

Dream, Girl
Sheen Gurrib
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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Oct 7, 2024 • 47min
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.

Sep 30, 2024 • 49min
God's Plan, War on Manhood & The Reality of Feminism - Layla K. Saleh
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.

Sep 23, 2024 • 48min
Arranged Marriages, Beauty Standards and Fair Skin Obsession in South Asian Culture - Mahreen Munir
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.

Sep 16, 2024 • 57min
Does Being a Successful Woman Mean You Have to do 50/50? | Amy Roko
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.

Sep 11, 2024 • 48min
This video will change your life with The Wizard Liz
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.

Aug 5, 2024 • 43min
Navigating Life's Ups and Downs with Dubai Bling Star - DJ Bliss
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.

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Uncovering The Truth: Do Successful Women Secretly Suffer From Loneliness? - Jet Van Wijk
In this episode, I welcome Jet Van Wijk! We deep dive into the intricacies of travelling and working abroad, building a life far from everything you know and how to make it a success. We also touch on some very deep topics, such as losing friends, the reality of influencing and the challenges of finding a man as a successful female entrepreneur. Tune in! You can find our more about Jet here:https://www.instagram.com/jettalks/https://www.instagram.com/jetvanwijkx/https://www.instagram.com/laptoplifestylemaster?igsh=YjVxY2NveTNlNXhqhttps://www.jetvanwijk.com/laptop-lifestyle-master-program🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 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.

Jul 22, 2024 • 39min
Beauty Standards, Marrying Young and Haram Police with Hala Owais
In this episode I chat with my dear friend and huge beauty influencer, Hala Owais! We deep dive into makeup trends, the unattainable beauty standards, self-acceptance and also finding love and friends. We also share our experiences of being muslim influencers. Tune in! Follow Hala's journey:https://www.instagram.com/hala.owais/?hl=en🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 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.

Jul 15, 2024 • 47min
Controversial Confessions and Career Highlights with Twinkle Stanly
In her first ever podcast appearance, Twinkle gives us an insight to the wonderful workings of her brain and creativity. She shares her experience of going viral, evolving relationship with money and dealing with online trolls and her views on the influencer economy. Tune in! Check out Twinkle here:https://www.youtube.com/ @TwinkleStanly https://www.instagram.com/twinklestanly/?hl=en 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 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.

Jul 8, 2024 • 9min
Exclusive Interview with Taha Shah Badussha - The Reality of Success
In this exclusive special episode of the podcast, we make an exception and welcome the incredibly talented Taha Shah Badussha! We talk about the role his mother played in his success, the power of hustling in the dark before you see any results and how to continue working hard when you don't see immediate success. Truly powerful 10min, tune in xx🎵 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.