Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with another powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit, this time featuring the iconic Halle Berry. In this special episode, I sit down with Halle Berry, for a conversation about confidence, reinvention, and staying rooted in self-worth. You’ll hear us talk about: How to stay grounded when the world tries to define you Why reinvention is a mindset, not a moment The real meaning of self-worth and how to protect it How to bet on yourself no matter where you a...
Apr 29, 2025•8 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit held last October, this time featuring none other than Gary Vee. In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite clients and someone who fully embodies the mindset of self-reliance: Gary Vaynerchuk. We dive into a conversation about intuition, trusting your gut, and what it really takes to lead and build in a noisy, fast-moving world. You’ll hear us talk about: Why trusting your gut might be your bi...
Apr 10, 2025•8 min
Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a solo episode! I’m back with another deep dive into the strategies, mindset shifts, and insights that will help you own your personal brand, build your reputation, and create more opportunities in 2025. In this episode, we cover: ✅ The power of personal brand values—how to define what you stand for and communicate it clearly ✅ Why clarity beats complexity—the secret to making people remember you ✅ Networking with purpose—how to connect with the right people...
Feb 19, 2025•10 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In this episode, I sit down with Loren Ridinger—a powerhouse entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and co-founder of Market America. Loren and her husband, JR Ridinger, built a global empire, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to achieve financial independence. But when she lost JR after 36 years of partnership and marriage, she faced an unimaginable challenge: how to turn grief into purpose. We dive into: The love story behind her new book, Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life Aft...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Exciting Summer Surprise! While our podcast is taking a short break for the summer, we've got something special for you. Joining us on this episode is none other than Gary Vaynerchuk for an insightful conversation from Cannes Lions in France in June. We were both on a panel at SRMG Beach, discussing all things culture and tech. Gary delivers his trademark raw and practical knowledge bombs. Get ready for an epic podcast episode! Don`t miss our signature Rapid-fire questions in the end & prepa...
Jul 27, 2023•37 min
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Lynn Al Khatib, Head of Communication at Chalhoub Group, the largest luxury retailer and distributor in the Middle East and North Africa. She has over 15 years of corporate and brand communication experience. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of communication strategies, industry insights, and talk about her journey from a corporate nutritionist...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Christiana Maxion, The Dubai Matchmaker. And as she likes to say, "I am a native New Yorker rewriting the blueprint of the Dubai dating universe". From climbing the career ladder in education to establishing her own successful matchmaking agency, Christiana's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Tune in as we discuss her empowering approach to dating, t...
Jun 06, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Nadine Kanso. She is an amazing designer and artist that has reimagined calligraphy by incorporating Arabic into her rings and necklaces. Nadine illuminates eye-catching letters and meaningful phrases, adorning them with diamonds and fascinating gemstones. We talk about her story, the power and importance of Arab culture. And how Nadine is using her art an...
May 16, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Mohanad Al Hattab, one of the most prominent and talented comic influencers in the Arab world. He finds joy and fulfillment from making people laugh, including myself. I can't count how many times he made me laugh with his characters and stories. Let's learn with someone that mastered comic timing, cultural relevance, digital platforms and storytelling. Mo...
May 09, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Zahra Abdalla, someone I personally have been following and enjoying her approach to cooking. She considers herself a modern-day Bedouin. About Zahra Abdalla Her culinary journey started with her online blog in 2010 and soon thereafter she presented her own cooking shows on MBC3 and hosted the fourth season of a food and travel documentary show called Magg...
May 02, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 1
I’m joined today by Gregg Pearce, Head of du’s Small Offices, Home Offices and Small Enterprises segment — known as SoHo and SE. He is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the SOHO & SE segment, improving market penetration, and evolving the customer experience and value propositions for their clients. Gregg is an customer-focused and target-driven transformational leader, with a proven ability to build a high performance culture. He is skilled in defining and implementing complex b...
Apr 20, 2023•17 min
Joining me today is Mark Azzam, Founder and Owner of Back to Games and Gameinox, Partner and Director at Boardgame Space Games Distribution. From a young age, Mark found himself traveling to imaginary realms inspired by elements of science fiction and fantasy. This also included gaming with his mother, where they played everything from snakes and ladders to chess. After traveling the globe for more than 18 years as a pilot, Mark launched Back to Games in 2015. Serving thousands of gamers and non...
Apr 17, 2023•17 min
Joining me today is Omar Almheiri, founder and Chief Technical Officer at Letswork. Omar graduated in 2017 from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in electrical engineering. Right after graduation, he was selected for the E25 entrepreneurship program at EMAAR, where he launched Letswork, an app that helps people gain access to the best workspaces in the UAE. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the evolution of co-working in Dubai, how Omar and his team handled the difficulties d...
Apr 13, 2023•14 min
Joining me today is Asma Lootah Founder & Owner of The Hundred Wellness Centre. Everything started in 2002, when she discovered and fell in love with Pilates. Asma has won numerous awards for her work at the Hundred, in 2010 she was awarded the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders for the best business in healthcare by the Crown Prince of Dubai. She is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people in the UAE through her centre. Her work at The Hundred...
Apr 10, 2023•14 min
Joining me today is Mona Mirza, Founder CEO of Biolite Aesthetic Clinic. Having worked in the beauty industry since the age of 18 in London UK, Mona’s experience spans over 30 years. She began her career as a cosmetologist & at the start of the beauty laser revolution in the 90’s was one of the very first licensed laser & IPL supervisors / practitioners in the UK, fondly known as the IPL queen by her clients. Her love for treating skin began as a personal journey which culminated into a ...
Apr 06, 2023•16 min
Joining me today is Yousef Al Gurg Founder & Owner of Gravity DXB, A one of a kind gym in UAE to encourage training through calisthenics, a workout technique that solely uses one's body-weight. Yousef is a former football team member of Al Wasl club and a mountaineer. Despite a back injury, he has successfully scaled Aconcagua, South America's highest peak. This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight ...
Apr 03, 2023•11 min
Today we are joined by multimillionaire entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk all the way from the UAE. Known for his motivational talks and digital content creation, GaryVee has had a profound impact on people's lives all over the world and never stops motivating others with his willingness to share his own experiences. Starting off as a young business mind, first with his father’s business and then expanding into his own empire, GaryVee shares what interests him about Dubai, what brands in the region s...
Apr 01, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Joining me today is Ibrahim Al-Mallouhi, founder of The Espresso Lab. His early relationship with the rich world of coffee led him to a journey of diligence that combined specialized academic studies and practical experience, as he traveled to visit the most important coffee farms and international coffee shops globally. This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We’re featuring eight s...
Mar 30, 2023•11 min
This Ramadan we teamed up with du Business for a special series called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and bu...
Mar 27, 2023•15 min
Today, we are joined by the world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance! With over 7 million podcast downloads and the the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller, Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life. About Jim Kwik Jim Kwik is a business coach, entrepreneur, and literal genius. He is the Founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online brain training and learning company that teaches people how to make the most...
Mar 13, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In Season 6 of Savvy Talk, we are bringing you conversations with experts! Today we are joined by Dr. Russell Kennedy where we explain what anxiety is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. And as always, we cover behavioral tools and steps that can assist and help you understand when the anxiety ‘alarm’ goes off and how to manage it by understanding it. He explains that all anxiety is some form of separation anxiety and we can heal. About Dr. Russell Kennedy Dr. Russ...
Feb 27, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Today we are joined by Dr. Deepak Chopra where we discuss how you can take control over your mental and spiritual well-being by starting with your mind and breath. He discusses his new book “Living in the Light” and how he believes the Metaverse and AI will help with wellness and longevity. Lastly, Deepak shares the core principles of Yoga - that are deep rooted in science and how you can practice simple habits to improve your life. Dr. Deepak Chopra is the Founder of The Chopra Foundation, a no...
Feb 14, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Michele Vig, an accomplished executive in corporate America for two decades, founded Neat Little Nest to pursue her personal passion of helping people free themselves from clutter and create the beautifully organized spaces they've always desired. Michele is one of only a few KonMari gold-level certified decluttering professionals and one of Minnesota’s top 50 women in business as well as a featured “40 under 40” in Minneapolis Business Journal. In this episode we talk about her personal journey...
Jan 31, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In today's episode, I am sharing a conversation that I had with Andy Krainak during the Art D'Égypte 2022 Talks Series in Cairo. The theme of our talk was The Secrets of Building & Launching a Successful NFT/Web3 Project. Andy Krainak serves as the President of VeeFriends. Andy is an experienced digital and brand strategist with a 8+ year work history in Personal Branding, Growth Marketing and Social Media Advertising and served Gary Vaynerchuk's personal brand team (Team GaryVee) before tak...
Dec 28, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In today's episode, because I am obsessed with books, I want you guys to meet Salma ElWardany. Egyptian-Irish-South Asian writer, poet, and BBC radio host Salma has presented two TEDx Talks, collaborated with Edinburgh University on the Dangerous Woman project, and partnered with The British Library and The Wellcome Collection. She routinely collaborates with international brands to increase awareness through poetry and dialogue. She is the author of the amazing book These Impossible Things, whi...
Oct 27, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 5
On today’s episode of SavvyTalk season 5, I’m joined by Avery Akkineni, President of Vayner3, a VaynerX consultancy leading the mission to guide the world's largest intellectual property owners in navigating the next iteration of the internet, Web3. Avery is a leader, a mentor, and an investor in leading Web3 projects and communities, as well as an active advisor for leading Web2 & Web3 platforms. Avery is an active advisor and board member on various tech platforms, including the Web3 Advis...
Oct 19, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 4
I am so happy to be joined by Karen Wazen, a person I admire so much. Karen received me in her beautiful home in Dubai. We had the chance to talk about a lot of things you don't usually see her talking about but that are a big part of her life. I had no idea about her personal connection with sunglasses -- where the inspiration and idea came from for KW Eyewear and her future plans for the brand. We had lovely interruptions — it’s as real as you can get being a mom. This is a good one — I hope y...
Oct 11, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
I talked with an astronaut! Welcome to SavvyTalk season 5, new episode is out! I'm joined this time by Sara Sabry, the first Arab, Egyptian and African woman to ever go up in Space. She made history on August 4th of 2022 by flight on Blue Origin's NS-22 mission, this day forward we all stand on her shoulders. All little girls and women of the region and beyond are proud, inspired by her achievement and as she said: “They can finally see themselves represented in space”. I had the chance to talk ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 2
On today's episode, I'm joined by Moroccan-born Hind Sebti, a former beauty executive at Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal and co-founder of Waldencast and the creator of Whind a globally inspired beauty brand, inspired by a drawing from Hind’s home country, love of travel, nature, and art. With Whind, Hind wants to elevate skincare to a joyful act, to bring soulful self-care back by approaching it more as a ritual than anything else. We talked about her professional journey and how having the co...
Sep 19, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 1
On today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Fayrouz Eid. A talented entrepreneur, nutritionist, and mother of two adorable kids. Her passion for entrepreneurship made her build The Wellb, a company focused on helping people find long-lasting sustainable nutrition so they can get healthier and reach their goals. We first met while I was involved in a project of introducing Netflix to the Middle East. As a good chat between friends, in this episode we go all over the place, from talking about...
Jun 13, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7
