We are all stressed! In this episode, I sit down with the stress expert Alice Law! Her new book is out with Mo Gawdat and we discuss how our external lives stress us out, why we glorify being busy and how we don't appreciate the impact our first thought of the day has on our quality of life! I personally learnt so much about how to manage my stress, I am sure you will too. Tune in! Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to our Guest 00:05:56 Alice's Personal Journey with Stress 00:11:37...

In this episode, we have the incredible Chanel Ayan. You might know her as the feisty character from Real Housewives of Dubai but on this episode we had a very unique chat. Ayan opened up about her difficult childhood, educated us all about female genital mutilation (FGM) as a survivor herself, and we talked about embracing success while balancing family responsibilities. I loved this conversation, and I am sure you will too, tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:08 Overcoming Childhood...

This is a super cool episode with Nimi Mehta! We have such a good chat about everything (we take a lot of wild detours), but mostly about finding your inner voice, how to build your confidence and most importantly how own journey from people pleaser to becoming assertive. Nimi is a whole vibe! Tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:58 Career Change: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Courage 00:13:41 Exploring Confidence: Introverts vs. Extroverts 00:20:19 Balancing Quiet Confidence and...

In this episode we welcome Raafi from Fasset! We have a very good discussion about the relevance of a degree nowadays, and we deep dive into women's financial independence. We also talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and finding yourself and your passion. I also get a brief intro to the world of digital assets and crypto! Tune in! More about Fasset here: https://fasset.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raafihossain/  @fassetofficial   @IOWN.official  Here are the...

In this final episode of our mini series by Muzz, I welcome the amazing Sarah Alagroobi! We have such a good chat about cultural perspectives on relationships, the importance of financial independence in a marriage and how to find love in transient spaces. Tune in! Here are the chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:06 Cultural Perspectives on Relationships 00:14:12 Men and Female Financial Independence 00:21:16 Navigating Masculine and Feminine Energies 00:28:00 Finding Faith Amidst...

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome my very cool friend  @DrAminaYonis  Amina shared her love story, how she decided he was the one and we discussed if there is a right age to get married. Amina also talked about balancing life as a mother of 2, wife, business owner and content creator. Tune in! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your...

In this episode, brought to you by Muzz, we welcome the incredible Layla K. Saleh. We talked about western feminism, finding the right partner as young Muslims and also the power of letting go and having complete faith! There were laughs but also tears, tune in to find out why! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and...

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome my dear friend Mahreen Munir from Karak with Mahreen. We talked about how young people are finding their life partners, the digital divide and the impact of the South Asian culture on marriage these days. We also talked about the disparity between the expectations for men and women when it comes to arranged marriages. Tune in! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500...

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome back my dear friend Amy Roko. We talked about finding the right partner, marriage, the impact of culture and society on how our generation approached marriage and many fun topics! Tune in! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and safely, consider downloading the...

In this wonderful first episode I chat to Liz or as you might know her The Wizard Liz. We talked about dealing with your trauma, being responsible for your own life, dealing with toxic friends and partners, the reality of situationships and how to become the best version of yourself! Tune in! Trigger Warning: Abuse, self-harm, suicide, eating disorder 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎵 Where I get my...

In this bonus episode of season 5, we have DJ Bliss! You've seen him on Netflix in Dubai Bling, or on stage as a DJ. In this episode we discuss the reality of being on reality TV but we also dive a bit deeper into the importance of self acceptance. We also talk about adaptability and the power of pivots in your career. DJ Bliss also shares his experience of merging culture and passion. Tune in! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded:...

In this episode, I welcome Jet Van Wijk! We deep dive into the intricacies of travelling and working abroad, building a life far from everything you know and how to make it a success. We also touch on some very deep topics, such as losing friends, the reality of influencing and the challenges of finding a man as a successful female entrepreneur. Tune in! You can find our more about Jet...

In this episode I chat with my dear friend and huge beauty influencer, Hala Owais! We deep dive into makeup trends, the unattainable beauty standards, self-acceptance and also finding love and friends. We also share our experiences of being muslim influencers. Tune in! Follow Hala's journey: https://www.instagram.com/hala.owais/?hl=en 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo...

In her first ever podcast appearance, Twinkle gives us an insight to the wonderful workings of her brain and creativity. She shares her experience of going viral, evolving relationship with money and dealing with online trolls and her views on the influencer economy. Tune in! Check out Twinkle here:https://www.youtube.com/ @TwinkleStanly  https://www.instagram.com/twinklestanly/?hl=en 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded:...

In this exclusive special episode of the podcast, we make an exception and welcome the incredibly talented Taha Shah Badussha! We talk about the role his mother played in his success, the power of hustling in the dark before you see any results and how to continue working hard when you don't see immediate success. Truly powerful 10min, tune in xx 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/ 💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib 🌍 Watch my...

In this wonderful episode, I chat to Raghida! We have such a good unfiltered conversation about finding love within ourselves but also within all of our relationships. We also talk about the reality of being a woman, balancing feminine and masculine energies and finding your passion. Tune in! Book a private 1-on-1 mentoring session with Raghida: https://raghida.com/services/book-a-33-minute-consultation-with-raghida/ Sign up to Raghida's Masterclasses:...

In this episode I welcome Suraya Turk, the Managing Partner of Legal Circle. Suraya has dedicated a lot of her time to helping startup founders, especially female founders, navigate the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship and raising funds. We talk about being a strong woman in the work place and in relationships, and the balancing act of being a working mother. Tune in! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/...

You have definitely heard her voice before: Mariyam Kisat! She is an RJ with City 1016 in Dubai and was the viral sensation for her incredible mashups. In this episode, she shares her experience of going viral and dealing with fame and the less glam side of it too! Tune in for an amazing chat! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest:...

In this episode we have Faten El Ayache, a certified life and executive coach and a positive psychology practitioner. We touch on important topics such as the practical journey of positivity, and how to master self-love while also working on maintaining the relationships around us. We also did a deep dive on the love languages and what they mean. Tune in! You can find out more about Faten here: https://www.fatens.com/ https://www.instagram.com/faten_elayache/ 🎬 Thank you to Poddster...

In this episode of season 5, we chat with Dr Sana Sajan! We talk about the importance of mindset, especially being grateful and not complaining all the time! We also talk about mental well being and what that means in today's modern times. We also touch on the importance of money and what does that even mean! We also talk about the reality of balancing being a mom, an entrepreneur and yourself. Tune in! More about Dr Sana Sajan here: https://www.instagram.com/sanaasajan/?hl=en 🎬 Thank you...

In this episode, I welcome my funniest friend Amy! Amy has been changing the world of content creation and comedy since day one. We covered (pun intended) all the topics from the portrayal of Arabs in movies, self-criticism, dating, friendships and modelling! We even have a special bollywood performance from Amy! Tune in for some incredible wisdom and great laughs! This episode is brought to you by Loyalty to Your Soul! They are coming to Dubai from California for the first time with a...

In this episode, I welcome Paula all the way from the UK! We talk about the realities of setting your own business, the good, the bad and the ugly. I also learnt so much about gut health and how it impacts every aspect of our day to day. We also talk about health influencers and the every changing health fads! Tune in! You can find out more about Paula here:https://paulabenedi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paulabenedi/?hl=en More about Synergised here: https://synergised.uk/ 🎬 Thank...

In this wonderful first episode of season 5, I welcome my friend Salama! We have such a good catch up on life, but also dive deeper into what it means to be successful, how to deal with emotional abuse and protect your boundaries. We also talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and finding yourself and your passion. Tune in! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for...

In this spin off episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Vali who came all the way from London. Shawana, or simply Dr. Vali as she’s better known to her legions of fans and loyal clients, has cultivated a cult-like following that stems from her approach to radical transparency. Notorious for her invitation-only client base spanning everyone from royalty, and the world’s most powerful CEOs to Victoria Secret’s models, Dr. Vali was born and raised in London to immigrant parents....