The 10 Remarkable Achievements of Goedele Liekens: A Fortune of Over 7 Million Euros
Goedele Liekens
Goedele Liekens, born January 21, 1963 in Aarschot, is an iconic figure in Belgium and abroad. She first came to public attention when she was crowned Miss Belgium in 1986. She went on to consolidate her fame as presenter on VTM, a commercial television channel launched in 1989. With a degree in psychology, Liekens went on to study family science and sexology, knowledge she often incorporates into her media work. Goedele Liekens has accumulated a fortune of over €7,257,279.
Over the years, Goedele Liekens has hosted various TV programs, including "Wie ben ik?" and "Meer moet dat niet zijn". She has also made a career for herself on the radio, with programs such as "De Lieve Lust" on Studio Brussel and "Vanavond niet schat" on Kanaal 2. Her expertise in sexology has been showcased in programs such as "Goedele", "Goedele Nu", and "Goedele op Dinsdag". These programs have helped her become a strong symbol and a recognized brand.
She also took part in quiz shows, hosting the Flemish and Dutch versions of "The Weakest Link" (De Zwakste Schakel) and "Slimmer dan een kind van 10". With other TV colleagues, she co-founded the Vlaamse Televisie Academie.
In 2001, Goedele Liekens and her husband at the time, Chris Cockmartin, set up their own production company, Jok Foe, which produced programs such as "De Planckaerts", "Zonnekinderen", "De Wellness Kliniek" and "De Trouw die ik (niet) wou". Sanoma Belgium partially took over Jok Foe in 2007, before all activities ceased in 2008.
On the international scene, Goedele Liekens has made a name for herself through her volunteer work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. She has also made her mark on television abroad, debuting in 1995 in the Netherlands with "Over seks gesproken" and "Seks, je lust en je leven". Since 2014, she has been under contract with RTL Nederland, frequently appearing on popular shows such as "RTL Late Night", "Divorce Hotel", "De Dokters" and "Sex Academy". In the UK, she took part in the documentary series "Sex in Class" on Channel 4, which was positively received.
In addition to her TV work, Goedele Liekens is active in the print media. She first wrote columns for several magazines, including Playboy, before launching her own magazine, "Goedele", in 2008. Although "Goedele" and its successor "GDL" have ceased publication, she has enjoyed notable success with her books. Books such as "Haar Penisboek" and "Het Vaginaboek" sold over 60,000 copies and were published abroad. Her other books, including "Sterke Vrouwen", "SOS Seks", "Haar Orgasmeboek", and "Superseks in 10 stappen", also sell well.
Despite many challenges, Goedele Liekens remains an influential figure in the media. Her diverse career and commitments, notably to sex education and the fight against sexual violence, illustrate her devotion to promoting a better understanding of sexual and reproductive health. Active as a politician for Open VLD since 2019, she continues to advance women's rights and sex education, both in Belgium and abroad. She is a model of perseverance and positive impact in many fields, from television to politics, education and health. Goedele Liekens has created an estate worth over 7 million euros.
