The Creative Minds: Recent Episodes

Aida Tleel

Welcome to The Creative Minds, a podcast that empowers ‘raw’, ‘authentic’, and ‘honest’ conversations with achievers, who share more about their stories and how they “made it” each in their own field. Be prepared to dive deep and get inspired.

Allow me to introduce Brian Drain, the Chief People Officer at daa.

Brian is a professional known for his expertise in human resources, operations management, safety management systems, aviation security, and contract management, with a wealth of experience in the airlines/aviation industry.

I had the privilege to work with Brain briefly on a project a while ago where I got the chance to witness Brian's remarkable work ethic, which immediately caught my attention.

It is a rarity to encounter individuals who genuinely derive joy from their work and authentically care about others. I noticed that from how he works with others and how he went above and beyond by generously mentoring me and patiently answering all my questions. As you may know by now, I'm quite generous with those :)

That is why I was eager to have him as a guest on the show.

In our conversation, we delve into his remarkable journey and the steps he took to attain the prestigious position of Chief People Officer at DAA. We explore the sources of his inspiration, his personal definition of success, the profound meaning the aviation industry holds for him, his genuine concern for the well-being of individuals, and the invaluable advice he has for those in their 20s who are grappling with the uncertainty of their career paths. Additionally, we touch upon Brian's leisure pursuits and the remarkable individuals who make up his inner circle. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and insights.

Can't wait for you to listen to this episode.

This episodes is definitely one of my favorites.

Allow me to introduce you to the remarkable Dr. Stacy Baker, a passionate Traditional Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine practitioner who captivated my attention with her thought-provoking content that has challenged my long-held beliefs about our health.

In her early twenties, Dr. Stacy encountered a series of health challenges that transformed her from being a personal coach into a state of constant exhaustion, leaving her unable to walk without enduring overwhelming inflammation. Determined to regain her health and vitality, she embarked on an unwavering quest for knowledge and understanding.

Motivated by her own struggles, Dr. Stacy immersed herself in the world of functional medicine, dedicating herself to thorough research and education. Her goal was to uncover the underlying root causes of her health issues, unraveling the intricate interconnections within the body's systems. With each revelation, she gained valuable insights into the profound influence that lifestyle and nutrition choices have on overall well-being.

Throughout her episodes, Dr. Stacy fearlessly shares the triumphs and tribulations of her personal healing journey. She provides actionable tips, evidence-based strategies, and profound insights to help you grasp the intricacies of your own body. Exploring a wide range of topics, from gut health to hormone imbalances and chronic inflammation to mental wellness, she empowers her audience to take control of their well-being.

Dr. Stacy's ultimate mission is to guide others on their healing journeys, drawing from her own transformative experiences. She firmly believes in the innate power of the body to heal and is resolute in her mission to equip her listeners with the necessary tools and knowledge to reclaim their vitality and live their lives to the fullest.

Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey with Dr. Stacy Baker as she shares her wisdom, challenges your preconceived notions, and helps you discover the path to holistic wellness.

Note: This episode is the second half of a two-part series.

Allow me to introduce you to the remarkable Dr. Stacy Baker, a passionate Traditional Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine practitioner who captivated my attention with her thought-provoking content that has challenged my long-held beliefs about our health.

In her early twenties, Dr. Stacy encountered a series of health challenges that transformed her from being a personal coach into a state of constant exhaustion, leaving her unable to walk without enduring overwhelming inflammation. Determined to regain her health and vitality, she embarked on an unwavering quest for knowledge and understanding.

Motivated by her own struggles, Dr. Stacy immersed herself in the world of functional medicine, dedicating herself to thorough research and education. Her goal was to uncover the underlying root causes of her health issues, unraveling the intricate interconnections within the body's systems. With each revelation, she gained valuable insights into the profound influence that lifestyle and nutrition choices have on overall well-being.

Throughout her episodes, Dr. Stacy fearlessly shares the triumphs and tribulations of her personal healing journey. She provides actionable tips, evidence-based strategies, and profound insights to help you grasp the intricacies of your own body. Exploring a wide range of topics, from gut health to hormone imbalances and chronic inflammation to mental wellness, she empowers her audience to take control of their well-being.

Dr. Stacy's ultimate mission is to guide others on their healing journeys, drawing from her own transformative experiences. She firmly believes in the innate power of the body to heal and is resolute in her mission to equip her listeners with the necessary tools and knowledge to reclaim their vitality and live their lives to the fullest.

Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey with Dr. Stacy Baker as she shares her wisdom, challenges your preconceived notions, and helps you discover the path to holistic wellness.

Note: This episode is the first half of a two-part series.

Being an Engineer from University of Toronto, this episode hits differently for me, because for once I am talking to an expert who understand what it means to be an Engineer and the challenges that the students face while they are doing their degree. I have gone above and beyond to get the chance to interview Dr.Richard, and if there is anything that I regret is that I wish I have met him earlier on in my life.

In today's podcast, we are honored to have Dr. Richard as our special guest. Driven by his own experiences as a Ph.D. student in Chemical Engineering at Princeton University, he has devoted his career to delving into the intricacies of learning styles and enhancing education.

Dr. Richard's personal journey in academia sparked a profound fascination with unraveling the secrets of effective learning. This passion has fueled his tireless efforts to understand how individuals can optimize their learning experiences and achieve their full potential.

His breakthrough came when he discovered the Index of Learning Styles (ILS). This instrument assesses preferences across four dimensions, helping individuals understand their strengths and challenges in academic settings. This instrument assesses preferences across four dimensions: active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global. By understanding one's learning style profile, individuals can leverage their strengths and navigate potential challenges more effectively within academic settings.

Inspired by this research, Dr. Richard embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the educational system, questioning its worth and seeking ways to improve it. He overcame challenges and resistance, fueled by a passion for transformative education.

In this episode, we dive into his story, his thoughts on the educational system, and the genesis of his research. We also learn about his personal definition of success.

Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. It has opened me up to better understanding how I better learn.

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast where we have the pleasure of introducing you to Bader, also known as llunr, a multitalented artist who is a singer, songwriter, producer, composer, and musician.

But what makes Bader's journey unique is the fact that he initially studied Risk Management at university. It was during his time there that he got the opportunity to be a radio host, and that's when music showed itself to him. Bader had always been a fan of writing, but he never had the outlet until he picked up the guitar and taught himself how to play. This became a way for him to express how he was feeling, and he fell in love with presenting on the radio.

After his time there, he joined a another company as a copywriter, but as time went on, things became redundant, and Bader felt drained by his full-time job. He realized that it was hindering his creativity and decided to quit his job to become a full-time artist.

Of course, any significant change comes with its own set of challenges. Leaving a stable job, especially in our Arabic culture, can be daunting. But Bader emphasizes that struggles definitely cause some form of creativity and encourages aspiring artists to be themselves. He believes that if you try to be someone else, you won't be able to keep up with it.

One of the critical things that Bader discusses is promoting your work and creating the mood with each track. He emphasizes the importance of being yourself That is where I challenge him and ask him "Who he really is?" (P.S loved his genuine answer there)

Bader also shares some tips on how to build a following and gain an audience to listen to your music. We also talk about the mindset that he had to build up to get to where he is now. He admits that he thought about quitting many times, but it was his passion for music that kept him going.

Finally, Bader answers the well known question by now, which is what success means to him and how he defines it in his life.

If you want to know more about Bader's journey and follow his work, you can find him on Instagram (llunrmusic)

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the podcast, and we hope you enjoyed getting to know Bader and his inspiring story!

Looking forward for you to tune in to the FIRST TIME EVER TRIO EPISODE, where I don't only interview them but they interview me as well.

Chris and Ron are the dynamic duo behind Hacker Valley Media, a cybersecurity media company with 6 different podcasts and video shows and one mission: to share the most powerful stories in cyber in creative ways. Through our conversation we explore the ways in which technology can bring us closer together or drive us further apart, the challenges of collaboration and finding partners, and the process of scaling a podcast.

As former corporate employees, Chris and Ron share their valuable insights on leaving their jobs to start their own media company, building relationships with sponsors and partners and the importance of staying true to oneself as a content creator.

Their approach to podcasting is centered on providing value to their listeners, delving into topics that provoke informative and productive discussions. They believe in doing the work and experimenting until they find what works, striving to continuously improve and grow their company.

You can expect to gain fresh perspectives and insights on technology's impact on society, as well as practical tips and advice on building a thriving podcast and media company.

Are you someone who experiences emotions intensely and reacts strongly to them?Do you find yourself constantly worrying and overthinking even the smallest decisions? If so, you might be one of the 15-20% of people in the world who are classified as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP).

As an HSP, you might also be naturally compassionate and sensitive to criticism, while feeling different from everyone else and sometimes choosing to be alone. You may even be highly intuitive, often feeling tired and overwhelmed due to your sensitivity to external stimuli and the emotions of others.

It's not that you are less capable, but that you are overstimulated. The world might try to mold you to fit in a box that you do not fit in, but you don't have to force yourself to conform.

In my latest podcast episode, I talk with Bethany Perry, a transformational coach who works with trauma and weight loss. As a mother of 5 children and 7 grandchildren, Bethany understands firsthand what it's like to be an HSP and how it can impact your life. Join us as we discuss how to navigate the world as an HSP, and learn to embrace and appreciate your sensitivity instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.

If you've ever felt misunderstood, know that you are not alone. We got you in this episode. Never underestimate the feeling of being herd, it can do wonders especially to a Highly Sensitive Person.

Tune in to the latest episode and let's have an honest conversation about what it means to be a highly sensitive person in today's world.

The latest episode of The Creative Minds Podcast features Edward Johnson, the co-founder and CEO of Push Far. His journey into entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring.

At just 17 years old, Edward dropped out of school without finishing his A-levels. But he didn't let that stop him from pursuing his dreams. He took a leap of faith and sent an email to a CEO of a company, he looked forward to be part of, and that is how he landed his first job. It's incredible how one small action can change the course of our lives.

Edward has a unique set of skills and characteristics that have helped him succeed in every project he's taken on. But what's truly special is his passion for entrepreneurship and his desire to help others achieve their goals.

We'll learn more about his latest venture, Push Far, and how it can help us all reach our full potential. Edward will share with us why having a coach in your life is so important, and how it can make all the difference in achieving success.

We'll also dive into the difference between a coach and a mentor, and hear Edward's definition of true success - from the heart.

So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and listen in as Edward shares his incredible journey with us. It's a story that will inspire you to pursue your dreams, no matter where you're starting from.

Make sure you check out our Instagram page: thecreativemindspod

Looking to start your own food brand but feeling lost and overwhelmed? The latest episode of The Creative Minds Podcast features Erica, a successful food entrepreneur who shares her inspiring story and valuable insights. In this episode, Erica covers a range of topics, including:

The confidence she gained to start her own food brand
How she developed her unique product and brand name
The challenges she faced as an entrepreneur in the food industry
How she tested and increased the shelf life of her product naturally
The changes in her inner circle since starting her entrepreneurial journey
Her goals for the future and definition of success

Don't miss this episode if you're looking to start your own food brand or need some inspiration to overcome obstacles as an entrepreneur. Tune in now to hear Erica's story!

A Peak Human Performance / Executive Flow coach

An Angel Investor

And

The one who Pushes Human Performance Boundaries to MAX

Please WELCOME the one and only Alex Wisch

This episode is made up of 2 parts.

The first part we talk about Alex's journey with DYSLEXIA, understanding deeper what it means and how did he find a way around it to live in a flow state. We also talked about burn out, how to detect it, and how to prevent it.

The second part is focused on the 7 pillars on how to live a flow rich lifestyle.

But why should you care?

Because the more in flow you are the more productive and happier you are. Listen to episode to figure out what the 7 pillars are.

I will give you a hint. One is Communication, another Is Mindset and one is Purpose.

A Peak Human Performance / Executive Flow coach

An Angel Investor

And

The one who Pushes Human Performance Boundaries to MAX

Please WELCOME the one and only Alex Wisch

This episode is made up of 2 parts

The first part we talk about Alex's journey with DYSLEXIA, understanding deeper what it means and how did he find a way around it to live in a flow state. We also talked about burn out, how to detect it, and how to prevent it.

The second part is focused on the 7 pillars on how to live a flow rich lifestyle.

But why should you care?

Because the more in flow you are the more productive and happier you are. Listen to episode to figure out what the 7 pillars are.

I will give you a hint.

One is Communication, another Is Mindset and one is Purpose.

Meet Gil,

Gil & I have met a few years ago and never have I thought that we will record an episode together. I am so glad that we did.

This has been one interesting episode to record early in the morning, and as always the deeper you are in a conversation the deeper the content gets.

Let me tell you briefly about Gil. Gil is a Mastermind & Networking Expert.

What does that even mean? Have you heard of it?

Honestly I have not before I met Gil. I had no idea it existed or understood what it's value was, but after talking to him it made sense. We address in this episode how to effectively communicate with each other and build up your network.

Have you ever been in a networking event and wanted to get away from a conversation?

OR

Have you ever been in a conversation where you wanted to take things further with that person as you believe that this is what you are looking for in your network? The real question is how do you take that forward? How do you end both types of conversations. There is more detail to each and every step.

Not only that, but also how do you intentionally go to networking events and make the best out of them. All of this is addressed in this episode. It is one that you do not want to miss.

I really wanted to release this episode before the holidays but I wanted it to get the value that it deserves.

Much Love to all of you always.

Meet Lauren,

Lauren is the founding partner & CEO of Impact School. I came across her a while ago and loved her realness in the content that she creates.

In this episode we tried to keep it brief and to the point having her share more about her story and how she stared in the Fitness Industry and after some time, and thousands of lessons learnt, she founded Impact School.

That is only one part of the episode, she mentions how she dropped out of one of the best Business Universities because she had come to the realization that the teachers who taught her never run their own business and she wanted to learn from the one who actually did.

Not only that but she tried the corporate jobs and it was not for her either.

We also talk about the challenges that she faced starting Impact school, what her thoughts are towards hiring talent, and what does she look for in her team?

To take it deeper, I asked her about relationships both friendships and romantic ones, and if she ever thought that the expectations that she had were ever too high for others to live up to.

We go as deep as possible in various topics, the deeper you listen the more you get inspired by her story.

Looking forward to have you check this episode out.

Much Love to all of you always.

Meet Ramy Al Kadhi,

Ramy is the Head of Sales @Anghami, author of the novel "Ray", a podcast host, a football fanatic and a martial arts fan.

I got the chance to meet Ramy when I came across his novel "Ray".

The back cover of the Novel grabbed my attention, as it was a male's perspective writing about joy, the highs and lows of life, anxiety, friendships, and love interests.

In this episode, Ramy, a British, Iraqi novelist, shares with us more about his story, from how he was born in London, lived in Bahrain for sometime, continued back his adolescence & University years in London and then settled in Dubai.

When I got Ramy on the show, I wanted to make sure I asked him about his creative process writing "Ray", hence the name of the podcast ;)

When did he decide to write the novel? How did the ideas come to him? Did he self publish? What are the advantages and disadvantages of self publishing? What did he mean by the Euphoric feeling that he got as he was writing?

Why did he write the book? Is it based on a true story that he had experienced? I loved his response to those questions as he mentioned that when he wrote the book he took Ray, a fictional character, and placed him in situations and experiences to see how he would navigate through them and in that process he hoped to get clarity for his life.

I asked him if he had found that clarity after writing the novel? His response shocked me (Check out the full episode to see what he said)

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Meet Elissa Freiha,

Elissa is the Founder and CEO of Womena. Elissa's energy, creativity, desire for change and spontaneity grabbed my attention. Not only that but her desire to want to build up a feminist media company to amplify women's stories.

To be this passionate about something and build up a whole business around it, one must have a story behind that, and that is why I ask Elissa to tell us more about what fascinated her to want to explore the world of feminism (which she shares at the beginning of the episode)

We also talk about, how Womena came to existence? The challenges she faced founding a company right after finishing university. What would she have done differently if she would have repeated the same experience again, what is her definition of success and much much more.

Check out the full episode.

Meet Anthony Joseph,

Anthony is an Award Winning Real Estate Broker (top awarded agent with 3.9 Billion of property sales), the Host of Dubai Stars Podcast, Author of Amazon best seller Take Charge, and has his own Real Estate Academy, where he teaches his tips and hacks in order to sell real estate in Dubai like a pro. As we recorded this episode, I really enjoyed the realness that he shared in this episode.

In this episode he talked about his journey of how he left his comfortable life in Lebanon to moving to a completely new country with no money or connections but 1 relative of his.

I asked him about:

How he managed to make it in Dubai when he first came, as it is known to be a relatively expensive place to live in.
What skillset does a great Real-estate need to have to thrive in the Dubai market?
What his definition of success? Which was so detailed that I have never had a guest on my show talk about it that way. (Check out the episode to see what his response was)
I even asked him about what his thoughts are on God/ the Universe (however you refer to it) and if that was part of his journey that got his to where he is now.

It was one genuine, raw, authentic episode that I loved listening to every second of it (which I did several times)

I might have overwhelmed him by 50 different questions all at once at the beginning of the episode. You will understand what I mean when you listen to the episode :)

I hope you enjoy it

Love,

Aida

Meet Nick,

Nick's content grabbed my attention as he talks all things to do with travel and lifestyle.

He has grown his Instagram following to 142k talking about places you didn't know existed, how to travel and stay for free, what the do's and don't for travel, cheap places to travel to when you are young and much more.

In this conversion you will get the chance to learn more about Nick himself behind his online "image/reputation".

You would assume one with a certain number of following would be doing content creation full time, but he actually works full-time in a completely different field (check out the episode to know what). He talks about how he started several YouTube channels by the age of 9 but got bullied for creating them and shut them down. We talk more in this episode about what got him back to content creation and specifically travel, why does he care about his community (he really does), how does he budget for his trips, when is the best time to travel, and how to book the cheapest flights.

I also asked him about the best place he has travelled too, as well as his daily routine that he follows ( note he wakes up pretty early) I also asked him about his creative process, and if he executes on every idea that comes to him. (What do you think his response was? )

and

Of course what is his definition of success.

The deeper you go into the episode the more you will enjoy it.

Hope you enjoy this episode, it is different than any previous episode that I have recorded.

Meet Mahmoud Bartawi,

Mahmoud is an Emirati Entrepreneur who has launched Under500 in 5 countries, and cashed out his healthy food for 10X.

When I asked him about why Under500? He said that he had always been passionate about health, and he was looking for healthy food that tasted good. He understood that living a healthy lifestyle depended 20% on one's workout and 80% on what they ate. He assumed that on average people ate 3 meals a day with under 500 calories each, then they would eventually lose weight. Plus health has been a big part of his life that his father ingrained in him and he wanted more people to get healthy.

I asked him further about how he and his co-founder got the funding for his business, he mentioned that he had to risk what he had saved for 10 years into this project. Moreover, Mahmoud talks the difference between the startup time vs real time. But that is not it, we talk about happiness, relationships and his advice for someone who wants to one day have his own startup.

This was one of the most enjoyable episodes that I have recorded.

When you listen to the episode, you will realize the calmness and depth of thought that Mahmoud shares in this episode.

I will guarantee you that you will be inspired listening to the episode.

Follow Mahmoud Bartawi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartawi/

Meet Nour,

Nour is the Co-Founder and CEO at Intella, which is a Deep Tech and Big Data Company ( note: they are HIRING).

She had finished her undergrad at Western University in Canada, and then came back to work at Bank al Etihad in Jordan. 5 years in, she had decided to quit the corporate world and go back-packing across South East Asia but WHY?

In this episode we talk more about:

How did she go from deciding to quit her job in the bank to then eventually co-founding Intella.
How did she find her co-founder?
How did they raise funds for their company?
How did they grow their team and hire the right talent?
How do they keep their team motivated and inspired?
What were the challenges she faced being a Women Entrepreneur in the MENA region.

and

of-course

What is her definition of Success?

Welcome back to The Creative Minds Podcast. I am so glad that you are back here in this new season.

In this episode, I will re-introduce you to the podcast, tell you more about it, as well as address a very important topic MENTAL HEALTH.

Since today is October 10th, and that is Mental Health Day, I talk more about what Mental Health, what it is and what causes it.

In short, always be kind you have no idea what everyone is going through, even though you cannot really see it, it does not mean it is not there.

Meet Raja Otaqui,

Raja is an Entrepreneur who loves to do many things as he says in the interview and you will see why.

He is the Managing Partner at Karmalite Medical Esthetic but not only that but he has been highly involved in Marketing, Social Media, Art, Songwriting, Singing, and Playing the piano. He is well known for his songs Ma Fi Aman (ما في أمان), Dina (دينا), Bisharafi (بشرفي) which can be all found on YouTube.

In this episode we talk about his journey from how he started in his Undergrad in Health Sciences, then went into singing/ songwriting songs in English. Following that he ended up being a radio host for a while, before he decided to change things around again and go back to the singing but this time in Arabic, which he clearly explains how different it is, as well as being the Managing Partner at Karmalite Medical Esthetic.

We talk about all those different phases in his life, but gets more deeper towards the middle/end of the episode, where we talk about the negative/ positive effects of social media. I also asked him about how has he learnt to find happiness in the midst of it all, and what makes him happy.

I loved his response when he said that how happiness can be found in everything that one does.

And of course, you all know by now,

What is his definition of SUCCESS?

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Meet Ghinwa El-Ariss,

Ghinwa is a Psychology PHD student at the University of Calgary, where she is studying /researching the DARK SIDE of Relationships.

In this episode I ask her about:

Why is she focused on the DARK side of the relationships?
Why do people stay in relationships that they know is bad for them?
How does this attachment build up and why?
Why can 2 people go through the same experience but have a completely different perception of life?
How can someone re-learn to love themselves and see their worth if their experiences has shown them otherwise?
Is faith/ spirituality a part of the journey that helps one REMEMBER their self-worth?
How can you balance between TRUSTING the process and CHASING after your goals?
What if one does not have a certain goal in life, how can one know what they are excited about?
What does HAPPINESS mean?
What does INNER PEACE feel like?
How can you navigate social media in a positive way?

And of course

What is her definition of SUCCESS?

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghinwa_ea/

Meet Kevin,

Kevin is a speaker, a coach, a Fitness and Martial Art lover. He is also the Creator, CFO and Co-Host of Next Level University Podcast. Together with his partner Alan, they have already recorded 1000 Episodes making them a Global Top 100 Podcasts in 125+ countries.

In this episode Kevin shares more about his story and why he decided to quit his high paying job, and take on the Entrepreneurial path. He definitely mentioned that it was not as glorious as it sounds.

He did share more of the challenges that he faced during those times but he had a vision and was clear about that and so nothing stopped in his way.

Kevin added about the importance of being around the "Right" environment and the morning habits that he took on that have given his day more structure and kept him grounded. Listen to the full episode to learn more about his morning routine and how that has positively changed his life. He also talked about how to get back up when you fall off track not allowing it to ruin the rest of your day.

We addressed topics around anxiety, and the constant need to prove oneself.

I also asked him a few questions around some advice he would have given his younger self

and

OF COURSE

What his definition of SUCCESS is.

Check out this highly DELAYED and highly VALUABLE episode.

Meet Maria Fakhoury,

Maria is currently on her final year pursuing her DOCTORATE degree in Psychology in Chicago. She is also a fellow graduate of University of Toronto and did her high school at the International School of Choueifat. (So to all the Choueifaties out there, you better listen to this episode) In this episode Maria talks more about her journey and what lead her to continuing her Doctorate in Psychology.

We also talked about:

Her biggest challenge transitioning from School to University
The limiting beliefs that she, and many of us, fall into, such as believing that our self-worth is based mainly on how we perform at school/ university (i.e grades)
What does Mental Health mean, especially in the Middle East region?
What is the difference between Nature and Nurture?
Are Psychology and Spirituality related?
The use of medication to treat Mental Health issues (how medication should not be the long-term solution but a short term one)
The negative sides of medication vs understanding the root cause of the existing issues
Different methodologies of coping with stress
Gut health and how it affects our mental and physical health
Difference between the Big T and the small t (Check out what that means)
Can kids ever be depressed? How so?
What is happiness?

AND

ofcourse

What is her definition of success?

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Follow Maria Fakhoury: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-fakhoury-6a8749104/

Meet Dana,

Dana Tarawneh is the Morning Presenter @radioblissjo, Marketer and Social Media expert, and partner @balafeesh.

In this episode, Dana shares more about her story, who she is and how she has come across what she is doing.

Meanwhile everyone glorifies the fact of leaving their fulltime job and opening their own business, Dana has another story to share. She talks about the dark side, and the challenges that once faces running their own businesses, and how it is not for everyone.

She also explains what lead her to close of her own business and go after continuing her studies in Masters of Arts in Consciousness and Transformative Studies.

Trust me there is much more depth to this episode, as she shares more about time management, how to be present, and a sensitive topic about her, that not many of you might know, that revolves around the idea of addiction and how to redirect a negative addiction to a positive one.

and

MUCH MORE!!

Tune in and give it a listen.

Dana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danatarawneh/

Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativemindspod/

Meet Saif Abdualla,

Saif is an Emirati Father, Husband, Certified Motivational Speaker, Radio Presenter, Tv Presenter, Children’s author, & Events MC/ Host.

This episode for sure took a different path, a path that I did not quite expect.

In this episode we talk more about who Saif is, what he does, does he believe that one should be focused on only doing 1 thing or be a jack of all traits given the fact that he himself wears several different hats.

Things turned around when he mentioned that he lost his parents at a very young age.

That is not an easy state to be in, but his vulnerability and openness to talk about it, gave me goosebumps watching/ listening to it again and I am sure it will do to you too as well.

We talk about how the loss of his parents has impacted his view of the world wondering why he still chose to look at the bright side of things, vs hating on the world. He shares an intimate moment about what it felt like not having his parents during his graduation and how he navigated through that moment.

We also talked about how he got into writing children’s books, what inspires him, what LOVE means to him and of course what his definition of success is.

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Meet Henri Lamy, Henri & I randomly connected around 3 years ago at Wadi Rum in Jordan, before the podcast even took place. That was when he introduced me to his art and showed me his world as an artist. During our conversation, he just picked up a pen and paper and started drawing. It was an unexpected and interesting addition. As he was drawing, his attention never drifted away from the conversation at all. Art was so natural to him, that he would do it without even thinking. After a few minutes, he showed me the sketch that he drew as we were talking. It was pretty cool how fast he was able to create it. (I have attached it below. Please bare in mind that this was done in a few minutes and I had some weird looking glasses :) ) Fast forward to this day, we have decided to record a podcast episode. In this episode he shares more about himself, What were some of the challenges that he has faced as a kid? When did he first get involved in art? Who encouraged him to take that path? When did he decide to finally call himself an artist and allow that to be his career? How has having a family changed his perspective about life? Is art sustainable? What is his biggest challenge now? and of course, what is his definition of Success? But there is much more. If you are an artist/creative of any sort I am pretty sure you will LOVE this episode, it was very spontaneous. Connect with Henri: https://www.instagram.com/henri_lamy/ Follow the podcast on: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativemindspod/

Meet Yazan,

So Yazan and I were at the same High School and it is so exciting to interview him again now after several years learning more about his journey and how he had come across co-founding Power Edison.

He has been awarded the Forbes 30 under 30 in the Energy sector.

Pretty exciting isn’t it.

In the episode we talk more about his story, where he stared how did he come across starting Power Edison? Why did he decide to start his own vs joining an existing company? How did he find his co-founder? We also talked about clean energy and how politics plays a part in that.

Then we also dove deep beyond what he does but on his mindset and mental state, so we touch base on how did he come across knowing that clean energy is what he wanted to do and focus on?

What is passion? And what does it mean to him?

What is happiness? Is it overrated?

What does success look like for him? And does he consider himself successful?

There was a lot of laugher in the episode, which just made it more fun.

Check out the full episode.

Follow him on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazan-harasis-b4153776/

At this point almost everyone has Instagram.

If you are in Dubai or Saudi, I am pretty sure you have come across Lovin Dubai, Smashi, or Augustus Media.

Some pretty interesting pages with a ton of added value, they are direct, to the point, you got to the page, learn something new and go on with your life. That is what I call value.

BUT who is the mastermind behind those pages?

Well let me introduce the CEO & Founder Richard FitzGerald.

What is his story? How did he come across doing what he does? What was his mindset that got him to where he is now? What were some of his challenges? What is his definition of success? What drives him to always want to create more?

Those are to name a few.

Check out the full episode.

Connect with him on: https://www.instagram.com/fitzyrichard/

Meet Sandy Grigsby,

This episode is one of the most fun and chill episodes that I have recorded. It was so easy talking to her and she has this natural flow of making you just smile.

Such a great energy indeed.

In this episode, we have changed things a bit around and I have decided to start the conversation diving deeper into her childhood, little did I know he childhood was a pretty intense one that has helped shape up who she is. I honestly had no idea that our conversation would lead to that.

In the episode we talk about her childhood and how that had a huge effect on her belief about herself.

We further talked about gaslighting and what it means?

The importance of Self-Love and how can you find it? How to overcome negative self-talk?

She also shares some techniques on how to overcome guilt and regret and ofcourse what her definition of success is.

Follow Sandy on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sandyinfocus/

Meet Vinny,

Vinny is the Founder and CEO of Stress Undone. This is a long delayed episode that you must listen to.

Earlier on the show I got amazing guests that talk about Nutrition, Fitness, Diet, Exercise, mindset and all separately, but this episode gives you a complete different point of view since stress will be included in each and everyone of them.

Did you know that working out is stress itself? Did you hear about Nutritional Stress? All those things are real!!

Did you know that over-working out can actually add more negative stress to your body?

Vinny emphasizes on the importance of Healing in before Healing out, but what does it mean?

You are always taught to eat healthy, workout, etc. you have heard all of those a million times but there is more to it all. There are so many truths shared in this episodes that no one really talks but Vinny does in this episode which is so refreshing.

This episode will defiantly open you up to a whole new way of looking at things.

Connect with Vinny on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnynuzzo/

In this episode you will get the chance to learn more about who Tessy is. (P.S_1st ever episode where I get a FEMALE who has been in the MILITARY FIELD talk about her own journey)

In this episode we are going to cover topics about her experience as a female in the Armed Forces, raising 2 kids while being there, we also talk about Marriage & Divorce, how identify Burnout and how to manage it. What it means to listen to yourself. The importance of staying curious & constantly learning, and of course Tessy's definition of Success.

Join us in this journey. It is going to be a fun one.

Meet Darine,

Darine did her major in computer graphics and animation then studied film making in New York. She also did her diploma in fine arts in Barcelona, as she was in a time where she was experimenting with her creative side. She also tried painting and sculpting but film making was her thing. She is the founder of a Minute Marvel where she uses her platform to make the invisible heroes visible.

In this episode we talk about storytelling and why it is important. What an authentic story means and how can one capture a feeling and express it in a way people are able to connect with.

She talks about the importance of taking care of herself and putting in the inner work. We address topics like emotion, fear, shame, and uncertainty.

Check out the full episode.

Meet Dana!!

Dana is a Storyteller, Senior Journalist and Presenter at MBC 1.

In this episode, Dana shares more about her journey into the world of media. She talks about her transition from being this shy girl to presenting on MBC 1 (the first independent Arabic satellite TV station with an estimated audience of more than 130 million Arab people around the world). That is only a small part of the episode. We talk about passion, brainstorming, the importance of how one speaks to oneself, overcoming fear, how to enhance creativity and find inspiration in everything. I also asked her about her definition of success. Whatever I am going to write here will not be enough. Trust me when I say this, you MUST listen to the full episode. I promise you will learn something new at least every 3 minutes.

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Meet Farah,

Farah is founder of the Farah foundation. She is a writer, creator, and positivity champ to inspire life.

(Note: Be prepared for this episode it is one of the most emotional ones yet)

Farah first learnt about her autoimmune disease around 17 years ago, where she was told that there was no cure for her illness. That meant that her body will constantly be changing physically, from her skin to her muscles and bones. She shares about how confused, angry, and bitter at everyone and everything she was the first few years, but most importantly, she talks about her transformational journey, a journey inward that took her from the feeling of hopelessness, fear, confusion, bitterness, to being a source of inspiration, motivation, and power for others.

This episode is all for you. Thank you for being part of the journey and making this such a wonderful experience and building such an empowering supportive community. Decided to do something special to connect with you all!! Check out the full episode and make sure you DM me if you would like to be part of that.

Meet Hamza Nabulsi, Hamza shares more of his journey transitioning from being an Industrial Engineer to following his passion in the fitness world. He shares more about why he has chosen this path and what it means to him, as well as addresses the amount of discipline and commitment it takes to stay consistent to see the results. He talks about the importance of having the right mindset every single day to keep him going, he also talks about how having a daily routine helps keeps him on track. You can truly see how much he cares for his clients and how much time and energy he spends tailoring a unique fitness/ nutritional plan for each one of them. I also asked him about his thoughts on veganism, cheat meals and supplements.

What is the difference between Shame and Guilt?

According to @brenebrown, a research professor who has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, Shame = "I am bad" and Guilt =" I did something bad".

Shame attacks you as an Individual, meanwhile guilt focuses on your behaviour. When you feel attacked that way, you feel that you are not worthy of love and belonging. So, when children are parented by shame, they tend to grow up struggling with self-worth and self-loathing issues. It teaches them that they are inherently not worthy of love and that stays on with that individual as they grow older causing them to behave in self-destructive manners such as violence, aggression, depression, addiction, eating disorders and bullying.

Check out the full episode to learn more about the difference between shame and guilt? What does shame really look like? and how to become more shame resilient.If you are looking to build relationships based on Love, Belonging and Story you are going to love this brief solo episode.

Meet Kristine Faza.

Kristine is a Certified Health Coach & Yoga Instructor. She also happens to be a friend of mine, p.s we used to go to the same school as kids. In this episode you will learn more about her story, and what it means to be a Health Coach and why did she choose to follow this path? We talk about meditation, prayer, being present, relationship with food and the anxiety that comes around it. We also address the subconscious mind, gratitude, gut health and the holistic approach to life and even question if the words of affirmations (that everyone talks about) really works?

Meet Alice Law, I got the chance to meet Alice and briefly learn about what she does and found her work inspiring. In this episode she will share more about her story and what drove her into diving in within and work now on helping other people calm down and deal with stress. Her story surprised me (Seriously, never judge anyone, you have no idea what their story is). After going through the challenges that she talks about and finding a way through the chaos to keep herself grounded, she has decided to support others in living the calmest version of themselves. She had no expectations of ever doing what she was doing as she wanted to pursue her interest in fashion but things changed around leading her in this path. Check out the full episode.

Meet Hugh MacLeod,

This episode was long delayed, and I am so excited for all of you to check it out.

In this conversation, Hugh shares more about his story and the lessons he learnt along the way and that is when his book “Humanizing Leadership” came to existence. He talks about importance of leading by example, giving back, finding time to oneself, the power of being present and honest with oneself, and the importance of having the right leadership in an organization. I appreciated what he shared about how blessed he was having people along the way who believed in him before he was able to see the potential in himself and now he wants to give back. This is HUMAITY.

Connect with him on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-macleod-224927170/

Why do we have some problems in communication? It is like you are saying something and you are trying your best to explain it but the person on the receiving end does not quite get it. It gets frustrating but it is not their fault. There are may factors that take place and create a lack of understanding in a communication. Check out the brief episode to understand how the communication process works and what are some issues that we face there.

What is your Love Language? What does that mean? What is the benefit of knowing it? Why does it matter?

“In the beginning I was one person, knowing nothing but my own experience, then I was told things and I became two people. There were two of I. One I always doing something that the other disapproved of. Or the other I said what I disapproved of. All this argument in me so much.In the beginning was I and I was good. Then came in another I. Outside authority. This was confusing. And then other I became very confused because there were many different outside authorities. I comes through, a little. In moments. And gets pushed back by other I” - Barry Stevens

Meet Adam,

I have met Adam a while ago and I have observed him grow so much in the past year and wanted to have him join me on a podcast episode.

He shares more about what he does, how he has grown spiritually, mentally and physically. We also address topics like stillness, observing one's thoughts, meditation, power of pain. I also asked him about his thought on how someone should quit a negative routine/ habit and REPLACE it with a more positive and empowering one. (notice the word that I used (REPLACE) is key). Listen for the full episode, you are going to love it.

Connect with adam: https://www.instagram.com/afreezyfrench/?hl=en

In part 1, Jacquelyn shared more about her story. The second part (this episode) we touch base on HSP.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? What does that mean? Do you feel that people around you do not quite understand you, or even understand how deeply you feel about things? Do you feel that you need more time to process the events of your day, especially if stressed? Do you feel you have a rich, complex inner life? Easily get overstimulated by your environment? Emotionally responsive or reactive with a high degree of empathy? Being greatly soothed when in nature or near water? Tending toward altruism or uniquely spiritual? Being deeply moved by arts and music? Having a rich, complex inner life? If you resonate with all of them, you are going to LOVE LOVE this episode.

Connect with her at: jacquelyn@hspgatheringretreats.com

Website: www.jacquelynstrickland.com

Meet Jacquelyn Strickland,

In this episode Jacquelyn talks about her story being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how she is empowering other HSP in her own journey. I have decided to split the episode into 2 parts. Part 1( this episode) is Jacquelyn's story and part 2 where she shares more about HSP.

In this episode she talks about how she has always been a spiritual seeker constantly searching for answers and asking the question why? She talked about her deep care for animals, and she was always praised for her sensitivity until she was put out there into the external world, which made her feel like an outsider and she had to adapt to society's expectations to fit in. Check out the full episode to learn more.

Connect with her at: jacquelyn@hspgatheringretreats.com

Website: www.jacquelynstrickland.com

What does HSP stand for?

Has anyone told you that you are “too sensitive”, or told you to “stop thinking too much", or even "stop being too dramatic and overreacting". If those few words resonate with you you might want to listen to this brief episode that is going to prepare you to the following episode with an amazing women who dives deeper into what HSP is.

Mano is the host of “The Perspective Podcast” and he creates Arabic content for @garyvee @garyveearabic making sure it is relevant to the Arab culture. But before he started working there, he had volunteered there for 1 year before he got the full-time position. I mean that is commitment.

In this episode he re-emphasized the importance of being happy in the process by doing the things you enjoy/excite you. He addressed something that was interesting and different than what everyone suggests. He said that he enjoys what he is doing a lot that not working, for him, is more exhausting than doing the work. In a sense, when you are not doing what you love, you are depriving yourself of that joy. He talks about adding value before you even ask anyone to buy anything from you and not to take it personally if they choose not to, because you have no idea what is on people’s plates.

I mean those are some of the few points we addressed. Honestly, you are going to enjoy this deeply. Even though I was the one who recorded this episode and knew what was there, hearing it again added so much value to me.

Whether you like it or not, people are going to judge you, at the end of the day, this says nothing about you, but says so much about them and what they believe about themselves. They are going to try to make you feel bad about yourself because they believe that if they bring you down with them then they are superior. Check out the full episode to understand how to navigate such a situation.

A study was done and showed that people love learning but the way we are being educated nowadays. Getting good grades does not mean you are intelligent, but shows that you are able to understand how to navigate through the system and do well and pass, it says nothing about how much information that you have really retained form what you have learnt. What is the use of only studying for an exam then forgetting everything afterwards?

The messages that we receive at an early childhood have a huge effect on oneself growing up. So who are you really if not what other people said you are? Check out this short solo episode. You are going to love it.

The scars, the cracks, the wounds that each and every one of us carries somehow makes us all human and able to connect with each other. It reminds us that perfectionism does not exist in this world.

If you are a person who prefers solitude and staying away from people and living in your own terms. This episode is for you. I will share a recent study that has been done about the effect of solitude on our wellbeing.

When you believe that you are right, do you feel you need to prove yourself to others, if so this short solo episode is for you.

Meet Dr. Sierra, she is a psychologist and music performance coach. As a performer and musician herself, she grew up very shy and had a hard time performing. As she was studying psychology, she started to realize that there are things one can do to overcome that. So she founded Elite Performance Academy, where she uses the psychological principles to work with musicians to work through performance anxiety, be brave, bold, and show up in their music. In this episode we talked about pushing through mental blocks, avoidance patterns, perfectionism, fitness and its effect on performance, as well as techniques on how one can control their anxiety when performing. I went a bit technical on her and asked her a few questions on how one can create an album, what songs to choose in an album, how long does an album need to be. Her response was different, she mentioned that each and everyone of us is different and it is up to us to chose that, but what she does is she brings the awareness to what is really going on that is hindering one's creativity. At the end of the day, creativity is found within each and everyone of us and sometimes we are the ones who are stopping in our own ways.

Meet Ali, He is the Host and Founder of Up Next podcast, where he interviews the young and upcoming in their fields from entrepreneurs, to athletes, makeup artists, influencers, content creators and people from diverse worlds. In each episode he shares his guest’s stories and create a space/ platform where he can add with the intent to add value to other listeners listening to his podcast. But what value is he talking about? Check out the episode to see what he got to say.We touch base on his story, and did he even decide to start the podcast.I also ask him to share some tips and advice for anyone who wants to start a podcast saying it is much easier than you think it is.

Meet Rob, I got the chance to be part of Rob's project called 10k Friends where he meets individuals from all over the world and spends an hour with each one of them till he reaches his goal of 10k people. I was the 4393 individual Rob meets. I loved the idea and asked him to join me on a podcast episode. His goal is to build communities, to learn about other people’s stories, create a space for others to be who they are and not judge them.He started his journey in the corporate world, he did not really enjoy his time there, after that he joined a startup, it eventually got bought out and that is when he decided to go full time on 10k Friends. His goal is to speak in universities/ schools and to educate students on how to communicate effectively with each other and share with them the tools he has learnt to build up his confidence, by asking the right questions.He meets 3-4 people/ day and he manages to remember the details of their stories, but how does he do that? In this episode he shares more about it. robs10kfriends

Meet Dania Dahleh,

Dania is a Jordanian/ Canadian Fashion designer and the founder of Enorm world, a sustainable fashion line. It is focused on creating smart casual ready to wear clothing that serves women at home and at work.

In this episode she shares more about her journey and how that lead her into the fashion/design world and the founding enorm world.

Enorm world was created in the Midst of COVID. How could that happen all virtually? From sketching, to designing, to finding the fabric, to building her virtual team as and finding the right the factory that she trusts is not easy. It fascinates me to see the amount of detail and work that goes behind every design.

One thing that makes Enorm stand out is its commitment to sustainability. You can defiantly sense her passion towards it in our conversation. She further explains what she means by sustainability, it is far beyond just using organic cotton.

Her goal is to create a difference in the world though her work of art. Part of the profit that comes from Enorm goes towards 2 charities she supports, as well as the educational sectors for the future generations who are passionate about fashion design, by giving them the tools/ tricks to help them expedite their journey, to keep them driven and focused on their art.

But how does she come up with her designs? How does she get inspired? Do you need to be inspired to create? Her responses are going to surprise you. Check out the full episode to learn more about what she has to say about all of that?

NOTE: She even designed her own prom dress – pretty cool isn’t it

Meet Awfa Mustafa, I got the honor to interview Awfa who is the CEO and founder at Najahi Events Organization LLC. Najahi is the leading event promoter in the UAE, bringing the world's leading speakers in personal empowerment, financial education & leadership skills to MENA. In this episode we cover how Najahi came to existence, why she decided to start it, how she connected with leaders such as Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Jay Shetty, to name a few, and have them fly all the way to Dubai. We also talk about how she managed to transition an in-person events business totally online after COVID hit. She has already started her new online learning platform iKew. So excited for you to check out this episode. I loved what she said about her definition of success is. It resonated with me so deeply. You got to check it out. You are going to LOVE LOVE this episode.

Meet Rita Kallini, Rita is doing her masters in psychology at Harvard university (YES you read right HARVARD) She is focused on Eating Disorders, Trauma, PD (personality disorders) and affective disorders. In this episode we really dive deep on her whole journey with eating disorders and obsession over it that drove her to want to further study it and help others dealing with it. In this episode we address topics on: 1.Trauma 2. Eating disorders,how she went from being a picky eater to anorexia to restrictive diet of eating just raw foods to turning vegan to then using food as a sedative to regulate emotions. All of that caused her medical complications 3. Idea that anorexia is a state of mind more than the actual manifestation of how the body looks 4. All or nothing mentality 5. Perfectionism and its effects. 6. OCD If any of those words trigger something in you, trust me on this you want to check out this episode.Please remember your Mental Health matters and if you are struggling with that, please feel free to connect with her and she can help you or point you in the right direction.

If you are an empath and finding it hard for you to regulate your emotions, you would want to check it out.

Meet Rawan, In this episode, she shares more about her story and how that led to pursuing her degree as a social worker. But what does a social worker do? How is it different from a therapist? She explains more about it there. Not only that, but she shares methods on how to manage your energy when you are around people, especially energy drainers. We talk about how to enhance your self esteem, and build deeper human connections.

To further connect with her, feel free to send her an email at: rlashrawi22@gmail.com

Meet Jay Fantom,

Jay is the founder/host of the story box podcast he had guests like Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Najwa Zebian and many more.

You are going to LOVE this episode!!!

He shares more about his story and how his podcast came to existence. We cover topics about power of gratitude, and how having a mission/ vision helps you keep pushing through when you get unmotivated. We also talk about the value of patience in our day-to-day lives, as well as how important it is finding what really gives you peace and going after it.

Check out the full episode.

Imad Shawa is the founder of Mlabbas, and the host of the HowdyArabia podcast.

Mlabbas is a shopping and printing services concept which functions as a creative gift shop which allows it's customers to have their own designs printed on various products from t-shirts to phone covers, mugs to pillows, aprons to hoodies, and much more

In this episode he shares more about his story, how Mlabbas came to existence, but beyond all of that, I truly enjoyed his authenticity in this episode and how verbal he was about how COVID has truly affected his business.

This is one that you should listen to.

Mia is a sophomore at NYU concentrating in Fintech & Entrepreneurship with a strong passion and dedication for growing her experience in business information systems.

In this episode we talk about Financial literacy and why she cares so much about it and that is only one part of it, we address topics on social media, linked In, storytelling, anxiety, and what it means to be vulnerable.

She has also started her personal finance/ self-help blog (boilednotfried)

You definitely need to check it out!!

In this episode with Dina Saoudi, we talk more about her story but that is not all.

We cover topics regarding:

How do you know you are in the WRONG community? and then how to find your "tribe"
How we are JUST human, which I found such an interesting way of saying that there is only so much that is within our control.
Judgement and how it is something that we have learnt. We are not born to judge others.

4 The power to choose you, to love yourself enough to want more

When I asked her to describe herself in 3 words, I definitely got an interesting response that I had not gotten before. Check out the full episode.

Dina’s vision is that Empowering through would be the starting point of a greater collaborative effort to build a kinder world. You will defiantly experience that in this episode.

Meet Quentin Allums,

Quentin shares a whole new perspective about entrepreneurship.

What we usually hear are stories, like I quit my 9-5 job to start my own thing. Well, this story is different. Quentin had started 3 different companies, but this time around he went from being an entrepreneur to having a full-time job as a Marketing Lead at Greatness. That’s different. Isn’t it?

Why so? (Go check out the full episode to learn more about his story)

In the episode we talk more about purpose, freedom, success and question the thought of does entrepreneurship really give you freedom?

He shares more about what has happened that led him to change his viewpoint of the world, and what question what truly matters.

We also talk about content creation, where he also adds his own touch to that.

As he has shared in a previous post, “I don’t want to have to create more content because I’m afraid I’ll become irrelevant or because I need to please a sponsor or whatever. I just want to create because that’s what I love to do, and that’s what I’m best at.”

I mean that hits hard, doesn’t it?

That is such a great reminder for content creators.

Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Quentin on Instagram: tagjustq, Linked In: Quentin Michael Allums

thank you for giving me the chance to be part of your life and to be able to share with you topics, conversations with amazing guests who share their wisdom and expertise that is there to advance you in your life.

I thank you for your time that you actively chose to spend on listening to the episodes, and most importantly, thank you for always reaching out and being who you are.

C.J is an audio professional, works in the audio industry, film, tv, podcasts specifically focus on sound design, composing and dialog editing.In this episode we learn more about his story, and what his goals are to create using sound. You are going to be surprised how much depth, detail and thought is required to create a certain sound that is able to leave an imprint on the person listening to it. When I asked him why is he so passionate about Sound Design this is what he said: "My goal is to inspire creatives to connect and use their powers to make a better future. In a world of polarizing media / social network algorithms, there needs to be an expression of art inspiring a shift in mindset. To encourage compassion, empathy, and equality expressed through art". Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with C.J. Drumeller: Instagram:(cjdr.sounds)

Meet Guillaume Tripet, Guillaume & his partner Sebastien have started a company called rite. Rite provides their customers with vegan gummy vitamins for energy & healthy digestion. Their purpose is to change the way people think about vitamins. Their products are made from natural plant ingredients such as Artichoke, Guarana, Fennel. They are vegan friendly and made with fruit pectin. In this episode we talk more about why did they come up with this product, what added value it is giving for its customers, what are the risks of selling a product that is a supplement, what type of certifications do they need and much more. You definitely want to check out this episode.Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Guillaume Tripet: Linked In:(Guillaume Tripet) Instagram:(my_rite_)

Meet Lane Carlson, Lane is a Transformational Coach and medicine guide, seeking alternative ways to heal the body. He shares a ton of interesting facts from his own personal experiences and learning along the way from wise leaders. He was diagnosed with depression as a kid and so he had to learn different practices to heal himself. In this episode Lane talks about Genogram, alternative methods to heal, meditation, and plant medicine.Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Lane Carlson: Instagram:(carlsonlane)

Chelsea is a Gut Health Coach. So what does that mean? What does she do?Well at this point it is well known that having a healthy gut is very essential, since it communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones to maintain a general health and wellbeing.In this episode Chelsea shares with us the 4 pillars to true healing (assess, reset, nourish and flourish) and how one can execute each step. We also talk about inflammation, leaky gut, and how they can cause autoimmune illnesses. You definitely want to check it out! Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Chelsea Haines: Linked In: (Chelsea Haines) Instagram:(thechelseahaines)

Meet Josh Perry, In this episode Josh shares more of his story and how his life turned around from being a professional BMX athlete to serving others in optimizing their health and performance in all aspects of their lives. Josh focuses on diving deep into the unconscious programming that is running our lives, so that one can increase self-awareness to live a life that is in alignment with oneself inside and out.In this episode we dive deep into fitness, nutrition, mindset, and several questions to the end of this episode. Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Josh Perry: Linked In: (Josh Perry) Instagram:(joshperrybmx)

Meet Mark Savant, Mark is Creator at heart. He helps people build network, authority, and attention through video podcasting. In this episode you will get the chance to hear his story, what he does. We address the importance of having the right team and how to hire them. We also talk about what is ClubHouse? How can you leverage it? How can you stand out? How can you find the right moderators and much more? Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Mark Savant: Linked In: (Mark Savant) Instagram:(marksavantmedia)

What is your purpose? Do you have a purpose? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If yes, this episode is for you !!

Meet David E. Marlow,

David is a Founder of Vluru where he focuses on encouraging, empowering and enabling people to be what they are meant to be in their lives, their leadership and their companies.

He calls himself the Ikigai Guy.

So what is Ikigai? How can it help you find your purpose? This episode will get you to learn more about that!!

He also shares with us more about his story and how that lead him to where he is now and why his passion grew towards helping and empowering others. We focus on the idea of taking life slowly, surrounding yourself with like good people, and to keep doing what you love so that there is no need to retire.

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Meet Chris Scalco, Chris is a singer, songwriter, he produces and engineers all of his music from the point of conception to release. In this episode Chris share more about his journey with music and how he got involved in it. We cover topics like intuition, being in the state of flow, the struggles of creativity and how to learn to surrender. We also talk about the obsession of being perfect and the fear of not being good enough and how that can hinder the whole creativity process. Connect with Aida Tleel: Linked In: (aida tleel) Instagram:(aidatleel13) Connect with Chris Scalco: Instagram: (scalcomusic)

Meet Steve Mathieu, Steve has written 3 books this past year as COVID hit. WHAT !!! I guess this is what it is like to be effectively productive during COVID. One of my listeners on my podcast asked me to interview Steve and ask him a bit more about his book "The Pineapple Theory" which is available on Amazon. The title also got me curious to know more about it and what it is all about. I am so glad we ended up connecting. I can't wait for you to check it out. He shares a ton of wisdom throughout the whole episode.Connect with Steve on Linked In: (Steve Mathieu) Connect with Aida on Linked In: (Aida Tleel), Instagram: (aidatleel13)

Meet Hazel Jackson, Hazel is the founder and CEO of Biz Group. This time last year, I have met Hazel at an event where she has given a talk. Her energy was so radiant, and her use of words and explanation definitely got my attention. Fast forward a year from now, we have recorded a podcast episode. She talks about how she moved to Dubai, a place that she is not originally from, started her own business at 24 and 29 years later still going strong. If you don’t call that commitment, I don’t know what is !!! We also talk more about her journey, the lessons that she has learnt along the way, how COVID has affected her business and her thoughts about this new layup of working from home, if it is effective or not. I admired her honesty in the conversation as she was blunt about how it was emotionally challenging and how she was able to get herself back up. I can't wait for you to check it out !! Connect with Hazel on Linked In: (Hazel Jackson) Connect with Aida on Linked In: (Aida Tleel), Instagram: (aidatleel13)

Meet Josh McCartney,

Josh is Memory/ Confidence coach.

In this episode Josh shares with us more about how he transitioned from being a live performer for 10 years to a Memory & Confidence coach. He is currently helping shy, introverted individuals gain their confidence back.

Let me ask you, have you ever been in a situation where you go meet a ton of people and you just cannot remember anyone's name and that gets very frustrating doesn’t it. In this episode Josh shares one trick so that you do not end up in this embarrassed place again.

CHECK IT OUT!!

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Meet Josh, He is a Music producer and Recording Engineer. He releases original music and collaborates with different artists. In this episode we talk more about the process on how he channels his creativity in his work, how COVID has affected him and his creation of art. He talks about this new interesting topic that is called Cryptoart, technically it is Bitcoin in the physical form of art. FASCINATING !! This episode makes you appreciate the effort, time, and commitment it takes to create a 3 min song that we just click on and listen to whenever we want and as many times we want. Check out the full episode. Connect with Josh on Instagram(lovesciencemusic). Connect with me on Instagram (aidatleel13)

Meet Thabiti, He is the Chief of Staff & International Business Development Director at Steve Harvey Global. In this episode he talks about how he started his business when he was 13 years old, selling candy, to then working on print on demand t-shirts and by the age of 16 started his own shoe company. We talk about why he chose to start that company, the purpose behind it, and how he managed to find the right team/manufacturer to make his company a reality. He emphasised on the power of being proactive, reaching out and asking for help when you need it. Check it out. Follow him on Instagram: thabiti. Follow me on Instagram: aidatleel13

Meet Kirsten Granados, Kirsten shares with us her story on how she started in Business, to Realestate, and how she is now helping her clients gain Financial Clarity and confidence to reach their goals. In this episode we talk about some Limiting Beliefs that people have around money. How to generate multiple sources of income. The relationship between Money and Energy and their correlation. What it means to build a community and how important it is. We also touch base on the power of meditation and what it really is for Kirsten. Please connect with Kirsten on Linked In: Kirsten Granados.

Meet Bibinaz Onsori, Bibinaz likes to be referred to as The Anxiety Coach. So what does that mean? I personally was curious to know. As per the name, she helps professionals end anxiety permanently. But there was more to it than that. In this episode we will dive deep into understanding her story, what she had to overcome that got her to have this sense of urgency to help others overcome anxiety. We talk about Mental Health, Limiting Beliefs, Fears, Regrets and what Freedom really means. Here I ask Bibi some deep questions !!

Meet Bibinaz Onsori, Bibinaz likes to be referred to as The Anxiety Coach. So what does that mean? I personally was curious to know. As per the name, she helps professionals end anxiety permanently.But there was more to it than that. In this episode we will dive deep into understanding her story, what she had to overcome that got her to have this sense of urgency to help others overcome anxiety. We talk about Mental Health, Limiting Beliefs, Fears, Regrets and what Freedom really means.I spit this episode into 2 parts. The first one (this one) we share more about her story and the 2nd one I would be asking her some deep questions. You do not want to miss them out.

Beginning of the year, you are so hyped up. You have everything that you want to achieve that year written down. You find yourself super excited to start this change now. A few weeks in motivation fades away and now guess what you are back to your own habits. In this habit I will share 4 things that can help you create lasting change. Much Love. ❤️

What do you do when you are feeling low, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or even exhausted?

I was recording a podcast episode with an amazing guest (who you will get the chance to meet in the next couple of weeks) and her response was perfectly said.

Check out 👆🏻 what she said about how she had dealt with such a low moment.

Meet Cory Lewis. Cory is a primary care health coach, behavioral change enthusiast. What does that mean? He helps people plan/ design routines around behaviours to improve their health. Do you feel that you do not have the ability to change to better yourself in all aspects in life? It is like you decide you need to change, you get everything you need to change, yet after the motivation all fades away you are back to your old habits and routines? If you resonate, then this episode is for you. Check it out. You can connect with Cory on [Instagram healthcoachlew], [Linked In Corey Dion Lewis]. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on [Linked In: Aida Tleel] and [Instagram: aidatleel13]

Are you afraid of talking about what it is you want to achieve? Is that because you fear that you might end up not achieving what you once said you wanted to achieve? Check it out!!

We are always taught to do more, to hustle, to keep going, to keep chasing higher and higher levels of life.

Then one day we wake up and realize that we are now obsessed with stress. We can’t stop because we over committed and need to deliever. Check this episode out!!

Recently I came across this term What is that? According to google it is a phenomenon in which people who don't have much control over their daytime life refuse to sleep early in order to regain some sense of freedom. This is a very interesting topic!! Trust me you want to check it out.

What is your purpose in life? What does purpose really mean? How do you find your purpose. I believe Mastin Kipp said it perfectly well! Check it out!

Are you around people who no matter what you do you will never feel good enough for them? If so check this episode out!!

Why do I keep posting about mindset, about our thoughts, about our feelings, about topics that others might not even talk about but actually experience.

Isn’t Linked In supposed to be professional and about finding a job and connect with professionals in the corporate world. Check out what I have to say about it.

I had no idea that many people had this problem as it might have been trivial to even mention or talk about, but when 85% of the messages were about it then it must have been something that has been on many people's minds. What was interesting is that it came from different ages groups. Check it out !!

Check this episode out. I talk about what Club House is and what it is all about and if it is something you want to take part in.

Can you really compare apples to oranges. No you cannot. No one is disagreeing that they are not healthy, they both are but you cannot really compare them to each other. They all have their unique benefits. Check this episode out. I talk about the 2 ways that comparing yourself to others is toxic.

I i believe that the older you get the more you realize that you no longer care about what you/others have, and what you/others do but who you/others are. Check out the full episode on what does it mean to grow up.

This episode is recorded episode so please ignore the sound of wind, birds and construction noises. Age is nothing but an illusion. It is nothing but a number, and a number will always be a number as long as you do not give power to it.

What has 2020 taught you? In this episode I will share 13 things that 2020 had taught me.

Nico is the author of "We're All Marketers". It is a book about 20 go-to principles to help you market like a marketer. He started writing this book because he was curious to learn more about Marketing. For some reason he found himself more interested in that than his degree in Medicine. So, what is better than to learn it from the best. He started interviewing the most renowned marketers to learn more about the principles of marketing and how you can apply these principles in businesses today. That is how his book "We're All Marketers" was born. In this episode, we get the chance to learn more about Nico's journey, and how he got to make this book a reality. Have you always wanted to start your own book. It is like you have all those ideas and all the content but you just cant find yourself getting it done. This episode will help you with that.

Billy started of his journey in film, then got into sales and worked on the onboarding team for Tesla and now wanted to do something creative again and stored his podcast and production company.

In this episode, Billy shares tips and hints on how to start a podcast.

We touch on very essential key points. Such as who is your target audience, who should you get on the show, how do you get guests to say yes and join you on your show, how many episodes you should record/ release in a week, what tasks you should delegate and much more.

This episode is packed, I mean packed, with incredible insight and if you are looking to start a podcast yourself, I suggest you get a pen and paper and take notes.

To everyone who wants to start their own podcast, this episode is for you!!

Mark is an Entrepreneur & Host of Humans 2.0 Podcast. He the author of "Screw Being Shy", and had been Featured in Forbes, Amazon Prime TV, Mindvalley, Inc Magazine, & HuffPost. If you are on Linked In, I am sure you are familiar with Mark Metry. His content has always been inspirational, educational and resonates with many people in his journey. In this episode, I ask Mark several personal questions and they got him thinking. I start the episode with asking Mark who he is and what he does so that my listeners can get the chance to learn more about him, and his response was not the typical response you would get. I asked him about what are his fears? What inspires him? How would he describe himself in 3 words and much more. Check out what Mark has to say !!

Tima Deryan is a Mountaineer, Life Coach, Entrepreneur and Activist. She is the 1st Lebanese Woman & Youngest Arab to Scale Everest. She has climbed 18 Mountains and completed 6/7summits.This is a brief episode were Tima shares with us more about her experiences, how she has stared in her 9-5 job in Finance, but decided to quit it after she has climbed Everest (and yes we are talking about Mount Everest that is INSANE!)She has gone back to Lebanon to work on ground and to help build up her country after all the disasters that had taken place in Lebanon this year.She definitely challenges the status quo in many different way. I honestly found myself writing so much and I had to cut it out, so I cannot say anything more, but YOU GOT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE. You are going to love her vibe!!

Meet Jason Gootman,

He is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach. He helps people upgrade their self-care and boost their well-being, whether that be lose the weight, overcoming binge eating and bring more harmony into their lives. He is focused on turning knowledge and intention into actions, habits and results. If you are dealing with some issues around Emotional Eating, and find yourself always gravitating to food for comfort, especially with the pandemic even more than ever, you are going to enjoy this episode. We also talk about some myths in the dieting systems and what you really need to eat to live a long and healthy life. We also talk about some of the Psychological Disorders around food such as Orthorexia (an obsession with proper or ‘healthful’ eating, and how when you become fixated on that it can actually damage your own well-being. Trust me this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Connect with him on Linked In (Jason Gootman). Connect with me as well on Linked In (Aida Tleel)

Meet Sarah,

She is an empathetic, driven 25 years old singer/ songwriter who has been passionate about music and storytelling ever since she was a kid. Taylor Swift has and still is a huge inspiration in her life, and guess what on December 8th, 2020 Taylor has messaged her personally about a post that she had about raising money for the local food bank in her hometown.

In this episode we talk more about why she has this love for music, what she wants out of her singing career. We go through the process of how she writes her songs, and what inspires her, and she talks about some obstacles she goes through as the creator of her songs. Not only does she write her songs, but she also does the whole production, she comes up with the Melody, the Lyrics and combines them together to create her own unique art. One of the questions I asked her was do you care about creating music that your fans like or something that speaks to you. Check out the full episode to see what she has to say.

Connect with her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjbailey/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjustinebailey/

Connect with me: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/

In this episode, I will be talking about chasing after perfectionism gets you not to do anything at all. All it does is gets you to procrastinate and end up not doing what you need to be doing.

When you are chasing after perfectionism, you are afraid that what you are creating is not good enough and it is not worth sharing or taking the risk on that.

If you are waiting for the perfect time, it will never come, because in your mind you will never be perfect.

Put in your 100% in what you are doing and trust that it is enough for now.

Do not allow the fear stop you from taking action.

As Nike says "Just Do It"

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Meet Zusha, Zusha is headshot and portrait photographer creating winning images for celebrities and business executives based in Los Angeles, California. Fun fact, he is the youngest of 10 siblings. In this episode he shares how he started in his journey 3 years ago and how he went from creating local events in his community to travelling to LA and starting his life there and he is ONLY 21. Some celebrities that he has recently worked with are the d'amelio family, who are well known for their TikTok videos. Connect with Zusha: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zushagoldin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zushagoldin/ Connect with me: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/

Meet CT Kaupp, He had studied Radio/Tv/ film in his undergrad but decided to change gears and dedicate himself to his web design business. He helps service-based businesses increase authority in their marketplace and continuously grow their sales He does that by bringing ideal customers to (and through) an optimized website and online presence. We talk about the power of entrepreneurship and how it can give you freedom to do whatever you want whenever you want and still deliver for your clients. He is big on personal development and talks about the importance of knowing oneself. He shares how one can start really knowing who they are. He also talks about how relationships drive what he does more than the financial aspects and how success for him is to live a joyful, happy life every single day helping others out by inspiring them to look differently about life and motivating them by the work that he has done. He talks about finding his tribe, and I believe we all should strive for that. When I asked him if he would consider himself successful now, check out what his response was. Connect with CT: Website: ctkaupp.com Email: contact@ctkaupp.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctkaupp/ Connect with me: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/

Meet Jeffrey, In 2018 he had a death experience that forever changed his life. Being dead for 4 minutes from a suicide attempt helped him come back to his body with a rare gift of being able to see the invisible energy around us with his eyes physically open. Today he does not suffer in anyway emotionally or mentally, like he once did. He has been healing those who have reached out to him. He believes that anything can be healed of physical suffering, mental health suffering or emotional suffering, through the frequency of energy he works with. Today, he loves everything about his life, as he spends it to give back to heal people who are suffering with the use of the gifts. Check out his page: http://www.facebook.com/thecanadianhealingmedium (The Canadian Healing Medium)

How can you know if this job is for you? How much should you get paid? Are you growing enough? Are you enjoying the culture? Are you adding value? Check out this episode!!

In this episode I will talk about how to set your boundaries and be verbal about the things that hurt you from other people. How to deal with situations when someone offends you and what that means about them.

In this episode I will talk more about finding joy and happiness in your life and how Self- awareness is key.

We all want to be heard, to be appreciated and acknowledged for what we do and how we are feeling. In this episode I will be talking about the 2 things that you should NOT be doing when someone is trusting you and sharing with you what they are dealing with or facing.

Have you ever tried dieting and for some reason and it just never worked at all. You start one and then you try it for a few weeks/ months and then you are back to your own habits. Not only that, but now you have gained all the weight back, and now you have a very negative relationship with food. For some reason, we are always taught that we are never good enough and that we need to lose weight. In this episode, Rola is going to share with us what Intuitive eating means, share more about how to have a healthier relationship with food and the problems in the existing diet culture. If you can resonate with that, you have to cHeck it out !!!

I have been getting questions to answer certain topics in my podcast.

In this episode I will be answering the question:

What to do if someone is trying to take advantage of your Kindness/ Love/ Service?

Check it out !!!

Please keep the questions coming.

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Meet Melissa Fino, She is a best-selling author, a business coach and the founder of love your life community. She helps professional women and female entrepreneurs create success online. If you thought it is ever too late for to do anything, well you got to listen to Melissa's story. She ended up going to college in her mid 30 and graduated with honors. That was only one part of the episode, check it all out to learn more about her story and how she ended up to where she is in her life and business. We will discuss topics about what it means to be a coach, how to find your clients, the journey of how to write a book and be a best seller on Amazon and much more. Connect with Melissa Fino: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourlifecommunity/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveyourlifecommunity/ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Subscribe to the podcast "The Creative Minds"

Unhappiness does not mean you are not grateful for what you have.

Gratitude is key for everything in life and just being grateful for all the small details in life, like the chance that you are able to wake up today, that you breathe, that you have access to clean water, that you have a shelter over you, that you can walk, and even see.

The list can go on and on, you get what I mean.

But sometimes you have this unease/ uncomfortable feeling within you a nudge that bugs you.

This is telling you that there is more to you than what you are settling for.

Grateful for what you have does not mean settling for anything less than your worth.

As humans we are all bound to grow and challenge ourselves and expand.

Do not be afraid to do so.

Self-care is key.

You always need to find ways to take care of your well-being, your mental and physical health.

Giving all the time can be exhausting when you are not fueling yourself up.

Find ways that work for you and fill you up, like Journaling, Walking, Meditation, Hot cup of tea honestly anything that makes you feel refreshed afterwards.

Meet Joyce, She is a Life Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapists, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, NLP Practitioner. She shares more about her past Trauma that has been building up for years within her that got her to hit rock bottom and start her Holistic Journey. From losing both of her parents all at once, to then starting her own family and raising up her kids and trying to stay strong and positive for her family. She had no time for her to grief and had all of those emotions bottled up within her. She will share more about some lessons she has learnt along the way that have empowered her. All her experiences made her realise that she wanted to do the same to others. Coming out of all of this, when I asked her what is something you would regret, her answer was nothing. Check out the full episode to see why?

Connect with Joyce on: Website: www.dubailifecoach.ae Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-youhanna-145420165/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubailifecoach.ae/?hl=en

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Meet Catherine Paquette, Not only does she have a Zen voice that just listening to her speak calms you down 😊 but she is a Brand Strategist. She helps coaches and online Entrepreneurs find their personal brand online. She helps them use their authentic voice to attract the right people to her business. If you ever find yourself in a place where the 9-5 job is not working for you anymore, then you got to hear this !! Cathy shares so much wisdom in this episode. From what it means to be a Brand Strategist? How setting values has helped her attract the right clients. Why she quit her 9-5 job and how did she sustain herself financially during that period? That is only part of the conversation. Connect with Cathy on: Website: https://catherinepaquette.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinepaquette/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitscathp/

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CAUTION: Make sure you are not driving or if you are, park you car safely on the side, because in this episode we will be diving into deep topics that might leave you transformed just listening to it. I cannot guarantee you will leave this episode the same person you were before. Meet Arsalan, He is a High performance Master Coach. In this episode we talk about the meaning of life, what joy really is, what is our purpose in life, what does it mean that we are mirroring people around us. We also touch base on living a life of surrender and allow life to flow through you. Connect with Arsalan at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsalan.alhashimi/?hl=en

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Meet Simon, He is 21 years old, who has decided 3 years ago to drop out of university and chose a path that he finds himself great at and enjoys doing. It was such a brave move and requires a lot of courage to do that. He will share more with us about what he has been doing since then, what type of projects he has worked in from Youth Empowerment, to working in NGO's and having traveled to attend conferences and seminars for free in the field that he enjoys doing. He talks also about how this lifestyle has allowed him the be in control of his time. We also went though scenario about critical thinking where we do one live and he shows us how to question a situation or even a thought to really get to understand where the person is coming from. He shares with us the Youth Empowerment website and app that he works on where this gives youth the opportunities to find experiences all over the world. To bridge the gap between the internships, conferences and students. He thought why can't people be able to find such great opportunities and he wanted a platform to give that to students. Listen to the full episode. Connect with Simon at: Websites: https://www.alphagamma.eu/ https://hub.youth.gov.ae/en App: https://opportunityfeed.com/ Linked In: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondousset// Connect with Aida at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/?hl=en Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Subscribe to "The Creative Minds" podcast & leave your comments: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-creative-minds/id1525151128 https://anchor.fm/thecreativeminds

We are our worst critic. We are able to find tiny details that others might not even notice and judge ourselves for them. The more we judge ourselves, the more we feel that we are not good enough. So, when you are coming from that place, what happens to your confidence? It gets destroyed, and if you are no longer feeling confident, will you take action? No. So now I want you to stop focusing on judging yourself but looking at whatever you are doing from a place of what do I think needs fixing here and how can I do better the next time can remove the pressure that you have on yourself to be perfect. Did you count how many times I used the word right? 🤦‍♀️ Connect with Aida on: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/?hl=en Subscribe to "The Creative Minds" podcast & leave your comments: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-creative-minds/id1525151128 https://anchor.fm/thecreativeminds

Meet Adam, Adam is one of the kindest souls out there. He truly puts in the time and effort to work closely with his clients on their Fitness & Nutrition to get them in their best shape possible to live a longer and healthier life. He also integrates mindset in the work that he does and where he says that it is key when he is working with his clients to really understand why they want to lose the weight. In this episode we talk about his journey with Fitness, what drove him into pursuing this path, what his thoughts are about the diets out there, and how it is not only about eating healthy food, but about the portions and your perspective about the food you eat. He also talks about how to listen to your body and to understand what foods serve you and what do not and eat more of what serve you and give you energy and strength. We also touched base on what his definition of success is and what his work ethics are that make him stand out relative to others. Check out the episode to learn what was the one thing that he learnt that shifted the way he viewed things and got him to live a happier life. Adam shares a ton of wisdom in this episode. Make sure you listen to it and connect with him. Website: http://adammoseleyhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.health/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-moseley-59b480158/

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Meet Nancy Levin, She is a Best-Selling Author, a Master Coach, and Founder of Levin Life Coach Academy. Her mission is to help overachievers, people pleasers make themselves a priority and create boundaries that stick.

In her book she mentions that Setting boundaries sets you free but what are boundaries? How can you be free? She tackles those questions in this episode. She also talks about how to connect back to the true authentic version of you and the power of sitting in with the discomfort of saying yes, even when you truly desire to say no.

She briefly goes through the 10 steps in her book “Setting boundaries will set you free” that guide you to your truth and finding freedom. Her program” Levin Life Coach Academy” is open for newcomers to join only till October 20th, 2020, so make sure that you register before that time.

It was a pleasure speaking to her. You are just going to love this episode.

Connect with her :

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy_levin/

Website: https://nancylevin.com/ Levin Life Coach Academy: https://nancylevin.com/yes

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Instagram: https: https://www.instagram.com/aidatleel13/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/

In this episode, I will touch base on: 1. What is Mental Illness? 2. Symptoms of Mental Health / Mental Health Disorder. 3. Examples of Mental Illness from Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Addictions etc. 4. Mental Health in the Middle East and why is it still considered as a taboo and the stigmatism around that topic. 5. Bring awareness about mental health and to notice and realise that it is ok not to be ok and to be open to asking others for help.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you Subscribe to my podcast and leave a review of what your thoughts are. Feel free to DM on Linked In: Aida Tleel about other topics you would love to learn more about.

Sources used:

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1496661/middle-east

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness

Meet Curtis Pipes, He is the creator and owner of Empowered by Choice.

His passion for impacting thousands of lives can be really seen in this episode.

We have touched on several points of his life, from him choosing to leave his home and being homeless for a while and how he was able to heal through his own past traumas and help others do that same. We talked about passion and purpose, listening to your intuition and how to tap into that, his eating disorder challenges, his past pains and how being vulnerable and talking about them helped him heal. We also touched base on the Power of Self Love, Compassion and Empathy.

Please feel free to reach out to Curtis on:

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In this episode I will touch on: 1. Why I changed the name of the podcast? 2. The power of surrounding yourself with genuine people who truly care about you, who inspire and motivate you to challenge yourself and grow in ways you never expected to grow in. (Something you have seen me talk about over 1000 times on Linked In 😊) 3. The need to find such a community. (I know that at some point, you will realize, if you haven’t already, that we all are always looking for a deeper levels of life so stop fooling yourself with wanting to be friends with everyone. It is ok if you are picky with who you would want to surround yourself with.) 4. You will never be perfect, so stop being too hard on yourself. Sometimes, 99% of the time, we are our own worst critic. 5. Choose to be the light in someone else’s day/life. Make sure you Subscribe to my podcast and leave your reviews if you are enjoying the podcast. As always if you have any further questions you want to elaborate on from this episode or any previous episode, make sure you message me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/

Nick Roemer is a Multi-Business Owner who works within the design and tech industries. He enjoys challenging the status quo and that is what drives him. He is focused on aligning the future with sustainable answers in todays world, from the future of work to reducing co2 emissions in diesel engines.

He currently is working on 3 projects:

1. Cibus (www.cibus21.com)

Withann( www.withann.com)
Habitoor (www.habitoor.com)

Check them out !!

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If you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to other and feel that no matter what you do it is never enough, then this episode is for you !! In this episode, I will be touching on what the world defines as success vs what success really looks for you. And how important it is to stop looking at what other people have and focus on yourself. I will also touch base on the idea that success is an ongoing journey that will keep changing over time as you keep growing, and how each level you figure out a new side of you that you had not seen before. Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-tleel-1b6200118/

I will be talking more about the movie The Matrix.

What the Matrix is?

What does the Red/ Blue pill mean, and going to read from an article by Jessica Baron.

You will find the link below to the full article:

https://www.google.ae/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/jessicabaron/2019/02/26/the-matrix-at-20-did-we-take-the-blue-pill/amp/

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" We repeat what we don't repair" -Christine Langley

In this episode I will be touching up on Albert Einstein's quote ”Insanity is doing the same mistake over and over again and expecting different results “

Also understanding why we keep doing the things that we hate and find ourselves stuck in this loop.

The episode will end with what you can do to stop that negative habit/ behaviour.

It is only 4 minutes, so it will be very quick.

Tell me what your thoughts are.

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Today's topic is going to be focused on this idea of the "Negative Growth Period".

This is a period when you are done with where you are now and are ready for the next phase of your life, whether that be you fitness, relationships, or your work.

In that period you always start from a place where you're super hyped up, super energetic and you really want to take action now. It is like you have all this energy but then somehow in the middle you start crushing, you reach rock bottom. Then you find yourself wondering why did you even start this from the first place. You reach a point where you don't care at all and all you want to do is get yourself back to a neutral state. This happens over and over again.

This episode talks about all the phases that you go through and how you can overcome it.

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Robina is a successful serial business entrepreneur. She has run several businesses and managed to turn over and grow them 100% year on year.

She has gone through various challenges in her journey and still managed to achieve a great deal of success. She focuses on the idea that no matter where you are in life no matter what challenges you are facing there is always a way to breakthrough.

She is currently running several programs, including a program called Breakthrough and her next program that she will be running is 5 steps to unlocking your business potential and your knowledge.

Her clients are all over the world who turn to her with help with developing and growing their businesses and personal lives.

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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robina-latham-775a6b140/

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Email address: robina@masteryofpurpose.com

What does it mean to be a Truth Seeker? Are you a Truth Seeker or do you always desire to win?

For all the Truth Seekers our there, this episode will be an exciting one for you.

Your thoughts are much more powerful than you think. Tune in to learn more about our thoughts and whey we do what we do. Why we have those habits that we hate? How can we get rid of them? We will dive deep into a cycle that will explain how our thoughts ended up getting us to create those habits we hate and want to change.

As always sending you all lots of love ❤️.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Awakening From Within Podcast. Get ready to join me in this journey of awakening. I talk more about what my main purpose behind starting this podcast. I am so excited for you to join me in this journey.

Sending you all lots of love. ❤️🥰

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