The Millennial Entrepreneur

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

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 performanceWhat 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📸 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/3kul2Fm00:00 Intro 01:00 Mindfulness Transformed My Panic Disorder07:23 Taming Fear: Mind-Body Resilience14:04 Tranquilliser Dependency Struggles18:16 Mindful Breathing Controls Panic22:23 Journey to Coaching and Self-Potential28:28 "Embrace Ownership, Live Authentically"34:42 Finding Alignment in Life39:02 Breathwork: Mind-Body Connection42:23 Navigating Modern Information Overload44:50 Breathwork for Creativity and Focus49:39 Calming Breathing Techniques

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

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"

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"

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"

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/

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 scaling a creative business in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. 🔹 Who is this video for?✅ Creative entrepreneurs and agency founders✅ Startup teams building strong brand foundations✅ Freelancers and designers curious about AI’s future in the creative industryWhat you’ll learn:📌 How Anastasia transitioned from film to founding a UK-based creative agency📌 Why storytelling and simplicity are essential in branding📌 How to attract clients through community, not cold outreach📌 The real impact of AI on average vs standout creatives📌 Why emotional resonance matters more than B2B/B2C labels📌 How Anastasia is redefining creative careers with full-time roles and fair pay👉 Watch to the end to hear Anastasia’s bold vision for the future of creative work - and how you can adapt and lead in a changing industry.#CreativeEntrepreneur #StartupBranding #TheMillennialEntrepreneur #AIInCreativity #AgencyLife #DesignThinking📸 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🌐 Explore Particular Creatives: https://particularcreatives.co.uk

🚀 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"

Markus Kaulius, founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, shares his incredible journey from starting a supplement brand in his bedroom to reaching over 100 countries. He emphasizes that you don't need perfect branding to launch a business and highlights the importance of consistency and integrity. Markus debunks the myth of overnight success, urging entrepreneurs to focus on actionable steps and the value of community support. He also offers insights on navigating misinformation and reinvesting early profits to build a sustainable future.