What happens when best friends become business partners?This episode dives into the real dynamics of mixing friendship and business. We talk about redefining roles, managing power with care, and how bringing in a business coach helped us lead Womena with more clarity and compassion. Tune in to hear how, over the years, we’ve built a meaningful platform toget ... 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
Sep 23
S3 EP02 | No One Is Coming To Save You
Can online activism really create change?As the public square moves online, we dissect how on ground and online activism can shape change, and why each creates impact on different timelines and at different scales. We also reflect on our role, individually and collectively, in cr ... Show More
56m 59s
Feb 2022
#432: Navigating True Friendships As An Entrepreneur
Why I keep my business close and my friends even closer I love my friends. I mean, L-O-V-E. I am so beyond grateful for them -- they understand me, I understand them, and they’re the type of people I know always have my back. But as you’ll hear in this episode, this hasn’t always ... Show More
17m 24s
Dec 2023
THIS is what it takes to run a BUSINESS | Podcast With Friends Ep. 6
<p>Today's video is episode 6 of Podcast With Friends! I sit down with Valentina Ferrer, Marvin Douglas, and Dustin Canalin. We discuss the challenges of balancing personal life, family, and business responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of being present and mindful in ... Show More
55m 14s
Oct 2020
Friendship is a full-time job, with Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow
Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman are very good friends. And as hosts of the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend,” and co-authors of “Big Friendship,” they’re also in business together. This week they sit down with Reema to talk about how work has changed their friendship and what they lea ... Show More
21m 42s
Apr 2024
57 Minutes of Business Tactics & Lessons l Podcast With Friends Ep. 15
<p>On today's episode of Podcast With Friends, I sit down with Vinay Menda, Devon Lévesque, Chris Olexa, and Justin Smith. The conversation delved into the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of attention as an asset, and the emotional impact of business failures. ... Show More
57m 15s
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
May 2025
Louay and Sawsan when love and business intersect with Nadine Samra in The CEO Diaries Podcast
Business partners, and married. They do not only share their lives, but also run and manage a thriving company together.
We’ll explore the unique challenges and advantages of being life partners and business partners—how they navigate decision-making, handle conflicts, and mainta ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2022
S3, Ep 4 Best Friend Therapy: Working With Your Best Friend - Is it all plain sailing? What if you disagree? How can you make it work?
Lots of our lovely listeners have asked us what it’s like to work with your best friend, so this week we’re here to spill the tea. It’s take your bestie to work day.
We talk about what we've loved, from sharing a joint purpose, to finding out more about each other (and sneaking o ... Show More
40m 26s