On the 100th episode of When Women Win Nadine and I talked about inspiration, resilience, and boundaries that need breaking. As a teenager in Lebanon, Nadine saw how access to quality healthcare changed people's lives. While Proximie started out as an experiment to create positive impact, it has become a global company that epitomizes “the future of surgery.” Nadine discussed her solution-based thinking processes and how that mindset helped her become an entrepreneur. You can connect with Nadine...
May 03, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 100
I talked to Sebnem about leading a culturally diverse team – and doing it remotely. We discussed how to flex your leadership style to ensure that all your employees feel like they’re treated with respect. We also talked about the importance of leading by example, how to handle disappointments that inevitably arise while doing business, and how to shift your work energy towards what really matters. Sebnem encouraged us to do it with an enterprising mentality and a positive attitude. You can learn...
Apr 26, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 99
In this episode Rebecca and I talked about designing your life according to your passions.` Rebecca also shared the inspiration behind her new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success . I love the structure of the book: 21 rules we should all break if we want to achieve success. We dived into 7 of them, so you have another 14 to discover in the book! My favorite quote of the episode was, “Never not use your womanhood to your advantage.” You can learn more about...
Apr 19, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 98
So what did we talk about? Value alignment, purposefulness and being discerning about where you work. We also discussed key leadership traits such as introspection and reflection, and Bola gave practical tips for carving out your own path. You can learn more about Bola and connect with her on LinkedIn . ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website . While t...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Catriona demystified artificial intelligence, making it easy to understand for someone like me, who has no background in AI. We examined ethical AI, how machines are set to change the world, and her role in ensuring diversity and inclusion is programmed into the future. Catriona shared how the trauma she faced as a child shaped her as a businesswoman, and how mindfulness has helped her get through life’s greatest obstacles. The Heroine’s Journey is a 7-part journey that all women take, and Catri...
Apr 05, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 16
What did we discuss? Literature, discrimination and emotional intelligence. Elif & I talked about why storytelling matters in the fight for just and equality. And Elif shared some tips on how YOU can become a writer, as everyone has a story to tell. My favorite quote of the episode was, “When we travel into someone else's truth, it connects us with our fellow human beings and makes us realize that the truth can change.” You can find Elif on Instagram @shafakelif and at her website . ********...
Mar 29, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Farah & I talked about investing in yourself, taking risks, losing it all, cultivating grit and rebuilding from scratch. Farah shared how working in the male-dominated world of Middle Eastern finance fueled her desire to help more women rise to leadership positions. My favorite quote of the episode was, “I learned to lose everything and then find a way to rebuild.” You can find Farah at https://poweroftara.net/tara-team/ . ***************************************************** Would you like ...
Mar 22, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We discussed Zélika’s passion for art and how she built a business to boost Latin America’s art industry, despite facing hundreds of "no"s. Zélika stressed the importance of patience and focus, and talked about how to build credibility as a young woman. Though Covid has thrown a wrench in her plans, she’s excited by the opportunity to innovate the fair and keep growing in new ways. My favorite quote of the episode was: “Everything is negotiable. Everything.” You can find Zélika at https://zsonam...
Mar 15, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 13
We discussed the challenges Hoda faced throughout her corporate career, and in particular her original doubts about taking on her latest role as the Managing Director of SAP Egypt. Hoda was apprehensive at first because she was leaving a highly profitable business unit to lead a much less successful one – it did not feel like progress. We talked about how Hoda rose to the occasion, listened to her team and turned this challenge into a massive opportunity. You can find Hoda Mansour on LinkedIn at...
Mar 08, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 12
What did we discuss? How to persevere through life’s most challenging moments. Ibtihaj talked about her evolution as an athlete - why she picked the sport of fencing and what it was like competing and medalling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We discussed the physical, mental and emotional adversity she’s had to overcome as a Black and Muslim and female athlete, and Ibtihaj talked about how her faith and her support network helped her through it all. You can find Ibtihaj at her website: https://www.ib...
Mar 01, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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Feb 25, 2021•5 min
What did we talk about? We talked mostly about the business process, like how to achieve consistent growth, and how to navigate challenges along the way. We discussed the difference between starting up and scaling up, responding to customer feedback, building the right team, being a mompreneur and of course we touched on nutritional advice. My favorite quote of the episode was Nathalie’s advice on balancing work and family: “Whenever you’re at work, try to be at work; whenever you’re with the ki...
Feb 22, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 9
What did we talk about? We talked about the dance that we do at work every day - having fun and also taking difficult decisions; being a committed professional while also being a full-time mom, wife and daughter. We discussed networking, confidence and not settling for the status quo. You can find Silvia on LinkedIn . ****************************************************** Would you like a free invite to join When Women Win's monthly Ask Me Anything session? Head to our website and sign up for ou...
Feb 15, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 8
What did we talk about? The 3 major transitions in a working couple’s life and how to navigate them. This episode is FULL of practical advice. My favorite quote was “Desire doesn’t come when you’re sat next to someone and they’re in their pyjamas with their laptop on their knee!" You can find out more about Jennifer and her work at her website: https://www.jpetriglieri.com/ . or head here to watch Jennifer's recent TED talk on the subject. ******************************************************* ...
Feb 08, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 7
My formal bio! Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned speaker and podcaster, on a mission to help women win. She does this through inspiring keynotes, strategic advisory and her podcast, When Women Win - a show where female role models from diverse backgrounds share inspirational stories and practical tools for success. Rana spent 17 years in the corporate world, at McKinsey & Company's London Office, the Dubai Government, and GE Capital in a variety of strategy and sales roles. Whilst at GE...
Feb 04, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 6
We focused on two things: the Egyptian entrepreneurial scene and entrepreneurship in general. Dina shared advice for entrepreneurs but also for people like you and I who may one day become angel investors - how to do it and what to look out for. I always ask seed investors who come on When Women Win about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur - they all say the same two things... listen on! My favorite quote of the episode was “I can only love the numbers when they reflect a story.” You ca...
Feb 01, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 5
What did we talk about? Failure, success & alignment. We talked about getting help when you need it - from a therapist, friend or mentor, and Mariate gave advice on networking and job hunting – listen closely for that 2x2 matrix tool… Finally, we discussed her uncomfortable reality of starting a new job right at the beginning of COVID - and she shared some practical tips on leading a remote team that you’ve never met! My favorite quote of the episode was “The worst enemy of an entrepreneur i...
Jan 25, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 4
My favorite quote of the episode was “Psychological safety is not at odds with having tough conversations – it is what allows us to have tough conversations." You can find Amy on LinkedIn and Twitter . ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to our website . While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your ...
Jan 18, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 3
My favorite quotes of the episode were: “I didn’t let anyone tell me I had to change my vision to be successful.” “A leader inspires the team, but also allows her team to inspire her.” You can find Dominique Crenn here on Instagram, and her restaurant website is: https://www.ateliercrenn.com/ I also highly recommend you check out Chef’s Table, a Netflix documentary about the world’s biggest chefs. Season 2, episode 3 is on Dominique Crenn – and her food philosophy. ******************************...
Jan 11, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 2
My favorite quote of the episode was “Don't be a lady in waiting!” You can find Ann on Twitter as @AnnMCairns and LinkedIn @AnnCairns . ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to subscribe to, rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana...
Jan 04, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to episode 3 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. During our conversation, Lily shared valuable lessons she learned in the corporate world that have served her well in entrepreneurship, as well as how she has navigated challenges along her journey - not least of them, Covid. While this is a Rewind episode, Lily kindly provided an update last week on how things are going in a Covid world. I was curious because 100% of her business was in-person contact wit...
Dec 29, 2020•45 min
Welcome to episode 2 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. There are many reasons that this is one of the world's favorite podcasts: we talked about confidence, authenticity, stereotype threat and self-promotion. We explored faith, being human and how to move on after the loss of a loved one. You can find Boz on Instagram @badassboz . ********************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a gu...
Dec 22, 2020•43 min
As we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th, we are running a When Women Win "Rewind" to your favorite past episodes. This is the first of three Rewind episodes... During our chat, we discussed how to set goals correctly and how grit helped Caroline overcome bulimia at the age of 22. We defined happiness and I learned the happiest people are the people who wake up to hard goals – people who have “ikigai”, a Japanese word that means “reason for being”. You can find Caroline on LinkedIn ...
Dec 15, 2020•43 min
Hi Everyone, This is an unusual episode... I wanted to reconnect with you because it has been way too long since COVID cramped our style! When Women Win is coming back with a vengeance, and I think it's our most important season yet because of the crazy "shecession" we're in that is burning women out. During this short episode, I mention some entities: Elaa Beirut provides free online mental healthcare to people in Lebanon suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). On October 18th, I'...
Oct 14, 2020•10 min
My favorite quote of the episode was “It’s common – it’s not normal”. You can find Bernadette at her website or on Instagram . The business highlighted on this episode is Women @Work , a company that helps corporate find the right female talent, and helps women get back into the workforce. ******************************************************* To get notified of the release of Bernadette’s book – and for other top tips & free livestreams – subscribe to the When Women Win newsletter at whenw...
Mar 31, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 20
My two favorite quotes were: “Who do you think you are, you’re just a drop in the ocean…”. Her reply: “what is the ocean but millions of drops?” “Reading for fun is so important…. For the development of cognitive skills, for the imagination, for learning about other people, so that you’re more empathetic and better at communication” You can find Rana at her website https://welovereading.org/ or on Twitter as @Prof_RanaDajani or @welovereading. And this is Rana’s book Five Scarves: Doing the Impo...
Mar 23, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 19
My favorite quote of the episode is right at the end, so listen on for it... Here are two other quotes whose juxtaposition I loved: “That kind of loyalty, you get from managing with love” “Any decision that I make has never been at the cost of the P&L” You can find Nisreen on LinkedIn . PLEASE do reach out to her if you have any questions on IVF, adoption or surrogacy. The Marketing business I mentioned in Segment U is http://www.itaniandcompany.com/ *****************************************...
Mar 17, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Friends - this episode is for people who have felt intimidated or excluded by Blockchain conversations and want to understand its basics. We then get into Leanne and her entrepreneurial journey. My favorite quote of the episode was one that captured a huge advantage of the Blockchain: “In future, you’ll be able to check social media posts & news articles and know whether it is fake news”. I also loved Leanne's take on start-ups: “we don’t like [to talk about mythical] unicorns but we like to...
Mar 09, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 17
My favorite quotes of the episode were: “Nobody can be you the way that you can be you”, and “I demonstrated that I was listening – and everybody values being heard” You can find Carla on social media at @carlaspearls or at her website www.carlaspearls.com A huge thank you to the 2020 Global Women's Forum Dubai for making this interview possible. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a g...
Mar 03, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 16
My favorite quotes of the episode were: “We gain nothing from anxiety… And a smile opens more doors than a shout” "I saw what real tragedy is, and I saw how people who have nothing can be generous and kind and supportive to each other… I learn from them” I'd also like to flag the call to action: the IMF is looking to hire women from the MENA Region with a strong background in economic policy. To quote Kristalina: "Don't be shy; please apply!" Do it, do it, do it!!! You can find Kristalina on Twi...
Feb 24, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 15
