Imagine working with sugar and chocolate all day? Sounds like a dream job, and for our guest Sahar Al Awadhi it IS her job! The first Emirati pastry chef has burnt the rule book (but not the food) in her journey from desk to kitchen. She proves to us that passion and drive is all you need to success, and that if you love something enough nothing else can put u down.

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On a mission to inspire people to read again, Ahlam Bolooki’s journey wasn’t always as straightforward. This week we sit with the director of the Emirates Literature Festival to find out how she landed her dream job. From an unlikely start to her career, to dealing with grief and moving forward in life, Ahlam opens up on this episode. She’s an inspiring woman is one of the region’s key cultural figures. Don’t forget to follow our podcast for the latest weekly episodes!

Being a parent is hard. Being a single parent of 3 boys is harder. Being a single parent who is an entrepreneur is next level. Our guest this week masterfully combines all of the above. We sit down with the amazing Mariam Hourani of Rawkure to talk about her journey from finance to food and how she balances being a mother and a businesswoman. Real, authentic advice from a woman on a mission to change the way we eat.

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Mother, wife, mega influencer, magazine cover star, and designer. Is there anything our guest this week can’t do? We sit down with the multi-talented Zeynab El Helw, a.k.a Fashion Pirate to talk about her journey from working with a brand to becoming her own brand. How does she juggle motherhood, with a toddler and one on the way!

What were her struggles? How does she practice self-care? And lots more in this week’s episode! Don’t forget to follow our podcast for the newest episodes weekly!

This week we sit with PR extraordinaire Amina Mohamed and discover what it’s like working in this competitive industry. From her diverse cultural background to her impressive career trajectory, we find out what makes Amina tick and how she stays balanced in this day and age. Don’t forget to follow our podcast for the newest episodes weekly!

What could be more difficult than climbing a mountain? Convincing your family first! In this episode, we chat to Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab woman to climb Mount Everest (and 9 other summits) about what it really takes. A very inspiring episode that will make you want to go out and conquer your fears!

Few people can create magical moments like our guest today does! We sit with Zainab Alsalih, the creative director and founder of Carousel Weddings and Events. We talk about following your passion, juggling work and motherhood, family and societal expectations and the importance of having a supportive partner. Learn how Zainab pivoted her business during the challenging time of the pandemic and emerged stronger with even more exciting things coming!

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Welcome to our first episode! We are joined by the wonderful Miriam Abadi to talk about her journey from finance to beauty. We discuss career burnout, motherhood, mental well-being, and following your dreams!

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LINKS:

Candid With Haneen & Zahra - www.instagram.com/candidpodcastofficial

Haneen Odeh - www.instagram.com/haneenodeh

Zahra Lyla Khalil - www.instagram.com/zahralyla

GUEST:

Miriam Abadi - www.instagram.com/miriam_abadi

Today we are joined by the multi-talented AlAnoud Badr, A.K.A. Fozaza. We discuss all things fashion, design, and entrepreneurship. We talk about social media and being a Saudi woman in the spotlight. We also share an exclusive that you won’t hear anywhere else! Stay tuned!

The official trailer for Candid with Haneen & Zahra

LINKS:

Candid With Haneen & Zahra - www.instagram.com/candidpodcastofficial

Haneen Odeh - www.instagram.com/haneenodeh

Zahra Lyla Khalil - www.instagram.com/zahralyla