People
People make stories more interesting. In this section you will find interviews with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and special people who inspire through their experiences and passions. Relaxed but deep conversations that show you what lies behind success and how those who leave a mark around them live their lives.
Julia Sauter heads for the Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy
“You will encounter many defeats, but you must not feel defeated. In fact, it is possible that these very defeats are necessary – to find out who you really are, what you can rise from, and how you can still emerge victorious.” ― Maya Angelou A story of courage, skating and perseverance With this quote that has remained in my mind because it speaks of perseverance, success and personal affirmation, I have laid out the story of a young woman who represents a breath of fresh air in a sport that has never really been part of Romania’s sports portfolio. I grew up watching figure skating competitions and I have…
Julia Sauter ranks 7th at the European Figure Skating Championship
Words cannot describe this amazing moment we have witnessed on the 31st of January 2025. Julia Sauter delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 European Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, finishing seventh. This is an important milestone in her skating career, demonstrating her commitment to the sport. Skating as Romanias representative, Julia Sauter is a person to be proud of. Her new coaches are Roxana Hartmann, Christopher Boyadji and Simona Punga – an amazing team that shaped her current ranking. Remarkable moments of an achievment Sauter finished 8th after the short program with a score of 61.96, laying the groundwork for a good free skate. Building on this energy,…
Andra Deac: A Real Life Super Hero
A motivational story about positive energy When I started to follow Andra Deac on Instagram I was instantly amazed by her unique way of telling her story. She is not only a beautiful person, but an example. Her power to expose herself and her complete cancer journey towards healing has left a positive and unique feeling in my heart. I wanted to bring up this topic to raise an alarm. At the same time, I wanted to find out the point of view from the perspective of a patient, a mother, a human being. Writing these lines made me quite emotional. But taking the proper steps to be aware, prevent…
Julia Sauter: A Rising Star in Figure Skating representing Romania
Julia Sauter, a rising star in Figure Skating representing Romania, shines at the 2024 European Championship and ranks 9th Julia Sauter has emerged as a remarkable talent in the world of figure skating, representing Romania with grace and technique on the ice. Sauter demonstrated her prowess at the recent 2024 European Figure Skating Championship, leaving an indelible impression. Last year we had the incredible opportunity to interview her for our special online People category. Having a German figure skater that is representing Romania once again is truly amazing and her results are remarkable and she deserves our support. You can check the interview with Julia Sauter here. 9th-place performance at…
Wine talks with Elle Rodriguez
“Did you know that having a glass of Bubbles is a way to reduce stress, anxiety and boost you mood. It literally gives you a boost of serotonin and this is due to the magnesium, potassium and zinc it contains” Elle Rodriguez I started following Elle Rodriguez, The Modern Pour @themodernpour some years ago and was immediately impressed by the vibe and the way she talks about wines. Elle has a natural way of telling stories and she is indeed one of the people you need to follow if you are passionate about wines. So let’s get to know Elle a bit better and squeeze some advice from her when…
Emotion on ice with Julia Sauter-Czarnik
“I think the greatest achievement for myself was the World Championship 2022 in Montpellier. I felt so free there, I remember flying over the ice and it was just for all the people who believed in me.” Julia Sauter-Czarnik I grew up watching figure skating and I always had a huge respect for the people that are practicing this sport. When I was small, I can remember how amazed I was watching Surya Bonaly, Nancy Kerrigan or later Michele Kwan flying over the ice. Figure skating is a sport bound to amaze the audience and like any other sports it needs involvement, practice and most importantly it needs to come…
Perseverance and motivation
When I first met Laura Stroia, I didn’t know how to react, how to behave, whether to congratulate her or shake her hand. However, I discovered behind a wonderful person a story that deserves to be told because for each of us, Laura can be an example of motivation, perseverance, an example of a person who, despite her disability, demonstrates that it is possible. Laura Stroia has a visual impairment and is a world champion in kata “I want to be a model of inspiration for people with disabilities. I also want to become an instructor for people with disabilities because I understand their challenges and want to help overcome…
