The Balance Theory

Maha Abouelenein, a seasoned communications executive and former head of communications at Google in Dubai, shares vital insights on being irreplaceable in today's rapidly changing job landscape. She emphasizes that reputation now outweighs credentials and discusses the importance of self-reliance and networking in building confidence. Maha reveals how to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them, while also offering tips on crafting a memorable one-liner about yourself. Her journey in launching Netflix in MENA adds a fascinating layer to her expertise.

Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but not sure where to start? 💭In this episode, Erika sits down with Erim Kaur, entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of BY ERIM, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from scratch and whether entrepreneurship is actually right for you.From getting fired eight times to building a global haircare brand, Erim shares the honest truth about the entrepreneurial journey, from finding your purpose to knowing when to take the leap.✨ In this episode: – How to know if you’re meant for a 9–5 or ready to start your own business – The mindset difference between entrepreneurs and careerists – How Erim turned rejection and loss into her purpose – Why she’s 50/50 about having an online (influencer) personality and whether you should too – How to decide what kind of business to start – The story behind BY ERIM and its powerful meaning** Bonus Segment: Hair Tips & Healthy Hair Secrets - whether you’re in your postpartum journey, struggling with hair quality, or just curious about her signature hair oil, these tips are not to be missed.💡 If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay in your stable job or take the leap into your dream business, this conversation will give you inspiration and insight into how Erim found the clarity, courage, and perspective to make her next move, to inspire you to take yours.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram🎁 Use BALANCE10 for 10% off at BYERIMTIME STAMPS(01:13) Introduction(05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel(07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel(10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday(12:44) The Balance Theory explained(14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists(17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity(22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week(25:06) Tips for procrastination(27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control(29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it?(32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about(38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore❤️ If you loved this episode, check out this one next!WHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!LET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life not going to plan? Sick of things not working out the way you imagined? Here’s the truth: your “perfect plan” will fail. But that doesn’t mean you will.In this powerful conversation with Amina, we break down the myths of control, why obsessing over the “perfect path” keeps you stuck, and how to actually win when life takes unexpected turns.🔑 What You’ll LearnWhy your perfect plan will never go the way you expectHow to adapt and win when life throws curveballsThe truth about productivity (and why you’re measuring it wrong)How to know which season of productivity you’re inTools and rules to finally take control of your timebonus: Is AI going to take all our jobs!?From career shifts and finding balance at work, to redefining productivity and embracing motherhood’s lessons, Amina shares hard-won insights that will challenge your assumptions and open your eyes to a new way forward.If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like you’re constantly “behind” in life — this episode is for you.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(01:13) Introduction(05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel(07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel(10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday(12:44) The Balance Theory explained(14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists(17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity(22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week(25:06) Tips for procrastination(27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control(29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it?(32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about(38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymoreWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling drained in relationships? Discover why some connections always feel unbalanced and how to overcome over-giving without guilt. Learn to stop feeling responsible for others' growth and the importance of emotional boundaries. Reflect on how deeply you've met yourself and how this inner depth attracts aligned relationships. Erika shares practical questions to help you spot where you overextend in connections. Shift your mindset to protect your energy and create healthier, more fulfilling interactions.

High-performing women know how to hustle — but what happens when that constant push starts blocking the very life you want?In this powerful conversation with Nadia Zaal — mother, entrepreneur, and leader, we explore why ambitious women secretly struggle to access their feminine energy. We unpack the hidden blocks that keep us in overdrive, the stigma around slowing down, and how learning to let go can actually open the doors to deeper success, balance, and fulfillment.🔑 We chat:Why high-performing women stay stuck in masculine energyThe hidden cost of always “pushing” for resultsHow to soften into feminine energy without losing ambitionThe power of yielding, surrender, and receivingHow motherhood can transform the way we approach successIf you’ve ever felt like you can’t switch off, that surrender equals weakness, or that you’re “too busy to relax", this episode is for you.🌸 True success isn’t about doing more ... it’s about being aligned.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(01:14) Introduction(06:44) Don’t start a business at THIS moment(09:48) Does balance exist for you?(11:22) What did you unlearn?(14:53) Your masculine energy is ruining your fertility(26:25) How has motherhood changed the way you show up in business?(33:04) Why the education system is failing our childrenWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief.In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heavy judgments that followed. We open up about the stigma, the shame, and the heartbreak of a birth that doesn’t go the way you imagined… and how to begin healing from it.Whether you had an unwanted C-section, felt robbed of the birth you dreamed of, or are struggling to reframe the disappointment — this episode will remind you that you are not alone.What You’ll LearnHow to process disappointment when birth doesn’t go to planReleasing guilt and shame around a C-section or unexpected deliveryReframing your birth story without judgmentCoping with grief when the birth you wanted didn’t happenFinding strength and intention in postpartum healing🤍 If you’ve ever felt let down by your birth experience — this conversation is for you. You didn’t fail. And you are not alone.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(00:00) introduction(00:35) Georgie’s Birth Story(06:30) Erika’s Birth Story(07:25) Coming to terms with having a C-section (judgments, stigma, disapointments etc)(13:50) Reframing disappointment (19:28) Intention with postpartum(26:00) Advice to high performers for ‘just being a mum’ emotions(29:57) Advice for mums postpartumWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling stuck? Discover the single powerful question that can transform your mindset and reignite your drive. Explore why aligning daily habits with your goals is crucial for real progress. Learn how to clarify what you truly want and hold yourself accountable through weekly reflections. Erika shares practical tips on making small changes to behaviors that don’t serve your vision. Plus, hear about her own journey in building consistency and momentum. It's time to take actionable steps toward the life you desire!

Are you settling without even realising it? 💭So many of us hold back from asking for what we truly want - in life, love, and business, and end up living smaller than we deserve. This episode will open your eyes to the hidden reasons why you never get what you want … and the mindset shifts you need to finally change that.✨ Inside this conversation, we unpack:* How to build the confidence to create life on your own terms* Breaking free from tying your worth to your output* What it means if you’re living someone else’s life* How to ask for what you want without guilt* The truth about standards, money, and relationships (yes, we talk about the “if he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him” moment 👀)* Why success isn’t about working harder and how to create financial freedom* Becoming your own backup plan (so you never feel trapped again)This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, “fine where they are,” or afraid to ask for more - consider this the sign you’ve been waiting for.🔑 You deserve more. You deserve a life that feels yours. And it all starts here.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS(01:00) Introduction(03:04) How do you find the confidence to create life on your own terms?(09:15) How did you get over your worth being tied to your output?(12:08) What if you’re living someone else’s life?(16:03) How do you ask for what you want (guilt free)?(18:56) If he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him(31:19) The biggest unlock for financial and business success(33:03) How did you make your first 10k?(35:25) How to be your own backup plan (40:35) Why is making more $ not about working harder?WHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still waiting to “feel motivated” before making a change? In this powerful conversation with Tracy Harmoush, we reveal why motivation is overrated and the real skill you need to create lasting change in your life.If you’ve ever started strong only to fall off track, struggled with discipline, or felt stuck chasing your goals, this episode will flip the way you think about success forever. Tracy shares her proven approach to building unshakable discipline, creating freedom through structure, and shifting your mindset so you can finally achieve what you want, without relying on fleeting bursts of motivation.💡 You can expect:Why motivation is unreliable (and how to break free from it)The mindset shift that turns discipline into freedomHow to follow through even when you don’t feel like itThe truth about long-term success (it’s not what you think)Practical tools to rewire your habits for goodIf you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a life you can be proud of, this podcast is for you! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram👉🏽Previous episode with TracyTIME STAMPS(01:24) Introduction(03:00) What is mindset?(05:44) How do you work out your mindset?(12:04) What did you have to unlearn?(14:46) What do people get wrong when it comes to discipline?(16:48) What role does motivation play?(23:43) Balancing wanting to be traditional woman and a boss woman(31:24) Why do we label THESE relationships as “toxic”?(41:51) Dealing with friction from just being, rather than doingWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling stuck? Waiting for the “right time” to finally start living your life?This episode is the sign you’ve been waiting for. This video will gift you a powerful mindset shift that will change the course of your life … without needing a grand plan or perfect timing.🎯 If you’ve been:
– Feeling lost, unmotivated, or delayed in life
– Waiting for clarity or the perfect moment to act
– Craving a reset or mindset boost...this is your sign. All you need is 2 minutes. Today’s the day everything changes.Episode with Georgie StevensonWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.