Think Big & Go Global

In today's fast-moving business world, marketing is no longer just about visibility—it's about influence, positioning, and creating meaningful impact. In this episode of *Think Big & Go Global*, Mirela Sula sits down with **Abby Ghafoor OBE**, award-winning marketing practitioner, CEO of Arc Management Consulting, and one of the UK's most respected voices in marketing, leadership,...

🎙️ JACQUELINE O'DONOVAN OBE | Trailblazer, Disruptor & Business Icon She built a multi-award winning waste management empire — then exited it. Now she's here to share exactly how she did it. In this powerful episode of Pick n Go Global, I sit down with Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE — one of the most recognised and respected names in waste, logistics, transport and construction — industr...

Can success and wellbeing truly go hand in hand? In this powerful episode of *Think Big & Go Global*, Mirela Sula sits down with Eva Tinka, founder of Elevation Wellbeing, to explore the realities of burnout, leadership, workplace culture, and emotional resilience. After starting her career in the NHS as a biomedical scientist, Eva experienced firsthand how poor leadership can impact confidenc...

Have you ever felt like everything in your life looked successful on the outside… but something inside you was asking for more? More meaning. More alignment. More truth. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Engela, personal branding and business strategist, community leader, and transformational mentor to explore the journey of rediscovering yourself and stepping into your true identity. Orig...

What does it really take to rebuild after losing everything? In this powerful episode of Think Big & Go Global Podcast Andrew Scott shares the reality behind entrepreneurship — the setbacks, the self-doubt, the reinvention, and the resilience required to start over when life doesn’t go to plan. From arriving in London at 18 with nothing, to building and selling multiple companies, to facing fi...

There are moments in life when everything looks fine on the outside…but inside, something doesn’t feel right. In this powerful episode of Big & Go Global, Mirela Sula sits down with therapist Leticia, who travelled from Zurich to share her deep work on emotional healing, subconscious patterns, and self-discovery. So many of us feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected — repeating patterns we don’t...

In this powerful episode of Think Big & Go Global, we sit down with Anita Goyal MBE — philanthropist, educator, author, podcast host, and advocate for meaningful social change. From her beginnings as a secondary school teacher to becoming a leading voice in education, inclusion, and community impact, Anita’s journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership. As Chair of The Goyal Foundatio...

What do you do when your world falls apart? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sara Davison — globally known as The Divorce Coach — to explore what really happens after heartbreak… and how you can rebuild your life from it. Sara’s journey began with one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through — discovering her husband’s affair. But instead of letting that moment define her, sh...

What does it really mean to understand money? We spend our lives earning it, saving it, and sometimes losing it…But very few of us are ever taught how to keep it or grow it. In this powerful conversation, Sankar Sharma shares the deeply personal story that shaped his life’s mission. As a young boy, he watched his father — a highly respected government officer, honoured by the President of India fo...

What does it really take to build success from nothing… and rise to the very top? In this powerful episode of Think Big, Go Global, I’m joined by Haeley Andrews — developer, entrepreneur, and CEO of multiple companies — who has spent over two decades building a multi-million-pound property empire from the ground up. From growing up on a council estate to leading large-scale property developments,...

What if your business could grow beyond your city… beyond your time… even beyond you? In this episode of Gig and Go Global, I sit down with Mel Christ from The Franchise Group to uncover how entrepreneurs can scale from local success to national (and even global) brands — without burnout, overwhelm, or massive costs. We dive into the power of franchising — a model that allows you to expand your bu...

She had stability. A business. A family. But inside… she was breaking. In this deeply moving episode of Think Big & Go Global, I sit down with Simona — a hairstylist, mother of three, and immigrant who made one of the most courageous decisions a woman can make:She walked away from the life she built… to become who she truly is. For 13 years, Simona worked in cleaning — waking up early, working...

In this powerful episode of Think Big & Go Global, Mirela Sula sits down with Chris London, a Facebook Ads specialist, agency owner, and course creator who has sold over 20,000 online courses and generated more than £600,000 in revenue. But Chris’s story isn’t just about business success. Before the growth…Before the visibility…There was survival. Chris found himself trapped in a physically an...

Apply here: https://subscription.globalwomanclub.com/studiovip-2025/ In this powerful conversation, Tayaba shares the moment that changed everything. It started on an ordinary autumn morning in London. A trip to the supermarket with her young son…A declined card at the checkout…And a moment that forced her to face a life that no longer felt like her own. What followed became the foundation of the...

Apply here to join the Pitch Studio Training: https://subscription.globalwomanclub.com/studiovip-2025/ I asked Faustina, my guest at Think Big Go Global, a simple but powerful question:“Do you think you have managed to rise and take control of your life?”Her answer moved me deeply. She said that last year her word was “Rise.”She went through an incredibly difficult personal time and had to rise fr...

Apply to be a guest https://podcast.mirelasula.com/apply In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Dr. Amal El-Hawari — medical doctor, GP, former paediatrician, mother and grandmother — to talk about the one relationship that shapes everything: the relationship between parents and their children. With over 30 years of medical experience in the UK, Dr. Amal shares what she h...

What if you could unlock an extra £1.4 MILLION from property you already own — without buying anything new? In this powerful episode of Think Big Go Global, Mirela Sula interviews Rachel, known as the Title Splitting Queen, who transitioned from corporate director at Experian and Equifax into a property entrepreneur using a strategy most investors overlook. This episode reveals: • How to increase...

Apply to be in my next podcast: https://podcast.mirelasula.com/applyIn this deeply powerful conversation, Emmy-nominated TV producer Lucinda Axelsson, shares how a personal crisis forced her to confront the most dangerous story of all — the one she was telling herself. After three decades producing award-winning documentaries for BBC, Netflix, and Disney, Lucinda understood story better than most....

Apply to be in my podcast: https://podcast.mirelasula.com/apply In this episode of Think Big & Go Global, I’m joined by the inspiring Vanessa Van Parijs — a business coach with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, managers, and corporate leaders find clarity, confidence, and direction. Vanessa has worked with major global organizations like Philips, KLM, and ING, and today she su...

In this powerful episode of the Think Big and Go Global Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hulbert, an entrepreneur who built a business empire from scratch in just nine years, and sold it for an extraordinary $100 million. Andrew’s journey is filled with valuable lessons on ambition, resilience, leadership, and what it truly takes to create something meaningful on a global scale. But what makes his...

In this episode, we dive into an inspiring journey of courage, passion, and perseverance. From leaving home to start a new life abroad to building a career doing what you love, this story shows how following your dreams can lead to creating something truly meaningful. Discover how a boutique salon can be more than just a place for hair. It can be a safe, empowering space where women feel heard, va...

In this episode of Think Big and Go Global , we speak with Nikki Greer, a property investor and lease options specialist who turned a challenging personal situation into a thriving business. Nikki shares her journey from starting with nothing to becoming the UK record holder for lease options, and how she now empowers others to achieve financial freedom through property investment. Learn how to id...

In this episode of Think Big and Go Global , we explore the journey to true freedom with Jason Graystone. From humble beginnings to financial independence, Jason shares how he mastered the art of owning his time, money, and life. Learn practical strategies for investing wisely, delegating effectively, and creating a life where work feels like passion—not obligation. Discover how to align your acti...

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the creation of a groundbreaking digital mental health platform designed to change how people access support around the world. Dr. Arokia Antonysamy opens up about her mission to reduce long waiting times, empower individuals through self-assessment, and make mental health care more accessible for everyone. From her extensive career in psychiatry to taking t...

In this inspiring episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a nutritional therapist and health coach who transformed her life through the power of food and self-discovery. From moving to the UK in an arranged marriage to raising three children while navigating cultural adjustments, isolation, and personal challenges, she experienced the struggles of feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Battling low...