From space travel to a juice bar. Soon, Nathalie Streng will open a cold press juice bar on Willemsparkweg. A juice bar, but the juices are made with a slow juicer instead of a regular juice centrifuge. That's really a whole different ball game because all the vitamins and minerals are preserved this way. Normally, heat is generated during centrifugation, which causes the juice to lose its healthy nutritional value. In addition, there are also salads on the menu and raw wraps made from spinach and coconut with hummus. All to go. A woman after my own heart, and I happen to be lucky that this place is on my bike route to work. I should ask how she is doing this week.

To begin with, from space travel to a juice bar, how does that work?

I lived in New York for a long time. I did PR, marketing, sales, and ticket sales for space travel there. There are juice bars everywhere. I have been making my own smoothies at home for years, but in New York, I almost always bought them outside. It's a paradise there in terms of raw food, juices, and smoothies. What they have on the menu there, I miss in Europe, and I am going to change that now. It's quite a different direction, but also a dream coming true.

Cool! Have you had a busy week?

I am incredibly busy, but I don't like the word ‘work.’ What you do should be your passion and close to your heart, and it shouldn't feel like work. This week started with a lot of numbers and finances for my new business. The less fun side, but very important. I am also on the phone a lot with different suppliers. I find it very important that we sell the best products. It's difficult to get a reasonable price for that. I want the best of the best.

You as a healthy lover, do you ever drink a glass of wine?

Honestly, I don't drink very much.. I can't handle beer at all, but when the sun shines, I love a glass of wine or a cocktail.

What is your favorite weekend outfit?

It does depend a bit on the weather. In nice weather, I like to wear my vintage cut-off Levis 501. With a crop top and All Stars. I am a huge fan of the brands Avelon, Denham the Jeanmaker, Zoe Karssen and Acne. And Zara, I go crazy shopping at Zara.

What does your ideal Sunday look like? Anything goes!

Ideally, I would love to spend an entire day in bed. You won't believe it, but I've never managed that in my life. A day without obligations sounds wonderful to me. Or a long brunch with my family and loved ones. That goes without saying.

Where do you find peace, time, and inspiration?

I find peace in sports,, my mind is completely empty then, but I also start daydreaming and come up with new ideas. I exercise at least 4 to 5 times a week. I do yoga, I go to the gym or go running. That's really my relaxation. And I get a lot of inspiration from traveling. I am constantly looking for new things.

What kind of music do you listen to on the weekend?

In the morning, I now listen to a lot of Brazilian music. Venessa de Mata, for example.

Radio station 8 tracks I also find very nice. That's an American site with all different playlists.

What time does your alarm clock go off again on Monday?

If I go to yoga, it's at 6:40, otherwise at 7:30. And that's sleeping in, you know!