Dream, Girl

Generations before I earned my degrees at Oxford and Cambridge, my ancestors were brought to Mauritius as indentured labourers, men and women who arrived with nothing but resilience, faith, and the hope of a life with dignity.In this deeply personal episode, I sit with my father in our hometown in Mauritius to trace the journey of our family from Indian labourers on the plantations…to a new identity shaped on this island…to becoming the first Mauritian woman with both an Oxford degree and a Cambridge PhD.This isn’t just a story about education, it’s about sacrifice, history, migration, and the determination of a people who refused to be defined by their circumstances.If you’ve ever wondered how generational courage shapes who we become today, this conversation is for you.

In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Shadé Zahrai to dive deep into what confidence truly is and what it isn’t. Drawing from Dr. Shadé’s research and the science behind confidence building, we break it down step by step into an actionable process for anyone who struggles with self belief, speaking up, or showing up fully for themselves.If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who believes in taking risks, growing, and becoming more confident.You can book our beautiful studio to record your podcast here:https://procast-studio.podyx.com/time-slots?setup=755504f2-e334-4ed3-b27d-7f5006e3d846You can order Dr Shade's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Trust-Self-Doubt-Confidence-Success/dp/0063378159

In today’s episode, I sit down with Chidi Ashley, entrepreneur, investor, and the true definition of building wealth with purpose.We unpack the real mindset behind creating abundance, balancing ambition with life, and what it actually takes to build generational wealth as a woman.From her upbringing to her global businesses, Chidi opens up about money, motherhood, friendships, failure, and the reality behind the “have it all” narrative. This conversation is transparent, grounded, and full of practical gems for anyone building something of their own.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, award-winning investigative journalist Rana Ayyub joins me to unpack her journey into journalism, the personal cost of speaking truth to power, and what it really means to be a woman with a public voice in today’s world.From her childhood and early inspiration to undercover investigations, online hate, loneliness, and resilience, Rana reflects on navigating patriarchy, public judgment, relationships, mental health, and the evolving role of journalism in the age of social media. This episode goes beyond headlines to explore the human side of journalists — their fears, values, and unwavering commitment to facts.A must-watch for aspiring journalists, storytellers, and anyone trying to stay grounded while standing for something bigger than themselves.

In this episode, I sit down with Maha Abouelenein for a deeply honest conversation about identity, ambition, reinvention, and what it really takes to build yourself from the ground up.

From growing up between cultures and navigating self-doubt, to making bold career pivots, moving countries, and redefining success on her own terms, Maha shares the life lessons that shaped her leadership style, her approach to work, and her outlook on success.

We talk about humility, rejection, building real value, leadership, hiring the right people, and why learning to say no is one of the most powerful skills you can develop. Maha also opens up about friendships, forgiveness, balance, writing her book, and living a life with no regrets.

This episode is for anyone navigating change, building a career with intention, or learning how to trust themselves through uncertainty.