The Untold Story of Sushmita Sen: Courage, Comebacks & Choosing Herself
What does it really mean to be Sushmita Sen, the woman who redefined strength, grace, and beauty for an entire generation? In this heart-to-heart conversation, Sushmita opens up about her journey from a young girl with big dreams to becoming Miss Universe and everything that came after. From self-doubt to destiny, fame to motherhood, she shares the lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today. This episode is brought to you by Tim Hortons of Apparel Group India and filmed at Tim Hortons location too, as part of our special Dream, Girl India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.
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Are You Reading the Quran Wrong? Understanding vs. Recitation with Dr. Saquab Ashraf
In this episode of Dream, Girl, I sit down with Dr. Saquab Ashraf, founder of CEI UK and my former teacher from Oxford’s Quran Club. We revisit the memories that shaped my own approach to reading the Quran, explore the origins of Q Club, and discuss why stories like Surah Yusuf remain timeless in how they teach us values. Dr. Saquab shares his vision for education, faith, and community, from maths classrooms to the London Centre for Islamic Understanding.If you’ve ever wondered how to truly connect with the Quran, make sense of faith in everyday life, or why community matters now more than ever, this episode is for you. 🔗 Help me to support The Q-institute here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sheen-for-the-q-institutehttps://www.justgiving.com/page/sheen-for-the-q-institute
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Can Women Have It All? Sarrah Barakat
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
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If you Need to Change your Mindset around Money, this video is for you | Sina Port
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
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The Reality of Being an Emirati Woman: Stories of Courage and Legacy | Marwa Al Mamari
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
Hi, I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I'm lucky to have fascinating conversations with very inspiring and insightful female friends and family from around the world. So, on my podcast, I'm sharing these conversation with you. Join me every week as I chat to one of these wonderful women about their journey, their career choice and being a kick-ass woman in general!
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