In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira delve into how compassion shapes the way we live, love, and lead - especially as women. They speak about the wisdom that comes with age, sharing some of the lessons they’ve learned about self-love, relationships, and managing life's complexities. They also explore the concept of impact and how they aim to see posit ... Show More
Oct 13
S3 EP04 | Do You Need To Brand Yourself?
In this episode, we explore how creativity has become increasingly commercialized, with artists and creators feeling the pressure to constantly share their work, build a personal brand, and stay visible online. We reflect on what it means to be creative beyond the algorithm, and ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 6
S3 EP03 | Creating Space for New Talent at Gouna Film Festival: Hayat Aljowaily
What does it take to create space for emerging filmmakers? We sat down with Hayat Aljowaily (@xhayatyx), founder of Kalam Aflam (@kalamaflam.fr) and director of CineGouna Emerge at the Gouna Film Festival (@gff), to talk about filmmaking, cultural programming, and creating space ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2024
How to have Self Compassion & Self Love
In this week's episode of Transform, the Samis dive into the theme of harnessing self-compassion and self-love—an ongoing practice for both hosts. Kicking off with a self-love affirmation, they share personal reflections on their journeys, highlighting the importance of extending ... Show More
42m 9s
Jan 2023
EP 45: Saving Grace PT. 2
This week B.Simone and Megan discuss selling out their first live show, fostering healthy relationships, speaking your truth, self-love, and the strength in vulnerability. In this episode, We also discuss how the support of friends/family helps you push through difficult times. O ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
802. The Art Of Letting Go
How do you love yourself when times get hard? How do you move on with life in the midst of deep grief or trauma? In this episode, Krista and Sah D’Simone explore finding love and beauty in our darkest moments. Sah is a spiritual revolutionary, yogi, mystic, artist, best-selling a ... Show More
10m 10s
Mar 2023
EP 52: Platonic Life Partners Ft. Khat & Ashley
This week B.Simone and Megan are joined by the CEOS of Hair Are Us aka Kat and Ashley. In this episode, they talk about their journey from selling hair out of the trunk to a salon, sacrificing , reciprocity in friendship , and how therapy helps the friendship/business relationshi ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2020
#2 - On Self-Compassion, Shame and Vulnerability (Part I)
<p>My dear friend Aadam joins me in a two-episode series where we discuss self-compassion, shame and vulnerability. In this episode, we talk about self-love and compassion, how these topics are crucial to our well being and growth, and the difference between shame and guilt. How ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2025
Listen Again: Being Great Company...for Yourself
Did you know that until you are truly compassionate to yourself, you can’t be compassionate to any other person? In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I talk about building compassionate communities—and how a safe, loving, mutually supportive community is probably ... Show More
29m 52s