In this episode of Every Deal Is a Dance, host Mishawn Nolan talks with Emily Aiken, founder of The Story Studio, about the power of authenticity, storytelling, and creative reinvention in business and life.

Emily shares how her path from NBC page to brand strategist was shaped by curiosity and courage — and how she teaches creators and companies to build trust through their authentic story.

Together, they discuss:

• How storytelling creates trust in a post-truth world
• What “creative abundance” means for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
• How to turn authenticity into a strategic business advantage
• Why being seen is the key to bravery and connection

🎧 Listen now to discover how aligning your truth with your story can transform your business and your life.

In this inspiring episode of Every Deal Is a Dance, host Mishawn Nolan speaks with Zubaida Bai, President & CEO of Grameen Foundation, a global organization helping women and families escape poverty through entrepreneurship.

A mechanical engineer by training and designer by passion, Zubaida shares how a single moment in a rural clinic sparked her transition from building machines to building solutions that change lives — starting with her groundbreaking JanmaClean Birth Kit.

Together, Mishawn and Zubaida explore:

• How empathy can power innovation and leadership
• Why systems, not just individuals, must evolve to enable women entrepreneurs
• Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
• How organizations stay grounded in their values amid constant disruption
• What “flow” and alignment mean in leadership and life

Zubaida’s journey from engineer to global changemaker is a masterclass in purpose, alignment, and impact.

🎧 Listen now to learn how engineering empathy can transform business — and the world.