This week's guest is Danny Agg, who leads Zodiac Global with a clear vision for growth, innovation, and excellence, serves as CEO overseeing the company's strategic direction, partnerships, and overall talent strategy. In this episode, Danny dives deep into the evolving world of talent management and influencer marketing. The conversation highlights the critical role of trust in building authentic brands and explores how creators can craft universal content that resonates across audiences and platforms. Listeners gain practical insights on how to get started as a creator and develop multiple revenue streams. The discussion also examines the rapid growth of the global creator economy and looks ahead to the rising influence of AI-driven creators.

03:40 – Zodiac Global: Talent Management & Influencer Marketing

08:10 – Selective Talent: Choosing the Right Creators

17:06 - Growing an Organic Audience Today

21:23 – How Content Resonates Globally

23:13 – How Creators Make Money

27:45 – How to Build Your Own Product

34:35 – Getting Started as a Creator

46:00 – AI Influencers: What's the Future?

57:50 – Danny Agg's Journey into the Creator Space & Personal Story

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This week's guest is Dr. Nas Al Jafari, a leading Functional Medicine physician and founder of DNA Health in Dubai, renowned for his science-driven, holistic approach to health and wellness. With a focus on uncovering and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions, Dr. Al Jafari integrates the latest medical research with personalised care to help patients achieve optimal well-being. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, he emphasises the importance of nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and integrative therapies. His expertise has earned him a reputation as one of the region's most trusted voices in functional and preventative medicine.

In this episode, we explore Dr. Nas Al Jafari's personal journey into Functional Medicine and his approach to addressing the root causes of chronic conditions. He discusses lifestyle, longevity, and preventative health, as well as the evolving challenges of trust in modern healthcare. Dr. Al Jafari shares insights on overnutrition, hormonal optimisation, and emerging therapies such as exosomes and peptides. He also reflects on lessons learned from building his clinic, the four pillars of health, and his experiences practising in Dubai — offering a unique perspective on optimising well-being and transforming healthcare outcomes.

2:40 – Dr. Nas Al Jafari's Backstory

5:40 – Lifestyle, Longevity, and Functional Medicine

19:10 – COVID-19 as a Catalyst for Change

20:19 – The True Meaning of Longevity

28:28 – Championing Preventative Health

40:53 – The Impact of Being Overnourished

49:54 – DNA Health & Wellness Clinics: Lessons Learned

54:20 – Practicing in Dubai: Challenges and Opportunities

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This weeks guest, Karl Mohan, is a seasoned fintech and crypto executive, currently serving as General Manager for APAC and MEA and Global Head of Banking Partnerships at Crypto.com. With over two decades of experience across traditional finance and emerging technologies, Karl is known for bridging the gap between banking and blockchain innovation. Passionate about financial inclusion and responsible crypto adoption, he advocates for regulation that supports innovation, security, and trust, helping Crypto.com make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone.

In this episode, we explore how technology and regulation are shaping the future of finance, with a focus on the rapid evolution of crypto and digital payments. We discuss why Dubai has emerged as a leading hub for the industry, comparing its regulatory landscape with more democratic societies. We also look at the growing integration of crypto with traditional banking and consider the global shift toward cashless societies.

06:19 – New technologies changing the way we pay and invest

11:25 – The evolution of technology and the role of regulation

14:40 – Why Dubai has become one of the leading crypto financial centres

22:18 – The risks of crypto and how regulation and security are improving trust and confidence

34:57 – The Crypto.com x Trump Media deal and its impact on direct and indirect crypto investment

46:34 – The future of cash, societal behaviours, and the role of crypto

52:26 – Pros and cons of a cashless society and the rise of alternative payment systems

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