I am Kurt Blum, now property investor in the UK, and I will tell you how to start over and reach new heights. Originally from Switzerland, throughout my career I have had jobs from primary school teacher to musician, full-time church organist, street dance crew manager and board trustee until I had enough from everything. I left Switzerland and established my own company as an art dealer and event organiser in Dubai. Having a story that you can relate to might be helpful for people, who want to grow with their personal career, and that’s why I thought of this podcast. To get your mindset there, I will interview successful people on the highs and lows of their careers and what has caused them to SAY YAS to change. “YAS” stands for everything that I said YES to. Catch us for some fun talk every FRIDAY!
SAY YAS WITH KURT
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I am Kurt Blum, now property investor in the UK, and I will tell you how to start over and reach new heights. Originally from Switzerland, throughout my career I have had jobs from primary school teacher to musician, full-time church organist, street dance crew manager and board trustee until I had enough from everything. I left Switzerland and established my own company as an art dealer and event organiser in Dubai. Having a story that you can relate to might be helpful for people, who want to grow with their personal career, and that’s why I thought of this podcast. To get your mindset there, I will interview successful people on the highs and lows of their careers and what has caused them to SAY YAS to change. “YAS” stands for everything that I said YES to. Catch us for some fun talk every FRIDAY!
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June 18, 2021
#20 Eenas El Sheakh - Appreciate every moment in life
<p>Eenas El Sheakh is a very enthusiastic and creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in education, organization and management. She was a German teacher at the Goethe Institute in Abu Dhabi and at the German International School, and an ambassador for the Dubai Expo 2020. Eenas understands very well to build bridges between cultures. Today, Eenas runs her company UnInDeutschland, a company that provides all services necessary to give students the chance to reach their target of studying at the best universities in Germany.<br/>"I believe in building bridges between cultures. It’s what brings us forward", Eenas El Sheakh.</p><p><br/>Through a competition with the following poem, Eenas became an ambassador for the Expo 2020 Dubai.<br/><br/><b>TO THE UAE | ONCE UPON A DREAM ...<br/></b><br/>Once upon a dream of a man with a mission<br/>Whose biggest strive was to fulfill his vision <br/>Of giving the desert a pulse – a heart <br/>Pumping life into each and every part<br/>Of his country that stood up for a future unknown <br/>To become a model proudly shown.<br/>Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan <br/>Revealed his dream, his insight, his plan<br/>He united the leaders of all six lands<br/>Who proudly announced their joining hands.<br/><br/>And together the country a unity of seven <br/>Turned the whole place into a green heaven <br/>Vision after vision <br/>The UAE formed its position<br/>With Tolerance, Harmony and Respect <br/>Three simple words yet there to connect.<br/><br/>A place where East meets West <br/>Welcoming all its different guests<br/>Far over two hundred nations who live <br/>Under a generosity only the UAE can give<br/>Kindness and Hospitality<br/>Two genuine foundations of the Emirati mentality <br/>Through Religion, Heritage, Education and Tradition <br/>Its People follow their great ambition<br/>To achieve more and more in their lives<br/>Reaching back to its founder ́s strive.<br/><br/>UAE the country– being humble yet noble <br/>Expands its status of being global<br/>Bid for the EXPO to host this year<br/>Once again – the region’s pioneers.<br/>2021- such a blink of an eye<br/>The WORLD EXPO taking place in Dubai.<br/><br/>These words surely melt on the tip of the tongue<br/> ‘Once upon a dream’ is where history has begun.<br/>So...the dream of Zayed is living on <br/>Through Khalifa raising his country so strong <br/>Enlarging the footsteps his fathers once made <br/>Creating new horizons<br/>Decade after decade.<br/>May this country live ever after so blessed <br/>A heartfelt prayer<br/>So deeply expressed.</p><p>Eenas El Sheakh<b><br/><br/>Eenas Website </b>www. UnInDeutschland.com<br/><b>Instagram</b> @eelsheakh<br/><b>Twitter</b> EenasEl<b><br/><br/>KEY TAKEAWAYS</b></p><ul><li>I believe in building bridges between cultures. It’s what brings us forward .</li><li>When you so much believe, it will happen. </li><li>Knowing the power of communication.</li><li>Be kind, be a good listener.</li><li>Challenges are here and there.</li><li>We are all one.</li><li>I go to places where the local eat. </li><li>Motivational books, they inspire me. </li><li>We should appreciate every moment in life. </li><li>I put negativity aside. </li><li>I focus on people who have new ideas.</li></ul><p> <b>ABOUT THE HOST</b></p><p>Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events. </p><p><b>CONTACT</b></p><ul><li><a href='http://www.yasproperties.co.uk/'>www.yasproperties.co.uk</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/</a></li><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/'>https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas'>https://www.instagram.com/kurtbl</a></li></ul>
June 11, 2021
#19 Hans-Georg Meister - Give more than your best
<p>My guest on my new episode, Hans-Georg Meister, is a dance professional, who traveled the world as a ballet dancer, choreographer and director of ballet.</p><p>Hans-Georg's career started at the Swiss Theatre & Performance School in Zurich and he finished his studies at the Royal Ballet School in London. <br/>His first solo dance performance was at the Stadttheater Zurich in 1951. Later he performed at the National Ballet of Canada, the Metropolitan Opera New York, at the Kirow-Ballett in Leningrad, and the National Opera of Finland in Helsinki. In 1975 Hans-Georg became the director of the Opera House in Zurich, Switzerland, and in 1993 he founded the Académie De Ballet Neuchatel.<br/><br/><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS</b></p><ul><li>I was obliged to give more than my best </li><li>Work with the best in your field</li><li>Understand that different countries have different rules</li><li>If you're determined be selective and focus on one thing only</li><li>Be physically, mentally and musically prepared</li></ul><p><br/><b>ABOUT THE HOST</b></p><p>Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.</p><p> <b>CONTACT</b></p><ul><li><a href='http://www.yasproperties.co.uk/'>www.yasproperties.co.uk</a></li><li><a href='http://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/'>www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/</a></li><li><a href='http://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/'>www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/</a></li><li><a href='http://www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas'>www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas</a> </li></ul>
June 4, 2021
#18 Henry Camus: Entertaining is a funky business
<p>On my new podcast episode with me is Henry Camus, a performer, an entertainer, a comedian and an acrobat. He started his performing career by studying the violin at the age of 4. Later Henry delved into different disciplines of the artistic world - while studying at various international circus-schools.</p><p>Today, Henry is successfully performing around the world with his awesome show as Duo Fullhouse and together with his wife, Gabi. With their unique range from comic cabaret to superb acrobatic skill, Duo Fullhouse has won several international prizes on both stage and television.</p><p>Henry’s website:<br/> <a href='http://www.fullhouse.ch/'>www.fullhouse.ch</a> </p><p><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS</b></p><ul><li>You can get inspiration from anywhere</li><li>Get inspiration – be open</li><li>Performing has lots of ups and downs. You get nervous and euphoric</li><li>Enjoy yourself – enjoy the ride</li><li>Performing is like climbing a mountain</li><li>If you have the calling go for it</li><li>Entertaining is a funky business</li><li>Find your mentor</li></ul><p> <b>ABOUT THE HOST</b></p><p>Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.</p><p> <b>CONTACT</b></p><p><a href='http://www.yasproperties.co.uk/'>www.yasproperties.co.uk</a><br/><a href='http://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/'>www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/</a><br/><a href='http://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/'>www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/</a><br/><a href='http://www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas'>www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas</a> </p><p> </p>
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