Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

Rasha Al-Tekreeti is the Founder and Creative Director of Warû, an interior architecture and strategic design agency that specialises in creating nomadic experiences. What does that mean, and how does she do it? What did it take to start her own business? Find out the answers to these questions on your favorite show!

Thirsty? Have a listen to this awesome segment with Nicole Bentler! Did you know you can drink maple water directly from the source? Founder of Pocono Maple Water, Nicole is elevating a centuries- old practice to bring you the best of the best source of water full of minerals, vitamins, and more healthy goodness - all the way from Pennsylvania! Tune in now to hear more from this incredible entrepr...

Positive psychology among the youth is so important - it’s especially vital as part of children’s’ education and upbringing within their families. This is where Ashley Green comes in - Founder of Green Heart Wellbeing, Ashley blends positive psychology, coaching psychology, and years of teaching experience to support children, educators, and families in building emotional literacy, strengths, and...

Zaid Aboobaker is Founder & CEO of CompassPoint Consulting, a company that focuses on providing support with reporting, financial data, and more to help c suite leaders make major decisions. A former CFO, Zaid explained the journey of starting his own consultancy, running a business through times of war, and the reality of turning your passion into your own company. Listen to the interview - out n...

An online mind, body and energy platform is just what we all need, and Francesca has got you covered! Founder of Align, this incredible entrepreneur has launched a platform dedicated to helping you find your flow - in more ways than one. Listen to Francesca’s story - out now!

Have you been looking for a space in Dubai for digital storytelling, marketing a brand or just to meet exciting new people? Manahil is the person for you! Founder of Story Quest, this awesome lady helps you grow you market your brand online, grow your digital presence and tell your product’s story - the right way. Listen to her incredible journey exclusively on the podcast!

By day, Felicia is Founder of Rex Real Estate, overseeing luxury properties across the UAE. By night, she runs Swim for Clean Seas - an initiative that raises awareness for keeping our water clean and pollution - free! Find out how Felicia handles these two priorities successfully while driving positive change in the community!

Dr Taniyaa is a triple threat - she’s a homeopathy doctor, entrepreneur and visionary! From bringing her brand Sunny Herbals to the Middle East, to helping the community understand more natural healing options, this is a healthcare journey you don’t want to miss. You know the drill - episode is available across your favorite platforms!

Omar Abbas is Co Founder and CEO of BurjX, a UAE-born digital asset brokerage and custodian, fully licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM! BurjX offers institutional-grade trading and custody, and is redefining how the region engages with digital assets. Don’t miss this super exciting and informative episode - you’ll learn much more than you think!

Hadil is an entrepreneur with a mission - bringing healthier options to your routine that actually benefit your gut in the tastiest way! Founder of The Broth Lab, Hadil has created the most nutritious broth in multiple ways for easy consumption - and it stems from a very personal yet common experience most of us can relate to. Listen to her journey on your favorite show!

Guess who’s back on your favorite podcast? The one, the only, Ahmed of Khosouf Studio! The ultimate gamer, entrepreneur, and all around badass that has a brand new game on the way - just for you! With funding secured, he’s about to rock your world - find out more on your favorite show!

Christiana Maxion is a springboard diver turned teacher, turned matchmaking expert, and now a tech Founder and the CEO of MAXION! MAXION is a UAE-based, AI-powered social app transforming digital intent into meaningful, real-world relationships. Christiana built a platform designed to move people beyond swipe culture and into more intentional, real-life connections. Listen to her full story on the...

Candace Braganza is Founder of Scuplt25, an agency that delivers end-to-end brand storytelling driving real business growth through photography, design, branding, social media management, and marketing strategy. She began her career in the corporate world before making a deliberate shift into entrepreneurship. The catalyst was adopting her German Shepherd, which inspired her to develop a pet produ...

Meet Victoria Myers, founder of the Small Retailer Network, a platform supporting small business in growing their brands and promoting their products. In times of economic uncertainty, it’s people like Victoria that help the community the most! Listen to her interview exclusively on the show!

Ameen is Grammy-nominated music producer with an incredible story! From merging musical stories across borders to earning global accolades, this is the ultimate musical story of inspiration!

Katie Godfrey is a leading business strategist, best-selling author, and podcast host who built a 7-figure beauty brand after starting £50,000 in debt. Today, she is the founder of multiple award-winning salons, training academies across the UK, and a professional product range sold internationally. Katie mentors beauty, hair, and aesthetics entrepreneurs worldwide, helping them step off the salon...

Jürgen is a globally recognised personal brand strategist, leadership coach, and author, known for helping leaders and professionals build meaningful, authentic personal brands in times of change. With 25+ years of experience, Jürgen has coached 14,000+ professionals across 100+ countries, worked with brands including Adidas, Coca-Cola, and even Louis Vuitton! He has also authored the internationa...

THY SKIN is a Dubai-born boutique skincare brand developed with a science-led, climate-aware approach to skin health. The brand emerged after founder Athina experienced eczema and chronic dryness following her move from London to Dubai - and everything changed. The aim of THY SKIN is to restore comfort, balance, and glow with freshly made microbiome-friendly formulas. Listen to Athina’s journey ex...

Alex George has spent more than two decades shaping the timber and pallet industry across the GCC. Today, as Managing Director of Al Ostad Pallet Factory, he leads one of the region’s most trusted names in pallet manufacturing, operating from an 8,000 sqm state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Industrial City. By day, Alex is a remarkable businessman. But by night - Alex’s creative side comes alive th...

Introducing Charral Izhiman, senior marketing leader and author of The Marketing Movement, a powerful voice on how marketing is evolving into a people-powered leadership discipline! Charral’s new book, published by Quartz Press, challenges the outdated view of marketing as a tactical function and reframes it as a strategic driver of business growth, introducing an exciting framework called SHAPE:...

Have you ever considered where major rewards programs come from when making your purchases? Three words: Global Rewards Marketplace. What do these words have to do with Loylogic? Loylogic, a leader in global loyalty rewards management, is way ahead of the curve when it comes to brands navigating rapidly changing loyalty expectations. Listen to CEO Gabi Kool share insights on how the sector is movi...

Sarah is an athlete unlike any other you’ve ever seen. Not only has she participated in the Olympics - she has been part of multiple international events with an amazing sense of discipline, bravery, and being a team player. With the Winter Olympics underway - this is the perfect episode to tune into. Listen to this incredible interview exclusively on the show!

Y’all gotta meet this incredible Emirati pioneer real quick! Asma Hilal Lootah is the founder of The Hundred Wellness Centre - Dubai's longest standing Pilates studio and the only one founded and run by an Emirati. How amazing is that? Asma is one of the coolest entrepreneurs I’ve ever interviewed, and you’re about to find out why. Listen to the full segment!

ChatGPShe is a bold initiative by Marisa Kamall, an advocate for female entrepreneurship and advancement. As the Founder of GAIA, her first major platform for women empowerment, ChatGPShe is an extension of Marisa’s vision for women in leadership, designed to ensure women’s voices actively shape the future of artificial intelligence. ChatGPShe equips women to prompt smarter, better, and more confi...

Heather Mills is a globally recognised pioneer of plant-based innovation and one of the most influential disruptors in the modern food industry. With a career spanning more than three decades, she has consistently been at the forefront of groundbreaking, science-based food innovation, creating products that have transformed the way the world eats. In line with Veganuary, I had the honour of speaki...