Rooted Within with Lili & Dan

A highly recommended guest joins this week's episode of Rooted Within. Some call him a Monk with Braids and others- Lighthouse. Sahil Mohan, a Mental Health Advocate and Life Coach, joins us to share his story while shedding some light on mental health awareness with an emphasis on spirituality. On this episode Sahil discusses; The Power of Mind and Habits Exploring Mental Health Struggles, Bullyi...

In the Rooted Within studio Lili & Dan are joined by the co-founder of the UAE's first fully female-owned football club, Onyx FC, Georgia Adderley. On this episode Georgia discusses; Breaking her wrist during a photo-shoot The story behind Onyx FC The Growth of Women's Football in the UAE The Impact of Mental Health in Football Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on her football Continuous Glucose Monit...

On this episode of Rooted Within, Lili & Dan sit down with Hydyy. Hydyy is a self-made musician and entrepreneur who found himself in crippling debt in his attempt to pave his own life-path, separate from his father's shadow. In this episode, you will hear insights regarding the mistakes an ambitious entrepreneur can make as they start their career and how our guest is recovering from his fina...

We welcome the amazing Kelly Lundberg onto Rooted Within, who is a fellow podcast host, business mentor, personal brand coach, style expert and influencer. As the founder of the Middle East’s first styling agency, Kelly shares the story of how she completed her transformation from a flight-attendant to a successful businesswoman. And now she is able to help entrepreneurs grow their personal brand...

On this episode we are joined by Abdul Rahman, a visionary who was diagnosed to have autism and strives to formulate a plan for society, to make it more inclusive for other people of determination. In this podcast, Abdul discusses; The issues faced by a person with Autism within a school environment. The 5 different levels of Autism. Talking to the Sheikh about Autism awareness. Spreading awarenes...

Lili and Dan welcome Hafsa Qadeer onto Rooted Within, who is the founder of ImInclusive – the UAE’s top Disability Inclusive Employment Platform.  Being at the forefront of inclusivity in the UAE, Hafsa is spearheading the movement that is transforming society’s view on people of determination while helping them get employed and follow their dream careers.  On this episode, Hafsa discuss...

On this episode we are joined by Milly Larmer, who is the Partnerships, Sponsorships & Operations Manager for renowned charity Gulf For Good. Milly loves pretty much any activity that will get her outdoors and pushing her limits. Having trekked across the Indian Himalayas, travelled to many parts of the world, and taken on the role of Trek Leader for the Women’s Heritage Walk, a 125KM hike acr...

Lili & Dan welcome Josh McCartney onto Rooted Within, who is a memory & public speaking coach. He successfully coaches entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, & CEOs to improve their ability to speak with confidence to grow their business & career. On this episode Josh discusses; His transition from Singer to a Memory and Public Speaking Coach. His personal development Dealing wit...

We welcome the incredibly inspiring Tala Badri onto the Rooted Within podcast. Tala is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Musical Arts (CMA). Born and educated in Dubai, Tala studied music at Royal Holloway, University of London. What makes her all the more special is that she is the only female Emirati music graduate. In this episode Tala discusses; Meeting King Charles & Ca...

On today's episode, Lili & Dan chat with the larger than life Josh Wilson. MD of Wilson Worldwide, his very own award winning production company that has produced TV shows for major networks such as the BBC, Disney, National Geographic to name but a few. But life wasn't always plain sailing, he spoke humbly about spending weeks having to sleep on his office floor as he had nowhere to live. Thr...

Today, we have the inspiring belly dancer and breast cancer survivor Milla Tenorio in the Rooted Within studio. Milla's resilience inspired us, and is the perfect guest to inspire you this International Women's Week.   On this Episode Milla discusses;  The opportunity that brought her to the Middle East Living in Yemen Her breast cancer diagnosis Opening Cafe de la Danse  The i...

In this episode, Lili & Dan sit with Reim El Houni, the founder of hugely successful media production company Ti22 Films. In this episode, you will hear so many insights into how to make it in the media industry, but what sets Reim apart from the rest, is her persistence. In this episode you will hear; Her childhood obsession with WWF Her first job at MBC How she got an internship at the BBC T...

Lili & Dan open the podcast with the incredibly open guest Tony Sului. Tony is a mindset mentor from incredibly humble beginnings who, in 2014, answered a job advert in pursuit of a new life in the Middle East. In this episode Tony discusses; How little he knew about the Middle East His challenging upbringing Identity & Culture How his family reacted to his mothers unplanned pregnancy Copi...

Lili & Dan begin this brand new podcast by discussing why they have decided to make this podcast and why now. Both hosts have been on a journey of self discovery and are very open to the amount of help they are still receiving to take control of their mental health. Dan talks about his journey to finding a more meaningful life and the steps is taking to get there, where Lili opens up about the...

Rooted Within is a podcast that shines a spotlight on positive change-makers, sharing their stories of legacy, inspiration, and impact. Hosted by Lili & Dan, each episode features inspiring conversations and interviews with individuals who have made their dreams a reality, exploring their journeys, mindset shifts, and what motivated them. You will discover stories that resonate and relate to y...