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A podcast for ambitious women based in MENA. Each week on the Women Power Podcast you will hear honest, vulnerable, authentic conversations from inspiring women. These women will share their experiences and stories into what it takes to build a successful business and career. The podcast will share insight and inspiration to which will allow you to achieve your highest potential. A subsidiary platform to Women Power Summit developed by Obai & Hill.
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Basma Tawakol is an entrepreneur and Founder of Dayra with over 12 years of experience working with tech startups and community service organizations. Dayra is a platform promoting ethical and sustainable fashion retailing. The startup was recognized in several mega-events in sustainability and entrepreneurship, got incubated several times, and won…
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Dr. Maliha Hashmi served as the Executive Director and Co-Head of the Health, Wellbeing and Biotech Sector at NEOM, where she also served as the Executive Director for all Strategic Partnerships. She also served as the Deputy Chair of the NEOM Covid-19 Leadership Taskforce. Maliha Hashmi, is also an esteemed delegate of the V20, where V20 is a glob…
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In this episode, Munira Almuammar dives deep into her career trajectory and fanning her entrepreneurial spirit which led her to creating Barakah with her co-founders. From working at BUPA to her creative role at MDLBEAST, she gives us an insight into her life and what it's like working as a Product Manager in MDLBEAST records, as well as managing B…
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In this episode, Danielle shares poignant stories of her life and her turning point with her career and personal life. She talks about her passion for photography, fashion and being a creative individual all on all with the hunger to make it big. She featured in the new 2022 Netflix docuseries called, The Most Hated Man on the Internet, where she t…
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In this episode, Tatiana Rahal dives deep into her career trajectories and shares how she climbed the success ladder to become Talabat UAE’s first female managing director. She talks about being driven to be a good team leader while providing more value to partners and clients. She also stresses on the importance of having a strong internal and ext…
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In this episode, Yolanda Lee shares how Uncommon was originally conceived as an invite-only dinner series in response to a desire for conversation and connection with other women in leadership, many of whom worked in male-dominated environments. As each event grew and continued to resonate with these women, Yolanda took the leap to leave her leadin…
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In this episode, Anisa Ismail explores scaling a social impact startup and persevering through all the ups and downs in her journey. She takes us through her life story that was filled with figuring out a way to be able to be a catalyst for change for the people around her and then finding her way to becoming an entrepreneur. She shares how she bro…
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Sawsan Chammas Haber, has made her mark in the interior design world since 1996, first as the main designer at one of the prestigious firms in Beirut, then within Dubai based Dipiugi interior design Studio, by handling highly luxurious projects that she has designed and executed in the UAE. In this episode, she talks about her road to success and l…
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Listen to this invigorating episode with beauty and wellness entrepreneur Miriam Abadi as she takes us on her inspiring journey of finding her path and owning it in the competitive beauty industry. From leveling up in a corporate space to eventually finding her true calling as an entrepreneur, Miriam shares it all. She talks about the importance of…
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In this episode, Fatima Al Banawi talks about donning multiple hats as a creative visionary. From an actress to director and a profound storyteller, she has done it all. She dives deep into the challenges it required to make a mark for herself as a woman from the MENA region segwaying into a space like arts and entertainment. Fatima Al Banawi is an…
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In this episode, Maha Gorton discusses her profession as an entrepreneur and brand consultant. As a working mother, she shares how she has structured her life to be her own boss and created her own path to achieve a work - life balance. She talks about how Little Farasha was founded, an accessories brand which was born out of her own needs as a mot…
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In this episode, Karen Osman shares how her passion for thrilling storytelling led her to publishing an array of bestselling crime thrillers. From her journey in writing to what it took to become a successful author, she dives deep into it all. She talks about all the diverse experiences she had from travelling extensively, teaching and working in …
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In this episode, we unravel Mona Khashoggi’s passion for showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world through the medium of live theater. She shares how multicultural background and upbringing has influenced her to create and produce shows with traditional musicals and costumes. She talks about how she wanted to do more that would help t…
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In this episode with Aya Ahmad, we dive into her entrepreneurial journey as a third generation diamantaire. She shares the inspiring story behind creating Fyne from scratch and everything that goes behind the scenes of designing sustainable and timeless pieces by utilizing lab grown diamonds. From being a solo Founder to investing in her brand and …
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This episode provides a glimpse into the life of a multicultural entrepreneur whose journey is fueled with her passion for beauty and glamour. Haifa Addas, Founder and CEO of Instaglam shares her unique story from a multicultural background to working as a marketer for luxury brands, a journey that inspired the inception of Instaglam. She talks abo…
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In this episode with Sara Chemma, we dive into her entrepreneurial journey as the Founder of Citron, a brand cultivated to fulfill the needs of mothers and their children. As a mompreneur she recognized the region’s need for sustainable and innovative leakproof lunch boxes that led her to switching her career path from co-heading MBC ventures to so…
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This episode with Dalal Alrayes gives you an elaborate insight into the world of fintech and scaling a fintech startup! Dalal shares her experience working in corporate and how her transition into entrepreneurship was nothing short of challenging. The idea of pursuing something different which could bring change in the region led her to sow the see…
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In this inspiring episode with Loulwa Bakr, we get all the scoop behind her successful career in corporate finance, investment banking and VC. Loulwa aims to be a role model for all the young women emerging out of the MENA region with big dreams to make a name for themselves in an industry that is heavily male dominated. She shares how she pivoted …
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In this episode, Audrey Nakad shares her passion for education space and early experiences of tutoring. She mentions how that phase made her realize she wanted to do more and make a difference in society by reshaping the education system. The need to transmit knowledge and support the development of students and help them reach their full potential…
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This episode with Fajer Al Hashel focuses on mental strength and equality among people regardless of their abilities. Fajer discusses her career shift and experience from working in the banking industry to becoming a special education teacher. She advises parents to pay attention to the psychological aspect of children requiring specific necessitie…
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This episode with Mayyan Jaffar is an ode to women who strive to channel their creativity in the work they do and scale their business to unimaginable heights. Mayyan shares her journey with Asia Jewellers as the Director and recalls all of the early experiences which enabled her to learn about the art and craft of creating exquisite jewellery and …
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In this episode with Budreya Faisal, she talks about her passion for sports and finding her true calling in leading as a brand development expert and sports marketer. She discusses the idea that initially sowed the seeds for Ghost Concept and led to its inception. From creating an identity for herself in a male dominated industry to leading it with…
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In this episode, we deep dive into Reem Kanj’s journey filled with discovering her innermost potential and achieving high self worth. She discusses her experience of becoming a blogger that led to launching her own talent management company Ego & East. We learn all there is to know about the ups and down of running a business, doing right by your t…
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In this episode, Wafa, Shreya and Ismahan share their journey of founding Playbook, the most incredible and resourceful Edtech Startup on the block that’s been creating a storm! We get the details on how they began this journey with an aim of redefining career progression for women by showing them the endless possibilities that lie ahead of them an…
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In this episode, Multidisciplinary artist and Kuwait’s NFT queen Shurooq Amin, shares her transitional journey from being a lecturer at Kuwait university to becoming an NFT artist. She mentions how facing criticism and backlash on her art from the community led her to enter into NFT space and having gone through tough challenges and sacrifices duri…
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In this episode with Kokila Alagh, we learn all there is to know about digital technology law. She shares how being curious and the importance of raising voice about things happening around led her to choose law as a profession. She mentions how working consistently in multiple law firms for a long period of time helped her develop strong entrepren…
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In this episode with Salwa Radwi, we dive into the world of NFTs, and how it launched for the creatives, as well as all of the benefits it provides for them. She mentions how this platform provides the artists the ability to own their work, besides offering a space for them to sell their artworks in a safe and secure manner, it also aims to enable …
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In this episode with Amal Dokhan, we learn all there is to know about VC funding, investing in startups and mastering the art of becoming an entrepreneur. Amal with expansive experience and the skills to take over the VC world tells us about being a consistent individual and letting that reflect in your work. She stresses on the importance of consi…
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In this episode with Hala Sulaiman, we discuss the importance of knowledge, education and being able to excel in a career in mass communications. She talks about her experience of learning and doing multiple roles from being the co-founder of AlRawi Media to being part of the leadership team developing initiatives undertaken by Tamkeen. She shares …
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In this episode, Emaan Abbass shares her inspiring journey with unraveling her passion for feminine wellness and founding Ketish which is a brand that focuses on equipping women with the right products and support for their feminine health. She talks about her deep passion for beauty, makeup and skincare which ultimately led her to empowering women…
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In this episode with Reham Dasouqi, we talk about all things fitness, wellness and staying mindful about your health inwards and outwards. Reham tells us about her passion for staying fit and eating well in order to get her life on track and be able to fulfill her priorities. Reham has always been passionate about fitness and shares her journey thr…
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In this inspiring episode with Jana Amin, we dive into her passion for International Relations and Middle Eastern studies. She talks about being an avid public speaker and also emphasizes getting into the habit of brushing up on your strong suits and skills that would help an individual achieve their goals! Being a speaker on TedX youth talk has he…
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In this episode, Dina Elshenoufy talks about an impeccable career in Finance and joining the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm called Flat6labs .She believes that perseverance can get you anywhere and there’s nothing you can't do, if you set your mind to it. Moreover she mentions how she made her own decision to go aft…
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In this inspiring episode with Sonya Janahi, we learn all there is to know about how to give your 100% and face turbulence in life and your career. Sonya is a role model to many women and has an unmatched drive to transform her dreams into reality and work with the utmost dedication. Sonya advises female leaders in male-dominated industries to beli…
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In this episode, Dina Shoman talks about her career as a banking veteran coming from a family that excels in financial expertise and having had generations of banking experience. Before starting her entrepreneurial journey, Dina served as Vice president for Arab Bank in a number of countries. She believes in equipping young individuals with financi…
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In this insightful episode with Kamar Jaffer, we take a walk down her adventurous life having lived in multiple countries and experienced different cultures that eventually led her to realizing her dreams and fueling her passion for asset management, building genuine connections with people and navigating networking in a way that serves her purpose…
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In this episode, Sallyyan shares her story of bringing her innovative tech startup GLEAC to life. She talks about her passion for engaging with the community and for using human skills to create opportunities. Sallyann began her career as a corporate lawyer in the US, working with such giants as Nestle, Careem and others. Additionally, through the …
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In this episode, Sophie Smith dives deep into her passion for Health Tech and all things related to empowering women by providing them access to premium healthcare facilities. Sophie’s business model for her startup Nabta is heavily built around creating a hybrid of equipping women with freedom to realize their personal needs. She takes on how she …
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In this episode, Tala Samman talks about her wowsome career in Fashion and entertainment. Always having a love for becoming a DJ, Tala pursued that dream and is not the most successful and high profile dj in the middle east. Starting off with a career in Fashion, having worked for brands like Tom Ford, Halston, and as a Fashion Editor of Condé Nast…
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In this episode, Amal Baatia talks about her fitness journey and her path to pivoting from being a fitness enthusiast and trainer to entrepreneur and everything in between. Amal believes in maintaining an active lifestyle by continuing coaching development through attending workshops and training courses around the world. By juggling between being …
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In this episode, Weam Zabar takes us on a motivational spree about building a career out of making decisions that come with great sacrifices. She tells us all about her move from having a corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur and planning her business around failing before scaling it. Knowing that everyone’s built differently, she loves adding …
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In this insightful episode with Selina Bieber, we dive deep into unpacking the rise of one of the biggest online web hosting companies in the world. Selina shared GoDaddy’s journey along with her own impressive career trajectories within the organization and how her input and experience has helped scale the company into becoming one of the most aff…
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In this episode, Yasmin Elayat shares how the combination of art and tech led her to embarking on an innovative journey. She talks about her passion for Virtual Reality (VR) and how it transformed her career. Being an Emmy award winner and clubbing two very diverse fields of art and tech into creating stellar projects, Yasmin shares her inspiring o…
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In this episode, Gazhal Baghdadi shares her journey of hitting rock bottom and springing back with new found motivation. Being a single mom and running a business that she started from scratch is challenging and she does it quite effortlessly with much resilience. She talks about her early life in Syria and now building a home with her family in Lo…
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In this episode, Najia Alfadl takes us through her inspiring career of fitness and discipline. Najia, always being a fitness enthusiast, has had a passion for sports and dreamt of making it big in this field. She emphasizes on how self- discipline helped her achieve her goals and how it paved the path for all her aspirations. The road to success ha…
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In this episode Dr.Lamia Ebrahim shares her experience and journey of being a breast cancer specialist. She talks about her interest in pursuing radiology as a career and how it led her to help and connect with others going through the disease. She discusses the challenges she faces on a daily basis being on the frontline of witnessing emotional di…
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In this episode, Ghadeer Kunna shares what it's like to be a true fighter and a woman of steel and strength. Having a corporate career that spans over 2 decades and emerging as an ambitious woman with her goals in sight, there’s nothing Ghadeer can't take on and she impressively narrates that in this inspiring episode. Ghadeer talks about her journ…
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In this episode, Muneera Obaidli shares realistic, long-term approaches to achieving optimum health and the journey of healing and prospering with her passion for creating dreams through food and nutrition. She talks about using the unique concepts of Primary and Secondary Nutrition with a strong emphasis on empowering her clients to take charge of…
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Amal Jaffar in this highly gripping and emotional episode reflects on her journey to becoming a solopreneur and living life on her own terms, taking things one at a time with a pace that has helped her understand her dreams. Amal shared her experience having breast cancer and crossing that bridge with so much courage and resilience. Listen to her e…
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Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned podcaster on a mission to help women, which she achieves by being a public speaker, strategic consultant and an incredible founder and host to When Women Win, a show listened to in over 183 countries, where female role models from diverse backgrounds share their inspirational achievements and success stories…
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