Kef Connect: Recent Episodes
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KEF Connect is a podcast series focusing on conversations that matter! Featuring interviews with industry trendsetters and community change-makers – each episode aims to educate, instil inspiration and ignite action. Visit the KEF Connect page on www.kefholdings.com to listen.
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Our KEF Connect Season Finale episode is now LIVE! Listen in as Mr. Faizal, Ms. Shabana and Anas Bukhash sit down and discuss wellness and its importance during the pandemic. Listen now! 🗣
Social and cultural trends along with expectations of the “perfect figure” or the “perfect woman” make the picture of today’s toxic beauty standards.
But what is perfect? And who gets to decide that? We discuss this and much more in today’s KEF Connect podcast. We have two inspiring women talks about the 'Crazy Beauty Standards' and how to stay connected to your real self in this insta obsessed world. Meet Lauren O Connell , author of Cosmopolitan ME and Natasha Zaki , founder of Glossy Make-up, along with our lovely host Nimi Mehta.
Dr Lana Dalbah (co-founder of iDental Academy and American board orthodontist), Yasmine Rushdi (founder of Mynd Training ) and Anne Hockett (founder of youhealing international) get together with our this season's host for KEF Connect, Nimi Mehta, as they discuss the differences in western and alternative medicine, but more importantly is one better than the other.
In this episode of #KEFConnect, our host Nimi Mehta and guests discuss the effects of Energy Healing through Reiki and Spiritual jewellery. Is it a fact? Is it a myth? Let’s find out.
In conversation with Bianca Devananda (Reiki Master and Clairvoyant) and Mahmoud Othman (Spiritual Jewellery Designer and owner of Stoners Gemstones) this episode is all about the authenticity of Energy Healing.
In this episode of #KEFConnect, we delve into matters of the mind. Catch Dani Hakim (Co-Founder of Safe Space Social), who has contributed immensely toward transforming corporates, communication, and culture by creating open channels for conversations around mental health awareness, and Omar Al Owais (Director of Content, With Hope UAE) in conversation with @Nimimehta as they discuss the various aspects of mental health and the importance of assigning a safe space to reflect and heal.
On this opening episode of #KEFConnect, our host Nimi Mehta and guests talk about the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health and deep into the trillion-dollar health industry as it stands today- at the aftermath of a global pandemic.
A big shout out to Kirsty Heaten (Caretified Mindfulness teacher and ICF Coach, Sound and Reiki Therapist), (Yuusuf Al Gurg (Founder of Gravitydxb), Maria Leonard (Founder of Life Scripting), for an insightful peak into the world of health and mindfulness.
On this week’s episode of #KEFConnect, our host Shereen Abdulla and guests dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly about online gaming. Join in for a fun chat with mums and their sons who connect over games!
Thank you Hyku (Photographer, Videographer, artist, and owner of Hyku D Photography), her son Vitto, Alfiya Mustafa, and her son Tehzun (avid gamer). We absolutely loved having you over on KEF Connect! Rove Hotels.
As for us, we’re leaving you with this final episode of season 5 with a promise that you’ll hear from us again!
On this week’s episode, our host Shereen Abdulla and guests explore the tech start-up revolution in the UAE.
Listen in for advice on what are the roadblocks on building a tech startup, how to approach a VC, is finding funding really that hard, and more!
Thank you to Shamim Kassibawi (Founder of Play:Date App), Jon Edward Santillan (Founder of Denarii Cash) and Aliasgar Tambawala (Head – Family Office, Klay Capital) for joining us – we loved hosting you on KEF Connect!
Tune in to this week’s episode of KEF Connect as we explore the world of Citizen Journalism, its effects on mainstream media and how it’s been an important force for change! 🎙️ 📰
A big thank you to our guests Casey Fitzgerald (Senior Writer and Host at Lovin Dubai), Seema Sangra (Program Leader Media Studies Department at Amity University Dubai) and Vince Ang (General Manager at The Filipino Times) for joining us!
You’ve only just got your head around cryptocurrency, and now NFTs have skyrocketed into mainstream attention, as the hottest new tech must-have!
Tune in to this week’s episode of KEF Connect with host Shereen Abdulla and guests Albert Carter (CEO of Audioswim) and Lavesh Jagasia (Founder of ARTIANA) and discover all about how investments in crypto and NFTs are different from your traditional investments and the risks and advantages of investing in them.
Do you ever wonder how tech companies track or use your personal data? Want to learn about the measures to protect yourself from data misuse?
Don’t miss out on today’s episode of KEF Connect with our host Shereen Abdulla and guests Andrew Thomas (Managing Director of Digital Nexa), Roxane Negrillo (Executive Business Director of PHD Media) and Thomas Matthew (Marketing Manager at Letswork) as they discuss all things personal data in the digital world!
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And we’re back! Tune in to today’s episode of #KEFConnect with Anas Bukhash and the KEF Family as they dive deep into the complex world of technology, and beyond!🎙️
At the helm of KEF Holdings, Mr Faizal and the KEF Family lead various innovative, technology-driven ventures, with the aim of always being different and making a difference, not just in their businesses, but also in the communities where they operate in!
Tune in every week for interviews with industry trendsetters and community change-makers that will instill inspiration and ignite action.
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The Season 4 finale episode of KEF Connect is now LIVE! 🎙️
In today’s episode, our host Aida Al Busaidy and special guest Mona Kattan (Co-founder & Global President of Huda Beauty and Founder of Kayali Fragrance) discuss money, business, entrepreneurship, success and failures. Most importantly, Mona answers the most important question for us – Can money buy you happiness? OR Can you earn money without finding your passion first?
What do you think? Tune in to this inspiring and powerful conversation to hear what they had to say!
According to a recent study, “Social Media Influencer” is one of the top career paths children wish to pursue in the future.
On today’s episode of KEF Connect, our host Aida Al Busaidy speaks to Naomi D’Souza (Creative Consultant, Digital Strategist & Influencer) and NourAldin (TV personality / Actor) to find out about their personal journey in the industry and what advice they would give to aspiring social media influencers looking to pursue a similar path.
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The latest episode of KEF Connect is now LIVE! 🎙️
This week our host Aida Al Busaidy sat down with our awesome guests to talk about all things Money!
Listen in as Reem Akhras, Syeda Erum and Omar Alimi dive deep into what the concept of money, savings and hustle mean for Gen Z!
This week on KEF Connect we invited Kids and Teens to give their insights on money and what it means to them!
What do their parents tell them about money? Do they have savings? If they had a lot of money, what would they like to do with it?
Tune in to this week’s super fun episode to hear what they had to say! 🎙️
A big thank you to our host Aida Al Busaidy and our fabulous little guests; Shriya and Shayna Vyas, Janah Adasi, Charles David Sangalang Liban, Saina Sajnani, and Daeej and Zayed AJ Raisi.
This week’s episode is all about investing that pot of money we all have saved up.
Listen in as our finance experts outline the first steps before you decide on investing your hard-earned money. Should we keep it safe by saving it? Or should we take risks and invest it?
Thank you to our host Aida Al Busaidy and episode guests Prashant Mehta, Malika Chandra and Santosh Keni for joining us on KEF Connect.
We’re kicking off Season 4 with Women and Wealth!
In this episode, our host Aida Al Busaidy is joined by Preethi Mundhra (Head of Marketing and Partnerships at Liv Bank), Joy Ajlouny (Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur/Founder) and Shaheeda Abdul Kader (Entrepreneur & Financial Advisor). Tune in as they deep-dive into women and their attitude towards money and wealth.
Our final episode of #KEFConnect Season 3 is LIVE! 🎙️
Tune in as Mr. Faizal, Ms. Shabana and Sophiya talks about their love for reading, why education is a strong pillar for the Faizal Shabana Foundation, and that there is no age to learn something new!
Special Thanks to Anas Bukhash for coming back as our host, sharing his insights and to everyone for listening in! We have absolutely loved every moment of this Season – we hope you did too. 🙌
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In an age when information is so easily accessible for everyone, how do we discern what is true and what is fake? Tune in to this week’s episode of KEF Connect featuring Courtney Brandt, Nicole Majdalany and Dr. Pedro Sellos. Special shout-out to Sarah Hedley Hymers for joining us this season and being a truly wonderful host!
On this episode, our host Sarah Hedley Hymers and guests explore the evolution of reading and learning and the changes in trends across 3 generations. Thank you to Nadera Alborno, Maya Hojeij and Nicholo Jallores for joining us – it was a pleasure to host you on KEF Connect! #KEFHoldings #KEFConnect
KEFConnect Season 3 Episode 1 is here!
This season, we are supporting the 13th Annual Emirates Literature Festival to promote education, debate and, above all else, love for reading and writing.
In the studio this week, our Season 3 host Sarah Hedley Hymers sits down with Ahlam Bolooki, #EmiratesLitFest Festival Director and Annabel Kantaria, the first-ever winner of the #EmiratesLitFest Writing Prize. We hope you enjoy listening in!
To see the full #EmiratesLitFest line-up and buy tickets for this weekend, visit emirateslitfest.com.
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Our fourth and final episode of Season 2 of KEF Connect, with host Dina Butti, is now live! 🎙️ And what better way to end the season than by discussing all things Health & Wellness, a topic many of us have prioritised more over the past year.
Listen in as our two inspirational guests, Natasha Radatsenko (the woman behind Health Nag) and yoga instructor Nerry Toledo discuss everything from changes in people's approaches to their wellbeing and how their businesses have adapted to meet those needs.
KEFConnect S2 Episode 3 is NOW LIVE! 🎙️
This week in the studio we caught up with the brains behind Drawdeck and Inkopia, two online stores that focus on bringing walls to life with stunning art and photography, all while supporting the artists behind the work in UAE.
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On this week’s episode, our Season 2 host Dina Butti sits down with Eugenie Dronneau, Founder & CEO of FoodKarma, and Prerna Khushalani, Founder of Heal 'Thy' Self.
What were their major wins and losses in 2020? What does the future hold? How can we continue to support SMEs and others like them? Find out by tuning in today!
New episodes every Thursday.
KEF Connect is BACK and ready to hit the ground running in 2021!
The pilot episode for Season 2 with Mr. Faizal, Ms. Shabana, Sophiya and host @anasbukhash is now live!
Listen in as they discuss what we can expect from KEF this year, what they foresee as the major challenges ahead, and offer their advice for homegrown SMEs.
We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it.
We were overwhelmed with the response we received for the Community hero initiative hence we decide to do one more surprize episode.
We are closing the season one of KEF Connect with the face of tomorrow. The power of Youth. Our finale features 'Emirati Marshals' - a group of young Emiratis who have been selflessly volunteering throughout the pandemic at various testing centers across the country for endless hours.
Listen to these inspiring young Emirati as they sit down with our season one host Saleh Al Braik.
Tune in today to listen to their inspiring story. #KEFConnect
In our fourth episode of Season One, host Saleh Al Braik sits down with Mr Ashraf Thamarassery – an unparalleled social worker based in UAE who has dedicated his whole life to helping the UAE's deceased on their final journey home. Tune in today to listen to his inspiring story. #KEFConnect
Not all heroes wear capes! We’re so happy to introduce to you Lakna Amarasiri - Who dedicates all her extra time volunteering to help people who have been affected by the pandemic in multiple ways.
She is a true inspiration as she does all this while taking care of two beautiful daughters and working full-time as a Business Principal in a consultancy firm in Dubai.
Listen to Lakna and Saleh Al Braik dive deep into her story! Our hearts warmed when listening, we hope yours do too.
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KEFConnect Season 1 with host @salehalbraik.
In the second episode of KEF Connect, we introduce our first community hero - Heather Harris who started this amazing initiative called 'Stop & Help'.
Tune in as Saleh Al Barik, our host for the season, gets in this inspiring conversation with Heather.
In this pilot episode of KEF Connect, we get a deeper insight on the story of KEF Holdings' founders and a glimpse of what's next for the company. Listen in as entrepreneur and speaker Anas Bukhash interviews Faizal Kottikolon, Shabana and Sophiya.