Hi, I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I'm lucky to have fascinating conversations with very...
From Poverty To Fame: The Story of Overcoming Adversity | Chanel Ayan
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: From Border Village to City Life
00:12:00 Breaking the Silence on Childhood Trauma
00:17:35 Cultural Expectations and Marriage Traditions
00:23:19 Embracing Individuality and Self-Worth in the Fashion Industry
00:29:05 Balancing Fame and Friendship
00:35:08 The Joy of Giving and Family Responsibilities
00:40:53 Reality TV Drama: Behind the Scenes
00:46:51 Embracing Life and Self-Confidence
More about Ayan:
https://www.instagram.com/chanelayan/?hl=en
https://ayanbeauty.com/
Learn more about FGM:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation
Learn more about our yellow mugs from PEN:https://www.professionellenetwork.com/
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/
🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/
💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogs
Who am I:
I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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Unlocking Your Confidence And Finding Your Voice with Nimi Mehta
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 Recognition
00:27:05 Approaching Celebrity Interviews
00:33:45 Building Authentic Interview Connections
00:40:16 Identifying Your True Voice Amidst Cultural Conditioning
00:46:58 Evaluating Your Inner Circle: Identifying Positive and Negative Influences
00:53:50 The Power of Parental Words in Shaping Confidence
01:00:41 Sharing Light and Gratitude
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded and you can use my code for a discount SGDREAMGIRL10: https://dubai.poddster.com/
🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/
💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/
Who am I:
I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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Don't Know Where To Start With Investing? This Episode's For You.
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 Investment Strategies
00:06:04 The Importance of Networking at University
00:11:25 The Evolution of Spending and Mindset in the Global South
00:17:01 Women and Financial Security Strategies
00:22:41 Navigating Investment Apps: Trust and Convenience
00:28:09 Ethical Finance and Fairness
00:33:53 Blockchain's Potential and Challenges
00:39:47 Islamic Heritage and the Silk Road Connection in Dubai
00:45:23 Financial Advice: Starting Smart in Investments
00:51:03 Conclusion and Farewell Remarks
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/
🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/
💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogs
Who am I:
I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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Intellectual and Financial Dynamics in Romantic Relationships | Sarah Alagroobi
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 Challenges
00:35:00 Understanding Attraction Dynamics and Intellectual Competition
00:42:12 The Complexity of Modern Dating Dynamics
00:49:14 Finding Love in a Transient Space
00:56:50 Recognizing Relationship Red Flags
01:03:16 Encouragement for Young Viewers
Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and safely, consider downloading the app here: https://go.muzz.com/signup
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/
💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/
Who am I:
I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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Why You Should Get Married When You Are Young | Dr Amina Yonis
In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome my very cool friend @DrAminaYonis Amina shared her love story, how she decided he was the one and we discussed if there is a right age to get married. Amina also talked about balancing life as a mother of 2, wife, business owner and content creator. Tune in!
Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and safely, consider downloading the app here: https://go.muzz.com/signup
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/
💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/
Who am I:
I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Hi, I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I'm lucky to have fascinating conversations with very inspiring and insightful female friends and family from around the world. So, on my podcast, I'm sharing these conversation with you. Join me every week as I chat to one of these wonderful women about their journey, their career choice and being a kick-ass woman in general!
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