Making Things Happen

She is determined, loves what she does and certainly knows how to make things happen in the world of PR. Rutuja Marfatia is a PR and communications expert with over a decade’s experience building impactful narratives and shaping brands. She is the founder of Waffle Communications , a UAE-based agency known for delivering thoughtful, results-driven campaigns. Rutuja is known for her attention to de...

In this episode, you’re going to be meeting Sumaa Tekur , a writer and editor. She is the author of four books including ⁠'Table for One: A Solo Living Manual for the Curious Indian Woman' which we will be exploring in this episode. Sumaa started her professional career as a journalist working at leading Indian publications like The Times of India, Deccan Herald, Femina and DNA. She holds...

In this episode, I speak with Yamna Naveed Khan , the Transformation Lead Manager at SITA , a world-leading specialist in air transport communications and IT. Yamna leads SITA’s Innovation, Strategy and Partnerships across Middle East and Africa. For the past 10+ years, she has worked in digital transformation and with tech startups. Yamna led the first FinTech Accelerator in Saudi Arabia and has...

In this episode, you’re going to hear from Sally Maier-Yip , the Founder & Managing Director of 11K Consulting , a China-specialist communications consultancy which she founded in 2015. Based in London and Shanghai, Sally and her team garner awareness for brands looking to target Chinese investors and high-net-worth-individuals, and her agency does so through delivering tailored communications...

In challenging job markets, many professionals increasingly connect with recruiters as a pathway to land the job of their dreams. Yet if you speak to job seekers, most will have very mixed reviews of their experiences connecting with recruiters; some common quips are as follows: "I'm sick of being ghosted by recruiters." "You can email a recruiter or drop them a message on LinkedIn, but don't hold...

It’s been a while since my last episode… four months to be precise. Well, I’ve been busy ‘making things happen’ as I settle into a new job and home after a relocation. That brings me to presenting the next episode of my podcast. Grab a coffee and spend the next 40+ minutes listening to my chat with Rebecca How. She recently started her own company called How Consulting where through targeted coach...

I'm excited to introduce to you my next guest, Asim Burney, a multi-hyphenate. He's the Founder and Managing Director of Digital Age Research , a London-based market research company with a client portfolio including brands like BBC, Microsoft and Nestle. As a South Asian with roots in Pakistan and Europe, Asim's lived experiences and passion for inclusivity have him to launch his second venture -...

Would you like to meet a no-nonsense HR leader? Let me introduce you to Agni Skafidas. Agni is an HR director with 20 years of experience and a 'roll-up your sleeves' and 'get things done' mindset. It's what I love about her, and why I wanted to interview her on my podcast. Currently the People Director for two German companies by Tinsa, a Spanish real estate firm, Agni has for...

A university lecturer, podcast host, digital magazine curator, saxophone player and entrepreneur, you want to hear Steve’s advice on how he goes about making things happen. Steve (Stephen King) is the professor I never had but wish I did. He's a Senior Lecturer at the Middlesex University Dubai where he is the academic lead on the BA (Hon) Advertising, PR and Branding programme. After almost a...

If you have a growth mindset, want to develop your conviction, or simply want to hear people's journeys as they make things happen, this podcast is for you. I'm Hanisha Lalwani, creator and host of this podcast. There's obviously a reason it's called 'Making Things Happen' - I resonate strongly with this phrase. I am all about making things happen - it could be bringing ide...

In my very first episode, I speak to Alex Malouf , a prolific PR and communications leader in the Middle East and Africa region. His most recent role was Executive Director shaping the communications strategy for Ceer , Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle brand. With two decades of experience, a growing list of certifications, and board memberships, Alex is known for sparking discussions, pu...