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In this episode we get up close and personal! Let's talk about being single in your 30s as a woman! Why does this bother everyone else? Why is it anyone's business? And if it does bother you, as someone going through it, how to navigate this situation. Join in xxTo make it easier: 00:00:00 Navigating Societal Pressure of Being Single in Your 30s00:02:37 The Impact of Marital Pressure on Divorce Rates00:05:00 Rethinking Marriage Timelines and Societal Pressures00:07:22 The Power of Patience and Faith00:12:09 Navigating Marriage and Religious Values00:16:23 Defining Personal Choices in Relationships 00:18:45 Embrace Self-Growth in Your 30s and Being Single🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho 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.

In this episode we wrap up how 2024 went, on a personal and professional level and also make some solid plans for 2025! Happy New Year :) To make it easier:00:00:00 Personal and Professional Reflections of 202400:02:53 Milestones of the Year00:05:30 Overcoming Doubts in 202500:07:54 Personalized Advice vs Internet Gurus00:10:17 Understanding Privilege and Gratitude 00:12:40 Building Self-Confidence and Gratitude 00:15:03 Letting Go of Resentment for Inner Peace00:17:31 Prioritizing Gut Health for Overall Well-being 00:19:55 Embracing Deep Connections in a Digital World00:22:21 Looking Forward to 2025: Creating More Magic🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho 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.

Welcome to Solo Episodes of the Pod with just You and I! First thing I'd like to discuss is Adult Friendships! They can be so hard to navigate, but also so rewarding. So how do we make the most of it without getting burnt? Tune in xxTo make it easier:00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 The Evolution and Loss of Friendships00:04:50 Grieving Friendships00:06:26 Identifying Fake and Transactional Friends00:10:33 True Friends vs. Fake Friends00:12:41 Dealing with Unsupportive Friends 00:14:56 The Reality of Success and Loneliness00:17:07 Navigating Toxic Friendships and Personal Growth🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho 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.

We bring back Raghida in this episode. We have such a good catch up on life, but also dive deeper into how to find your true calling and live a life of purpose and passion. We discuss the new age, with everyone being hyper connected but lonely, and the pressure of conforming vs the power of the natural beauty. We also talk about gratitude and the meaning of 11:11. Tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction00:06:12 Finding Your True Calling00:12:01 Understanding the Mismatch in Relationships 00:18:04 The Perception of Natural Beauty in Society 00:24:16 Discovering the Inner Feminine and Masculine00:30:34 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer 00:43:20 Embracing Physical Beauty and Spiritual Wealth00:49:41 The Journey from the Mind to the Heart 00:55:34 Embracing Authenticity in ConversationsFind out more about Raghida here: https://raghida.com/https://www.instagram.com/raghida_shaman🎬 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/blogsWho 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.

Welcome Akash Mehta! A wonderful friend, internet sensation and one of the founders of Fable and Mane. He shares a lot of useful tips for founders in the early days of their entrepreneurial journey and we discuss the importance of representation! We also talked about the South Asian culture, the acceptance we have witnessed in the world. Akash also shares some great advice on how to let things go and how to build connections wherever you go, to make the world a slightly better place. Tune in! More about Akash here:https://www.instagram.com/mehta_a/?hl=enhttps://fableandmane.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/blogsWho 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.

We are all stressed! In this episode, I sit down with the stress expert Alice Law! Her new book is out with Mo Gawdat and we discuss how our external lives stress us out, why we glorify being busy and how we don't appreciate the impact our first thought of the day has on our quality of life! I personally learnt so much about how to manage my stress, I am sure you will too. Tune in! Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction to our Guest00:05:56 Alice's Personal Journey with Stress00:11:37 Managing Stress in a Hyperconnected World00:17:10 Understanding the Sources of Stress 00:22:32 Overcoming Negativity Bias on Social Media 00:28:44 The Myth of Productivity Under Stress 00:34:21 Cultural Changes in Mental Health Awareness 00:40:26 Gender Differences in Emotional Development 00:46:10 Strategies for Managing Stress 00:52:00 Conclusion and Parting MessageCheck out Alice's new book Unstressable and her community:https://www.unstressable.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/blogsWho 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.

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 Trauma00:17:35 Cultural Expectations and Marriage Traditions00:23:19 Embracing Individuality and Self-Worth in the Fashion Industry00:29:05 Balancing Fame and Friendship 00:35:08 The Joy of Giving and Family Responsibilities 00:40:53 Reality TV Drama: Behind the Scenes00:46:51 Embracing Life and Self-Confidence More about Ayan:https://www.instagram.com/chanelayan/?hl=enhttps://ayanbeauty.com/Learn more about FGM:https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilationLearn 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/blogsWho 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.

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 Introduction00:06:58 Career Change: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Courage00:13:41 Exploring Confidence: Introverts vs. Extroverts 00:20:19 Balancing Quiet Confidence and Professional Recognition00:27:05 Approaching Celebrity Interviews 00:33:45 Building Authentic Interview Connections00:40:16 Identifying Your True Voice Amidst Cultural Conditioning00:46:58 Evaluating Your Inner Circle: Identifying Positive and Negative Influences00:53:50 The Power of Parental Words in Shaping Confidence01:00:41 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.

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 Strategies00:22:41 Navigating Investment Apps: Trust and Convenience00:28:09 Ethical Finance and Fairness00:33:53 Blockchain's Potential and Challenges 00:39:47 Islamic Heritage and the Silk Road Connection in Dubai00:45:23 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/blogsWho 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.

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 Introduction00:07:06 Cultural Perspectives on Relationships 00:14:12 Men and Female Financial Independence00:21:16 Navigating Masculine and Feminine Energies00:28:00 Finding Faith Amidst Global Challenges 00:35:00 Understanding Attraction Dynamics and Intellectual Competition 00:42:12 The Complexity of Modern Dating Dynamics00:49:14 Finding Love in a Transient Space 00:56:50 Recognizing Relationship Red Flags01:03:16 Encouragement for Young ViewersThank 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.