Mirela Sabanagic
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Mirela Sabanagic is a Director of Education and Marketing, entrepreneur, and humanitarian whose life story is defined by turning systemic adversity into a platform for impact. Born in a concentration camp during the Yugoslavian War, Mirela arrived in the United States as a refugee with only a few dollars to her family's name. This early instability—attending twelve different grade schools—forged an ironclad resilience that would later define her professional career. After overcoming a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis as a teenager and defying medical odds to become a mother, Mirela has dedicated her life to proving that a leader is defined not by their beginning, but by their grit.
Currently, Mirela leads initiatives in the beauty and business sectors. In her role as Director of Education and Marketing at Beauty Craft, she champions professional development and growth for stylists across the country. Simultaneously, she is the founder of Signature Moda, a professional events company that merges high-level networking with philanthropy. From her work providing scholarships to her missions supporting her homeland, Mirela’s legacy is built on the belief that knowledge is the only power that can never be taken away.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why your origin story is a competitive advantage rather than a limitation in business.
- How to pivot from "survival mode" to "legacy mode" by mastering horizontal career growth.
- That "faking it until you make it" can be a powerful tool for navigating personal trauma.
- How to challenge industry standards and medical opinions to protect your future vision.
- Why education is the ultimate equalizer and how to access resources for your own path.
- That specialized, community-focused distribution builds deeper long-term brand loyalty.
- How to integrate radical transparency and giving back into a new business venture.
- Why leadership requires the courage to make executive decisions, regardless of your age.
- How to instill a "no-limits" mindset in the next generation by sharing your raw roots.
- That high-impact leadership means choosing courage over surrender every single time.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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