Dream, Girl

Sheen Gurrib
Dream, Girl

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!

  1. From Poverty To Fame: The Story of Overcoming Adversity | Chanel Ayan

    4 NOV

    From Poverty To Fame: The Story of Overcoming Adversity | Chanel Ayan

    In this episode, we have the incredible Chanel Ayan. You might know her as the feisty character from Real Housewives of Dubai but on this episode we had a very unique chat. Ayan opened up about her difficult childhood, educated us all about female genital mutilation (FGM) as a survivor herself, and we talked about embracing success while balancing family responsibilities. I loved this conversation, and I am sure you will too, tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:08 Overcoming Childhood Adversity: From Border Village to City Life 00:12:00 Breaking the Silence on Childhood Trauma 00:17:35 Cultural Expectations and Marriage Traditions 00:23:19 Embracing Individuality and Self-Worth in the Fashion Industry 00:29:05 Balancing Fame and Friendship 00:35:08 The Joy of Giving and Family Responsibilities 00:40:53 Reality TV Drama: Behind the Scenes 00:46:51 Embracing Life and Self-Confidence More about Ayan: https://www.instagram.com/chanelayan/?hl=en https://ayanbeauty.com/ Learn more about FGM: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation Learn more about our yellow mugs from PEN:https://www.professionellenetwork.com/ 🎬 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/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.

    53 min
  2. Unlocking Your Confidence And Finding Your Voice with Nimi Mehta

    28 OCT

    Unlocking Your Confidence And Finding Your Voice with Nimi Mehta

    This is a super cool episode with Nimi Mehta! We have such a good chat about everything (we take a lot of wild detours), but mostly about finding your inner voice, how to build your confidence and most importantly how own journey from people pleaser to becoming assertive. Nimi is a whole vibe! Tune in! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:58 Career Change: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Courage 00:13:41 Exploring Confidence: Introverts vs. Extroverts 00:20:19 Balancing Quiet Confidence and Professional Recognition 00:27:05 Approaching Celebrity Interviews 00:33:45 Building Authentic Interview Connections 00:40:16 Identifying Your True Voice Amidst Cultural Conditioning 00:46:58 Evaluating Your Inner Circle: Identifying Positive and Negative Influences 00:53:50 The Power of Parental Words in Shaping Confidence 01:00:41 Sharing Light and Gratitude 🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded and you can use my code for a discount SGDREAMGIRL10: 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 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.

    1h 1m
  3. Don't Know Where To Start With Investing? This Episode's For You.

    21 OCT

    Don't Know Where To Start With Investing? This Episode's For You.

    In this episode we welcome Raafi from Fasset! We have a very good discussion about the relevance of a degree nowadays, and we deep dive into women's financial independence. We also talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and finding yourself and your passion. I also get a brief intro to the world of digital assets and crypto! Tune in! More about Fasset here: https://fasset.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raafihossain/  @fassetofficial   @IOWN.official  Here are the chapters: 00:00:00 Investment Strategies 00:06:04 The Importance of Networking at University 00:11:25 The Evolution of Spending and Mindset in the Global South 00:17:01 Women and Financial Security Strategies 00:22:41 Navigating Investment Apps: Trust and Convenience 00:28:09 Ethical Finance and Fairness 00:33:53 Blockchain's Potential and Challenges 00:39:47 Islamic Heritage and the Silk Road Connection in Dubai 00:45:23 Financial Advice: Starting Smart in Investments 00:51:03 Conclusion and Farewell Remarks 🎬 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/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.

    51 min
  4. Intellectual and Financial Dynamics in Romantic Relationships | Sarah Alagroobi

    16 OCT

    Intellectual and Financial Dynamics in Romantic Relationships | Sarah Alagroobi

    In this final episode of our mini series by Muzz, I welcome the amazing Sarah Alagroobi! We have such a good chat about cultural perspectives on relationships, the importance of financial independence in a marriage and how to find love in transient spaces. Tune in! Here are the chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:06 Cultural Perspectives on Relationships 00:14:12 Men and Female Financial Independence 00:21:16 Navigating Masculine and Feminine Energies 00:28:00 Finding Faith Amidst Global Challenges 00:35:00 Understanding Attraction Dynamics and Intellectual Competition 00:42:12 The Complexity of Modern Dating Dynamics 00:49:14 Finding Love in a Transient Space 00:56:50 Recognizing Relationship Red Flags 01:03:16 Encouragement for Young Viewers 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.

    1h 4m

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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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