Talking Respect

Hamza Makhlouf is a Professional Athlete, Body Builder and Actor. Hamza shares his struggle during the lockdown in London and how he used that time to work on his “warrior mindset” to transform his life becoming the body builder champion he is today competing for world titles. He shares his journey as a young boy in a small town in Morocco and how his mother encouraged him to pursue his dreams when he pointed to the television screen observing in admiration the body builders lined up. Now living his dream after much struggle, sleepless nights and early mornings he is due for Hollywood roles and will compete in the United States in Global Body Building Organisation. An episode filled with hope and grit to transport you to the next level and pull you through lockdown. For more on Hamza Makhlouf check out his social media @hamzy_breezy or online coaching platform @livevigour.

Colby Sharma, Author of The Curveball shares his experience of writing his first book as a law graduate on how to “bounce” back from adversity. He tells us how his "Why” that he openly shares with us, helped him through writers block and that his father, Robin Sharma also played a part to continue writing during those tough moments! If you are a student working on an assignment "studying from home" during the pandemic, working on a written project or simply want to get your first book complete then this episode is the one for you! You can find out more about Colby Sharma and his book The Curveball on social media @colbysharmaofficial

Susan Slaoui is a Yoga instructor and Nutrition Coach who courageously shares her experience of a dark confinement after contracting Covid-19 at the start of the Global Pandemic in 2020. Susan helpfully speaks about what she did specifically through physical practice and nutrition during her confinement and how that helped to reduce the stress that was brought about through the virus. Susan also shares her spiritual journey of becoming a yoga instructor and how she first started out tidying yoga mats to buy herself into free classes. This episode is packed with helpful nutritional insights and spiritual tips from a nutrition expert one that will see you through this cold, dark winter. You can learn more about Susan Maria Slaoui and her workshops on social media @slaouisuz

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.

In this episode Marriam shares with us how to stay motivated in times of adversity, how she channeled positive energy at a time when her friend passed away and had planned to launch her book. You can learn about Marriam on social media @marriammossalli or visit her website www.marriammossalli.com

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

Layal Azizi, a Clinical Psychologist and School Counsellor shares her tips and expertise on how to manage your mental health in times of crisis. She delves into breathing techniques and how to build on parent and child relationship when homeschooling and during lockdown. She kindly speaks about her hardships and experience of the recent explosion in Lebanon, how grief isn’t limited and extends to the loss of future plans. If you want quick tips on parenting or how to focus the mind when life seems out control then tune into Talking Respect episode 7 on Apple and Spotify. You can learn more about tips and insights from Layal Azizi, Clinical Psychologist on social media @layalazizi

Clinical Psychologist, Layal Azizi shares expert tips on how to manage parent and child relationship during times of crisis, that prioritising your well-being is key to a healthy mind. Layal also shares her experience of the devastating incident in Lebanon this year and what she did to overcome her grief of losing her ideas and future plans. 2020 led to a loss of control for many which meant having to adapt to a volatile and uncertain future. Layal explains that focusing on what you “can control” in an ever changing future is the way to a happy place. Tune into this recent episode for more on Layal’s expert insights. You can find her on social media @layalazizi

Saana is a Public Speaking Coach, author, the co-founder of the tech platform called Experts Market, and Chief Inspiration Officer of the leading speakers’ bureau in the Middle East, MENA Speakers. Saana shares with us how to speak and be heard, top tips on how to project your voice without straining it, to remove nerves before a big meeting or interview and creating a road map when you speak.

Classically trained at Harvard University’s extension courses on Leadership Communication in Boston, USA, NLP, trained by senior media personalities and from some leading global speech coaches making her an efficient public speaking coach and a favorite amongst regional CEOs.

Saana is a Public Speaking Coach, Author, the Co-founder of the tech platform called Experts Market, and Chief Inspiration Officer of the leading speakers’ bureau in the Middle East, MENA Speakers.

Classically trained at Harvard University’s extension courses on Leadership Communication in Boston, USA, NLP, trained by senior media personalities and from some leading global speech coaches making her an efficient public speaking coach and a favorite amongst regional CEOs.

Saana shares with us "How to speak and be heard". If you have a soft sounding voice like me, work in a profession which involves public speaking and want to removed your nerves then this one is for you!

Fatiha Thiam is Senegalese and Danish woman who grew up in Senegal. She built a solid career in the corporate world and experienced life as an entrepreneur for a couple of years before returning to lead the roll out of 5G in Denmark. Fatiha describes herself as a citizen of the world where there is no place for racism, she shares her view on the black lives matter movement and what her life was like growing up and living as a mixed race female in Senegal and Europe. Fatiha shares her own success habits that she follows in her everyday life and tells her story on what can be learned from being an entrepreneur.