Alexandrians with Daniel Karim

Who is Mona Mandouri?In her own words: "Hi, I am Mona.Most people need a name for an introduction-maybe because they’re too lazy to make one up themselves?I write. I always wrote. I made up bedtime stories until my mom fell asleep. I freestyled about things I have seen and fell in love with during the day.Most of the times I sung them for hours on the toilet. Wich, I still love to do because the acoustic in bathrooms make you sound so lovely.I was too scared to do art.It always looked like a crucial, beautiful dangerous draining solution for everything. Like heroin. That’s how I felt about it.So I went into the creative industry. I became a copywriter-for all sorts of clients around the world during the day hours.I don’t know much about hours.Here I discovered that I always was a writer. And that I have found my purpose a long time ago without noticing.So every now and then, in the other hours, I started to read out my poetry.Every now and then I’ll be part of an art project, installation, design concept, songwriting, video shoot and so on.  And I love it.Constantly willing and devoted to express myself for me or for others.And the need to be closer than physically close. Wanting to be in your head and heart close, I guess makes me the writer and person that I am.And I love roses for various reasons.Is that enough information ?"What's the Podcast about?• Her first 60 minutes of the day• Why she became a writer• What happiness is for her• Her advice to aspiring writers• Favorite / least favorite words and noises• Three success tips that have helped him• The book she has recommended most often• The life slogan she would put on every coffee mug in the world• What she would love to see standing at the gates of heaven

Who is Mona Mandouri?

In her own words: "Hi, I am Mona.

Most people need a name for an introduction-maybe because they’re too lazy to make one up themselves?

I write. I always wrote. I made up bedtime stories until my mom fell asleep. I freestyled about things I have seen and fell in love with during the day.

Most of the times I sung them for hours on the toilet. Wich, I still love to do because the acoustic in bathrooms make you sound so lovely.

I was too scared to do art.

It always looked like a crucial, beautiful dangerous draining solution for everything. Like heroin. That’s how I felt about it.

So I went into the creative industry. I became a copywriter-for all sorts of clients around the world during the day hours.

I don’t know much about hours.

Here I discovered that I always was a writer. And that I have found my purpose a long time ago without noticing.

So every now and then, in the other hours, I started to read out my poetry.

Every now and then I’ll be part of an art project, installation, design concept, songwriting, video shoot and so on.  And I love it.

Constantly willing and devoted to express myself for me or for others.

And the need to be closer than physically close. Wanting to be in your head and heart close, I guess makes me the writer and person that I am.

And I love roses for various reasons.

Is that enough information ?"

What's the Podcast about?

• Her first 60 minutes of the day

• Why she became a writer

• What happiness is for her

• Her advice to aspiring writers

• Favorite / least favorite words and noises

• Three success tips that have helped him

• The book she has recommended most often

• The life slogan she would put on every coffee mug in the world

• What she would love to see standing at the gates of heaven

Who is Matthias Van Hove?Matthias is an aerospace engineer and holds an MBA degree from Collège des Ingénieurs. He has started his a career at Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, where he currently works as customer manager. Matthias delivers new A320 Family aircraft to global players in the airline and aircraft leasing markets. He strives to bring customer value to the heart of his ambition while protecting on-time and on-quality aircraft deliveries.Matthias smells jet fuel and sees aircraft rocket into the sky every single day. However, he personally prefers to keep his feet on the ground and keeps an eye onto not feeling too self-important. Instead he feels privileged and grateful for the team of people he is working with on a daily basis. Matthias promotes an inclusive, empowering and rewarding leadership style.Matthias was born in Luxembourg and currently lives in Hamburg, Germany. He strongly believes in the European concept. Matthias is convinced that Europe unites a unique and diverse blend of cultures, talents and businesses that puts Europe in a pole position for growth and innovation – while maintaining the guiding principles of its founders: unity and solidarity.Matthias is a passionate investor and he’s always willing to debate stock market opportunities. While he fancies nerdy programming techniques, he’s also into learning languages (six so far). Matthias will never say no to a competitive game of Basketball and he will continue buying quite some concert tickets to see the rising stars of the Blues, Funk and Soul universe perform.What is this episode about?What his first 60 minutes of the day look likeWhat his nutritional philosophy looks likeHow he ended up selling airplanes for Airbus.What he bases his job choices on.How to be a leader.What his perfect day would look like.The importance of surrounding yourself with the right peopleWhat true success is about.HIs recipe for disaster.What Matthias wanted to be when he was 16 years old.His Management Hacks.His number one rule for young entrepreneurs.What his favorite word isWhat his least favorite word isWhat noise he lovesWhat noise he hatesWhat his three success tips areThe book he has recommended more oftenWhat life slogan he would put on every coffee mug in the worldWhat he would love to see when he would stand at the gates of heaven

Who is Matthias Van Hove?

Matthias is an aerospace engineer and holds an MBA degree from Collège des Ingénieurs. He has started his a career at Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, where he currently works as customer manager. Matthias delivers new A320 Family aircraft to global players in the airline and aircraft leasing markets. He strives to bring customer value to the heart of his ambition while protecting on-time and on-quality aircraft deliveries.

Matthias smells jet fuel and sees aircraft rocket into the sky every single day. However, he personally prefers to keep his feet on the ground and keeps an eye onto not feeling too self-important. Instead he feels privileged and grateful for the team of people he is working with on a daily basis. Matthias promotes an inclusive, empowering and rewarding leadership style.

Matthias was born in Luxembourg and currently lives in Hamburg, Germany. He strongly believes in the European concept. Matthias is convinced that Europe unites a unique and diverse blend of cultures, talents and businesses that puts Europe in a pole position for growth and innovation – while maintaining the guiding principles of its founders: unity and solidarity.

Matthias is a passionate investor and he’s always willing to debate stock market opportunities. While he fancies nerdy programming techniques, he’s also into learning languages (six so far). Matthias will never say no to a competitive game of Basketball and he will continue buying quite some concert tickets to see the rising stars of the Blues, Funk and Soul universe perform.

What is this episode about?

What his first 60 minutes of the day look like

What his nutritional philosophy looks like

How he ended up selling airplanes for Airbus.

What he bases his job choices on.

How to be a leader.

What his perfect day would look like.

The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people

What true success is about.

HIs recipe for disaster.

What Matthias wanted to be when he was 16 years old.

His Management Hacks.

His number one rule for young entrepreneurs.

What his favorite word is

What his least favorite word is

What noise he loves

What noise he hates

What his three success tips are

The book he has recommended more often

What life slogan he would put on every coffee mug in the world

What he would love to see when he would stand at the gates of heaven

Who is James Whittaker?James Whittaker enjoyed a successful 10-year career in financial planning, before starting his own entrepreneurial journey. Today, James draws on his diverse experience to help people reach their potential in all areas of their lives.James has been featured extensively in television, print and digital media around the world, including The Today Show, Entrepreneur, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. He has also appeared on 100+ podcast and radio shows, and spoken to audiences of 2,000+ people.He is the author of bestselling personal finance and motivation book The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth, named book of the month by Money magazine for March 2010. His second book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy was released in 2018 as the official companion to the multimillion-dollar film based on Napoleon Hill’s timeless classic. James is also a proud co-executive producer of the film.Obsessed with what separates ordinary people from extraordinary achievers, James has interviewed more than 100 of the world’s most revered entrepreneurs, business icons and athletes to unlock their secrets to success, including venture capitalist and television personality Barbara Corcoran, property and sales expert Grant Cardone, and skateboarder turned business mogul Rob Dyrdek.With a diverse entrepreneurial background, James has launched successful companies and products across a range of industries including health/fitness, film, activewear, social media, and publishing. He is in demand internationally as a keynote speaker and is a frequent guest in media and on podcast shows.James’ tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English & Writing), a Bachelor of Business Management (majoring in Marketing & Real Estate), and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services. He also completed an MBA at Hult International Business School in Boston, Massachusetts, and during this time he was the principal organizer, MC and mentor for numerous high-profile entrepreneurship events.Aside from business interests, James enjoys writing, reading, traveling, surfing, snow skiing and keeping fit/healthy.He is most passionate about helping people take ownership of their financial, physical and mental health.

Who is James Whittaker?

James Whittaker enjoyed a successful 10-year career in financial planning, before starting his own entrepreneurial journey. Today, James draws on his diverse experience to help people reach their potential in all areas of their lives.

James has been featured extensively in television, print and digital media around the world, including The Today Show, Entrepreneur, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. He has also appeared on 100+ podcast and radio shows, and spoken to audiences of 2,000+ people.

He is the author of bestselling personal finance and motivation book The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth, named book of the month by Money magazine for March 2010. His second book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy was released in 2018 as the official companion to the multimillion-dollar film based on Napoleon Hill’s timeless classic. James is also a proud co-executive producer of the film.

Obsessed with what separates ordinary people from extraordinary achievers, James has interviewed more than 100 of the world’s most revered entrepreneurs, business icons and athletes to unlock their secrets to success, including venture capitalist and television personality Barbara Corcoran, property and sales expert Grant Cardone, and skateboarder turned business mogul Rob Dyrdek.

With a diverse entrepreneurial background, James has launched successful companies and products across a range of industries including health/fitness, film, activewear, social media, and publishing. He is in demand internationally as a keynote speaker and is a frequent guest in media and on podcast shows.

James’ tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English & Writing), a Bachelor of Business Management (majoring in Marketing & Real Estate), and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services. He also completed an MBA at Hult International Business School in Boston, Massachusetts, and during this time he was the principal organizer, MC and mentor for numerous high-profile entrepreneurship events.

Aside from business interests, James enjoys writing, reading, traveling, surfing, snow skiing and keeping fit/healthy.

He is most passionate about helping people take ownership of their financial, physical and mental health.

Tian Yao — Compete With Yourself

Happiness Is A Choice ” Tian Yao

I am thrilled to have a real power woman today on Grow: Tian Yao.

Tian Yao is a personal friend and mentor of mine, her success story is nothing short of spectacular.

I am honored that Tian Yao found time in her extremely busy schedule to appear on the grow podcast.

When she speaks guys, you should listen, because she knows what she is talking about.

I was introduced to Tian by two friends of mine who hinted that Tian also shares a passion for psychology and that we would get along great.

One of the reasons why I started the grow psychology podcast was because after years of studying clinical psychology I was looking for the other side of the spectrum, people who are totally kicking ass in life. Tian Yao is definitely in that category.

In order to understand the psychology of successful people, I was starting to look for people who might share some of their trade secrets with me in order to learn about excellence and high performance from real-world case studies.

Who is Tian Yao?

Tian Yao is an ex-professional ballet/ traditional dancer and a Chinese entrepreneur who after finishing her master’s degree in 2003 established her first company in Newcastle in her mid-twenties. In 2006 she founded her second company in Hamburg Germany only to follow to establish her third company in 2009 in Xiamen China.

In 2016 she established her own brand Victoria Hyde London.

Tian Yao is not your typical self-made millionaire. Tian is a person who is always in learning mode. We talked hours about psychology and what it takes to win. I believe I was particularly interested in Tian Yao because after meeting her I was fascinated by her work-life balance. While on the one side she is a tough businesswoman, on her private side she is funny and has a huge heart.

Also being a young and hungry guy myself I was always curious to know what it’s like on the other side of the rainbow.

I wanted to know what happens when you conquer your dreams. Is it worth all the hard work and struggle? What does it feel like to make your first million? How does success change you?

Listen on: Soundcloud, Itunes, Stitcher

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What is this episode about?

in our wide-ranging conversation, Leo Kempke and I cover many topics, including:

What it takes to win

What her morning routine looks like

What the first moment was that she wanted to be an entrepreneur.

The importance of controlling your psychological environment

What balance means to her

Why she knew from a very early age what she wanted to be

What its like to grow up in the Chinese success culture

How chinches kids are drilled under cruel pressure

The importance of sticking with your dreams – Stay with your idea – change method but not target

What a perfect day would be for her.

Why Happiness is a decision

And what he would cook if Nicolas Cage would come for Dinner!

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Follow Tians Brand, Viktora Hyde on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tian-yao-b0797864/

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-Hyde-1619585458114710/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriahydelondon/?hl=de

Website: https://victoria-hyde.com/

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People mentioned

1) George Washington

2) Steve Jobs

3) Elon Musk

As always thank you for listening! Write in the comments what your biggest take away was!

Tian Yao — Compete With Yourself

Happiness Is A Choice ” Tian Yao

I am thrilled to have a real power woman today on Grow: Tian Yao.

Tian Yao is a personal friend and mentor of mine, her success story is nothing short of spectacular.

I am honored that Tian Yao found time in her extremely busy schedule to appear on the grow podcast.

When she speaks guys, you should listen, because she knows what she is talking about.

I was introduced to Tian by two friends of mine who hinted that Tian also shares a passion for psychology and that we would get along great.

One of the reasons why I started the grow psychology podcast was because after years of studying clinical psychology I was looking for the other side of the spectrum, people who are totally kicking ass in life. Tian Yao is definitely in that category.

In order to understand the psychology of successful people, I was starting to look for people who might share some of their trade secrets with me in order to learn about excellence and high performance from real-world case studies.

Who is Tian Yao?

Tian Yao is an ex-professional ballet/ traditional dancer and a Chinese entrepreneur who after finishing her master’s degree in 2003 established her first company in Newcastle in her mid-twenties. In 2006 she founded her second company in Hamburg Germany only to follow to establish her third company in 2009 in Xiamen China.

In 2016 she established her own brand Victoria Hyde London.

Tian Yao is not your typical self-made millionaire. Tian is a person who is always in learning mode. We talked hours about psychology and what it takes to win. I believe I was particularly interested in Tian Yao because after meeting her I was fascinated by her work-life balance. While on the one side she is a tough businesswoman, on her private side she is funny and has a huge heart.

Also being a young and hungry guy myself I was always curious to know what it’s like on the other side of the rainbow.

I wanted to know what happens when you conquer your dreams. Is it worth all the hard work and struggle? What does it feel like to make your first million? How does success change you?

Listen on: Soundcloud, Itunes, Stitcher

Audio Player

00:00

00:00

Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

What is this episode about?

in our wide-ranging conversation, Leo Kempke and I cover many topics, including:

What it takes to win

What her morning routine looks like

What the first moment was that she wanted to be an entrepreneur.

The importance of controlling your psychological environment

What balance means to her

Why she knew from a very early age what she wanted to be

What its like to grow up in the Chinese success culture

How chinches kids are drilled under cruel pressure

The importance of sticking with your dreams – Stay with your idea – change method but not target

What a perfect day would be for her.

Why Happiness is a decision

And what he would cook if Nicolas Cage would come for Dinner!

Promo

Follow Tians Brand, Viktora Hyde on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tian-yao-b0797864/

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-Hyde-1619585458114710/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriahydelondon/?hl=de

Website: https://victoria-hyde.com/

Show notes

People mentioned

1) George Washington

2) Steve Jobs

3) Elon Musk

As always thank you for listening! Write in the comments what your biggest take away was!

I have a very special guest today in the Grow Podcast: Tash from Port Joana. Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu is as awesome as her name is long.

I am very happy that she found some time in her busy schedule to do the podcast with me. One of the goals of my psychology podcast is to portray extraordinary people who are successful in their own way. Tash definitely fits these criteria. She has a playful and hilarious way of describing her journey from Zimbabwe to the stages of Germany where she entertains thousands of people.

To me, success is when people actively design their life after their true desires and add value to the world. Even when it means to go against the grain. Tash very early decided against taking over her family empire because she wanted to follow her own calling in life. I think in this conversation there is a gold nugget for everybody.

Tash's journey is nothing short of a spectacular success story and I am excited to see whats next in her adventure.

Who is Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu?

Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu is an actress, musician, and lyricist born and raised in the city of kings, Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. She is a determined lover of all arts who exerts herself into learning from the arts as well as expressing herself through arts.

She aims to inspire and motivate through her music and also to talk about forbidden topics and politics to keep people aware of the poison in the world. Her concerts have been said to be comic but also pregnant with food for thought. Her personality shines through her eclectic music and her soul through her ability to house a role.

What is this episode about?

in our wide-ranging conversation, Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu and I discuss  and I cover many topics, including:

How she became a singer

What her childhood looked like

The dangers of humility

What it takes to become a professional singer

investing in yourself

Dealing with loss and grief

What a perfect day would look like to her

The importance of tears

Who she thinks of when she thinks of the world successful

Why she hates the word moist

Why she decided for art and against taking over the design empire of her mother

100 Books Challenge

Reach out to Tash and Port Joana

Follow Port Joanna:

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portjoanna/

Follow  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portjoanna/

Tash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portjoanna/?hl=de

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/port_joanna

Website: http://port-joanna.com

Show notes

Recommended Books 

The Subtle Art Of Not giving A Fuck -- Mark Manson

Bad Feminist -- Roxanne Gay

Recommended Artist

Anderson Park

Her

I have a very special guest today in the Grow Podcast: Tash from Port Joana. Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu is as awesome as her name is long.

I am very happy that she found some time in her busy schedule to do the podcast with me. One of the goals of my psychology podcast is to portray extraordinary people who are successful in their own way. Tash definitely fits these criteria. She has a playful and hilarious way of describing her journey from Zimbabwe to the stages of Germany where she entertains thousands of people.

To me, success is when people actively design their life after their true desires and add value to the world. Even when it means to go against the grain. Tash very early decided against taking over her family empire because she wanted to follow her own calling in life. I think in this conversation there is a gold nugget for everybody.

Tash's journey is nothing short of a spectacular success story and I am excited to see whats next in her adventure.

Who is Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu?

Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu is an actress, musician, and lyricist born and raised in the city of kings, Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. She is a determined lover of all arts who exerts herself into learning from the arts as well as expressing herself through arts.

She aims to inspire and motivate through her music and also to talk about forbidden topics and politics to keep people aware of the poison in the world. Her concerts have been said to be comic but also pregnant with food for thought. Her personality shines through her eclectic music and her soul through her ability to house a role.

What is this episode about?

in our wide-ranging conversation, Natasha Nomathamsanqawenkosi Manzungu and I discuss  and I cover many topics, including:

How she became a singer

What her childhood looked like

The dangers of humility

What it takes to become a professional singer

investing in yourself

Dealing with loss and grief

What a perfect day would look like to her

The importance of tears

Who she thinks of when she thinks of the world successful

Why she hates the word moist

Why she decided for art and against taking over the design empire of her mother

100 Books Challenge

Reach out to Tash and Port Joana

Follow Port Joanna:

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portjoanna/

Follow  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portjoanna/

Tash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portjoanna/?hl=de

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/port_joanna

Website: http://port-joanna.com

Show notes

Recommended Books 

The Subtle Art Of Not giving A Fuck -- Mark Manson

Bad Feminist -- Roxanne Gay

Recommended Artist

Anderson Park

Her