In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, Sidra Hafeez, one of Abu Dhabi’s funniest influencers, joins us to talk about the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of her content journey. From flunking exams to going viral on Dubsmash and building a career on Instagram, Sidra opens up about what it really takes to grow—and sustain—an audience in today’s digital world. We also touch on being single in your 30s, how dating dynamics are shifting—and what women are no longer tolerating. We also sprinkle ...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 101
🎉 100 EPISODES OF DREAM, GIRL 🎉 To celebrate this massive milestone, I wanted to do something special so I invited two amazing listeners from our community and one incredible woman from my team to join me on camera for this very real, very raw conversation. Joining me in this episode: 👑 Kate Hewitt – Host of the orange juice theory podcast 🌟 Ward Badawi – Write and host of Smashibusiness 💼 Chioma Juliette – my right-hand woman and content creator We talked about everything from rejection to...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 100
In this powerful episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Logina Salah, Egypt’s first Miss Universe semi-finalist with vitiligo, to talk about breaking barriers, redefining beauty, and learning how to love yourself fully. From her viral moments to the quiet battles behind the scenes, Logina opens up about healing, purpose, and what it truly means to be confident in a world that tells you not to be. 🎬 My Podcast Academy: https://sheenpodcastacademy.gumroad.com/l/qaprci 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment,...
Jun 16, 2025•41 min•Season 10Ep. 99
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with the bold and brilliant Mai from Mai’s Vault — a content creator, mother, comedian, and breast cancer survivor who's redefining what it means to live life unapologetically. From setting boundaries as a mother to finding her voice through comedy, Mai opens up about the raw and real chapters of her life — including her breast cancer diagnosis, the emotional toll it took, and the surprising lessons in beauty, health, and self-worth th...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 84
In this powerful London edition of Dream, Girl, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind the viral sisterhood movement To My Sister, Renee Kapuku Imafidon and Courtney Daniella Boateng. This heart-centered, soul-shifting conversation unpacks everything from sisterhood and boundaries to dating, loneliness, and building joyful lives as ambitious women. Whether you're navigating your soft girl era, protecting your peace, or redefining love on your own terms — this episode is your sign to pause, refle...
May 26, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1
Yusuf Omar is not just an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Seen.tv — he’s also a dear friend. We filmed this episode right in the middle of Web Summit in Doha, inside the iHeart Podcast booth, while chaos buzzed around us — and somehow, this still turned into one of the most grounded, honest conversations I’ve had. We talk about the shift in his personal beliefs after Gaza, why content creators need to speak up, and what it’s really like living in the Middle East as a global citizen. W...
May 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1
Dr. Sara Al Madani is back on Dream, Girl and she’s more powerful than ever. In this raw and soul-shaking episode, we talk about letting go of toxic love, standing in your worth, ego healing, and trusting your spiritual instincts. If you've ever doubted yourself—this one’s for you. Sara's new book is out now! Go grab "Dear Narcissist: F*ck You"— a bold, direct, and unfiltered guide to understanding narcissists in real life—from how to spot them in seconds to how to heal the parts of yourself tha...
May 04, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1
In this powerful episode, Afnan Khalifa shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a symbol of confidence, faith, and financial freedom. She opens up about lessons from her early jobs, how she embraced her voice, and the mindset shifts that transformed her life. Whether you're building your brand or navigating love and money, this one is full of real talk and raw gems. This episode is brought to you by Pepperstone, which provides trading on global markets through contracts f...
Apr 21, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1
Welcome back to another episode from our Building Wealth for Women series brought to you by Pepperstone. From kiteboarding 150 days a year to building wealth through crypto — Maria has one of the most unexpected and inspiring journeys into the world of digital finance. In this episode, we talk about: 💸 How she made the leap from water sports to crypto 🌍 Why she moved to Dubai to scale her wealth 🚀 The most common myths about women and investing 📉 Her biggest financial mistakes — and what the...
Apr 14, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1
This episode is part of our Building Wealth series with Pepperstone — but not in the way you might think. Sahil Bloom joins us to explore true wealth: the kind that goes beyond money. From redefining success and overcoming imposter syndrome to designing a meaningful life and embracing emotional resilience, this conversation uncovers the deeper dimensions of wealth — purpose, mindset, relationships, and identity. If you’re building more than just financial wealth — purpose, mindset, and freedom —...
Apr 07, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1
Welcome back to Building Wealth for Women series brought to you by Pepperstone with a powerhouse guest—Silvia Eldawi. From leaving corporate life as a Managing Director in Real Estate to building her own empire, Silvia has navigated career shifts, moved countries, and mastered the money mindset needed to create wealth on her own terms and she is a fellow podcaster! In this episode we explored: retirement plans, crypto vs real estate and we deep dived into investment strategies especially for rea...
Mar 31, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the "Building Wealth series" sponsored by Pepperstone! We’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in economics — Mehreen Khan, the Economics Editor at The Times. From Brussels to London, Mehreen has reported on everything from EU politics to global markets, and here she’s breaking down what’s really going on with wealth, gold, and where smart money is heading in 2025. In this episode, we talk about how the world’s elite are moving their money, why gold is suddenly back in the spotlight...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1
In this special episode, brought to you by Pepperstone, filmed at the Aston Martin F1 Team in Silverstone, UK, I get to chat with Jessica Hawkins! Jessica isn’t just breaking barriers—she’s accelerating through them! As a driver for the Aston Martin F1 Academy, former W Series racer, and a professional stunt driver (yes, James Bond level stunts!), Jessica’s journey in motorsport is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into her career, the challenges of women in motorsport, and wh...
Mar 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1
Are Women Funnier Than Men? Stand-up comedian Prashasti Singh joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Dream, Girl! We dive deep into: 💭 Anxiety as high achievers – Why success doesn’t always quiet the self-doubt 🎤 Being your own boss as a creative – The real struggles of making it on your own 🗣️ Breaking the language barrier – Thriving when English isn’t your first language 💔 Loneliness in your 30s – Navigating singlehood when society expects otherwise ⏳ Marriage’s ‘expiration date’ f...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
In this episode, I have a lovely catch up with Nadir Nahdi. We talk about the the pivot from academia to creative careers, we deep dive into cultural identities and how they impact our choice of life partners and we also get into the depth of masculinity and the modern men! Nadir is a great story teller and is great at building communities wherever he goes! It was awesome to hear more about his work and his approach to life! Tune in! More about Nadir here: https://www.instagram.com/nadir.nahdi/?...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1
In this episode, we have an incredible chat with Dr Saliha Afridi, a well-known clinical psychologist and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. We talk about avoiding burnout, and finding the way to listen to our inner guide, and also touch in depth, the mental health challenges that social media and the digital age have brought onto our generation. I loved this conversation, and I'm sure you will too! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this epi...
Feb 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 1
In this episode we deep dive into skincare: the good, the bad and the ugly. Dr. Hasia, a highly respected and award-winning skin and aesthetic doctor from the UK, who is now in Dubai. We have such a great conversation where she challenges all I thought I knew about skincare, and we deep dive into the impact of culture and society on beauty expectations. 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ Check out Dr Hasia her...
Feb 03, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1
In this episode (shot in a hotel room in Qatar), I welcome my amazing friend Ameer! He is only 25 years old, Palestinian-Jordanian from New Jersey and the founder and chief executive officer of Muslim, one of the largest media publications delivering news centering the Muslim community. We talked about virality, the life of a journalist reporting war, how to navigate social communication and how Ameer accidentally got Rihanna cancelled! Tune in! Find Ameer online: Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Jan 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1
In this wonderful episode, we welcome Priti Malik, co-host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai, Dubai Influencer and so much more! We talk about dual cultural identity, the journey to fulfilling your passion, the reality of operating as a baseline stressed out person and the power of authenticity. Tune in! Get your ticket to Empower & Excel here: https://www.professionellenetwork.com/event-details/dreams-to-reality-networking-and-empowerment-event-1 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min•Ep. 1
Let's start 2025 with a bang! Welcome Simon Ong on the podcast, bestselling author of Energize, and award-winning life coach, known for helping people unlock their potential and energize their lives, and a dear friend of mine! This is what we talked about: Introduction Breaking Free from the Golden Shackles Instilling Dreams in Your Children The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Natural Talent vs. Developed Skills Importance of Enjoyable Work and Energy Challenges of Raising Children in the Digital Age B...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this episode we get up close and personal! Let's talk about being single in your 30s as a woman! Why does this bother everyone else? Why is it anyone's business? And if it does bother you, as someone going through it, how to navigate this situation. Join in xxTo make it easier: 00:00:00 Navigating Societal Pressure of Being Single in Your 30s 00:02:37 The Impact of Marital Pressure on Divorce Rates 00:05:00 Rethinking Marriage Timelines and Societal Pressures 00:07:22 The Power of Patience an...
Jan 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1
In this episode we wrap up how 2024 went, on a personal and professional level and also make some solid plans for 2025! Happy New Year :) To make it easier: 00:00:00 Personal and Professional Reflections of 2024 00:02:53 Milestones of the Year 00:05:30 Overcoming Doubts in 2025 00:07:54 Personalized Advice vs Internet Gurus 00:10:17 Understanding Privilege and Gratitude 00:12:40 Building Self-Confidence and Gratitude 00:15:03 Letting Go of Resentment for Inner Peace 00:17:31 Prioritizing Gut Hea...
Dec 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Solo Episodes of the Pod with just You and I! First thing I'd like to discuss is Adult Friendships! They can be so hard to navigate, but also so rewarding. So how do we make the most of it without getting burnt? Tune in xxTo make it easier:00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 The Evolution and Loss of Friendships00:04:50 Grieving Friendships00:06:26 Identifying Fake and Transactional Friends00:10:33 True Friends vs. Fake Friends00:12:41 Dealing with Unsupportive Friends 00:14:56 The Reality of Succ...
Dec 22, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1
We bring back Raghida in this episode. We have such a good catch up on life, but also dive deeper into how to find your true calling and live a life of purpose and passion. We discuss the new age, with everyone being hyper connected but lonely, and the pressure of conforming vs the power of the natural beauty. We also talk about gratitude and the meaning of 11:11. Tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:12 Finding Your True Calling 00:12:01 Understanding the Mismatch in Relationships 00:18:04 The P...
Dec 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 1
Welcome Akash Mehta! A wonderful friend, internet sensation and one of the founders of Fable and Mane. He shares a lot of useful tips for founders in the early days of their entrepreneurial journey and we discuss the importance of representation! We also talked about the South Asian culture, the acceptance we have witnessed in the world. Akash also shares some great advice on how to let things go and how to build connections wherever you go, to make the world a slightly better place. Tune in! Mo...
Dec 02, 2024•54 min•Ep. 1
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 Managing Stress...
Nov 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 1
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 Adversity...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 1
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 Professional Re...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
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 chapters: 00:00:00 Investmen...
Oct 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 1
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 Global Chall...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
