tailoring, and the traditions of Savile Row, Tom brings a perspective that bridges timeless elegance with modern masculinity.

The conversation delves into the role of confidence in style, the artis...

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