Afternoons with Helen Farmer

07 March 2024: Dr. Yasmin El-Rouby is an eye doctor practicing in Canada and Abu Dhabi. She runs a non-profit to prevent blindness and authored the Misty Mole picture book series. Dana Elena Musoiu is the founder of Mumpreneurs UAE, a community of over 4700 mother entrepreneurs in the UAE. Chatting to her ahead of an upcoming event honoring the Unsung SHEroes of the UAE. 

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06 March 2024: We spoke with some Sage Clinics team, featuring Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gurveen Ranger, Psychologist Hiba Salem, and Consultant Dietician Hala El-Shafie, discussed identity and body image ahead of their women's workshop. They explored common concerns about self-care, multiple roles, and reconnecting with authenticity. Their insights aimed to empower women and promote self-awareness. Joyce Azzam is the first Lebanese woman to conquer the Seven Summits, holds multiple degrees, and serves as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Lebanon. Now, she's facing the challenge of motherhood with an 8-week-old baby, which she considers her toughest feat yet. Dr. Salman Waqar, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Adult Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery from Moorfields. Lastly, for Pets & Vets we spoke with Dr Joana Porto from Dogventure HQ about Senior Care : what to look out for nutrition and supplementation.

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Join us for a dynamic conversation on returning to work with Katy Holmes, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce, Dubai, and Rowen Astrom of Beyond Careers. They advocate for hiring women returning to work and provide coaching for successful reintegration. Kori Lindsay, a catalyst for positive change, shares his initiatives from South London to Dubai, including Mentality. Plus, Grace Marabe offers insights into Investing 101, drawing on her extensive strategy and project management experience at LMG Management Consultants. Dr. Thoriaya, clinical psychologist at the Human Relations Institute & Clinic, explores the ever-relevant question: Are our attention spans truly shrinking?

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04 March 2024: Adam is the Head of Occupational Therapy at Camali Clinic as well as a vocal advocate for disability and inclusion in the Middle East. We get an update on the rain with Sajjad - Storm chaser in Emirates since 2015 known online as UAE Weather Man. From Haus & Haus, Laura Davies is an experienced consultant in Dubai Hills shes talking all things "Flipping" ad women in the real estate industry in the UAE. For your legal clinic, Thenji Moyo is a Partner and Head of the Employment practice at Gateley LLP and she is answering your questions.

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28 February 2024: Rohini Bhalla-Gill is the Senior Management Consultant at GGC Consulting - a leading Human Resources Consultancy. Rohini is talking about some common challenges faced by individuals seeking part-time or flexible employment in Dubai's job market. Anthony White from Level Up is a Massive advocate for women weightlifting. Rio and Tasneem are superstar proposal planners from The Big Proposals, talking about the Leap Year Proposal tradition, where women can do the proposing! For Pets & Vets we spoke with Dr Joao, Clinical Director at Dr Vet Clinic in Abu Dhabi.

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27 February 2024: Farah Nabulsi Oscar-nominated and BAFTA award-winning Palestinian British filmmaker, born, raised and educated in the UK is talking about her film, The Teacher. Jo Proctor talking Libido and the importance of social connection and physical touch. Laila Al Hassan, Senior Advisor at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority as we explore the concept - and certification - of parent-friendly workplaces in the UAE. We talk about a Hackathon that is organized by High School students: Aadi Jain, Maha Nawaz and Rushabh Jain from Dubai College for High School students in the UAE to compete on a national level and build novel and creative projects using AI tools and technology. Jay Tolentino for National Bonds talking about how to create (and stick to) a budget. 

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26 February 2024: Live from Reform Social and Grill for Haus & Haus. Talking Eating Disorder Awareness with Dr Victoria Mountford, Psychology Lead and Eating Disorder Service Lead at Sage Clinics along with mum Sara, who has a 14 year old daughter with anorexia. From Haus & Haus, it’s Joy Eaton and Sam Robbins telling us what people can expect when looking to buy in Emirates Living and its sub communities: The Meadows, The Springs and The Lakes. We have Dan from Carnistore talking about all things BBQ. For your legal clinic, legal powerhouse Jazmine Stevenson is from Kashwani Law Firm and she's here answering your questions.

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22 February 2024: Saara Ali Joined us at Dubai Duty Free Tennis and has just published her debut poetry book titled "Barefoot: a seeker's journey". It was published here in Dubai and speaks about the spiritual journey one goes through in life and finding yourself. We also talk to Saima Sheikh, Clinic Director, Certified Clinical Thermographic Technician & Breast Health Educator about Thermal Cancer Scanners.

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21 February 2024: Talking ear health and safety with Sarah Darwish, Au.D.Doctor of Audiology & Clinical Audiologist at Genesis Healthcare Center. Talking all things Postpartum with Dr. Rose Logan Director of Perinatal Psychology and Women’s Health, Clinical Psychologist at Free Spirit Collective. For Pets & Vets its Dr. Hiba EL Hajj!

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20 February 2024: Dr Thoraiya Kanafani HRIC Dubai is in to help us get a handle on our mental health during hard times. Dr Neil Hopkin leads the Academic Leadership Team at Fortes Education and he is in to let us know How to get the best out of your child’s school... Michael and Vivienne Addo AKA Mr and Mrs Muscle are in the studio to chat about all things fitness. Ali Hashemi Co-Founder and Chairman GluCare Health is in the studio following news out of the UK that around a million Brits are living with undiagnosed diabetes.

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