53 episodes

'They Say It Takes A Village' podcast aims to give moms a fun, unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate all things parenthood. Based in the UAE, I Interview local heroes from my village who make parenting just that bit easier. You can think of it as your personal directory... bringing you recommendations when you need it the most. Presented and produced by a mom of two, Raya Halet.

They Say It Takes A Village Raya Halet

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

'They Say It Takes A Village' podcast aims to give moms a fun, unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate all things parenthood. Based in the UAE, I Interview local heroes from my village who make parenting just that bit easier. You can think of it as your personal directory... bringing you recommendations when you need it the most. Presented and produced by a mom of two, Raya Halet.

    Episode 53. Does The Fountain Of Youth Really Exist? With Special Guest Dr Nasr Al Jafari

    Episode 53. Does The Fountain Of Youth Really Exist? With Special Guest Dr Nasr Al Jafari

    This conversation with functional medicine expert Dr. Nasr Al Jafari absolutely blew me away!.Dr Nasr is the medical director and functional medicine doctor at DNA Health And Wellness Clinic and In this conversation Dr Nas dispels myths around diets, intermittent fasting, Ozempic and everything in between when it comes to optimising our health and potentially living longer.With more than 20-years’ experience and working with some of the worlds renowned physicians, Dr Nas has created the DNA M...

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 52. What It Really Takes To Become “Successful” With Special Guest Ghizlan Guenez Barnes

    Episode 52. What It Really Takes To Become “Successful” With Special Guest Ghizlan Guenez Barnes

    On todays episode, I interview Ghizlan Guenez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the realms of personal development and fashion. In this exclusive interview, we dive into Ghizlan's remarkable journey, from launching The Modist, the pioneering luxury e-commerce platform, to founding F-Force, a tech platform empowering women in entrepreneurship and self-improvement.Join us as we uncover Ghizlan's entrepreneurial insights, her passion for community-building, and her latest venture, Que...

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 51. Aesthetic Gynecology Explained With Special Guest Dr Maria Karakoulaki

    Episode 51. Aesthetic Gynecology Explained With Special Guest Dr Maria Karakoulaki

    On this episode I interview Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is hailed as being the most famous aesthetic gynecologist in the Middle East, to the point where her patients travel from all over the region to consult with her for cosmetic gynecological surgeries and specialized treatment for Vaginismus. Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is the Lead Aesthetic& functional gynecologist and medical director at aesthetics by kings collage hospital. We discussed what is aesthetics and funct...

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 50. We All Need Weighted Blankets With Special Mansi Khandelwal

    Episode 50. We All Need Weighted Blankets With Special Mansi Khandelwal

    Did you know that 62% of adults around the world say they don’t sleep as well as they’d like (Philips Global Sleep Survey, 2019).Meet Mansi Khandelwal, founder, chief creative comfort officer and visionary behind The Sleep Chapter. A busy mum of two active children, Mansi quickly understood that the only way to keep up was through a good restful nights sleep!Her mission thus is to bring back the magic of restorative sleep through natural high-quality products that both help improve sleep whil...

    • 49 min
    Episode 49. The Highest Peaks Of Life With Special Guest Raha Moharrak

    Episode 49. The Highest Peaks Of Life With Special Guest Raha Moharrak

    On todays episode i interview the one and only Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest and scale the Seven Summits. As an adventurer, mentor, advocate, and ambassador, Raha shares her remarkable journey and the challenges she faced along the way.From climbing Aconcagua to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Raha's story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering passion. Tune in as she reflects on her achievements, the sacrifices made, an...

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 48. Motherhood Unplugged; Conversations With My Mother Ban Al Toumah

    Episode 48. Motherhood Unplugged; Conversations With My Mother Ban Al Toumah

    Join me in the hot seat for a heartfelt episode, where I'm interviewed by none other than my mom. We'll delve deep into my motherhood journey, from the highs to the lows, and everything in between.Reflecting on my journey as a mother, I've gained invaluable insights. If I could go back and advise my younger self, I'd emphasize the importance of prioritizing simplicity. Babies don't need much – they need you, your love, and your care. Amidst all the noise of parenthood, it's crucial to remembe...

    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Amani Abboud ,

Inspiring

Episode 33 of this podcast hit home. The tips and insights on staying conscious were eye-opening. I felt heard and less alone in my journey. What I appreciate most about this podcast is its ability to address real-life challenges and provide tangible solutions. Highly recommended!

sheeba 58 ,

Big thanks for this informative podcast on all things childhood

I have been listening to the sleep podcast and I must say it gave me information that I did not have before. My daughter is having issues with her two year olds and podcasts like yours will be our go to place all things babies and children. Thank you Raya for creating these episodes for mums and grand mums. 😻🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🤱🏻🧑🏻‍🍼🤰

Rasha76 ,

Superb!

This is amazing. I love it. This is a directory that tells you all about parenting-related hidden gems in UAE.
Highly recommended!

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