Hello, I’m Ivo Duchenne,

My life is greatly influenced by Duchenne, a form of muscular dystrophy that challenges me every day, both physically and mentally. Although the journey isn’t always easy, I believe in strength, connection and creating meaning – precisely by being who I am.

InterviewsByIvo – Personal conversations. Extraordinary stories.

Welcome to InterviewsByIvo.
I interview people with a wide range of stories, experiences and talents. From well-known Dutch personalities and artists to sportspeople, entrepreneurs, professionals and people with extraordinary stories. My aim is to have conversations that go beyond the standard questions and which allow space for the person behind the familiar face.
Thorough preparation, genuine interest and thought-provoking open-ended questions form the basis of every interview.

View the interviews
From music and entertainment to sport, society and personal stories: every conversation is different.
I seek out stories you may not have heard before. Sometimes they’re about a career or a remarkable achievement; other times, they’re about choices, setbacks, dreams and the lessons someone has learnt along the way.
View all interviews on the page: Interviews.

An interview needs to be about something
For me, a good interview isn’t just about what someone has achieved, but above all about the story behind it.
How did someone get to where they are today? Which moments made the difference? What went wrong? What did they learn from that? And which stories have never been told?
That’s why I prepare every conversation carefully and try to ask questions that allow for a genuine conversation.

From preparation to publication
For every interview, I immerse myself in my guest and their story. I look for special moments, interesting details and topics that can make a conversation personal and surprising.
After recording, the interview is carefully edited. I also believe it’s important that a guest feels comfortable with the final result.
The result: personal interviews in which the guest takes centre stage.

Interviews with people from different worlds
InterviewsByIvo began out of my interest in entertainment, but I now increasingly interview people from other walks of life.
From actors, musicians and other well-known figures to people from the worlds of sport, journalism, society and business.
It is precisely this variety that makes every new interview interesting.

Also active as a guest speaker
As well as conducting interviews, I also give guest lectures and talks. In these, I talk about, amongst other things, my life with a muscle disorder, my experiences, my favourite role as an interviewer, and how you can continue to pursue your own goals and dreams despite the challenges you face.