Send us a text In a world that constantly demands more - more energy, more approval, more sacrifice; how do you protect your peace without guilt? In this deeply inspiring episode, Mais Mohammed - media powerhouse, life coach, and global Goodwill Ambassador, opens up about what it truly means to set boundaries, reclaim your energy, and live from a place of inner alignment. From navigating public life and personal healing to learning how to say no with love, Mais shares the wisdom behind tuning in...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text What if ADHD isn’t a limitation, but a doorway to understanding how your child learns, thinks, and thrives? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Aalia Thobani—Founder & CEO of The Brain Accelerator, speech-language pathologist, and learning specialist with over 20 years of experience—to explore how neuroscience can shift the way we approach learning, attention, and behavior. We dive into what’s really happening when a child is labeled as “distracted” or “unmotivated,” and...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text What does it really take to raise a child in today’s fast-paced world? In this heartwarming and honest episode, I sit down with Ashleigh Lloyd and Nick Blair, co-founders of The Baby Expo Dubai, to talk all things parenting—from the emotional rollercoaster of new parenthood to the magic that happens when a community comes together to support one another. With backgrounds in events, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Ashleigh and Nick share how their own journeys as parents inspired ...
May 12, 2025•46 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text What if your greatest breakdown could lead to your most powerful breakthrough? In this powerful episode, I sit down with emotional health expert, 5x award-winning author, and host of The Brave Table podcast, Dr. Neeta Bhushan. A former cosmetic dentist turned resilience coach, Neeta shares her remarkable journey of loss, healing, and radical reinvention. From navigating grief and narcissistic relationships to redefining self-worth and overcoming burnout, Neeta opens up about the m...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text What does true health and self-love really look like in today’s world? In this powerful episode of They Say It Takes a Village , we sit down with Alex, a high-performance coach for CEOs and athletes, and Dr. Jenna, a seasoned medical director with 17 years of international healthcare experience and the driving force behind ZOIME Longevity Clinic in Dubai. Together, they challenge the modern definition of wellness, going beyond physical appearance to explore the deeper connection b...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text Negotiation isn’t just about boardrooms and business deals—it’s a skill that shapes our careers, relationships, and everyday interactions. So, how do you remain calm in stressful situations? How do you handle rejection, difficult conversations, and emotional triggers without losing control? In this powerful episode, Lousin Mehrabi, a globally recognized negotiation expert and leadership coach, shares game-changing insights on the art of negotiation and how mastering self-control c...
Mar 13, 2025•55 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text What if 90-95% of your behavior was ruled by your subconscious mind? How many times have limiting beliefs, self-doubt, or fear of failure held you back from the life you truly want? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kai Simmonds, Soul Purpose Coach and Yoga Teacher, to explore how we can rewire our minds, break through self-imposed barriers, and step into the highest version of ourselves. Kai has worked with over 100+ clients, guiding them through anxiety, burnout, and sel...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text What happens when life throws you an unexpected challenge, but you refuse to let it define you? Lauren O’Connell, Cosmopolitan Middle East’s Beauty Editor, beauty entrepreneur, and breast cancer warrior, sits down for a deeply personal and empowering conversation about beauty, resilience, and rewriting your own narrative. With a background in biomechanical engineering and nursing, Lauren has always merged science and beauty, but her journey took an unexpected turn when she was dia...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than Coach Maysaa —a mom of four, a former primary school teacher, and a certified Conscious Parent Coach . Trained under the renowned Dr. Shefali , Maysaa specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral profiling, helping parents navigate the ups and downs of raising emotionally intelligent children. In this episode, we dive deep into the truth about sibling rivalry —why...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text Are you ready to transform the way you approach beauty and self-care? Join us in this inspiring episode with Mamta, founder of Apothecary by Mamta , as she takes us on her journey from the corporate rat race to becoming a leader in the clean beauty movement. Inspired by her mother's natural remedies, Mamta turned her passion for holistic skincare into a thriving business dedicated to empowering others to embrace natural, effective solutions. In this episode, Mamta shares her insig...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us a text In this insightful episode, Barbara, founder of Go With The Floooow , shares her inspiring mission to make road safety education accessible and engaging for children and families across the UAE. A passionate advocate for cycling, Barbara combines her Dutch upbringing and love for an active lifestyle to empower kids with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe on the roads. From creating the first permanent driving school for children aged 3-10 to partnering with the RTA fo...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 63
Send us a text Prepare to be inspired and awakened in this transformative episode with Shayoon, a wellness expert, healer, and founder of the LightForce app. Shayoon opens up about her journey as a mother, healer, and advocate for conscious living, sharing her incredible experiences, including a harrowing near-kidnapping incident involving her child in Bali. Her powerful story highlights the importance of trusting your intuition, the strength of a mother's connection, and the divine intervention...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text What does it truly mean to redefine masculinity in today’s world? Join us in this eye-opening episode with Ciarán McBreen , a certified executive and performance coach, school wellbeing adviser, author, and mental health podcast host. With years of experience working with corporate organizations, elite athletes, and schools, Ciarán shares his invaluable insights on empowering the next generation of men to embrace emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and authentic leadership. In...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text “How can we make it thoughtful? What do women really want?” In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Julie Nguyen , the visionary founder of Crunchmoms , the first private network in the Middle East for women navigating both their careers and motherhood. Julie opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a supportive community for women, while sharing insights from her personal journey as an entrepreneur and mother. Julie’s passion for female empowerment shines throug...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dina Butti, a dynamic TV presenter, content creator, and mom, known for her work with major platforms like CNN Arabia, Dubai One TV, and MTV Arabia. Dina has interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but in this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of her own journey—from nervous beginnings in front of the camera to becoming a celebrated media personality. In this episode, Dina opens up about the pressures of social media, th...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text "If you don't put in the work, you won't see the results"—there are no shortcuts to lasting health and wellness. I sit down with Layla Al Naif, a certified holistic nutritionist specializing in women’s health, wellness, and nutrition. Layla's journey began after overcoming hormone-related health concerns in her early 20s, and she’s since dedicated her career to helping women around the world regain control of their health through mindful eating and natural remedies. Layla dives de...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text On this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Brianna Fade—a woman who truly wears all the hats. As the mastermind behind FadeFit, a dedicated mother, a beloved reality TV star from Dubai Bling, and the wife of radio personality Kris Fade, Brianna's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Brianna opens up about her early challenges, from navigating tough work environments in Dubai to the emotional complexities of motherhood, including the guilt she faced when she s...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text On this episode I’m joined with Dr. Samina Dornan, the esteemed Head of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai. Dr. Dornan, the first female specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of London to come to Dubai, shares her wisdom on navigating the pregnancy journey. During this conversation Dr. Dornan breaks down myths surrounding pregnancy, from the realities of intimacy to common abnormalities and misconceptions ab...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text On this episode I interview Jessica Smith, an Australian Paralympic swimmer, acclaimed children's author, and international motivational speaker. In this conversation, Jessica shares her incredible journey from being fitted with her first prosthetic arm at just 18 months old to becoming a beacon of hope and advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Jessica opens up about her struggles with self-worth and societal expectations, revealing how she felt like a burden as a young female wit...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text On this episode I interview family and parenting educational consultant Hanan Ezzeldin which is also the founder of The Family Hub, we have an essential conversation that every parent needs to hear. Hanan does a deep dive into the challenging yet crucial topics of body safety, puberty, and sex education for children. She shares invaluable insights on how to open the lines of communication with your kids from a young age, ensuring they feel safe and supported. In this episode, we t...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text This conversation with functional medicine expert Dr. Nasr Al Jafari absolutely blew me away!. Dr Nasr is the medical director and functional medicine doctor at DNA Health And Wellness Clinic and In this conversation Dr Nas dispels myths around diets, intermittent fasting, Ozempic and everything in between when it comes to optimising our health and potentially living longer. With more than 20-years’ experience and working with some of the worlds renowned physicians, Dr Nas has cre...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text On todays episode, I interview Ghizlan Guenez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the realms of personal development and fashion. In this exclusive interview, we dive into Ghizlan's remarkable journey, from launching The Modist, the pioneering luxury e-commerce platform, to founding F-Force, a tech platform empowering women in entrepreneurship and self-improvement. Join us as we uncover Ghizlan's entrepreneurial insights, her passion for community-building, and her latest...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text On this episode I interview Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is hailed as being the most famous aesthetic gynecologist in the Middle East, to the point where her patients travel from all over the region to consult with her for cosmetic gynecological surgeries and specialized treatment for Vaginismus. Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is the Lead Aesthetic& functional gynecologist and medical director at aesthetics by kings collage hospital. We discussed what is aesthetics and functional gyneco...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text Did you know that 62% of adults around the world say they don’t sleep as well as they’d like (Philips Global Sleep Survey, 2019). Meet Mansi Khandelwal, founder, chief creative comfort officer and visionary behind The Sleep Chapter. A busy mum of two active children, Mansi quickly understood that the only way to keep up was through a good restful nights sleep! Her mission thus is to bring back the magic of restorative sleep through natural high-quality products that both help impr...
Apr 17, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text On todays episode i interview the one and only Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest and scale the Seven Summits. As an adventurer, mentor, advocate, and ambassador, Raha shares her remarkable journey and the challenges she faced along the way. From climbing Aconcagua to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Raha's story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering passion. Tune in as she reflects on her achievements, the sacrif...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Join me in the hot seat for a heartfelt episode, where I'm interviewed by none other than my mom. We'll delve deep into my motherhood journey, from the highs to the lows, and everything in between. Reflecting on my journey as a mother, I've gained invaluable insights. If I could go back and advise my younger self, I'd emphasize the importance of prioritizing simplicity. Babies don't need much – they need you, your love, and your care. Amidst all the noise of parenthood, it's cruci...
Mar 21, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Today episode is slightly different, I interviewed Harriet Mandak, a holistic life coach, and rapid transformational therapist, in collaboration with Circle Cafe for Women's Month. As part of this collaboration, Circle Cafe has invited women to submit anonymous stories of points in their lives where it was hard for them to speak up. This episode is a unique exploration of what women often leave unsaid. Harriet specializes in empowering high-functioning individuals grappling with o...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text On today's episode I interview Dr. Saliha Afridi who is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lighthouse Arabia. Over the last decade, Dr. Saliha has gained extensive experience consulting with executives and the corporate workplace on a range of issues related to wellness, stress management, coaching, and Transformational Counselling. Dr. Saliha's purpose and passion lie in being able to work with individuals and teams, giving them the courage to address the challenges they face...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text On today's episode I interview Kelly Hodgkin, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, mentor, investor, company director, and brand ambassador, as she shares her remarkable story of triumph over childhood adversity. Based in Dubai for the past 15 years, Kelly is the founder and CEO of KMH Events, a full-service events and promotions agency, and a seasoned business mentor empowering entrepreneurs to unlock their potential. On this episode, Kelly candidly discusses overcoming challenges in earl...
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Stress management is crucial for maintaining overall well-being, as it helps individuals cope with life’s challenges effectively. Emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in stress management by enabling individuals to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions. People with high emotional intelligence can navigate stressful situations with resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness, leading to better outcomes and improved mental health. Kai Simmonds is a Soul Purpose ...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 44
