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Portraits By Paula MacUnlock the Voice of a Leader: Speak with Power, Presence & PurposeHow do you find your voice in a world that often tells you to stay quiet?In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Dave Crane, public speaking master coach, broadcaster, and former BBC presenter, joins Paula to talk about what it really means to speak with confidence.Born to a mixed-race family in the UK, Dave shares how growing up different shaped his sense of humor, empathy, and drive to connect with people. From being a singer at 11 to hosting the Dubai Rugby Sevens, radio shows, and the world’s...
2025-11-0458 minPortraits By Paula MacHolding Space for Mothers: A Doula’s Natural Birth WisdomHow do you return to your natural strength in a world that’s made you forget it?In this deeply grounding episode, Houyem Mahfoudhi, prenatal and postnatal coach, birth doula, and herbalist, joins Paula to explore the power, wisdom, and healing hidden in womanhood.Born in France to Tunisian parents, Houyem shares how her multicultural roots shaped her sense of belonging and her connection to nature. After years in the corporate world, it was motherhood that brought her back to her body and to the realization that women are far more capable than they are often made to believe.Sh...
2025-10-211h 03Portraits By Paula MacThe Gladiator Mindset: Turning Pain into Power with Dariush SoudiHow do you rebuild your life when everything falls apart?In this heartfelt episode, Dariush Soudi, Investor, Founder & Global Speaker, joins Paula to share his extraordinary journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. From a difficult childhood in Iran and years of struggle in the UK to losing it all and starting over in Dubai, Dariush opens up about the experiences that shaped him and the lessons that changed everything.He speaks about turning pain into power, the discipline behind manifestation, and why real success begins with clarity of values. With honesty, humor, and wisdom, Dariush reminds us that no...
2025-10-071h 09Portraits By Paula MacLessons, Gratitude and What’s Next in Season 2Season 2 starts here. We are back for Season 2 of Portraits by Paula Mac. Paula reflects on the journey so far, shares her gratitude for the community behind the podcast, and looks ahead to the themes and conversations waiting in the new season.This is an honest and uplifting start to a new chapter filled with curiosity, connection, and meaningful stories.We talk about:✔ Gratitude for the community behind the podcast✔ Lessons from conversations across 14 nationalities and countless life experiences✔ Strength, goodness, empathy, and the search for balance✔ Why self-discovery is the foundation of real connection✔ Manifestation, worthiness, and creating space for...
2025-09-2408 minPortraits By Paula MacWhat Is Sound Healing Meditation? | with Naresh DewnaniLearn how to heal from the inside out!In this inspiring episode, Master Healer and Sound Therapy Expert Naresh Dewnani joins Paula to share how breathwork, rhythm, and sound can help restore balance in both body and mind.From the best time to practice breathing exercises, to how frequencies like 174Hz can ease pain, to why everything in our system is deeply rhythmic, Naresh connects ancient practices with modern science to show how sound really can shift our energy.He also opens up about...
2025-09-0359 minPortraits By Paula MacSkin, Sun, and Confidence: Practical Advice with Dr. Amna ShahWhat does it really mean to have “perfect skin” in today’s world? In this eye-opening episode, British Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Amna Shah joins Paula to talk about how social media shapes our idea of beauty, the challenges of moving countries as a young mother, and the truth behind common skincare myths. From dealing with Dubai’s harsh climate to understanding how genetics and lifestyle affect your skin, Dr. Amna offers both practical advice and a compassionate reminder that self-acceptance matters just as much as skincare routines.We talk about:- The pressure of socia...
2025-08-1949 min
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2025-08-101h 40Portraits By Paula MacAddiction, Divorce & How to Rebuild After 40: Chris Harrison Tells AllWhat happens when you realize the life you’ve built no longer fits? In this deeply personal episode, life coach Chris Harrison opens up about hitting rock bottom at 40 — facing addiction, divorce, and identity loss — and how he rebuilt his life from the inside out.We talk about:The power of rock-bottom momentsFatherhood as a turning pointHow men are redefining masculinityThe link between body, mindset, and real changeCreating movement — literally — when you feel stuckChris shares what it takes to move forward when you're lost, and how he now helps others fin...
2025-08-0559 minPortraits By Paula MacThe Power of Your Story in Personal Branding with Robyn Abou ChedidWhat does it mean to truly own your identity—online and off? In this episode of Portraits by Paula Mac, personal branding coach and creator Robyn Abou Chedid opens up about healing, self-worth, and building a personal brand with integrity. In this episode:🇦🇪 Starting Over in Dubai - How Robyn rebuilt her life and business with just 2,000 AED in her account✨ Healing & Self-Discovery - A candid conversation on toxic relationships and reclaiming self-worth 📱 Branding vs. Being - The power of clarity, consistency, and authenticity in personal branding 📉 Le...
2025-07-2256 minPortraits By Paula MacThe Truth About First Foods & Fertility: Functional Nutritionist Anushka GokaniIn this episode of Portraits by Paula Mac, Paula sits down with Anushka Gokani, a nutrition consultant, to explore how nutrition, hormones, and healing intersect in the journey to parenthood. From preconception to postpartum, male fertility to the baby’s first bites, she breaks down what true nourishment means for the whole family. If you're curious about how food, trauma, and fertility are deeply connected, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.🧠 Topics Covered:- Cycle-syncing & hormone literacy- Fertility nutrition for both women and men- Breas...
2025-07-081h 44Portraits By Paula MacEmbracing Change & Choosing Life that Fits You: with Moe SwidanWhat does success mean to you? And what happens when the life you've worked so hard to build... no longer feels like yours?In this deeply personal episode, Paula MacNeill sits down with Moe Swidan, former tech executive turned leadership coach, for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about identity, purpose, and starting over.They explore:- How getting laid off during COVID became a catalyst for transformation- Letting go of external validation and the “success script”- Facing insecurity and self-doubt with honesty- Finding clarity through stillness and intention- Launching a coaching practice built on values, not ego-What reinvention real...
2025-06-241h 01Portraits By Paula MacFrom Suppression to Support: How Zak Johari Is Changing the Narrative for DadsWhat happens when men are given space to feel? In this powerful episode, Paula MacNeill sits down with Zak Johari, founder of Happy Dads UAE — a movement that's changing the conversation around fatherhood, masculinity, and emotional expression.Zach opens up about growing up in Singapore, discovering dance, stepping into sudden fatherhood, and why he believes every dad needs a safe space to speak. 🎧 Tune in to hear:What most dads are secretly struggling withWhy Zak launched weekly men’s circles in DubaiThe e...
2025-06-101h 00Portraits By Paula MacTricks, Travel & Truth: Nabeel Bera’s Global Magic Journey🎩 Magic, Meaning & the Man Behind the IllusionIn this episode of Portraits by Paula Mac, host Paula Mac sits down with Nabeel Bera—a world-class magician who’s performed for Google, Cartier, and the Crown Prince of Bahrain.🔮 What You’ll Hear:• From Bahrain to Dubai: Nabeel’s unlikely path to magic• Performing for brands, billionaires & brunches• Lessons from failed tricks and wild audience reactions• The psychology behind illusion and connection• What Dubai’s magic scene reveals about its cultureBut this convers...
2025-05-2756 minPortraits By Paula MacBehind the Beats: Dante Kennedy on Music, Mission & Middle East MagicFrom backstage to center stage—meet the man building Dubai’s music empire.In this episode, Paula sits down with Dante Kennedy—musician and CEO of V4texx and one of the UAE’s most prolific performers. From his musical roots in Philadelphia to building a legacy in Dubai, Dante shares his raw and riveting journey.🎵 Discover how Dante is shaping Dubai’s live entertainment scene 🎤 Hear how his faith, family roots, and deep respect for culture have shaped his leadership. 🥁 And experience the behind-the-scenes reality of performing, managing, and improvising—som...
2025-05-1357 minPortraits By Paula MacBoundaries, Burnout & Bedtime: Parenting Coach Louise Hurley’s StoryWhat does conscious parenting really look like when you’re overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and just trying to make it to bedtime?In this raw and relatable episode of Portraits by Paula, parenting coach and former educator Louise Hurley shares the real-life challenges of raising emotionally grounded kids—while trying to stay regulated yourself.From food battles and bedtime routines to screen time, sibling rivalry, and reconnecting with your partner, Louise offers practical tools that meet parents where they are.🎙 Topics include:- Boundaries, burnout, and the nervous system- Getting kids to actu...
2025-04-291h 09Portraits By Paula MacTherapy, Psychedelics & Finding Your Inner Voice – with Dr. Ava GhasemiWhat happens when you stop chasing expectations and start listening to your inner voice?In this heartfelt episode of Portraits, host Paula MacNeill sits down with Dr. Ava Ghasemi, a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and co-founder of mental health platform Hoopfull.com. She opens up about what led her to psychology, why EMDR and psychedelic therapy are transforming the mental health field, and how we can reconnect with our inner voice—especially during times of change.🔎 Paula and Dr. Ava explore:Identity, trauma & the power of inner beliefsEMDR...
2025-04-1557 minPortraits By Paula MacThe Power of Inner Work: Tatiana Sunada’s Journey Through Yoga & Theta HealingWelcome back to Portraits by Paula Mac! This week, host Paula MacNeill sits down with Tatiana Sunada—a yoga teacher, Theta healer, and fashion entrepreneur. Born to a Japanese-Brazilian family and now based in Dubai, Tatiana shares her journey of cultural fusion, transformation through yoga, and the power of healing from within. From managing chronic pain to teaching energy-based practices like Theta Healing, Tatiana opens up about how slowing down helped her find purpose—and how she now helps others do the same.Together, Paula and Tatiana explore:Growing up between two vastly diffe...
2025-04-0850 minPortraits By Paula MacTransform Your Life with Feng Shui | Practitioner Claire Bunce’s StoryUnlock the Power of Feng Shui! In this episode, host Paula MacNeill sits down with Claire Bunce, a Feng Shui consultant and transformational coach, to explore how your space, energy, and mindset are deeply connected.Claire shares: ✨ How Feng Shui influences success, relationships & well-being ✨ Practical tips to shift energy in your home for positive change ✨ The surprising link between voice, emotions & subconscious beliefs ✨ Real stories of transformation through Feng Shui & NLP🎧 Ready to bring positive change into your life? Tune in now...
2025-04-0156 minPortraits By Paula MacWelcome To Portraits By Paula Mac!Welcome to Portraits by Paula Mac! Host Paula MacNeill kicks off the first episode with her own story—leaving Latvia, starting fresh in Dubai, and navigating life in a multicultural world. This podcast is all about big life changes, blending cultures, and finding meaning in new places.Each episode brings inspiring stories from people who’ve taken bold steps into the unknown. If you’re an expat, considering a big change, or just curious about the world, this podcast is for you.🔔 Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.💌 Have a story to share? Le...
2025-03-1904 min