Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

In honor of International Women’s Day, I spoke with the fantastic Justine Dampt, Co-Founder of Shake Your Plants (SYP)!   This incredible product harnesses real fruits, vegetables, and superfoods to provide functional hydration without added sugar, all while maintaining an ultra-low environmental footprint. The packaging of the sachet uses less than 1% of the plastic and carbon footprint of a sing...

Angelica Macdestiny is a leader in the early education sector and focuses on empowering academics across families and generations. From investing in the youth to providing hope for the pioneers of tomorrow through academia, this award- winning trailblazer has an incredible story to share.  Tune in to watch the full episode - out now!

Meet the legendary Dr Adil Alzarooni! Dr Adil is both an entrepreneur and an incredible author, who has recently published The Red Island: The Gatekeeper . This is a rare Emirati novel written in English, and is a blend of literary fiction with romance and fantasy, which takes readers on a journey across the Emirates.  Listen to Dr Adil’s story exclusively on the show!

Chef Tadiwa is a trailblazer in the F&B industry! A chef and entrepreneur, she started her own company, Satiate Luxe, a personalized, private chef service that provides a wide variety of options, just for you! Listen to her amazing story exclusively on the show!

I love interviewing awesome podcasters like Melonie Karriem! Host of the Let’s Talk Early Years show, Melonie is a strong advocate for early education and empowering nursery teams with passion and purpose.  Listen to her story exclusively on the show! 

Guess who’s back on Around The Emirates podcast? The one and only Sarmistha! Founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Sanctuary, Sarmistha is also a published author with not one but TWO books released, and with more to come! Listen to this incredible woman share her story and why she decided to write books focused on healing, processing toxicity, recovering from trauma, and more. 

Hassan Naja is an award- winning culinary expert who knows his food! From creating a world-class burger to his entrepreneurship, don’t miss this exciting and mouth-watering episode of the podcast!

James Knight - Paccheco has two passions in life - he’s both a fantastic chef and an entrepreneur! James is co-founder of Group JKP, a dynamic consultancy and lifestyle brand, committed to enhancing your success and well-being.  Hear all about James’ story exclusively on the show!

Y’all need to meet Helen McGuire, Author of The Female Founder Formula, a refreshingly honest and practical guide that challenges the conventional business playbook!  Dubai-based entrepreneur and mum of three, Helen McGuire, has written the book, which offers an insightful, actionable and often tongue-in-cheek approach to building business success whilst bearing real-life in mind.  Written from a...

Media mogul Asha Sherwood established the famous platform Abu Dhabi Review, the ultimate guide to Abu Dhabi for residents and visitors!  Listen to her story to hear all about the impact this platform has had on the community. 

Qadreya is founder of Bumblebee, a company which specializes in making frozen food for babies under the age of 6 months - and when you hear her story, you’ll understand why! Tune in to this important episode where we discuss nutrition for children, starting a business in the UAE, and much more. 

Berto is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple music- focused businesses, including AudioSwim, a full scale global music agency based in Dubai.  Find out how Berto found his way to music, and the stories he has to share about his exciting career!

Aleksandra Mojse is an interior designer and founder of Moy Design Studio. She was raised in Serbia, where she studied interior design and started her career. Shortly after, she moved to Dubai and worked for several international design studios before establishing her company in 2023.  Listen to her incredible story exclusively on the show!

Meet Zarah Evans, owner and Managing Partner of Exclusive Links, a real estate company based in Dubai! Zarah’s real estate journey has taken her around the world, including the UK where she is currently based - hear more about her incredible role as an entrepreneur and role model for women everywhere!

Jonathan Church is Director of the acclaimed musical “Singing in the Rain” currently playing at Dubai Opera! Hear all about Jonathan’s story as he describes growing up with a love for musicals, his experiences in the UK, and behind the scenes stories on the musical!

Wunmi is founder of Blooming Ladies, a space which helps women grow and thrive across various areas in their lives and careers. We love #femaleempowerment! Find out how and why Wunmi created this platform exclusively on the show. 

Meet Misha Akbar, the soul and force behind Sama Health! Sama Health is an online platform for culturally relevant therapy for South Asians in the UAE.  Listen as Misha shares her candid story on how her personal journey inspired her to establish the platform, her thoughts on mental health and why this is important for us to discuss as a community. 

Introducing the incredible Jennie Stallings; interior designer, furniture specialist, and Partner and Commercial Director of Chelsea Green! Jennie loves all things interior design, with a sustainability and wellbeing twist in the mix.  Learn more about her journey and what you need to know about your interior design vibes exclusively on the show!

Lucy Bradley is Founder and Brand Commander of Plug, a tactical marketing agency! Lucy has a strong vision for her company and her incredible journey is one you DEF need to listen to.  Learn all about tactical marketing, why it matters, and more with Lucy, exclusively on the show!

Around The Emirates went all the way to America for this special segment of the show to interview Ruben Cespedes, a product designer and motivational speaker!  In this candid interview, Ruben shared insights into his childhood, moving to America and how his love for designing products began.  Listen to his story now!

Interviewing inspiring women is one of the reasons I started this podcast, and Injeel Moti is a true visionary.  As Founder of Catch Communications, an award-winning integrated communications consultation, Injeel understands her clients, how to build a business, and overcome any challenge that comes her way.  Listen to her story now exclusively on the show!

Communications and marketing expert? Check! Author? Check!  The phenomenal Marwa Kabbour is Group Marketing and Communications Director, Al Masaood, and author of the book “Marketing and Corporate Communications on the Job”. From her best-selling book to her journey in the communications industry, join me as I take a deep dive into Marwa’s exciting journey.  

Erika Doyle is Founder of Drink Dry, your go-to destination for premium non-alcoholic beverages. Whether it's craft beers, elegant wines, or refreshing spirits, Drink Dry offers a wide selection to support anyone taking a break from alcohol during Sober October. Hear her super cool story now!

Anne Jackson is an expert in therapy informed coaching. What does that mean, how does it work and how can you benefit from it? Listen to her interview exclusively on the show to find out more!

Hitesh Sharma is founder of catering company Taste Studio ! This business caters to over 1,500 people in corporates daily, prepared in a personally-owned 12,000 sqm state-of-the-art kitchen. He has also collaborated closely with partners including Emirates Red Crescent for many years.  In addition to his experience running a premier catering company, Hitesh shared his outlook on successful managem...