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She Talks BusinessHow Investors Make Money? Ft. Maria Carolina, Early Stage Investing ExpertIn this episode of ‘She Talks Business’, we sit down with Maria Carolina, an experienced early-stage investor with a rich journey spanning Colombia, France, and Switzerland. Maria delves into her reasons for becoming an angel investor, the challenges of raising funds in emerging markets, and the key elements that define successful angel investing. She also shares profound insights on the importance of community, planning for exits, and the role of sustainability.
From understanding the start-up lifecycle to navigating investor-founder relationships, Maria provides a masterclass beneficial for both budding entrepreneurs and seasoned investors. Tune in to l...2024-10-3154 min
She Talks BusinessHow Investors Make Money? Ft. Maria CarolinaIn this episode of ‘She Talks Business’, we sit down with Maria Carolina, an experienced early-stage investor with a rich journey spanning Colombia, France, and Switzerland. Maria delves into her reasons for becoming an angel investor, the challenges of raising funds in emerging markets, and the key elements that define successful angel investing. She also shares profound insights on the importance of community, planning for exits, and the role of sustainability.
From understanding the start-up lifecycle to navigating investor-founder relationships, Maria provides a masterclass beneficial for both budding entrepreneurs and seasoned investors. Tune in to l...2024-10-3055 min
She Talks BusinessWill AI takeover our jobs? Andrea Prazakova on Responsible AI, Web3 & Space EconomyIn this episode of She Talks Business, Andrea Prazakova, CEO of Andrea Now and renowned expert in responsible AI, shares her insights on the evolving role of AI in society. With a strong focus on ethical, inclusive, and sustainable technologies, Andrea discusses her passion for AI systems that prioritise people over profits. She explores diverse topics such as unconscious bias in AI, AI's involvement in the space economy, and the potential for AI to revolutionise sectors like healthcare and sustainability. Andrea also emphasizes the importance of empowering women to engage with AI technologies. Join the conversation to understand how...2024-10-151h 03
She Talks BusinessBuilding a Global Career Ft. TikTok's Head of Public Policy, Zara Basharat HiggsIn this episode, we sit down with Zara Basharat to explore key topics at the intersection of sustainability, public policy, and career development. From how organisations approach sustainability across sectors to the critical role of public policy at companies like TikTok, Zara shares her insights on navigating complex challenges in these fields. We also dive into her diverse career journey, discussing the value of global experiences, the impact of life changes on professional growth, and key skills for those considering a career transition. Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship, setting personal standards of excellence, or debating the necessity of an...2024-10-0136 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #11 On mindfulness and aligned living – With Sidra IqbalJoin me and the celebrated television journalist and positive change activist in Pakistan, Sidra Iqbal as we explore the intersection of mindfulness and aligned living as human beings. Sidra shares her life experiences, we talk about confidence, particularly in women and the common mistake we usually make with the law of attraction.She is one of the most powerful youth icons recognized as an influential big-picture change agent who champions thought leadership for positive impact.Sidra has an in-depth understanding of national and regional security, political, economic, governance and human development challenges & environments, based on...2021-10-0739 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #10 Insights on the creative industry and on getting hold of your own life – With Emilia OhrtmannIn this episode I invite Emilia Ohrtmann to the show, a designer, author, blogger and business owner. She is the author of 'It's Your Life - How to Choose Confidence' book as well as the podcast co-host of the 'Mums in Biz Podcast'. Emilia speaks to me about her journey from being a website designer to an author, developing a niche for your business, staying true to one's brand and quoting tips for your work. She also speaks about her new book, ‘It’s Your Life’, and how the fear of flying actually led her to write the book.
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The Coffee BanterEpisode #9 From Tech to Ted, building communities and on finding remote work opportunities with Saad HamidIn this episode I invite the digital evangelist of Pakistan, Saad Hamid to the show. Saad is currently the Community Manager at Google, part of the DevRel & Ecosystem team. He has been recognised by the World Economic Forum for his work in social innovation and is a WordPress instructor at DigiSkills running a Facebook community. We talk about dos and dont's of community building, his experiences running the Ted events in Islamabad and about his latest venture 'JADU' that helps Pakistanis get trained with relevant skills, and find remote work opportunities.2021-02-2850 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #8 Survivor, not a victim - finding strength after traumaIn this episode, Emma Belle, a domestic abuse and sexual violence survivor shares her story with immense courage. She talks about her disturbed childhood, non-existent concepts of boundaries as a minor and the aftermath of being groomed by a close relative. She also talks about her battle with bipolar since 10 years, and how she is stepping up to speak about her experiences as a mental health and trauma mentor in order to help and empower others.
Emma Belle: @emmakbelle
Podcast: @vulnerabilityrockspodcast
Update: At the time of recording this episode, Emma was pregnant but...2020-11-2400 min
Hope It HelpsEp#36 The Evolution Of Digital Marketing With Saniya ZafarIn this episode my guest Saniya & I discuss her career experience working in the hospitality industry, we talked about how digital marketing has evolved and what the future looks like, and she shared with us a personal story surrounding her experience with grief.
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The Coffee BanterEpisode #7 Mimi Nicklin on how humanity's oldest leadership trait (empathy) is changing our worldIn this episode, I have a candid chat with Mimi Nicklin, an experienced marketer and communications specialist, currently the Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency in Dubai. She is a well-known empathetic leader, host of the 'Empathy for Breakfast' show and 'Secrets of the Gap' podcast. We talk about an empathy deficit leadership and how having empathy can not only benefit the teams at workplaces but also the consumers. We discuss her experiences with launching her book 'Softening the Edge' amidst the global pandemic and she shares some valuable practical takeaways. 2020-11-1000 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #6 An Emirati entrepreneur that left her glitzing career with the government to pursue her passion for coffee and communityIn this episode, I sit down with Nooran Albannay, an Emirati entrepreneur who left her stable job working in the government to pursue her lifelong dream of owning a space that celebrates art and encourages creativity. She had one passion: To make really good coffee, serving it to her customers and see the joy on their faces. Here she talks with me about breaking norms, setting the benchmarks, manifesting her dreams and carrying the loving legacy of her grandmother forward.
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The Coffee BanterEpisode #5 Hoping to help people in a world of chaos and unpredictability with podcast host Khaled AbuljebainIn this episode I invite host of 'Hope it Helps' podcast, Khaled Abuljebain to the other side of the mic and talk about his show, the concept behind it and how he aims to help people through it. We also talk about being vulnerable online as digital content creators, on taking that first step on your new journey and about being brave. 2020-10-0400 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #4 Lorna King on personal branding, coaching and on women owning their space in a male dominated societyIn this episode, I sit down with Lorna King, a certified coach, digital marketer and founder of UAE's women's confidence, & personal brand building network called Project Athena - Women Who Want More. We had a candid talk about being true to one's own self, about self branding and overcoming personal challenges. We also talk about the importance of a women-centric community and how coaching can help dig out answers we might already have.2020-09-1252 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #3 Junaid Akram on using a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go downIn this episode, Junaid Akram, the popular vlogger and social media influencer from Pakistan opens up about his life journey. We discuss how he has been able to use humor to make his point about issues in society and culture, while educating the masses through laughter in a light hearted banter that resonates with people.2020-09-041h 08
The Coffee BanterEpisode #2 From Forbes 30 under 30 to working alongside Pakistani government with Hussain NadimIn this episode I sit down with Hussain Nadim, an accomplished scholar from the likes of Oxford and Cambridge University who returned home to work alongside the Pakistani government and military agencies consulting in data and policy. Currently the CEO of The Nerve Center he is offering expertise on data and technology to innovate the public sector and media industry. 2020-09-0440 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #1 Discussing honest storytelling in the sports media industry with Zushan Hashmi, co-founder Sportageous.In this episode, I sit down with Zushan Hashmi, co-founder of #Sportageous, a venture by a trio of passionate lads that are trying to challenge the status quo of the meme and rumour-based culture plaguing the sports media industry by providing innovative, smart and intellectual content via audio, visual and written platforms.2020-08-141h 12
The Coffee BanterIntroduction to the Coffee Banter PodcastWelcome to The Coffee Banter podcast with your host, Saniya . This show is a curated effort to offer depth and discovery about life and business alike...to have a conversation around the basic questions of existence, creativity, social healing and art, all over a cup of coffee. Let the banter begin!2020-07-0300 min