The MindTales Collective

Chaza El Haj, translations, media and PR professional shares her inspirational journey coping with her mental health and beating breast cancer. Together, we explore how the relationship between physical and mental health is intertwined. Join us and discover more about the importance of leveraging self-care strategies to build pillars of strength during uncertain and daunting moments.

Mim Kleiberg, Co-Owner of THE ROOM Abu Dhabi and THE ROOM Online, uses integrative, non-traditional approaches to help her community boost their physical wellness. Join us to discover more about THE ROOM Abu Dhabi. It's a fascinating concept, with spaces built intentionally for physical wellness, mindfulness, community connection, sound bathing and more.

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Jasmine is a certified family coach. She has been living abroad for over fifteen years. Her diverse background and experience has enabled her to relate to all walks of life. Join us as she chats about her work with teens and young adults struggling with self-confidence to find their place in society. Her mission is to create a safe space for teens and young adults to connect, share, and express through kindness, creativity and humour!

LinkedIn: Jasmine Navarro

Instagram: @withnava

Website: https://www.withnava.com

Dr. Deena Elsori joined us for a deep-dive into the dynamic nature of her passion and work at Abu Dhabi University. She is an academician, researcher, mother, educator and community-builder. Dr. Deena played a key role in building the Public Health department at Abu Dhabi University. She also shaped the idea for a Happiness course to equip students with essential tools to boost their emotional health. Ultimately, Dr. Deena boosts her students' academic success by prioritising their well-being. Tune in for the full-conversation! 

LinkedIn: Dr. Deena Elsori  

Zeina Daccache (MA, RDT, BCT) wears many hats... activist, film-maker, theatre director, drama therapist, university teacher, and more. She founded Catharsis, the Lebanese Centre for Drama Therapy. Her brilliant work in drama therapy has been used to share the stories of marginalised prison populations in Lebanon. And her widely acclaimed plays have played a key role in the revision of some of Lebanon's unjust prison laws. We hope this conversation was as inspirational for you as it was for us. Tune in for her full story!

LinkedIn: Zeina Daccache 

Instagram: @zeinadaccachelebanon

Facebook: Catharsis - Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy

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Hafsa Ahmed co-founded Peer-Minded, a social enterprise focused on peer-education. Peer-Minded is based in the UAE and is affiliated with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an. What is peer education and how can universities leverage peer networks to build a thriving student body? Hafsa walks us through the mission behind this impactful initiative and offers some of her own self-care insights! Tune in for the full conversation. 

LinkedIn: Hafsa Ahmed 

Website: https://www.peer-minded.com 

Instagram: @peerminded 

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“Company culture has a significant role to play as an antidote to mental health struggles, not only in the health of individuals, but within our society as a whole.” Dani Hakim co-founded Safe Space, a CSR initiative focused on mental health support. Safe Space works with businesses and individuals to build healthy emotional work spaces!  Safe Space Website: https://www.wearesafespace.com  LinkedIn: Dani Hakim 

Join us for a heartwarming chat with Reem Al Junaibi from Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, Hub 71. Reem draws on her experience at Hub 71 supporting start-up founders to achieve their dreams. She gives entrepreneurs advice for embarking on fast-growing, long-term initiatives. Our chat is a great reminder that rest and rejuvenation are essential elements of high-performance. Tune in for the full conversation!

Shainoor Khoja, CEO of Thrive Community and serial entrepreneur, tells us about her passion for leveraging technology to boost social impact initiatives. Shainoor's latest venture, the Thrive Community, is a digital platform specifically designed to boost the social and emotional support of elderly and aging patients. With just a tap, they can share their emotions with their support circle. How cool is that!? Shainoor also shares great practical advice for young change makers seeking guidance. Listen in to the full story!

LinkedIn: Shainoor Khoja 

This week, we chatted with Zsuzsanna Berencsi, an inspiring professional with more than 13 years of experience in the finance industry. From adapting financial systems for remote work and adapting communication patterns to processing challenging emotions, Zsuzsanna walked us through the various impacts that the pandemic had on the financial sector. Zsuzsanna is also an avid traveller and has visited more than 140 countries to date. Give this episode a listen, we hope it was as enlightening for you as it was for us!