Dream, Girl

In this episode, we sit down with Sarrah Barakat, a leader at Merck who has worn multiple hats across her career. From breaking barriers in corporate environments to navigating motherhood, fertility, and health conversations at work, Sarrah opens up with honesty and depth. She shares how she integrates her many roles, the challenges she has faced in male-dominated spaces, and why creating open dialogue about women’s health in the workplace is so important.This conversation is packed with insights on redefining success, supporting women’s health, and leading with authenticity. Whether you’re early in your career, navigating work-life integration, or simply curious about how women are reshaping corporate spaces, this episode will leave you inspired.vvv

In this episode, we sit down with Sina Port to unpack what it really means to build a feminine business, one rooted in ease, authenticity, and personal power. From her early money mindset to leaving Germany in search of new opportunities, Sina shares the failures that shaped her, the branding philosophy that drives her, and the lessons she’s learned working with women across the world. We dive into personal branding, storytelling, pricing with confidence, and balancing success with motherhood—while staying true to yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that feels aligned, sustainable, and joyful, this conversation is for you.   💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:How to build a feminine business without burning outThe power of personal branding for womenWhy telling your story attracts the right clientsReal client transformations through brandingPricing with confidence and understanding your valueBalancing visibility with privacy onlineRedefining success and having it all on your own terms

In this powerful episode, Marwa Al Mamari’s shares her inspiring journey on becoming the first Emirati Aerospace Engineer and her journey to navigating life as an Emirati woman. She opens up about the lessons she learned from her mother and the mindset shifts surrounding failure that helped her rise to the top.If you’re a woman weighed down by limiting beliefs or have faced rejection in your journey to chase your dreams, this episode offers lifelong lessons and real gems.This episode is brought to you by Dyson. Dyson designs and innovates premium home and personal care technology, from hair care tools to vacuum cleaners, combining cutting-edge engineering with powerful performance. If you want innovative solutions, sleek design, and products that make everyday life easier, explore Dyson today by clicking down here: https://Dyson.ae

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sima Ved – the Founder and Chairwoman of the Apparel Group, an international retailer based in the Middle East headquartered in the UAE. Sima is a fashionista, leader, and unapologetic voice for women chasing big dreams. From owning femininity in business to breaking stereotypes in leadership and motherhood, Sima’s story is one of resilience, vision, and success.We talk about confidence, marriage, money, friendships, and what it really takes to build an empire while staying true to yourself. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can “have it all",  this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Dream, Girl, I reunite with my dear friend Dr. Pyal in London for an open, honest, and inspiring conversation about life, career, and everything in between.From her journey as a doctor, mother, and influencer, to balancing multiple roles, navigating change, and tackling imposter syndrome, Dr Pyal shares her experiences with authenticity and warmth. We also dive into friendships, marriage, parenting, and the importance of staying present in a busy world.Whether you’re looking for motivation, relatable stories, or heartfelt advice, this episode is packed with insights every woman can take something from. 

In this episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Jade Bowler aka Unjaded Jade to talk about leaving traditional paths behind, reshaping education, and building a life online with purpose. From rebranding and creative growth to navigating vulnerability and deep friendships, this conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of gems for anyone figuring it all out.jade

Today is World IVF Day, a day that marks one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in fertility. But behind every scientific milestone is a deeply human story.In this honest and emotional episode, we sit down with Sarah Fernandez, General Manager at JRN Consultancy, for a raw conversation about IVF and egg freezing, the injections, the heartbreak, the silent hope, and the strength it takes to keep going. Our guest opens up about her personal fertility journey, the physical toll of treatments, and the emotional weight on herself and her now ex-husband of trying to conceive in a world that often stays silent about it.Whether you're navigating IVF yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the reality behind fertility struggles, this episode is for you.Because behind so many pregnancy announcements… is a story of courage.Tune in!

In this powerful episode of Dream, Girl, Ambika Gupta opens up like never before.She shares the raw reality of navigating the grief of losing her father, the man who was her biggest cheerleader. She speaks candidly about the heartbreak of divorce and the strength it takes to be a single mother raising her daughter with love, honesty, and resilience.But this story isn't just about pain, it's about power. Ambika talks about building her event design business from the ground up, taking it global, and being featured on Amazon Prime’s hit show Made in Heaven.It’s a conversation about starting over, staying grounded, and choosing growth even when life falls apart.If you’ve ever felt like you’re rebuilding from scratch, this one’s for you. 

In this episode, Dr. Anita Patankar from Symbiosis Dubai breaks down the biggest shifts in education: from AI’s role in classrooms to the sacrifices behind leadership. She opens up about her evolution from teacher to changemaker, the differences between Symbiosis India and Dubai, and why structured learning still matters in a world obsessed with disruption.This conversation isn’t just about education, it’s about impact, growth, and the very real personal cost of building something meaningful.

🎉 100 EPISODES OF DREAM, GIRL 🎉To celebrate this massive milestone, I wanted to do something special so I invited two amazing listeners from our community and one incredible woman from my team to join me on camera for this very real, very raw conversation. Joining me in this episode:👑 Kate Hewitt – Host of the orange juice theory podcast🌟 Ward Badawi – Write and host of Smashibusiness💼 Chioma Juliette – my right-hand woman and content creator We talked about everything from rejection to PCOS, financial independence in marriage, and the insecurities we all carry in love. It’s honest, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of stories that remind us we’re not alone. Thank you for being here. Whether you’ve listened to one episode or a hundred — this one’s for you. 💫 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/  🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE 🎵  Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/ 💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib 🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co 📝  My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogs Who am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.xxx

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Logina Salah, Egypt’s first Miss Universe semi-finalist with vitiligo, to talk about breaking barriers, redefining beauty, and learning how to love yourself fully. From her viral moments to the quiet battles behind the scenes, Logina opens up about healing, purpose, and what it truly means to be confident in a world that tells you not to be.🎬 My Podcast Academy: https://sheenpodcastacademy.gumroad.com/l/qaprci📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fearless conversations on the Dream, Girl podcast.🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/Who am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode, I am joined by my beautiful friend Lara Tabet. She is TV Presenter, Middle East Luxury Brand Ambassador & Business Developer, Official Spokeswoman for Arab Fashion Council and Philanthropist.We talk about how Dubai has evolved and what its like to be a woman in media, dealing with celebrities and managing a good work life balance. Join us xx

Let's start 2025 with a bang! Welcome Simon Ong on the podcast, bestselling author of Energize, and award-winning life coach, known for helping people unlock their potential and energize their lives, and a dear friend of mine! This is what we talked about: Introduction Breaking Free from the Golden Shackles Instilling Dreams in Your Children The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Natural Talent vs. Developed Skills Importance of Enjoyable Work and Energy Challenges of Raising Children in the Digital Age Balancing Vision and Flexibility Building Meaningful Relationships The Importance of Choosing the Right Life PartnerGet your ticket to Empower & Excel here: https://www.professionellenetwork.com/event-details/dreams-to-reality-networking-and-empowerment-event-1Follow Simon here:https://www.youtube.com/ @simonalexandero  https://getenergizebook.com/🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎒You can check out my tools if you are an aspiring podcaster: https://www.sheengurrib.com/#store 🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome my dear friend Mahreen Munir from Karak with Mahreen. We talked about how young people are finding their life partners, the digital divide and the impact of the South Asian culture on marriage these days. We also talked about the disparity between the expectations for men and women when it comes to arranged marriages. Tune in! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and safely, consider downloading the app here: https://go.muzz.com/signup 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/Who am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this special series, brought to you by Muzz, I welcome back my dear friend Amy Roko. We talked about finding the right partner, marriage, the impact of culture and society on how our generation approached marriage and many fun topics! Tune in! Thank you to our sponsor, Muzz which is the leading Muslim marriage app. Muzz brings together more than 500 happy Muslim couples daily. If you are also looking to meet your future spouse islamically, securely and safely, consider downloading the app here: https://go.muzz.com/signup 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/Who am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this bonus episode of season 5, we have DJ Bliss! You've seen him on Netflix in Dubai Bling, or on stage as a DJ. In this episode we discuss the reality of being on reality TV but we also dive a bit deeper into the importance of self acceptance. We also talk about adaptability and the power of pivots in your career. DJ Bliss also shares his experience of merging culture and passion. Tune in! 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode, I welcome Jet Van Wijk! We deep dive into the intricacies of travelling and working abroad, building a life far from everything you know and how to make it a success. We also touch on some very deep topics, such as losing friends, the reality of influencing and the challenges of finding a man as a successful female entrepreneur. Tune in! You can find our more about Jet here:https://www.instagram.com/jettalks/https://www.instagram.com/jetvanwijkx/https://www.instagram.com/laptoplifestylemaster?igsh=YjVxY2NveTNlNXhqhttps://www.jetvanwijk.com/laptop-lifestyle-master-program🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this episode I chat with my dear friend and huge beauty influencer, Hala Owais! We deep dive into makeup trends, the unattainable beauty standards, self-acceptance and also finding love and friends. We also share our experiences of being muslim influencers. Tune in! Follow Hala's journey:https://www.instagram.com/hala.owais/?hl=en🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In her first ever podcast appearance, Twinkle gives us an insight to the wonderful workings of her brain and creativity. She shares her experience of going viral, evolving relationship with money and dealing with online trolls and her views on the influencer economy. Tune in! Check out Twinkle here:https://www.youtube.com/ @TwinkleStanly  https://www.instagram.com/twinklestanly/?hl=en 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.

In this wonderful episode, I chat to Raghida! We have such a good unfiltered conversation about finding love within ourselves but also within all of our relationships. We also talk about the reality of being a woman, balancing feminine and masculine energies and finding your passion. Tune in! Book a private 1-on-1 mentoring session with Raghida: https://raghida.com/services/book-a-33-minute-consultation-with-raghida/Sign up to Raghida's Masterclasses: https://masterclasses.raghida.com/Raghida's socials:https://bit.ly/47YdaDBhttps://bit.ly/3PA3h8Xhttps://bit.ly/47XrPiv🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 💐 Shout out to Les Fleurs de Jojo for their gorgeous bouquet for our guest: https://www.instagram.com/les.fleurs.de.jojo/ 🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/💌 Come and say hi to me: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co📝 My blog and website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/blogsWho am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.