Episodes

  • Manal Bassey: Scaling a Family Business and Raising the Entrepreneurs of the Future | 021

    Manal Bassey: Scaling a Family Business and Raising the Entrepreneurs of the Future | 021
    Mar 12 2025

    It's not often you meet someone in Dubai who has spent their entire life in the UAE, but Manal has. There was something about her from her earliest years that made her save every dirham she had, that would grow and enable her to be the businesswoman she is today.

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    56 mins
  • Kairo Rahman: Retargeting The Fire Inside of You For Your Greater Good | 020

    Kairo Rahman: Retargeting The Fire Inside of You For Your Greater Good | 020
    Mar 5 2025

    Kairo Rahman is the Video & Creative Manager at Lovin Dubai, shaping the city's visual storytelling. He hustled through his teens in London and it made him fearless, but creativity gave him purpose. His breakthrough came with a D-Block Europe music video and he never looked back. Now, he crafts bold content for global brands, pushing creative boundaries in Dubai and beyond.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Amy Boulden: Finding New Purpose After Professional Golf | 019

    Amy Boulden: Finding New Purpose After Professional Golf | 019
    Feb 26 2025

    This week, ex-professional golfer Amy Boulden shares her journey from growing up in North Wales to making it as a pro on the Ladies European Tour. She talks about what it takes to go pro, losing her pro status and what it's really like balancing life on the tour. Amy opens up about the ups and downs of her journey and where the sport will take her next...


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    52 mins
  • Nadia Shah on Building 'Drip Burger' and How To Know When To Exit Your Business | 018

    Nadia Shah on Building 'Drip Burger' and How To Know When To Exit Your Business | 018
    Feb 19 2025
    Meet the woman behind 'the best burger' in the UAE. Nadia Shah grew up far from the city she now calls home, in Ireland, to Pakistani and English parents at a time when there was one other mixed child on the street. After years of seeking external validation, she's changing her story. The next steps of Nadia are just as interesting as the ones that got her here and we look forward to seeing how she continues to dominate in the food and beverage industry. Follow us on Instagram to be up...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hannah Connolley: The True Cost of Building a Leading Luxury Business in the UAE | 017

    Hannah Connolley: The True Cost of Building a Leading Luxury Business in the UAE | 017
    Feb 12 2025
    A thriving business, a loving daughter and a life in the sun; some would say Hannah has it all. But does she feel that the journey she's taken to her incredible achievements has been worth the tough decisions along the way? Join us for a deep dive into a squiggly career path that is far from where it began, but exactly where it's meant to be. Follow Hannah on Instagram and her business here: https://coutureeventsworldwide.com/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Dr. Ali: The Reality of Private Healthcare, Taking Risks & Walking Away From Your Dream Job | 016

    Dr. Ali: The Reality of Private Healthcare, Taking Risks & Walking Away From Your Dream Job | 016
    Feb 5 2025
    Imagine being a newly married doctor with a young family, moving halfway across the world and you finally get the call up from your dream job... at Arsenal. Listen to Dr. Ali's journey to practicing family medicine in the UAE, from navigating the lack of diversity at Cambridge University, marriage, parenthood and his health advice we should all follow. For updates from Jevanni, Achasah and the podcast follow Steps I Took on Instagram.
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    55 mins
  • Amoye Henry: Raising Capital, Empowering Women in Tech and The Motherhood Tax | 015

    Amoye Henry: Raising Capital, Empowering Women in Tech and The Motherhood Tax | 015
    Jan 29 2025
    As a 13-year-old her father was driving her around the neighbourhood to grow her very first graphic design and marketing business. Maybe she knew then the woman in business she would become, but the journey has been was no linear and not always smooth. Join us with Amoye Henry or her career through design and healthcare, to funding and consulting superstar. Follow Amoye Henry on Instagram and visit her website for more! For updates from Jevanni, Achasah and the podcast follow Steps I Took ...
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Natassia DSouza: Beating Food Addiction and Empowering Others to Change | 014

    Natassia DSouza: Beating Food Addiction and Empowering Others to Change | 014
    Jan 22 2025
    Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the year with an amazing guest, Natassia DSouza. In this episode, Natassia lays it all bare, sharing the raw and emotional details of her journey. From navigating the complexities of a strained relationship with her parents, the emotional challenges of regaining 30kg after initially losing it, and how her clients motivate her to stay strong, face her own battles, and keep pushing toward success. Check out our feature in Cosmopolitan, 'Homegrown podcasts that...
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    52 mins