The Unexpected CEO

What if the real growth lever for your business… is you ? 👀 In this episode of CEO Unexpected , we sit down with Rashiqua Feroze to break down how personal branding done right translates into real business growth —not just likes, but visibility, credibility, and opportunities. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or building something of your own, this episode is your playbook for showing up with i...

How do you build a luxury event agency in Dubai — from absolute scratch?  In this episode of CEO Unexpected, Dubai entrepreneur Sofia Sayah takes us behind the scenes of her real startup journey :  from diplomatic dinners and global exposure to building a boutique luxury event agency in Dubai with grit, grace, and unapologetic founder energy   This is not just an event planning story. It’s a maste...

Say No Like a CEO: 3 Scripts That Save Your Calendar If your calendar is fully booked and your brain is fully cooked – this episode is your reset button. ✨ In this solo episode, we dive into how to: Stop treating “yes” like a reflex and “no” like a problem Use 3 plug-and-play scripts to protect your time (and your peace) Shift from people-pleasing mode to calm, calendar-protecting CEO energy This...

⚠️ Plot twist: most great founders weren’t “born for it”—they chose it. In Episode 1, Business & Mindset Coach Mira Tabbara spills the glow-up from NYC corporate girlie to Dubai solo entrepreneur —no fluff, only facts. We dig into the messy middle (hello, self-doubt), the mindset flips that actually work, and the tiny daily moves that stack into big wins. Expect funny anecdotes , “why did no o...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about that thing that hasblocked more emails, pitches, and DMs than your ex ever could: self-doubt. If you’ve got big ideas but your finger magically freezesevery time you reach for “send,” this 10-minute ritual is about to be your newbest friend. Let’s get into Self-Doubt to Greenlight . 💚 ✨ So hit follow and claim your main character seat – heels areoptional,...

New series dropping soon in the CEO Unexpected universe 👀✨ Introducing: CEO Energy Weekly – your official weekly dose of “I’ve got this” energy. No guests, just me, my mic and : 💼 Bite-size CEO mindset boosts 🧠 Real-talk reframes for your biz & career 🔥 Concrete actions to move the needle this week It’s for the boys and girls building something (a business, a career, a comeback...) and ar...

🎙️ Unexpected CEO is a podcast for the bold, the scrappy, the self-made. For those who built something real — without the perfect plan, without waiting for permission. I’m Jeanieva, and I created this show to spotlight the raw, unfiltered journeys behind titles we think we understand. But this podcast isn’t just for CEOs. It’s for anyone creating, pivoting, or simply figuring it out as they go. It...