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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

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WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui 

Email I [email protected]

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

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

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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: [email protected]

Connect with Hina

WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ 

LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui 

INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings 

YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I [email protected]

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

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

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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 [email protected]

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

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

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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/

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WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
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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 [email protected]

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

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

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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 [email protected]

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

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

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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 [email protected]

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

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

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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

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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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

Check out Hina's books:

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