Who said what? With Heba and Nira

In this animated episode, Heba and Nira dive headfirst into the great debate on New Year’s resolutions. Heba loves them; Nira can’t stand them. They explore whether resolutions are overrated, why they spark change for some, and the evolution of goals over the years. From classic fitness resolutions to emotional, spiritual, and minimalist goals like decluttering and giving back, they tackle it all....

In this festive and heartfelt episode, Heba and Nira sit down with their mom, Fadia, to talk all things holidays. From baking memories and evolving traditions to the influence of social media, Fadia reflects on the simplicity of the past and how nothing in life is constant. The trio shares laughs over Thanksgiving in Egypt, dreams up ideal Christmas vacations, and debates which traditions they’d c...

Get ready for some holiday fun and laughter! In this episode, we dive into everything that makes the holiday season both magical and stressful. From our Thanksgiving traditions and awkward Christmas party stories to some cringey gift receiving moments. We talk about the ups and downs of this time of year, tips for avoiding embarrassing social moments, and how to navigate the holiday season. Plus,...

In this episode, we sit down with Ali Ali, the award-winning Egyptian-born filmmaker and creative director behind some of the most iconic ads in recent history—including the viral sensation Never Say No to Panda . Ali takes us on a journey through his fascinating career, from his early days as an art director at Leo Burnett to becoming one of the top 10 most awarded film directors in the world. We...

In this episode of  Who Said What? , we dive into the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause—often dubbed the twin sister of puberty. Join us as we laugh, vent, and get real about the crazy changes our bodies go through during this natural phase of life. We open up about our own experiences, and explore the wild emotional swings, physical symptoms, and even the unexpected sense of liber...

In this candid episode of Who Said What? With Heba & Nira , we sit down with the dynamic Dina El Khachab – co-founder of Eklego Design an award-winning Cairo-based architecture, interior, and furniture design firm – to explore the nuances of partnership, adaptation, and aging gracefully. Dina opens up about her transition from Canada to Egypt, sharing how cultural differences reshaped her pers...

In this episode, Heba and Nira dive deep into the journey of their former business venture, The Four Fat Ladies bakery – TFFL – which they launched from their shared passion for cooking. From the early days to the hurdles of scaling up, they share the highs, the hard truths, and the valuable lessons learned. What started as a dream became an intense lesson in business, family, and resilience. Toge...

In this exciting episode, we welcome an old friend who was one of the pioneers of social media in Egypt. Starting his journey at a young age, he has navigated the ever-evolving landscape of digital platforms and built an impressive career before even completing college. Join us as we dive into his inspiring story, exploring his intelligence, ambition, and humble approach to success. He shares valu...

In this compelling episode, Heba and Nira dive deep into the complex world of fame and its impact on both personal and professional lives. We explore the recent allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs and examine how these revelations reflect broader issues within Hollywood, and people in power. Join us as we discuss the seductive allure of fame, the responsibility that comes with it, and the distu...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friend, Maha Abouelenein, a communications PR executive whose impressive roster of clients reads like a who's who of industry leaders. With a career marked by bold turns and strategic pivots, Maha embodies the spirit of resilience, consistently returning to the spotlight bigger and stronger than before. We dive into her newly launched book, "7 Rules of Se...

Welcome to Season 2 of our podcast! In this episode, we’re reflecting on our summer experiences—sharing our highlights, funny mishaps, and everything in between. Join us for our chaotic and sisterly banter as we kick off another season of Who Said What?! it’s all about everything and nothing at all!

Join us for our Season 1 finale, as we look back on this super fun ride we’ve embarked on together. From some of our behind-the-scenes moments; to our favorite episodes; to a sneak peek for what we have in store for Season 2! We are gearing up for even more fun and interesting topics and exciting guests after the summer break, stay tuned! Summer plans anyone?

In this episode, Clair Seffeen talks to us about her long-standing career in the fashion industry, how she started off in Dubai for 10 years before moving to Egypt; and how the fashion industry in Egypt has come a long way since she moved here. She founded Design Narratives, a platform to help new and already-established entrepreneurs in the fahsion industry to develop their concept and branding a...

Heba and Nira dive headfirst into celebrity gossip, the saga that is Ben Affleck and jLo and the rumors surrounding their marriage these days. Get ready to indulge in the guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip with us. But it's not all about the A-listers! We also share words of wisdom imparted by Jerry Seinfeld - “when did people get so fixated on money”.  And Nira shares with us some of her favorit...

Heba and Nira select some of the top questions they’ve received from listeners and answer them. We really enjoyed hearing from you, and answered the questions as best we could, genuinely, and from the heart. We would love to hear everyone’s feedback. And please keep those questions coming.

Nira talks about her trip to Vegas and compares it to Dubai. Heba hasn’t been to Vegas, but talks about her love for Dubai and the warm fuzzy feelings she gets from visiting the city every once in a while. And of course, it would be unlike them if they didn’t go off on a tangent, and speak about nails and busted toes? Hmmm.. what’s that all about?

This is a controversial topic for Nira and Heba, they are women in their forties and are aware that so many women their age and younger get cosmetic enhancements, yet they prefer to age naturally. They discuss the pros and cons and don’t shy away from sharing their personal opinions. Nira is completely ok with aging naturally, yet Heba is insecure about it, especially given her status as a mother...

Our conversation with Jeneen continues, and we talk about marriage, relationships and “the secret sauce” to keeping it alive and kicking.. The secret is there is no secret. We talk about how the dating scene has evolved over the years and how Nira and Jeneen have themselves shifted as their self-awareness has grown and how that has affected what they look for in a partner/companion/boyfriend.  

“I revealed too much too soon, I was emotionally slutty”, Carrie from Sex & The City’s quote pretty much sums up the theme of our conversation with Jeneen. We spoke about everyone and everything, and I have to say we were very comfortable airing out our dirty laundry. The men, the dates, the disasters oh my! To be continued.

According to Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler, birth order does in fact affect your personality. Firstborns are usually overachievers, tend to be CEOs, and have higher IQs. The middle child tends to be more rebellious and a people pleaser, while the youngest ones are more likely to be risk takers and without a care in the world. Nira and Heba discuss how birth order has in fact shaped their char...

So how did it go? Did we lose or gain weight during Ramadan.. Which shows did everyone watch, which ones were good? And of course it wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t talk about food and Ramadan desserts.. Weigh in on Heba and Nira’s thoughts of Ramadan this year. 

What starts off as a boring topic of travel, favorite destinations, and potential places to go after Ramadan, ends up in a whole lot of amusing and at times aimless banter between Heba and Nira. And at certain moments, it gets a little tense between them, shocker! Keep listening, it gets more amusing by the minute, and someone finally comes out of the spliff smoking closet.. oops, did I ruin it?

Part Two with Aly El Etriby. On this episode, Heba and Nira discuss with Aly their favorite topic – relationships. We discuss relationships in this part of the world; what it’s like dating nowadays; the expectations we have; the traditions we have to navigate; and how relationships and dating have shifted over the past few decades in Egypt and the Middle East.

Part One. After working with Aly for a few years at The Four Fat Ladies, Nira and I knew that long after leaving the company, we found a life long friend in Aly. We sit with Aly and take a deep dive into his entire life in one long sitting. No filters, we go from topic to topic, first discussing Ramadan and the foods we crave; weight loss; to living it up in your 30s and partying with friends.

What do you look forward to most in Ramadan? And least .. Heba and Nira ramble on about what Ramadan means to them, and of course as usual, they take a trip down memory lane.