The Millennial Entrepreneur

Most parents don’t realise how many everyday “kids’ foods” could actually be harming their children’s gut health and long-term development. In this episode, Safa Alkubaisi — co-founder of So Nourished, the UAE-based brand redefining family nutrition — joins Sina Sadrzadeh to discuss how hidden ingredients, ultra-processed snacks, and modern eating habits are affecting kids more than we think.Safa shares how her journey as a mother of two led her to build a business helping families overcome picky eating, improve digestion, and bring nutrient-dense foods back to the table. From bone broth to tallow, she explains how ancestral nutrition can support the gut-brain connection and restore balance — without guilt, overwhelm, or impossible routines.🎙️ Watch if you want to learn:Why common children’s foods may be silently damaging their healthThe link between gut health and behaviour, focus, and immunityHow So Nourished is helping parents feed kids nutrient-dense meals with easeThe real story behind building a family-first food brand in the UAE🌿 About So Nourished:So Nourished is a brand founded by Safa Alkubaisi and Nina Pajevic, two mothers on a mission to make healthy eating simple. Their broth-based frozen cubes and clean cooking fats are designed for busy families — bridging the gap between convenience and nourishment.📸 Podcast IG: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/

Can sharing food pics on Instagram really lead to a global business? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina sits down with Asti, one of London’s top food bloggers and founder of Invyted, an influencer marketplace now working with global brands like Chipotle and Dunkin’.Asti shares how she turned a passion for trying new restaurants into a career, growing her Instagram and TikTok presence to 10,000+ followers and beyond during the pandemic. She explains how her firsthand struggles with influencer collaborations - endless emails, DMs, and messy bookings - inspired her to create Invyted, a platform that makes it easier for brands and creators to connect.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Aspiring content creators and influencers wanting to grow their platforms✅ Founders building tech-driven solutions in creator economy or marketplaces✅ Brands looking to understand influencer marketing from the creator sideWhat you’ll learn:📌 How Asti grew her food blog into a career through Instagram Reels & TikTok📌 The turning point from free meals to paid partnerships & hotel invites📌 Why she built Invyted to fix inefficiencies in brand–influencer collaborations📌 How to secure big-name clients like Chipotle & Dunkin’ as a startup📌 Practical tips for content creation: consistency, niche focus, trends & features📌 The hidden hard work behind food blogging: filming, editing & negotiations📌 How Invyted expanded beyond food into salons, events & international markets👉 Watch to the en for Asti’s advice to creators, her thoughts on underrated cuisines, and how you can connect with her on Invyted.#InfluencerMarketing #CreatorEconomy #FoodBlogging #TechStartup #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #ContentCreationTips---📸 Follow Asti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatwithast/?hl=en🌐 Learn more about Invyted: https://www.invyted.com/📸 Podcast IG: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment I Use: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV](https://amzn.to/31Os4fV

Money isn’t just numbers - it’s emotions, mindset, and the stories we tell ourselves. In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina sits down with Laura, a financial educator and personal finance influencer, to explore how our relationship with money shapes every financial decision we make. From growing up in a financially stressed household to building a career helping others master money, Laura shares practical tips, relatable stories, and powerful mindset shifts for anyone wanting financial confidence.This conversation unpacks how to tune out social media noise, avoid scams, start investing with small amounts, and build a strong foundation for long-term financial security - even during a cost-of-living crisis. Laura also addresses the unique challenges women face in finance and investing, and why accessible, jargon-free education is crucial for empowering the next generation.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Young professionals and entrepreneurs wanting to take control of their finances✅ Beginners looking for clear, simple investing advice✅ Anyone struggling with money confidence or financial overwhelmWhat you’ll learn:📌 Why our money habits are driven by emotion, not just logic📌 How to build a healthy relationship with money📌 Practical steps to take control during tough economic times📌 How to start investing - even with small amounts📌 The dangers of social media hype, scams & FOMO📌 Why financial education needs to be more inclusive and accessible📌 How to build long-term financial confidence through mindset & habits00:00: Intro01:00 Travel Adventure Sparks Career Rethink04:32 Money Anxiety and Secrecy11:56 Overcomplicated Investing Language Unveiled15:38 Emotional Wealth Over Financial Wealth22:37 Caution: Quick Money Myths26:41 Money Mindset and Self-Relationship30:22 Delayed Gratification and Financial Health35:20 Investing Knowledge for Longevity43:06 Women's Financial Exclusion History48:02 Money Beliefs and Wealth Perception👉 Watch to the end for actionable tips you can start using today - no matter your income, background, or experience level.#MoneyMindset #FinancialConfidence #InvestingForBeginners #WomenInFinance #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #PersonalFinanceTips📸 Follow Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura_ann_moore/?hl=en📸 Podcast IG: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm

Can hip hop culture help you understand entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, host Sina sits down with Dr. Tori Ellis - life and business coach, bestselling author, and founder of The Sound of Business -to explore how creativity, identity, and personal growth intersect with building a meaningful business.Tori’s journey began after a life-altering car accident pushed her to leave teaching and start over. From launching her coaching business to writing books that explain entrepreneurship through the lens of hip hop, Tori shares how staying imaginative and adaptable helped her thrive as a solopreneur and mother. She also opens up about self-publishing, creating youth programs, and balancing the realities of hustle culture with self-care and parenting.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Creatives and entrepreneurs looking to build businesses with soul✅ Parents and mompreneurs navigating work-life balance✅ Coaches, authors, and creators interested in self-publishing or youth empowermentWhat you’ll learn:📌 How hip hop can be used as a framework for teaching entrepreneurship📌 Why creativity and imagination are essential to long-term success📌 How Dr. Tori independently published her books and built her brand📌 The truth about hustle culture and what balance really looks like📌 How becoming a parent can reshape your business vision📌 Why self-compassion is a core tool in business and life📌 How to teach kids entrepreneurship through STEAM and mindfulness👉 Watch to the end for real talk on building a legacy, staying grounded, and using your life story to fuel your business journey.#CreativeEntrepreneur #HipHopAndBusiness #SelfPublishingTips #MompreneurLife #WorkLifeBalance #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurMindset📸 Connect with Dr. Tori Ellis:Instagram: @always_drtoriiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtorriellis🌐 Website: https://thesoundofbusiness.org📸 Podcast IG: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm"

Can you really take on billion-dollar brands like Colgate and Oral-B with a sustainable startup? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina sits down with Hayley Costanzo, co-founder of Parla, a UK-based oral care brand on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic and harsh chemicals from your daily routine.Featured on Dragon’s Den, Parla is shaking up one of the most traditional FMCG markets—replacing palm oil, SLS, and wasteful packaging with stylish, dentist-formulated, planet-friendly products. In this candid conversation, Hayley shares how they went from startup idea to securing shelf space in Boots, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, and Ocado within the same year, all while building a loyal community through organic content, education, and word-of-mouth.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Founders building sustainable or ethical consumer brands✅ FMCG entrepreneurs navigating retail, DTC, and omnichannel growth✅ Marketers and creatives looking for real-world brand-building case studiesWhat you’ll learn:📌 How Parla is disrupting the oral care market with sustainability at its core📌 What it’s like pitching—and scaling—after Dragon’s Den📌 Why founder-led content is more powerful than paid ads📌 Tips for winning retail shelf space while maintaining strong DTC channels📌 How to educate consumers and shift generational buying habits📌 Why B Corp certification and community feedback are game changers📌 The long-term vision for Parla’s growth and product innovation👉 Watch to the end to learn how Hayley and her team are making sustainable oral care the new normal—without compromising on clinical standards, design, or scale.00:00 Toothpaste Market Monopoly Insights04:10 Challenging Toothpaste Buying Habits09:27 "Plastic-Free Oral Care Challenge"13:06 Direct-to-Consumer Sustainability Model17:20 Changing Consumer Habits18:05 Innovations in Dental Awareness Challenge22:22 "Dragon's Den Boosts Business"24:51 Dragons Den Boosts FMCG Success28:50 UK's Awareness on Plastic Pollution31:43 "Millennial Entrepreneur: Inspiring Stories"#SustainableBusiness #StartupGrowth #DragonsDen #FMCGStartup #DirectToConsumer #MissionLedBrands #TheMillennialEntrepreneur📸 Instagram: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment I Use: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm🌐 Discover Parla: https://www.parlatoothpastetabs.com/

🚀 How to Build Company Culture That Actually Works | Natalie Pearce on Culture Design for StartupsWant to build a high-performing team - but don’t know where to start with company culture? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina speaks with Natalie Pearce, a culture design expert and founder of The Future Kind, to unpack what culture really means - and how early-stage startups can build it with intention from day one.Natalie breaks down why culture isn’t all about perks or a fancy office - it’s “the way we do things around here.” From avoiding cultural debt to improving team communication, meeting habits, and values-based leadership, this episode is packed with practical frameworks and sharp insights for founders who want to grow without losing their people - or their purpose.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Startup founders & entrepreneurs building early-stage teams✅ People & culture leads looking to make work more human✅ Leaders managing remote, hybrid, or asynchronous teamsWhat you’ll learn:📌 Why company culture starts before you hire📌 The hidden cost of “cultural debt” in fast-scaling startups📌 Communication rituals that actually work (and which meetings to ditch)📌 Key culture pillars: psychological safety, inclusion, accountability & more📌 How to design benefits that reflect your values - not just trends📌 Why great culture is a competitive advantage - not a “nice to have”👉 Stick around to the end for practical tips you can apply right now - whether you're building your team or trying to fix what's not working.#StartupCulture #CompanyCulture #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #RemoteWork #CultureDesign #LeadershipTips00:00 Introduction03:17 Culture: Brand and Team Alignment09:38 Early-Stage Startup Retention Challenges13:45 Inclusion, Empowerment, Growth Mindset15:42 Growth and Communication in Startups20:08 Effective Team Gatherings Boost Collaboration24:51 Meeting Overload!30:35 "Culture as a Competitive Advantage"32:55 Authenticity in Workplace Flexibility36:08 Creative Approaches to Vacation Policies🎙 Connect with Natalie: https://www.thefuturekind.co📸 Instagram: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Subscribe to the Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment I Use: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm"

"Are you trying to grow your YouTube channel *while working full-time*? In this episode of *The Millennial Entrepreneur*, we sit down with **Kajool**, a full-time consultant at Deloitte and YouTube content creator, to discuss how she launched her channel during the pandemic—and the *real* challenges of balancing a demanding career with online growth.Kajool opens up about hitting burnout, maintaining authenticity, and how she used **SEO and smart content strategy** to build a sustainable YouTube presence. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or side-hustler trying to grow your personal brand *without burning out*, this episode is packed with honest insights and actionable tips.🔹 *Who is this video for?* ✅ Creators working 9–5s who want to grow online ✅ Professionals juggling personal branding with career growth ✅ Entrepreneurs looking to build a content-led consulting business *What you’ll learn:* 📌 How Kajool grew her YouTube channel from scratch during COVID 📌 The reality of creator burnout—and how to manage it 📌 The *best YouTube SEO strategies* for sustainable growth 📌 How to balance valuable content with engaging hooks 📌 Why building a loyal audience matters more than going viral 📌 Kajool’s next move: launching her own firm, *Growth Craft* 👉 *Watch to the end* to hear Kajool’s plans for turning her creator journey into a full-blown business.00:00 Introduction and Early YouTube Journey01:45 Starting YouTube During COVID02:51 Choosing YouTube as a Medium04:27 First Video and Consulting Niche07:40 Impact and Community Building15:15 Burnout and Taking a Break20:24 Reflections and Future Plans22:25 Career Crossroads: Consulting vs. YouTube23:30 The Reality of YouTube as a Career25:48 The Challenge of Consistency in Content Creation27:12 Strategies for Growing a YouTube Channel32:59 Balancing Quality and Clickbait34:40 Future Plans and Personal Branding41:16 Encouragement for Aspiring YouTubers43:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell#YouTubeGrowth #SideHustleTips #PersonalBranding #CreatorEconomy #TheMillennialEntrepreneur---🎙 *Listen on Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/3xqPCXG5oB3mH7rOrdWCXR?si=aa711d1d540b4bf1📸 Instagram: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod 📥 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/ 💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/ 🎧 Equipment I Use: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm"

🚀 *How to Build a LinkedIn Personal Brand That Converts into Sales | LinkedIn Growth Tips for Entrepreneurs*Struggling to turn your LinkedIn profile into a sales machine? In this episode of *The Millennial Entrepreneur, we dive deep into LinkedIn personal branding strategies* with Ethan Golding, a LinkedIn growth expert and founder of *The Blueprint. Ethan shares how he scaled his business to $50K/month* by leveraging LinkedIn’s organic reach—without paid ads. 🔹 *Who is this video for?* ✅ Entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants looking to attract high-paying clients on LinkedIn ✅ Business owners who want to optimize their LinkedIn profile for visibility & sales ✅ Anyone struggling to grow their LinkedIn presence in 2025 *What you’ll learn:*📌 How Ethan transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship 📌 The *best LinkedIn growth & monetization strategies* for 2025 📌 How to *optimize your LinkedIn profile* to attract clients & sales 📌 Why personal branding on LinkedIn is more powerful than ever 📌 The *biggest opportunities* LinkedIn offers right now 👉 *Watch till the end* for actionable LinkedIn strategies you can implement today! 00:00 Introduction01:42 Ethan's LinkedIn Strategy03:30 Challenges and Misconceptions04:25 The Reality of Social Media Success05:12 Effective LinkedIn Strategies11:43 The Formula for Client Success19:00 The Struggles of Starting Out19:45 The Turning Point: First Social Media Contract20:22 The Importance of Patience and Persistence22:58 Balancing Emotion and Logic in Business Decisions24:53 Navigating Financial Challenges26:22 The Reality of Running a Business33:32 Client Relationships and Personal Fulfillment37:00 Final Thoughts and Future Goals#LinkedInMarketing #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #LinkedInGrowth #BusinessTips ---FREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): https://www.fsb.org.uk/Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPodMicrophone/Equipment Used: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2FmSubscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/

In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, I sit down with Maria Hvorostovsky, a business leader and expert in executive search, to uncover what it truly takes to be a modern leader in 2025.We discuss:- The essential leadership skills for the future- How to build a strong personal brand in business- Navigating change and uncertainty in today’s market- Lessons from top CEOs and entrepreneursIf you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving business world.---FREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): https://www.fsb.org.uk/Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPodMicrophone/Equipment Used: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2FmSubscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/

In this episode, I spoke to Beena Sharma, CEO of CCU International, a pioneering leader in carbon capture technology. We explored key topics, including: - The critical role of carbon capture technology in combating climate change: How CCU International’s innovative approach contributes to reducing global carbon emissions and supports a sustainable future. - Transforming research into reality: The journey of transforming a university-based research project into a fully operational commercial business, including the challenges, successes, and key lessons learned. - How CCU International’s cutting-edge technology works: A detailed breakdown of the science and methodology behind their carbon capture process, and why it’s a game-changer for industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint. If you’re passionate about sustainability, innovation, or the future of green technology, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. --- FREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3 Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): https://www.fsb.org.uk/ Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod Microphone/Equipment Used: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm Subscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/ My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/

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In this episode, I spoke with Sam Matanle, founder of Batch LDN, a casual suit brand. Both provide fashionable styles, while also counteracting fast-fashion waste culture by producing collections in batchesWe covered:✅Why Sam decided to start a suit brand and how Batch LDN is different✅How they are growing in an industry that is incredibly crowded✅Pairing experiences with their brand and how Sam is using that to build a community 🌐---YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1wFREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPodMicrophone/Equipment Used: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2FmSubscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/My Business (Wing) - A fully contactless business card: https://www.wingcard.io/---Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com | @dcuttermusichttps://pixabay.com | Hot_Music from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.