The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik

Midzi, originally from Zimbabwe and now based in Dubai, started Deeper Beauty out of her own frustration with skincare. She struggled to find products that truly worked for her skin, particularly SPFs that didn't leave a white case. A reminder of how we're still overlooking a majority of the population in 2025. That experience pushed her to create something better: a universal, science-b...

Misha Akbar’s journey has always been about resilience and finding her own voice. She grew up moving a lot—11 schools across the Middle East and India—so adapting to new places and people became second nature. But behind that constant change, she was also dealing with anxiety and depression, while cultural taboos around mental health made it hard to talk about what she was going through. During th...

What does it really take to build an AI platform for mental and emotional health - especially for the Middle East? In this episode, I chat with Lorand Minyo, founder of an Neveli Health. We dig into the vision, the technology, the company setup, and the cultural hurdles - while also challenging the hype and exploring what it means to truly serve users in this region. We get candid about the realit...

Why do women like Shakira Khan (Love Island UK) always get scapegoated - on TV, at work, in life?  On this unfiltered UnEdit solo episode, I break down the Love Island drama, naming the uncomfortable reality: society loves to blame the 'other.' From Shakira to my own lived experience, we explore the ugly truth behind modern-day public shaming - racism, misogyny, authenticity and the endl...

"We don’t rise to our goals - we fall to our standards." This week on The Wellness Edit , I sat down with Asher Kennedy, Founder of Level One Coaching, for an honest, energising conversation about health, habits, and self-leadership. We unpack why most “fitness plans” don’t stick, how to build systems that actually hold you , and why keeping it simple is sometimes the smartest move. From...

In this episode of The Wellness Edit , I sit down with Lamis Abualkheir - Founder of FoodSwap, the AI-powered app redefining how we navigate food choices. From cutting your restaurant meal search time from 20 minutes to 90 seconds, to helping restauranteurs tell their stories behind their brands, FoodSwap is more than just a nutrition tracker - it’s a movement toward smarter, more personalised, li...

Most startups build features. I’m building a system. In this solo episode, I share why I’ve decided to structure Anaya as an Operating System (OS) - and why more early-stage founders are thinking this way. I explain what an OS model actually is (in simple terms), why it matters more than ever for multi-dimensional platforms in complex spaces like health and wellness, and how you can apply this thi...

In this episode, I sit down with Vince Aidoo - founder of Sumthing New, The Digest, and The Routine Check - to dive into what it actually takes to build meaningful community in Dubai. We explore the real challenges of loneliness, disconnection, and constant movement that so many expats and founders experience in the UAE, and how Vince is using simple, in-person experiences to help people find conn...

Pondering my journey as an expat of 3 years in this episode. Some honest advice, learnings along the way, and my future plans.  What we cover: [1:00] My background in the UK and what pushed me to explore Dubai [3:00] The reality of moving post-COVID, including financial and emotional prep [7:00] My first job here, visa headaches, and how I got through those early months [12:00] Living in an Airbnb...

In this episode of The Wellness Edit, I sit down with Mirna Mneimneh, the co-founder of Elggo, an edtech platform de-stigmatising the region's attitude to youth's mental health. We dive into how Elggo is changing the game for schools, bringing tailored, bitesize courses to help kids navigate their mental health with confidence and compassion. Tune in for a candid conversation about the f...

What does it take to build a personalised skincare brand in a region as diverse as the UAE?  In this episode, Kam sits down with Dina Sidani , founder of Ilik Health , to explore the story behind her brand - from the personal frustrations that sparked the idea, to what it really means to deliver customised skincare in a market full of generic solutions and unverified wellness advice. We unpack:  –...

Hello friends 🌻 Thought I'd introduce myself and my "why" behind Anaya (my business), this new podcast series "The Wellness Edit" and my plans for bringing value to your eyes and ears so you can take control of your wellbeing, and lead a more fulfilling life. Can't wait to show you more 🫶🏽 Kam x 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple & everywhere you liste...