Talking Respect

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

Vanessa Abou Sleiman a Speech Pathologist and Founder of the Communicator lab from Australia shares her expertise on Bilingualism and how to identify speech problems from an early stage. Vanessa, originally from Lebanon helpfully speaks about her Vegan company @V_gan_v and shares the types of Middle Eastern dishes that can be prepared using meat alternatives. If your interested in learning more about Speech pathology, want to try delicious vegan recipes with a Middle Eastern spin this Ramadan and learn about the benefits of fasting then this is the one for you. To learn more about Vanessa Abou Sleiman you can visit her social media @thecommunicatorlab

Hanae Bennani, Lawyer, Performance Mentor and Podcast Host has interviewed leading professionals and entrepreneurs from Lawyers, Doctors and Architects to Social media influencers, Athletes, Chefs and Fashion Designers. Over the last 7 months, Hanae interviewed 20 guest speakers to share their experience, insights and expert knowledge. All individuals share common traits of success and Hanae unfolds these in her episode today. For more on Hanae Bennani visit her webpage www.talkingrespect.com or social media @hanaespodcast

Zineb Kaitouni left her secure role in corporate Goldman Sachs in NYC to start a venture in the healthcare sector in her home town Rabat, Morocco.

Marriam Mossali is an empowered female fashion icon and game changer of female clothing in the Middle East. A Creative Director and Fashion Editor, Marriam works with top luxury brands such as Mercedes Benz, Harvey Nichols and Fendi. Her book “Under The Abaya: Street Style From Saudi Arabia” has inspired thousands of women adding vibrance and colour to their everyday style, she was recently nominated and included in the prestigious Business of Fashion 500 List, BFC New Wave and awarded in The Fashion Awards in London. Marriam's inspiring work has placed the Middle East on the map. In 2015, she was the only Arab woman to host Michelle Obama in her firm Niche Arabia.

Born and raised in Fez, Morocco, Aziza Chaouni a renowned Architect and Professor features on Talking Respect Podcast of bringing her city, Fez back to life.

Dr. Nick Nwabueze is an allopathic trained Medical Physican who holds a keen interest in nutrition and fitness. He shares his science based views on the importance of muscle, on how we all, without mitigating factors, start to lose muscle from the age of 20 onwards and how working on muscle over a period of time can only do us good and increase our ability to live life. He discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on the human body and how this is linked to increased blood sugar levels. That sleep is one of the pillars of maintaining good health. He vulnerably shares his challenging experience of getting through medical school. He helpfully talks through his covid-19 experience and swears by his well invested health and fitness regime which helped him to overcome the virus at home. An episode filled with invaluable science and data, not to be missed! To learn more about Dr Nick and his focus on fitness, health, nutrition, and mindset visit his social media on Instagram @thefittestdoc.