Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

I love interviewing guests that help give back to the community! I had the pleasure of meeting Kat Kearsey, Chairwoman of Gulf for Good, one of the UAE's longest running nonprofits. This incredible organisation runs mountaineering challenges in support of children's charities around the world! Listen to find out more ♥️

Triple threat - that’s how I describe Gina Dillon! An active leader within Abu Dhabi’s community, entrepreneur and inventor, Gina has accomplished so much since moving to the UAE. Found out how she’s driving positive change in our society exclusively on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa! 

Calling all music fans! Meet Pierre Carnet, Managing Director of MassiveMusic MENA, the Middle East’s leading sonic identity and music branding agency.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Pierre about all things music, the behind the scenes of how to succeed in the industry, and the type of talent he’s looking for. Have a listen!

I love interviewing women that empower women! Niki Mapouras-Hyder is Founder and CEO of NMH, a  community that facilitates the professional growth of women in the UAE. A professional development mentor, Niki Mapouras-Hyder’s company supports women returning to work after a career break or a leave of absence and those taking the next step on the career ladder. Sounds interesting? I AGREE! Go tune i...

The safety of women is such an important topic and I was really excited to dive into this with Danielle Hall, founder of Co Living Legends, a company which provides women across Dubai with access to luxury shared apartments with legendary rooms-for-rent! I spoke with Danielle all about her entrepreneurial journey, how she harnessed her experience in UK real estate to achieve her business ambitions...

Meet Lama Yammine Hocks, cofounder and CEO of FinTech-SaaS OPTO,  which supports logistics companies in unlocking their trapped cash and automating their cash flow through Artificial Intelligence. Unpack the importance of this company with me exclusively on Around The Emirates podcast!

Hey everyone - are you looking for a Business and Mindset Coach? Guess what - I’ve got the best one for you! Shelley Bosworth is the expert of the ages. She helps women in business get out of their own way to progress their ambitions and achieve their dreams.  How and why does she do this? Find out exclusively on the show!

I always learn so much when I interview doctors, and Dr. Fadi Hamadani really blew me away.  A plastic surgeon, Dr. Hamadani’s job requires so much skill, energy and focus. There’s much more that happens behind the scenes than we think, and I know you’ll enjoy hearing this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!

Meet Nesa Rassouli, Founder and CEO of NOMAD, a sustainable fashion brand. Nesa  followed her dreams to establish her own company with a purpose and do something not many fashion brands have succeeded in doing - listen to her journey exclusively on the show!

Marina Bruce, also known as Desert Diva, knows everything there is to know about Emirati heritage. An accredited Abu Dhabi desert tour guide, Marina’s love for the UAE goes beyond what you might think. Have a listen to her episode to find out what inspired her love for Abu Dhabi!

Calling all cat lovers! Cami O’Hara is a special guest on today’s episode of the podcast for one important reason: she’s a badass vet mechanic who loves taking care of cats. How many cats does she and her husband house in ONE villa? What does a routine look like when it comes to taking care of so many animals? Find out exclusively on #aroundtheemiratespodcast!

You need to meet Andrea Anstiss! Andrea is a triple threat - as a psychotherapist, Holotropic Breathwork facilitator AND author, there’s so much to her incredible story!  Watch her interview on #aroundtheemiratespodcast to hear about her journey, her book “Juicy Life” and much more!

Komal Chhatwani is the creative mastermind behind Box Vox, a bespoke gifting company based in Dubai that creates the perfect gift for any occasion.  As Founder and CEO, Komal started Box Vox when she noticed a gap in the gifting industry for highly curated gifts for weddings, corporates and other personal events.  Committed to excellence, she followed her passion and decided to be her own boss and...

Meet Sameera Mohammed, an advocate for home schooling! Sameera joined me on Around The Emirates today to talk about why she thinks homeschooling is a great option for kids (if it works for you). I learned so much about this and I’m sure you will too!  Thanks for being on the show!

Indian artist Zahra Goulamhoussen's artwork is influenced by some of her greatest personal interests, including wildlife (lots and lots of lions!) and architecture. But the process of creating her pieces and the incredible attention to detail are truly mesmerizing.  Check out her exclusive interview on the podcast and don’t forget to have a look at her masterpieces!

Thee words: endurance coach; author.  What do these words have in common? The answer is Sara Harris, an incredible woman who is more than inspirational, but also a trailblazer in her own right.  Find out more about how Sara’s journey led her to becoming an endurance coach and author of “my meno bod”, exclusively on Around The Emirates!

Saran Sow - Barry is a badass entrepreneur shifting perspectives on African culture. In honor of Black History Month, I sat down with Saran to hear about how she founded Afro Baobab Events, a first-of-its-kind company which offers the opportunity to engage with African culture by sharing dynamic and creative artistic experiences.  Listen to her full interview - out now!

Hello my awesome listeners! I have a special treat for you today. I’m sharing one of my favorite interviews with Mona Faraj, CEO and Co-Founder, ExploreTECH. This awesome company is the region’s first digital marketplace for hospitality and travel technology.  Listen to find out more about Mona’s entrepreneurial journey!

Naila Shabeer is here for you! As a Life Transformation Coach, Naila is all about helping people address their deepest issues and see the opportunities in life. Her own experience inspired her to take a moment and enjoy life, and help others do the same.   Listen to her beautiful story to understand how she became a coach and make sure you have tissues nearby! Thank you for being you, Naila ♥️

One word - Zarooni.  I’m surprising you all with the beautiful gift of music provided to you by the ever talented and inspiring singer - songwriter, Zarooni.  Listen, and let the sounds of Zarooni’s musical excellence inspire you to have a beautiful weekend ♥️

Calling all cat lovers! This one’s for you! I had the privilege of interviewing Joelle and Maryana, the badass Co Founders of Hope for Strays, a community- led initiative to provide love and support to the stray cats of the Al Zeina area.  Listen to their story and find out how you can help the cats!

It’s time for you all to meet the one and only Sonal Chhibber! What a fantastic guest - she’s both an award- winning journalist AND an entrepreneur. Incredible.  Hear all about Sonal’s love for writing and how her story began by watching her exclusive episode on Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa!

Y’all need to meet Bouchra Rebiai! She is Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Aurora Hikma, the GCC’s first outsourced Arabic messaging department.  Bouchra’s company focuses heavily on raising awareness for the importance of the Arabic language, empowering women, and much more. Listen to the full episode, out now!

Have you ever heard of a transformative expedition? Julie Lewis, a rockstar entrepreneur, has revolutionized expeditions all the way up at Ras Al Khaimah.  But what does that mean and how does she do it? Found out more exclusively with Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa!

Promoting an inclusive environment and a message of love is so important for our community. That’s why I invited Ambreen Suhaib, an advocate for children with special needs, on the show to talk about why we need to be more kind, considerate, and informed about this topic.  Thank you for sharing your story with me and the community!