
The Dream Bigger Podcast
Welcome to The Dream Bigger Podcast, a podcast by Siffat Haider, Founder of wellness brand, Arrae. Each week, Siff will be chatting with movers and shakers who will inspire you to live your best life. Expect to hear from wellness experts, skincare gurus, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. This podcast is like the best friend you can turn to for advice, who uplifts you, and encourages you to be your best self.
Latest episodes

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h
Maggie Sellers, Angel Investor: How to Angel Invest, Angel Investing vs Venture Capital, How to Fundraise for Your Company, Growing Your Platform & More
On today’s episode, I am speaking with Maggie Sellers, an angel investor, startup advisor, and entrepreneur! We dive into how she got started in angel investing, the difference between venture capital and angel, how she grew her platform on Tiktok, and much more! This episode is full of advice for when starting a business, tips to further understand the basics of investing, and the best and worst parts of fundraising when starting your own company. Maggie is such a force in this industry and you are guaranteed to walk away from this episode with new tips and advice. Enjoy!To connect with Maggie on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Maggie on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. Shop AMIKA Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask, click HERE.Shop AMIKA Cure Shampoo, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shop all my favorites at loveamika.com/[DREAMBIGGER] and get 20% off your first order**20% off discount automatically applied at checkout if you use my link, cannot be combined with other offers, expires on 11/1/23Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 2023 • 48min
Sheena Zadeh-Daly, Founder of Kosas: Beginning Stages of a Brand, Creating Brand Association, Importance of Consumer Feedback & More
On today’s episode I am speaking with the founder of Kosas Cosmetics, Sheena Zadeh-Daly. From launching just lip sticks to now selling an entire product line in major retail stores such as Sephora, Nordstrom, & more – Sheena talks about the beginning stages of Kosas, the motive behind the brand, and her definition of clean beauty. We discuss the importance of creating brand association, taking consumer feedback as constructive criticism, the best parts about being a first-time-founder, and much more. This episode offers exceptional advice from an expert in the field and how she grew her brand to be a household name, not only in the beauty industry, but as a clean brand too. Enjoy!To connect with Sheena on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Kosas on Tiktok, click HERE.To shop Kosas, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shop all my favorites at loveamika.com/DREAMBIGGER and get 20% off your first order**20% off discount automatically applied at checkout if you use my link, cannot be combined with other offers, expires on 11/1/23Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
Solo Episode: Sunday Reset, How I Stop Cravings, Work-Life Balance, Combatting Comparison, Quitting Your 9-5, & More
In this podcast, the host answers frequently asked questions about her Sunday Reset routine, work-life balance, combating comparison, and quitting a 9-5 job. She shares her tips on meal prepping, wind-down routines, and starting the week with intention. The host also discusses the importance of setting goals, integrating micro goals, and shifting into an abundance mentality. Additionally, she talks about her experience as a podcast host, securing dream guests, and her partnership with her husband as co-founders.

Aug 22, 2023 • 44min
Durana Elmi, COO of Cymbiotika: How to Subconsciously Manifest, Attainable Goal Setting, Overcoming A Difficult Upbringing, Power of Positive Affirmations, & More
On today’s episode I’m chatting with the COO of Cymbiotika, Durana Elmi. Durana is such an inspiration and through this discussion we talk about the difficult upbringing she faced being born and raised in Afghanistan, overcoming challenges of difference in opinions from her father, and using it as motivation to get her to where she is now. We talk about the importance of your thoughts, how you speak to yourself and to others, the power of positive affirmations, and setting attainable goals. There are so many great tips on how to start your own business, what to look for when hiring employees, and how to create longevity within your company. Enjoy!To connect with Durana on Instagram, click HERE. To connect with Durana on Tiktok, click HERE. To check out Cymbiotika, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit cymbiotika.com and use code DREAMBIGGER for 15% off site wide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 15, 2023 • 56min
Arielle Lorre, Wellness & Beauty Influencer: Glass Skincare Routine, Being Authentically Yourself, Plastic Surgery That's Worth It, and More
On today’s episode I’m chatting with influencer and podcast host, Arielle Lorre. This is Arielle’s second time on the podcast and this time we openly discuss all the aesthetic procedures she has done and keeps up with, currently. We talk about the important mindset to have making aesthetic changes, the pros and cons of social media influencers being transparent with the work they have had done, plastic surgery that is worth the money, and the glass skincare routine that Arielle swears by. Enjoy!To connect with Arielle on Instagram, click HERE. To connect with Arielle on Tiktok, click HERE. To listen to The Blonde Files Podcast, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Take the next step to earning 7 figures with your business…listen to The Millionaire University Podcast! New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays. Find the Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 8, 2023 • 50min
Lisa Odenweller, Founder and CEO of Kroma Wellness: Nutrient Dense Cleanses, The Truth About Juicing, How to Get Celebrity Customers, and More
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with the founder and CEO of Kroma Wellness, also known as the 5-Day Reset, Lisa Odenweller. We dive into the benefits of cleansing and how Kroma was designed to provide consumers with quick results that lead into sustainable lifestyle changes. This wellness brand has attracted celebrities such as Gweneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, Jessica Seinfiled, and many other health conscious activists that swear by the process. We also discuss the best parts of being a founder, red flags to be aware of when it comes to business partners or investors, and the right way to raise money for your company. This episode will give you the inside scoop of being a CEO and how to start and maintain a successful company. Enjoy!To connect with Lisa on Instagram, click HERE. To learn more about Kroma Wellness, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 1, 2023 • 51min
Carrie Barber, Owner and Creative Director of MAKE Beauty: Starting a Business During the Pandemic, Relaunching vs Starting a Brand from Scratch, How to Land Your Dream Job and More
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with owner and creative director of MAKE Beauty, Carrie Barber. We start at the beginning of her career and go through all the different jobs and experiences she’s had, at major companies such as Sephora, Into the Gloss (now known as Glossier), and more – leading up to where she is now. We touch on the importance of being happy in your work life, the struggles of launching a business during the Pandemic, and how to create quality products at an affordable price. She shares incredibly helpful advice that will help you land your dream job and excel as a creative director and founder. Enjoy! To connect with Carrie on Instagram, click HERE. To connect with Carrie on Tiktok, click HERE.To shop MAKE, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 25, 2023 • 52min
Chriselle Lim, Influencer & Founder of PHLUR: Being a Business Owner While Parenting, Evolving as a Creator, Divorce, Storytelling For A Brand, and More.
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with OG creator turned serial entrepreneur, Chriselle Lim. Chriselle was a part of the early creator days, posting on Youtube and now runs two successful companies, PHLUR Fragrances and Bumo - an on-demand child care service. Chriselle and I get micro about evolving as a creator and keeping up with new platforms, the process of the storytelling journey while creating products, balancing mom-life and running multiple businesses, divorce, prenups, and much more. This episode is raw and vulnerable, you will leave with amazing advice in multiple aspects of life! Enjoy! To connect with Chriselle on Instagram, click HERE. To connect with Chriselle on Tiktok, click HERE.To shop PHLUR, click HERE. To learn more about Bumo, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Take the next step to earning 7 figures with your business…listen to The Millionaire University Podcast! New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays. Find the Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 18, 2023 • 31min
Solo Episode: Key to Consistency, Is Berberine the New Ozempic?, How to Actually Enjoy Your Time Off, Shifting Your Daily Routine to Increase Productivity & More.
On this week’s solo episode, I’m recapping my trip to Italy and how I came back recharged and ready to jump back into my routine. I take you through my process of how taking time off can actually increase your productivity and help you be more successful. This episode touches on my mindset on food + exercise while traveling, along with what I did to stay on track. Touching on topics like what supplements I packed with me, how I made sure to stay active without having a gym, and hacks for not having to restrict your diet while traveling - this episode will leave you with so many useful tools and tactics to help you be your best self while having the summer of your dreams! Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit emberwellness.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for 15% off your first order. Take the next step to earning 7 figures with your business…listen to The Millionaire University Podcast! New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays. Find the Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 11, 2023 • 47min
Tieghan Gerard AKA Half Baked Harvest: Creating Quality Content, Building Trust with Your Audience, Showing up and Staying Consistent & More
On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Tieghan Gerard, also known as Half Baked Harvest. Tieghan is a food blogger turned entrepreneur, master content creator and author. What started out as a love for cooking for her family of ten turned into 5+ million instagram followers, three cookbooks, and an insanely successful business. I’m telling you from experience, her recipes are next level and to some people’s surprise – super approachable! We dive into topics such as creating quality content, the importance of building trust with your audience, how to show up and stay consistent and so much more. Tieghan’s story is so inspirational and she shares many tangible tips on how she made it to where she is today. To connect with Tieghan on Instagram, click HERE. To learn more about Half Baked Harvest, click HERE. To get the Half Baked Harvest Everyday Cookbook, click HERE. To get the Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook, click HERE. To get the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit Sephora.com/clean to shop their wide variety of clean makeup brands and products.Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.