After nearly 5 years and over 150 episodes, this podcast is coming to an end.In this final episode, I explain why I’m stopping the podcast, what really goes on behind the scenes of running a long form show, and the honest truth about building something consistently for years without chasing money, clout, or virality.I started this podcast during COVID from my bedroom with a cheap microphone and no expectations. What began as a passion project turned into one of the top entrepreneurship podcasts in the UK, featuring hundreds of founders, operators, and creators from around the world.This episode is about:- Why I decided to end the podcast- The real cost of running a podcast long term- What I learned from 150+ conversations with entrepreneurs- Why views and money were never the goal- What’s next, and whether this is really goodbyeThank you to everyone who listened, supported, reviewed, shared, and came on the show. None of this existed without you.📸 Podcast Instagram: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com

The End of The Podcast | Here's Why, The Truth After 5 Years

AI and smartphones are rewiring how humans think, behave, and connect, but what if the solution isn’t more tech, it’s less?In this episode, Chris Kaspar, founder of Techless and creator of Sage Mobile, joins me to discuss how modern technology is quietly reshaping humanity and what we can do to take control again.Sage Mobile recently launched in the UK as the world’s first healthy iPhone for kids, covered by The Guardian, The Times, ITV, and Mail Online. Built on Apple hardware but stripped of social media, browsers, and addictive algorithms, Sage is redefining what it means to live well in a digital world.Chris shares:- How AI and smartphones are rewiring human attention and relationships- Why he built Sage Mobile to protect his six foster children from digital addiction- The story behind WisePhone, the minimalist smartphone for adults that sold out four times in the US - How he raised venture funding without traditional ad-based revenue modelsThis conversation dives deep into digital wellbeing, human connection, and the future of tech. If you’ve ever felt addicted to your phone or overwhelmed by constant AI-driven noise; this one’s for you.📸 Podcast Instagram: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod📬 Blog: https://sinablog.medium.com💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/

AI and Smartphones Are Rewiring Humanity – Can We Survive It? | Chris Kaspar

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/

Kids Foods Are Silently Harming Them – Safa Alkubaisi

Thinking about quitting your job and becoming a full-time content creator in 2025? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, I sit down with Sheen Gurrib – a creator, entrepreneur, and former consultant who built a thriving career online.Sheen shares her journey of leaving a traditional job to pursue YouTube, content creation, and entrepreneurship full time. We dive deep into the realities of making money as a creator in 2025, the challenges no one talks about, and the strategies that helped Sheen grow her audience and income.If you’re wondering how to go from side hustle to full-time creator, this conversation will give you the roadmap, mindset, and confidence you need.🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode:- How Sheen quit her job and became a full-time creator- How one viral video can change your life - If Sheen was going to start again, what would she do- Mistakes new creators should avoid- Practical tips for growing your YouTube channel, brand, and audience

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How to Quit Your Job & Become a Full Time Content Creator in 2025 – Sheen Gurrib

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 side



What 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



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🌐 Learn more about Invyted: https://www.invyted.com/

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The Secret to Turning Instagram Followers Into a Real Business

Struggling with anxiety, stress, or low confidence? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina sits down with Valentina Marzola, a breathwork coach and advocate for “limitless living,” to explore how simple, science-backed techniques can help you regulate your mind, unlock confidence, and take back control of your life.



Valentina shares her powerful journey - from battling panic disorder and chronic anxiety in her teens, to rejecting quick pharmaceutical fixes, to discovering the transformational role of breathwork and mindfulness. She explains how tools like CBT, self-awareness, and especially breathwork can shift you out of autopilot living and help you access creativity, resilience, and peak performance.



🔹 Who is this video for?

✅ Young professionals and students navigating stress, anxiety, or burnout

✅ Anyone curious about breathwork, mindfulness, or personal growth

✅ Entrepreneurs and creatives striving for confidence and peak performance



What you’ll learn:

📌 Why breathwork is the missing bridge between mind and body

📌 Simple techniques (like the extended exhale) you can use anywhere

📌 How to break free from autopilot and chronic low-level anxiety

📌 Valentina's definition of true confidence - and why it requires action

📌 The dangers of cheap dopamine and information overload

📌 How to build resilience by cutting “drainers” and stacking small wins

📌 Why her new platform Airena makes breathwork accessible to everyone



👉 Watch till the end for a practical breathwork hack you can use today to calm your nervous system - perfect for interviews, stressful moments, or everyday life.



#Breathwork #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #AnxietyRelief #ConfidenceBuilding #LimitlessLiving #TheMillennialEntrepreneur



📸 Follow Valentina: https://www.instagram.com/valentina_marzola

🌐 Learn more about Airena: https://www.instagram.com/airena.official

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00:00 Intro

01:00 Mindfulness Transformed My Panic Disorder

07:23 Taming Fear: Mind-Body Resilience

14:04 Tranquilliser Dependency Struggles

18:16 Mindful Breathing Controls Panic

22:23 Journey to Coaching and Self-Potential

28:28 "Embrace Ownership, Live Authentically"

34:42 Finding Alignment in Life

39:02 Breathwork: Mind-Body Connection

42:23 Navigating Modern Information Overload

44:50 Breathwork for Creativity and Focus

49:39 Calming Breathing Techniques

How Breathwork Unlocks Limitless Living and Confidence for the Next Generation | Valentina Marzola

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

You’re Not Broke - You’re Emotionally Bankrupt: How to Rebuild Your Money Mindset – Laura Ann Moore

00:00 Challenging Sports Fan Stereotypes03:54 Challenges for Female Sports Fans08:29 Barriers and Opportunities in Women's Sports12:39 Elevating Women's Sports Culture15:46 Women's Sports: The New Marketing Frontier18:48 Women's Sports: Unfair Comparisons Persist20:42 Engaging Women in Sports Marketing26:31 From Hobby to Keynotes28:27 Breaking Barriers: Women in Sports Marketing32:47 Empowering Female Leaders in Sports35:25 Fan-Led Arsenal Video Campaign Success40:26 Engaging Women in Sports42:19 Pitching Passion for Women's Sports47:12 Engaging Young Fans in Women's Sports49:52 Reimagining Women's Sports Teams52:07 Women's Sports Independence Revolution54:31 Expanding Sports Events for WomenCan you be a sports fan without ever playing? In this episode of The Millennial Entrepreneur, Sina sits down with Cherry Beagles, founder of 400, a creative company reshaping what it means to be a sports fan - especially for women. From calling out outdated stereotypes to running viral campaigns with Arsenal and Chelsea, Cherry is on a mission to make women’s sports aspirational, mainstream, and massive.Cherry shares how she went from being a non-athlete who loved the vibe of live games to launching a brand that connects dormant fans, female-owned businesses, and pro clubs. This is a masterclass in culture-driven marketing, experiential fandom, and building a movement by challenging the norms of a male-dominated industry.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Founders building culture-first brands or community-driven movements✅ Sports marketers, brand builders, and fans of women’s sports✅ Creatives and changemakers passionate about equity and representationWhat you’ll learn:📌 Why many women don’t feel welcome in traditional sports culture📌 The real barriers holding back women’s sports - and how to fix them📌 How 400 drives growth through experience, culture, and storytelling📌 The marketing blind spots brands miss when targeting female fans📌 Why women’s sports shouldn’t be treated as charity - but as cool📌 How to activate “dormant fans” and build commercial impact📌 Cherry’s vision for turning 400 into a cultural powerhouse👉 Watch to the end to hear Cherry’s bold take on what the sports industry could look like when women are finally centred in the story - not sidelined.#WomensSports #SportsMarketing #CulturalBrand #FandomRedefined #400Club #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #WomenInSport #BrandStrategy📱 Follow 400: @400clubcomms💼 Connect with Cherry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherrybeagles📸 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"

Filling Stadiums With Women: The Untapped Opportunity in Sports – Cherry Beagles, The 400 Club

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"

What Hip Hop Teaches About Business | Dr.Tori Ellis on Creativity, Self-Publishing & Mompreneurship

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 about her journey as a purpose-driven founder aiming to help people move off their screens and into real-life experiences through interest-based, community-first events.🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Gen Z founders and impact-led entrepreneurs✅ Creators and product builders interested in mental health & tech✅ Anyone looking to solve real-world problems through communityWhat you’ll learn:📌 Why digital “connection” often leads to more loneliness📌 How CLIQ is building real-life communities through tech📌 The psychology of genuine connection - and how it’s changed📌 How screen addiction is shaping the next generation's social skills📌 Why AI can’t replace real relationships - and how to use it responsibly📌 How to design a community platform that gets people to show up IRL📌 The business case for purpose-driven tech startups👉 Watch to the end to hear Nicola’s vision for reshaping how we connect - and why the future of community might just be offline.#Loneliness #GenZ #DigitalWellbeing #CommunityTech #SocialImpactStartup #MentalHealthInTech #TheMillennialEntrepreneur📱 Download CLIQ: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cliq/id6451363528📸 Follow CLIQ: @findyourclique💬 Connect with Nicola: @nicolargunby📸 Podcast IG: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPod💼 My Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/🎧 Podcast Equipment: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm"

Why Gen Z Is the Loneliest Generation and What We Can Do About It – Nicola Gunby, CLIQ

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Sina Sadrzadeh (@sinas)

A weekly show following the most inspirational young entrepreneurs and how they started their journeys, along with how they overcame challenges and rejections to get to where they are now. The show is hosted by Sina Sadrzadeh, Great British Entrepreneur Awards: Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Finalist and the TargetJobs One to Watch Undergraduate of the Year 2019.