The Matrix Green Pill

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Muneeb Mushtaq to explore the hidden cost of success and what happens when external achievement no longer matches internal well-being. As the co-founder of AskforTask, one of Canada’s fastest-growing on-demand platforms, Muneeb achieved the kind of entrepreneurial success many dream of. But after his exit, he found himself facing severe burnout, forcing him...

 In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Mohamed Adel Fakhro to explore what happens when a 138-year-old business legacy collides with the frontiers of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and scientific innovation. As the first Bahraini graduate of Stanford University and Chairman of Infinite Loop, Mohamed shares how he transitioned from traditional business ventures into building companies f...

 In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael to explore the hidden psychology behind anxiety, burnout, self-censorship, and the emotional cost of constantly filtering ourselves in modern life. Dr. Chloe shares her personal Green Pill moment during COVID, when concerns about the developmental impact of masking on children pushed her to publicly speak out despite the professional r...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Andy Ellwood to explore resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it means to rebuild after losing everything. From selling private jets for Warren Buffett’s company to founding multiple technology ventures, Andy’s journey is a powerful lesson in courage, accountability, and purpose-driven innovation. Andy shares the Green Pill moment that changed the trajecto...

Today, to celebrate our 300th episode, we've curated a special compilation of some of the most moving, surprising, and powerful moments from the podcast so far, reflecting on individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. About this Episode Welcome to The Matrix Green Pill podcast, celebrating our 300th episode with 15 powerful Green Pill moments. After 299 conversations and roughl...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Hans Lagerweij to explore leadership, strategy, and what it takes to align teams in a fast-changing world. Hans shares how his early career shaped his understanding of people and business, leading him from consumer goods into global travel and expedition leadership. A defining moment during a storm in Antarctica revealed that leadership cannot be controlled...

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Omer Rahi to explore the mindset behind high performance, discipline, and personal transformation, especially in the second half of life. Omer shares how early life experiences and pivotal career moments shaped his outlook, including times when things didn’t go according to plan but ultimately led to better opportunities. He challenges the traditional view...

In this episode, Hilmarie speaks with Mudasir Wajid, PADI Course Director and ocean conservation advocate , about an unexpected journey that began in engineering and led him deep into the world of scuba diving and marine protection. What started as a spontaneous discovery dive in the Maldives quickly became a lifelong passion, shifting his focus from machines and systems to the fragile ecosystem b...

 Joanna Maria Hinz is a certified holistic health coach, regenerative detoxification specialist, and clinical iridologist dedicated to helping individuals heal from the inside out. Trained under Dr. Robert Morse, she focuses on cellular regeneration, lymphatic detoxification, and restoring the body’s natural ability to heal. Her journey into the health space was deeply personal. After years in hig...

Fredrik Härén is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, and thought leader on creativity and innovation. Known as The Creativity Explorer , he has spent more than 25 years traveling the world to study human creativity by meeting people from different cultures, professions, and backgrounds. Through this journey, he has delivered over 2,000 presentations in more than 75 countries and inspire...

Christopher M. Carter is a globally recognized SAP expert, serial entrepreneur, and four-time Amazon bestselling author. With a career spanning nearly four decades, he has helped organizations across more than 55 industries migrate, scale, and optimize using SAP and cloud technologies. He is the founder of multiple successful ventures, including Approyo, Mugatu AI, and Charging Bunny, and has auth...

Vikas Katoch is the Founder and CEO of Sidra Healthcare, a UAE-based healthcare company redefining how primary and preventive care is delivered. With nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare sector across multiple countries, Vikas has held senior leadership roles including CFO and CEO before launching Sidra with a clear mission: make healthcare accessible, affordable, and personalized. O...

Jitin Jaggi is the Managing Director of Circadia Skincare (SAMENA) , leading the brand’s expansion across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Indian by nationality and UAE-based for nearly 35 years, his story blends deep regional roots with a global operator’s mindset shaped by scaling businesses across multiple territories. Before skincare, Jitin spent 15 years building a lic...

Ayham Gorani is a Germany-born entrepreneur and computer scientist who has been building digital businesses for nearly two decades. After founding and exiting his first company in Germany, he moved to the UAE in 2011, drawn by the region’s momentum and the opportunity to build where his technical skill set was needed most. As Co-Founder and CEO of Pemo, Ayham is focused on helping founders and fin...

Musata Matei is Head of Partnerships and Growth at IGNITE in DIFC, and the author of The Mother Shift , a candid exploration of working motherhood and the leadership reset it demands. An expat for most of her life, Musata began her career in London’s high-pressure financial world, including a role at Goldman Sachs, before relocating to Dubai in search of a more sustainable, family-friendly way to...

Annie Stacey is the founder and CEO of Reloved, a UAE-based eco-tech marketplace redefining how people buy and sell pre-loved furniture, fashion, and lifestyle items. Originally from the UK, Annie moved to the UAE over a decade ago with plans to stay briefly, but quickly found a long-term home in the region. With a background in HR and corporate leadership, she brings a people-first mindset to ent...

Navixha Bagga is a leadership and emotional wellness coach with over two decades of experience spanning corporate IT, mindfulness, and personal development. After a 23-year career leading teams in high-pressure environments, she transitioned into purpose-driven coaching focused on resilience, emotional regulation, and mindful leadership. Alongside her corporate career, Navixha spent years facilita...

Scott Kelly is the founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners and a long-time operator in the world of startups, sales, and venture growth. With a career spanning more than three decades, Scott began on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange , moved into Silicon Valley during the early tech boom, and worked as an investment banker helping technology companies go public. He went on to found an...

Richmond Heath is the founder of TRE Australia and a global leader in Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) , a body-based method that helps people release chronic stress by activating the body’s natural tremor reflex. With a background spanning physiotherapy and mental health, Richmond has worked across a wide range of environments, from disaster recovery and trauma support to elite spor...

Dr. Sultan Al-Sha’ali is an Emirati and a UAE-based leadership architect and systems thinker whose work sits at the intersection of strategy, structural innovation, and real-world execution. Born in Dubai and educated in the UK, he studied naval architecture before completing advanced degrees in business administration, strategic planning, and development. His career began hands-on inside his fami...

Daniel Daniel is a crypto educator, coach, and former dentist with over two decades of experience in professional education. After transitioning out of clinical dentistry in 2016, Daniel leaned fully into his passion for teaching complex subjects in a clear, practical way. His own early experiences in cryptocurrency investing, including costly mistakes, misinformation, and exposure to scams, becam...

Laurie Drummond is a community builder, mentor, and former Australian Army intelligence officer whose career spans war zones, entrepreneurship, and global leadership spaces. After 13 years serving in the military and working in high-pressure environments including Iraq, Laurie transitioned into civilian life, launching ventures such as Ultra CrossFit and later founding the Sisterhood Collective ,...

Dr. Noah St. John is a globally recognized mindset and high-performance coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author known for helping entrepreneurs grow revenue fast while reclaiming time and freedom. Often described as the “mental health coach to the stars” and the “Zero Friction Doctor,” Noah has worked with entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, and high-achieving professionals to eliminate mental...

Justine Dampt is a sustainability-driven entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and angel investor based in Dubai. Born and raised in France, her journey spans Paris, Montreal, Finland, Egypt, and the UAE, shaped by global experiences and a deep-rooted respect for nature, nutrition, and conscious living. She is the founder of Shake Your Plants, also known as SYP or SIP, a functional hydration brand desi...

Nick Jonsson is a global thought leader on executive loneliness , a TEDx speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Executive Loneliness . Born in Sweden, educated in Australia, and based in Southeast Asia for over two decades, Nick built a high-performing corporate career before experiencing burnout that became a turning point in his life. That personal collapse and recovery became the f...