The Jamilia Grier Show
The Jamilia Grier Show is for bold entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for a single story, country, or career. Hosted by Jamilia Grier—global entrepreneur, former lawyer, and mom of four—this podcast explores global business, reinvention, and life abroad. Hear real talk with expat founders breaking the 9-to-5 mold, and get practical tips on remote work, leadership, and building a business on your terms. New episodes drop every Thursday.
Episodes
80 episodes
Starting a Business in Dubai: From Corporate Life to Full-Time Entrepreneur
Ready to make the leap from corporate to entrepreneur? Join host Jamilia Grier as she sits down with Farah Alkhateeb, Founder and CEO of eGreen Badge, who transformed from a corporate business development professional to a successful Dubai-base...
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From Rock Bottom to Shark Tank Winner: Why Success Has No Expiration Date
If you’ve ever felt like your age, past mistakes, or lack of support disqualify you from building something big—this episode will blow that belief to pieces.Tracey Noonan, co-founder of W...
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I Built a Business Abroad with No Followers—Then Everything Changed
In 2025, if you are growing a business but have no social media presence, you are fighting an uphill battle. Now, more than ever, people want to know who they are buying from - and it doesn't matter if you are selling legal services or a ...
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Is It Time to Leave Your 9-5? How to Know If You're Ready for Entrepreneurship
Is it time to leave your 9-5?Wondering if you’re ready for the path to entrepreneurship? In this episode, Jamila Grier explores the signs that it’s time to quit your 9-5, how to prepare for your transition, and what the journey to global en...
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How To Build Self Confidence and Silence Your Inner Critic
Tired of listening to your inner critic crush your self-confidence all day? Are you constantly second-guessing yourself or feeling like you're not enough? In this empowering episode, I break down how to build real self-confidence — not the ...
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23:48
The Two Paths to Wealth for Expats — and How to Pick Yours
Global wealth strategist Adam Fayed joins me to break down the two most powerful paths to building wealth abroad — and how to choose the one that fits your life, goals, and mindset.Guest on this Episode: Adam Fayed https://adamfayed.com/...
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How Hiding Your True Self Is Costing You Success (And What To Do About It)
You're funny, brilliant, and real with your best friends — but when it's time to perform, you hide. Sound familiar?In this episode, Jamilia Grier shares the hidden cost of wearing a "professional mask" — and how taking ...
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The Heartfelt Risk Behind Richard Blank’s Global Success
At 27 years old, Richard Blank left behind the familiar streets of Philadelphia to follow an unlikely calling — training call center workers in Costa Rica. What started as a teaching job turned into a lifelong entrepreneurial journey, building ...
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How to Scale Without Losing Personal Connection — Creating Meaningful Travel Experiences in Italy with Angelo Carotenuto
In this episode, I sit down with Angelo Carotenuto, founder of Liv Tours, to unpack how he scaled a thriving travel company across Europe while creating *meaningful, human-centered experiences* — not just ticking tourist boxes.
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Launching a Fitness Business in Dubai with Bonge Gumede
SummaryIn this conversation, Jamilia Grier and Bonge Gumede explore the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on Bonge's transition from university to becoming a fitness content creator. They discuss the importance of self...
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The American Dream is Broken: Why I moved Abroad to Build Real Wealth
The American Dream isn't broken because we're not working hard enough—it's broken by design. In this raw, eye-opening episode, Jamilia reveals how her contrasting childbirth experiences in the U.S. versus Singapore exposed fundament...
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The Raw Truth About Digital Identity: Evin McMullen Reveals the Future of Who We Are Online
In this eye-opening conversation, Jamilia sits down with Evin McMullen, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Privado ID (formerly Polygon ID), who shares her remarkable journey from traditional finance to becoming a pioneering force in digi...
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The Tech-Savvy Entrepreneur: Why Learning Beats Capital in 2025
In this powerful solo episode, Jamilia shatters the myth that entrepreneurial success requires deep technical expertise or massive capital investment. Drawing from her own journey of discomfort and growth, she reveals how technology has become ...
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The Key to Business Partnerships in 2025
Why do some business partnerships soar while others flop? In this episode, I delve into the art of mastering collaborative success for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their businesses through strategic partnerships. Discover the ess...
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20:35
Decentralized Finance: Opportunities for Nigeria's Youth
In this episode, Jamilia Grier speaks with Ayomide Ogunsakin, a law graduate from Nigeria, about her journey into decentralized finance (DeFi) and the intersection of law and technology. Ayomide shares her background, influences, and the import...
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How International Travel Sharpens Entrepreneurs with Jim Rogers
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of living and traveling abroad with Jim Rogers. Jim is the author of the best seller, Investment Biker, the story of this amazing trip, and it’s about the world economy and society – who’s ...
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From Corporate to Startup: My Entrepreneurial Journey and Key Lessons Learned
Did you know that more than half of working professionals have considered leaving their jobs to start a business, but fewer than 10% actually take the plunge? The fear of the unknown, financial insecurity, and the challenge of competing ...
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Feeling Like You Don't Belong? What Web3 & Open Campus Taught Me About Carving Your Own Space
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you were not supposed to be there? Like everyone else fit in effortlessly, but you were the outlier, the one who didn't belong. Well, in this episode, I reflect on having that very experience w...
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Beyond Borders: Reinventing Success & Industry with Dr. Namrata Upadhyay
What do you do when the career you spent years building just isn't an option anymore? Most people panic, but Dr. Namrata Upadhyay didn't. She built an empire. She went from a practicing dentist to a game changing entrepreneur, launching the Glo...
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Why Entreprenurs Need to Pay Attention to Web3, Blockchain and AI - Or Get Left Behind
Are you building a business for today—or the next decade? Because if you're still thinking like it's 2020, you're already behind. The biggest reason businesses fail isn't the economy or competition—it's refusing to ev...
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The Hidden Cost of Staying Put: How Your Location is Keeping You Broke & Stuck
In this episode, we explore why relocating to different cities or countries can have a massive impact on your financial trajectory, career growth, and overall well-being. From tax advantages and lower living costs to better net...
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Beyond Dubai Bling: Real Stories of Entrepreneurs in the UAE
What’s it really like to start a business in Dubai? Forget the glitz and glamour you see on social media—this episode dives into real, unfiltered stories from expat entrepreneurs who built their businesses from the ground up.We’...
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From Setbacks to Success: How Sheila Randall is Building a New Life in Dubai
In this episode of The Jamilia Grier Show, I sit down with Sheila Randall, a Canadian entrepreneur who recently made the bold move to Dubai to restart her business journey. Sheila shares her inspiring story of overcoming setback...
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🎉 Big News! The Podcast is Changing (For the Better) 🎉
Hey everyone, I’ve got some exciting news! Barely Legal in Web3 is evolving into Jamilia Grier, and trust me—it’s going to be even better. Over the past year, I’ve been diving deep into entrepreneurship, meeting amazin...
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Disrupting a $5 Trillion Industry: Will Fan on Blockchain's Impact on Education
Send us a textIn this episode of Barely Legal in Web3, we sit down with Will Fan, co-founder of NewCampus and a key partner at Open Campus, to explore how Web3 technology is set to revolutionize the future of education. Will shares insights from h...
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