Marbella Life by Tene Sommer

Marbella Life Podcast #54: From Waitress to Marbella Restaurant Empire | Aguilene Benicio, Breathe Group What does it really take to go from working as a waitress to building one of Marbella's most recognised hospitality brands?Welcome to Marbella Life Podcast Episode #54, where I sit down with Aguilene Benicio, founder and co-owner of Breathe Group, the company behind one of the most talked-about restaurant and lifestyle destinations in Marbella, Spain.çOriginally from Brazil, Aguilene arrived in Marbella and started her journey working in hospitality. Through years of hard work, determination and trusting her intuition, she went on to build businesses in luxury real estate and the Marbella lifestyle industry before becoming one of the driving forces behind Breathe.Today, Breathe Marbella, as well as the sister restaurant Soul and their cafe Ground, are known for its unique combination of gastronomy, design, atmosphere and sustainability, making it a popular destination for people looking for some of the best restaurants in Marbella.But this conversation is about much more than restaurants.In this episode, we explore:✨ From waitress to entrepreneur - Aguilene's journey from Brazil to Marbella and the hard work behind her success.✨ Building Breathe Marbella - the vision, challenges and decisions behind creating a distinctive hospitality destination.✨ The power of intuition - why Aguilene believes in trusting her instincts when making important life and business decisions.✨ Being a woman in business - navigating challenges, leadership and building confidence.✨ Sustainability in hospitality - why environmentally conscious thinking matters to her and to the Breathe philosophy.✨ Finding balance - managing ambition, personal life and the demands of running successful businesses.Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, personal growth, moving to Marbella, luxury hospitality or discovering the Marbella lifestyle, this is a conversation full of inspiration and valuable insights.If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of some of the best restaurants in Marbella, or what it really takes to build a successful business on the Costa del Sol, you'll want to watch this episode.🎙️ MARBELLA LIFE PODCAST #54 Guest: Aguilene Benicio - Founder & Co-owner of Breathe GroupLocation: Breathe Marbella, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, SpainHosted by Tene SommerSubscribe to Marbella Life Podcast for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives and fascinating people shaping life on the Costa del Sol.Breathe Marbella: https://www.breathe.life/Marbella Life Podcast: @marbellalifepodcastSee more here: https://www.tenesommer.com/post/marbella-life-podcast-54-aguilene-benicio-from-waitress-to-building-breathe-marbella#MarbellaLifePodcast #AguileneBenicio #BreatheMarbella #BestRestaurantsMarbella #MarbellaRestaurants #MarbellaLifestyle #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CostaDelSol

Marbella Life Podcast: #53 Maria Bravo Interview | Hollywood, Eva Longoria, Global Gift & SuccessHow do you go from a young girl in Estepona to building friendships with Hollywood's biggest stars and creating one of Europe's most influential charity galas? Maria Bravo shares her incredible journey, the lessons she's learned and why giving back has become her life's purpose.Sponsored by www.medikhair.com More info: https://www.tenesommer.com/post/marbella-life-podcast-53-maria-bravo-interview-hollywood-eva-longoria-global-gift-success

Marbella Life Podcast: #52 Patrick Maroszek - From Zero to Millions of Views: How Maro Brothers Built a Luxury Media BrandMy next guest is the face behind some of Marbella's most iconic luxury property videos. Patrick Maroszek from the Maro Brothers joins me to talk about much more than real estate. We dive into growing up across five countries, building a business with his brother, the future of AI, luxury marketing, and what success really means. This is one you won't want to miss.Marbella Life is sponsored by Medik Hair. More info here: www.tenesommer.com

Marbella Life Podcast: #51 Gil Antolin - The Founder Of Luxury World Traveler On Success, Spirituality & Losing It All When I sat down with Gil Antolin from Luxury World Traveler, I thought we’d be talking luxury, travel, and success… but the conversation went somewhere I didn’t expect. We ended up diving deep into spirituality, purpose, and what really matters beyond the external world. Proof that sometimes the most interesting conversations are the ones you never see coming.Sponsored by www.medikhair.comSee more www.tenesommer.com

Welcome to a very special episode of Marbella Life.Today, we celebrate episode number 50… and for the first time, I’m the guest. Recorded at the stunning new Amu Marbella beach club, my friend Karoline turns the microphone around and interviews me about the journey that brought me to Marbella. We talk about work, motherhood, mindset, passion and purpose — and what it really means to build a life and brand in Marbella. This is a personal one.Thank you also to Vasi and Divini Digital for helping with the camera work, as well as all of my sponsors from the beginning, Besaya Beach, Tikitano, Sandon, Boho Club Hotel and Medik Hair. Grateful for all the support!And last but not least, of course a huge thank you to the listeners and who watch the show! more info: www.tenesommer.com

What does a man who has everything… still dream about? In this conversation with John Brendmoe, the visionary behind the iconic Forum Marbella and Antima Homes, we go beyond success - into what money can’t buy, how he handles it all… and why his next chapter might take him deep into the jungle with National Geographic. Not what you expect.Marbella Life is sponsored by Medik Hair Clinic www.medikhair.comMore info:www.tenesommer.com/post/marbella-life-podcast-49-john-brendmoe-success-secrets-no-one-tells-you

Today, I sit down with Dr. Carlos Caballero - a hair restoration expert with over 16 years of experience, and co-founder of Medik Hair clinic alongside football legend Joaquín Sánchez.We’re breaking down the truth about hair loss - from scalp health to real hair growth strategies, and the latest techniques changing everything right now.If you’ve ever worried about losing your hair… or want to know more about hair transplants, then this episode is for you!This episode is sponsored by Medik Hair www.medikhair.com and Boho Wellness.More info www.tenesommer.com

Marbella Life Podcast: #47 Dani Rosu - From Nothing to Marbella's Most Wanted CatererSome stories start with a fairy godmother…  Dani’s started with determination.Before the catering empire, before Finca Santa Katerina, before the life that now looks like a fairytale,there was a young woman who came from a tough childhood and decided she would write her own story.In this episode, Dani opens up about the moments no one saw — the hardest days, the fears she had to battle, the risks she took, and the mindset that changed everything and How she turned her passion into one of Marbella’s most respected catering brands.This is Dani - and this is her Marbella Life.Danis is the catering company owner @danis_catering_marbella and Events @fincasantakaterina See more on www.tenesommer.com

Marbella Life Podcast #46 | Isak Melin: From Elite Bodybuilder to Burnout - Redefining HealthToday, I’m sitting down with Isak Melin. From elite bodybuilding and becoming Sweden’s most hired online coach, to creating a food brand from Instagram parking-lot deliveries - Isak’s journey looks like a huge success from the outside. But behind the medals, the companies, and the discipline, there was also burnout… and a complete redefinition of what health really means.In this conversation in the beautiful Spisa shop in Centro Plaza, where he’s currently the marketing manager, we go beyond fitness and food - into mental health, breathwork, balance, and what happens when you stop chasing ‘more’ and start choosing what actually matters.This is a conversation about ambition, collapse, and building a life that truly works - from the inside out. More info www.tenesommer.com

Marbella Life Podcast: #45 Irache Villada Mikkelsen: From Law to Luxury: Living with Intention Today, we step inside the Marbella home of true elegance as I interview Irache Villada Mikkelsen. Born in Bilbao, trained in law, shaped by real estate, and now devoted to philanthropy and family. Between Lugano and Marbella, she lives a life of beauty, purpose, and intention. To me, she’s always been the ultimate style icon of Marbella - effortless, timeless… and yes, she designs interiors too. This is a conversation about life, family, travel, fashion - and what truly matters.More info: www.tenesommer.com