

The Dream Bigger Podcast
Siffat Haider
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.
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Aug 30, 2022 • 52min
Natalie Holloway, Co-Founder of Bala: Turning $0 Into A Fitness Empire, Behind The Scenes of Shark Tank, Getting Product Into Retailers, and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with co-founder of fitness brand, Bala, Natalie Holloway. You may have heard of Bala and their popularly known Bangles from Shark Tank, or have seen them all over your IG feed. Natalie and her husband Max created Bala because they believed creative expression could inspire people to move, and fashion should not be sacrificed in fitness. With that, the husband-and-wife team came-up with the idea of Bala Bangles, a stylish, adjustable weight, that does not sacrifice form, function, or fashion. Natalie spills all the tea on how they grew the hype on instagram, tips on how they budgeted to grow into a fitness empire, what it’s really like on Shark Tank, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, Sleep Oil, click HERE. To learn more about Bala, click HERE. To connect with Natalie, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. Visit Clare at www.clare.com/dreambigger to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/dreambigger for $5 off. Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order. To get Let My People Go Surfing, click HERE. To get The Glitter Plan, click HERE. To get Little Black Stretchy Pants, click HERE. 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 23, 2022 • 44min
Olivia Landau, Founder of The Clear Cut: How To Tell Between Real & Fake Diamonds, What To Know About Lab Made Diamonds, Diamonds As An Investment and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with founder and CEO of bespoke diamond and fine jewelry company, The Clear Cut, Olivia Landau. Olivia is a 4th generation diamond expert who started The Clear Cut as a blog with her husband, Kyle, to share education for friends and family on picking diamonds and creating custom rings. As the response from the blog grew outside of their friends and family community, the founding couple saw an opportunity in the industry to elevate the diamond shopping experience for consumers all around, and soon the blog grew to become a direct to consumer diamond and fine jewelry company. Olivia has come on today to share her expertise in diamond hunting and spill the tea on what you need to look out for when engagement ring shopping, how to ethically support the diamond industry, and the hype behind Tiffany’s diamonds. We also talk on how to tell the value of your diamonds, how to preserve your engagement ring, fine jewelry must-haves, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, Masque Vivant, click HERE. To learn more about The Clear Cut, click HERE. To connect with Olivia, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order. 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 16, 2022 • 59min
Helen Johannesen, Co-Founder of Helen’s Wines & Jon & Vinny’s: Wine 101, Difference Between Organic and Biodynamic Wine, How to Pick Wines at Restaurants and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with co-founder of Helen’s Wines & Jon & Vinny’s, Helen Johannesen. If you’re from LA, you already heard of Jon & Vinny’s, but for those who are not from the area, Jon & Vinny’s is a go-to Italian spot with a wine shop called Helen’s Wines. Helen’s Wines delivers a curated and experiential collection of wines that are focused on naturally-driven and organically farmed labels and small production vineyards. Helen has come on today to share her passion for wines and tell us everything we need to know about wines - from how they are produced, finding quality wines, and expanding & building your pallet. We also spill the tea on the difference between organic and biodynamic wines, how to pick wines at restaurants, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, Kindle, click HERE. To learn more about Helen’s Wines, click HERE. To connect with Helen, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order. Head to the Waterdrop website at www.waterdrop.com and get a special 15% discount using the code DREAMBIGGER. Browse their large collection of micro drinks, glass and steel bottles, carafes, glasses and more. 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 9, 2022 • 52min
Amy Liu, Founder of Tower 28: Why It’s Never Too Late To Start A Business, Tips For Handling Risk, The Truth Behind The Clean Beauty Industry, and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with the founder of clean beauty brand, Tower 28, Amy Liu. Tower 28 is a non-toxic, non-irritating, vegan + cruelty free makeup and skincare brand built to be safe for sensitive skin. Amy has worked in the beauty industry for years, working under top beauty organizations such as L’Oreal, Kate Somerville, Smashbox - the list goes on! While working in the beauty industry, Amy noticed the limited selection of clean products made for sensitive skin like hers and decided that needed to change. From there, Amy decided to take the risk and start her own beauty brand. We go all into it in today’s episode, from how Amy landed her first internship, to working for the top beauty brands, to creating her own. We also spill the tea on the challenges of starting a business, how to handle risk, clean vs. natural beauty products, greenwashing in the beauty industry, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, click HERE. To learn more about Tower 28, click HERE. To connect with Amy, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. To get The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, click HERE. Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order. 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 2, 2022 • 46min
Kenzie Elizabeth, Lifestyle Vlogger & ILYSM Podcast Host: Tips For Youtube Success, Overcoming Change During Your Early 20s, Finding Balance and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with ILYSM podcast host and lifestyle vlogger, Kenzie Elizabeth. Kenzie started her Youtube channel during freshman year of high school and has since built a community of 366K subscribers. In this episode, Kenzie shares all her tips for starting a channel, spills the tea on Youtube drama, and things we may not know about Youtube. We also talk on overcoming change during your early 20s, quarter-life crisis, finding balance, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, click HERE. To learn more about ILYSM Podcast with Kenzie Elizabeth, click HERE. To connect with Kenzie, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. To get The Defining Decade by Meg Jay, click HERE. Head to the Waterdrop website at www.waterdrop.com and get a special 15% discount using the code DREAMBIGGER. Browse their large collection of micro drinks, glass and steel bottles, carafes, glasses and more. 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 26, 2022 • 56min
Nitsan Raiter, Influencer and Founder of Mind Your Business: Building a Personal Brand, Monetizing Content Creation, Social Media Engagement Tips, and More
On today’s episode I’m chatting with content creator and founder of Mind Your Business, Nitsan Raiter. Nitsan is the founder behind the creator crash course, Mind Your Business, that provides all the tools, secrets, and strategies to turn your social media into your business. Nitsan spills the tea on quitting her 9 to 5 job to build her personal brand full-time. We also talk on how to monetize content creation, strategies for enhancing content creation on multiple platforms, time management, tips for engaging and building a community, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, click HERE and use SIFF20 at checkout for 20% OFF your order. To learn more about Mind Your Business, click HERE. To connect with Nitsan, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. Head to the Waterdrop website at www.waterdrop.com and get a special 15% discount using the code DREAMBIGGER. Browse their large collection of micro drinks, glass and steel bottles, carafes, glasses and more. 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 19, 2022 • 54min
Lex Niko, Content Creator and Partnerships Marketing at Pinterest: On Pivoting & Elevating Your Career Path, Building Industry Connections, Interview Tips and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with lifestyle & entertainment content creator, podcast host, and Pinterest’s senior lead for content and partnerships, Lex Niko. From starting off her professional career at Toronto Star, Google, Amazon, and now Pinterest, Lex learned the value of building connections and staying curious in your career path. If you are feeling stuck in your career, or are looking for ways to elevate the development of your career, this is an episode to tune into. Lex is a wealth of knowledge and shares tangible advice on how to build genuine connections within your industry, ways to improve your career development, and interview tips. We also spill the tea on nurturing relationships, making friends as an adult, confidence and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, Biologique Recherche Lait U Cleansing Milk, click HERE. To learn more about One Last Thing With Lex Niko, click HERE. To connect with Lex, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. 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 12, 2022 • 50min
Gorjana Reidel, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Gorjana: Scaling On A Limited Budget, Building Brand Awareness, Adapting & Pivoting During A Pandemic, and More
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Gorjana Reidel, the creative director and co-founder of self-named jewelry brand, Gorjana. Gorjana along with her husband, Jason, started the company in 2004 crafting the fine jewelry pieces from their apartment. Now, the company has opened nearly 30 retail locations across the U.S.. The success of the brand is nothing short of their dedication and trust to the vision, Gorjana shares how they grew the company to what it is today. We spill the tea on dealing with resistance, scaling a business on a budget, building brand awareness, protecting your creativity, adapting during the pandemic, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip, Sleep - Arrae’s newly launched capsules, click HERE. To learn more about Gorjana, click HERE. To connect with Gorjana, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. 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 5, 2022 • 53min
Tina Bou-Saba, VC & Co-Founder of Verity Venture Partners: Setting Expectations For Raising Money, Networking & Leveraging Investor Relationships, Prep 101 For Your First Investor Pitch and More
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Verity Venture Partners co-founder, Tina Bou-Saba. From angel investing to co-founding Verity Venture Partners, Tina has all the insight and expertise when it comes to raising money and seeking investors for your business. Tina spills the tea on what type of investors you should choose for your business, what to expect when approaching investors, networking and building relationships, prepping your first investor pitch, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip Thorne Berberine, click HERE. To learn more about Verity Venture Partners, click HERE. To connect with Tina, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. 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.

Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 12min
Jenna Zoë, Human Design Expert: Optimizing Life Through Human Design, Aligning With Your Purpose, Different Energy Types, Effective Manifestation, and More
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with the world leading human design expert and founder of My Human Design, Jenna Zoë. If you’re not familiar with human design, similar to astrological birth charts, human design is a system based on the exact date, time, and birth place of an individual and is used as a tool for deeper self-knowledge. Human design unlocks your genetic design and aids you to live life in the most authentic way in accordance to your profile and unique gifts. Jenna breaks down everything from the five energy types, what to look out for in your chart, how profiles align to your life’s calling, using it as a tool for child development & parenting styles, and so much more. To check out Today’s hot tip Sababa by Adeena Sussman, click HERE. To learn more about My Human Design, click HERE. To connect with Jenna, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE. 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.


