Mastervision® Podcast by Nina Seredai

Recently, I came across a statistic indicating that the global turnover rate of CEOs, depending on the industry, is around 15% – a staggering figure that is only increasing. From my own experience, I’ve seen how this turnover, coupled with the immense stress involved, impacts not only the CEOs themselves but also their teams and entire companies. So, why is this happening more frequently? What are...

I hope this podcast becomes a therapeutic tool, as well as an inspirational and motivational platform for you—just as it has been for me. Meeting and talking with remarkable people who have overcome challenges and achieved success in their professional journeys helps me realise that I’m not alone in facing life’s complexities. It reminds me that there are always people to learn from. This episode...

Combining marriage and business is a journey filled with both challenges and rewards. In this episode, we explore what happens when two worlds—personal relationships and professional ventures—intersect. My guests, Will and Manuela, share their experience of running a hospitality business together and finding the balance between maintaining both their family and their company. From learning how to...

Running a business today can feel like a roller coaster—one moment you're on top, and the next day, because of cancel culture, nobody wants to talk to you. PR has become an essential tool for business owners' survival and success. I'll be the first to admit I've neglected PR for years, but now I realise just how critical it is. In this episode, I'm excited to have Alistair...

This episode was inspired by my personal experience. Today, the idea of being a highly effective person is incredibly popular, especially among entrepreneurs eager to achieve it all: building a successful business, engaging in regular exercise, and spending quality time with family. Not long ago, I believed I was excelling at all of this—hitting every target and feeling super productive. But my wa...

The GCC countries, including the UAE, are rapidly emerging as global business hotspots. Did you know that nearly 7,000 high-net-worth individuals are expected to move to the UAE in 2024? This influx of wealth is attracting entrepreneurs from all over the globe, eager to find investors for their businesses. The quest for investments has truly become a modern-day treasure hunt. I've invited sea...

The Middle East is booming, with new ventures opening every day. More and more people are considering changing their careers and leaving corporate jobs to embark on their journeys as entrepreneurs, hoping to gain more freedom.  This is exactly what happened with my guest, Nisreen Shocair, former CEO Middle East of Net-a-Porter and Virgin Megastore. She left her stable and successful corporate care...

I'm blessed to be surrounded by incredible women who successfully built their careers and businesses in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai. Through my podcast, I hope to inspire you with their stories to explore opportunities for your own endeavour and learn about the mindset that helps grow and advance yourself.  My today's guest, Mania Merrikhi, is the best choice for this purpose....

GCC countries have become lands of opportunity for many entrepreneurs looking to open new ventures or expand in this region. Today, the Food & Beverage industry is one of the hottest yet most competitive and saturated industries. Did you know there are about 26,000 F&B establishments in the UAE, with 13,000 in Dubai alone? However, experts say the market still has potential for new outlets...

Recently, I've been hearing more and more concerns from those around me regarding the state of the world and our future. There's a common feeling that time is flying by and the world is changing so rapidly that it's difficult to keep up. Every day, we're bombarded with messages about the challenges of the future in the era of AI, distressing reports about jobs that will be outd...

Please welcome my new episode created in collaboration with the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers. I meet many entrepreneurs who want to enter the growing GCC retail market or expand their business within this region. In this special episode, I dived into an engaging conversation with David Macadam, a top-tier retail expert in the MENA Region with 40+ years of experience.  Da...

On the eve of International Women's Day, I'm honoured to shine a spotlight on the incredible women entrepreneurs that I've had the privilege to know and work alongside. Their purposefulness, creativity, and brave spirit inspire and motivate me in life and business. In this special episode, I've collected for you their personal stories, challenges, and advice. I hope you will be...

I met my incredible guest, psychologist and executive coach Hayssam Alamine, a while ago when working on one of my projects. We've been trying to arrange a podcast recording for quite some time, but it happened only now and apparently for a reason. Currently, there is a period in my life when emotions overwhelm me, and I am trying to figure out how to manage them and stay focused on what is i...

Every day, more and more people, including kids, are venturing into the Metaverse. To be honest, as a parent, I get stressed whenever I see my kids with an iPad in their hands and going online. What are they doing there? Why are they wasting their time? In this episode, along with the founder of Open MetaKids Club, Aygul Kupcova, we explore how we can transform our kids from consumers of online in...

Dubai market is booming and attracting more and more entrepreneurs willing to catch their own luck. When you’re driving around Dubai, you can see the offerings of new and new luxury products or experiences nearly everywhere.  On one hand, it gives the impression of an opulent lifestyle and limitless opportunities to make money. However, on the other hand, “luxury" scooters, sandwiches, etc. d...

In today's world, terms like partnership, collaboration, co-creation, and co-production have become increasingly common. The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford emphasizes that partnership and collaboration must be foundational pillars of every company's business strategy to succeed in the future.  But what are the ingredients for a successful collaboration? How can we trans...

This topic holds a special place in my heart due to my own recent experience with a business partner. While my relationship with my ex-business partner ended painfully after eleven years of building a company together, I dedicate this episode to him. I am very thankful to him for the knowledge he shared with me, for all the great times we had together, and for all the difficult times when we suppo...

I meet a lot of business leaders, some of whom are great people who care about their employees. They are inspirational and understand the value of company culture. Unfortunately, there is still a significant number of business leaders who are solely driven by financial results. For them, people are merely a means to achieve their goals. What does the future hold for those leaders? Why are empathet...

I've noticed that in recent years, the stress of running a business has been increasing to the point where I constantly feel busy and unable to switch off. Have you experienced the same feeling? In this episode, I have invited Vic Baretto, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in helping entrepreneurs run and scale businesses without stress, to share his secrets on how to grow a company a...

It's truly fascinating how life can sometimes change our plans and reshape our visions. This was the case for my new guest, Vuk Zlatarov, the founder of Poddster - a network of podcast production studios. When he started this business, his goal was to establish a stable company that relied on technology rather than people. However, along the way, people became the heart of his business vision...

When I first saw the Instagram account of this beautiful woman – my guest Anna – I was very inspired by her vision in life. She is a strong advocate for women's empowerment and a founder of the online educational platform WE University. We discussed the problems and challenges that women face today. Anna also shared her concept of a life strategy that can help people make their lives more mea...

My fantastic guest Chris Browne was a Global Retail Director at the famous clothing brand Ted Baker for 30 years. Today his passion is mentoring startups and transferring his extensive knowledge in business and retail.  Through this interview, Chris shares his practical advice to all aspiring entrepreneurs across the following topics: ▪️How to work with people in a positive and productive way? ▪️W...

Have you ever had one of those relationships with a business partner, colleague, or client that leaves you feeling drained and lacking motivation? Toxic relationships can be a real energy drain; unfortunately, they can happen to anyone. I've experienced this myself, so I reached out to my friend and business advisor, Rachel Meuleman. Rachel is an expert at helping entrepreneurs create problem...

I have two beautiful kids who are my world, and as a parent myself, I know firsthand how inspiring and complicated this role can be. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to Sylvie Ebert, founder of Connected Parenting, a purpose-driven company that specialises in helping parents find balance and provides insightful parenting advice. In this episode, Sylvie will share her experience an...

In this episode, I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Joe Foster, who, along with his brother, founded a UK family-based firm in 1958 that went on to become the world's number one sports shoe brand and remains among the top 10 sportswear companies.  Our conversation is both heartwarming and informative, as we discuss the difficulties, joys, and mindset needed to achieve that level of s...