Dream, Girl

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.

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.

In this episode, brought to you by Muzz, we welcome the incredible Layla K. Saleh. We talked about western feminism, finding the right partner as young Muslims and also the power of letting go and having complete faith! There were laughs but also tears, tune in to find out why! 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.

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome my dear friend Mahreen Munir from Karak with Mahreen. We talked about how young people are finding their life partners, the digital divide and the impact of the South Asian culture on marriage these days. We also talked about the disparity between the expectations for men and women when it comes to arranged marriages. 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.

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome back my dear friend Amy Roko. We talked about finding the right partner, marriage, the impact of culture and society on how our generation approached marriage and many fun topics! 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.

Explore the journey of transforming trauma into empowerment and the importance of self-love. Discover how societal pressures on success and relationships can impact women, alongside the challenges of dating and self-worth. The conversation navigates personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique paths. Insights on setting boundaries and fostering authentic friendships are shared, while empowering themes of faith and self-belief highlight the significance of gratitude in personal development.

In this bonus episode of season 5, we have DJ Bliss! You've seen him on Netflix in Dubai Bling, or on stage as a DJ. In this episode we discuss the reality of being on reality TV but we also dive a bit deeper into the importance of self acceptance. We also talk about adaptability and the power of pivots in your career. DJ Bliss also shares his experience of merging culture and passion. Tune in! 🎬 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.