In this episode I chat to Fatema, who is the CEO & Founder of Andra Public Relations - A Bahrain-based Public Relations & Corporate Communications firm focused mainly on FinTech. We explore what FinTech really is, the challenges of having a well balanced life as a young entrepreneur, and Fatema shares her experience of setting up her own business in a male dominated industry, and of being appointed by HRH Crown Prince to be part of the board of director for the Bahrain Economic Developme...
Jan 09, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, I chat to Molly, who in an incredible inspiration to all of us! She was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 10, but then made her way to becoming a doctor after studying medicine at Cambridge University. Her side hustle is a buzzing food blog and Instagram page 'Cambridge Foodie', she volunteers with the charity Over The Wall and she competes regularly in wheelchair racing, having recently completed the King's Lynn 10K.
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, I chat to Nikita, who is a Strategy Analyst at LinkedIn and my wonderful partner behind The WOC Tribe community page on Instagram. We talk about the importance of interdisciplinary thinking, particularly between the humanities and the tech world. We also touch on topics such as the importance of networking, creating content online, as well as the importance of accountability partners.
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I chat to Diksha who as part of the Dasra Team works on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene portfolio in India. More importantly, she shares with us the wonderful project, SAHELI, she has been working on with the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Navi Mumbai Hub, UNICEF India and Jeevan Rath. Please do consider donating on this link to help alleviate period poverty in India....
Dec 19, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Zsofia and I chat about psychology, participatory approaches in international development and cultures. As the new curator of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Hub in Cambridge, she shares her experience of working on different projects, tackling mental health and women empowerment. We also chat about the importance of well-being as the key to being resilient and adaptable as a professional. And Zsofia shares stories from her various trips as the 'Traveling Psychologist'....
Dec 11, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, I welcome Mehreen and we chat about the different paths that can lead to a career as a journalist. She shares her experience of working as a sport reporter, a breaking news reporter and now, as the Brussels correspondent for the Financial Times. We also chat about navigating a male dominated work place, meeting powerful and famous people, and how the news reporting world is changing, adapting to the constantly evolving world of technology.
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Nabila and I chat about the opportunities and challenges that come from studying at Oxford University and as a science teacher, she shares her experience of the effect of the global pandemic on the education system. We also chat about the importance of female role models to the younger generation and the intricacies associated with leveling the playing fields when it comes to access to education.
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I chat to Olivia who after a successful PhD in plasmons at the University of Cambridge, decided to turn to the commercialisation of technology, which eventually led to her current job as an Investment Manager in Italy! We chat about the importance and intricacies of technology transfer to the commercial world and about our shared experiences of being proud members of the RisingWISE family!
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I chat to Malavika who is a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. We talk about the excitement of being a scientist, the challenges of a career in academia, and about her experience of being in Cambridge throughout her academic journey.
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, I chat to Eleonore who aspires to become an astronaut and we talk about the excitement of going into space, the challenges along the way, and what is it like to dive under a frozen lake in Switzerland.
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this pilot episode of Dream, Girl, I take the guest seat and discuss the reasons for starting the podcast with my friend Ali Abdaal, and then we have a chat in general about women empowerment and what it means to be a feminist in today's time.
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
