Oh! She Can Drive

In this episode of https://www.youtube.com/@OhSheCanDrive Hourea sits down with Danielle Close, founder of My Skin Feels - a skincare brand transforming food waste into sustainable, high-performance products - to explore what it really means to build a business guided by intuition.

From turning down investment offers on Dragons' Den to walking away from early funding that didn’t align, Danielle shares the reality behind making high-stakes decisions without a clear roadmap, and why not all money is good money.

We talk about the truth behind startup growth, the pressure to scale quickly, and how choosing the wrong investors can shape the future of your business.

Danielle also shares how she built My Skin Feels from scratch, from selling at markets with a trolley during COVID to growing a loyal customer base, all while challenging the beauty industry by using ingredients like tomato skins, oat stalks, and orange water that would otherwise go to waste.

This conversation goes beyond business strategy, diving into sustainability, resilience, burnout, and what it actually looks like to build something meaningful on your own terms.

If you’ve ever questioned a decision, felt pressure to follow the “expected” path, or wondered how to build a brand that balances purpose with growth - this episode will change how you think about business.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 — What If the “Right” Opportunity Feels Wrong?

01:30 — Danielle’s Background & Building My Skin Feels

05:00 — Turning Down Investment (Twice) & Trusting Your Gut 10:30 — Dragons' Den: What Really Happened

16:00 — Why Not All Money Is Good Money

22:00 — Building From the Ground Up: Markets & Early Growth

29:00 — Food Waste Skincare: Rethinking Ingredients & Sustainability

35:00 — Burnout, Pressure & Founder Reality

40:30 — Intuition in Business: How to Actually Trust It

🎙️ Guest: Danielle Close – Founder of My Skin Feels 📲 Follow Danielle: @myskinfeels @daniellecclose 

Oh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.

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Hourea sits down with Simone, founder of The Footlift Clinic in London to break down the truth about foot health, footwear, and the small habits that could be impacting your entire body.

Simone shares what she’s learned from treating thousands of clients and why our feet are one of the most neglected parts of our body.

We talk about the biggest myths around shoes (including why breaking them in isn’t normal), the real difference between salon and medical pedicures, and how everyday habits like wearing socks to bed or choosing the wrong trainers could be doing more harm than good.

We also dive into Simone’s journey of building a medical-led business from scratch,  from starting with home visits during COVID to building one of London’s most in-demand clinics purely through word of mouth.

This conversation goes far beyond foot health, diving into prevention, body awareness, entrepreneurship, burnout, and what it really takes to build something meaningful without a traditional roadmap.

If you’ve ever ignored foot pain, struggled to find the “right” shoes, or wondered how to build a business rooted in expertise and trust - this episode will completely change how you think about your body and your business.

🎙️ Guest: Simone Paul – Founder of The Footlift London Clinic

📍 Clinic: https://footlift.co.uk/

📲 Follow Simone: @thefootliftclinic @thefootliftlondon

Oh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.

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What if the “healthy” supplements you’re taking are actually harming you?

In this episode of https://www.youtube.com/@OhSheCanDrive Hourea sits down with Cynthia, founder of Nuchu, to uncover the truth behind the supplement industry, ingredient labels, and what it really takes to build a wellness brand from scratch.

After struggling with IBS and constant bloating, Cynthia began questioning the products she thought were supporting her health, only to realise many were filled with sugar or artificial sweeteners. That moment led her to create Nuchu, a new standard of gummy supplements with no added sugar or sweeteners.

We talk about how to actually read ingredient labels, why most people don’t need supplements, and the importance of understanding your body instead of blindly following trends.

We also dive into the reality of founder life - from burnout and comparison to imposter syndrome, loneliness, and learning to build something on your own without a roadmap.

This conversation goes far beyond supplements - diving into gut health, stress, mindset, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the reality of building a business alone.

If you’ve ever felt confused about what to put in your body, overwhelmed by wellness trends, or curious about starting your own brand - this episode will change how you think about health and business.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 — Are Your Supplements Actually Healthy?

02:00 — The Truth About Sugar in Gummy Vitamins

06:00 — IBS, Gut Health & Learning to Trust Your Body

11:00 — Do You Really Need Supplements?

18:00 — Building a Brand in a Saturated Industry

26:00 — Founder Life: Stress, Freedom & Loneliness

34:00 — Mindset, Imposter Syndrome & Letting Go

🎙️ Guest: Cynthia Cohen - Founder of Nuchu

🌐 Shop: https://mynuchu.com/

📲 Follow Nuchu: https://www.instagram.com/hellonuchu/

Oh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.

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What if your skin issues aren’t just about skincare? In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, Hourea sits down with Roxy & Margo Marrone. The mother-daughter founders of EYEAM to uncover the powerful connection between neuroscience, hormones, and skin health.After years of struggling with hormonal acne, inflammation, and being told “nothing is wrong,” Roxy began exploring integrative health, nervous system regulation, and mindset work. Together with Margo’s background as co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy, they created a completely new category: neurocosmetics.This conversation goes far beyond beauty: diving into affirmations, neuroplasticity, stress, cycle syncing, faith, and the uncomfortable truths about building a business as women.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, disconnected from yourself, or frustrated with your health; this episode will change how you see healing. 🎙️ Guests: Margo & Roxy Marone - Founders of EYEAM (Neurocosmetics)🌐 Shop: https://www.eyeamworld.com/🛍️ Get 30% off with code: DRIVE📲 Follow Roxy: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithroxy/📲 Follow Margo: https://www.instagram.com/margomarone/🎧 Free Anti-Inflammatory Guide, Sleep & Nervous System Ebooks: https://www.eyeamworld.com/Oh! She Can Drive with Hourea explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandrive

What really happens to a woman when she becomes a mother - psychologically, emotionally, and physically?

In this deeply honest conversation, Hourea sits down with Rosana De Souza, psychotherapist and photographer, to explore the raw, unfiltered truths of motherhood that rarely get spoken about out loud.

Rosana opens up about her own journey through IVF, the psychological transformation of matrescence, postpartum regression, the weight of perfectionism in parenting, and why the mother, not just the baby, needs to be held after birth.

As a therapist and visual artist known for her powerful photography series documenting breastfeeding women across tribal cultures worldwide, Rosana brings a rare dual lens: witnessing human vulnerability both through the psyche and through her camera.

Whether you're a new mother, a future mother, or have ever loved one, this episode is for you.

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How do you put boxing and luxury in the same room and make it work? In this episode we sit down with Olia Sardarova, the founder of BXR.

A premium boxing concept redefining London’s fitness scene, BXR was built by breaking the traditional industry playbook. Olia shares what it really took to walk away from finance, rebuild her confidence after motherhood brain fog, and sell founding memberships by handshake before the brand even existed. She opens up about disruption, resilience, and shaping culture from day one - and what it means to build something bold in an industry that doesn’t expect it from you. This conversation is for anyone thinking about taking a risk, pivoting careers, or building a business that doesn’t fit the mould.

Oh! She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.

If you’re a founder, a creative, or someone building against the odds, this episode is for you.

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How do two childhood friends turn pop-ups into a beauty business changing London’s makeup scene?

In this episode, we sit down with Ana Klein and Ellie Wright the co-founders of Beam A modern makeup service redefining beauty, confidence, and community in London.

In this episode, they share how friendship, risk-taking, and belief in their vision led them to build Beam from the ground up.

Ana and Ellie open up about becoming female founders, navigating entrepreneurship together, and what it really takes to shake up the beauty industry as young women. This conversation is for anyone dreaming of starting a business, betting on themselves, or building something meaningful with a friend.

Oh! She Can drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.

If you’re a founder, a creative, or someone building against the odds, this episode is for you.

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Paula Anselmi’s story is one of persistence, belief, and building something meaningful against the odds. From Indonesia to London, with no fashion background, no network, and two children alongside her, Paula built Klayd by trusting her vision and refusing to give up.

In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, Paula opens up about starting a fashion brand with no experience, turning personal insecurity into a product-led mission, navigating visa rejections and immigration barriers, and running ethical production remotely in Indonesia. We talk about designing fitted basics that support real bodies, building community through genuine connection, and creating impact far beyond profit.

A conversation about resilience, confidence, motherhood, and what it really means to stay in the driver’s seat of your own life — even when the road feels uncertain.

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This episode isn’t advice. It’s lived experience.A no-BS conversation about food, movement, beauty, and learning to trust yourself again.

Take what resonates. Leave the rest.In this first episode of the year, Francesca Giacomini - founder of The Method - joins me to talk about:- How to build a body you love (without overtraining or starving)- Why women obsess over food, and what “primary hunger” actually means- What most people get wrong about hormones, fasting, and supplements- How to glow from the inside out, from daily habits to injectablesAnd what it really means to live younger, not longer!This episode is for anyone starting 2026 with big intentions, and ready to do it differently this time.🌀 Subscribe for more real conversations on identity, success, self-trust and modern womanhood.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @ohshecandrive https://www.instagram.com/🔗 More from Francesca: @francescathemethod https://www.instagram.com/francescathemethod/

After exiting her first startup under 30 and moving to London, Nicola found herself asking a simple but confronting question: how can it be so hard to meet new people in a city of millions?

In this episode, Nicola shares the story behind founding Cliq, the community app designed to help people get off their phones and meet in real life. We talk about quitting university, building and selling her first business, the emotional reality of a startup exit, and why Gen Z is craving smaller, more intentional communities. Nicola also opens up about building a company with her life partner, navigating fundraising for the first time, and why offline connection is becoming the next frontier of tech.

A conversation about loneliness, identity beyond success, and reimagining what social networks are really for.

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