IS THIS IT?

IS THIS IT?

By Dana GrinbergaEducationSelf-Improvement
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  • From Zero to Millions, Sach Kukadia on Changing the Fashion and Jewelry Industry | EP 63

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    In this episode we will uncover a true entrepreneurs mindset and how do you create original and successful multimillion pound businesses, relationship role in career success, attracting the right people into your life and the most impactful marketing strategies that have helped Sach scale his businesses.

    We will also cover :

    Sach’s purpose

    The things that allowed Sach to keep going despite his purpose being money driven

    How to access intuitive knowledge and wisdom that we inherently possess, that’s accessible to us at any given moment?

    What is SecretSales.com?

    What is 7879?

    The formula of turning ideas into something tangible.

    Marketing tips for startups



    About the Guest:

    Sach Kukadia is a serial entrepreneur, non-executive director, chairman, board advisor and angel investor. Founder of innovative luxury investment Jewelry brand 7879. He launched his first start-up, SecretSales.com at the age of 22 and over a period of ten years, raised £24 through leading venture capital institutions and drove annual sales of £47m. He eventually sold the business to a London based private equity firm in 2017. 


    Find Sach on https://www.instagram.com/secretsach/


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    1 hr 8 min
  • Ibrahim Mahama on Ghana, Gratitude, and the Power of Art in Shaping Futures | EP 62

    Episode 62 of IS THIS IT? podcast, we are featuring the inspiring Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Red Clay Studio, Savannah Centre for Contemporary Arts and Nkrumah Volini. Join us in an enlightening episode as we sit down with the remarkable Ibrahim Mahama, an acclaimed artist hailing from Ghana. Ibrahim shares profound insights into the intersection of art and life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in our creative journeys. Explore his unique perspective on reducing waste and the transformative power of art in shaping a more conscious world. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that encourages us to be less wasteful, more grateful, and to embrace the transformative potential of art in our lives.

    About the guest:
    Meet Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist of monumental installations. Founder of Red Clay Studio, Savannah Centre for Contemporary Arts, and Nkrumah Volini, Mahama earned a Master of Fine Arts in 2013 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2010 from Kwame Nkrumah University. Known for transforming found objects, he gained global recognition for draping buildings in old jute sacks. Controversies and legal battles mark his journey, but his impact resonates globally, exhibited at prestigious events like the Venice Biennale and the Biennale of Sydney.
    Find Ibrahim on https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimmahama3/

    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp

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    1 hr 23 min
  • The Shocking Reality on the Food You Eat, Media You Watch: Robbie Lockie Exposes the Truths | Ep 61

    Today's episode of IS THIS IT? podcast, featuring the inspiring Robbie Lockie, co-founder and board director of Plant Based News (PBN), Robbie has been instrumental in creating a global platform that raises awareness about the benefits of plant-based diets, animal rights, and environmental sustainability. Tune in as they break the myth about vegan, food, news and his path to success of growing a channel that they had founded.


    About the Guest:

    Robbie is passionate environmental activist, digital campaigner, entrepreneur, and multimedia creative who has dedicated their life to promoting ethical, sustainable, and compassionate living. Cofounding Plant Based News, it has grown exponentially, providing informative and inspiring content for a diverse audience interested in plant-based living, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Under Robbie and Klaus’ leadership, PBN has evolved into a multimedia platform that includes a website, social media channels, a YouTube channel, and even a podcast. The platform has garnered millions of views and subscribers, becoming an influential voice in the plant-based movement. Notably, Robbie is also the founder of World Plant Milk Day, an annual celebration promoting the benefits of plant-based milk alternatives.


    Find Robbie on https://www.instagram.com/robbie_lockie/?hl=en ; https://www.instagram.com/plantbasednews/?hl=en


    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp


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    1 hr 55 min
  • Unlocking Beauty Secrets: Mariana Eidelkind's Journey from Burnout to Beauty Empire | EP 60

    Today's episode of IS THIS IT? podcast, featuring the inspiring Mariana Eidelkind, founder of the successful beauty salon, Oblique. In this candid conversation, Mariana shares her journey from starting Oblique to the incredible success it has become. She delves into manifesting her dream partner, the powerful habits that have fueled her achievements, and the challenging experience of facing burnout from her demanding work. Tune in for an insightful discussion with Mariana as she unveils the highs, lows, and lessons learned on her path to success in the beauty industry.

    About the Guest:
    Meet Mariana Eidelkind, the Founder of Oblique Beauty House. Armed with degrees from the Estonian Business School and MGIMO in Moscow, Mariana embarked on her career journey in the early 2000s. Serving as the Creative Director at Marc & Andre Paris, she played a pivotal role in elevating the business from a small factory to a prominent fashion house, selling nearly 1 million garments across Russia, CIS, and Turkey. In her mid-20s, alongside her Marc&Andre responsibilities, Mariana served as a special advisor to the CEO of the World Fashion Channel, shaping its PR strategy for a vast viewership of over 250 million in Russia and CIS. Spotting an opportunity in the UK beauty sector in 2016, Mariana acquired a local nail salon and launched Oblique Nails / Beauty.
    Find Mariana on https://www.instagram.com/mariana.eidel/
    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp
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    1 hr 12 min
  • Conquering Mental Health Disorders: OneWave's Remarkable Impact with founder Grant Trebilco | EP 59

    Today’s guest Grant Trebilco shares his story of coming to terms with his mental health problems in a highly stigmatized place and time, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ending up in a mental health ward after a manic episode. Grant shares how he turned his life around, but also lives of tens of thousands of other people - through power of salt therapy by surfing in the ocean, community and a splash of color. Tune is for a hearteningly positive and inspiring episode that will benefit not only those suffering from mental health problems, but also those who know someone who does, or simply want to learn a few valuable lessons on how to lead a happier life.

    About the Guest:
    Grant is a founder of OneWave,  a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health with a simple recipe...saltwater therapy, surfing and fluro. Since launching in March 2013 OneWave has created a global impact, raising awareness and reducing social stigmas around mental health issues through their Fluro Friday Sessions and has since gone viral, with sessions held at more than 200 beaches across more than 50 countries, from New Zealand to Norway. OneWave also runs 'Free the Funk' Programs in schools and workplaces, which have impacted more than 45,000 people.
    1:09 Intro
    2:14 What happened to your life and why you decided to found OneWave?
    03:23 Hidden struggles of a person with mental health disorder
    05:40 What is bipolar disorder?
    12:17 How OneWave community helped him overcome his bipolar disorder? 
    19:10 What is Anti Bad Vibe Circle?
    20:49 What is the heart of a growing community?
    24:20 What is OneWave Free the Funk school challenge?
    28:27 What is the impact being out there in public and even Price Harry and Meghan to visit you?
    30:14 How have the mental health issue topic changed now?
    33:42 What is your purpose?
    37:43 Being in all these communities like OneWave and Anti Bad Vibe Circle, what is the most valuable lesson that stuck with you?
    Find Grant on https://www.instagram.com/granttrebilco/ ; https://www.instagram.com/onewaveisallittakes/
    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp
    Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast
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    50 min
  • Sabrina Stocker: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Her PR Top Secrets | EP 58

    Episode 58 of IS THIS IT? podcast, we have Sabrina Stocker sharing her journey from being a tennis player turned Forbes featured entrepreneur, international speaker, and a semi-finalist for the BBC One show, The Apprentice.Sabrina is the Founder of Two Comma PR, turning the stories of brands into profits using the power of public relations.

    About the Guest:
    Sabrina Stocker is an Entrepreneur and Founder of My Tennis Events and former participant on BBC One's The Apprentice. A former tennis coach and player, Sabrina studied for her MBA at Edinburgh Business School, where she became the youngest person ever to graduate.
    Combining her sports and business knowledge, Sabrina started her own events company, running tennis tournaments for children. She successfully grew her tennis business to a six -figure venture by the age of 22. During the lockdown, from her sofa, she launched a software company rapidly gaining 350 ,000 subscribers in six weeks. Now she guides brands to fame and profitability within 90 days.
    1:27 Intro
    2:28 How would you describe your mindset?
    4:18 Productivity hacks you learned
    5:17 Prerequisites of an entrepreneur
    7:12 First venture at 14 years old
    10:12 Six figure business at the age of 22
    14:44 Experience in Apprentice show
    17:25 Step by step guide to visualization / manifestation
    22:48 Impactful lessons from The Apprentice Show
    25:17 Pros and cons of working remotely
    28:45 What is a PR business?
    36:29 Mistakes people make when they want to market themselves
    38:09 Main advice to coaches and solopreneurs to stand out from the crowd
    41:52 What is your purpose in life?
    48:05 Recipe for happiness
    Find Sabrina on https://www.instagram.com/sabrinastocker.r/ ;
    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp
    Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast
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    49 min
  • From a Dropout to an Award-Winning Oxford Scientist- Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan Shares His Secrets to Success | Ep57

    Delve into Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan’s journey from being a high school dropout to obtain his PhD from the University of Oxford and as a Fulbright scholar at Harvard University. Pradeep’s life was full of unexpected twists and turns, from fleeing war-torn Sri Lanka to battling poverty in a rough London neighborhood.


    About the Guest:

    Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan, a high school dropout turned academic, turned scientist turned entrepreneur with a very unlikely story of success through resilience. He got rejected countless times before being accepted to Harvard. He became the first in history to win British, European and American young scientist award in one year. He went on to discover and develop new drugs and become a Vice President of a Biotech company with a revenue of 1.6 billion USD. He is currently the CEO of Donsfield - a global business and trade development firm.


    Pradeep’s Intro

    Why did you dropout of high school?

    Weightlifting and the discipline.

    Falling into a four hour comma.

    Embarking on the academic journey. How can you get into Harvard and Oxford universities?

    Journey to being a scientist.

    Becoming an associate professor. How to become the youngest associate professor in the industry and start producing drugs in record time.

    From academic field to entrepreneurship.

    What is your motivation?

    What is your purpose?

    Patience is a not a virtue.

    Founding an 8-figure e-commerce company from scratch.

    Secret recipe to happiness.


    Find Pradeep on https://www.linkedin.com/in/pksacitharan/.


    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp


    ⁠Watch video episode here ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast


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    1 hr 28 min
  • Career vs Motherhood: Nicole Bremner's Honest Take on the Modern Woman's Dilemma | Ep 56

    Episode Overview:

    Your journey in starting as a property professional: Relocate to New York, start as a property professional from a financial advisor.

    Your time working in New York: Experience life as an employee in a New York bank.

    Start building your property portfolio in the UK: Learn what to do and gain an advantage in property starting in 2013.

    How you can build a community: Embrace the mission of sharing knowledge, build a property community, and introduce crowd funding.

    Why did your marriage fail: After 17 years, you and your partner grew into different people.

    Your family formula: Unveil the perfect family formula for you.

    Finding your new love: After some years, discover hope in love and learn what it's like to live with a new partner and your own kids.

    Existential crisis of being a mother: Being a mom is great, but you're not only defined by having kids.

    Losing the real estate portfolio you built: In 2019, face the challenge of losing everything you built in your real estate portfolio.

    How you suffered from depression and trauma: When you're close to losing it all, share your experiences in both marriage and career.

    What is your purpose in life: Share your purpose in life.

    How to improve financial situations: Share insights on fixing someone's financial situation through property investment.

    How did you end up being successful today: Spill the secrets to your current success.

    Secret to Happiness: Share your personal approach to finding happiness.

    About the Guest:

    Nicole Bremner is an author, podcast host, angel investor and property professional. After a decade working in banking in Sydney, London and New York, Nicole made a move into property development in 2009 alongside raising her three young children. Nicole’s self-titled property and lifestyle podcast is in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Her first book, Bricking It, tells the story of her journey from stay at home mum to multi-million pound property developer. Nicole is frequently a guest on other podcasts speaking openly about becoming treacherously close to losing it all and the toll it had on her marriage, mental and physical health.

    Find Nicole on https://www.instagram.com/nsbremner/ ; https://www.nicolebremner.com/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/

    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp

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    1 hr 29 min
  • How is Gen Z Revolutionizing Fashion and Disrupting Carbon Footprint with Roni GamZon | EP 55

    Episode Overview:

    Roni’s Introduction: Learn about Roni’s background and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur

    How her family lineage shaped her journey: Coming from a family of both engineer and entrepreneur, Roni shares how she tried to stay in the course of being just a normal employee

    First job as an engineer: Trying to stay away from entrepreneurship, Roni was assigned as a UI/UX designer of a startup company

    What is her inspiration in life: Roni shares what inspires her to as a person, a woman and an entrepreneur

    How did she find her passion: A light-hearted tale of how Roni fell in love with the fashion industry

    Being a Gen Z consultant: Roni sheds light as she shares Gen Z’s consumer behavior

    Building her first startup “BioFluff”: Roni shares her experiences, learnings and inspiration in putting up her first startup

    Finding Purpose: Roni talks about her journey to discovering her purpose in life

    Secret to Happiness: Roni shares her personal approach to finding happiness.

    About the Guest:

    Roni GamZon @ronigamzon is a 4th generation entrepreneur, originally Israeli, but living in the Fashion capital, Paris. Roni's life mission is to accelerate circularity in the luxury and fashion industry, in a way that preserves inspiration and creativity, rather than restrict it. She is 23 years old (Gen Z) and is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Bio-Fluff, the world's first plant-based alternative to animal-based and plastic-based fur. She is also an advisor at Spin Ventures, a venture capital on a mission to accelerate circularity in the consumer space.

    Find Roni on https://www.instagram.com/ronigamzon/ ; https://www.instagram.com/savian.bio/?img_index=1 ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-gamzon

    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp

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    57 min
  • Tech for Good: Empowering Longevity with Michael Geer | Ep 54

    Join us in this newest episode with Michael Geer - a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of @humanityapp - an app that helps you track and reverse your biological age, who was also in the founding team of Badoo- the first online dating platform giant, and COO of AnchorFree- one of the biggest VPN providers in the world .

    Michael shares how we can all age more gracefully while living healthier, how his dream of being astronaut lead him to become an engineer but an unexpected changed his path completely and made him move to Russia to where he co-created BADOO - the largest online dating site in the world that started the online dating app scene; lessons he learned from growing Anchor Free to 900 million users, the personality traits every aspiring entrepreneur should have and what’s the purpose behind his life’s work.
    Key Topics Discussed:
    Michael’s introduction: Learn about Michael’s background co-founder of Badoo, COO of Anchor Free, and the initial dream of becoming an astronaut.
    Entry into Tech and VPN Industry: Belief in providing people access to information and privacy.
    Humankind and Empowering People: Michael's belief that the desire for connection and understanding is innate in humans.Introduction to Humanity App: Overview of Humanity as a navigation app for health.
    Longevity and World Wide Web Analogies: importance of longevity and how there might be "World Wide Web type pieces" in health that can make a significant impact on a global scale.
    Innovation in Health: High costs associated with obtaining health data, particularly in clinical trials, and proposes opening up data for broader accessibility.
    Entrepreneurial Advice: Entrepreneurship in the health space, advising entrepreneurs to focus on creating something that stands out and influences the entire system positively.
    Generative AI and Latent Space: Explanation of how generative AI and Latent Space work, highlighting their ability to understand relationships within data.
    Entrepreneurial Traits: g the ability to pick ideas with a decent success rate and being open to learning and asking "stupid questions."
    Patterns and Habits: Concludes with a broad question about any patterns, habits, or beliefs that the interviewee has identified through their experiences, suggesting a desire to extract general lessons or principles.
    About the Guest:
    Michael Geer is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of @humanityapp - an app that helps you track and reverse your biological age, who was also in the founding team of Badoo- the first online dating platform giant, and COO of AnchorFree- one of the biggest VPN providers in the world .
    Find Michael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeldgeer/?hl=en
    Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp

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    1 hr 37 min

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