Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

Calling all women! Have you recently done a Pap smear? In honour of cervical cancer awareness month, I spoke with Dr. Bindiya Jhamb, Consultant Gynecologist, who explained why it’s important for women to regularly get a Pap smear as part of the screening process for early detection of cervical cancer.  Listen to the full interview during this special segment as Dr. Bindiya describes the process an...

Don’t you just love going to the movies? Or catching an episode of your favourite TV show?(I still binge watch FRIENDS!) Ahmed, today’s guest on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa, has the PERFECT story for you ;) As a novelist, script writer and “sometimes” film maker, you won’t believe Ahmed’s incredible journey to success - and it didn’t start out the way you would think! Listen in to his amaz...

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my pleasure to introduce Salha Al Busaidy, author of the recently launched book The End of Summer and one hell of a jazz singer! Salha joined me exclusively on Around The Emirates With Sara Mousa to talk to me about her journey writing her book, what her next chapter will be (pun intended) and we even get a taste of her amazing vocal talents! You know the drill - watch,...

Do you love a beautiful sunset?  How about the impact of a beautiful sunset on your mental health? Veronique de Suerte is an expert in all of the above; she has travelled the world as a photographer chasing sunsets, which has inspired her recent exhibits in Dubai (so cool, right?) as an entrepreneur.  For Veronique, sunsets aren’t just about beauty, but also peace of mind. She uses her photography...

What is one of our biggest global challenges? Managing and reducing our waste so that we can treat our planet with respect and live on it for much longer! Rabih El Chaar knew something had to be done and was inspired to launch Nadeera, a social enterprise which provides innovative, digitally- enabled solutions for solid waste management.  This incredible company works with governments, corporation...

The day has come!  To all my lovely followers, I’m finally giving you the interview you’ve all been waiting for - meet the boss ladies behind SupperClub, Co- Founders Muna and Mehreen. SupperClub is a platform which provides users with exclusive discounts and offers to spas, resorts, restaurants, and more.  How is this platform special, you ask? Great question! SupperClub is a super cool applicati...

Is it time for you to go down on one knee and pop the question? That’s what Caroline can help with - as the founder of Proposal Boutique, a luxury marriage proposal planning company! Listen as Caroline talks to me about her journey to starting the company in Dubai and the remarkable requests she has received as part of the proposal planning process!

We all seek to live healthy and balanced lifestyles, starting with a fitness routine.  But do you think about the mental elements of being healthy, as well as taking care of your body? Yasir Khan is Founder and CEO of Transform Your Body, an international training program that focuses on both your mental motivation to be healthy and the journey to be physically healthy too.  Listen to Yasir’s movi...

In this special second segment of Around The Emirates podcast with Sara Mousa, we hear more about David’s incredible story and journey to recovering from addiction.  Listen to his experiences and find out his word of advice for you!

The journey to recovering from addiction is far from easy, but when you have help, there’s nothing you can’t overcome.  That’s exactly what David Golding’s life mission is - to help people recover from various forms of addiction with his company, Sober Lifestyle Coaching.  David’s story was so touching, the only way I could do the interview justice was to create two parts - today, I have the honou...

Ever wondered about simple steps you could take to feel better about your health - specifically your gut? Well, my gut tells me you’ll love this episode! (pause for laughter). In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Monica Kainth, a nutrition health coach who gave really simple yet powerful tips on how you can improve your gut health, secrets you didn’t know about your body, and much more.  F...

Meet Waleed Shah, an engineer turned photographer, author of Rock Your Ugly, and a creative artist unlike any you’ve ever met.  Waleed talked to me about his journey to becoming a professional photographer, how he created a platform to defy society’s toxic standards of our bodies, and how he’s using the metaverse to truly take his projects to the next level. 

In this special episode of #aroundtheemiratespodcast with Sara, I had the pleasure of connecting with Mohamed Al Fayed, Co Founder and CEO of GrubTech, transforming the future of #food service.  The company has already expanded into 18 countries uniting the latest technology, powerful data and food tech talent under one roof! A tech disruptor, global entrepreneur, digital advisor, visionary, thoug...

Calling all swimmers, meet Will!  Will Walker, the face behind Storm Swimming Consultancy, is a shark conquering the business world.  Listen to his incredible journey as he talks about starting a business during the pandemic, balancing work life with raising his kids (he has had his third baby after recording this episode!) and his advice for running a successful company (hint: it focuses on his s...

Don’t you just love getting your hair done at the salon? It’s an experience in itself, and one that Tara Rose is an expert at providing. As the face behind Tara Rose Salon and the Tara Rose Academy, this entrepreneur is beyond inspirational.  Listen to Tara’s story and how she created an opportunity of a lifetime for herself!

And now, coming to you all the way from Abu Dhabi, the best thing to happen to music since N*SYNC (you can tell what music I’m into!), please welcome Abudeh to the show! A very   gifted musician, songwriter and all around awesome person, Abudeh shared his compelling story, how he felt first picking up a guitar and what music means to him. Listen now!

And part 2 is here!  Listen as I speak with Paula Newby, CEO of PREDIXA, about her journey, how PREDIXA is changing businesses worldwide and why it’s important to prioritize gender equality as well as diversity, equality and inclusion.  Let me know your thoughts!

Did you know there’s a way to transform businesses using the power of AI, helping companies become more inclusive and close the gender gap? This is a topic I keep very close to my heart, and I had the honour of interviewing Paula Newby, CEO of Predixa. AI, a company focusing on doing just that.  Found out more in this special two part segment about how Paula is paving the way for progress in compa...

Have you ever considered the similarities between humans and computers? Maybe you have, but have you considered it as a way to help people?  That’s exactly what Deena, an Emirati mindset coach, is doing with her technique. She’s even tapping into the metaverse.  Want to understand more about what she does? Watch the full episode in the link in bio - you’ll learn much more than you think!

“There has to be more to life than this” What is holistic healing and how does it benefit you? Just ask Sakshi, who has dedicated her life to following her passion, understanding this space and helping her clients feel more powerful and rejuvenated than ever. But this didn’t happen overnight.  Find out what made Sakshi realise her true calling in this episode of the podcast! 

It’s time to celebrate one year of Around The Emirates podcast!  My gift to you amazing followers is a special segment with a fellow podcaster, Anthony, from Atlanta, Georgia, who co-hosts the show Weird Crew Podcast. We talked about our respective podcasting journeys, what we’ve learned along the way and what we see as the future of our shows.  Enjoy the show beautiful people!

Calling all mothers to be! Here’s a segment of Around The Emirates with Sara for you!  In episode 30 of your favorite podcast, I chatted with Sinitta, Founder of Mama Care, a company that provides everything a new mother needs, including post partum essentials. Have you ever heard of a service like that? Me neither! Tune in to hear Sinitta’s personal experience and why she decided it was time to p...

I spoke with my sister, Salma Mousa, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University who will change your perspective on soccer with her research.  Listen to her story as she discusses the journey behind her research papers, which have been featured in global media outlets including Le Figaro, Quarts and The Economist, and how she shines a light on the sport changing the world. Check o...

On this episode of Around The Emirates With Sara, I spoke with Kelly Lundberg, Founder of Brand You Creators, a company specializing in creating personal brands for CEOs and entrepreneurs. But she’s not a typical female entrepreneur - find out how she started, the incredible stories she has to share, and the seven key areas to build a personal brand. Listen to the full interview to find out how yo...

In this Ramadan segment of Around The Emirates With Sara, I went to Washington D.C where I spoke to Hada, founder of Muslim Black Girl Magic.  This awesome platform empowers and inspires Black female Muslims (and all females in general) in more ways than one! Check out the interview to hear more. Ramadan Kareem!