Gosia Modlinska

I am an entrepreneur, international community builder, event strategist, wellness educator, and the founder of Zen and Zest, a Geneva-based wellness brand dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection. I created the Aerial Zen program, designing six unique aerial yoga concepts that combine strength, flexibility, mobility, stretching, and relaxation. My mission is to make aerial yoga accessible to everyone while offering a holistic approach to health that extends beyond the studio. Before launching Zen and Zest, I built an international career spanning more than 15 years in marketing, branding, communications, event management, and community building. I have lived and worked in Poland, China, the Netherlands, Malta, and Switzerland, leading branding projects, organizing international events, and building partnerships across cultures. One of my proudest entrepreneurial achievements was opening the first and only Polish restaurant in China, where I introduced Polish cuisine and culture to an international audience. During my time in China and later in Amsterdam, I organized numerous cooking workshops, networking events, and mixology experiences that brought people together through food and culture. I am also a certified mixologist, having earned my professional certification in New York. Education has always been at the heart of my career. With over 20 years of teaching experience, I have worked with people of different ages and backgrounds, helping them develop language, communication, and practical life skills. Today, I combine this educational experience with my passion for wellness to create engaging and accessible learning experiences through movement. In Switzerland, I continue to develop innovative wellness concepts by organizing Outdoor Aerial Zen Experiences—events that combine aerial yoga, stretching, mobility exercises, mindfulness, self-massage techniques, and wellness education. I regularly collaborate with local businesses and wellness professionals to provide participants with a truly holistic experience. These partnerships include experts in Kobido facial massage, skincare, and other complementary therapies, allowing my community to discover new ways to care for both body and mind. I am passionate about lifelong learning and continue expanding my knowledge through certifications in aerial yoga, traditional yoga, and the Science of Stretching. I believe that true wellbeing is created through consistency, curiosity, and connection with others. Having lived and worked on three continents, I have developed a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and believe that some of the most meaningful ideas emerge when people from different backgrounds come together. Whether I am teaching, organizing events, or building partnerships, my goal is always the same: to inspire people to move, connect, grow, and thrive while creating communities where everyone feels welcome.