Varun Jain built ComplyJet into a profitable, growing company by deliberately rejecting the funded-and-fast playbook - choosing customer cash flow over venture capital because the constraints of bootstrapping force sharper positioning and clearer decision-making. His path - Stanford, a top enterprise AI company, three companies built - proves that capital-stage credibility doesn't require a term sheet. It requires ownership of the narrative and discipline in the build.

What You Will Learn

• Why staying bootstrapped can be a stronger capital-stage move than raising VC
• How working inside a top enterprise AI company shaped his approach to building ComplyJet
• What "owning your narrative" actually means for founder positioning
• How to know when to play safe versus go all-in on growth
• Why customer cash flow can create sharper decision-making than investor capital

About the Guest
Varun Jain is a third-time founder who built ComplyJet, a compliance software company, into a profitable, fast-growing business over the last three quarters - without raising outside capital. Before this, he worked at a top enterprise AI company and built payments and e-commerce ventures across the US and India, including leading product at Myntra during its highest-growth phase. He's a Stanford graduate originally from Haridwar, India. 

Timestamps
 00:00 - From Haridwar to Stanford: the origin of the ambition
 01:14 - Breaking family expectations to build
 10:45 - What Stanford taught him about imagination vs. talent
 14:43 - Building in India vs. Silicon Valley: the trust gap
 25:54 - Why every founder needs to own their narrative
 28:54 - The bootstrap thesis: why he turned down VC money
 32:37 - When to play safe and when to go all-in
 35:29 - This or That: founder instincts under pressure
 37:10 - If his life were a movie: "Boy in Love with the World"

Important Links

Connect with Varun

https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-jain-stanford/

Connect with Hina

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui

Instagram: @hinawithwings

YouTube: @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Larry Namer built E! Entertainment Television from nothing and turned it into a global brand valued at billions - and he's spent the years since building media businesses across Russia and China, always staying ahead of the next disruption. In this conversation, he sits down with Hina to talk about the thing that's rattling Hollywood now: AI. His take isn't fear, it's familiarity - he's watched broadcast give way to cable, cable give way to streaming, and now streaming give way to whatever comes next, and he's convinced this cycle isn't any different.

What You Will Learn

You'll hear why Larry believes most of Hollywood's fear around AI isn't really about the technology at all, but about the absence of legal structures and contracts to govern it. Hina opens up about being approached by an AI agency that wanted to build a digital avatar of her - and the two dig into where the line sits between using AI as a tool and losing your own authenticity to it. Larry also walks through how AI has changed his own creative process, cutting research that once took years down to hours, and shares his blunt advice for anyone in the industry still sitting on the sidelines. The conversation closes out with a rapid-fire round of This or That, where Larry picks sides on AI, streaming, and the future of Hollywood without hesitation.

Timestamps

00:00 — Cable to AI: Larry's Disruption Playbook
 02:50 — AI Levels the Playing Field
 07:03 — Deepfakes and Her AI Avatar
 09:06 — Is AI Psychopathic?
 11:28 — Is Authenticity Dead?
 13:39 — This or That with Larry Namer

About the Guest

Larry Namer co-founded E! Entertainment Television, growing it into a network that reached 142 countries and was valued at over $7 billion. Beyond E!, he's built media ventures internationally, including Comspan Communications in Russia and Metan Global Entertainment Group in China, and currently serves as Chairman of the World Film Institute. He also sits on the board of Kwaai, an open-source personal AI organization.

Important Links

Instagram: @LarryNamerTV 

Facebook: Larry Namer

Email: ljn@ljnmedia.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui

Instagram: @hinawithwings

YouTube: @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Natalie Glebova won Miss Universe 2005 as a Russian immigrant many people told her she couldn't win. Two decades later, she's telling a very different story - about the identity crisis that followed the crown, why she ran from a 10-day meditation retreat after four days, and why she'd choose freedom over fame every time.

What You Will Learn

You'll hear how Natalie went from feeling like a second-class citizen as a young immigrant in Canada to winning Miss Universe Canada on her second attempt, and why she calls the title itself "the most scenic route" to a destination she believes she was always headed toward. She talks candidly about the identity crisis that followed her win, why achieving something that big at a young age left little room for real self-awareness, and how she eventually found her way into meditation, spirituality, and the plant medicine ceremonies that reshaped how she sees herself. She also opens up about writing her book Temple of Love, what true self-love actually requires, and why she believes freedom - not fame - is the truest measure of a life well lived.

Timestamps

0:00 - Immigrant roots and bullying growing up in Canada

1:24 - Competing (and losing) Miss Universe Canada the first time

3:37 - Trying again and winning the title

5:58 - How life changed after winning Miss Universe

7:43 - What actually makes a winner

13:41 - The identity crisis behind the crown

17:00 - Discovering meditation - and failing Vipassana

24:52 - Writing Temple of Love

30:51 - Ayahuasca, plant medicine, and the shaman Nayana

44:15 - The line from her book that still moves her

53:17 - What she's still learning about herself

55:46 - Fame or freedom?

59:03 - Her closing mantra: "This is happening for me"

About the Guest

Natalie Glebova is a Russian-Canadian author and energy coach who won Miss Universe 2005. She now runs a coaching practice focused on inner beauty and self-love, and is the author of Temple of Love: A Pilgrimage to the Heart.

Important Links

Connect with Natalie

https://www.natalieglebova.com/

Connect with Hina

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui

Instagram: @hinawithwings

YouTube: @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Mike Grossman has built and sold six companies in Silicon Valley — one of them growing to a $30 million run rate in under a year before Congress legislated its business model out of existence overnight. In this conversation, he explains why his book is called Failure Is an Option, why the best things in his life were never the ones he planned, and why he walked away from funding rather than push out his co-founder and best friend.

What You Will Learn

Mike shares how a single unplanned answer in a job interview set off a chain of decisions that led him to his wife, his career, and Silicon Valley itself. 

He talks about refusing an investor's demand to remove his co-founder as CEO, and what that cost him in delayed funding. 

He walks through losing a business overnight to new legislation, and how a failed IPO attempt during COVID turned into a better outcome than going public would have. 

He also unpacks why he believes decisions should be made on analysis rather than emotion, and how the three roles of a CEO — strategist, psychologist, and storyteller — shape everything else.

Timestamps 

00:00 — The interview moment that changed everything

07:40 — Starting his first company the day his wife went into labor

10:00 — The investor who wanted him to fire his best friend

15:47 — Building six companies and learning patience through negotiation

18:38 — Luck, belief, and staying level through the ups and downs

27:02 — Redefining success on your own terms

28:21 — This or That with Mike Grossman

31:23 — The three roles of a CEO: strategist, psychologist, storyteller

About the Guest

Mike Grossman has founded and sold six companies across Silicon Valley, spanning small business finance, lending, and fintech. He is the author of Failure Is an Option, a book built from 44 stories drawn from his own entrepreneurial career, exploring how setbacks, unplanned decisions, and patience shape long-term success. Connect with Mike at failureisanoption.com.

Important Links

Connect with Mike - mikegrossman86@gmail.com

Failure is not an option  - https://www.failureisanoption.com/

Connect with Hina

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui

Instagram: @hinawithwings

YouTube: @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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In 1999, while the world was buying tech stocks with both hands, Alex McIntyre's algorithm was telling clients to sell. The dot-com bubble burst anyway. Three decades and a 76.2% hit rate later, Alex is still making the same argument: the biggest threat to an investor's returns isn't the market, it's their own emotion.

What You Will Learn

How a purely quantitative, emotion-free model has called major market turns — including the 2008 financial crisis — three to six months ahead of the curve. Why even sophisticated investors get fooled by a "good label," the same way wine critics are swayed by a famous name on the bottle. What separates a hedge fund's agility from a pension fund's caution, and why that difference matters for returns. How Alex identifies balance sheet red flags that traditional P/E-focused analysts miss entirely. Why he shut down his first hedge fund during COVID — and what's different about the relaunch.

Timestamps

00:00 — Calling the dot-com bubble before it burst
 01:14 — Why clients still want the glossy report over the cold data
 03:16 — The wine critic theory: how labels fool even experts
 06:01 — Spotting balance sheet red flags others miss
 06:34 — How the algorithm was built — and how it found its first client
 18:00 — Why he's raising a hedge fund now
 21:02 — The meeting that triggered the decision to launch
 23:03 — What founders get wrong about hedge funds
 26:18 — This or That with Alex McIntyre
 28:29 — The title of his life story, and why

About the Guest

Alex McIntyre has spent over three decades in quantitative investing, beginning his career in proprietary trading and market making with SG Warburg's and Lehman Brothers in London and New York. He now runs a stock-picking algorithm — originally built in the late 1980s by a mathematician colleague and launched commercially in 1998 — that has served Tier 1 pension funds and hedge funds for over twenty years with a 76.2% hit rate. Alex is currently raising capital to relaunch his hedge fund.

Important Links

Connect with Alex

Connect with Hina

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui

Instagram: @hinawithwings

YouTube: @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Robert A Wilson built a career out of refusing to play it safe - leaving the comfort of certainty behind to question arrogance everywhere he found it, from job sites to boardrooms to himself. A returning guest on the show, he explains why most companies don't fail from bad strategy, but from leaders who stop listening to the people doing the work.

What You Will Learn

• How unrecognized arrogance quietly breaks teams from the inside
• Why "book knowledge" alone can't replace hands-on, hands-dirty wisdom
• What happens to leaders who never question their own certainty
• How to use chaos as a signal instead of a threat
• Why silence in a room is often the smartest voice in it

About the Guest
Robert A Wilson is a union electrician and founder of My Cowboy Wisdom, where he explores how arrogance, ego, and certainty quietly limit people in business and life. A returning guest on The Corporate Life Podcast, he's known for his unfiltered, no-credential-required take on leadership and his refusal to follow the rules of self-help culture.

Timestamps
 00:00 — What is arrogance in business, really?
 02:30 — The arrogance of not listening to your team
 06:01 — Blame, ego, and the need to be right
 08:33 — Is AI taking from us, or are we letting it?
 14:38 — Liberation vs. healing: getting out of the story
 17:15 — Chaos as a breath of fresh air for intuition
 22:58 — College degrees vs. "hands-dirty wisdom"
 42:35 — This or That with Robert Wilson
 49:34 — The biggest limitation in your business is you

Connect with Robert
Robert A Wilson's website: https://mycowboywisdom.com

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April Brucker built a career out of a decision most people told her not to make — choosing her ventriloquist puppets over her fiancé, then turning that story into television features, a streaming special, two music releases, and a published book. In this episode, she explains why staying visible to a specific, niche audience — rather than chasing mainstream approval — is what turned an "unconventional path" into a career with staying power.

What You Will Learn

• How to turn a personal ultimatum into the foundation of a career
• Why visibility with a niche audience can outlast chasing mainstream approval
• What it actually costs, in years and rejection, to stay unconventional
• How one street performance can snowball into TV, music, and a book
• Why a character can say what the person behind it can't

About the Guest
April Brucker is a ventriloquist, actress, and television personality whose story — choosing her puppets over her fiancé — was the subject of TLC's My Strange Addiction. She has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show, Judge Jerry, and The Wendy Williams Show, released two recordings with her puppet May Wilson (including a collaboration with The World Famous Ink Spots), and wrote Don't Read My Lips!, a guide to building a career as a ventriloquist. She currently hosts the streaming chat show April in Vegas.

Timestamps

00:00 — Cold open: "him or the puppets"
 01:47 — How an ultimatum from her fiancé changed everything
 04:09 — Identity vs. attachment: puppets or something deeper
 06:22 — Being judged in the "glamour world"
 07:12 — Music collaborations with The World Famous Ink Spots
 08:52 — What it takes to commit to an unconventional path
 12:19 — The hustle years: street performance, rejection, day jobs
 13:16 — "When a door doesn't open, build one"
 16:45 — Donald J. Tramp: political comedy through puppetry
 24:08 — This or That with April Brucker
 29:13 — The title of her movie: "Did That Just Happen?"

Connect with April

April Brucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-brucker-ab8a34b8/

Website: https://www.aprilbrucker.tv

Book mentioned: Don't Read My Lips!

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Youtube Channel

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Seva Ustinov raised $5M for Plurial - AI agents for performance marketing - after rebuilding his company from scratch in a market where every founder has an AI pitch and most investors are no longer moved by them. In this episode, he explains why traction now matters more than vision, how he compressed client onboarding from six weeks to two days using a shared AI workspace, and the playbook he built by studying 17 companies that hit $100M ARR in under 36 months.

What You Will Learn

How to raise funding when investors are drowning in AI pitches
Why a bold vision alone will not close a funding round in 2025
What the fastest-growing AI companies have in common at $100M ARR
How to use a shared AI workspace to compress onboarding and scale knowledge across your team
Why pricing against value - not per seat - is the structural advantage most AI founders miss

About the Guest

Seva Ustinov is the co-founder and CEO of Plurial, an AI agents platform for performance marketing that he rebuilt from an earlier marketing data business after identifying the AI wave early. 

His previous agency scaled to $15M per year in revenue before the pivot. Seva spent 40 hours personally — and over 100 hours of agent compute time - studying 17 AI companies to extract the exact growth laws behind their rise to $100M ARR. Connect with Seva on LinkedIn and find Plurial at plurio.ai.

Connect with Seva Ustinov
LinkedIn: Seva Ustinov
Website: plurio.ai

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Youtube Channel  

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Most companies chasing AI transformation are doing it in the wrong order. Manuel Barragan spent 20+ years inside organisations like Reuters and HSBC before building his own consultancy - and what he learned is this: technology cannot fix broken people and broken processes. It can only run them faster.

What You Will Learn

How to identify whether your company is truly transforming or just adding tools to existing dysfunction 

Why putting technology before people is the single most expensive mistake in digital transformation 

What AI governance actually means - and why ignoring it is exposing your company's data to the world 

How to close the AI literacy gap inside your organisation before it becomes a competitive liability 

Why the conductor, the musicians, and the instruments all have to be ready before the concert begins

Timestamps

01:30 — From Reuters CTO to Regional CEO: What 20 Years Inside the Giants Taught Him 

08:15 — Why "We're Transforming" Is the Biggest Lie in Business Right Now 

10:18 — The AI Hype Trap: Why It's the Same Mistake Companies Made with SAP 

14:16 — Data Governance & AI Literacy: The Hidden Risk Destroying Companies From the Inside

 21:06 — This or That: Corporate World vs Entrepreneurship, AI Liberates or Replaces, and More

About the Guest

Manuel Barragan is a fractional executive and digital transformation strategist with 20+ years of leadership across Reuters, HSBC, Marsh, IBM, and multiple CEO and Managing Director roles across Latin America. His firm, DTS Strategist, works with corporations and SMEs to fix the people and process foundations that determine whether technology investments succeed or fail. He is currently writing a book on navigating digital transformation through the human lens. 

Connect with Manuel 

LinkedIn: Manuel Barragan 

Website: www.dtstrategist.com

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Instagram

Hina’s Youtube Channel 

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Sreedhar Peddineni co-founded Gainsight - the world's first customer success platform - at a time when customer success didn't exist as a recognised function. After a $1.2 billion acquisition, he returned to build again, this time targeting a billion-dollar revenue enablement category he believes is fundamentally broken. His thesis: in the AI era, the go-to-market motion matters more than the product - and most founders are still building backwards.

What You Will Learn

• How to identify when your category label is suppressing your growth and what to do about it
• Why the human sales role doesn't disappear with AI - and where it gets more valuable
• What Sreedhar changed about his company's positioning to move from "enablement" to "revenue activation"
• How AI is widening the gap between founders who use it strategically and those who don't
• Why investors now penalise companies for headcount - and what that means for your ARR story

Timestamps 

00:00 — After a $1.2B exit, why start again? 

03:24 — How Gainsight created the customer success category from nothing 

10:03 — The billion-dollar revenue enablement category nobody talks about 

16:49 — What's broken in sales tech — and why everyone's saying the same thing 

21:35 — The role of human sellers in an AI-first world 

24:22 — Why AI still feels like work — and why that gap is widening 

32:00 — Sreedhar's advice for founders building in the AI era

About the Guest

Sreedhar Peddineni is a two-time founder whose exits include Host Analytics (acquired 2017) and Gainsight (acquired 2020 for $1.2 billion) - the platform credited with establishing customer success as an enterprise function.

He is now building GTM Buddy, an AI-native revenue activation platform operating in the $1B+ sales enablement category. Connect with Sreedhar on LinkedIn and follow GTM Buddy at gtmbuddy.ai.

Sreedhar’s LinkedIn

GTM Buddy Website

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Instagram

Hina’s Youtube Channel 

Hina’s Email 

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When GPT-4 rendered Ali Dastjerdi's product obsolete overnight, most founders would have doubled down. He paused everything, rebuilt from first principles, and landed in a market managing $500 billion in AUM. The lesson isn't about pivoting - it's about building for the model that doesn't exist yet, so every new AI release accelerates your business instead of threatening it.

What You Will Learn

• How to know when to stop fighting your existing product and rebuild from zero
• Why the investor who believed first — not the largest fund — is the one worth chasing
• What it means to build a company that cheers at AI announcements instead of fearing them
• How Ali's own customer led his Series A and what that signals about product-market fit
• Why raising money is about finding people who already believe — not convincing the sceptical

About the Guest

Ali Dastjerdi is co-founder and CEO of Raylu, an AI-native deal flow platform now serving over 60 funds managing approximately $500 billion in combined AUM, including four of the world's top 25 private equity firms. Before founding Raylu, Ali spent four years as an investor at Insight Partners. Raylu builds AI agents that automate the full lifecycle of proprietary deal sourcing for private market funds. Connect with Ali on LinkedIn and follow Raylu

Timestamps 

00:00 — Three friends, one WeWork office, and no product-market fit 

03:19 — The night GPT-4 made everything they built obsolete 

06:25 — 12 months of pivots and the moment the team started breaking 

09:05 — How a Paul Graham lecture led them to the $500B opportunity 

11:25 — What Raylu actually does and why private markets need it now 

15:39 — How their own customer led their Series A 

17:46 — What Highland X was actually betting on

About the Guest

Ali’s LinkedIn

Raylu AI Website

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Instagram

Hina’s Youtube Channel 

Hina’s Email 

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Ricky Rebel was signed to Madonna's Maverick label, toured with Britney Spears and Destiny's Child, and was being shaped entirely by what the industry needed him to be. When the label dropped him and the industry contracted, he made a single decision: become completely self-sufficient. That choice - to stop waiting for a producer, a label, or a co-sign - is what built everything that came after.

What You Will Learn

• How to rebuild your personal brand after public failure without losing your identity
• Why the obsession with relevance is what keeps most creatives stuck
• What vulnerability actually looks like in the careers of the biggest stars in the world
• How to develop emotional regulation as a professional skill, not just a personal one
• Why collaborating instead of competing is the move that unlocks the next level

Timestamps 

00:00 — Touring with Britney Spears and performing for thousands: what the pressure really felt like 

03:00 — Being shaped by the industry vs. becoming himself 

08:35 — The band breaks up: label disputes, 9/11, and losing everything at once 

12:00 — Teaching himself ProTools in a month and deciding to produce himself 

13:18 — My Chemical Romance, Show Pony, and the moment confidence clicked 

15:28 — The hidden costs of success nobody talks about 

22:28 — What Ricky observed about Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Britney up close 

25:11 — Vulnerability as a strategic professional tool 

28:25 — This or That game and closing

About the Guest

Ricky Rebel is a singer, songwriter, and producer who built his career from a boyband signed to Michael Jackson's MJ Records, touring with Britney Spears and Destiny's Child, to releasing music independently under Madonna's Maverick label. 

After the industry contracted post-9/11, he taught himself ProTools, picked up the guitar, and became a self-producing artist - later appearing in My Chemical Romance music videos and becoming one of the fourth most-Googled Latino artists globally. He currently holds a monthly residency in Las Vegas.

Follow

Ricky Rebel Instagram

Ricky Rebel Facebook

Ricky Rebel Youtube

Ricky Rebel Website 

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Instagram

Hina’s Youtube Channel 

Hina’s Email 

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Marina Anderson spent years inside Hollywood - as an actress, a producer, a publicist, and as the wife of David Carradine - and she learned the hard way that proximity to fame is not the same as power. 

When the marriage ended, she had to rebuild her identity from the ground up, doing background work on the same sets where she had once been a guest star, because she had poured everything into someone else's career. Her story is about what it costs a woman to disappear into another person's life - and what it takes to find herself again.

What You Will Learn

How to recognise when you have sacrificed your identity for someone else's success 

Why you cannot fix another person - no matter how much energy you give 

What the real dark side of Hollywood looks like beyond the red carpet

 How to rebuild your life and career after starting completely over 

Why fame is hollow and freedom is the only currency that matters

Timestamps: 

00:00 — If your life were a movie, where does it begin? 

03:30 — What it actually feels like to live a public life 

07:55 — The dark side of Hollywood nobody talks about 

11:00 — David Carradine: The Eye of My Tornado — the book 

17:00 — The pressure inside the marriage vs the pressure of Hollywood 

20:00 — You cannot fix another person — the hardest lesson 

23:40 — This or That: Hollywood dream or Hollywood reality

 25:20 — Fame or freedom?

About the Guest

Marina Anderson is an actress, acting coach, author, and publicist who has spent decades navigating the entertainment industry from every angle - on camera, behind the scenes, and in the public eye as the ex-wife of legendary actor David Carradine. 

Her book David Carradine: The Eye of My Tornado is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major retailers. 

She coaches actors from age three to adult and represents clients including Frank Stallone and Ed Begley Jr. 

About the Guest

Marina's website

Marina’s book

Connect with Hina

Hina’s Website

Hina’s LinkedIn

Hina’s Instagram

Hina’s Youtube Channel 

Hina’s Email 

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Robert Wilson has built his life and business on a single counterintuitive principle: sovereign wisdom cannot be inherited, it can only be lived. In a world where AI founders are racing to raise capital and automate everything in sight, Robert argues the most dangerous thing a founder can do is leave themselves out of the equation. The founders who win are not the ones with the best tools - they are the ones with the deepest clarity.

What You Will Learn

How to identify when AI is replacing your judgment instead of expanding it Why funding should be your last move - not your first What a sovereign AI founder does differently from one chasing the trend How to ask the kind of questions that open a pathway instead of a dead end Why your business will only grow to the extent that you do

About the Guest

Robert Wilson is a philosopher, author, and wisdom strategist whose work spans decades of real-world experience - from working cattle ranches to building frameworks that challenge how founders think about clarity, sovereignty, and growth. 

He is the author of My Wisdom Breeds, an intentionally unpunctuated book designed to liberate the reader from conditioned thinking. Robert hosts a weekly podcast and offers courses at mycowboywisdom.com. 

Important Links

Robert's website and courses: mycowboywisdom.com 

The Corporate Life Podcast: thecorporatelife.com 

Connect with Hina

EMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Peter J. Burns III has built over 200 companies, crossed $1 billion in unsecured funding through Burns Funding, and has never once held a job in 69 years. His central argument is not about tactics - it is about identity. Founders who have been shaped by employment think differently about risk, capital, and failure. The ones who build without that conditioning are the ones who do not stop when the LAPD shows up, when a $400 million government contract disappears overnight, or when Covid wipes hundreds of millions off the table.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to access alternative funding when banks and traditional investors say no
• Why having skin in the game is the non-negotiable first requirement for any capital conversation
• What most founders misunderstand about what investors are actually looking for
• How to spot a business opportunity before the market knows it exists
• Why the only way to lose as an entrepreneur is to quit — and what that looks like across 50 years

ABOUT THE GUEST

Peter J. Burns III has founded over 200 companies across five decades and has facilitated more than $1 billion in unsecured funding for entrepreneurs through Burns Funding. He has never held a job, having started his first business at 19 on Nantucket Island after serving in the US Army. His ventures have spanned luxury real estate, international government contracts, cannabis, and alternative finance. He holds 30,000 first-degree connections on LinkedIn and fields over 200 inbound emails a day.

Find Peter at burnsfunding.com. Book a discovery call directly through the website - no credit impact, pre-qualification available online.

Burns Funding: burnsfunding.com

Book a discovery call: burnsfunding.com

Connect with Hina

EMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

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Michele and Alessandro spent nearly three decades combined building software in the trenches - then released their AI productivity framework, nWave, as open source for free on Valentine’s Day 2026. 

Their argument is not about the technology. It is about what happens when companies try to bolt AI onto broken systems: the AI amplifies the dysfunction, not the output. The founders who will win the next five years are not the ones with the best models - they are the ones who fixed their foundations before AI arrived.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Why releasing your core product for free can be a stronger enterprise positioning move than any paid launch
• What most organisations completely misunderstand about why their AI investment is not delivering returns
• How to assess whether your systems are actually ready for AI adoption before spending another dollar
• Why putting AI on top of a broken process is the equivalent of fitting a Ferrari engine into a rusty car
• What the human-in-the-loop model means in practice — and why fully offloading to AI is not the goal

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Michele Brissoni is co-founder of nWave, an open source AI-powered software development framework built on nearly three decades of engineering experience across enterprise and startup environments. He has survived a near-fatal accident including a period in a coma, rebuilt from a wheelchair, and brings a human-centred philosophy to AI development that has been tested at Ferrari, Ducati, and across multiple enterprise engagements.

Alessandra Di Gioia is co-founder of nWave and brings a complementary engineering and product background built entirely outside Italy, with a focus on structured, disciplined software delivery. Together they released nWave as open source on Valentine’s Day 2026 with an enterprise tier for organisations requiring governance and advanced features.

TIMESTAMPS 

00:00  Teaser — why they gave 20 years of work away for free

00:13  How Michele and Alessandro found each other — two Italians, same obsession

01:40  What Alessandro sees in Michele that the world doesn’t

04:39  How they challenge each other — the visionary and the craftsman

07:18  Why they released nWave as open source on Valentine’s Day

09:26  What nWave actually does — AI as amplifier, not replacement

14:55  The Renaissance analogy — human-centred software and what it means

17:12  The red pill — the uncomfortable truth most organisations can’t face

20:22  Why putting AI on broken systems makes dysfunction worse

24:08  This or That rapid fire

28:01  The body that failed or the mind that didn’t — Michele’s coma story

34:55  What every founder should do differently tomorrow morning

IMPORTANT LINKS

www.nwave.ai

Book your complimentary Narrative Audit at thehinasiddiqui.com

LinkedIn: Michele Brissoni & Alessandro Di Gioia

Connect with Hina

EMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

Chris Gibson walked away from an EVP title and spent five years earning nothing before building a 500K-subscriber YouTube business and launching his own skincare and supplement product lines. The transition was not an accident - it was the direct result of choosing to rebuild from scratch rather than take the safe path back into employment. The lesson for founders: sustainable audience-driven businesses are built in the years no one sees.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to make the leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur without a safety net
• Why five years of zero revenue can be the foundation of a sustainable business
• What it takes to build a 500K audience in a crowded creator market
• How to turn personal rejection into a category-defining positioning strategy
• Why the freedom entrepreneurship promises only arrives after the struggle you don't see

ABOUT THE GUEST

Chris Gibson rose from telephone operator to Executive Vice President before walking away from a corporate career to build independently. He is the founder of a YouTube channel with over 500,000 subscribers focused on skincare, wellness and anti-aging, and the creator of his own skincare and supplement product lines. He is the author of a book on skin health that was adopted ahead of mainstream science on gut health and autophagy.

Find Chris at Chris Gibson on YouTube and across social platforms at @chrisgibson. 

TikTok: @skincarewithchris · 

Facebook community: Skin So Fabulous

Connect with Chris Gibson

Chris Gibson on YouTube: search Chris Gibson

TikTok: @skincarewithchris

Facebook community: Skin So Fabulous

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What does it actually take to go from backstage with the Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch? In this episode, Hina sits down with Tara Stubbins, founder of Take It Easy Group and the no-nonsense brand F the Fluff, who has spent a decade learning success secrets from the world's most iconic performers - and then had to use every single one of them to survive her own business collapse.

Tara gets brutally honest about crashing from 750K to under 20K a month, the moment a bubble bath nearly broke her, and why the middle part of every comeback story is the piece nobody talks about. This is the conversation founders actually need.

Key Takeaways

The one thing every rock star, CEO and athlete has in common is extreme singular focus. 

Morning routines are just the vehicle. Focus is the destination. 

You cannot automate your way out of chasing the wrong numbers. 

Get the right clients, not just more clients. 

Asking for help is not weakness. 

You are only as successful as your network. 

The middle part of recovery is the most important and most overlooked story in business.

Episode Highlights

Backstage with Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and Elon Musk 

The business that crashed from 750K to 20K in three months 

Why the bubble bath advice almost broke Tara completely 

The math equation Hollywood uses to explain diluted focus This or That with Tara

Timestamps

02:08 Behind the scenes with iconic performers 

03:39 What ties all high achievers together 

05:08 How Tara got started in the music industry 

08:21 Lessons from rock stars applied to business 

10:12 The 10 billion dollar productivity industry 

12:48 Business failure, lawsuits and rebuilding 

17:28 From 750K to 20K in three months 

22:01 Why founders need to talk about payroll

27:13 The bubble bath moment that changed everything 

34:49 Sacrifices Tara made along the way 

37:49 What F the Fluff actually means 

39:06 Rock stars vs founders - who's harder to manage 

40:49 This or That 43:00 Tara's life as a movie 

44:44 One message to leave the world with 

45:06 Where to find Tara

Connect with Tara LinkedIn: Tara Stubbins 

Website: takeiteaseygroup.com

Connect with Hina
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

He was about to quit. Then Microsoft called. Peter built a Slack bot called Howdy, got acquired by Microsoft, and came out the other side with a perspective on AI that most CEOs have never heard. 

He's not here to tell you AI will save your business. He's here to tell you why the way you're using it right now is probably making things worse.In this episode we cover:

— Why automating a broken process just runs the problem faster
— What actually happened when Microsoft acquired Howdy
— Why most companies are integrating AI into the wrong things
— How to know if your business is genuinely ready for AI
— What CEOs need to understand before going AI-firstConnect with Peter:

Website: https://www.toilville.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterswimm/

Connect with Hina:

Website | https://thehinasiddiqui.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/
Instagram | @hinawithwings
YouTube | @thehinasiddiqui
Email | hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

00:00 Trailer
01:36 Introduction — Peter's unconventional path from library to tech consulting
01:51 Why starting a career in a library builds better consulting instincts
05:47 Building automation before it was a buzzword
07:10 AI and the philosophical question of what work actually means
11:57 The Slack bot Howdy and how the Microsoft acquisition happened
15:28 What changes inside a product after a tech giant acquires it
20:44 Why most companies are automating the wrong problems
23:38 How to know if your business is actually ready for AI
27:07 What CEOs need to hear before going AI-first
28:21 This or That — open source, augmentation, engineers vs product thinkers
37:58 Peter's life as a movie
39:30 Where to find Peter

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ /https://www.the32collective.co/

11 properties in Seattle. $2 billion in assets under management. Same formula the whole way.

Lane, founder of The Wealth Elevator, didn't change his approach as the numbers scaled — he just applied it at a bigger level. 

In this episode he breaks down exactly how he built one of the most disciplined real estate portfolios in the game, why he took on outside investors when he didn't have to, and what most people get completely wrong about building wealth through property.

This is not a story about getting lucky in real estate.
It's a masterclass in playing a long game with other people's money.
In this episode we cover:
— How Lane went from 11 rental properties to $2 billion in assets
— Why he pivoted to development in 2019 and what that decision cost him
— The moment he took on outside investors and what changed overnight
— How to underwrite conservatively so market corrections don't destroy you
— The difference between building wealth and building scale — and why most investors confuse them

Connect with Lane:
Website: https://thewealthelevator.com/
Pick up The Wealth Elevator on Amazon
Accredited investors: lane@thewealthelevator.com

Connect with Hina:
Website | https://thehinasiddiqui.com
LinkedIn | /hinasiddiqui
Instagram | @hinawithwings
YouTube | @thehinasiddiqui
Email | hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Teaser: $2 billion and the same formula 
01:12 Welcome to The Corporate Life 
01:55 Operating at $2 billion: what actually changes? 
02:42 How it started: Toronto rental properties in 2009 
04:27 Market saturation and the pivot to development 
06:23 Using OPM and bank leverage to grow 
08:34 Rent-to-value ratios and primary vs secondary markets 
09:03 The moment Lane stopped playing small 
10:12 Managing corrections and conservative underwriting 
13:31 Knowing people's true character when things go wrong 
15:13 Building wealth vs building scale 
19:43 The first deal that genuinely scared him 
23:15 Taking action despite fear 
26:05 Why Lane started: escaping the rat race 
28:59 The belief about money he had to unlearn 
32:26 The Wealth Elevator book explained 
34:20 This or That game with Lane 
36:34 One piece of advice for building a big portfolio 
37:14 Life as a movie: Financial Independence for the Worthy 
38:55 How to connect with Lane


Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

$650,000 in debt. Four kids. No job. And one night she crawled under her desk and cried.

That was Nancy's rock bottom.

What she did next built a CPA firm, an online education company, and a financial framework that's now helping thousands of women rewrite their relationship with money.This is not a story about surviving debt.

It's a masterclass in what radical responsibility actually looks like.In this episode we cover:

— The night that changed everything and the decision she made at rock bottom
— Why Nancy failed at business five times before she got it right
— The "Raise Your Zero" wealth strategy and how it eliminates financial stress
— Why women's money problems are almost always inherited — not created
— How she built a CPA firm during a recession through online marketing

Connect with Nancy:
Website | successyourway.com
Instagram | @success.your.way
Facebook | Success Your Way
Email | info@successyourway.com

Connect with Hina:
Website | https://thehinasiddiqui.com
LinkedIn | /hinasiddiqui
Instagram | @hinawithwings
YouTube | @thehinasiddiqui
Email | hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina’s books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

#womenandmoney #DebtFreeJourney #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #TheCorporateLife #HinaSiddiqui #BillionDollarConversations #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialShame #RaiseYourZero

Timestamps

00:01:47 — Four kids, $650,000 in debt, and the breakdown moment
00:04:13 — The first courageous call for help
00:08:21 — Midlife crisis or midlife awakening?
00:11:33 — Why Nancy failed at business five times
00:14:07 — Building a CPA firm during a recession
00:18:22 — Women, shame, and money conditioning
00:21:00 — The “Raise Your Zero” wealth strategy
00:23:28 — The first step if you’re drowning financially
00:27:03 — This or That: Betting on yourself vs playing safe
00:29:58 — The movie title of Nancy’s life

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Amy Chinian, an entrepreneur whose journey from the 2007 financial crash to building a multi-million-dollar company is nothing short of extraordinary. After losing everything, facing nearly $3 million in debt, and relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children, Amy rebuilt her life and business from the ground up.

This is a raw and deeply human conversation about survival, stigma, faith, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares what it really takes to rise after financial collapse - how shame can either shrink you or shape you and why the hardest season of her life became the foundation of her greatest success. From head lice to hardship, from a red picnic basket at the food bank to leading a thriving company, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.

Key Takeaways

Resilience is forged in crisis - the 2007 financial crash became the catalyst for Amy’s complete reinvention.

Financial failure does not define your future - confronting shame is the first step toward rebuilding confidence and wealth.

Faith, grit, and decisive action matter more than perfect timing or ideal conditions. Ultimately, business success becomes more meaningful when it’s built on impact, service, and gratitude.

Episode Highlights

Amy opens up about losing everything during the 2007 recession and navigating nearly $3 million in debt.

The emotional reality of relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children and the mindset shift that changed her trajectory.

How one of the most stigmatised and unexpected industries became the vehicle for her comeback.

Turning personal adversity into a thriving, purpose-driven, multi-million-dollar enterprise.

Timestamps

00:03:18 — The 2007 crash and losing everything
00:09:42 — Facing $3M in debt
00:17:55 — Food banks, pregnancy, and survival mode
00:31:20 — The turning point decision
00:46:08 — Building the business from the ground up
01:02:15 — From shame to service

Connect with Amy Chinian

Website:www.myhairhelpers.com
Instagram: @myhairhelpers
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-chinian-90697b22

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui
Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com
Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with George Dubuc, a man who has witnessed the evolution of connection from the engineering floors of General Motors in 1967 to the digital chaos of the modern era. Known as "The Ultimate Networker," George shares his perspective on why America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and how the transition from genuine human connection to transactional "dehumanized" units is affecting our mental health.

George discusses his journey from building internet infrastructure when people were still asking "what's a website?" to his current role as an author and producer of the TV show America's Real Deal. He offers a candid look at the "noise" of social media, the breakdown of traditional family networks, and his ambitious new mission to launch a "Mastermind" movement for the 2028 U.S. Presidential run focused on logic and facts rather than propaganda.

Key Takeaways

The most important asset in life is who you know and who knows you, yet many people fail to nurture relationships. Modern technology is moving faster than human brain evolution, leading to frustration and a "ghosting" culture where connections are purely transactional. Success in the digital age often rewards those making the most "noise" rather than the highest quality product.

Episode Highlights

George reflects on the shrinking of family networks, noting his own hometown gathering dropped from 100 people to just 15 as younger generations delay marriage and reproduction. He also contrasts the "regimented" business world of the 1970s with today’s "do your own thing" authenticity, where rules have been replaced by convenience. Finally, he shares his grandfather’s secret to a wonderful life: work hard every single day, both physically and mentally.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the Ultimate Networker George Dubuc 

03:30 - The importance of nurturing long-term relationships 

06:00 - The decline of family networks and the rise of loneliness 

09:30 - Why human brains are struggling to keep up with technology 

22:00 - Evolution of the internet and doing business on the web 

26:00 - America's Real Deal: Shark Tank on steroids 

34:30 - Social interaction games and the "Sexuality Probe" 

40:30 - The 2028 Mastermind Presidential movement

Connect with Guest

Website: theultimatenetworker.com 

TV Show: americasrealdeal.com

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Fernando Angelucci, a real estate mogul who transformed five digits of credit card debt into a $250 million self-storage empire. Fernando shares his "burn the bridges" approach to entrepreneurship, explaining how he cash-advanced $97,000 to force his own success. He famously remarks, "Every time a life changes, a storage unit gets rented," offering a deep dive into the psychology and strategy of a "recess-proof" industry.

Key Takeaways

Success demands "crazy transformation" and a willingness to build the parachute on the way down. 

Fernando emphasizes that the most productive task for a business owner is sitting in silence to think. 

He advocates for the "Law of Threes and Tens," noting that systems must break and evolve as a company scales. Ultimately, he views money as a tool for time freedom and acts of service.

Episode Highlights

The conversation explores the transition from "tenants, toilets, and trash" to the high-margin world of self-storage. 

Fernando breaks down his four-pillar wealth-making machine: consolidation, ground-up development, adaptive reuse, and strategic marketing. 

He also shares a powerful "fear setting" exercise to evaluate risk versus reward.

Timestamps 

00:03:22 — The Rich Dad Poor Dad influence 

00:04:30 — Why Fernando applied for 60 credit cards 

00:08:13 — Eliminating the "Three Ts" of real estate 

00:22:06 — Strategy: Selling to the Big Money REITs 

00:30:56 — What money can and cannot buy

00:46:40 — The movie title of Fernando’s life

Connect with Fernando Angelus

Website: ssse.com 

Email: Fernando@SSSE.com
Social media: https://linktr.ee/ssse_official

Connect with Hina
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 
Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Ryan Hawley, CEO of Odin Industries, to explore the high-stakes world of international medical logistics and defense-based risk mitigation. 

Ryan Hawley shares his transformation from an emergency room nurse and air ambulance specialist - visiting 143 countries - to a visionary entrepreneur building a legacy of service for veterans and global security firms. He offers a candid look at the sacrifices required for success, famously noting that "Big dreams don't come quietly. They demand risk".

Key Takeaways

Success requires treating your company like a child, demanding long hours and intense dedication to see it grow. 

Leadership in crisis-driven industries necessitates emotional resilience and the ability to perform under pressure without becoming overwhelmed. 

Entrepreneurs must embrace total accountability, as blaming others destroys relationships and hinders company growth.

Episode Highlights

From the ER to the C-Suite: How a background in nursing prepared Hawley for the adrenaline and tough choices of global business. 

Scaling Odin Industries: Landing one of the world's largest security firms within a year of starting from a couch. 

The Cost of Ambition: Honest reflections on missing early family moments to build generational wealth and a lasting legacy. 

Shield of Odin: Expanding the portfolio to support veterans with medical evidence for disability claims.

Timestamps

02:37 — Childhood dreams of firefighting and the shift to nursing 

04:16 — International air ambulance nursing and visiting 143 countries

06:31 — Starting Odin Industries and the importance of professional networks 

13:14 — How running a business hardens a leader and demands steadfastness 

20:37 — The story of the most challenging medical case in Africa 

28:07 — Why the movie of his life is titled "Son of Odin"

Connect with Guest

Website: odinindustriesllc.com 

Instagram: @odin_ceo or @odin_industries 

Veteran Services: shieldofodin.com

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

Discover the human story behind the man who co-founded E! Entertainment Television and revolutionized celebrity culture. In this episode of The Corporate Life, Larry Namer shares his journey from being rejected over 100 times by investors to building a $10 billion media empire. 

Learn why he believes following your passion is bad advice and how "not knowing the rules" allowed him to dominate 142 countries.

Key Takeaways

• Success demands risk and the courage to ignore family and peers who suggest playing it safe.
• Innovation often comes from a lack of industry baggage; Namer’s team of interns became VPs by breaking traditional media rules.
• Focus on what you are good at rather than just your hobbies to build the financial freedom to pursue your passions later.

Episode Highlights

• How a 2.5 million dollar investment and 31 college interns launched a global network.
• The creation of "Talk Soup" and the strategy of treating celebrities as people, not just headlines.
• Why Larry views Hollywood as a "state of mind" rather than a geographic location in the age of iPhone filmmaking.

Timestamps

02:16 — Building the first 61-channel cable system 

04:22 — Facing 100+ rejections and the birth of E! 

06:12 — Starting with 11 employees and 31 interns 

13:46 — Leaving a secure career for the ultimate risk 

21:50 — A quick-fire round on instinct vs. data 

24:38 — "Off Script": Blending a memoir with a cookbook

Connect with Guest

Instagram: @LarryNamerTV 

Email: ljn@ljnmedia.com

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with Mark Aylward to explore the human story behind high-level success. Mark shares his raw experience as a single father navigating a contentious legal system and how he sacrificed material wealth to raise his children. You will hear how raising two strong daughters taught him empathy and active listening, eventually leading him to pivot from a $75 million business career to coaching men through professional and personal confusion.

Key Takeaways

Mark emphasizes that life is a choice and that when challenges arise, you must look inside rather than blaming circumstances. He identifies the "race for success" as a primary reason men lose invaluable time with their families. His coaching philosophy highlights that professional well-being cannot be separated from personal well-being.

Episode Highlights

• The reality of being a single dad in a court system that often favors traditional 1950s roles.
• How Mark generated $75 million in revenue before transitioning into the coaching industry.
• The evolution of modern masculinity and why many successful men feel empty inside.
• Why traveling is a vital tool for self-discovery and gaining a global perspective.

Timestamps

00:00 The challenges of single fatherhood 

04:55 Lessons learned from raising strong women 

07:11 Why Mark focuses on coaching men only 

10:39 The confusion surrounding modern masculinity 

14:45 What men lose in the race for success 

19:11 Transitioning from $75M business owner to coach 

24:54 Rapid fire: This or That game 

26:45 Final message: Life is a choice

Connect with Guest

Visit Mark’s website: https://7pillarsglobal.com/join

LinkedIn: Mark Aylward

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 
Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Connor Treacy to explore the volatile yet rewarding journey of challenging the status quo in the high-stakes worlds of nightlife and political event production. 

Connor shares his evolution as a non-conformist leadership figure, moving from teenage party promoter to working with major artists at Universal Music Group and producing large-scale events for the Democratic Party. He offers a raw look at the "unsexy" side of being an entrepreneur, including a moment where he nearly quit after a public failure.

Connor discusses the importance of a calculated risk over a blind leap and why making bold decisions to protect his reputation is his most valuable currency. From the adrenaline of viral mansion parties to the steady growth of civic engagement, this conversation is for any CEO or founder ready for thinking differently in business and playing bigger. Learn how to stop breaking business rules for vanity and start using them to build a durable, high-impact career.

Key Takeaways

Success is often preceded by public failures that test your resolve. 

Reputation and reliability are more important than any single "viral" hit when challenging the status quo. 

Diversifying your skills from entertainment into civic and corporate spaces creates a more durable foundation for non-conformist leadership.

Episode Highlights

 
The turning point where a massive financial loss almost led Connor to quit the industry. 

How a viral party transition led to booking major rappers and working with Universal Music Group. 

The strategic shift from the glamor of nightlife to the impact of political event organizing. Why being the "smartest person in the room" is a trap compared to constant learning.

Timestamps

 
00:00 - Introduction to Connor Treacy and his L.A. upbringing 
05:30 - The early days of high school promoting and viral parties 
12:15 - Facing a $7,500 failure and the lesson of "Midas touch" 
22:45 - Working with Universal Music Group and elite nightlife 
35:10 - Transitioning to political events and the Democratic Party 
48:20 - The fear of irrelevance and the value of a solid reputation

About the Guest

Connor Treacy is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur whose career spans nightlife, music, startups, and civic leadership. 

He went from throwing a viral mansion party at 19 to co-founding a West Hollywood nightclub generating $4M+ annually, then reinvented himself in music, venture building, and public leadership. 

His story is about reinvention, resilience, and building spaces where people collide, feel seen, and leave changed.

Connect with Guest

 
Website: https://connortreacy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnortreacy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortreacy/

Connect with Hina
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with CEO Richard Blank, a visionary entrepreneur who traded his life in the States at 27 to build a call center empire in Costa Rica. Richard shares his story of breaking business rules and challenging the status quo by infusing human connection and play into a traditionally sterile industry. Learn how he used bold decisions and non-conformist leadership to "shine like the sun," creating a vibrant culture for over 10,000 employees.

Key Takeaways

Richard explains how thinking differently in business involves using empathy and active listening to de-escalate conflict and build self-reliance. 

He emphasizes that playing bigger means taking "scary" risks to move out of your comfort zone and achieve true personal freedom. 

Finally, he discusses why modern leaders must prioritize making others happy to ensure a "happy circle" that fuels long-term success.

Episode Highlights

Richard describes his journey of challenging the status quo by replacing gray cubicles with a neon-lit sanctuary of vintage pinball machines and jukeboxes. 

He opens up about the resilience required when nearly losing his business and how bold decisions guided his leadership through the chaos of COVID-19.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to The Corporate Life 

01:10 - Moving to Costa Rica and the "Shine Like The Sun" anthem 

03:30 - Breaking business rules with arcade machines and jukeboxes 

09:40 - Training 10,000 voices and claiming your own 

12:30 - Thinking differently in business to overcome family pressure 

18:20 - Weathering the storm after losing a major client 

22:52 - This or That: Rapid fire game 

33:00 - Final message on non-conformist leadership and making people happy

Connect with Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaricascallcenter/

Website: costaricascallcenter.com 

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui is joined by Aditii to discuss the raw reality of leadership and the often-unspoken journey through failure. Aditii shares how a "rollercoaster ride" of starting a business and facing setbacks shaped her into the leader she is today. 

From the challenges of being a female executive in a male-dominated industry to the deeply personal motivations behind her "legacy" project, Aditii reveals why true success is impossible without first tasting the bitterness of failure.

Key Takeaways

The journey of an entrepreneur is rarely a straight line; it involves navigating countless rejections and "sleepless nights" to build something meaningful.

True leadership and resilience are built when you learn how to "dust yourself up" after falling and continue to push forward regardless of societal pressures.

Delayed gratification is essential in business; choosing to face challenges today allows for greater freedom and sweet success later.

Episode Highlights

Aditii reflects on the pivotal moment of starting her own venture and the boldness required to take that initial "coin flip" risk.

A deep dive into the "80% of failures" that aren't usually seen by the public but are the foundation of any successful career.

The conversation touches on the influence of parents, specifically how a father’s legacy and a mother’s "progressive" support can shape a woman's drive to succeed.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Aditii and the essence of failure 

05:30 - The reality of entrepreneurship: Sleepless nights and coffee jars 

12:15 - Navigating societal expectations as a woman in business 

18:45 - The importance of delaying gratification for long-term goals 

25:00 - Final thoughts on legacy and leaving a mark on the world

Connect with Guest

Aditii Handa: Fortune Group Chairperson

Website: www.aditiihanda.com
Fortuna Group Website: https://forttuna.com/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aditiihanda/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditii-handa/

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I /hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I /@thehinasiddiqui 

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

In this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Robert Wilson to explore the profound concept of unprogramming oneself from inherited trauma and societal scripts. Robert shares his personal journey of awakening - moving from a life of inherited temper and outside control to a state of "energetic liberation" and "hypno acuity".

This conversation is for the CEO or entrepreneur ready for non-conformist leadership. Robert challenges the status quo and traditional self-help narratives, urging listeners to replace "cognitive recollections" with fresh inspiration and to listen with their bodies rather than just their minds. Expect a high-energy session about breaking business rules, thinking differently in business, and finding the courage to rise above hidden pain that often hijacks professional decisions

Key Takeaways 

Breaking Patterns: Inherited programming from parents and education often dictates our reactions and limits our business growth.

Bold Decisions: Personal pain and unadmitted issues frequently sneak into boardrooms disguised as strategic decisions.

Playing Bigger: True freedom comes from unscripting your life and moving from external control to internal sovereignty.

Body Wisdom: Listen for wisdom with your entire body to expand through situations rather than short-circuiting into the past.

Episode Highlights 

The moment Robert realized in 2015 that even self-help was a form of outside programming.

How inheriting a temper was his biggest hurdle and how he chose freedom over anger.

The concept of "Hearkening" vs. hearing - finding deep wisdom in every boardroom or conversation.

Why Robert writes without punctuation to allow for natural, authentic breath and personal interpretation.

Timestamps 

00:00 - Introduction to The Corporate Life 

01:30 - Realizing the influence of outside programming 

04:10 - The difference between scripted and unscripted lives 

04:45 - Inheriting a temper and the path to emotional freedom 

06:04 - How hidden pain hijacks business strategy 

07:12 - Learning to "hearken" wisdom in the boardroom 

12:44 - The power of morning inspiration over desperation 

16:48 - Why leaders cling to control instead of creativity 

22:55 - Robert’s movie title: I Rise of Wisdom and Inspiration 

24:11 - A rapid-fire round of This or That

Connect With Guest 

Website: mycowboywisdom.com

Connect With Hina 

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

The Corporate Life Podcast is taking a short creative production break — and we’re returning in January with a completely elevated, cinematic Season 3.

In this quick update, Hina Siddiqui shares what’s happening behind the scenes as the podcast prepares for its next chapter:

 → More powerful founder stories
 → High-profile CEO interviews
 → Cinematic storytelling
 → A deeper look into leadership, reinvention, and modern entrepreneurship
 → A global expansion into the Top 1% business podcasts

We’re using this time to rebuild, refine, and elevate the show into a world-class platform for IT founders, CEOs, business leaders, and creators who want to hear real, raw, unforgettable stories of ambition, courage, and personal transformation.

Season 3 returns in January with new episodes, new guests, and a bold new cinematic format.

Stay tuned. A big vision is unfolding.
Subscribe so you don’t miss the relaunch.

🎙️ Hosted by Hina Siddiqui

Hina is the CEO & Founder of Corporate Influence Media, a 4x Global Award-Winning Business Coach-Consultant for elite IT CEOs, host of The Corporate Life Podcast (Top 5% Globally), 6x Author, and creator of the ‘Let’s Make You Famous’. She has been featured in over 600 media outlets worldwide, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Google News, AP, CBS, FOX, ABC, and Yahoo! Finance, and most recently on Times Square.

Hina works exclusively with IT and Tech CEOs and founders in their 40s who want more than incremental growth — they want transformation, legacy, and market dominance. Her work blends High-Stakes Premium Coaching, Iconic Positioning, and Strategic Consulting, helping leaders pick a number — $1M - $10M+ — and achieve it with precision and speed.

Her own cinematic journey is proof of what’s possible. In less than 3 years, she scaled her income by over 1,500% — from $6K contracts to signing $100K annual engagements.

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

In this inspiring episode, join Hina Siddiqui as she sits down with Numa Palmer, a singer, songwriter, and life coach, who shares her journey of resilience and self-discovery. 

From overcoming childhood challenges to embracing Buddhism and the power of music, Numa's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. 

Discover how she uses her art to connect with others and spread positivity, and learn about her latest musical projects that aim to empower and uplift. 

Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, hope, and the transformative power of music.

🎙️ Hosted by Hina Siddiqui

Founder, Corporate Influence Media | Creator of Let’s Make You Famous | Host of The Corporate Life Podcast (Top 5% Globally)

✨ Listen, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a reminder that happiness is not an accident — it’s a decision.

CONNECT WITH NUMA PALMER

WEBSITE I https://www.numaofficial.com/
LISTEN TO HER NEW SONG ON YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBBIxo2bCz0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBBIxo2bCz0
INSTAGRAM I https://www.instagram.com/numa_palmerhttps://www.instagram.com/numa_palmer

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

She is called “The Asian Oprah,” and her mission is simple — to make happiness your habit.

Dr. Marissa Pei is an award-winning TV & radio host, psychologist, and best-selling author who has turned life’s toughest moments into a movement for joy. 

From Hollywood red carpets to global stages, she’s been spreading her signature message: Don’t die wondering — start living with purpose.

In this cinematic episode of The Corporate Life, we talk about:

💫 How to turn heartbreak into fuel for happiness
🧘‍♀️ The daily practices that rewire your mind for peace and purpose
🎤 What she’s learned from interviewing Hollywood icons and changemakers
💡 Why chasing “success” often blocks true joy
🌎 The real science behind making happiness a habit

If you’ve ever felt stuck between success and fulfillment, this conversation will help you find both.

🎙️ Hosted by Hina Siddiqui

Founder, Corporate Influence Media | Creator of Let’s Make You Famous | Host of The Corporate Life Podcast (Top 5% Globally)

✨ Listen, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a reminder that happiness is not an accident — it’s a decision.

CONNECT WITH DR. MARISSA PEI

WEBSITE I https://www.drmarissa.life/
BOOK I https://amzn.to/3JJ0YAu
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marissa-pei-7a724a1/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

She broke Steve Jobs’ record at Apple — doubling sales for an entire Apple channel in one year without increasing the marketing budget by a single dollar.
Then she scaled a bootstrapped startup to $108 million — with zero paid ads.

Meet Adi Soozin — global marketing strategist, investor, and author of Tools of Marketing Titans.
From building campaigns for Porsche, Disney, Whole Foods, and Apple, to teaching founders how to grow fast without relying on ad spend, Adi’s story is a masterclass in clarity, psychology, and strategy.

In this episode of The Corporate Life, we talk about:

 🎯 How she broke Steve Jobs’ record (and what no one tells you about it)
 🚀 The exact steps she used to grow a startup from idea to $108M
 💡 Why most marketers are teaching the wrong growth strategy
 💬 The mindset shift that separates dreamers from titans

If you’ve ever believed you need more money to make more impact — this conversation will flip that belief forever.

TUNE IN!

📌 ABOUT ADI SOOZIN

Adi Soozin is an international marketing strategist, investor, and best-selling author of Tools of Marketing Titans. She was the youngest marketer ever chosen to manage an entire Apple sales channel — after her record-breaking work with Porsche, Disney, Whole Foods, and Target.

At Apple, she broke a sales record originally set by Steve Jobs, doubling revenue for an entire channel in one year without increasing the marketing budget by even a single dollar.

She later grew a fashion company by 4,200% in just nine weeks and scaled a bootstrapped startup from idea-on-paper to $108 million in less than five years — all without paid ads or external funding.

Today, Adi leads two global ventures — Molo9™ and 9x90™ — and helps brands, founders, and marketing teams across 59 countries master hypergrowth through behavioral economics, powerful storytelling, and no-fluff execution.

CONNECT WITH ADI SOOZIN

WEBSITE I https://adisoozin.com/

BOOK I https://amzn.to/3Jdotl7

https://molo9.co/proven-path/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

Some stories rise from privilege. Others, from perfect timing. 

But then there are stories like Shelley’s — born from the ashes of burnout and built on the courage to begin again.

A decade ago, she was a single mum, exhausted and uncertain, trying to find her way back to herself.

 Today, she’s the Co-Founder & CEO of SQR, a tech company making the digital world safer through intelligent identity infrastructure.

From performing arts to technology, from rock bottom to leading teams across continents — Shelley’s journey is anything but linear.

 It’s a creative remix of resilience, curiosity, and the courage to take the scenic route.

In this cinematic conversation, we talk about:

• What it really takes to build and lead a startup
• The villains and turning points that shaped her story
• The power of reinventing yourself after burnout
• And why growth often begins at the edge of your comfort zone

🎭 Every life is a movie — and Shelley’s is one worth watching.

📌 ABOUT SHELLEY LANGAN NEWTON 

Shelley is the Co-Founder and CEO of SQR, an award-winning tech company on a mission to make the digital world safer through intelligent identity infrastructure.

Her career is anything but traditional — she started out as a performing arts teacher before leaping into technology, working across industries from satellite tech to yacht charters, and finally building her own company from the ground up.

A decade ago, she was a young single mum navigating burnout and uncertainty. Today, she leads international teams, collaborates with innovators like SpaceX, Eden Project, and RAFx, and champions women in tech across Europe.

Shelley’s journey is proof that success isn’t a straight line — it’s a scenic route filled with resilience, curiosity, and bold reinvention.

CONNECT WITH SHELLEY

WEBSITE I https://sqr.id

LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-langan-newton/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

What happens when the spotlight fades, the stage goes silent, and you're forced to rebuild… not just your career, but your identity?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Suzanne Castle—former Broadway dancer turned Stevie award-winning coach, keynote speaker, and unapologetic Shepreneur Strategist. 

After a devastating fall and a chapter of deep personal trauma, Suzanne didn’t just bounce back—she rewired her brain, redefined her purpose, and rose to help women across the world do the same.

Together, we unravel:

• The neuroscience behind burnout—and how to boss your brain
• How Suzanne moved from To-Do to Ta-Da
• The real story behind her Sparkle Factor®
• And what it takes to lead with radiance after surviving the darkest chapters

This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a stage-worthy reinvention—with a glittering twist.

🎭 Listen now and meet the woman who turned breakdown into brilliance.

📌 ABOUT SUZANNE CASTLE

A former professional entertainer, Suzanne captivates audiences with her engaging delivery, unique blend of creativity and strategy, and her signature Sparkle Factor® framework.

Through her workshops, coaching, and keynotes, Suzanne empowers women to move boldly forward, unlocking their full potential with actionable insights and a dash of sparkle.

Whether leading her signature Verve 3-day annual live event or delivering powerhouse keynotes, Suzanne brings both substance and energy, empowering others to take decisive action toward building their most vibrant and successful lives and businesses.

CONNECT WITH SUZANNE

WEBSITE I suzannecastle.com

INSTAGRAM I @suzannesparkle

FACEBOOK I suzannecastleconsulting

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

What if business wasn’t about hustling harder — but about working in rhythm with your body, your energy, and your truth?

In this powerful episode of The Corporate Life Podcast – Billion Dollar Conversations, I sit down with Nirupama Vyas — Ex-Cop, Founder of FemmeForward Consulting, TEDx Speaker, and what I call an Iron Lady of Feminine Flow.

We dive into her extraordinary journey from law enforcement to leadership coaching, and why she believes women entrepreneurs are most powerful when they align business with their natural monthly cycles.

You’ll hear Nirupama share:

 ✨ How her background as a cop shaped her grit and resilience
 ✨ Why feminine essence is not weakness — but the ultimate edge in business
 ✨ Practical ways women can build businesses in flow, without burning out
 ✨ Her mission to redefine strength for Indian women and beyond

This conversation isn’t just about entrepreneurship. It’s about rewriting what leadership, rhythm, and feminine power look like in today’s world.

🎧 Listen now.

📌 ABOUT NIRUPAMA VYAS

Nirupama Vyas is the Founder of FemmeForward Consulting, a TEDx Speaker, and a former police officer who has redefined what it means to be an Iron Lady.

Her journey began in law enforcement, where discipline, grit, and resilience shaped her character. But she later discovered her true calling: helping women entrepreneurs build businesses that align with their feminine essence and natural rhythm.

Through FemmeForward Consulting, Nirupama empowers women to step out of the rigid hustle culture and create businesses that honor their cycles, energy, and authentic flow. She believes business is not a battle — it’s a dance between feminine flow and masculine action.

Her work blends counselling, mindset training, and entrepreneurship coaching, and her voice as a keynote speaker has inspired audiences to rethink success, resilience, and leadership.

Nirupama is on a mission to show women — especially in India — that strength can be soft, power can be graceful, and feminine energy is not a weakness but the ultimate business advantage.

CONNECT WITH NIRUPAMA

LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirupamavyas/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings

YOUTUBE I https://www.youtube.com/@thehinasiddiqui

Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

In this episode, I sit down with Reema Mahajan, founder of Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) — one of the UAE’s most powerful purpose-driven and the biggest communities.

As two Indian women living in Dubai, we had a deeply resonant conversation about cultural burdens, invisible rules, and the barriers that have shaped our identities — and how women like us are now breaking them to create freedom, visibility, and impact.

 In this powerful conversation, we dive into:

• How Reema transformed a simple online meet-up into a thriving community of 150,000+ women.
• The cultural challenges Indian women face — and what it takes to break free.
• Her transition from corporate boardrooms to leading a community movement.
• The role of identity, self-worth, and courage in creating lasting impact.
• This is not just about building a community. It’s about rewriting what it means to be an Indian woman — in Dubai and beyond.
  
  

📌 ABOUT REEMA MAHAJAN

Reema Mahajan is the visionary founder of Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) — the largest community of Indian women in the UAE with over 150,000 members. 

An IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore alumna, and former Bain & Company consultant, Reema left the corporate world to pursue her passion for empowering women. 

Today, she is a lifestyle influencer, community builder, and a leading voice for women’s leadership in Dubai, featured in Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and Filmfare Magazine.

CONNECT WITH REEMA 

LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/company/indian-women-in-dubai/
INSTAGRAM I @indianwomendubai

WEBSITE I https://indianwomenindubai.org/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
Email I connect@authorhina.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

We don’t just run our businesses with strategy.

We run them with the invisible scripts we absorbed in childhood.

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share how my own upbringing — with a mother who valued safety above expression, and a father who struggled with money — created wounds that shaped the way I built my business.

These wounds aren’t just memories. They become the patterns we unconsciously carry into entrepreneurship:

• Chasing clients the way we once chased love.
• Shrinking our voice the way we once shrank at home.
• Over-delivering, fixing, and over-proving — because that’s how we once tried to earn love and safety.

This is where the analogy struck me: Business is Parenting. 

The way we were parented is the way we unconsciously parent our business — until we heal.

Listen in as I unpack:

• What mother wounds and father wounds really are.
• How they silently guide your business decisions, money, and leadership.
• Why almost every entrepreneur is still replaying their childhood in their company.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. 

In Part 2, I’ll share the healing and re-parenting — the tools and shifts that helped me break free and build a business that’s bold, free, and fully alive.

Some people command a room without saying a word.

They’re not loud. They’re not flashy. But somehow… all eyes go to them.

What if that kind of presence wasn’t just a lucky trait—but a learnable skill?

In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Richard Reid — behavioural psychologist, charisma coach, and author of Charisma Unlocked — to explore the psychology behind magnetic presence, quiet influence, and authentic confidence.

We unpack:

• Why charisma is not about charm or performance
• How shy, introverted people can become unforgettable
• The science behind influence, trust, and connection
• The tiny cues that shape how people see you
• And how to stop feeling invisible in any room, conversation, or stage

Richard has coached leaders, founders, and professionals across the globe — and in this conversation, he’ll show you exactly how charisma is built from the inside out.

✨ Whether you're building a brand, leading a team, or just tired of being overlooked — this episode will flip the script on how you show up in the world.

📌 ABOUT RICHARD REID

Richard Reid is a highly experienced psychologist, coach, and wellbeing consultant with over 20 years of expertise. He is a former Chief People Officer at a global law firm specialising in Trauma, Resilience, and Psychological Safety.

Richard has worked extensively with organisations such as the London
Underground, the City of London Police, and the Witness Protection Program. 

He also runs an international practice providing therapy, coaching, and psychology services to entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and senior leaders.

As a charisma coach and trainer, Richard focuses on helping people achieve their
full potential. 

Richard is a global keynote speaker and a regular media contributor on channels like Sky News, BBC, and ITV.

His latest book, Charisma Unlocked, was published in March and is
available on Amazon.

📘 – Charisma Unlocked - Grab it here

CONNECT WITH RICHARD REID

WEBSITE I https://richard-reid.com/

INSTAGRAM I https://www.instagram.com/the_charisma_guru

LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-reid/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
Email I connect@authorhina.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

What does it really take to turn a spark of an idea into a thriving, self-sustaining enterprise?

In this episode, Pat Alacqua — seasoned entrepreneur, business growth strategist, and author of Obstacles to Opportunity — joins me to break down the entire journey from day-one concept to industry-leading enterprise.

We go beyond the surface-level advice and dive into:

• The biggest mindset shift every founder must make to scale successfully
• Why your greatest strengths can become your biggest roadblocks
• How to stop controlling everything so your business can finally grow
• The 3C framework for turning challenges into strategic wins
• The “parenting your business” philosophy that changes everything

Whether you’re sketching your first business plan or steering a company through its next growth phase, this conversation gives you the clarity, frameworks, and hard truths you won’t find in a typical playbook.

🎙 Hit play now — and discover how to build a business that’s not just big, but actually profitable.

📌 ABOUT PAT ALACQUA

Pat Alacqua is an entrepreneur, business growth strategist, and operating executive who has built, scaled, and sold companies across multiple industries. From co-founding Nth Degree, a global leader in event marketing, to leading the turnaround of Suwanee Sports Academy, Pat’s career has been defined by transforming challenges into growth opportunities.

With decades of experience in scaling businesses, developing leaders, and creating sustainable systems, he now mentors founders and executives to shorten their learning curve, navigate high-stakes transitions, and achieve lasting profitability. He is the author of Obstacles to Opportunity, a playbook for turning business roadblocks into strategic wins.

📘 Obstacles to Opportunity– Grab it here

CONNECT WITH PAT ALAQUA

WEBSITE I https://www.patalacqua.com/

LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/patalacqua/

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
Email I connect@authorhina.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Natalie Glebova — Miss Universe 2005 — to uncover the real story behind the crown. 

From arriving in Canada as a shy Russian immigrant at the age of 13 to standing center stage in Thailand as the most beautiful woman in the world, Natalie’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

But what happens after the crown?

We talk about what followed, her spiritual awakening in Thailand, the pressure of perfection, and the deeper truth she had to reclaim after the spotlight faded.

This is not just a story about beauty. It’s a story about power, purpose, and the soul’s journey home.

✨ We explore:

• Her immigrant story & early struggles with identity
• The real mindset it takes to become Miss Universe
• Fame, ego, and the dark side of success
• Feminine energy, self-love, and spiritual rebirth
• Why Natalie believes she would’ve found her path even without the crown

If you’ve ever felt the need to prove yourself, chase validation, or redefine who you are beyond achievements — this episode will speak straight to your soul.

📌 ABOUT NATALIE GLEBOVA

Natalie is a best-selling author, mindset and energy coach, and former Miss Universe who has dedicated her life to guiding others on the path of self-love, personal power, and conscious transformation.

After years of deep spiritual work and inner healing, Natalie developed a coaching practice rooted in energy, emotional intelligence, and holistic well-being — helping her clients not just achieve external success, but true inner peace and fulfillment.

Known for blending ancient spiritual wisdom with modern-day tools, Natalie draws from a wide range of transformational practices — from energy healing and meditation to plant medicine and somatic awareness — to help people reconnect with their authentic essence.

Her compassionate approach, grounded presence, and deep understanding of the human experience make her a sought-after mentor for those ready to evolve — in love, in life, and in purpose.

Natalie’s masterclasses, best-selling books, and powerful online presence have inspired over a million people worldwide to awaken their inner power and lead with love.

📘 Temple Of Love– Grab it here

CONNECT WITH NATALIE GLEBOVA

WEBSITE I https://www.natalieglebova.com/

INSTAGRAM I https://www.instagram.com/natalieglebova  

CONNECT WITH HINA

WEBSITE I  https://thehinasiddiqui.com
LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
Email I connect@authorhina.com

Check out Hina's books:

https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7

He created Baileys, Malibu, and Johnny Walker Blue Label — and still got fired.

In this unforgettable conversation, I sit down with James Espey, the legendary brand builder who helped turn simple ideas into global liquor empires. From launching the #1 liqueur in the world to boldly betting $100 million on a vision no one else believed in — James shares the real behind-the-scenes of how these iconic brands came to life.

We talk about:

• Why Chivas Regal 18 was launched as a direct answer to Johnny Walker Blue
• The corporate egos, boardroom politics, and the speech that changed everything
• His philosophy: “The customer is the only real CEO”
• And what happened when his bold ideas finally got him fired — only to be honored 30 years later for the same decision

This is more than a branding story. It’s a raw, inspiring masterclass in vision, leadership, and legacy from one of the greatest marketers of our time.

If this inspired you, send it to a friend who’s still carrying too much.

📌 ABOUT JAMES ESPEY OBE

Entrepreneur | Brand Builder | Mentor | Author | Philanthropist

James Espey OBE is the powerhouse behind some of the most iconic spirits in the world. With a career spanning over five decades, he’s helped create and build global giants like Malibu, Baileys, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Le Piat D’Or, Chivas Regal 18, and The Classic Malts — always choosing bold moves over safe bets.

Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, James began in the grocery trade and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected voices in the global drinks industry. Together with his legendary creative partner Tom Jago, he turned ideas into billion-dollar brands.

In 2008, he founded The Last Drop Distillers, a luxury spirits brand dedicated to rare, aged whiskies — later acquired by Sazerac. James was awarded the OBE in 2013 for his services to the whisky industry and is a founding member of The Keepers of the Quaich.

He’s also the author of two powerful books:

📘 Make Your Mark in the Workplace – Grab it here
📗 365 Quotes to Accelerate Your Career & Find Balance – Read it here

Today, as Chairman of The Wiltshire Whisky Distillery, James continues to mentor the next generation — helping leaders around the world build brands, careers, and legacies with integrity.

CONNECT WITH JAMES ESPEY

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What if stress isn’t some invisible force attacking you… but a pattern your body learned when you were still too young to name it?

 A response to chaos. A way to survive.
 A signal that said: “Be perfect, or you won’t be loved.”

In this cinematic and soul-deep conversation, I sit down with Dr. Gary Sprouse — a retired physician with 40 years of experience, a healing heart, and a truth-telling voice that cuts through the noise.

We unravel:

• The misunderstood roots of stress — and why it starts before we can even speak
• How to finally feel enough without earning, proving, or pushing
• The connection between guilt, stress, and your inner child
• How Dr. Gary’s “shoebox method” can help you process memories you buried
• A 5-minute tool to begin rebuilding your self-esteem today
• The magic that happens when you stop carrying everyone else’s weight

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a reclamation.

Of your peace. Your identity. Your right to feel soft, steady, and whole.

So if you’ve ever laid in bed at 2 AM wondering what’s wrong with you…

•  If your nervous system is tired from pretending to be okay…
• If you're finally ready to stop performing and start feeling…

This episode will meet you where you are — and walk you somewhere lighter.

📘 Dr. Gary’s Book: Highway to Your Happy Place
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You don’t need to fight your stress anymore.
 You just need to meet the part of you that learned it — and show her a new way.

If this moved you, send it to a friend who’s still carrying too much.

CONNECT WITH DR. GARY SPROUSE

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LinkedIn I @gary-sprouse-13842a74/

Instagram I @lessstressdoc

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There’s something powerful about the way some people think.

Not louder. Not faster. But differently.

Jonathan MacDonald is one of those people.

He is the Chief Executive Officer at Potency-world, and also the co-founder of social me too. 

In this episode, we go into the inner world of a dyslexic thinker, quiet disruptor, and deeply reflective man.

We explore the dysfunction he turned into genius, and what success means when no one’s watching.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN MACDONALD

LinkedIn I https://www.linkedin.com/in/potency-world/

WEBSITE: Potency World
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He didn’t chase fame. He didn’t build billion-dollar empires.

But he lived with depth, truth, and wisdom that most people miss in their high-speed lives.

At 70, he’s reflecting on love, loss, war, peace, poetry, and everything in between.

This isn’t a rags-to-riches story.

It’s about the richness that comes from simply living — fully, deeply, honestly.

In this episode, I sit down with the author of My Wisdom Breathes to talk about his journey as the quiet hero of his own life. 

A life that might seem “typical” — but isn’t that where the magic hides?

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Website: http://mycowboywisdom.com
Email: Robert@mycowboywisdom.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-A.-Wilson/e/B00C6DFYZK
Balboa Page:  http://mywisdombreathes.com

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Actor. Model. Storyteller. Dreamer.

In this deeply personal, no-fluff conversation, Maradona Rebello opens up like never before — sharing his journey from a middle-class 17-year-old in Mumbai to international runways, facing the camera, and now setting his sights on the Oscars.

This episode is a raw, cinematic unfolding of identity, ambition, self-doubt, and artistic evolution.

We talk about:

🔹 The ugly side of fame that nobody talks about
🔹 How he navigated the industry without privilege or connections
🔹 What it really takes to dream beyond the visible horizon
🔹 And how his journey is a movie still in the making

Whether you're in the creative world or building a legacy from scratch, Maradona’s story will move you, shake you, and remind you that your dreams are never too far — they’re just waiting for your full commitment.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube

ABOUT THE GUEST

Maradona Rebello is an Indian actor and model known for his powerful screen presence and diverse portfolio of work. 

He made his debut with the critically acclaimed film Pankh and went on to star in Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun and other impactful projects. 

He has collaborated with world-renowned brands such as ENIT (Italian Tourism Board), Cathay Pacific, Mercedes-Benz, G.H. Mumm, Lonely Planet, and Pepe Jeans, and has partnered with iconic luxury hotels including Armani Hotel (Milano & Dubai), The Ritz-Carlton Pune, and Belmond Hotel Timeo. 

Currently based in Dubai, Maradona continues to carve a unique path defined by artistic depth, global presence, and bold ambition.

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What are the biggest tech trends shaping 2025? 

AI, cloud computing, hybrid AWS, edge computing, low-code/no-code, and quantum computing are revolutionizing business and startups alike. 

In this episode, I sit down with Joern Menninger, host of Startuprad.io, one of Europe’s top startup podcasts, to discuss how small tech businesses can leverage these trends to scale. 

We also break down key regulations like the AI Act and DORA, plus a hilarious take on ‘Tech Gone Wild – 2025 Edition!’

If you’re a founder, tech leader, or startup enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!

🎧 Listen now & follow for more insights on business, money, and mindset.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Joern Menninger is a seasoned management consultant with over a decade of experience advising businesses across industries. His expertise spans strategy, operations, and innovation, helping companies navigate complex challenges and drive growth.

As a startup scout, Joern has identified and collaborated with promising ventures across all stages, fostering their development and connecting them with key industry players.

He is also the host of Startuprad.io, one of Europe’s top startup podcasts, where he showcases groundbreaking startups and offers deep insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Today, Joern leverages his diverse background to consult with companies of all sizes, specializing in startup collaboration and innovation, bridging the gap between established corporations and agile startups to create impactful partnerships and transformative solutions.

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Email I connect@authorhina.com

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Welcome back to The Corporate Life Podcast—and wow, it’s been a while!

If you’ve been wondering where the podcast disappeared to, we took a short break through December and January. A lot has been happening behind the scenes, and I’m excited to be back with fresh episodes, valuable insights, and incredible guests this year.

Today’s episode is a little different! I was recently invited to speak on Potency.world, where I had an incredible conversation with my friend Jonathan Macdonald—a visionary leader, founder, and CEO of Potency.world.

He’s also the founder of the SocialMeToo Movement, which focuses on supporting women in digital and social spaces, and the host of the Potency.world Podcast, where he explores powerful conversations on leadership, business, and transformation.

✨ In this episode, we talk about my brand-new book, Fast Cash Flow Fix—a step-by-step guide to adding $100K–$250K to your business revenue, without the hustle.

It was such a powerful, eye-opening conversation, and I knew I had to share it with you here. Big thanks to Jonathan for having me! 

You can connect with him on LinkedIn @potencyworld or watch the full video interview on his YouTube channel. All links are below.

So, sit back, stay with us until the very end, and… what are we waiting for?

🎙️ Let’s dive in!

📌 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN

🌎 Website: https://potency.world/
🌍 SocialMeToo Movement: https://socialmetoo.org/
📖 The Outsider Perspective: https://TheOutsiderPerspective.com
📚 Children Are Spectacular: https://akakia.net/en/shop/children-are-spectacular/
📺 🎥 Watch the Video Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z68rwjTh5rs
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/potencyworld/

📌 CONNECT WITH HINA

📩 Email: connect@authorhina.com
🌎 Website: https://authorhina.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-authorhina/

💰 How about adding $100K–$250K to your small business revenue in just 12 weeks with Hina

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In this Episode, we’re focusing on a small but ambitious IT company trying to crack the code to better marketing and get more clients.

And I am extremely excited for today’s episode. You know why?

Because I have with me the very amazing Allan Dib, the author of the international bestselling book The One Page Marketing Plan.

About a month ago, I found and read this book, and I fell in love with Allan’s simple and direct approach to marketing for small and mid-level businesses.

And yes! In this one, we are following the story of InnovateTech Solutions—an IT business based in Dubai that’s brimming with potential, but struggling to get more clients and business.

So, no matter where you are, if you are a small  IT business and getting new clients is your struggle..

JUST TUNE IN!

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Allan Dib is an Australian serial entrepreneur, business coach, public speaker, and #1 bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing. He has built, grown, and successfully exited multiple businesses in various industries, including IT and telecommunications. One of his ventures earned a spot on Business Review Weekly's Fast 100 list just four years after its inception.

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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allandib/

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You and I know that acquiring a new client can be five to ten times more expensive than retaining an existing one. 

In this episode, we’re going to look at how data can transform customer relationships and build long-term customer loyalty.

To bring this topic to life, we’ll follow the story of John, a CEO of a small IT company that’s struggling with client retention. 

Despite great initial engagements, John finds that many clients don’t return after their first project. 

He’s eager to solve this, but he’s unsure where to start.

In today's episode, with the help of our guest, my great LinkedIn friend Manuel Barragan - who’s the CEO - CIO - CDO (Chief Digital / Data Officer) at Digital Transformation in Mexico City, we’ll explore how John could use data to better understand and retain his clients.

ABOUT OUR Guest Expert 

Manuel Barragan - our guest today is a seasoned Digital Transformation leader and founder of Digital Transformation Strategist (dtstrategist.com). With extensive experience as a CEO, CIO, and CDO, he specializes in transforming business culture, processes, and technology to drive customer-centric innovation and operational excellence.

Known for his human-centric, data-driven approach, he empowers teams to leverage digital tools, streamline operations, and enhance customer and employee experiences. His strategic insights have helped organizations redefine their digital presence and achieve sustainable growth.

TUNE IN.

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WEBSITE I https://dtstrategist.com/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelbarragan/

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We can build, but we can't scale our business to great heights without a team that’s smart, intelligent, and aligned with our vision and goals. And in a time when it feels like keeping good people is harder than ever, alignment is everything.

We’ve all seen it on LinkedIn—leaders often painted as villains and employees as the victims. But what if we could change that story?

Today, we’re diving into the journey of Sara, an HR director at a fast-scaling startup. She’s tackling some real challenges, and we’re here to unpack them with practical steps you can use in your own teams.

To make it even better, we’re joined by an incredible expert and an amazing friend, Dr. Sugato Palit. 

Sugato is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Globus Spirits and has held C-suite roles across various industries, bringing rich insights into team building and alignment.

So let’s jump in and explore what it really takes to build a team that’s not just good—but great!

ABOUT OUR Guest Expert 

Dr. Sugato Palit, Chief HR Officer at Globus Spirits, brings over 25 years of HR leadership across industries such as FMCG, beverage alcohol, and retail. 

An XLRI alumnus with an Honorary Doctorate in Management, Sugato has held senior roles at companies like Marico, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard, and Yokohama Tyres. 

Known for his expertise in managing transformational change and organizational development, he has successfully led strategic initiatives, including the transition of PepsiCo’s bottling operations in India. 

Sugato is passionate about helping people reach their potential and has been widely recognized with national and international HR awards.

CONNECT WITH DR. SUGATO PALIT

LINKEDIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sugato-palit/

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It’s a Friday afternoon, and Alex, the CEO of a small IT software company, is feeling anxiety. He’s worrying over money.

He’s been running his business for about five years, leading a talented team of 15 employees who deliver excellent custom software solutions for their clients. But recently, Alex has hit a major roadblock: not only is cash flow tight, but he’s also struggling to bring in new clients.

Despite completing projects and delivering high-quality work, the money isn’t coming in fast enough. 

His clients are slow to pay, and he's feeling more stressed about making payroll, covering expenses, and keeping the business running.

A couple hours ago, Alex sat down to review his finances. He’s invoiced for a few completed projects, but the bank balance tells a different story. 

Payments are slow, his team is growing restless, and without new clients or faster payments, Alex knows his business could soon face serious challenges. 

So having anxiety and worrying over money is normal. 

Now my question to you is:

Does that sound like ‘You”?

If yes, then TUNE IN

Today’s episode is all about finding quick cash flow solutions that you can immediately use in your business to change your money story by just making simple and small but very powerful shifts.

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Would you like to know how a startup company in Dubai grew from absolutely 0 to 1300 apartments with over 12,000 happy tenants in just 3 years.

Not just this, they are making huge money for their investors.

Today, I am going to show you something that might give you goosebumps and massive inspiration to be the best or the #1 company in your own industry. And if they could do that so massive and so fast, you can do that too!

At the time when businesses were staring at their death, a business emerged with a very unique problem to solve, and showed to the business world that if you can solve an actual problem in a unique way, your business has no choice but to grow at a massive pace.

This is an inspirational success story of HomeLeez of Faateh Group! 

The Three Founders Suhail, Nadir & Adil are sharing with us their dream, challenges and how they manifested their vision to reality.

TUNE IN.

CONNECT WITH HOMELEEZ

WEBSITE I https://www.faateh.ae

FACEBOOK I https://m.facebook.com/faatehgroup

INSTAGRAM I https://www.instagram.com/faateh_group

LINKEDIN:

SUHAIL SIDDIQUI I https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhail-siddiqui-71163a323/

NADIR RAHMAN I  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAwo1ZoBcQ6mpby95fFRGosuYOegqhCaEow/

ADIL FARIDI I https://www.linkedin.com/in/adil-faridi-14968a133

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Get ready for an exciting transformation! 

We’re thrilled to unveil a brand-new look and feel for 'The Corporate Life - 'No Hustle' Profit Leap.' 

In this teaser episode, we introduce our fresh, cinematic approach to podcasting, featuring carefully curated guests and engaging, movie-like episodes. 

Discover what’s in store for you as we strive to bring you the highest value content, packed with powerful insights, real stories, and actionable strategies. 

Tune in to this teaser to catch a glimpse of the thrilling journey ahead. Subscribe now and be the first to experience the transformation!

Don’t miss out on the new and improved 'The Corporate Life - 'No Hustle' Profit Leap.' Subscribe now to stay updated and join us on this exciting journey!

Link: https://authorhina.com/the-corporate-life-podcast-with-hina-siddiqui-season-2/

Welcome back to The Corporate Life Podcast, where we dive into smart strategies for increasing your business revenue while maintaining a balanced and fun lifestyle. 

Today we're tackling a critical topic: 'The Most Common Money Blocks CEOs and Business Leaders Have and What It’s Costing Them.'

Even the most successful leaders face financial barriers that can limit their potential.

Today, we’re exploring three most common money blocks, the hidden costs of not addressing them, and provide actionable tips to overcome them.

If you're ready to break free from financial limitations, this episode is for you.

TUNE IN

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In this episode, Hina Siddiqui dives deep into a conversation with Corey Poirier, multiple time TEDx speaker and host of the top-rated "Let's Do Influencing" radio show.

They explore Corey's latest book, "The Enlightened Passenger: The Flight That Changes Everything," and uncover the wisdom within its pages. Corey shares his personal journey, the inspiration behind the book's unique title, and the life-changing lessons it offers. Listeners will discover practical insights on achieving fulfilment, the power of synchronicity, and the art of saying no. TUNE IN.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Corey Poirier is a multiple-time TEDx Speaker and was recently announced as one of just 15 SUCCESS Magazine Emerging Entrepreneurs (a first time award).
 
He is also the host of the top rated ‘Let’s Do Influencing’ Radio Show, founder of the growing bLU Talks brand, and has been featured in multiple television specials. He is a Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Apple Books and Kobo Bestselling Author, Award Winning Author, and the co-author of the Wall Street Journal / USA Today Bestseller, Quitless.

A columnist with Entrepreneur and Forbes magazine, he has interviewed over 7,500 of the world’s top leaders, including everyone from Ken Honda, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Shefali, Deepak Chopra, Tommy Chong,  Neale Donald Walsch, Marie Diamond and Kristina Mänd-Lakniahi, and he has spoken on-site at events at Harvard, Columbia, MIT, UCLA, Stanford, Cambridge and more recently to Microsoft team leaders and at Kyle Wilson’s Inner Circle retreat which has featured everyone from Brian Tracy to Mark Victor Hansen to Phil Collen (Def Leppard).

PREORDER / GRAB YOUR COPY OF 'THE ENLIGHTENED PASSENGER'

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Website I https://thatspeakerguy.com/
LinkedIn I https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakercoreypoirier/
Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/corey.poirier.1
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Join me on this power packed new episode of The Corporate Life Podcast as I share my recent journey through 'Spiritually Intelligent Leadership' by Dr. Yosi Amram.

Get ready for an insider's perspective as I offer my honest reviews and insights into this transformative read.

Discover how this groundbreaking book challenges traditional leadership paradigms and unlocks the secrets to authentic and impactful leadership.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is a distinguished clinical psychologist, executive coach, and pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. With a background that includes an MBA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, Dr. Amram is committed to empowering individuals to unlock their boundless potential through spiritual intelligence.

As the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, Dr. Amram offers a profound exploration of the intersection between spirituality and leadership, guiding leaders on a transformative journey towards greater authenticity, purpose, and impact.

With a wealth of experience working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and influential leaders, Dr. Amram is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of corporate leadership and inspiring positive change in organizations worldwide.

CONNECT WITH DR. YOSI AMRAM

Website I https://yosiamram.net/about/
LinkedIn I https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/
Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/yosi.amram.7

GRAB YOUR COPY OF HIS BOOK

Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired
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Do you know that we stay in a jail that’s created by our ancestors, and we are not even aware of it? 

I have with me once again Robert A. Wilson - my very dear friend, and has coined the term ‘Ancestors’ Jailbreak. Now what is that all about? Let’s explore this with Robert.

Robert is the founder of Cowboy Wisdom Hypnoacuity, and the author of many books that inspire individuals to break free from societal constraints and tap into their limitless potential.

His book - my Wisdom Breathes is written in first person, unpunctuated with rhymes that quiets their inner landscape to expand out their current situations, energizing today, enterprising peoples desired lifestyle to experience their serene life of leisure. 

Robert shares his expertise on how our subconscious mind, driven by the instinct to keep us safe, often hinders our business success. Merely relying on our thinking memory mind is not enough to break free from past conditioning. 

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A few Beautiful Free Gifts from Robert:

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This includes Entertain the Brain Hypnosis, Letting Go Audio, Visionary Vocabulary Meditation, NowIbegin NowIWon PDF, What is Next for You Part 1 and 2, Nowography Nerve PDF, and Bucket List is 111 adventures you desire to xperience on stroll through life

Buy Robert's Book
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CONNECT WITH ROBERT A. WILSON

Website: http://mycowboywisdom.com
Email: Robert@mycowboywisdom.com
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Today, we're about to dive into something seriously cool: the power of self-worth in top leadership. 

Imagine that you're leading a wild project, navigating through the chaos with style. 

What's your secret weapon? It's that inner fire, that deep-down belief in yourself that says, "Yeah, I've got this!" 

It's like having a personal cheerleader in your corner 24/7. So, in this episode, we're gonna unpack the magic of self-worth with my dear friend, and the very amazing Allyson Roberts. 

Allyson is a Cognitive Brain Expert. She’s dedicated to one thing – delivering tangible RESULTS. She helps entrepreneurs and leaders navigate their roadblocks to achieve their goals. As someone who has worked her way up, along with her education, she intuitively understands what is happening. If your life looks great on paper, but something is off, Allyson is your person. 

Get ready for some epic stories, and a whole bunch of tips to turbocharge your own self-worth and become the leader you were born to be. Sounds good? Let's dive in!

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In this enlightening episode, we dive into the dynamic world of corporate leadership and explore the transformative role of spiritual intelligence with our distinguished Guest, Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D.  

A renowned clinical psychologist, executive coach, and pioneering researcher in the field of Spiritual Intelligence, Dr. Amram brings a wealth of expertise and insight to this conversation.

Join us as we uncover the pressing need for spiritual intelligence in today's corporate landscape, where traditional models of leadership are being challenged by rapid change and uncertainty. 

Dr. Amram sheds light on the profound impact of spiritual intelligence in empowering authentic and purpose-driven leadership, fostering innovation, and driving organizational success.

With over 1,000 academic citations to his name, Dr. Amram is a trailblazer in the realm of leadership development, with a focus on unlocking the boundless potential of individuals through spiritual intelligence. 

Don't miss this thought-provoking episode as we uncover the secrets to unlocking the transformative power of spiritual intelligence in the corporate world, with Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D., leading the way.

About the Guest

Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is a distinguished clinical psychologist, executive coach, and pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. With a background that includes an MBA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, Dr. Amram is committed to empowering individuals to unlock their boundless potential through spiritual intelligence.

As the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, Dr. Amram offers a profound exploration of the intersection between spirituality and leadership, guiding leaders on a transformative journey towards greater authenticity, purpose, and impact.

With a wealth of experience working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and influential leaders, Dr. Amram is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of corporate leadership and inspiring positive change in organizations worldwide.

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In this empowering episode of 'The Corporate Life' Podcast, Hina Siddiqui speaks directly to CEOs and business owners, igniting their passion to create a Vivid Vision Document for their corporations and businesses.

With her contagious enthusiasm and firsthand experience, Hina guides leaders through the process of crafting a transformative vision for their businesses.

Tune in to fuel your ambition, visualize success, and chart a course for unprecedented growth and fulfilment.

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Join me in this episode, like uncorking a fine wine, each sip reveals a different flavor, a unique part of my life.

From childhood money myths to rewriting societal expectations, each sip offers a taste of vulnerability, growth, and resilience.

It's a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and a sneak peek into a big bold vision for the future. Take a sip, and let's clink glasses to life's unique blends!
 
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Join us in this episode as we unveil the transformative power of narratives with the incredible Lainne Love.

From transcending limits to igniting impact, this episode is a masterclass in weaving stories that heal and empower.

Don't miss out on the corporate chronicles that redefine leadership. Tune in and unleash the magic of storytelling in the boardroom!

ABOUT OUR  GUEST

Lainne Love – Movement Maker, Literary Alchemist, and Oracular Activist will move mountains to embolden you to show others what is possible when you unleash your awesomeness onto the world.

She is an Award-Winning Spiritual Psychology Coach, Bestselling Author, and Proud Momma. She deep dives with those who are ready to rise up to the call, celebrate their story, and activate their leadership by standing in the authority of their message.

Her process is rooted in Universal Law and Metaphysics. Informed by spiritual psychology and neuroscience and supported with subconscious reprogramming & energetic insights.

Lainne’s work is known for her playful, upbeat, and innovative approach to accelerated growth through story. She has transformed lives worldwide, helping her clients restore their ability to dig deeper, find more within themselves, and birth the masterwork they are here to deliver.

She has been seen in FOX, CBS, NBC, Google, Marketwatch, Benzinga, Disrupt Magazine, and ABC.

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