Artist, activist, and entrepreneur Elissa Freiha is the founder of Womena, a platform that aims to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our region by empowering and educating women investors and entrepreneurs. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss self-love, self-doubt, authenticity, and what it means to stand for women empowerment in a man's world ... Show More
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
May 2024
She's Changing the World One Woman at a Time: Nezha Alaoui on The Insight Track
In this inspiring episode of "The Insight Track with Luca Allam," host Luca Allam sits down with Nezha Alaoui, a renowned social entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. Nezha shares her journey of empowering women and promoting social change through her various initiative ... Show More
51m 14s
Sep 2021
Eating Disorders and Gender (In)equality with Elissa Freiha
In this episode, MEEDA receives special guest Elissa Freiha. Elissa Freiha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Communications from the American University of Paris, the city in which she was born and raised. An Emirati of Lebanese and American descent, Elissa is an entrepreneur, i ... Show More
45m 54s
Mar 2023
Haya Sawan 80 | Self-Discovery, The Importance of Boundaries & The 5 A.M Club
Haya, a Jeddah native, is a proud mother of two, a member of the Saudi surfing federation, a marathon runner, a content creator and the founder and managing partner of SheFit, a Saudi-based gym that empowers women to lead a healthy lifestyle. Her following on social media skyrock ... Show More
1h 52m
Aug 2023
More Money, Power + VISIBILITY for Women with Julie Castro Abrams
Today's epsiode is as empowering and educational as it is heartwarming. I'm talking to Julie Castro Abrams, who I've dubbed as the Fairy Godmother of Investing for women. Julie is the Founder + CEO of How Women Lead, as well as a gender and social justice activist who is actively ... Show More
32m 18s
Sep 2020
“You’re not investing in my husband, you’re investing in me” Bulkwhiz Founder, Amira Rashad, on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape as a woman.
Hashem is joined by fellow hybrid Egyptian/Arab/American, Amira Rashad, founder of Dubai’s first bulk online shopping portal, Bulkwhiz. As the founder of a retail startup that implements AI and bespoke customer service, Amira shares her philosophy behind Bulkwhiz, why even afflue ... Show More
47m 35s