Built businesses across three countries. No mentor. No manual. Just relentless learning and an unshakeable belief that Indian entrepreneurs belong on the world stage.
This is Indians Going Global hosted by Simairaa Kusmulu, business coach, authority speaker, and UAE-based entrepreneur.
Every episode is short, honest, and practical. Whether you're in Mumbai dreaming of Dubai, or already building globally, this podcast is everything I wish I'd had.
New episodes every week. Follow and let's grow globally together.
S1E10: You Are Not Building a Business. You Are Building a Legacy.
Episode Description:
The season finale. After nine episodes on strategy, money, identity, and mindset, Simairaa closes Season 1 with the question underneath everything: what is this actually for? A powerful, grounding episode on meaning, impact, and why Indian entrepreneurs going global are building something bigger than a business.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The tiredness that comes from meaninglessness, not overwork
— Why legacy isn't something you leave — it's something you build toward now
— The question that should shape your next chapter, not just your next quarter Follow @simairaaofficial on Instagram.
Keywords:
legacy, purpose, entrepreneur mindset, Indian entrepreneur, global business, impact, meaningful work, long game, Indians Going Global
24 Jul 2026
S1E09: The Version of You That's Been Waiting for Permission
Episode Description:
This episode is about a specific kind of self-sabotage the high-functioning kind, where you're visibly busy and successful, but a bolder version of you is quietly waiting in the wings. Simairaa gets direct about the 'Who am I to?' pattern that holds capable people back, and why the permission you're waiting for isn't coming from anywhere but you.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The invisible self-sabotage of high achievers
— Why vague positioning, low pricing, and careful language are all the same pattern
— The question that reveals what you're actually waiting for Follow @simairaakussmulu on Instagram.
Keywords:
self-sabotage, entrepreneur mindset, personal development, confidence, identity, Indian entrepreneur, imposter syndrome, Indians Going Global
10 Jul 2026
S1E08: What Dubai Actually Teaches You About Money
This isn't a relocation pitch. It's an honest reflection on what happens to your financial psychology when your environment changes. Simairaa unpacks how moving from India to Dubai shifted her baseline assumptions about wealth and how toengineer that same shift without changing postcodes.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The financial psychology installed by your upbringing — and how to update it
— The difference between treating money as a safety net vs. a tool— How to audit your financial reference points and recalibrate your ceiling Follow @simairaakussmulu on Instagram.
4 Jul 2026
S1E07: The Consultant Trap: When Advice Becomes Your Crutch
Episode Description:
In a world full of mentors, coaches, and masterminds, there's a version of seeking guidance that quietly becomes avoidance. Simairaa — herself a consultant, offers a counterintuitive take on when external advice starts working against you, and how to reclaim your own decision-making.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— Why consuming too much advice can be as harmful as not enough
—The difference between a productive advice relationship and dependency
—How to audit your mentorship and consulting relationships honestly
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26 Jun 2026
S1E06: Stop Building a Business. Start Building an Asset.
There's a critical difference between a business that runs on you and one that runs without you. Most entrepreneurs are building the first kind without realising it.
Simairaa breaks down the shift from operator to owner and what it practically takes to turn your hustle into an asset.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The honest test: what happens if you stop for 3 months?
— Why being indispensable in your own business is a trap, not a badge of honour
— One bottleneck to identify and remove this quarter
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19 Jun 2026
S1E05: Three Countries Taught Me This One Thing About Trust
Trust is the foundation of every business deal but it doesn't look the same everywhere. Drawing from her experience building in India, East Africa, and the UAE, Simairaa unpacks how trust is built differently across cultures, and whatthat means for Indian entrepreneurs going global.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— How trust is built in India, East Africa, and the UAE and whythey differ
— Why your credibility doesn't transfer automatically to newmarkets
— The first question to answer before entering any new market .
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12 Jun 2026
S1E04: The Loneliness Nobody Talks About When You Go Global
Episode Description:
The global entrepreneur story usually skips this part: the quiet isolation that comes with building across borders. In this episode, Simairaa speaks honestly about the unique loneliness of being too global for home and not quite localanywhere else, and what to do about it.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The 'in-between' identity that comes with going global
— Why high-achievers don't give themselves permission to name the loneliness
— The difference between emotional support and genuine understanding
— and why you need both
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12 Jun 2026
S1E03: Why Indians Struggle to Charge What They're Worth
Underpricing is one of the most common and costly patterns among Indian entrepreneurs. It's not a confidence problem, it's cultural conditioning, market history, and identity. Simairaa gets honest about why this happens and offers a mindset shift that changes how you set and hold your rates.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— The cultural roots of undercharging in Indian business culture.— Why humility and underpricing are not the same thing
— How to reframe your price as a signal of seriousness, not ego .Follow @simairaakussmulu on Instagram.
8 Jun 2026
S1E02: You Don't Have a Business Problem. You Have a Positioning Problem. S1 E2
Episode Description:
If business is slow, it's tempting to blame the market. But more often than not, the real issue is positioning — how clearly you communicate exactly who you serve and why. Simairaa breaks down what positioning actually means, and givesyou one sentence to test whether yours is working.
Show Notes:
In this episode:
— Why 'I help businesses grow' is quietly killing your pipeline — The difference between generic credibility and resonant positioning
— A single sentence exercise to sharpen your positioning today Follow @simairaakussmulu on Instagram.
7 Jun 2026
S1E01: The Day I Stopped Waiting for the World to Settle Down
Uncertainty isn't a phase, it's a permanent condition. After building businesses across India, Kenya, and the UAE through currency crises, regulatory shifts, and a pandemic, Simairaa has one clear message: the world will never give you a greenlight. This episode is about learning to move anyway.
Show Notes:
In this episode: Why waiting for stability is the most expensive strategy you can choose . The difference between recklessness and readiness. One honest audit question that exposes the real cost of postponing your move .
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