In this powerful episode, Marwa Al Mamari’s shares her inspiring journey on becoming the first Emirati Aerospace Engineer and her journey to navigating life as an Emirati woman. She opens up about the lessons she learned from her mother and the mindset shifts surrounding failure that helped her rise to the top.If you’re a woman weighed down by limiting beliefs or have faced rejection in your journey to chase your dreams, this episode offers lifelong lessons and real gems.

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sima Ved – the Founder and Chairwoman of the Apparel Group, an international retailer based in the Middle East headquartered in the UAE. Sima is a fashionista, leader, and unapologetic voice for women chasing big dreams. From owning femininity in business to breaking stereotypes in leadership and motherhood, Sima’s story is one of resilience, vision, and success.We talk about confidence, marriage, money, friendships, and what it really takes to build an empire while staying true to yourself. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can “have it all",  this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Dream, Girl, I reunite with my dear friend Dr. Pyal in London for an open, honest, and inspiring conversation about life, career, and everything in between.From her journey as a doctor, mother, and influencer, to balancing multiple roles, navigating change, and tackling imposter syndrome, Dr Pyal shares her experiences with authenticity and warmth. We also dive into friendships, marriage, parenting, and the importance of staying present in a busy world.Whether you’re looking for motivation, relatable stories, or heartfelt advice, this episode is packed with insights every woman can take something from. 

In this episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Jade Bowler aka Unjaded Jade to talk about leaving traditional paths behind, reshaping education, and building a life online with purpose. From rebranding and creative growth to navigating vulnerability and deep friendships, this conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of gems for anyone figuring it all out.jade

Today is World IVF Day, a day that marks one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in fertility. But behind every scientific milestone is a deeply human story.In this honest and emotional episode, we sit down with Sarah Fernandez, General Manager at JRN Consultancy, for a raw conversation about IVF and egg freezing, the injections, the heartbreak, the silent hope, and the strength it takes to keep going. Our guest opens up about her personal fertility journey, the physical toll of treatments, and the emotional weight on herself and her now ex-husband of trying to conceive in a world that often stays silent about it.Whether you're navigating IVF yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the reality behind fertility struggles, this episode is for you.Because behind so many pregnancy announcements… is a story of courage.Tune in!

In this powerful episode of Dream, Girl, Ambika Gupta opens up like never before.She shares the raw reality of navigating the grief of losing her father, the man who was her biggest cheerleader. She speaks candidly about the heartbreak of divorce and the strength it takes to be a single mother raising her daughter with love, honesty, and resilience.But this story isn't just about pain, it's about power. Ambika talks about building her event design business from the ground up, taking it global, and being featured on Amazon Prime’s hit show Made in Heaven.It’s a conversation about starting over, staying grounded, and choosing growth even when life falls apart.If you’ve ever felt like you’re rebuilding from scratch, this one’s for you. 

In this episode, Dr. Anita Patankar from Symbiosis Dubai breaks down the biggest shifts in education: from AI’s role in classrooms to the sacrifices behind leadership. She opens up about her evolution from teacher to changemaker, the differences between Symbiosis India and Dubai, and why structured learning still matters in a world obsessed with disruption.This conversation isn’t just about education, it’s about impact, growth, and the very real personal cost of building something meaningful.

In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, Sidra Hafeez, one of Abu Dhabi’s funniest influencers, joins us to talk about the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of her content journey. From flunking exams to going viral on Dubsmash and building a career on Instagram, Sidra opens up about what it really takes to grow—and sustain—an audience in today’s digital world. We also touch on being single in your 30s, how dating dynamics are shifting—and what women are no longer tolerating. We also sprinkle a bit of bollywood of course! Tune in xxWhether you’re an aspiring creator or just curious about what really happens behind the filters, this episode is full of bold truths and relatable reflections

🎉 100 EPISODES OF DREAM, GIRL 🎉

To celebrate this massive milestone, I wanted to do something special so I invited two amazing listeners from our community and one incredible woman from my team to join me on camera for this very real, very raw conversation.

Joining me in this episode:

👑 Kate Hewitt – Host of the orange juice theory podcast

🌟 Ward Badawi – Write and host of Smashibusiness

💼 Chioma Juliette – my right-hand woman and content creator

We talked about everything from rejection to PCOS, financial independence in marriage, and the insecurities we all carry in love. It’s honest, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of stories that remind us we’re not alone.

Thank you for being here. Whether you’ve listened to one episode or a hundred — this one’s for you. 💫

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/ 

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🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co

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Who am I:

I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.xxx

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Logina Salah, Egypt’s first Miss Universe semi-finalist with vitiligo, to talk about breaking barriers, redefining beauty, and learning how to love yourself fully. From her viral moments to the quiet battles behind the scenes, Logina opens up about healing, purpose, and what it truly means to be confident in a world that tells you not to be.

🎬 My Podcast Academy: https://sheenpodcastacademy.gumroad.com/l/qaprci

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fearless conversations on the Dream, Girl podcast.

🎬 Thank you to Poddster for their beautiful studio and team where this episode was recorded: https://dubai.poddster.com/

🎙️You can shop my preferred equipment here: https://amzn.to/41BvWkE

🎵 Where I get my Music -https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/uot8qa/

💌 Come and say hi: https://www.instagram.com/sheengurrib

🌍 Watch my TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl-mqB1_1co

📝 My website - https://www.sheengurrib.com/

Who am I:I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. I am an entrepreneur, ex-strategy consultant, adjunct lecturer and content creator and the first Mauritian girl to have gone to both Oxford and Cambridge universities.