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Around The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 170Sara Beattie is a UAE-based Positive Psychology Practitioner & Menopause Coach. She specialises in supporting midlife women worldwide as they navigate perimenopause, menopause, and the unique challenges of expat life. Not only that - she created two original research projects exploring the lived experience of menopause!Listen to her story to hear all about her journey and find out important insights on menopause, exclusively on the show.
2025-07-2717 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 149 (part 1 of the two part segment with Dr Riham)Dr. Riham Afifi has not just one, but two incredible talents - she’s both a doctor and an artist!Listen to part 1 of this special two- part segment where Dr. Riham shares her story and how she became a talented artist. Out now exclusively on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa!
2025-03-1507 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 114It is my honor and privilege to present the latest episode of the show where I’m joined by Richard Fitzgerald, Founder and CEO of Augustus Media, an award-winning media company based in the Middle East. In the exclusive interview, Richard shared his key insights on starting a brand, creating a strong foundation of credibility, how to build a dream team, and much more. Listen to the full interview on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa, out now!
2024-08-0926 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 113Step into the world of perfume with this exciting episode of the show!Paul Houlsby is Founder and CEO of The Perfume Movement, where he is on a mission to radically change the experience of luxury perfumes using technology. And at the heart of this mission is a commitment to sustainable luxury.Find out more about this interesting company by listening to Around the Emirates podcast with Sara Mousa!
2024-08-0422 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 110Learning how key industries contribute to our global economy is such an interesting topic to dive into - and I did just that on the latest episode of the show with Simon Aynsley, Chief Sales and Commercial Officer of Gulftainer, a regional provider of customised supply chain and logistics solutions. Gulftainer is at the forefront of managing ports and terminals in the UAE, as well as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the United States. Join me to learn more about the incredibly important role this company plays in shaping our day to day, exclusively on Around The Emirates w...
2024-07-1710 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 107I love speaking with guests who are multi- talented, and Andrew Edwards is the perfect example. Not only is he a media expert (shoutout to Secret Abu Dhabi) he’s also an entrepreneur! How does he juggle so many awesome aspects of his life? Find out exclusively with Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa!
2024-07-0311 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 104AJ has truly done it all - from founding The Dark Ink, a boutique full-service consultancy for global businesses, brands, and talent, to his career as an award-winning show business professional and published author, there’s nothing he hasn’t excelled in. Want to hear more about AJ’s story? Have a listen to his interview, exclusively on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa!
2024-06-2114 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates with Sara Mousa - Episode 98Triple threat - that’s how I describe Gina Dillon!An active leader within Abu Dhabi’s community, entrepreneur and inventor, Gina has accomplished so much since moving to the UAE. Found out how she’s driving positive change in our society exclusively on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa!
2024-05-1113 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 87Komal Chhatwani is the creative mastermind behind Box Vox, a bespoke gifting company based in Dubai that creates the perfect gift for any occasion. As Founder and CEO, Komal started Box Vox when she noticed a gap in the gifting industry for highly curated gifts for weddings, corporates and other personal events. Committed to excellence, she followed her passion and decided to be her own boss and bring happiness to the community in her own way. Listen to her episode exclusively on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa!
2024-03-1414 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 86Meet Sameera Mohammed, an advocate for home schooling!Sameera joined me on Around The Emirates today to talk about why she thinks homeschooling is a great option for kids (if it works for you). I learned so much about this and I’m sure you will too! Thanks for being on the show!
2024-03-1017 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 85Indian artist Zahra Goulamhoussen's artwork is influenced by some of her greatest personal interests, including wildlife (lots and lots of lions!) and architecture. But the process of creating her pieces and the incredible attention to detail are truly mesmerizing. Check out her exclusive interview on the podcast and don’t forget to have a look at her masterpieces!
2024-03-0512 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 84Thee words: endurance coach; author. What do these words have in common? The answer is Sara Harris, an incredible woman who is more than inspirational, but also a trailblazer in her own right. Find out more about how Sara’s journey led her to becoming an endurance coach and author of “my meno bod”, exclusively on Around The Emirates!
2024-03-0321 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 83 (Black History Month)Saran Sow - Barry is a badass entrepreneur shifting perspectives on African culture. In honor of Black History Month, I sat down with Saran to hear about how she founded Afro Baobab Events, a first-of-its-kind company which offers the opportunity to engage with African culture by sharing dynamic and creative artistic experiences. Listen to her full interview - out now!
2024-02-2713 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 82Hello my awesome listeners! I have a special treat for you today. I’m sharing one of my favorite interviews with Mona Faraj, CEO and Co-Founder, ExploreTECH. This awesome company is the region’s first digital marketplace for hospitality and travel technology. Listen to find out more about Mona’s entrepreneurial journey!
2024-02-2519 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 81Naila Shabeer is here for you!As a Life Transformation Coach, Naila is all about helping people address their deepest issues and see the opportunities in life. Her own experience inspired her to take a moment and enjoy life, and help others do the same. Listen to her beautiful story to understand how she became a coach and make sure you have tissues nearby! Thank you for being you, Naila ♥️
2024-02-1816 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 80One word - Zarooni. I’m surprising you all with the beautiful gift of music provided to you by the ever talented and inspiring singer - songwriter, Zarooni. Listen, and let the sounds of Zarooni’s musical excellence inspire you to have a beautiful weekend ♥️
2024-02-1608 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 79Calling all cat lovers! This one’s for you!I had the privilege of interviewing Joelle and Maryana, the badass Co Founders of Hope for Strays, a community- led initiative to provide love and support to the stray cats of the Al Zeina area. Listen to their story and find out how you can help the cats!
2024-02-1114 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 78It’s time for you all to meet the one and only Sonal Chhibber!What a fantastic guest - she’s both an award- winning journalist AND an entrepreneur. Incredible. Hear all about Sonal’s love for writing and how her story began by watching her exclusive episode on Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa!
2024-02-0316 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 77Y’all need to meet Bouchra Rebiai!She is Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Aurora Hikma, the GCC’s first outsourced Arabic messaging department. Bouchra’s company focuses heavily on raising awareness for the importance of the Arabic language, empowering women, and much more. Listen to the full episode, out now!
2024-02-0217 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 76Have you ever heard of a transformative expedition?Julie Lewis, a rockstar entrepreneur, has revolutionized expeditions all the way up at Ras Al Khaimah. But what does that mean and how does she do it?Found out more exclusively with Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa!
2024-01-2720 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 75Promoting an inclusive environment and a message of love is so important for our community. That’s why I invited Ambreen Suhaib, an advocate for children with special needs, on the show to talk about why we need to be more kind, considerate, and informed about this topic. Thank you for sharing your story with me and the community!
2024-01-1419 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 74Looking for something to do on the very last day of 2023?Have a listen to the latest episode of #aroundtheemiratespodcast! Listen to Megha’s interview where she shares her story as Founder and CEO of Memifriends, a gaming tech company for children. But it’s not what you might think - hear how Megha is changing the way we should combine children’s behaviors and video games in this exciting episode!
2023-12-3116 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 73Sustainability is top of mind for everyone with #COP28 and the #UAE #YearofSustainability.My guest on #aroundtheemiratespodcast, Charlene Nawar, focuses on sustainability through her company Unwrapped. As Founder, Charlene supports companies through their #sustainability journeys. Listen to how Charlene started this company and the lessons she learned along the way!
2023-12-1011 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 72Who doesn’t love that exciting feeling of starting a new book?Samantha Gregson, a Dubai- based author, has published a book called “Before you loved me”, with a very cute character - a dog based on her very own dog!But there’s a deeper story behind this book and why Samantha decided to share this story now. Listen to her full interview to find out more.
2023-11-2617 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 71Calling all artists - this episode is for you!I spoke with Gerda, an acrylic painter, about her exhibition in Dubai and what this means for her. She shared her insights on her show, titled Gold Codes, which isn’t a typical display of art. Find out more about the exhibition by watching the full interview exclusively on the show!
2023-11-1215 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 70Deena has always been a strong advocate for mental health awareness. I had the honor of interviewing her on the show last year, and this year, as a mental coach, she is taking on a fascinating new project: creating a mental health app!With the continued importance of prioritizing mental health, hear all about how Deena is making a difference in the community with this important app.
2023-10-2912 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 69 (guest episode)On the latest episode of Around The Emirates podcast, I played guest for a day and was interviewed by the formidable Anthony, the host of the amazing Weird Crew podcast! You may remember I had him on my show last year, and I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on his show too as the special guest from the UAE. Listen to us talk all things podcasting, life, and more on this special segment with me as the guest!
2023-10-2222 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 68Who is Cyrus Rustom?As Co-founder of Boxica, a world-class fitness centre in Dubai, Cyrus is an entrepreneur who has paved the way for business in fitness. Hear all about how he began his journey in fitness, why he poured his heart and soul into the company, and his message for you!
2023-10-1515 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 67Looking for wellness and wellbeing in your life?Look no further than Natalie Hore, Founder and CEO of Breathes Wellness, a company that provides a variety of health and well-being services for individuals, groups and companies.Natalie is a master in everything from yoga, coaching, sound therapy, and much more!But that’s not all - as an entrepreneur, Natalie has a breadth of experience across multiple sectors. Listen to the interview to find out what else she’s accomplished!
2023-09-2225 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 66Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee and great company? Better yet, who doesn’t love bonding with a fellow expatriate?That’s exactly what Navine Eldesouki does with her platform, Coffee with an Expat. Through her events, she unites women who inspire one another through their stories, tips, and even business advice. Listen to this exciting interview to understand why Navine created this platform and how you can join the conversation with a delicious cup of coffee!
2023-09-0806 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 65If you’re trying to start a business that makes people feel great, this episode is for you!Maria Marlowe is Founder of Kuma, a company which helps fix your gut and clear your skin.I sat with Maria as she explained her journey to creating her company based on her own experiences - and trust me, we can ALL relate.Listen to the full episode out now!
2023-08-2714 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 64The future of our planet depends on our actions, and these young girls are sending a strong message to us all. With the world focusing more on sustainability and protecting our planet, I decided to take a different turn with this episode. I spoke with Violette, Sacha and Mia, three eco-conscious Grade 8 students at the Swiss International Scientific School Dubai who have secured a place at the ‘Junk Kouture’ World Finals in London after designing and making a sustainable dress from used sweet wrappers and plastic food packaging waste. They were guided by their art and design teach...
2023-08-1215 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 63WHO’S READY FOR A PARTY?First, you need a party shop that gives you everything you need, and that’s where Party Camel comes in!Founded by Aisha Leitner, this awesome company gives you everything you need for you and your kids to have the ultimate celebration. But what inspired Party Camel and how has Aisha turned this into a successful business?Listen to the full interview, out now!
2023-07-3013 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 62Calling all advertising experts!Meet Anna Faisal, the Founder and Creative Director at House of Nameless Media, an advertising agency that focuses its efforts on amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs across the UAE!Listen to the interview to find out how Anna, as an Emirati entrepreneur, is making waves in the advertising industry. And guess what - this interview is SUCH a vibe! Thank you to Anna for sharing your wonderful story with me.
2023-07-1610 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 61Looking for the simplest way to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul?This is the episode for you!Rachael Sacerdoti is a Transformation Coach and Founder of It’s So Simple, a program which builds women’s bodies inside and out through fitness, nutrition and accountability. This company was also created as a reflection of Rachael’s own journey and transformation - found out how this came to be by listening to the interview!
2023-07-0220 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 60Don’t you just love curling up with a good book?Maybe you’ve picked up one of the books Purva has read - or her latest book, SHE!An award winning journalist, author, and all around badass lady, Purva has made her mark in the industry by doing what she loves and sending out a message as she does it. Find out how Purva has achieved her awards and more, exclusively on Around The Emirates podcast! Thank you Purva for being on the 60th episode of my show!
2023-06-1815 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 59LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, DEDRA IS BACK!Remember when I interviewed Dedra last year? Guess what - your favorite, award- winning author has come out with another fantastic book! Hear all about the story behind The Buchanan Bastard and why Dedra chose to write this murder mystery!Thank you for joining me for a second interview :)
2023-06-0417 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 58Have you considered the impact of a simple hobby on the lives of people in communities across the globe?Theresa Tsui, Co Founder of Skills3 Creative Enterprise, had this very thought in mind when she and her business partner developed a company that harnesses the power of sewing to empower marginalized individuals in their communities worldwide. Listen to Theresa’s story exclusively on Around The Emirates podcast!
2023-05-2137 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 57Calling all esports fans!Your favorite episode has arrived on Around The Emirates podcast, featuring none other than Mario Perez, CEO MENA, GGTechEntertainment, a company which brings the world of video games and e-sports closer to society promoting values such as integration, sportsmanship, teamwork, and using entertainment as motivation to learning.Listen to the full episode now to hear more about this exciting industry!
2023-05-0714 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 56Do you have an appreciation for art?Look no further than this exceptional interview with Jude Olotu, a renowned Nigerian artist who recently opened his first art gallery in Dubai. That’s not all - as part of the opening, Olotu began showcasing his first exhibition in Dubai, a collection of works titled "Essentials".But there’s more to the story than you think! Listen to Jude’s journey and hear about how he took a risk to become an artist and the platform he’s creating for future talents.
2023-04-2312 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 55Have you ever stayed at a hotel? Curious to know more about what happens behind the scenes? Whether as a tourist abroad or a resident looking for a staycation, we’ve all stayed at hotels and had a taste of the hospitality industry. Duncan Frasier - Smith, a legend in hospitality and F&B, honored me with an exclusive interview to talk about his company, The Cutting Edge Hospitality Agency, and his book ‘Create To Plate’. Listen to this exciting story where Duncan talks to me about hospitality concepts, why he wrote a book during lockdown...
2023-04-0924 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 54Feeling lucky?You might just win with this episode of Around The Emirates podcast!I had the pleasure of speaking with Farid Samji, CEO of Ewings, the managing operator of Mahzooz (which means “lucky” in Arabic). Mahzooz is the UAE’s leading weekly draw that has created several multimillionaires since launching the company during the pandemic. Farid talked to me about the story behind Mahzooz, how the company is using its resources and influence to promote sustainability and CSR initiatives locally and globally, and Mahzooz’s future ambitions. I learned so much from hearing th...
2023-03-2621 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 53Have you ever blamed yourself for a decision you made? Better yet, have you ever wanted to STOP feeling the blame at all?Then this episode is definitely one for you.Denis Murphy is an entrepreneur, high performance coach and author of the book “The Blame Game: How to Recover from the World's Oldest Addiction”.Join me to unpack what this all means and how you can benefit from Denis’ mindset too, exclusively with Around The Emirates podcast!
2023-03-1925 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 52Meet Kanessa Muluneh, an incredible entrepreneur, problem solver, and CEO of Mulu, a plus size, futuristic brand for women. What does that mean? How can a brand be futuristic, and why did Kanessa decide to start this business?Watch the full episode to understand her remarkable journey and what is means to her to be a successful businesswoman.
2023-03-0518 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 51Are you a fan of Wonder Woman?I think we all have an inner super hero inside us 🦸🏼♀️Donna Forbes got the chance to be part of the Woman Woman movie as a stunt trainee - you read that right, she does the coolest stunts! But there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes and it hasn’t been the smoothest journey. Donna shared her story exclusively with Around The Emirates podcast - tune in now to hear more!
2023-02-1931 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 50Are you one of the millions of people working remotely?Hotdesk, a tech platform that provides co-working and remote working spaces and enables hybrid work in the UAE, is the perfect story for you. Founder and CEO Mohamed Khaled talked to me all about his journey and how this came to be - but here's the twist: he started the company BEFORE the pandemic. Want to know what happened? I gotchu ;) Full episode out now!
2023-02-0218 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 49 (cervical cancer awareness segment)Calling all women! Have you recently done a Pap smear?In honour of cervical cancer awareness month, I spoke with Dr. Bindiya Jhamb, Consultant Gynecologist, who explained why it’s important for women to regularly get a Pap smear as part of the screening process for early detection of cervical cancer. Listen to the full interview during this special segment as Dr. Bindiya describes the process and shares an important message for you. Remember, getting screened regularly is equally as important as drinking plenty of water, eating well and exercising to make sure your...
2023-01-3018 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 48Don’t you just love going to the movies? Or catching an episode of your favourite TV show?(I still binge watch FRIENDS!)Ahmed, today’s guest on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa, has the PERFECT story for you ;)As a novelist, script writer and “sometimes” film maker, you won’t believe Ahmed’s incredible journey to success - and it didn’t start out the way you would think!Listen in to his amazing story - out now across all platforms.
2023-01-2320 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 47Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my pleasure to introduce Salha Al Busaidy, author of the recently launched book The End of Summer and one hell of a jazz singer!Salha joined me exclusively on Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa to talk to me about her journey writing her book, what her next chapter will be (pun intended) and we even get a taste of her amazing vocal talents!You know the drill - watch, follow, listen, and download the episode in the link in bio. Out now on all platforms!
2023-01-0817 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 46Do you love a beautiful sunset? How about the impact of a beautiful sunset on your mental health?Veronique de Suerte is an expert in all of the above; she has travelled the world as a photographer chasing sunsets, which has inspired her recent exhibits in Dubai (so cool, right?) as an entrepreneur. For Veronique, sunsets aren’t just about beauty, but also peace of mind. She uses her photography to raise awareness for mental health, harnessing the beauty around us. Find out how she does this by listening to her interview!
2022-12-2714 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 45What is one of our biggest global challenges?Managing and reducing our waste so that we can treat our planet with respect and live on it for much longer!Rabih El Chaar knew something had to be done and was inspired to launch Nadeera, a social enterprise which provides innovative, digitally- enabled solutions for solid waste management. This incredible company works with governments, corporations and more to develop curated and sustainable waste management master plans - listen to Rabih talk all about it and see how you can help make a difference.
2022-12-1112 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 44The day has come! To all my lovely followers, I’m finally giving you the interview you’ve all been waiting for - meet the boss ladies behind SupperClub, Co- Founders Muna and Mehreen.SupperClub is a platform which provides users with exclusive discounts and offers to spas, resorts, restaurants, and more. How is this platform special, you ask? Great question! SupperClub is a super cool application because when it’s time to pay for your bill, you don’t need to say a word to your waiter - they’ll already know who you are...
2022-11-2719 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 43Is it time for you to go down on one knee and pop the question?That’s what Caroline can help with - as the founder of Proposal Boutique, a luxury marriage proposal planning company!Listen as Caroline talks to me about her journey to starting the company in Dubai and the remarkable requests she has received as part of the proposal planning process!
2022-11-1314 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 42We all seek to live healthy and balanced lifestyles, starting with a fitness routine. But do you think about the mental elements of being healthy, as well as taking care of your body?Yasir Khan is Founder and CEO of Transform Your Body, an international training program that focuses on both your mental motivation to be healthy and the journey to be physically healthy too. Listen to Yasir’s moving story about how he started his business; there’s more than one surprise coming your way!
2022-10-3014 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 41 (part 2)In this special second segment of Around The Emirates podcast with Sara Mousa, we hear more about David’s incredible story and journey to recovering from addiction. Listen to his experiences and find out his word of advice for you!
2022-10-2309 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 41 (part 1)The journey to recovering from addiction is far from easy, but when you have help, there’s nothing you can’t overcome. That’s exactly what David Golding’s life mission is - to help people recover from various forms of addiction with his company, Sober Lifestyle Coaching. David’s story was so touching, the only way I could do the interview justice was to create two parts - today, I have the honour of posting part 1 of this incredible journey. Listen to the episode on Spotify, watch the video on YouTube, and don’t forget...
2022-10-1616 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 40Ever wondered about simple steps you could take to feel better about your health - specifically your gut?Well, my gut tells me you’ll love this episode! (pause for laughter).In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Monica Kainth, a nutrition health coach who gave really simple yet powerful tips on how you can improve your gut health, secrets you didn’t know about your body, and much more. Full episode out now on all channels!
2022-10-0210 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 39Meet Waleed Shah, an engineer turned photographer, author of Rock Your Ugly, and a creative artist unlike any you’ve ever met. Waleed talked to me about his journey to becoming a professional photographer, how he created a platform to defy society’s toxic standards of our bodies, and how he’s using the metaverse to truly take his projects to the next level.
2022-09-1813 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 38In this special episode of #aroundtheemiratespodcast with Sara, I had the pleasure of connecting with Mohamed Al Fayed, Co Founder and CEO of GrubTech, transforming the future of #food service. The company has already expanded into 18 countries uniting the latest technology, powerful data and food tech talent under one roof!A tech disruptor, global entrepreneur, digital advisor, visionary, thought leader and mentor, Mohamed talks about the future of work in the industry, his advice on becoming an entrepreneur, and more in this exclusive interview.
2022-09-0415 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 37Calling all swimmers, meet Will! Will Walker, the face behind Storm Swimming Consultancy, is a shark conquering the business world. Listen to his incredible journey as he talks about starting a business during the pandemic, balancing work life with raising his kids (he has had his third baby after recording this episode!) and his advice for running a successful company (hint: it focuses on his staff).Full episode out now!
2022-08-1418 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 36Don’t you just love getting your hair done at the salon?It’s an experience in itself, and one that Tara Rose is an expert at providing. As the face behind Tara Rose Salon and the Tara Rose Academy, this entrepreneur is beyond inspirational. Listen to Tara’s story and how she created an opportunity of a lifetime for herself!
2022-07-3111 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 35And now, coming to you all the way from Abu Dhabi, the best thing to happen to music since N*SYNC (you can tell what music I’m into!), please welcome Abudeh to the show!A very gifted musician, songwriter and all around awesome person, Abudeh shared his compelling story, how he felt first picking up a guitar and what music means to him. Listen now!
2022-07-1712 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 34 (part 2)And part 2 is here! Listen as I speak with Paula Newby, CEO of PREDIXA, about her journey, how PREDIXA is changing businesses worldwide and why it’s important to prioritize gender equality as well as diversity, equality and inclusion. Let me know your thoughts!
2022-07-1012 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 34 (part 1)Did you know there’s a way to transform businesses using the power of AI, helping companies become more inclusive and close the gender gap?This is a topic I keep very close to my heart, and I had the honour of interviewing Paula Newby, CEO of Predixa.AI, a company focusing on doing just that. Found out more in this special two part segment about how Paula is paving the way for progress in companies across the globe.
2022-07-0318 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 33Have you ever considered the similarities between humans and computers? Maybe you have, but have you considered it as a way to help people? That’s exactly what Deena, an Emirati mindset coach, is doing with her technique. She’s even tapping into the metaverse. Want to understand more about what she does? Watch the full episode in the link in bio - you’ll learn much more than you think!
2022-06-1923 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 32“There has to be more to life than this”What is holistic healing and how does it benefit you?Just ask Sakshi, who has dedicated her life to following her passion, understanding this space and helping her clients feel more powerful and rejuvenated than ever. But this didn’t happen overnight. Find out what made Sakshi realise her true calling in this episode of the podcast!
2022-06-0515 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Anniversary segmentIt’s time to celebrate one year of Around The Emirates podcast! My gift to you amazing followers is a special segment with a fellow podcaster, Anthony, from Atlanta, Georgia, who co-hosts the show Weird Crew Podcast. We talked about our respective podcasting journeys, what we’ve learned along the way and what we see as the future of our shows. Enjoy the show beautiful people!
2022-05-2919 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 30Calling all mothers to be! Here’s a segment of Around The Emirates with Sara for you! In episode 30 of your favorite podcast, I chatted with Sinitta, Founder of Mama Care, a company that provides everything a new mother needs, including post partum essentials. Have you ever heard of a service like that? Me neither!Tune in to hear Sinitta’s personal experience and why she decided it was time to provide pregnant women with more help 💫
2022-05-2213 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 29I spoke with my sister, Salma Mousa, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University who will change your perspective on soccer with her research. Listen to her story as she discusses the journey behind her research papers, which have been featured in global media outlets including Le Figaro, Quarts and The Economist, and how she shines a light on the sport changing the world. Check out the full interview for more details.
2022-05-0806 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 28On this episode of Around The Emirates With Sara, I spoke with Kelly Lundberg, Founder of Brand You Creators, a company specializing in creating personal brands for CEOs and entrepreneurs. But she’s not a typical female entrepreneur - find out how she started, the incredible stories she has to share, and the seven key areas to build a personal brand. Listen to the full interview to find out how you can adapt these principles to your career!
2022-04-2417 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 27 (Ramadan segment)In this Ramadan segment of Around The Emirates With Sara, I went to Washington D.C where I spoke to Hada, founder of Muslim Black Girl Magic. This awesome platform empowers and inspires Black female Muslims (and all females in general) in more ways than one! Check out the interview to hear more. Ramadan Kareem!
2022-04-1015 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 26In this exciting episode of Around The Emirates with Sara, I spoke with the very artistic Omar, Head of Special Projects at the Abu Dhabi Film Commission! We talked about how Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming one of the most welcoming and important destinations for arts and culture - he even shared a few fun stories about his musical projects including filming music videos with artists such as Now United! Thanks for being on the show ✨
2022-03-2720 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 25Join me in episode 25 of Around The Emirates with Sara as I speak with Fatima Al Suwaidi - why did I invite her on my show? Great question! Not only is Fatima a female entrepreneur/fashion designer but she’s also a mother and an orthodontist! To learn more about her story and how she balances these roles, listen to the full episode in the link in bio.
2022-03-1313 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - International Women’s Day segmentIn this special International Women’s Day segment of Around The Emirates Podcast With Sara, I spoke with Sarah AlAgroobi, Founder of The Letters Project, a platform for the community to anonymously submit letters across a wide variety of topics that we definitely need to discuss more.Have a listen to why Sarah started this movement and how you should persevere to make a positive impact.
2022-03-0828 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 23In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Munira Al Sayegh, an independent curator and founder of Dirwaza lab with a keen eye for artistic talents. Munira shared her remarkable story and how she’s shaking up the arts and culture sector with every move she makes. Shout out to ACS for connecting us!
2022-02-2723 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 22Do you love healthy food as much as I do? Then you’ll love this episode with Dina, a certified nutritionist who has a passion for whipping up delicious, healthy recipes for her clients. But that wasn’t always Dina’s career - find out her story and how she switched paths at the height of the pandemic. Enjoy the interview!
2022-02-1308 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 21In the first international segment of Around The Emirates Podcast with Sara, I spoke with Addy, a London- based, award-winning communications and brand reputation expert on the importance of reputation management, taking a strategic approach for your career, and the power of being an open person. Thanks for being on the show!
2022-01-3026 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 20In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Claudia, a body and confidence life coach who shared her inspiring story about how she changed her life to live for HER - and how she can help you do the same. We also talked about the importance of prioritizing mental health, how to deal with stressful situations and much more!
2022-01-1614 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates with Sara Mousa - Episode 19The first episode of 2022 of Around The Emirates Podcast is with the phenomenal female entrepreneur Elinor, the face behind Olew hair products for curly haired beauties! Listen as Elinor describes her story starting her business in her kitchen and how she came to truly understand what consumers look for.
2022-01-0117 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 17Meet Grace, the founder of Beachseventysix, an eco friendly beach lifestyle brand! If that wasn’t awesome enough, she’s also the genius behind The Natural Pier, an e-commerce multi brand platform focused on sustainability ♥️ listen in as we talk about Grace’s journey in fashion, why she chose to focus on sustainability and what you need to know about shopping smart.
2021-12-0412 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 16On this incredible episode of the show I spoke with Mira, one of the founders of Nectar Juice Bar and a fellow graduate of ACS (woohoo!) about how she and her business partner thought of the concept for the restaurant, what healthy food means to her, and why you should couple your passion with your business idea too.
2021-11-2009 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 15In this episode of the podcast, interviewed the talented Chef Carmen, a chef with a passion for pastries! We talked about her wealth of experience around the world, the crazy requests for dessert options (listen and laugh with me later) and the exciting work she does at Brix restaurant.
2021-11-0617 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 14 (part 2 - cookbook segment)Aaaaand here’s part 2 of my interview with Dedra - this time, with a special competition! In this segment, Dedra takes me through her journey through publishing her various books (from horror to kid’s stories, she’s got it all!) plus her cookbook, Breaking Bread Around The World, which is what I’ve been posting about the last few weeks. To win a SIGNED COPY of Dedra’s cookbook, you must answer BOTH of the following questions:1. From the first interview, name at least ONE of the entities that enjoyed a special viewing of her film Le...
2021-10-3025 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - special breast cancer awareness segmentSurprise! I’ve recorded another special segment on Around The Emirates just for you - this time we’re talking to Mary in honour of breast cancer awareness month. Click on the link in bio to hear about Mary’s journey, how she stays positive and the different ways you can help too. Don’t forget to self examine, ladies!
2021-10-2623 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 14 (part 1 - autism awareness)In this episode of the podcast (a two part segment!) I interviewed @dedrastevenson, an award-winning screenwriter and published author who’s son, @ibrahim_maseeh_art, is diagnosed with autism. Listen in as I ask her about her short film “Lemonade” dedicated to raising awareness for autism, advice she has for other parents and what YOU need to know about the word “autism”. Link in bio for the full first part of the interview! Tune in next week for part 2 😉
2021-10-2327 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 14 (part 1 - autism awareness)In this episode of the podcast I interviewed Dedra, an award-winning screenwriter and published author who’s son, Ibrahim, is diagnosed with autism. Listen in as I ask her about her short film “Lemonade” dedicated to raising awareness for autism, advice she has for other parents whose children are also in the same situation and what YOU need to know about the word “autism”.
2021-10-2325 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 13 (World Mental Health Day segment)In honour of World Mental Health Day, I invited Amy, the kick ass female entrepreneur behind Project bYouty (yes you read that correctly!), a Dubai-based e-commerce retailer for beauty and wellness brands. She talked to me about how she started in the industry, the message behind the name of the brand embedded in every product and her advice on how to maintain mental health as a businesswoman.
2021-10-1015 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 12On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Emily, a marine biologist, who talks to me about animal and environment conservation on world animal day. We touched on the impacts of not disposing of face masks properly, the consequences of single use materials and what we can collectively do differently to make a difference.
2021-10-0410 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 11Calling all vegans! In this episode of Around The Emirates I spoke with Liz, also known as Vegan Kids Dubai, who talks about her journey in practicing a plant based diet, how her kids decided to follow her lead and delicious recipes on her website for you to try!
2021-10-0213 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 10 (special PR segment)The episode you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Watch as I interview Omar Qirem, CEO of Edelman Middle East, in a special pop up episode of Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa.
2021-09-2511 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 9Watch as I interview Meher Mirchandani, a transformative coach, mental health expert and published author who talks me through her journey to writing her book, starting a new business and raising awareness for the power of self love.
2021-09-1815 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 8Watch as I interview Emma Brain about her awesome background in entertainment including acting, radio, voiceovers and more!
2021-09-0416 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 7 (part 2)The day you've all been waiting for is here! Watch part 2 of my exciting interview with Hadif where he dives into his experience working in healthcare and how he overcame the most unexpected challenges. Thank you for being on the show!Do you know anyone who wants to be on the show? Drop me an email at aroundtheemiratespodcast@gmail.com!
2021-08-2113 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates with Sara Mousa - Episode 7 (part 1)Christmas came early! I couldn’t wait to share this episode with you all so I decided to post EARLY and create not only one part, but two! I sat with a very special guest and fellow sand viper, Hadif Zamzam, who talked to me about his early start in real estate and how one project inspired him to expand his horizons into hospitality. But wait - there’s more! Tune into part 2 next week as he shares an inspirational story you don’t want to miss!
2021-08-1415 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 6Back by popular demand is the one and onlyJessica Saunders who I interviewed at the beautiful Seven Wellness Center! We talked about a female empowerment workshop she’s hosting on August 13 called “Ignite your inner Goddess”, why it’s important we take action to support and empower women in our community and what we can do to be part of this movement.
2021-08-0709 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 5He’s been to how many countries? Listen as I interview Lars Heesbeen who talks about where he’s traveled to, how his international experience led him to join the hospitality industry and the important message he has for you.
2021-07-2421 minAround The Emirates with Sara MousaAround The Emirates With Sara Mousa - Episode 4Watch and listen as I interview Jessica Saunders, one of my best friends, as she talks about how to manage anxiety, her journey to become a yoga instructor and what she wants you to know about Seven Wellness Centre!
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