Episodes

  • DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE. BUILT TO SAVES LIVES

    DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE. BUILT TO SAVES LIVES
    Mar 21 2026
    This is the first episode of the special edition “Dubai Docs Diary” on the Skillionaires Podcast. In this opening conversation, Dr. Angela Thomas speaks with Prof. Dr. Tamer Said, consultant laparoscopic and general surgeon and Head of multiple Centers of Excellence in Dubai. They discuss what it truly takes to succeed as a medical expert in the Middle East, why surgery is not just a career but an identity, and why Dubai rewards only those who operate at the highest level. This episode explores discipline, reputation, decision-making under pressure, and the mindset required to build excellence in one of the world’s most competitive healthcare markets.
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    32 mins
  • THE DUBAI BUSINESS LABYRINTH WITH DR. HEIKE LIEB-WILSON (PART 2)

    THE DUBAI BUSINESS LABYRINTH WITH DR. HEIKE LIEB-WILSON (PART 2)
    Mar 14 2026
    # Skillionaire Podcast - Episode: The Dubai Business Labyrinth with Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson | Part Two **Description:** In this unfiltered continuation of our conversation with Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson, a fearless single mom turned top business consultant in Dubai, dive deep into the realities and strategies of launching and scaling international brands in one of the world's most challenging markets. Dr. Lieb-Wilson pulls back the curtain on what really makes or breaks success in Dubai - from navigating cultural nuances and market entry pitfalls to the critical importance of trust and referrals in a transient, relationship-driven business landscape. Learn how she offers a unique 360-degree market entry service, including enabling brands to "test trade" under her own trade license, cutting through red tape and reducing risk. Hear vivid stories of product flops (and why some brands fail despite massive investments), eyebrow-raising market entry requests she refuses, and her candid take on balancing hard-nosed business growth with deep spirituality and manifestation techniques that fuel her relentless passion.
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    43 mins
  • SINGLE MOM. GLOBAL BUSINESS BUILDER

    SINGLE MOM. GLOBAL BUSINESS BUILDER
    Mar 7 2026
    What does it take to rebuild your life and build a global business at the same time? In this episode of Skillionaires, Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson shares her journey from single motherhood to becoming an internationally operating business leader. We talk about resilience, reinvention, leadership under pressure and what it truly means to create opportunity instead of waiting for it. This conversation is about ownership, courage and expanding your identity beyond circumstances.
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    43 mins
  • TALENT IS NOT ENOUGH. DISCIPLINE WINS

    TALENT IS NOT ENOUGH. DISCIPLINE WINS
    Feb 28 2026
    Talent alone does not build a career. Discipline does. In this episode, Tarek Majdalani shares his perspective on what truly separates artists who dream from those who build lasting success. We talk about: – Why talent is overrated – The role of discipline and daily structure – Artist development beyond hype – Building sustainable careers in the music industry – Execution vs. inspiration Tarek Majdalani explains why long-term success is not about luck, but about consistency, systems and the willingness to do the unglamorous work. If you want to understand what it really takes to build something meaningful — in music or business — this conversation is for you.
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    33 mins
  • STOP READING. START BUILDING

    STOP READING. START BUILDING
    Feb 21 2026
    What does it really take to build a global premium brand? Sammy Gharieni shares how he turned a childhood dream into an international company operating in 140 countries, without reading business books, but by building relentlessly. From early entrepreneurial instincts to scaling manufacturing sites across Europe and beyond, this episode explores passion, innovation, leadership, AI integration, and the mindset required to keep growing. If you want to build instead of just consume: this conversation is for you.
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    40 mins
  • FROM CORPORATE LEADER TO CONSCIOUS SCALING

    FROM CORPORATE LEADER TO CONSCIOUS SCALING
    Feb 14 2026
    Anna Schmidt built a successful international corporate career in the software industry — leading global transformations and scaling across borders. But success alone wasn’t enough. In this episode, Anna Schmidt shares how leaving the boardroom didn’t mean leaving achievement behind, it meant expanding it. From her childhood in Kazakhstan to leadership in global software corporations, and into conscious entrepreneurship, she reveals what real growth looks like beyond titles and systems. We talk about identity shifts, motherhood, alignment, nervous system regulation, and how true wealth goes far beyond revenue. This is a conversation about scaling without losing yourself.
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    31 mins
  • DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 2)

    DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 2)
    Feb 7 2026
    In Part 2 of the conversation with Michelle Maree, we go beyond the origin story and dive deep into what it really takes to grow, as a founder, leader and human being. This episode is about outgrowing environments, building high-trust communities, setting clear boundaries and understanding why real scale doesn’t come from doing more, but from designing the right culture. Michelle Maree shares her philosophy on leadership, responsibility and why freedom is not about escaping limits, but consciously choosing them. An honest, unfiltered conversation for founders, entrepreneurs and community builders who feel they’re ready for the next level.
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    15 mins
  • DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 1)

    DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 1)
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode of Skillionaires, host Dr. Angela Thomas speaks with Michelle Maree, founder of The Nomad Escape, about designing a life and business beyond borders, limits and traditional structures. Michelle Maree shares her journey from building a location-independent business to redefining freedom, responsibility and success on her own terms. Together, they explore what it really takes to create sustainable freedom. Not as an escape, but as a conscious design choice. This conversation is about mindset, systems, self-leadership and the courage to let go of outdated models — in business and in life. An inspiring episode (part 1 of 2) for founders, digital nomads and entrepreneurs who want to scale freedom without chaos.
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    32 mins