Episodes

  • FROM CORPORATE LEADER TO CONSCIOUS SCALING

    FROM CORPORATE LEADER TO CONSCIOUS SCALING
    Feb 14 2026
    Anna Schmidt built a successful international corporate career in the software industry — leading global transformations and scaling across borders. But success alone wasn’t enough. In this episode, Anna Schmidt shares how leaving the boardroom didn’t mean leaving achievement behind, it meant expanding it. From her childhood in Kazakhstan to leadership in global software corporations, and into conscious entrepreneurship, she reveals what real growth looks like beyond titles and systems. We talk about identity shifts, motherhood, alignment, nervous system regulation, and how true wealth goes far beyond revenue. This is a conversation about scaling without losing yourself.
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    31 mins
  • DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 2)

    DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 2)
    Feb 7 2026
    In Part 2 of the conversation with Michelle Maree, we go beyond the origin story and dive deep into what it really takes to grow, as a founder, leader and human being. This episode is about outgrowing environments, building high-trust communities, setting clear boundaries and understanding why real scale doesn’t come from doing more, but from designing the right culture. Michelle Maree shares her philosophy on leadership, responsibility and why freedom is not about escaping limits, but consciously choosing them. An honest, unfiltered conversation for founders, entrepreneurs and community builders who feel they’re ready for the next level.
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    15 mins
  • DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 1)

    DESIGNING FREEDOM BEYOND BORDERS AND LIMITS (PART 1)
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode of Skillionaires, host Dr. Angela Thomas speaks with Michelle Maree, founder of The Nomad Escape, about designing a life and business beyond borders, limits and traditional structures. Michelle Maree shares her journey from building a location-independent business to redefining freedom, responsibility and success on her own terms. Together, they explore what it really takes to create sustainable freedom. Not as an escape, but as a conscious design choice. This conversation is about mindset, systems, self-leadership and the courage to let go of outdated models — in business and in life. An inspiring episode (part 1 of 2) for founders, digital nomads and entrepreneurs who want to scale freedom without chaos.
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    32 mins
  • RAISING KIDPRENEURS - SCALING THE NEXT GENERATION

    RAISING KIDPRENEURS - SCALING THE NEXT GENERATION
    Jan 24 2026
    In this episode of Skillionaires, host Angela Thomas sits down with Angela Soudi, co-founder of Gladiators Juniors and passionate advocate for entrepreneurship education for children. Together they explore why entrepreneurship starts long before adulthood, and how families, systems, mindset and heart-led leadership play a decisive role in shaping the next generation. This conversation goes beyond business theory. It dives into education, family dynamics, self-mastery and the long-term responsibility entrepreneurs carry — not only for companies, but for people. A powerful episode for entrepreneurs, parents and leaders who think in generations, not quarters.
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    28 mins
  • MASTERING THE STAGE

    MASTERING THE STAGE
    Jan 17 2026
    Great events don’t happen by accident. They are designed, guided and held together by the right person on stage. In this episode of the Skillionaires Podcast, Angela Thomas is joined by Derek Smith, an experienced Master of Ceremonies (MC), to explore what truly makes events work behind the scenes. The conversation dives into the often underestimated role of the MC and why great moderation is not about talking more, but about creating structure, flow and trust. This episode is for anyone who works with live events, stages, audiences or high-stakes communication.
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    34 mins
  • THE 9-STEP PLAYBOOK TO SCALE YOUR COMPANY

    THE 9-STEP PLAYBOOK TO SCALE YOUR COMPANY
    Jan 10 2026
    In this solo Playbook Episode, Dr. Angela Thomas breaks down her proven 9-step scaling framework and explains how real business growth works in practice. You’ll learn how to structure your value proposition, customer journey, channels, partnerships, and revenue streams in a way that allows your business to scale without burning yourself out or tying everything to your personal time and energy. This episode is a must-listen for founders, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and sustainable growth.
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    35 mins
  • ANGELA {UNSCRIPTED}

    ANGELA {UNSCRIPTED}
    Jan 3 2026
    This unscripted solo episode is a personal and unfiltered start into the new year. Angela Thomas shares a story she rarely talks about: a year of pressure, self-doubt, a costly scam, and the inner shift that followed. From nervous system regulation to leadership identity, from environment to energy, this episode explores why strategy alone never creates sustainable growth. You’ll hear: – why strategy without energy leads to stagnation – the 7 reasons businesses get stuck (and the 8th element nobody talks about) – how identity, environment and self-worth shape results – why leadership always starts inside before it shows outside This episode is not about hacks or quick wins. It’s about building something that lasts — in business and in life.
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    31 mins
  • AMAZON IS NOT A MARKETPLACE - IT'S A SYSTEM

    AMAZON IS NOT A MARKETPLACE - IT'S A SYSTEM
    Dec 27 2025
    Amazon frustrates most founders. Not because their product is bad – but because they misunderstand the system. In this episode of Skillionaires, Angela Thomas sits down with Jason Kwao, Amazon growth strategist and brand builder, to unpack what really drives success on Amazon. Jason Kwao shares his journey from delivering pizzas to scaling seven-figure brands, and explains why Amazon is not a marketplace, but a system that rewards those who understand its rules. You’ll learn: – Why most sellers lose money on Amazon – The three levers that actually drive growth – How mindset impacts long-term profitability – When Amazon makes sense for your business – and when it doesn’t This episode is for founders, brand owners, and entrepreneurs who want clarity instead of hype and strategy instead of guesswork.
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    33 mins