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Own it With SaminaFrom Home Cooking to Global Recognition - EP 11🚀 In this inspiring episode, Samina Chowdhury speaks with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Asma Khan, founder of the iconic Darjeeling Express in London. Asma shares her journey from Kolkata to Cambridge to culinary stardom, how she empowers women through her all-female kitchen, and why food is deeply personal and political. This is more than a food story—it’s a movement of culture, sisterhood, and resilience.🎧 Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury 👤 Guest: 🏡 Asma Khan – Chef, Restaurateur & AuthorAsma Khan is a renowned Indian-born British chef, restaurateur, and advocate for gender equality in the culinary world. The founder of Dar...2025-07-2654 min
Own it With SaminaStrategies for First-Time Home Buyers Revealed - EP 10In this episode of Own It with Samina, host Samina Chowdhury welcomes longtime mortgage partner Faisal Khan of Mortgage Affiliates. With over 20 years of experience serving South Asian and diverse communities, Faisal brings unmatched insight into how to navigate home financing—whether you're a first-time buyer, a self-employed borrower, an investor, or a foreign national. They explore creative solutions like renovation loans, business-owner lending strategies, and using gift funds the right way.🎧 Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury 👤 Guest: 🏡 Faisal Khan – Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Affiliates💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why you should start with the lender—not th...2025-07-1231 min
Own it With SaminaCreating Fun and High-Impact Real Estate Teams - EP 9In this episode of  Own It with Samina, host Samina Chowdhury sits down with Pat Hiban to discuss his journey from the early days of real estate to building a successful team that prioritized fun and growth. Pat shares how his unconventional approach, including challenges and playful team-building activities, created an atmosphere where team members thrived. They also dive into the importance of mentorship and leadership in fostering success in real estate.🎧 Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury 👤 Guest: 🏡 Pat Hiban – Real Estate Mentor and Team Leader💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to build a successful an...2025-06-2844 min
Own it With SaminaInvesting in London: Real Estate Insights for Investors - EP 8In this episode, host Samina speaks with Mehmet Bayram, a seasoned real estate expert from the UK with over 22 years of experience. Mehmet shares his journey from working with major real estate chains to building his own brokerage. He provides valuable insights into the thriving UK real estate market, particularly in London, offering advice for investors on rental demand, property types, and financing options. From rental properties to student housing, discover why the UK remains a top investment destination.🎧 Hosted by: Samina Chowdry👤 Guest: Mehmet Bayram – Real Estate Expert and BrokerMehmet Bayram is the f...2025-06-1419 min
Own it With SaminaFrom Dreams to Reality: Achieving Abundance - EP 7In this inspiring episode of Own It with Samina, Jacopo lasiello shares his incredible journey from Napoli, Italy, chasing a professional soccer dream to overcoming setbacks and building success in real estate and entrepreneurship. Jacopo reveals how passion, resilience, and meditation transformed his life, guiding him to create abundance and freedom through real estate investing. Discover his practical strategies, mindset shifts, and his unique MPB method—Meditation, Morning Prayer, and Walking—that fuels his daily motivation and success.🎙 Hosted by: Samina Chowdry👤 Guest: Jacopo lasiello – Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor & AuthorJacopo Iasiello is a successful...2025-05-3131 min
The Smart Agents PodcastEpisode 242: Sell It Like Samina: Building Trust Across CulturesEpisode 242 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Maryland-based real estate powerhouse Samina Chowdhury. With over 22 years in the industry and a client base that spans cultures and continents, Samina brings a truly global perspective to real estate.A first-generation immigrant and fluent in five languages, Samina shares how her cultural fluency and passion for learning helped her connect deeply with international buyers and sellers. From pivoting during the pandemic to closing 50 homes in one year, to breaking into the luxury market through mentorship, Samina’s journey is packed with actionable insight.🎧 In this episode, you’l...2025-05-2529 min
Own it With SaminaElevate Your Marketing Game: Secrets to Stand Out - EP 6🚀 In this episode of Own It with Samina, Samina is joined by Tyler Mount, her Brand Strategy Manager, to discuss the importance of personal branding for real estate agents and entrepreneurs. Tyler shares his journey from a small town in Texas to Broadway, and ultimately, how he became a leading expert in digital marketing and personal brand strategy. They dive deep into the crucial elements that go into building a strong personal brand, including social media strategies, lead generation, the power of press, and the significance of having a press kit. Tyler also explains why every entrepreneur, especially real est...2025-05-1737 min
WORTHY and ABUNDANTOwning Your Story: Real Estate, Culture & Confidence with Samina ChowdhurySend us a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Samina Chowdhury, a global real estate advisor, award-winning top producer, and founder of Samina Sells. With over 20 years of experience, Samina shares how she blends cultural roots, purpose, and authenticity to help clients find homes that truly resonate with their dreams. From her journey as a TEDx speaker and world traveler to empowering others through her podcast Own It with Samina, discover how living boldly and owning your story can transform both life and business. Whether you’re interested in real estate, leadership, or personal growth, th...2025-05-0644 min
Own it With SaminaFast Track Your Real Estate Career: Proven Strategies! - EP 5🚀 In this episode of Own It with Samina, Samina is joined by Gina Sharma, an accomplished real estate leader in North Atlanta, Georgia. Gina shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to becoming a top producer, leader, and business coach at Keller Williams. With over 17 years of experience, Gina discusses the key strategies for success in real estate, including building a referral-based business, creating disciplined daily activities, and the importance of having a mentor or coach. Whether you're a new agent or an experienced professional, this episode offers valuable tips to help you take your business to the next lev...2025-05-0333 min
Own it With SaminaInside Miami's Real Estate Boom: Insider Secrets Revealed! - EP 4In this episode, we sit down with Mike Chugani, a top real estate agent with Keller Williams in Miami. Mike shares his journey from the jewelry trade to real estate and discusses how Keller Williams has supported his growth. We also dive deep into the current real estate trends in Miami, including investment opportunities in both luxury and non-luxury condos. Mike provides valuable insights into the growing demand for properties in Miami, the potential of new developments, and how international clients can benefit from investing in this thriving market. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to Miami real estate...2025-04-1920 min
Own it With SaminaFrom Wall Street to Real Estate: A Journey Unveiled! With Ariel Sassoon - EP 3👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Ariel SassoonIn this episode, host Samina chats with Ariel Sassoon from Surhand, her coach and accountability partner, about their journeys in the real estate industry. Ariel shares his unique background as a second-generation immigrant with roots in Tokyo and discusses the influence of Japanese culture on his family's values and his own real estate business. They explore the importance of simplicity in achieving success, the significance of connecting with more people, and the role of storytelling in real estate marketing. Ariel offers practical tips for real estate agents, including strategically pricing listings and the value...2025-04-0535 min
Own it With SaminaAvoid Costly Mistakes: IRS Foreign Bank account and Gift Reporting With Eli Noff - EP 2👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Eli NoffIn this episode of 'Own It with Samina,' guest Eli Noff, a seasoned tax attorney and CPA, delves into the complexities of defending clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities. Eli discusses critical issues including compliance with international tax laws, voluntary disclosures, streamlined filing procedures, and penalty abatements. The conversation touches on essential forms U.S. taxpayers need to be aware of when dealing with foreign assets, such as the FBAR (FinCEN 114), Form 3520 for foreign gifts or inheritances, and FATCA (Form 8938). The episode emphasizes the importance of proactive tax planning, sharing s...2025-03-2231 min
Own it With SaminaReal Estate Mastery: Key Habits to Win with Bob Lucido - EP 1👨‍💼With Special Guest:  Bob LucidoIn this episode, the host interviews Bob Lucido, a mentor, team leader, and one of the top Keller Williams agents worldwide, with over 40 years of experience in real estate. Bob shares essential principles, habits, and disciplines needed to succeed and grow in the real estate industry. The discussion covers critical topics such as continuous learning, goal setting, time management, relationship-building, and the importance of having a structured daily routine. Both the host and Bob emphasize the significance of mentorship, motivation, and creating an environment for success. They also discuss strategies for rookie and seaso...2025-03-0831 min
Real Estate Riches Podcast!Multicultural Real Estate: Bridging Cultures in Real Estate with Samina Chowdhury - EP 28👨‍💼With Special Guest: Samina Chowdhury
In this Episode, the host introduces the globally recognized real estate expert, Samina Chowdhury. Samina shares her multicultural background, multilingual skills, and unique approach to integrating clients' cultural heritage into modern American homes. She discusses her journey from India, Bangladesh, and beyond, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' emotional and verbal cues. Samina also touches on her notable achievements, including giving a TED talk on communication and being featured in Forbes. Additionally, she highlights her philanthropic efforts through the Women for Empowerment foundation, aiding victims of acid attacks and sex trafficking. This episode...2024-08-0725 min
Capital Gains Tax Solutions PodcastGlobal Real Estate Investing with Samina ChowdhuryLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Community today:capitalgainstaxsolutions.comCapital Gains Tax Solutions FacebookCapital Gains Tax Solutions TwitterCapital Gains Tax Solutions Linked In2024-07-2623 min
Impact Your Business, Impact Your LifeHigh Level Communication to Succeed in Business and Life With Samina ChowdhuryJoin Josh Wells as he interviews Samina Chowdhury. Samina is a Realtor & Certified Negotiation Expert w/ 20 years experience. She has a background in interior design, luxury real estate.
Currently coached by Ryan Serhant, Samina has been invited to give a Ted Talk, is on the Women's council of Realtors 2023, and has won the Influencer Award in Dubai!2023-03-2956 min
Boss BabesSamina ChowdhuryFrom interior design, to real estate, and empowering women, Samina and I discuss life other than just being a Realtor. From overcoming the crash of 2008 and moving forward to be in the business for 20 years, Samina is simply an inspiration that left me speechless!the links you're looking for:The Kaizen WayWomen 4 Empowerment FoundationSamina's YoutubeSamina's Website2021-07-2147 min
Todd CollinsThe Giving Mentality with Samina Chowdhury ( Lucido Group )Samina is one of the most successful real estate agents in Maryland, as well as on the Bob Lucido Team of Keller Williams.Â
Her mentality and work ethic however is what sets her apart, which we cover in this episode.Â
From watching her Father at UN meetings and seeing the giving nature he provided to others, she has done the same in the real estate world.
A few takeaways with Samina are amazing tips she gives to her success. The planning day prior, the follow-up, follow-through, follow back strategy, just so many amazing ti...2021-06-251h 14
Real Impact Show with Aaron Zapata and Don Jacks033 – Samina Chowdry – IMPACT Podcast with Aaron Zapata Continuing with his Dave Ramsey ELP Series, Aaron Zapata interviews Samina Chowdhury, a top producing ELP team member with the Don Lucido Team at Keller Williams in Ellicott City Maryland.  She speaks 5 languages, has a love for niche marketing, and has a husband who is an Infectious Disease Doctor.  Listen in as we talk about how she got started and what she is doing now in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and shutdown. She can be reached at 301.502.2944 or at samina@boblucidoteam.com All of Aaron’s episodes are listed at:2020-05-0437 min