Stories from the Sandpit

Episode 12 of Stories from the Sandpit welcomes the vibrant Dina Ihlasi. Dina is a woman of many talents! From art and architecture, to cycling and virtual racing, listeners can expect an action packed episode, full of tales and stories of Dina's many achievements and lessons in life. 

Dina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dina.ihlasi

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Episode 11 welcomes Maryam Bartawi, the Emirati founder of Ananda's Ashram.
Maryam is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur and empowerment coach,  who loves all things holistic with positive energy. She brings an awesome vibe to the studio and shares insights into her passions for her home country, experiences and beyond. Tune in for an interesting listen!

Maryam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desertrose.risen/ 
Ananda's Ashram: https://www.instagram.com/anandas_ashram/ 

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Emirati fitness enthusiast Sara Al Boom joins Stories from the Sandpit for Episode 10!  Sara is an awesome woman with so many interesting stories to tell. She has travelled all over the world to follow her passion for helping others, as well as lighting the way for female and Emirati personal trainers here in the UAE. 

You can follow Sara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/salboom/

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Episode 9 of Stories from the Sandpit welcomes adventure and adrenaline lover Jenni Mauerhofer.  Jenni is a motocross racer, flowboarder, skydiver and overall sports enthusiast. Jenni speaks many languages and loves her life in Dubai. Tune in to hear her action-packed stories and amazing attitude to life.

You can follow Jenni on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jenni.mauerho.fer/

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Episode 8 of Stories from the Sandpit features ex-Olympic gymnast, Sarah Mercer. Sarah speaks about her career as a gymnast and the impact sport can have on mental health. She has a gymnastics skill named after her: The Mercer; as well as a whole host of other accolades both inside and outside of the world of gymnastics.

Sarah does a lot of work with people of determination in the UAE and coached the Special Olympics team in 2019. A big lover of sunshine and a day at the beach, Sarah loves spending time with her two daughters and she discusses her passion for supporting women to achieve their dreams.

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Episode 7 of Stories from the Sandpit welcomes international educator and global citizen, Janecke Aarnaes.
Janecke is such an interesting character, she speaks eight languages and is a life long learner with some awesome stories to share. Tune in to hear about Janecke's journey through life and her love of different people and cultures.

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Episode 6 of Stories from the Sandpit welcomes Guinness World Record Holder, international football player and creative genius, Areej Al Hammadi. An inspiration to a generation, Areej is paving the way for young women across the UAE to experience the beautiful game of football, and all the opportunities that come with it. Listen in to hear Areej's interesting stories from life as an Emirati woman in the sports and creative fields in the UAE.

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Episode 5 of Stories from the Sandpit features the brilliant Stephanie Hamilton. Stephanie has been in the Middle East for a long time and she tells some inspiring and eye-opening stories from her years in the Gulf. A reiki healer and advocate for special needs and inclusion for all, listeners will be sure to enjoy hearing about Stephanie's experiences and her ups and downs along the way.

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Episode 4 of Stories from the Sandpit welcomes Priti Malik, the awesome broadcaster who brings major girl power as the co-host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio DXB. She’s a full of life character, with some brilliant stories from life in the UAE.

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This episode welcomes the incredibly talented Katie Overy. She's a presenter, MC, voiceover artist and podcast host! I like to call her the happiest voice in the UAE, and she has some hilarious and wonderful stories and lessons to share. Katie has been through a lot of grief in her life which she discusses in her popular podcast, That Grief Relief Podcast; all of these experiences and situations in her life have led her to be the person she is today.

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