At Home With Raquel Zamora

«A woman who stays at home taking care of her children is neither a better nor a worse mother than the one who decides to fulfill their professional dreams. The important thing is what you convey to them with each of your actions»

What are your expectations for 2020?

For 2020 there is already talk of an economic slowdown, and that type of message generates uncertainty and fear. For me, any message to that effect is a new professional challenge. For 2020 and the years that follow, what I do have clear is that I want to commit to innovation and invest in talent, always adapting the business strategy to the current market. As I always say: «Love what you do». These are my expectations.

«For 2020 and the years that follow, what I do have clear is that I want to commit to innovation, and invest in talent, always adapting the business strategy to the current market, without ever losing enthusiasm»

How do you see the outlook for Marbella?

I believe we’re coming into a new golden age for Marbella, more sophisticated and cosmopolitan, more discreet and somewhat removed from the spotlight of the tabloid  press. It continues to be a retreat where celebrities of all kinds (artists, athletes, celebrities, but also members of the European royalty or Arab sheiks) come to rest and have fun. A modern, renewed Marbella, which still has a reputation for its international events, such as Starlite, or the many charity galas that are held in summer, as well as the top quality services it offers in restaurants, beauty, hotels, and every kind of luxury in general.

Any new Year’s Resolutions? New projects?

I think I rarely start the year without new resolutions, both professional and personal. I like to look to the future with optimism and positive energy, which I put into new ventures. So, new projects? Yes, I always have some, but you must forgive me for keeping them to myself for the time being… I don’t like to talk about them until they become a reality.

Not easy… any lessons in leadership?

They’re lessons you learn during your professional career. There are four key aspects: Being a better person, to influence your work team, going beyond the workplace. The second is undoubtedly optimism, to transmit good energy and positivity to the rest of the team. The third is boosting self-esteem, and the fourth is happiness, which increases productivity and personal satisfaction.

You’re a very versatile woman and a competent businesswoman. You did a degree in advertising, but you’ve dedicated yourself to managing several  businesses, both beauty establishments and restaurants. How many firms do you currently run?

I currently run three beauty establishments, two of our own brand, milk&roses, situated on the Golden Mile and in the Puente Romano Hotel, and a third in the Marbella Club Hotel, in addition to our Kids Spa, which specialises in children’s beauty parties, as well as our online store of luxury cosmetics. My first restaurant was rachel’s eco love, which we opened in the Puente Romano Hotel in 2014. Three years later, we opened the second rachel’s in the gourmet section of ​​the Corte Inglés, and just over a year ago, Lagom! Café, a cosmopolitan restaurant in the Puente Romano Tennis Club. Additionally, I publish Chic & Co every summer, a guide of all the fashionable places in Marbella.