Welcome to Hellman Talks! My name is Claudia, I am a former tennis player, I now work in finance and I love talking to people. Join me as I interview inspiring individuals from diverse industries, exploring their journeys, lessons learned, and what drives their success. Hope you enjoy it!
#10. Entrepreneurship, Growth, Basque Cheesecake (La Maritxu) | Lucía Larragoiti
Lucía Larragoiti is the founder of La Maritxu, a Basque cheesecake brand that has brought a taste of the Basque Country to London — growing from a side project into one of the city’s most loved spots.
In this conversation, they explore what it really takes to build something from scratch — from the uncertainty of the early days to scaling a business while working full-time as an architect. They also discuss the importance of staying open-minded, keeping things simple, and adapting when things don’t go as planned.
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00:00 - Meet Lucía: The Basque Baker Behind La Maritxu
00:38 - Where She's From & Life In London
01:02 - Growing Up Basque: A Culture Of Good Food
02:05 - From Bilbao To London: The Architecture Career
02:34 - Life As An Architect: Lessons & Insecurities
03:16 - Overcoming Insecurity At Work
04:27 - Starting The Business While Still An Architect
04:35 - The Origin Story Of La Maritxu
05:01 - How Her Sister In Ecuador Started It All
06:07 - Taking Orders From Home & Going To Food Markets
07:42 - Balancing Architecture & The Cake Business
09:15 - Going Full-Time & Opening The First Store
10:28 - The Stress in the Early Days
12:00 - How Her Architecture Background Helped
12:57 - Opening Day: Empty Shop & A Pessimistic Neighbour
14:00 - The Influencer That Changed Everything
15:01 - Scaling From 25 To 150 Cakes A Day
17:27 - What Makes A Basque Cheesecake Different vs NY Cheesecake
18:30 - One Classic Flavour & New Collabs
19:01 - Running A Business With Your Sisters
20:04 - Tips For Family Business Communication
20:32 - Growing From One Store To Three In London
21:37 - Just Start: Don't Wait Until Everything Is Perfect
22:28 - The Reality Of Entrepreneurship
23:08 - Adapting When Things Don't Go As Planned
24:22 - Scaling The Recipe: Handcrafted vs. Factory
26:19 - Keep It Simple: Advice For Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Business
26:52 - The Future Of La Maritxu
27:26 - Wholesale vs. More Stores
28:53 - Rapid-Fire Q&A + Final Thoughts
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Guest Social Media: @LaMaritxuLondon
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9 Feb 2026
Wellbeing, Balance, Self-reflection | Melanie Nasr
Melanie Nassar (aka The Happy Coach) is a former hospitality professional turned life coach and numerologist with a global background from Senegal to Europe.
They explore what it means to truly live “life your way,” reconnect with yourself, balance ambition with wellbeing, and redefine success on your own terms — while building small daily habits that support a more fulfilled life.
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00:00 - Meet The Happy Coach
02:00 - From Autopilot To Life My Way
04:10 - On Paper Successful… But Not Fulfilled
06:30 - Coaching: Self-Awareness Tool
09:10 - Balancing Ambition With Wellbeing & Non-Negotiables
12:00 - Don’t Compare Your Path & Taking Care Of Yourself
13:14 - Society Pressures And The Importance Of Rest
14:16 - Leadership Starts With People
15:20 - “Success At All Cost”
17:04 - Human Beings Always Want More
17:35 - Success Is Not One Size Fits All
19:06 - Nutrition And Movement
19:42 - How To Eat Better And Exercise More
22:28 - Learn To Say No
24:10 - Gratitude And Inner Peace
25:38 - Wearing The Leader Hat In Your Own Life
26:48 - Act The Way You Want To Feel
27:36 - What Is Numerology And How It Can Help You
29:00 - Focusing And Going Deeper On One Thing
30:25 - Rapid-Fire Q&A + Final Thoughts
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Guest Social Media: @LifeYourWay.Coaching
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2 Feb 2026
Hellman Talks Insights: Gratefulness, Smiling and Happy News
Welcome to Hellman Talks Insights — quick, 5 min episodes where Claudia shares 3 quick ideas or takeaways that caught her attention from her next guest.
This week’s topics: gratefulness, the power of smiling, and happy news.
15 Jan 2026
Music, Creativity & Confidence | Ben Barnett
Saxophonist and entrepreneur Ben Barnett discusses his international music career, performing at various events, and his focus on building platforms that support creative freelancers in this interview.
11 Dec 2025
Hellman Talks Insights: Music, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Claudia Hellman shares insights on music, creativity, and entrepreneurship, offering listeners quick takeaways on these diverse subjects.
19 Nov 2025
Consulting, CEO & Sleep | Jose de la Vega
Jose de la Vega discusses his journey from Big Four consulting to founding Arktic, highlighting key leadership traits, talent acquisition, and balancing CEO life, in an interview on consulting and entrepreneurship.
7 Nov 2025
Hellman Talks Insights: Visuals, CEOs, Jeff Bezos’s Advice
Claudia Hellman shares insights on consulting, CEOs, and sleep, offering listeners quick takeaways on these diverse topics.
15 Oct 2025
Champagne, Rothschild & Sales | Virginie Delpal
Virginie Delpal, U.S. Brand Ambassador for Champagne Barons de Rothschild, discusses her international career in wine, Rothschild's legacy, and building client relationships in this interview.
10 Sept 2025
Wall Street, Success & Coffee | Jim Conti
Host Michael Hellman interviews former Goldman Sachs MD Jim Conti about navigating high-pressure careers, embracing "luck" through preparation, and making bold moves that led to his coffee entrepreneurship.
18 Jul 2025
Streaming, Cinema & Fencing | Vincent Hug de Merlo
Vincent Hug de Merlo discusses streaming trends, the future of media, and the lessons fencing taught him about discipline in this interview episode.
26 Jun 2025
Country Life, Marketing & Mindset | Andrea Neira
Andrea Neira discusses her transition from cold calling CEOs to becoming a content creator, balancing corporate life with her passion for country living and building a personal brand in this interview.
22 Apr 2025
Prince, Olympian & Marbella | Hubertus von Hohenlohe
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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24 Feb 2025
Entrepreneurship, Tech & Mindset | Per Kronholm
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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17 Feb 2025
Welcome to Hellman Talks
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. 💡✨
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Ben Barnett
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