The Come Alive Podcast with Meher Mirchandani

A dynamic entrepreneur, INSEAD MBA, and mother of three - Yulia Fedorishina is the force behind Ribambelle, a beloved family-centered brand that grew from a single idea into a thriving network of businesses across Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Her story is one of bold reinvention: from the structured world of PwC to the unpredictable terrain of entrepreneurship; from young corporate p...

A visionary leader, educator, and mental health advocate - Muzaffar Ali Bukhari is rewriting what it means to live a life of purpose. From achieving early success in the high-stakes world of global finance to stepping away from it all, Muzaffar followed his calling to transform Pakistan’s education and mental health landscape. Today, through Veritas Learning Circle, he has touched the lives of tho...

A business visionary, educator, and lifelong learner - Navin Valrani is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Al Shirawi Group, one of the UAE’s most respected family business conglomerates, and the CEO of Arcadia Education. Navin blends business acumen with a deep passion for purpose-driven leadership and learning. Guided by the values of his father and the founders of Al Shirawi, Navin...

What happens when tradition meets innovation? In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 18 of the Come Alive Podcast, Meher sits down with Mahmood “Moodi” Ali Shah Bukhari - FinanceAsia’s Best CEO 2022 - for a conversation on building resilience, redefining leadership, and transforming how people in Pakistan access financial markets. Moodi shares how his journey began with the humblest of task...

Can you build a thriving business without sacrificing what matters most? In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 17, Meher is joined by Abhishek Shah, co-founder of RSA Global, for a powerful conversation on conscious leadership, team culture, and creating a life your family understands and connects with. They explore the impact of continuous learning, building partnerships rooted in trust,...

What if the real risk is staying comfortable? How do you know when it’s time to leap into something new? In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 16, Meher is joined by Sonia Gokhale - a driven leader who made the bold move from a stable corporate role to building her own business from the ground up. Together, they explore the real conversations behind taking risks, stepping into male-dominat...

What if breaking is the first step to becoming whole? How can embracing imperfection unlock deeper creativity and personal growth? What stories do our broken pieces tell - and how do they help us shine? In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 15, we’re thrilled to feature Roksana Ciurysek Gedir, an artist whose powerful work explores the beauty and strength found in being broken. Roksana ref...

What does it take to lead authentically without losing sight of yourself?​ How can we find success while staying true to who we are?​ What role does self-care play in our personal and professional journeys?​ ​ In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 14, we’re excited to feature Niousha Ehsan, CEO of LINKVIVA, a visionary leader who is reshaping the way we think about leadership and success.​...

What drives true leadership in business?​ How do you prepare for success when the world is unpredictable?​ What role does emotional intelligence play in shaping the future of companies?​​In this week’s YPO Special, Season 2, Episode 13, we’re excited to feature Noor Sweid, a trailblazing investor and founder of one of the region's most innovative investment firms.​​Noor opens up about the impo...

What fuels a leader’s journey? How do you make tough decisions under pressure? Can fear be a driving force for success? This week, as we celebrate Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to bring you Episode 12 of our YPO Special, Season 2, featuring Mona Ataya, founder of Mumzworld. Mona shares how fear has been a driving force in her journey, making tough, high-risk decisions that led her business to new he...

Discover the remarkable journey of a leading UAE lawyer Rindala Beydoun who balances running successful law offices in Dubai and Lebanon while making a profound humanitarian impact. In this powerful episode, learn how she transformed from a strict leader to an empathetic force, revolutionizing workplace culture and crisis response. Order my book 'Come Alive: Don't Just Exist' here: htt...

How do you stay motivated when everything feels against you?​ What do you do when setbacks keep knocking you down?​ How do you overcome challenges that feel impossible?​​In this episode of our YPO Special, Season 2, Nael Mustafa, CEO of GFH Partners and CIO of Real Estate at GFH Financial Group, shares his powerful insights on overcoming life’s hurdles. Nael talks about resilience, embracing the j...

Can women truly have it all?​ Can they balance everything and build their dreams?​ How does living in the UAE empower women to achieve more? ​ ​ In Episode 09 of our YPO Special, Season 2, Dr. Vandana Gandhi, CEO & Founder of British Orchard Nursery UAE, opens up about her journey—through ups and downs, challenges and victories—and how she thrived every day with positivity to grow her business...

Can you truly heal without addressing the root of your pain? ​ What happens when you get so accustomed to pain that it becomes part of your identity? ​ How do unspoken emotional struggles impact your overall well-being? ​ ​ In this episode, Ali Habaj, visionary founder of Whispering Tribe, philanthropist, and consciousness seeker, delves into his transformative journey. He shares the powerful real...

Can work-life balance truly exist when you're chasing your dreams?​ How do you commit to building a brand and stay resilient despite setbacks?​ What happens when a health scare makes you rethink success?​ ​ In this episode, Yunib Siddiqui, CEO of Jones the Grocer, shares his incredible journey of building a brand from ground up while navigating the struggles of personal health. From surviving a ra...

Is it hard to be part of a family business?​ How do you push each other to new heights, make tough decisions, and preserve relationships?​ ​ Family businesses can be uniquely challenging, but it’s all about navigating through obstacles together, with respect and unwavering support.​ ​ 🎙️ Tune into Episode 06 of our YPO Special, Season 2, featuring Vikram Shroff, Director at Regal, as he shares his...

Are you giving yourself the same care you give others? How can self-discovery change everything? What does a healthy relationship with yourself look like? Join us for Episode 5 of our YPO Special, Season 2, with Adriana Usvat, Founder and Managing Partner of FLC Marketing Group. In this episode, Adriana shares her journey toward self-love, self-discovery, and why building a relationship with yours...

Can women truly have it all?​ Why is self-care essential for women?​ Should we pursue success, or let it shape us?​ ​ Join us for Episode 4 of our YPO Special, Season 2, featuring Helen Bannayan, Founder and CEO of Emulsion Cosmetics and YPO Regional Chair for MENA.​ In this episode, Helen shares her career journey and how she built Emulsion into the thriving company it is today. She discusses the...

How can women thrive in a male-dominated industry? ⁠​ How do you balance the many roles of an entrepreneur, mother, and wife? ⁠​ How do you prioritize self-love and make it the foundation of your life?⁠​ ​Tune in to Episode 3 of our YPO special with Bhavna Goel, President and Vice Chairperson at Shreeyam Power and Steel Industries. Discover how she navigated the steel industry, honored her father'...

How do you recognize and accept your weaknesses as an entrepreneur? ​ Do you foster a company culture that encourages your team to buy into your vision? ​ How do you adapt yourself and your business to the latest technological advancements?​​ Tune in to Episode 2 of our YPO special season 2 with Jason English, Chief Eco-System Officer and Co-founder of CG Tech, CEO of Al Laith,and author of The Or...

How do you manage your energy to juggle multiple roles as a woman? ​ What helps you thrive rather than just survive in your life journey? ​ Do you have clear goals you're chasing?​ ​Tune in to our YPO special season, with Christine Assouad, CEO of Dunkin' Lebanon & Semsom, and Founder of The Empowering Tribe & Her Book Club.​ ​In this episode, Christine shares her journey as a mom...

How do you juggle the roles of author, chef, mother, and CEO simultaneously?​ Amidst all the chaos, how do you prioritize yourself?​ What is your connection with the food you consume?​ ​ Tune in to the fifth episode of The Come Alive Podcast with special guest Zara Abdallah @cookingwithzahra, Founder @zahraskitchen.ae and Creative Director @wildspatula.​ In this episode, Zahra shares her journey a...

How do you tackle challenges as a CEO?​ What does success look like to you?​ Join us for the fourth episode of The Come Alive Podcast with special guest Leila Al Marashi, CEO & Founder of CADO Gifting LLC Instagram link.​ Leila shares her journey as an entrepreneur, discussing how she tackles challenges as a CEO and defines success.​ Discover Leila's insights on starting, launching, market...

As a CEO, do you focus on your visibility? ​ Do you leverage social media for business development? ​ What kind of content is in your strategy?​ ​ Join us for the third episode of The Come Alive Podcast with special guest Reim El Houni, CEO of https://www.instagram.com/ti22films/ , CEO of https://www.instagram.com/dubaiondemand/ , Executive Producer at https://www.instagram.com/dubaionetv/ , and R...

Do we prioritize our health?​ Do we care for our mental well-being?​ Are we constantly pushing our mind and body beyond their limits?​ Join us for the second episode of The Come Alive Podcast with our special guest, Mitun De Sarkar, Clinical Dietitian and CEO of https://www.instagram.com/simplyhealthyf.i.t/ and https://www.instagram.com/simplyhealthybymitun/. Mitun shares her insights on health, h...