Season 35
The Global Interview Season 35 featuring creatives, leaders, and thinkers.
“Success for me now is being small enough to care and big enough to make a difference.”
Moumita Das Roy
Moumita Das Roy
Marketing and Communications Professional
Moumita is a cross-industry marketer with experience in nonprofit, media, advertising, and telecom. She is an experienced digital marketer and a brand strategist. She is also a trained tertiary educator and industry faculty. She has worked in some iconic brands such as Ogilvy and BBDO in Advertising, The Walt Disney Company in Media, Virgin Mobile in Telecom. In her recent roles in New Zealand, she has managed the marketing and product function of a mid-sized telco and drives the communication strategy for a global, sustainable building materials brand.
“Connect dots that others can't see, and use humour and charisma to encourage and unite people.”
Maria Ross
Maria Ross
Brand Strategist, Speaker and Author, Red Slice, LLC
Maria Ross, the founder of brand consultancy Red Slice, believes cash flow, creativity and compassion are not mutually exclusive. She advises entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses on building irresistible brand stories and messaging to better connect with customers. Maria has authored multiple books, including her most recent book, The Empathy Edge, and she hosts The Empathy Edge podcast.
“My first advice would be: make sure you have a strong motivation and enough determination. The journey is going to be tough and you will have to work very hard and spend a lot of time before you start seeing results.”
Anita Sajkiewicz
Anita Sajkiewicz
Managing Director, Nimbus eCommerce
My professional journey started over 20 years ago in Poland, during the deep economic crisis. Although I had a decent education, it was difficult for me to find a job that would allow me to develop. As a result, I got married quite young, and by the age of 30, I already had two lovely sons. My life was very busy and hectic, and I didn't give up on myself. I decided to fulfil my dream and become a chartered accountant. In 2006 I made a life-changing decision and emigrated to Ireland. With two young children and little money in my pocket, I was determined to chase my dream. It was the toughest decision I ever made, but I never regretted it. It was the most valuable time in my career.
“If my work benefits human beings in any capacity, it fuels my desire to do even more. I don't think I'll ever stop.”
Sam Qamar
Sam Qamar
CEO, MedLion Clinic
Dr Sam Qamar is the founding CEO of MedLion Clinic, a virtual primary care service based in the U.S. With an emphasis on affordability, convenience, and high-quality medical care, MedLion Clinic caters to employers and individuals in dozens of states, all online. Until recently, Dr Qamar was also the founding CEO of MedWand, a telehealth technology company, where he now serves as Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer. Dr Qamar invented the award-winning MedWand, a medical device that allows clinicians to examine patients over the internet on smartphones and computers.
“Possible in the world, possible for me, it’s only a matter of how!”
Janet Sernack
Janet Sernack
Founder and CEO, Compass Learning Pty Ltd - ImagineNation
Janet is a brave, bold, and serial entrepreneur who, since exiting a highly successful global corporate career in the Australian retail industry, has creatively re-invented herself to become acknowledged as a pioneering thought leader on the people side of innovation. She founded ImagineNation™ as an Israeli start-up in 2010 and now leads a learning and consulting collective in Melbourne, Australia. Where she partners with organisations, leaders, teams, and coaches, to help them become future ft in a constantly changing and uncertain world.
“Networking for me is about learning about other people, communicating passions and connecting with others who share those passions.”
Dr. Sinead Kane
Dr. Sinead Kane
International Keynote Speaker
International Keynote Speaker, double PhD doctorate, double Guinness World record holder, visually impaired athlete, qualified lawyer and lecturer. Sinead doesn't let her disability hold her back and is living life to the full. Within the space of three months, Sinead Kane was awarded two PhD doctorates. First, in October 2017, she received an honorary PhD from the National University of Ireland. Then, in December 2017, she was awarded her academic PhD from Dublin City University.
“Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, but it's rewarding. Don't be afraid to try again when you face obstacles.”
Linda Achan
Linda Achan
Co-founder and CEO, NatureWrap UK and EnergyWells LLC
Linda Achan is co-founder of NatureWrap UK, a Foodtech company and EnergyWells LLC, an energy supply company. As an entrepreneur, she obtained a multimillion-pound financial facility for a natural resource client and structured strategic and tactical plans that retained and won new business. She has international business experience. Devising and implementing international market entry and financial growth structures in UK and Africa. Held business development responsibilities at the UK listed network Infrastructure Company and secured contracts across sectors.
“If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you can't. Everything is possible if we believe it is possible.”
Sally Maier-Yip
Sally Maier-Yip
Founder and Managing Director, 11K Consulting Ltd
Sally is a trusted China PR and marketing advisor and thought leader with a mission to empower businesses to fulfil their China dreams. Her life mission is to be a positive influencer on others every day at work and in life. Professionally, Sally has 17 years of solid experience and proven records in strategising and delivering award-winning campaigns for multinational and national companies in China, Hong Kong, across Asia, and globally.