Unfiltered With Mia

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined once again by Sam Daghash to explore one of the biggest challenges most of us face: UNCERTAINTY. With everything happening in the world, from war to global crises and the unpredictability of everyday life, we dive deep into why uncertainty affects us so profoundly, where anxiety and fear really come from, and how we can train our minds to respond diffe...

This episode of Unfiltered with Mia is a special one, as I sit down with someone who has had a huge impact on my own fitness journey—my coach, Ross Gilmour. Before diving into my transformation, we explore Ross's own inspiring story, from leaving Scotland in search of new opportunities to turning his passion for health and fitness into a career dedicated to helping others change their lives. W...

After everything that happened recently, I decided to go back home for a little while… and I realised something I wasn’t fully ready to admit to myself: I had been living in survival mode for much longer than I thought. In this deeply personal solo episode, I open up about emotional exhaustion, living in fight or flight, reconnecting with my roots, and how returning home shifted my entire perspect...

Jamie Hayward’s early years were far from being surrounded by fitness influence, and his journey into the world of health and fitness is definitely not the typical story people expect. Something eventually shifted in Jamie’s life that pushed him toward fitness, but the journey did not stop there.  As he started learning more about the body and his own health, Jamie found himself struggling with ch...

Kas is back on the podcast after over a year… and a lot has changed since then. The first time he came on, we spoke about his decision to leave Dubai, move back to the UK, and the early stages of building Liars & Friends.  Fast forward to today, what started as a simple idea has grown organically into a sold-out experience every single time. But Liars & Friends is more than just a game nig...

In this solo episode of Unfiltered with Mia, I’m sharing a very honest life update. With everything happening in the world and the uncertainty surrounding the current situation in the region, it made me pause and reflect on how quickly life can change.  One moment everything feels normal, and the next we’re reminded that nothing is ever truly guaranteed. This episode is a reminder to myself and to...

In this episode, I sit down with Tunmise and Tom, the founders of Pledge Tao, for a conversation that is real, raw, inspiring, and deeply wholesome. What began as a genuine friendship naturally evolved into a shared vision: To build something meaningful, intentional, and supportive in a city where connection doesn’t always come easily. From that alignment, Pledge Tao was born. We dive into their f...

Grab your cup of tea, cocoa, or any drink you love, today we’re sitting down for a warm and honest life update. 🤍 In this new solo episode, I feel so different from the last time I spoke to you. I’m calmer, more grounded, and finally moving into a space of true peace.  These past weeks took me to one of the lowest moments I’ve had in a long time… but they also taught me how to protect my peace an...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Aaliyah Nooru, a Holistic Transformation Specialist who helps people heal subconscious trauma and manifest the life they truly desire. Aaliyah opens up about her powerful personal journey, from shifting careers, to discovering her curiosity around manifestation, to realising that everything begins within. Her introduction to manifestation wasn’t thr...

She’s back after one full year , and everything has changed. Mariah returns to the podcast as a married woman, now living in Dubai, and fully stepping into her purpose as a relationship and trauma-healing mentor for women. In today’s episode, and I don’t say this lightly, we talk GOLD. We dive deep into values: • Why women lose their values when they haven’t healed • How childhood wounds, patterns...

In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with a truly inspiring couple :  Jessica and Steve,  to talk about their leap of faith and love.  Two years ago, they sold everything in the UK and moved to Dubai to build a new life, a family, and a business together. With kids in tow and Jess now pregnant, they share how they’ve managed to grow a successful business side by side while keeping their relati...

This week on Unfiltered with Mia, we dive into the extraordinary story of Bardha Krasniqi, who went from living her everyday life to suddenly being on millions of Netflix screens in Love Is Blind UK, Season 2. In this Dating Diaries edition, Bardha shares her unfiltered journey, from the moment she applied for the experiment, to stepping into the pods, and living through the whirlwind of emotions...

In this solo episode, I’m stripping it all the way back, just me, unfiltered, sharing where I’m at and how I’ve been feeling lately. This isn’t about pity or seeking validation, it’s about honesty, vulnerability, and staying true to the spirit of Unfiltered with Mia. But I also have something incredibly exciting to share… I’m officially announcing This Is Me - a women-only event happening on Novem...

Jeric is one of the most joyful, fashionable, and hardworking people I know, and his positivity is absolutely contagious.  In this episode, we go beyond the bubbly energy and dive into Jeric’s real and raw story. From leaving the Philippines and building his career in Dubai, to facing one of the scariest moments of his life, a heart attack that completely changed his perspective. Jeric shares how...

In this episode of Unfiltered with Mia, I sit down with Anthony Maher, a young man whose journey took him from Ireland to Dubai, first working as a real estate agent, then as a recruiter, and now stepping into the spotlight for something much bigger: boxing. 🥊At just 23 years old, while many his age were focused on parties and nightlife, Anthony chose a different path, pursuing his passion for bo...

This week, it’s just me and the mic, raw, real, and unfiltered. ✨ In this solo episode, I share the story behind why I decided to rebrand the podcast, the heart behind this new chapter, and the 30 life lessons I’ve learned in my 20s as I step into 30. These lessons are deeply personal: about growth, love, resilience, and building a life true to myself. But that’s not all… I have a big announcemen...

She’s back for round three! In this Dating Diaries episode, I catch up with Marlis Dsouza to spill the tea on dating and situationships in Dubai. 
 From red flags 🚩 to green flags ✅, and all the messy bits in between, we’re talking about the real highs and lows of modern dating. Most importantly, how do you stay positive (and sane!) while waiting for the right relationship to show up?
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In this powerful episode of Unfiltered with Mia, I sit down with Ashley Edelman, a man whose life has been anything but ordinary.  Originally from Australia, Ash began his career in the military before taking an unexpected turn and moving to the UK, where he became both a stripper and an IFBB Pro bodybuilder.  He opens up about how stripping shaped his life, the challenges and lessons that came wi...

Brian Flanagan is back on the podcast!  This time solo, and so much has changed since our last conversation.  From his career growth in real estate, moving from agent to leasing manager to now leasing director, to his evolution as an athlete, progressing from half marathons to marathons to tackling triathlons, Brian’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. We reflect on how these experiences have...

In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Sheridan Mordew — or Sher — a passionate fitness coach originally from the UK, now living in Dubai, and the founder of Shape Up Women’s Club. Sher opens up about her journey — from her early years in the UK to making the bold move to Dubai during the Covid period. We explore how her career in fitness began, her deeply personal experience with body...

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Dating Diaries—a brand new monthly series where we unpack the wild, wonderful, and often confusing world of dating… starting right here in Dubai. Once a month, alongside our usual interviews, we’ll dive into dating stories, personal experiences, red flags, green flags, heartbreaks, lessons, and those hilarious “did-that-just-happen?” moments we’ve all had (or h...

In this episode, I sit down with Sufyan — one of the very first people I met when I moved to Dubai back in 2021.  From day one, he showed me a whole new side of the UAE, and through his lens, I truly fell in love with this country. We've stayed in touch ever since, and now, years later, Sufyan is on a mission. We talk about his journey to discovering his purpose in the world of marketing and p...

In this soul-led episode, I sit down with Lina Lambertini — a true embodiment of beauty, strength, and healing. From the world of international modeling and interior architecture to the deeply sacred path of holistic health, Lina’s story is nothing short of transformational. We dive into her journey of navigating sexual trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic illness — and how she slowly began to recla...

She’s not just back — she’s evolving. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my bestie and returning guest Erica Consoli, who has recently embarked on a powerful new journey. While still running her successful interior design and branding company, Erica has now stepped into a second career as a certified RTT Hypnotherapist and Life Coach — and she's never felt more alig...

🎧Episode Description (EN): In this very special French-language episode, I sit down with Juan Guillerot, a proud Frenchman with a powerful story of growth, change, and vision. We take it back to the beginning—his early years in France and the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset and the person he is today. Juan shares what led him to take the leap and move to Dubai, and what life has looked li...