Happy New Year to all our listeners! 🎉

We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting episode featuring two amazing guests, Umer (@umernomankhan) and Alina (@alinahxyat)!

You might already recognize this dynamic duo from your social media feeds. They’re YouTubers, content creators, and young entrepreneurs who run Nova Studios (@novastudios.ae), a creative ad agency dedicated to helping businesses grow with powerful creative solutions and strategic marketing.

In this episode, we dive deep into their inspiring journey:
🎥 Umer’s beginnings on YouTube and his evolution as a content creator.
🌍 Alina’s unique experience of being both Pakistani and Russian, and her thoughts on identity.
✨ The heartfelt (and hilarious) story of how they met online – with a twist that involves 50 "wingmen."

We also explore their creative process, including how a small 3% tweak to an idea can turn it into something extraordinary. Plus, they share insights on navigating mental health while juggling creativity and entrepreneurship.

And of course, we couldn’t kick off the year without chatting about New Year’s resolutions and how they approach setting goals for the year ahead.

Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just curious about the creative process, this episode has something for everyone. We promise plenty of laughs, inspiration, and actionable insights!

Follow and support Umer and Alina on their socials:

Umer:

- Instagram: @umernomankhan

- YouTube: youtube.com/@umernoman

- Nova Studios: @novastudios.ae

Alina:

- Instagram: @alinahxyat

- Nova Studios: @novastudios.ae

- YouTube: youtube.com/@alinahayat

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