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Ever spent months (or years) trying to get good at something that just never felt right? This week I'm talking about what happens when something finally clicks. I started out as a make-up artist and I found it hard. Not "good hard", just constantly trudging through mud trying to be good at something that didn't come naturally. Then I focused on hair and everything changed. It flowed and started to feel effortless.  In this episode I'm getting into: Why "pushing through" isn't always the answerHow to spot the difference between a challenge worth sticking with and something that's just not yoursWhat it feels like when you're finally in the right laneGiving yourself permission to stop trying to be good at something you're notIf something feels too hard, maybe there's a reason. This one's for anyone who needs to hear that. @alignedandunfilteredpod @samanthagreen.tgh Youtube

Back after almost 2 months in the UK, I'm chatting all about everything I've learnt. How it actually felt having so long away from my home, work and business. Many things expats will be able to relate to! Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast if you like this episode please share it with someone else!  All the best, Sam xx @samanthagreen.tgh - Instagram Youtube link

I was recently offered something my past self would've been desperate for. A few years ago, I'd have said yes without thinking twice. This time, I said no. In this solo episode, I talk through that opportunity, why it no longer fits the person I've become, and why saying no to something good is sometimes the clearest sign you've grown. If you've ever felt guilty for turning down something that "should" excite you, this one's for you. @alignedandunfilteredpod @samanthagreen.tgh

She started with one chair. Today, Donna runs a team of 15 at British Salon in Dubai and she's still one of the most down-to-earth people you'll meet. In this episode, Donna talks through what it's actually taken to build her business: growing and holding onto a strong team, keeping her standards as the salon scaled, and staying true to herself while running a successful business in one of the most competitive cities in the world. If you're a salon owner, work in the beauty industry, or you're just trying to grow something without losing yourself in the process, this one's for you. We talk about: Building and maintaining a team from the ground upWhat it really takes to grow a salon business in DubaiStaying grounded and real while running a big, busy businessConnect with Donna: @thebritishsalondubai @hairbydonna.dubai Follow Aligned and Unfiltered: @alignedandunfilteredpod @samanthagreen.tgh

Sammie Kerr went from working in a Dubai salon to fully self-employed with a waitlist and now she's built an app to teach hairdressers all over the world how to do hair extensions. We talk fear, freedom and how social media became the tool that changed everything. You can follow Sammie's journey- @sjkhair - Instagram To find Samatha- @samanthagreen.tgh Watch on Youtube

"Follow your passion" doesn't help when you don't have one. This solo episode is for the times you're genuinely stuck and have no idea what to do next. I talk through finding purpose in your pain, why you want the overlap between what you're good at and what you actually enjoy, and why you should go look at the real day of someone already doing the thing you think you want, before you chase it. What I cover: Purpose hides in what you've survived, not your winsGood at it + enjoy it.. why you need bothStudying the reality of a path, not the idea of itOne small step to take this weekFollow @alignedandunfilteredpod for new episodes weekly. @samanthagreen.tgh instagram Lettersfromsamanthagreen - substack

Natalie, The Money Savvy Expat, went from teacher to running a product business, to carrying serious debt and used it all as the turning point to build financial independence and help other women do the same. In this episode we talk about leaving the 'safe' career, what it really feels like to face your finances alone, life as a self-employed woman in Dubai and the practical steps that actually move the needle when you feel behind with money. Find Natalie at @themoneysavvyexpat on Instagram Fine me on instagram @samanthagreen.tgh / @alignedandunfilteredpod Find all my links here

You asked and I'm finally answering. This episode is all about the journey of The Green House Salon. I'm sharing the real story: the fear, the funding and my biggest mistakes. If you've ever thought about starting a business, taking a leap, or building something that's truly yours, this one's for you. We cover: How the idea started and why I went for itThe practical side nobody talks about (money, leases, hiring)What I'd do differently and what I'd do exactly the sameWhere goals meet aligned action — this is what that really looks like. 🚀 Find me on instagram @alignedandunfilteredpod x @samanthagreen.tgh Watch on YouTube here Follow along on Substack

This week I'm joined by Poppy Owen, former business mentor now Dubai content creator. She is someone who has reinvented herself in business more times than most people dare to try. Poppy mentored me in 2023, so this conversation is deeply personal and packed with the kind of honest insight you only get from someone who has actually done the thing. We dive into the art of the pivot — what drives it, what makes it terrifying, and why it might be the best thing you ever do for your business and your life. Find Poppy: Instagram @poppyowen | TikTok @thepoppyowen Find me: @samanthagreen.tgh @alignedandunfilteredpod  Watch this ep on YouTube here

What does living abroad actually do to you? In this episode I open up the conversation that my Instagram audience started. Sharing their real, unfiltered experiences of expat life. From the friendships that serve you for a season to the dating scene nobody warns you about, the family relationships that shift when you leave, and the money mindset that Dubai quietly installs in you. This is the honest version of the expat story. If you've ever said "I'm only going for 2 years"... this one's for you. Topics: expat life · Dubai · relationships · friendship · dating abroad · money mindset · identity · personal growth Follow me on- @samanthagreen.tgh @alignedandunfilteredpod Substack Youtube

Are you wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honour? In this episode I'm calling out something we don't talk about enough, the way we've been conditioned to romanticise the struggle, and why it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. I spent years thinking that if it wasn't hard, it didn't count. In this episode I break down the difference between hard work that actually builds something and unnecessary suffering that just exhausts you — and why you are allowed to build something that feels good to build. We cover: what romanticising the struggle looks like in real life, where this habit comes from, the difference between hard work and suffering, and what sustainable ambition actually looks like. New episodes every Monday.  Follow along on Instagram @samanthagreen.tgh and @alignedandunfilteredpod, and for the written version of my brain head to lettersfromsamanthagreen.substack.com

If you feel like you’re stuck repeating the same habits, this episode will change how you see it. In this episode, I break down how your brain actually works, from your Reticular Activating System (your internal filter) to dopamine and serotonin, and how they drive your daily behaviours. I also share a simple but powerful tool the 3-second pause — to help you interrupt patterns, stop reacting on autopilot, and start taking back control. This isn’t about more discipline. It’s about awareness and learning how to work with your brain instead of against it. Watch along on YouTube here Find me on instagram @samanthagreen.tgh @alignedandunfilteredpod

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually going on when you feel anxious, overwhelmed or constantly on edge and how to bring yourself back to calm. We talk about how your nervous system works, why your body reacts to stress the way it does and simple, realistic ways to regulate yourself when life feels uncertain. This isn’t about ignoring what’s going on around you… it’s about learning how to handle it.  I hope you loved this episode please share it with a friend or someone you think will benefit from it!  Where you can find me-  YouTube @samanthagreen.tgh @alignedandunfilteredpod My Substack

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting the results… this is probably why. In this episode, I break down the real difference between manifesting and goal setting and why relying on just one is either keeping you stuck or burning you out. This isn’t about vision boards and wishful thinking and it’s not about hustling yourself into the ground either. It’s about combining identity and action in a way that actually moves your life and business forward. I hope you love the ep! Please Share it with someone who you think would love it and subscribe for more episodes.  @samanthagreen.tgh   @alignedandunfilteredpod YouTube link  Substack link

This episode is an invitation to tell yourself the truth about how you showed up in Q1 but not from a place of judgment. Where you are right now is a reflection of what you tolerated, prioritised and avoided. And if Q2 is going to be different, something within you has to shift. We’re diving into honest reflection, intentional redirection and what it really takes to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be @samanthagreen.tgh @alignedandunfilteredpod Youtube Substack