Is social media making us more connected - or more alone? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina speaks with Nicola Gunby, serial founder and co-creator of CLIQ, a UK-based community app designed to tackle one of today’s biggest problems: loneliness in the digital age.Nicola shares how technology, changing work patterns, and social media have shaped the way we interact - and why Gen Z is now the loneliest generation. From building beauty tech to launching CLIQ, Nicola opens up abou...
Jun 26, 2025•39 min
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-frien...
Jun 12, 2025•32 min
Looking to grow your startup with standout branding or launch a creative agency of your own? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, we speak with creative founder Anastasia Vorotnikova about building a branding agency in the UK, the power of storytelling in business, and how to future-proof your creative career in the age of AI. Ideal for startup founders, freelance designers, and marketing professionals, this episode offers practical advice on brand strategy, emotional design, and scal...
May 28, 2025•33 min
🚀 How to Build Company Culture That Actually Works | Natalie Pearce on Culture Design for Startups Want 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 fanc...
May 15, 2025•39 min
Want to build a business without a fancy website, big team, or flashy branding? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, host Sina sits down with Markus, the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, to hear how he grew a global supplement brand from scratch - starting in his bedroom.This episode is packed with no-nonsense advice for ambitious young founders looking to take action, avoid burnout, and build something real. From choosing discipline over lifestyle upgrades to staying consistent thro...
May 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 148
"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 ...
Apr 17, 2025•45 min
"Ever wondered what it’s *really* like to grow up in the modeling world—and then run the show yourself? In this episode of *The Millennial Entrepreneur*, we sit down with **Amber Mae Barrington**, who took over the reins at Bristol-based commercial modeling agency *Gingersnap*. Amber opens up about being introduced to the industry through her supermodel mother, the emotional resilience needed to survive both software sales and modeling, and the misconceptions she’s faced running a family busines...
Apr 03, 2025•32 min
🚀 *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?* ✅ Ent...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min
Want to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn? 🚀 In this episode, LinkedIn personal brand strategist Mariam (Mariko) Gogidze shares expert insights on content creation, social media growth, and how to stand out in a crowded digital space. Whether you're a founder, creator, or professional looking to boost your LinkedIn presence, this is a must-watch! We discuss: - How Mariam got into LinkedIn and built her presence - The best strategies for growing on LinkedIn in 2024 - Why investing time in Lin...
Mar 06, 2025•32 min
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 ...
Feb 20, 2025•37 min
Discover how personal growth and business success go hand in hand to build a fulfilling career with Adam Kene, co-founder of Opus and CEO of Kene Partners. This is the must-hear conversation for every young entrepreneur looking to create impact and meaning in their journey. We explored: - Adam’s journey to entrepreneurship and evolving goals: Why Adam decided to start his own business, how his mindset shifted as he achieved success, and the lessons he learned along the way. - The importance of v...
Feb 13, 2025•48 min
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 busi...
Feb 06, 2025•36 min
In this episode, I spoke with Sonya Barlow, renowned public speaker and founder of the award-winning LMF Network. We dove into compelling topics, including: - Sonya’s incredible journey from humble beginnings to global success: How she went from setting small monthly income goals to travelling the world, hosting events, presenting a BBC radio show, and inspiring others as a sought-after public speaker. - Persevering through challenges to grow the LMF Network: Why Sonya chose to push forward duri...
Jan 30, 2025•47 min
Jan 26, 2025•58 sec
The Millennial Entrepreneur x Strategy & Tragedy In this special crossover episode, I sat down with Steph Melodia, host of Strategy & Tragedy, to discuss the art of podcasting and its future. We covered: - Our journey into the world of podcasting: How we each got started, the inspiration behind our shows, and what motivated us to launch our platforms. - The evolution of our podcast content: How our topics, styles, and approaches have grown and adapted over time to meet the needs of our a...
Jan 23, 2025•52 min
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 batches We 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/UCx8Pd...
Nov 22, 2023•31 min
In this episode, I spoke with Izzy Prior, founder of Spark Social and LinkedIn growth expert. 🌟 We covered: ✅The opportunities growing your LinkedIn personal brand can bring you ✅The overall strategy in order to implement how she grew her LinkedIn following and how you can do the same ✅The dark side of LinkedIn and the mental obstacles that come with it and how to overcome --- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w FREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic....
Nov 15, 2023•38 min
In this episode, I spoke to former Made in Chelsea star and co-founder of The Cirkel, Eliza Batten We covered: ✅️ Eliza’s background as a Made in Chelsea star, how she got involved, her craziest experiences, and whether being a founder is harder than being on reality TV 🌟 ✅️ Whether being a founder is harder than being on reality TV and how being part of Made in Chelsea moulded her into being an entrepreneur 👗 ✅️ The opportunities and challenges Eliza has faced through growing her business...
Nov 08, 2023•35 min
In this episode I spoke to Alex Merry, a public speaking coach that has trained many corporate speakers and has not only spoken at TEDx himself, but organised it. We covered: ✅️ Why public speaking is so important to entrepreneurs to the success of your business 🎤 ✅️ How to improve your confidence when on stage or pitching 💁 ✅️ How to build a connection with your audience when you are speaking 🤝 --- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w FREE SHARE WORTH UPT...
Nov 01, 2023•34 min
In this episode, I spoke to Dylan Rich, sales coach and founder of Automated Revenue, a platform that trains salespeople. We covered: ✅️ Why sales are so important in the startup space regardless of the type of entrepreneur you are ✅️ How to construct a sales cycle and tips on closing a sale ✅️ Common mistakes people make when selling and how you can increase your close rate --- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w REE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic....
Oct 25, 2023•27 min
In this episode, I spoke to Lucy Lettice, co-founder of &SISTERS, a sustainably focused period care brand. In the episode, we covered: ✅️ Why Lucy decided to start a brand within women’s health ♀️ ✅️ The importance of education and how &SISTERS educate women at scale with the dangers of existing products on the market in terms of impact on their health and impact on the environment 🌴 ✅️ How they got into supermarket stockists 📑 --- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8P...
Oct 18, 2023•27 min
In this episode, I spoke with Sean Ruane, the founder of Mind Data, a startup focusing on tracking mental health data for individuals We covered: ✅️ How Sean personally suffered with mental health issues himself that pushed him to the brink of suicide 🧠 ✅️ Why he decided to seek therapy and why he decided to endeavour on a mission to improve the mental health of 1M people worldwide 🕊️ ✅️ Why he thinks data can help prevent mental health issues becoming worse, and his view on if AI can help men...
Sep 20, 2023•29 min
In this episode I spoke to Lewis Ellis, former star of The Apprentice and founder of marketing agency, Hussel Marketing 💼 We covered: ✅️ Behind the scenes of The Apprentice and how he got to the top 5 of the competition. How life changed for him after the TV show 📺 ✅️ What Lewis was like at a young age where he got into business slightly later - what made him take that jump 🤝 ✅️ Speaking about his marketing agency, how you as a business can adopt unorthodox marketing initiatives to accelerate...
Sep 13, 2023•31 min
In this episode, I spoke to Myles Dickinson, the youngest person ever to get investment on Dragon’s Den solo with his business Haze Cards, sealing investment from Steven Bartlett 🤯 We covered: ✅️ How he started Haze Cards in his university bedroom at the age of 18 and how he grew the business to generating over £120k in revenue in the first 6 months 📉 ✅️ His experience of applying to Dragon’s Den and getting accepted without even registering the business at the time he applied. We go into some...
Sep 06, 2023•46 min
In this episode I spoke with Tanya Marwaha, founder of Championing Youth Minds, a platform that helps young people with mental health We talked about: ✅️ How Tanya started her journey battling with her own mental health 💪 ✅️ How Tanya being from a South Asian background impacted her ability to seek help 🌍 ✅️ How she hosts workshops and how she has monetised helping young people with their mental health 💭 -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w REE SHARE WO...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min
In this episode, I spoke with Parker Olson, the founder of Forij - an award winning granola enriched with vital brain nutrients (derived from mushrooms) We covered: ✅️ How he started the business while living in a tent in his back garden to make more space for raw ingredients in his room ✅️ Why Parker decided to start a business within mushrooms ✅️ How he has grown the business, the challenges, especially with mushroom as an ingredient being one that is ‘unpopular’ -- YouTube Channel: https://ww...
Aug 23, 2023•29 min
In this episode, I spoke with Anand Mistry, co-founder of ProjectCHAKRA. We covered: ✅️ What is the mission and purpose of ProjectCHAKRA and how to bridge that gap between opportunities in socially driven opportunities and talent 🤝 ✅️ Why he decided to run workshops in developing nations and universities 🌎 ✅️ How they are harnessing gamification to make this possible 💪 -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w REE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic.free...
Aug 16, 2023•37 min
In this episode, I spoke with Maya Raichoora, a mental fitness coach working with professionals and global brands. We covered: ✅️ What is mental fitness and how Maya’s story started with her suffering in hospital at the age to 15🤯 ✅️ How you can use visualisation 💭 -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w REE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3 Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod Microphone/Equipment Used: https:...
Aug 09, 2023•37 min
In this episode, I spoke to Writesonic founder and CEO, Samanyou Garg. We covered: ✅️ How Writesonic started, becoming one of the first generative AI companies that got accepted into Y Combinator 🤯 ✅️ What his stance is on the world of AI currently 🌍 ✅️ How you can build a business around AI, how easy it is to start, and the mistakes founders make 📉 -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Pd3VD2lZbjSoc-OCtp1w REE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200 🤑: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5...
Aug 02, 2023•23 min
In this episode I spoke with AJ, former CEO of one of the largest community of entrepreneurs in the world, Foundrs. 🗺️ In the conversation we cover: ✅️ Why he believes community amongst entrepreneurship is so important and how you should be viewing community as a young entrepreneur💪 ✅️ How he got the role in Foundrs after getting rejected the first time to why he’s decided to leave 👋 ✅️ The importance of vulnerability and connection 🤝 -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8P...
Jul 19, 2023•46 min
