Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

In this exciting episode of Around The Emirates with Sara, I spoke with the very artistic Omar,  Head of Special Projects at the Abu Dhabi Film Commission! We talked about how Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming one of the most welcoming and important destinations for arts and culture - he even shared a few fun stories about his musical projects including filming music videos with artists such as Now Un...

Join me in episode 25 of Around The Emirates with Sara as I speak with Fatima Al Suwaidi - why did I invite her on my show? Great question! Not only is Fatima a female entrepreneur/fashion designer but she’s also a mother and an orthodontist! To learn more about her story and how she balances these roles, listen to the full episode in the link in bio. 

In this special International Women’s Day segment of Around The Emirates Podcast With Sara,  I spoke with Sarah AlAgroobi, Founder of The Letters Project, a platform for the community to anonymously submit letters across a wide variety of topics that we definitely need to discuss more. Have a listen to why Sarah started this movement and how you should persevere to make a positive impact. 

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Munira Al Sayegh, an independent curator and founder of Dirwaza lab with a keen eye for artistic talents. Munira shared her remarkable story and how she’s shaking up the  arts and culture sector with every move she makes.  Shout out to ACS for connecting us!

Do you love healthy food as much as I do? Then you’ll love this episode with Dina, a certified nutritionist who has a passion for whipping up delicious, healthy recipes for her clients. But that wasn’t always Dina’s career - find out her story and how she switched paths at the height of the pandemic. Enjoy the interview! 

In the first international segment of Around The Emirates Podcast with Sara, I spoke with Addy, a London- based, award-winning communications and brand reputation expert on the importance of reputation management, taking a strategic approach for your career, and the power of being an open person. Thanks for being on the show!

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Claudia, a body and confidence life coach who shared her inspiring story about how she changed her life to live for HER - and how she can help you do the same. We also talked about the importance of prioritizing mental health, how to deal with stressful situations and much more!

The first episode of 2022 of Around The Emirates Podcast is with the phenomenal female entrepreneur Elinor, the face behind Olew hair products for curly haired beauties! Listen as Elinor describes her story starting her business in her kitchen and how she came to truly understand what consumers look for.  

And here’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for! You’re in for a real treat as I interview Ghaliaa, an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer who can play several instruments that will blow you away! Listen as we discuss her path to fame, what she discovered about herself in the process and how you can pursue your passions your own way. 

Meet Grace, the founder of Beachseventysix, an eco friendly beach lifestyle brand! If that wasn’t awesome enough, she’s also the genius behind The Natural Pier, an e-commerce multi brand platform focused on sustainability ♥️ listen in as we talk about Grace’s journey in fashion, why she chose to focus on sustainability and what you need to know about shopping smart.

On this incredible episode of the show I spoke with Mira, one of the founders of Nectar Juice Bar and a fellow graduate of ACS (woohoo!) about how she and her business partner thought of the concept for the restaurant, what healthy food means to her, and why you should couple your passion with your business idea too.

In this episode of the podcast, interviewed the talented Chef Carmen, a chef with a passion for pastries! We talked about her wealth of experience around the world, the crazy requests for dessert options (listen and laugh with me later) and the exciting work she does at Brix restaurant. 

Aaaaand here’s part 2 of my interview with Dedra - this time, with a special competition! In this segment, Dedra takes me through her journey through publishing her various books (from horror to kid’s stories, she’s got it all!) plus her cookbook, Breaking Bread Around The World, which is what I’ve been posting about the last few weeks.  To win a SIGNED COPY of Dedra’s cookbook, you must answer BO...

Surprise! I’ve recorded another special segment on Around The Emirates just for you - this time we’re talking to Mary in honour of breast cancer awareness month. Click on the link in bio to hear about Mary’s journey, how she stays positive and the different ways you can help too. Don’t forget to self examine, ladies! 

In this episode of the podcast (a two part segment!) I interviewed @dedrastevenson, an award-winning screenwriter and published author who’s son, @ibrahim_maseeh_art, is diagnosed with autism. Listen in as I ask her about her short film “Lemonade” dedicated to raising awareness for autism, advice she has for other parents and what YOU need to know about the word “autism”. Link in bio for the full...

In honour of World Mental Health Day, I invited Amy, the kick ass female entrepreneur behind Project bYouty (yes you read that correctly!), a Dubai-based e-commerce retailer for beauty and wellness brands. She talked to me about how she started in the industry, the message behind the name of the brand embedded in every product and her advice on how to maintain mental health as a businesswoman. 

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Emily, a marine biologist, who talks to me about animal and environment conservation on world animal day. We touched on the impacts of not disposing of face masks properly, the consequences of single use materials and what we can collectively do differently to make a difference. 

Calling all vegans! In this episode of Around The Emirates I spoke with Liz, also known as Vegan Kids Dubai, who talks about her journey in practicing a plant based diet, how her kids decided to follow her lead and delicious recipes on her website for you to try! 

The episode you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Watch as I interview Omar Qirem, CEO of Edelman Middle East, in a special pop up episode of Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa.

Watch as I interview Meher Mirchandani, a transformative coach, mental health expert and published author who talks me through her journey to writing her book, starting a new business and raising awareness for the power of self love. 

Watch as I interview Emma Brain about her awesome background in entertainment including acting, radio, voiceovers and more!

The day you've all been waiting for is here! Watch part 2 of my exciting interview with Hadif where he dives into his experience working in healthcare and how he overcame the most unexpected challenges. Thank you for being on the show! Do you know anyone who wants to be on the show? Drop me an email at aroundtheemiratespodcast@gmail.com! 

Christmas came early! I couldn’t wait to share this episode with you all so I decided to post EARLY and create not only one part, but two! I sat with a very special guest and fellow sand viper, Hadif Zamzam, who talked to me about his early start in real estate and how one project inspired him to expand his horizons into hospitality. But wait - there’s more! Tune into part 2 next week as he shares...

Back by popular demand is the one and onlyJessica Saunders who I interviewed at the beautiful Seven Wellness Center! We talked about a female empowerment workshop she’s hosting on August 13 called “Ignite your inner Goddess”, why it’s important we take action to support and empower women in our community and what we can do to be part of this movement. 

He’s been to how many countries?  Listen as I interview Lars Heesbeen who talks about where he’s traveled to, how his international experience led him to join the hospitality industry and the important message he has for you.