Welcome to Episode 54 of MRTV with Kamran Saleem!In this episode, host Kamran Saleem sits down with former BBC journalist, award-winning PR strategist, and Founding Director of Simple PR & Events, Nafila Khan. With over 20 years of experience across BBC newsrooms, high-stakes corporate PR in the City, and working alongside PLCs, tech giants, and SMEs, Nafila shares her powerful journey of leaving the corporate world behind to build an agency that gives small businesses and minority-owned brands a real voice.We dive deep into:• Her early roots, education, and what sparked her passion for journalism• Lessons learned in the fast-paced BBC newsroom and transitioning to corporate PR• Walking away from a high-salaried City Director role in 2022 to put family first• How posting her career pivot on LinkedIn led to founding Simple PR overnight• Practical advice for small businesses, micro-enterprises, and founders to get media coverage on any budget• Winning 'Outstanding Woman of the Year' at The SHE Awards in London• Organising high-profile charity galas like 'To Gaza With Love' - raising nearly £1m to date!Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to raise your profile, a founder wanting to cut through corporate jargon, or an aspiring creative taking the leap into self-employment, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on storytelling, media relations, and brand building.📌 Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome02:15 - Early Background, Upbringing & University Days07:30 - The BBC Newsroom: Lessons in Fast-Paced Journalism14:10 - Moving to Corporate PR: Managing Strategy for PLCs & Tech Giants22:45 - The 2022 Turning Point: Leaving the City for Family29:30 - Launching Simple PR & Events: Demystifying PR for Small Businesses38:15 - Winning Outstanding Woman of the Year at The SHE Awards45:50 - Philanthropy & High-Impact Events: 'To Gaza With Love'52:20 - Managing Business over Cafe Meetings58:10 - Top PR Tips for Founders on a Budget & Final Advice🔔 Subscribe to MRTV for weekly interviews on business, strategy, and entrepreneurship!Follow Nafila Khan & Simple PR:Website: https://simplepr.co.uk/Follow Kamran Saleem & MRTV:Website: https://morganreachmarketing.com/career/Contact us for sponsorship enquiries: kam.saleem@morganreach.com#NafilaKhan #SimplePR #MRTV #KamranSaleem #PRStrategy #SmallBusinessUK #Entrepreneurship #MediaRelations #BBCJournalist #SHEAwards #BusinessPodcast

In Episode 54 of the Morgan Reach Podcast, host Kamran Saleem sits down with Ali Mohammed—a visionary Senior Programme Director, Strategic Delivery Leader, patent holder, and author. Many know him as the founder of Mr Mango Online, but after exploring his incredible 20+ year career delivering complex satellites, UAVs, and European Space Agency (ESA) missions, Kamran officially dubs him 'Mr Space Rocket Man'!From developing state-of-the-art satellite gyroscopes at Innalabs to executing international procurement strategies at Atos, Ali has built and led global cross-functional teams while driving space programmes exceeding $55M in value.In this episode, Ali shares his journey from his early upbringing and multilingual roots (speaking English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi) to earning his MBA in Leadership & Strategy. He breaks down the inspiration behind his new book, Me, Myself and I, and offers actionable advice, mentorship, and career strategies for budding engineers and aspiring STEM leaders looking to navigate high-stakes industries.Connect & Support:📖 Order Me, Myself and I by Ali Mohammed: https://amzn.eu/d/07KuB86rKeywords / SEO Topics:Ali Mohammed, Kamran Saleem, Morgan Reach Podcast, Space Rocket Man, Mr Mango Online, Me Myself and I book, Aerospace Engineering, European Space Agency, ESA Missions, Satellite Systems, UAV Missions, Program Management, STEM Career Advice, Engineering Leadership, MBA Strategy, Satellite Gyroscopes, Innalabs, Atos, High Stakes Engineering, Strategic Delivery, Business Philanthropy, Career Pivots, Aerospace Innovation, Engineering Mentorship, Podcast Episode 54.#mrtv Podcast #AliMohammed #SpaceRocketMan #aerospace #stemleadership #memyselfandi #podcastepisode #KamranSaleem #engineeringlife #spacetechnology

Welcome to Episode 53 of MRTV with Katie Malik!In this episode, host Kamran Saleem sits down with award-winning interior designer and entrepreneur Katie Malik, founder and Creative Director of Katie Malik Design Studio (operating across Essex, Cambridge, and London).From growing up in Poland around her father’s woodworking craftsmanship to earning a Master’s degree in linguistics at Cambridge University, Katie shares her unconventional career pivot into luxury interior design. We dive deep into:• The reality of taking the leap into self-employment in 2014• Overcoming early business mistakes, pricing fears, and founder burnout• How she built a 7-time UK Property Award-winning brand featured in Architectural Digest and Grand Designs• The role of business coaching, mentorship, and UK-based ethical sourcing in her studio's growth• Why she founded 'Interior Design Deconstructed' to coach the next generation of designers on how to build profitable practicesWhether you're an aspiring interior designer, a property investor, or a business owner navigating self-employment, this conversation is packed with real-world advice on scaling a creative business.📌 Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview02:15 - Growing Up in Poland & Early Craftsmanship Influences08:40 - The Cambridge Linguistics Chapter & Pivoting to Design16:30 - Founding Katie Malik Design Studio in 2014 & Early Struggles25:10 - Learning the Business: Pricing, Cash Flow, and Self-Doubt34:00 - The Power of Coaching & Building a Luxury Brand43:20 - Ethical Sourcing, 'House Whispering', & Managing High-End Clients51:10 - Mentoring Emerging Talent: Interior Design Deconstructed57:30 - Final Advice for Future Designers & What Drives Her Next🔔 Subscribe to MRTV for weekly interviews on business, property, and entrepreneurship!Follow Katie Malik:Website: https://katiemalik.co.uk/Mentorship: https://interiordesigndeconstructed.co.uk/Follow Kamran Saleem & MRTV:Website: https://morganreachmarketing.com/#KatieMalik #interiordesignbusiness #mrtv #KamranSaleem #propertyuk #entrepreneurship #interiordesigner #granddesigns #businessmentorship #luxuryinteriors