Haleh Nia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Savoir Flair, the Middle East's first online magazine, and founder of Halo Media, its parent company. In a rare interview, she opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the pressures of working in the digital fashion industry, and her struggle with depression.
Jul 2022
Leen Sadder: The Decision to Freeze Your Eggs – and All It Entails
Leen Sadder is a Dubai-based designer, founder, community builder, and one of my dearest friends. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her decision to freeze her eggs, why it took her so long and the fears that held her back from it, and the reaction of the people around ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2022
Kelsey Wells: A Story of Healing
One of world's biggest fitness personalities, Kelsey Wells, opens up about her healing journey, overcoming postpartum depression, managing her anxiety, overcoming body image issues, and making peace with her body.
48m 51s
Jun 2022
Dr. Heather Eade: Rethinking the Treatment of PCOS
Dr. Heather Eade is a naturopathic physician, specializing in integrative medicine in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, she unpacks one of the most common disorders plaguing women today, polycystic ovary syndrome, and offers a refreshingly different take on the treatment of ... Show More
58m 18s
Nov 2020
Why Start-Up Culture Still Hides Mental Health Struggles
Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with veteran tech journalist Catherine Shu, of TechCrunch, about improving mental health culture in Silicon Valley. And Shu shares her own journey with depression, including the time she spent in a psychiatric ward as a teenager, and how she found he ... Show More
36m 8s
Apr 2025
Is wellness only for the privileged? Reclaiming space with Heal Magazine’s Selma
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Selma, the Moroccan-Dutch creator of Heal Magazine, a wellness platform created to centre diverse voices and increase representation in conversations around mental health. They explore how mainstream wellness often misses ... Show More
36m 6s
Dec 2023
Hala Al Shammari | By Hala
Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrown
fashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line. Hala's
journey started in university, shaping HALA's unique identity with the creation of an
eight-look collection Hala took ... Show More
45m 43s
Jan 2025
“Your Role Models Are Making You Miserable!” - The Hala 135 | Challenges Faced as a Creative, Telepathic Connections, Overcoming Loss & Practicing Gratitude
Hala Abdallah is a Saudi Arabian content creator, entrepreneur, and global influencer. A graduate of OTIS College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. And jewelry design from IGI she combines her passion for art, design, and fashion through her brand, OFA. Known for her striking sty ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2025
107: Building an 8 Figure Business While Surviving Hyperemesis, Burnout & Motherhood.
<p>What does it look like to grow a multi-million dollar business while battling hyperemesis, burnout, and the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood?</p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply honest and inspiring interview, I sit down with **Kiera Rumble**—founder, CEO, mother, and sur ... Show More
52m 59s
Sep 2021
#84: Entrepreneurship & Mental Health with Nadya Okamoto
<p>In this episode, Mary chats with Nadya Okamoto, co-Founder of August, a lifestyle period brand working to reimagine periods to be powerful. They chat about period poverty, mental health, relationships and what it‘s like living as a social media influencer and entrepreneur.</p> ... Show More
35m 31s
May 2025
E089 - Why Do We Feel So Empty Inside? (Psychologist Reveals Fixes) | Dr. Saliha Afridi
Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and founder of The Lighthouse Arabia, joins us for a powerful conversation on the true path to mental well-being. In a world obsessed with hacks, shortcuts, and surface-level wellness, Saliha offers a grounded perspective: healing isn’t qu ... Show More
1h 31m
Sep 2023
55. Dual Language, Doubly Appealing
Today, we're delighted to have Hala Gebran, the founder of Halo Halo Printworks, as our guest. Hala's business journey is a testament to persistence, passion, and creativity. She started with a unique concept, crafting Arabic-inspired greeting cards that bridge language barriers. ... Show More
16m 41s
Oct 2021
The search for a personalized health and well-being all in one health technology solution
What do you do when it feels like there are no solutions to manage your own health? In this episode, I interview the prolific Nadine Karadag, where we learn about her search for health and wellbeing which led her to launch Valeo, the latest startup in Dubai’s health technology sp ... Show More
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