Executive Layover: Her Edition

In this episode, we sit down with Mariam a student and business owner living in Denmark who’s in her “try everything” era. While finishing her E-commerce degree, she’s also managing a healthcare business and growing as a content creator. We talk about the mindset it takes to juggle it all, why who you surround yourself with can either cap you or stretch you, and how reflection has helped her figur...

In this episode we sit down with Iman, a self-taught makeup artist and modest performancewear founder of Quwa. She joins us to talk about building gear that covers without compromise, beauty that survives real workouts, and the grit it takes to learn as you go. Listen as she discusses overcoming failure, building a supportive team, creating a brand with purpose, and balancing motherhood, entrepren...

On this episode we’re joined by Yumna, founder of Running on Empty and Stride Hijab. She opens up about easing back into movement after birth, building a sisterhood for women who run, and designing modest active caps that honour faith and performance. We talk postpartum comeback without pressure, mental health that fits real life, and starting a simple “talk time” ritual that keeps you grounded.

On this episode we’re joined by Aanisah, founder of Persona Beauty. She opens up about getting married young, navigating early motherhood, and learning to lead - at home and at work. We get into the real stuff: identity after kids, partnership in marriage, building a business without losing yourself, and the quiet discipline it takes to start again.

Meet Kay & Fae, why we created Executive Layover: Her Edition , what the show covers (career growth, negotiation, systems, money, travel, motherhood), and a short segment on imposter syndrome - triggers, tells, and counter-moves. Don't forget to follow and subscribe!