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...
Welcome to Solo Episodes of the Pod with just You and I! First thing I'd like to discuss is Adult Friendships! They can be so hard to navigate, but also so rewarding. So how do we make the most of it without getting burnt? Tune in xx
To make it easier:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:18 The Evolution and Loss of Friendships
00:04:50 Grieving Friendships
00:06:26 Identifying Fake and Transactional Friends
00:10:33 True Friends vs. Fake Friends
00:12:41 Dealing with Unsupportive Friends
00:14:56 The Reality of Success and Loneliness
00:17:07 Navigating Toxic Friendships and Personal Growth
🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/
🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE
🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/
💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib
🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co
📝 My 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.
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19:42
Unleash Your Feminine Energy And Transform Your Life | Raghida Shaman
We bring back Raghida in this episode. We have such a good catch up on life, but also dive deeper into how to find your true calling and live a life of purpose and passion. We discuss the new age, with everyone being hyper connected but lonely, and the pressure of conforming vs the power of the natural beauty. We also talk about gratitude and the meaning of 11:11. Tune in!
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:12 Finding Your True Calling
00:12:01 Understanding the Mismatch in Relationships
00:18:04 The Perception of Natural Beauty in Society
00:24:16 Discovering the Inner Feminine and Masculine
00:30:34 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer
00:43:20 Embracing Physical Beauty and Spiritual Wealth
00:49:41 The Journey from the Mind to the Heart
00:55:34 Embracing Authenticity in Conversations
Find out more about Raghida here:
https://raghida.com/
https://www.instagram.com/raghida_shaman
🎬 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.
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55:54
South Asian Representation: From Bullying to Being Trendy | Akash Mehta
Welcome Akash Mehta! A wonderful friend, internet sensation and one of the founders of Fable and Mane. He shares a lot of useful tips for founders in the early days of their entrepreneurial journey and we discuss the importance of representation! We also talked about the South Asian culture, the acceptance we have witnessed in the world. Akash also shares some great advice on how to let things go and how to build connections wherever you go, to make the world a slightly better place. Tune in!
More about Akash here:https://www.instagram.com/mehta_a/?hl=enhttps://fableandmane.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.
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53:51
Tools for Managing Your Stress & Anxiety with the Stress Expert Alice Law
We are all stressed! In this episode, I sit down with the stress expert Alice Law! Her new book is out with Mo Gawdat and we discuss how our external lives stress us out, why we glorify being busy and how we don't appreciate the impact our first thought of the day has on our quality of life! I personally learnt so much about how to manage my stress, I am sure you will too. Tune in!
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to our Guest
00:05:56 Alice's Personal Journey with Stress
00:11:37 Managing Stress in a Hyperconnected World
00:17:10 Understanding the Sources of Stress
00:22:32 Overcoming Negativity Bias on Social Media
00:28:44 The Myth of Productivity Under Stress
00:34:21 Cultural Changes in Mental Health Awareness
00:40:26 Gender Differences in Emotional Development
00:46:10 Strategies for Managing Stress
00:52:00 Conclusion and Parting Message
Check out Alice's new book Unstressable and her community:https://www.unstressable.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.
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52:11
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.
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!