🟢 “You never build for the moment—the moment always arrives after it.” – Nadia Verjee

On this episode of Real People. Real Business, Host Izu Nwachukwu sits down with Nadia Verjee, Executive Director, Expo City Dubai, and Managing Director of Fitted, a full-service design studio.

With over two decades of experience across urban development, sustainability, international affairs, and global events, Nadia shares the remarkable journey behind Expo 2020 Dubai and the evolution of Expo City Dubai as a model for future cities.

✨ From leading through global challenges to creating thriving communities, Nadia discusses why the cities of tomorrow must be inclusive, sustainable, walkable, and built around people—not just infrastructure. She also shares powerful leadership lessons on service, excellence, integrity, and bringing others along on the journey.

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“Creators today don’t just need platforms—they need ownership, control, and real monetization.” – Julien HawariOn this episode of Real People. Real Business, Host Izu Nwachukwu sits down with Julien Hawari, Chief Executive Officer at Million.From leading a next-generation content monetization platform to reshaping how creators connect with their audiences—Julien shares powerful insights on the evolving creator economy and what it truly takes to build sustainable digital income.This conversation explores how creators can move beyond traditional platforms, take control of their content, and unlock new revenue streams while building deeper, more meaningful communities.🎧 Tune in now to understand where content creation is headed next.👉 Full episode link below 👇🏻Explore More:📘 Check out Izu's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/9-THRIVE-SIDE-HUSTLE-SUCCESS/dp/935847517X📘 Check out Izu's Book on Books.by: https://books.by/izu-nwachukwu🔗 Connect with Izu Nwachukwu (Host) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izu-nwachukwu-%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8F-47880510/🔗 Connect with Julien Hawari (Guest) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienhawari/#RealPeopleRealBusiness #CreatorEconomy #ContentCreation #DigitalMonetization #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startup #Podcast

On this episode of Real People Real Business, Host Izu Nwachukwu sits down with Dr. Khulood Saleh Al Marzooqi, corporate communications expert, public speaker, and specialist in community engagement within the Abu Dhabi government.

From nearly two decades of experience across tourism, culture, and communications—Dr. Khulood shares how intentional design, trust, and inclusivity shape thriving communities in today’s world.

This conversation dives into how social media, leadership, and cultural understanding come together to build stronger, more connected societies—especially in diverse environments like the UAE.

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• 🔗 Connect with Dr. Khulood Saleh Al Marzooqi (Guest) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-khulood-saleh-al-marzooqi-1767245a/

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“Technology should serve people — not the other way around.” – Sanmeet Singh Kochhar

On this episode of Real People Real Business, Host Izu Nwachukwu sits down with Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President & Business Head (Europe & AMEA) at HMD Global — the company behind Human Mobile Devices (formerly Nokia).

From leading across continents to redefining how technology fits into our daily lives, Sanmeet shares how purpose-driven innovation, sustainability, and accessibility are shaping the future of mobile technology.

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"Write your own story and be the owner of that story—because your life pattern is yours, not defined by others."Camila joins host Izu on Real People Real Business Podcast to discuss her journey and how DART supports startups beyond business setup, focusing on strategy, community, and sustainable growth.Explore More:📘 Check out Izu's Book: https://www.amazon.in/9-THRIVE-SIDE-HUSTLE-SUCCESS/dp/935847517X🔗 Connect with Izu Nwachukwu (Host) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izu-nwachukwu-%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8F-47880510/Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories!#businessgrowth #EntrepreneurshipJourney #StartupSupport #UAEBusiness #BusinessStrategy #WomenInBusiness #PodcastInterview #BusinessSetup #Leadership #RealPeopleRealBusiness #CamilaKacho #HostIzu #Mentorship #StartupSuccess #DartUAE