The Woman Who Brought Water to Millions | Amla Ruia
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Amla Ruia, philanthropist and founder of the Aakar Charitable Trust, known nationwide as The Water Mother of India. This episode is brought to you by Bath & Body Works of Apparel Group, as part of our special Dream, Girl: India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power. Amla’s mission has transformed hundreds of drought-prone villages, providing sustainable water access and empowering entire communities — especially women — to rebuild their livelihoods with dignity and hope.They talk about the beginnings of her journey, the challenges of rural water management, the ripple effects on education and gender equality, and her secrets to staying young, peaceful, and purpose-driven.
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The Real Secret to Success No One Talks About with Lisa Mishra
From viral fame to fearless reinvention - singer, songwriter, and now actor Lisa Mishra sits down with Dr. Sheen to talk about her journey from the corporate world to the creative stage. In this honest and heartfelt episode, Lisa opens up about finding her voice, embracing her roots, and redefining what success really means in today’s world.This episode is brought to you by Charles & Keith of Apparel Group, as part of our special Dream, Girl: India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.
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Behind The Scenes with Team Naach 's Nicole Concessao | Passion, Partnership & Purpose
What does it take to turn a simple love for dance into one of India’s most powerful digital movements?In this heartfelt conversation, Nicole Concessao, co-founder of @TeamNaach opens up about the journey from office cubicle to global stage, the leap of faith that changed everything. From YouTube beginnings to performing for millions, Nicole shares the highs, heartbreaks, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that built a brand rooted in joy, friendship, and sisterhood.We talk about how she and Sonal founded Team Naach, staying authentic while going viral, building a team that feels like family, and finding confidence both on and off the stage. Nicole’s story is one of courage, creativity, and believing that movement can spark connection and change.This episode is brought to you by Apparel Group India, filmed as part of our Dream, Girl: India Edition, celebrating women who redefine success through passion, purpose, and power.
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The Untold Story of Sushmita Sen: Courage, Comebacks & Choosing Herself
What does it really mean to be Sushmita Sen, the woman who redefined strength, grace, and beauty for an entire generation? In this heart-to-heart conversation, Sushmita opens up about her journey from a young girl with big dreams to becoming Miss Universe and everything that came after. From self-doubt to destiny, fame to motherhood, she shares the lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today. This episode is brought to you by Tim Hortons of Apparel Group India and filmed at Tim Hortons location too, as part of our special Dream, Girl India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.
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Are You Reading the Quran Wrong? Understanding vs. Recitation with Dr. Saquab Ashraf
In this episode of Dream, Girl, I sit down with Dr. Saquab Ashraf, founder of CEI UK and my former teacher from Oxford’s Quran Club. We revisit the memories that shaped my own approach to reading the Quran, explore the origins of Q Club, and discuss why stories like Surah Yusuf remain timeless in how they teach us values. Dr. Saquab shares his vision for education, faith, and community, from maths classrooms to the London Centre for Islamic Understanding.If you’ve ever wondered how to truly connect with the Quran, make sense of faith in everyday life, or why community matters now more than ever, this episode is for you. 🔗 Help me to support The Q-institute here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sheen-for-the-q-institutehttps://www.justgiving.com/page/sheen-for-the-q-institute
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!
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