In this episode of Next Level Humanity Podcast, Masters Unplugged, Nev Cap welcomes Esin Akan, a brand guru and the founder of her eponymous luxury handbag label. Esin shares her evolution from designing for industry giants like Burberry to launching a purpose-driven brand that challenges the traditional luxury market, discussing how she creates versatile, sustainable designs that empower busy women without the exorbitant "logo" markup.

We dive deep into:

• Esin’s realization that women were overpaying for logos and impractical designs, sparking the creation of a "smart luxury" alternative that balances quality with price.
• The groundbreaking 10-year journey to developing "Olive Leather," a biodegradable, durable material created from olive oil industry by-products to replace plastic-heavy vegan alternatives.
• How to bridge the gap between high-end aesthetics and sustainability, including a zero-waste policy, using leather scraps for accessories, and planting trees for every bag sold.
• The transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship: Why leveraging your existing strengths and network is safer than starting from scratch.
• Navigating the challenges of a solo founder, from funding and production to breaking into major US retailers like Nordstrom and Macy's.
• Redefining success and leadership: Moving beyond the "creative" mindset to embrace the commercial realities of scaling a global business.
• Practical advice for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs on finding mentors, avoiding costly early mistakes, and solving problems with a clear "Why".

Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone passionate about sustainable innovation, this episode offers a masterclass in building a soulful brand in a competitive industry.

In this episode of Next Level Humanity Podcast, Nevşah Fidan Karamehmet welcomes Christian Sauer, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience, former founder of Webtrekk, and co-founder of Tsunami. Christian shares his evolution from managing a 150-person analytics company in Berlin to building a borderless ecosystem for remote founders from his farmhouse in Mallorca.

We dive deep into:

• The "Outlier" Trap in VC: Why traditional venture capitalists often ignore solid, profitable businesses in their hunt for unicorns, and how Tsunami aims to bridge this funding gap.
• The Power of Remote Innovation: How COVID revealed the efficiency of remote work and the massive potential of aligning economic interests across borders to create a "software layer for humanity".
• The Venturethon Model: A unique 10-day sprint designed to help founders find the right team, connect with unicorn advisors, and validate ideas before incorporating.
• Strategic Incorporation: The critical importance of choosing the right jurisdiction (like Delaware vs. Germany) to avoid blocking future investment.
• AI & Tokenomics in Investing: How Tsunami uses AI to calculate investment probability and rewards founders with perks based on their progress.
• Hard Truths on Leadership: Christian’s provocative advice on why founders must sometimes be unpredictable and the dangers of prioritizing loyalty over performance.

Whether you are a remote founder looking for a team, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or someone interested in the intersection of blockchain and startups, this episode offers a blueprint for building successful global ventures.

In this episode of Next Level Humanity, Nevşah Fidan Karamehmet welcomes Dr. Rodrigo Montenegro, a distinguished neuroscientist and sleep medicine specialist who studied at Oxford. Dr. Montenegro shares his fascinating evolution from experiencing unexplained phenomena as a child to co-founding Gamma Wave Technologies, where he now works to bridge the gap between clinical neuroscience and public well-being.

We dive deep into:

• The neuroscience of lucid dreaming: Understanding how the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex allows us to become "aware of being aware" during sleep.
• Dr. Montenegro’s vivid childhood "out-of-body" experience and how it clashed with traditional academic skepticism.
• The limitations of modern sleep medication: Why treating symptoms with benzodiazepines often ignores the root cause of a hyperactive brain.
• The critical importance of deep sleep for immunity, brain regeneration, and clearing the proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
• Introducing "Cerebra": A look at the new headband technology designed to increase deep sleep depth by up to 40% and optimize brain performance.
• The neurological impact of social media: How "doom scrolling" creates anxiety, shortens attention spans, and disrupts natural sleep cycles.
• What it means to be truly "Unplugged": Breaking free from social conditioning to discover your core consciousness and true self.

Whether you are a bio-hacker looking to optimize performance, someone struggling with sleep, or simply curious about the hidden potential of the human mind, this episode offers a profound look into the science of consciousness and the future of sleep tech.