Talking Respect

Hanae Bennani, a Lawyer and Mentor talks with inspiring individuals who have found "fulfilment" after their accomplishments and overcoming their biggest fears. From leading professionals, entrepreneurs and health experts from around the globe. Each guest shares how they transformed their struggle into "their success" and used the global pandemic in 2020 as a time to learn and thrive in the face of adversity. Get inspired, grow stronger, more confident and create a life thats fulfilled!

Fadela Hilali, a Well-being Coach in London shares her expertise and insights on how to switch off your inner critic at a time when the world and our daily lives are faced with so much adversity.

Selma Benomar is a renowned "go-to label" for elegance and luxury caftan designs in the Middle East. Her handmade pieces are adored by Arab celebrities and high profile figures, each masterpiece is handmade in the Dubai-based designer's atelier. Born and raised in Morocco, Selma gained her education in the heart of fashion in Paris before she started her couture fashion. Fast forward 8 years later, Selma is widely recognised for her elegant, luxurious and lightweight caftan creations, for creating designs that combine both tradition and modern trends.

Faraz Shibli is a Barrister, Travel Writer and Adventurer. Having worked as a lawyer for 13 years, Faraz advised the Government of Mongolia and worked at the United Nations during his exploration. Outside the courtroom, Faraz was on a mission to cross the desert and not just any desert! He became one of the youngest to cross 1600km Mongolian Gobi Desert led by camels which carried his food and water where on a few occasions he almost ran out of water!

Ex Linklaters Lawyer, Mindset & Well-being Coach, Podcast host, Caitlin McFee shares with us how we can set boundaries in the workplace. She helpfully shares her experience of depression, anxiety and stress in a high pressured legal environment (magic circle law firm) which enabled her to pause and reflect on her life. This led Caitlin to undertake a neurolinguistics Programme and hypnotherapy then becoming a Mindset and Wellbeing coach. Leaving the law behind, she now works with top law firms and lawyers driving them to adopt a positive work environment which promotes mental health and well-being in the legal industry. Caitlin impressively tells us that she started out with a non law degree and zero legal work experience which landed her a training contract at a magic circle law firm. She further shares her tips and advice on how to have the confidence and belief in yourself in a difficult work environment. Don’t miss this very important discussion about a lawyers experience in high pressured law firm and what she did to transition her life and make it her mission to help others. To learn more about Caitlin McFee go to law-lifebalance.co.uk or her social media page @Caitlin.McFee

This episode shares a deep experience of trauma and pain. Rania Hammad is a positive social media influencer and she describes herself as a proud amputee- mostly human, part bionic. She is an inspiration and a voice of hope for people who have gone through trauma or are of diverse ability who feel able to speak and reach out to her to share their own experience. Rania is the definition of a courageous woman who demonstrates to the world that "you can feel complete without being complete. " Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation, insights on how to overcome loss, deal with healing and how to embrace a new life. Find Rania Hammad on social media @raniahammad

Sara Chemmaa is the CEO and co-founder of Citron Dubai, and just like many - she is also the mother of fussy eaters! She left the corporate world and focused her attention on a real need for mothers who wanted an easier life and hassle free feeding time for their children. Tune in to this episode packed with invaluable tips on how to pivot your business during times of uncertainty. If you want to learn more about Sara’s fussy eaters products go to www.citrondubai.com or @citrondubai

Chirag Patel is a leading Criminal Defence Lawyer of 20 years currently practising Law and based in Australia. Promoted to Partner within 7 months of having set up an Extradition department at McMillan Williams Solicitors, ranked as “Leading individual” in Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2022 and committee member of the Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum. Chirag committed to turn a new leaf by dual qualifying in Australia where he now lives and practises law. Chirag maintains high values professionalism, integrity, quality of work and client care. He mentors paralegals and lawyers to pass on his high achiever mindset and working experience. Tune in to hear tips on the life of a criminal law, how to get into law and advice on self belief if you’re struggling to get a training contract. To learn more on Chirag Patel visit his LinkedIn profile or head over to Taylor Rose MW or KPW Lawyers website.

Sana is an award-winning, gender expert and women’s advocate. In 2016, she established Womenpreneur Initiative, an organisation with a community of 13,000 across 20 countries, that aims to advance women’s place in the entrepreneurial scene, technology, innovation & society. Through her work, Sana reached thousands of women, to drive visibility, social impact, and resources for women in the ecosystem and beyond. For the past 7 years, Sana advised the United Nations, European Commission, corporate institutions and organisations on gender issues. She helped draft several resolutions and recommendations on gender in New York, Bali, Geneva, and Paris and presented them to UN representatives. In this podcast Sana speaks about her journey and book “Invisible Women of the Middle East”, what inspired her to stand for women’s rights in MENA and what you can do to assist. If you want to learn more visit her social media @sanaafouaiz and her webpage www.womenpreneur-initiative.com