In this new episode we delve into the extraordinary journey of a remarkable Kurdish refugee Donna Sherwani who crossed the Indian Ocean with her family in a fishing boat in the hopes of seeking a better life in Australia. 

Donna's life began in the shadow of adversity, as her family fled the brutal "Anfal" ethnic-cleansing campaign in the late 1980s, during one of the darkest chapters in Kurdish history. Arriving in Australia as a teenager, Donna embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. She not only redefined her name but also her destiny. She is a refugee advocate, a lawyer, a teacher, an aspiring writer, an entrepreneur and a CEO. 

In our episode, we will delve into Donna's path from being a refugee to Lawyer, as she continues to seek opportunities to change the narrative on racial discrimination in local and international policies. She is also using her work to create a positive impact in society by using fashion as her tool to promote social justice and empower the next generation by creating cruelty free, vegan, ethical and sustainable designer bags. 

Donna will also share the surprising similarities between Korean and Kurdish cultures and her love story that spanned continents. Join us for a heartwarming and thought-provoking conversation with Donna Sherwani, a true embodiment of resilience and the power of love in transcending borders.

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0:00 - Intro

02:18 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

05:37 - Earlier years

10:56 - Education

21:31 - Career

1:29:35 - Kind Rebel/Podcast/Book/Kid’s Art Collection

1:48:45 - Relationship

2:13:00 - Health

2:20:05 - Future plans

2:21:30 - Podcast tradition

2:32:16 - Closing positive message

Follow Donna:

Donna's personal IG account: https://www.instagram.com/kind_rebel/ 

Shér & Seo's IG account: https://www.instagram.com/sherseo_official/ 

Donna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%ABdonna-sherwani-271476139/   

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In this episode, we are joined by a communication coach who possesses a unique blend of expertise, multicultural experiences, and a deep understanding of the challenges women often encounter in the workplace. With a background in science and a heritage that spans Chinese-Canadian roots, our guest, Erika Ng, has immersed herself in various cultures.

Erika’s journey as a minority in diverse cultural contexts has provided invaluable insights into communication nuances and the significance of grasping cultural dynamics. This expertise has enabled her to assist clients in navigating diverse work environments and improving their communication skills by offering context and shedding light on cultural factors that influence behaviour.

Erika has gained profound insights into the challenges faced by professionals in male-dominated industries. She has seen firsthand how effective communication can bring about transformation, enabling individuals to assert themselves, lead with confidence, and establish boundaries for success.

Erika offers practical guidance, easy-to-follow tips, and a fresh perspective on the importance of effective communication. Her goal is to empower individuals to find their voice, communicate with impact, and thrive in their careers. Whether it's mastering public speaking, developing leadership skills, or setting boundaries, they provide actionable strategies that listeners can immediately implement to enhance professional relationships and elevate their presence in the workplace.

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0:00 - Intro

02:20 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

03:30 - Earlier years

08:43 - Education

11:57 - Career

1:11:57 - Podcast

1:26:55 - Relationship

1:38:25 - Health

1:43:50 - Future plans

1:45:10 - Podcast tradition

1:46:15 - Closing positive message

Follow Erika:

Website: Bettersaid.org

LinkedIn: erika.bettersaid

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Have you been contemplating a career transition lately and not sure where to start? If the answer is yes then this episode is for you, so be sure to listen as it might just be the answer you're looking for.

In today’s episode we're delving deep into the art of career transitions – from navigating between different career paths to uncovering your true passion. We'll be addressing the challenges of feeling stuck in your current career and much more. And we have an extraordinary guest with us, Mustafa Ammar, who is here to share his remarkable journey as a career shapeshifter.

Mustafa's story is truly inspiring. From being an author to a startup founder, coach, diplomat, investment banker, and pharmacist, he has truly mastered the art of evolving across diverse career paths.

We're absolutely thrilled to have Mustafa, the Founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, on our show. He's here to not only recount his journey but also to provide invaluable insights into how each of us can embrace the path of a career shapeshifter or find that dream career we've been longing for.

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0:00 - Intro

01:46 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

05:18 - Earlier years

07:28 - Education

11:00 - Career

1:12:08 - Books

1:16:10 - Relationship and Health

1:26:26 - Future plans

1:31:14 - Podcast tradition

1:32:25 - Closing positive message

Follow Mustafa:

Website: https://thepassionmba.com/ and https://mustafaammar.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/me?trk=p_mwlite_feed_updates-secondary_nav

Instagram: (@ThePassionMBA) https://www.instagram.com/thepassionmba/ 

Coach recommendation:

Jack canfield - https://jackcanfield.com/ 

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In this episode, we tackle the pervasive issue of self-doubt, which often becomes the biggest barrier to unlocking one's true potential. Many individuals inadvertently hinder their own progress, attempting to combat their inner critic with tools like determination and willpower, only to find it exacerbates the problem.

Our guest, Laura Artero, is an expert in hypnotherapy, NLP coaching, and mindfulness. Instead of battling the inner critic, she uses different approaches to initiate peaceful dialogue that addresses the root causes of obstacles. This transformation liberates individuals, allowing them to grasp the life opportunities they were meant for.

With a decade of experience, Laura now works one-on-one with clients, reshaping their perception of what's achievable in life. Join us to discover this transformative approach to self-doubt and learn how it can unlock your true potential.

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0:00 - Intro

01:40 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

02:30 - Earlier years

03:20 - Education

04:36 - Career

57:40 - Masterclass

1:00:05 - Relationship

1:07:35 - Health

1:08:48 - Future plans

1:12:50 - Podcast tradition

1:14:10 - Closing positive message

Follow Laura:

Website: www.lauraartero.com

Instagram: @laura.artero

FREE Hypo-Meditation: https://lauraartero.com/lana

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#SelfDoubt #PersonalDevelopment #OvercomingSelfDoubt #Mindfulness #Hypnotherapy #NLP #InnerCriticism #UnlockYourPotential #SelfEmpowerment #PositiveMindset #BelieveInYourself #SelfImprovement #MindsetTransformation  #ConfidenceBuilding #SelfHelp #InnerPeace #LifeOpportunities #PositiveChange #SelfEsteem #SuccessMindset #hypnobirth #mindfulness #fear #behappy #enjoylife #meditation #yoga #transformation #therapy #success #motivation #inspiration #goals #dreams #achievement #mindset #focus #determination #leadership #selfdevelopment #personaldevelopment #growth #ambition #entrepreneur #hardwork #wisdom #believeinyourself #inspire #extraordinary #power #achievement #liveyourbestlife #podcast 

Today, we're diving deep into the world of sharpening individual and collective business effectiveness through strategy and emotional intelligence. And our special guest who is joining us for this insightful conversation – Faris Aranki, who has crafted a formal methodology to achieve just that.

Faris is the Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting company. His journey began as a school teacher and later led to the creation of his own thriving firm, this is a testament to the power of transformation and success.

In this episode, Faris will not only share his remarkable personal story but also offer invaluable advice on how each of us can pivot our career paths and achieve remarkable success in our endeavours.

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0:00 - Intro

01:24 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

01:57 - Earlier years and how you grew up?

05:40 - Education

08:18 - Career

1:01:31 - Relationship

1:08:12 - Health

1:12:03 - Future plans

1:13:52 - Podcast tradition

1:15:55 - Closing positive message

Follow Faris:

Website: https://Www.shiageto.com and https://farisaranki.medium.com/ 

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farisaranki/ 

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#BusinessEffectiveness #EmotionalIntelligence #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #SuccessStories #CareerTransformation #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #CareerAdvice #SuccessTips #AchieveYourGoals #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurialJourney #CareerSuccess #StrategicThinking #TransformationalLeadership #GoalAchievement #BusinessConsulting #school #schoolteacher #businessowner #business #owner #business #effectiveness #sharpening #individual #collective #strategy #emotional #intelligence #insightful #conversation #methodology #ceo #founder #consulting #company #power #transformation #success #motivational  #motivation #inspiration #inspirational #goals #dreams #achievement #mindset #selfimprovement #focus #determination #leadership #selfdevelopment #personaldevelopment #growth #ambition #entrepreneur #hardwork #wisdom #believeinyourself #inspire #extraordinary #achievement #liveyourbestlife #podcast #newvideo #newepisode #career #pivot

In this episode part 2, we have an extraordinary guest, Jamie Meyer, who is not just a traveller but also a remarkable entrepreneur. Jamie's journey is a testament to her relentless ambition and creativity. She founded her own company at the age of 27 and has dedicated her life to creating alternatives that empower people to make choices.

Her story is one of overcoming challenges, including health issues, personal struggles, and navigating through challenging relationships. Despite these hardships, Jamie's determination led her to a career as a fashion designer, becoming a General Manager, and ultimately launching her own business.

At the age of 30, Jamie embarked on a journey to explore the world, driven by a profound love for travel and adventure. She's explored diverse places, embraced challenges, and continues to evolve as an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, advisor, speaker, and designer. Her mission is clear: to transform limitations, ask the tough questions, and help people become the architects of their own reality.

Jamie's life is a testament to her unyielding spirit and ambition. She's lived life to the fullest, pushing boundaries, and plans to keep conquering new horizons. Her story is a source of inspiration for anyone seeking to follow their dreams and make a meaningful impact in the world.

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0:00 - Intro

0:05 - Travel

15:21 - Relationship

40:00 - Health

54:09 - Future plans

58:05 - Podcast tradition

58:44 - Closing positive message

Follow Jamie:

Website: www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com and www.ninecarat.net 

LinkedIn: @jamiemeyer-ent and @ninecaratsuccess

Instagram: @jamiemeyer.ent and @ninecarat.success

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In this episode part 1, we have an extraordinary guest, Jamie Meyer, who is not just a traveller but also a remarkable entrepreneur. Jamie's journey is a testament to her relentless ambition and creativity. She founded her own company at the age of 27 and has dedicated her life to creating alternatives that empower people to make choices.

Her story is one of overcoming challenges, including health issues, personal struggles, and navigating through challenging relationships. Despite these hardships, Jamie's determination led her to a career as a fashion designer, becoming a General Manager, and ultimately launching her own business.

At the age of 30, Jamie embarked on a journey to explore the world, driven by a profound love for travel and adventure. She's explored diverse places, embraced challenges, and continues to evolve as an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, advisor, speaker, and designer. Her mission is clear: to transform limitations, ask the tough questions, and help people become the architects of their own reality.

Jamie's life is a testament to her unyielding spirit and ambition. She's lived life to the fullest, pushing boundaries, and plans to keep conquering new horizons. Her story is a source of inspiration for anyone seeking to follow their dreams and make a meaningful impact in the world.

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0:00 - Intro

02:25 - Who are you? and what mission are you on?

03:00 - Earlier years

10:24 - Education

20:05 - Career

…to be continued in part 2.

Follow Jamie:

Website: www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com and www.ninecarat.net 

LinkedIn: @jamiemeyer-ent and @ninecaratsuccess

Instagram: @jamiemeyer.ent and @ninecarat.success

Follow our social channel:

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#powerwoman #womanpower #womanownedbusiness #womanentrepreneur #businessowner #business #owner #pathtosuccess #success #motivation #motivational #inspiration #inspirational #goals #dreams #achievement #mindset #selfimprovement #focus #determination #leadership #selfdevelopment #personaldevelopment #growth #ambition #entrepreneur #hardwork #wisdom #believeinyourself #inspire #extraordinary #power #achievement

Today's topic is all about the art of launching a business from scratch, starting with absolutely no funds and transforming it into a profitable venture. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the incredible journey of an individual who turned their life around after leaving school, rising to become a business owner despite lacking prior experience or a university degree.

Our guest is Brent Jacobs, his story is a testament to the power of determination and innovation, and he's here to share his experiences and narrative with the aim of sparking inspiration and motivation within each of us. Get ready to take that crucial first step towards turning your dreams into tangible accomplishments.

We're truly thrilled to welcome Brent, a marketing expert. He's here to not only share his personal journey, but also to offer insights into how he has built his career. Moreover, he's bringing a mission – a mission to equip us all with the knowledge and courage to act upon our aspirations and craft our ideal careers. 

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0:00 - Intro

01:43 - Who are you? 

02:30 - Earlier years and how you grew up?

05:26 - Education

16:30 - Career

1:17:22 - Relationship

1:35:52 - Health

1:48:36 - Future plans

1:50:25 - Podcast tradition

1:53:05 - Closing positive message

Follow Brent:

Website: https://brent-jacobs.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessexperience/ 

Book Recommendation:

- Mastering the Complex Sale: How to Compete and Win When the Stakes are High by Jeff Thull - https://amzn.to/3OQAHig

- Sell Like Crazy: How To Get As Many Clients, Customers and Sales As You Can Possibly Handle by Sabri Suby - https://amzn.to/3qCB20a 

- The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss - https://amzn.to/45HrO1y 

Course Recommendation:

- Drop Ship Lifestyle by Anton Kraly - https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/ 

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Today, we're delving into the realm of nurturing sleep for your precious little ones through gentle and effective solutions. But that's not all – we have an extraordinary story to unfold about a mother's journey from parenthood to becoming an expert in Infant & Child Sleep.

Joining us as our guest is none other than Jade Zammit. Jade's role as an Infant & Child Sleep Consultant brings a unique perspective that promises to enlighten and inspire.

In this episode, Jade will unveil her exceptional expertise in crafting holistic solutions for sleep challenges that transform families' lives. Brace yourselves for a captivating narrative as she shares her personal journey, unwavering mission, and invaluable advice that she's excited to share with us.

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00:00 - Intro

01:59 - Guest intro

03:19 - Education & background

08:40 - Career path and career transition

20:10 - What is your current role and how is it different to previous roles?

21:50 - How did you take your challenge and turn it into a career path?

25:20 - What was it like getting into the business side of your work?

27:12 - When losing creativity and inspiration, how do you find it and go back on track?

29:45 - How did you find your business coach?

31:40 - How do you manage your business? Do you have employees?

32:45 - How do you train infants to 7 year olds to sleep based on a schedule?

35:45 - How many sessions do you do to then create a sleep plan and then follow up afterwards?

37:35 - What are the Do’s and Don’ts that new parents should know but no one tells them?

40:59 - How should you set up the room to help with sleeping?

42:30 - How does the child adapt to the night and day environment and still be able to sleep?

43:45 - Does sleep training and learning a sleep schedule and pattern at a young age also impact us later on? 

45:19 - What should you do to help the infant to get more deep sleep?

47:55 - What are the different techniques that you use to train kids to sleep?

49:10 - Does the amount of sleep change as infants grow?

50:04 - Does keeping them active between sleep help kids sleep longer?

51:06 - What sort of activities do you recommend for kids to help them sleep and support their growth?

51:58 - How long before bedtime should you allow kids to be active?

52:43 - Does giving kids a bath before bed help them sleep better?

53:41 - What are the common mistakes you often see when parents come to you for help?

53:34 - What are some of the challenges you faced when you got into this career path? And how did you overcome them?

56:25 - How do you define who is the right client for you?

57:50 - What are some of the rewards and benefits that you got from this career path?

1:00:08 - What advice would you give if someone wants to take a similar path as you? 

1:00:50 - Relationship

1:05:28 - Health

1:07:29 - Future plans

1:08:36 - Podcast tradition

1:09:31 - What is the one takeaway that you want the audience to get from this episode?

1:10:16 - Guest's final words

1:11:30 - Closing positive message

Follow Jade:

Website: https://www.beyondthestars.co.uk

E-Book: https://www.beyondthestars.co.uk/ebook

Instagram: (@jadesleepnanny)  https://www.instagram.com/jadesleepnanny/ 

Facebook: (@jadesleepnanny) 

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Business Coach:

Lisa Johnson’s website: https://www.lisajohnson.com/ 

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Get ready for today’s episode where we dive into the world of successful entrepreneurship as we explore the ins and outs of running a business. From the challenges to the incredible benefits, we've got it all covered.

We have a very special guest joining us today – none other than the remarkable Tishco Gurdji. As a successful business owner, Tishco brings a wealth of experience to the table, having successfully managed several diverse businesses over the years.

In this episode, Tishco will be shedding light on the intricacies of running a business, with a particular focus on his expertise in the laundry business. Get ready to hear his fascinating journey, filled with valuable insights and advice that he's eager to share with all aspiring entrepreneurs.

So, tune in and join us as we learn from the best. Tishco is here to inspire and enlighten us about his remarkable journey so far and his exciting plans for the future. 

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00:00 - Intro

01:55 - Who are you? 

06:16 - Tell us a little about how you grew up in the Netherlands?

08:00 - How did you deal with racism? 

12:55 - At what age did you move to the UK and what was education like?

26:30 - What was your dream career? And did you go to University? 

29:40 - Was it your family business that inspired you and led you into business?

38:60 - How long did you have the business for and why did you not continue with it? 

41:39 - What made you buy the laundry business?

53:26 - Does this type of business have fairly low risk and has a high turnover?

56:50 - What strategy do you use to get more customers?

58:00 - Do you use social media for advertising?

59:40 - Has the rise of living costs and electricity brought more customers for your business?

1:01:20 - What are some challenges you faced while setting up the business?

1:06:30 - For some business location is important, is that the case for your line of business as well?

1:08:05 - What did you learn from this business?

1:10:19 - What advice would you give if someone wants to take a similar path as you? 

1:13:20 - What has inspired you to take an interest in programming?

1:15:05 - What approach are you taking to learn programming?

1:20:20 - Has your career path and businesses impacted your relationships?

1:22:25 - How are you managing work-life balance?

1:25:15 - How do you maintain good health?

1:26:37 - What do you do to switch off and take a break?

1:28:15 - What is next on your journey?

1:29:00 - How can our listeners support you on your journey?

1:31:25 - Podcast tradition

1:35:00 - What is the one takeaway that you want the audience to get from this episode?

1:35:35 - Do you have any final words?

1:36:25 - Where can people go to find out about you and your work?

1:37:00 - Closing positive message

Follow Tishco:

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tishco-g-9b585327b 

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