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SEF backstage pass is a platform powered by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. Think of this podcast as the behind the scenes pass to the festival experience, the inspiring talks from the keynote speakers, the thought-provoking conversations, and a glimpse into the magic that makes the festival truly special. Here, you will be joining our exceptional guests as they share their personal journeys; the changemakers who abandoned the limitations that others set for them and let only their ambitions dictate what is possible. This is not just a place to get inspired, it’s a community that you will relate to and a platform that will share real strategies and tools to get you closer to answering the question. “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Sharjahef.com

  1. صاحبة السمو الدكتورة بسمة آل سعيد | الصحة النفسية، الاحتراق الوظيفي وبناء مجتمع أكثر وعياً

    23h ago

    صاحبة السمو الدكتورة بسمة آل سعيد | الصحة النفسية، الاحتراق الوظيفي وبناء مجتمع أكثر وعياً

    تنضم إلينا في هذه الحلقة صاحبة السمو الدكتورة بسمة آل سعيد، إحدى أبرز الشخصيات الرائدة في مجال الصحة النفسية في المنطقة ومؤسسة عيادة همسات السكينة وحملة "نحن معك".في حوار ثري ومُلهم، تتحدث سموها عن رحلتها الممتدة لأكثر من 26 عاماً في مجال الصحة النفسية، وكيف تحوّل شغفها بعلم النفس إلى رسالة تهدف إلى نشر الوعي وكسر الوصمة المرتبطة بالصحة النفسية في العالم العربي.كما تناقش أهمية فهم المصطلحات النفسية بشكل صحيح، ودور الإبداع في العلاج النفسي، وتأثير الصحة النفسية على رواد الأعمال، وأهمية الاستمتاع بالرحلة نحو النجاح بدلاً من التركيز على الوجهة فقط.المحاور:00:00 – "أنت زعلان، مش مكتئب"00:56 – بداية الرحلة مع الصحة النفسية02:13 – كيف اكتشفت شغفها بعلم النفس03:14 – من علوم الحاسب إلى الصحة النفسية04:19 – حلم تأسيس أول عيادة نفسية خاصة في عُمان05:04 – جعل الصحة النفسية أقرب إلى الناس06:19 – تأسيس عيادة همسات السكينة07:06 – 26 عاماً من العمل والتأثير07:54 – هل العلاج النفسي مجرد حديث؟08:34 – الإبداع في العلاج النفسي09:17 – العلاج بالفن والموسيقى والدراما09:58 – العلاقة بين الصحة النفسية والدين11:38 – أهمية التواصل الإنساني الحقيقي12:03 – تصميم الخدمات لتناسب الجميع13:30 – لماذا يجب أن نبقى طلاب علم طوال حياتنا؟14:45 – ما الذي نتعلمه من الأجيال الجديدة؟16:00 – أهمية منح الشباب مساحة للتعبير17:32 – الاستماع بدلاً من إصدار الأوامر19:34 – تحديات التربية بين جيلين مختلفين20:18 – مخاطر المعلومات الخاطئة عن الصحة النفسية21:34 – الفرق بين الحزن والاكتئاب22:29 – أهمية فهم المصطلحات النفسية23:06 – لماذا يحتاج التعافي إلى وقت؟23:44 – الصحة النفسية لرواد الأعمال24:26 – أهم نصيحة لرواد الأعمال25:01 – النجاح لا معنى له دون صحة نفسية جيدة🎧 شاهدوا الحلقة كاملة الآن على يوتيوب.تم إنتاج هذه الحلقة بالشراكة مع بودستر.Follow SEF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festivalWebsite: https://sharjahef.com

    26 min
  2. Elizabeth Day on Failure, Authenticity & Redefining Success

    1d ago

    Elizabeth Day on Failure, Authenticity & Redefining Success

    After experiencing divorce, fertility struggles, miscarriages, and heartbreak, Elizabeth found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about success. Those experiences ultimately inspired her to launch How To Fail, a podcast that has become a global phenomenon.In this episode, she shares why failure makes us more human, how our relationship with mistakes evolves over time, the differences she observed between men and women when discussing failure, and why true success is about living in alignment with who you really are.Timestamps:00:00 – The personal failures that inspired How To Fail00:57 – Why Elizabeth Day created a podcast about failure01:37 – Why conversations about failure are more revealing than success02:23 – Divorce, fertility struggles, and rebuilding life03:21 – Why your 40s can be your best decade04:05 – The myth women are sold about ageing05:00 – What your 20s, 30s, and 40s are really for06:13 – How failure strips away certainty and ego07:00 – Building a podcast from scratch07:39 – The surprising difference between men and women discussing failure09:51 – Vulnerability vs accountability10:23 – Why failure isn't an excuse11:13 – Taking responsibility for your mistakes12:14 – Elizabeth's definition of failure13:06 – When life doesn't go according to plan14:01 – The difference between everyday failure and tragedy15:00 – What grief and loss teach us about life16:05 – Why success needs failure16:34 – How Elizabeth's definition of success changed16:57 – Success as living in alignment with your soul's purpose18:02 – The danger of performing for others19:13 – Being true to yourself19:45 – The "isness" of the present moment20:00 – Final reflections on success and authenticity🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube.This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.Follow SEF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festivalWebsite: https://sharjahef.com

    20 min
  3. Hamad Al Hajri: From Failure to Building Qatar's First Unicorn | Snoonu

    3d ago

    Hamad Al Hajri: From Failure to Building Qatar's First Unicorn | Snoonu

    Hamad Al Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, joins the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast to share the journey behind building Qatar's first unicorn and one of the region's fastest-growing technology companies.From failing twice before launching Snoonu to building a purpose-driven company valued at over one billion Qatari Riyals, Hamad shares his lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, hiring, company culture, and scaling technology businesses in the Middle East.Timestamps:00:00 – People are born twice00:40 – Advice for young entrepreneurs01:20 – Why ideas don't matter without purpose02:14 – The importance of finding your life purpose02:55 – Hamad's childhood dream of building a tech company03:36 – Turning a university project into Snoonu03:50 – Failing twice before succeeding04:39 – Building a tech company in Qatar with no VC ecosystem05:32 – The one trait every entrepreneur must have06:40 – Lessons learned from failure08:09 – Why startups fail: leadership09:33 – Building high-performance teams11:46 – Culture fit vs culture add12:06 – Managing a team of 90+ nationalities14:42 – Investing in employee growth and learning17:13 – Why generosity matters in leadership17:55 – How 30 Snoonu employees became millionaires19:18 – Snoonu's future: robotics, drones, and AI21:02 – Leadership during crises and supporting employees24:09 – Why Snoonu operates like a family25:36 – The annual Common Vision workshop26:26 – The real job of a CEO🎧 Watch the full episode now to learn how purpose, resilience, and leadership helped build one of the Middle East's most successful technology companies.This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.Follow SEF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festivalWebsite: https://sharjahef.com

    28 min
  4. كريم إسماعيل | لماذا يبدأ النجاح من البيت؟

    6d ago

    كريم إسماعيل | لماذا يبدأ النجاح من البيت؟

    هل يمكن أن يؤثر ما يحدث داخل المنزل على أداء الشركات والاقتصاد؟ في هذه الحلقة، يشارك كريم إسماعيل رؤية مختلفة حول العلاقة بين الأسرة، والصحة النفسية، والإنتاجية، والنجاح المهني. كما يناقش الاحتراق النفسي، وتأثير وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على الوعي النفسي، وأهمية التحقق من المعلومات، وكيفية التعامل مع ضغوط الحياة والعمل في عالم لا يتوقف. الفصول: 00:00 - كيف يؤثر البيت على الصحة النفسية وأداء الشركات 00:34 - لماذا اختار الحديث عن الأسرة في مهرجان لريادة الأعمال 02:18 - العلاقة بين الأسرة والاقتصاد 02:23 - القيمة الحقيقية لدور الأم داخل الأسرة 03:31 - الاحتراق النفسي عند الرجال والنساء 04:07 - لماذا يجد الرجال صعوبة في طلب المساعدة 04:50 - الفرق بين الفضفضة وحل المشكلات 05:45 - لماذا أصبحت الحياة أكثر إرهاقاً نفسياً من الماضي 06:23 - ثقافة العمل المستمرة وتأثيرها على حياتنا 06:44 - انتشار محتوى الصحة النفسية على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي 07:49 - كيف تميّز بين المعلومات الصحيحة والمضللة 08:58 - دور القيم والإيمان في الصحة النفسية 09:31 - كيف تتحقق من النصائح التي تراها على الإنترنت 10:14 - لماذا تكشف البودكاستات حقيقة الأشخاص أكثر من المقاطع القصيرة 10:41 - إدارة الوقت والإنتاجية 11:48 - مفهوم البركة وعلاقته بالوقت 12:43 - لماذا لا يعني العمل لساعات أطول تحقيق نتائج أفضل 13:39 - السر وراء النجاح المستدام 14:08 - الرسالة الأخيرة 🎧 شاهدوا الحلقة كاملة الآن على يوتيوب. تم إنتاج هذه الحلقة بالشراكة مع بودستر.

    14 min
  5. Barbara O'Neill on Natural Healing, Nutrition & Disease Prevention

    Jun 18

    Barbara O'Neill on Natural Healing, Nutrition & Disease Prevention

    Barbara O'Neill joins the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast to share the personal story that led her into the world of natural health, nutrition, and holistic wellness.What began with her young daughter's recurring earaches turned into a lifelong journey of research, teaching, and helping people better understand their bodies and overall wellbeing.In this episode, Barbara discusses natural health principles, nutrition, sleep, exercise, personal responsibility, and the habits she believes contribute to long-term wellbeing.Timestamps:00:00 – The experience that changed Barbara's life00:44 – What Barbara O'Neill does01:27 – How her health journey began03:30 – Can the body heal itself?04:18 – Why is Barbara considered controversial?06:32 – "My main aim is to inspire people"06:48 – Does the body want to heal?07:31 – Autoimmune conditions and health challenges08:42 – What doctors think of her work11:11 – Dairy, nutrition, and listening to your body13:39 – Vegan, carnivore, protein, and diet trends16:16 – The truth about fats and seed oils17:45 – Protein supplements and nutrition18:45 – Is healthy eating really expensive?20:12 – Sunlight, circadian rhythm, and wellbeing22:18 – Building a global audience without chasing followers23:40 – Why Barbara takes no supplements25:31 – Natural remedies and simple health practices26:24 – Wearables, blood work, and health tracking29:58 – Barbara's SUSTAIN ME framework for wellbeing🎧 Watch the full episode now and hear Barbara's perspective on natural health, self-care, and building a healthier lifestyle.This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.Follow SEF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festivalWebsite: https://sharjahef.com

    32 min
  6. WHOOP’s CMO Reveals Why the UAE Is One of Their Most Important Markets

    Jun 16

    WHOOP’s CMO Reveals Why the UAE Is One of Their Most Important Markets

    John Sullivan, Chief Marketing Officer at WHOOP, joins the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast to discuss how WHOOP evolved from a niche performance tracker into a global health and performance platform used in more than 50 countries. In this episode, John shares why the UAE has become one of WHOOP's fastest-growing and most influential markets, how WHOOP approaches localization and community-building around the world, the future of AI-powered health coaching, and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn about brand building, content, and growth. Timestamps: 00:00 – What WHOOP actually does01:40 – Why the UAE became a key market for WHOOP03:08 – Growing WHOOP from a niche product to a global platform05:09 – Do wearable devices make us less human?07:20 – WHOOP Advanced Labs and AI-powered blood work insights09:31 – The future of health monitoring and preventative care13:14 – Content marketing, AI search, and the future of discovery15:39 – What marketers need to understand about AI16:00 – How challenger brands compete against giants like Apple17:29 – The Australian Open controversy and real-time marketing19:32 – Localization and building communities across 50+ countries22:59 – Influencer marketing, authenticity, and affiliate programs24:55 – Advice for entrepreneurs building wellness brands27:06 – Building trust in a world concerned about data privacy28:38 – Why WHOOP's subscription model protects user data29:01 – Women's health, pregnancy, and personalized insights31:14 – The future of AI-powered health companions 🎧 Watch the full episode now and discover how technology, data, AI, and human performance are reshaping the future of health. This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.

    33 min
  7. Breaking Stereotypes in Motorsport | Amna Al Qubaisi

    Jun 14

    Breaking Stereotypes in Motorsport | Amna Al Qubaisi

    Amna Al Qubaisi has spent years breaking barriers in motorsport, but one of her biggest challenges wasn't on the racetrack.As the first female Emirati racing driver, Amna faced stereotypes, assumptions, and criticism that attempted to diminish the work, sacrifice, and dedication behind her achievements.In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, she opens up about the misconceptions she faced, why she was determined to change perceptions about women from the Middle East, and her mission to create opportunities for the next generation of female racing drivers.Timestamps:00:00 - "She's a Princess of Saudi Arabia"01:00 - Meet Amna Al Qubaisi02:29 - Racing Started Because of Her Father04:04 - Racing Against Her Sister05:24 - Growing Up in a Racing Family06:56 - The Reality of Being a Woman in Motorsport08:43 - Breaking Stereotypes About Middle Eastern Women10:57 - How Racing Shaped Her Character12:00 - Building a Racing Team for Women13:56 - How to Start a Career in Motorsport15:03 - What's Next for Amna16:57 - Raising Sponsorship and Funding18:16 - Talent, Passion & Consistency20:03 - Final ThoughtsWhether you're pursuing a career in motorsport, entrepreneurship, or any ambitious goal, Amna's story is a reminder that talent, resilience, and consistency matter more than the stereotypes others place on you.Subscribe for more conversations with global leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and changemakers.This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.Follow SEF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahefTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festivalWebsite: https://sharjahef.com

    20 min
  8. Souad Al Serkal on Burnout, Leadership & Workplace Culture

    Jun 11

    Souad Al Serkal on Burnout, Leadership & Workplace Culture

    What happens when the pursuit of success begins to impact your health? In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Souad Al Serkal, Founder & CEO of CommCation, shares her journey through burnout, leadership, communication, and the life-changing moment that forced her to rethink her priorities. From agency life and corporate leadership to building her own consultancy, Souad reflects on the lessons that shaped her career and her mission to bring kindness, trust, and empathy back into the workplace. She also opens up about the impact stress had on her health, the importance of setting boundaries, and why success should never come at the expense of well-being. Topics Covered: 00:00 – I Got Cancer Because of Stress00:42 – Introduction01:27 – From Video Production to Communications03:00 – What Agency Life Teaches You04:04 – Founding CommCation05:12 – Leading with Empathy and Trust06:17 – What's Missing in Today's Workplace Culture07:45 – KPIs vs Clocking In and Out10:29 – Souad's Mission: Bringing Kindness Back11:54 – Burnout and the Warning Signs12:09 – My Doctor Told Me to Quit My Job13:36 – Reprioritizing Life After Cancer14:14 – The 10-Year, 5-Year and 1-Year Plan16:16 – Separating Work Stress from Home Life17:15 – The 20% / 80% Relationship Rule19:31 – How to Identify the Real Source of Stress20:10 – If You Worked as Much as You Meet...21:20 – Why There Is No Perfect Time Management Formula22:23 – The Importance of an Accountability Partner23:02 – Leadership Lessons from Customer Service24:00 – Final Thoughts Subscribe for more conversations with global leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and changemakers. Follow SEF:Instagram: @sharjahefTikTok: @sharjahefLinkedIn: Sharjah Entrepreneurship FestivalWebsite: sharjahef.com

    24 min
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SEF backstage pass is a platform powered by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. Think of this podcast as the behind the scenes pass to the festival experience, the inspiring talks from the keynote speakers, the thought-provoking conversations, and a glimpse into the magic that makes the festival truly special. Here, you will be joining our exceptional guests as they share their personal journeys; the changemakers who abandoned the limitations that others set for them and let only their ambitions dictate what is possible. This is not just a place to get inspired, it’s a community that you will relate to and a platform that will share real strategies and tools to get you closer to answering the question. “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Sharjahef.com

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  • Creator
    Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival
  • Show Website
    SEF Backstage Pass

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