Kudhi Viyafaari Ehee: Recent Episodes
Kudhi Viyafaari Ehee
In this Podcast I share marketing tips, celebrate and encourage small business in Maldives by sharing their stories. My aim is to help small businesses through the knowledge and stories I share here. Email to kudhiviyafaariehee@gmail.com if you want to share your story or have a question about small business marketing in Maldives.You can also follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kudhi.viyafaari.ehee/
In this Episode I sat with Yooha Ibrahim the founder of YoooArts.
Please follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoooarts/?hl=en
In this Episode I sat with the founder and chief designer of Dreamero, a solo graphic designing business in Maldives.
Dreamero founder Aishath Azma, is an inspiring graphic designer who believes in excellence, dedication, commitment and hard work. Her work includes Logo Design, Layout Designs, Branding, User experience designs, Social Media marketing and generating creative ideas.
Please follow Dreamero on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dreameromv/?hl=en
Please follow Dreamvero on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pg/dreameromv/
Today I sat with designer Zaya Ahmed (otherwise known as @zayadraws), to talk about her arts led business Islets, that takes inspiration for its trinkets from the stunning isles of our humble archipelago.
With unique designs based on Maldivian flora and fauna such as Sai Maa, Raalhu Bis, and Eagle Rays, these little accessories are bound to give you a nostalgic taste of island life.
Please follow Islets mv on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islets.mv/?hl=en
Please follow Zaya on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zayadraws
In this Episode, I bring you the story of a women entrepreneur, who started a passion project making scrunchies, that quickly turned into a venture offering various products, forcing her to rebrand the business to cater for the growing demand.
Please follow MERAKI MV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meraki_mv._/
Please follow MERAKI MV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069823515946&sk=about_details
In this Episode I sat with the budding young entrepreneur, founder of KKONCEPTT KANDLES - a curated candle business in Maldives. Nooriana, a marketing student, started making candles at home as an experiment, which led to the beginning of a successful small business.
Please follow KKoncept on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kkonceptt/?hl=en
In this Episode, I sat with an intellectually charged entrepreneur, who runs a unique service business, possibly first of its kind in the Maldives. Introducing Shafa Yahya, a Finance Coach. We talk about how she started her business and her vision for a financially literate society,
Please follow Shafa - Finance Coach on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shafa.financecoach/?hl=en
Please follow Shafa - Finance Coach on Twitter https://twitter.com/shafafincoach?lang=en
Please email Shafa - Finance Coach to shafa.financecoach@gmail.com
After a short break, here I come with Season 2. In this short episode I explain why I started this Podcast.
In this Episode I sat with Ms. Naza (Hawwa Nazaahath Shameem) owner of Crafts Studio. Established in 2019, Craft Studio is the result of her great passion for crafting, combined with a degree in interior architecture and a masters in business administration.
Her mission is to create well-made homeware accessories affordable to all Maldivians and visitors alike that are designed, produced, and packaged in Maldives, and are produced using locally sourced materials.
Please follow Craft Studio on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CraftStudioMaldives/
Please follow Craft Studio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craftstudiomaldives/
This Episode brings the story of another unique business around something unique to our culture - Dhufun. The founder of Adafikolhu, Ms. Inaya explains how she started the business in the middle of the pandemic and how she continues with many satisfied customers.
Adafikolhu comes with more exciting flavours and colours which gives a beautiful end to your special occasions.
Please follow Adafikolhu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafikolhu.mv
Please follow Adafikolhu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adafikolhumv
Please follow Adafikolhu on Twitter https://twitter.com/adafikolhumv
In this very sweet Episode, I sat down with Ms. Liusha, the founder of Loolu Cakes & Deserts, a thriving women-owned and a home run business from Ha. Dhidhdhoo.
Follow Loolu Cakes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loolucakes/
In this Episode I sad down with Ms. Muna Rilwan, the founder and CEO of the HillTop by Muna. As an experienced Interior & Graphic Designer, she is the brains behind the Plain and Simple apparels design concept. She aspires to make her mark within the fashion industry, while striving to make a positive impact on the society through Slow Fashion.
Please follow HillTop by Muna on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hilltopbymuna/
Please follow HillTop by Muna on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/hilltopbymuna/
Please visit their website for direct purchases https://hilltopbymuna.com/collections/move-by-hilltop
In this Episode I had a chat with a talented entrepreneur who started her business while studying and continues to run it while staying home to support her child. Few years in she is serving customers from all over Maldives and have proudly delivered custom orders for some well-known people.
Dhoadhi MV is founded by the brave Ms. Iyasha who has a special skill set of making various gifts and decorative items by hand stitched embroidery works.
Please follow Dhoadhi MV on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dhoadhi.mv/
Please follow Dhoadhi MV on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dhoadhiembroidery.mv
In this very tasty Episode I had a chat with two sisters who started a mixed fruit snack food business while working in full time jobs.
In this very fashionable Episode I sat down with a fashion design student. Rau started her business while still studying abroad as a mean to experiment the techniques and tricks she learn from her course. We discussed how she managaes the business while studying and doing everything almost by herself.
Please follow her work on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deulesue_by_rau
Please also follows her https://m.facebook.com/deulesuebyrau
In this Episode I sat down with Rixu, the founder of Unicraft, a women-owned small business that makes customized and handmade items.
Her product lines include:
- Quiet book
- Pencilcase
- Keychain / name tag
- Sequin pillow
- Tote bags
- Banner
Please follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unicraft.mv/
Please follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Unicraftmv/
In this Episode I had a chat with the co-founder of Isles of Jewels. Founded by two friends passionate in creating unique handmade jewellery pieces designed to tell a story, Isles of Jewels jewellery are mostly made out of beads, shells and island artefacts, offering wide ranges from pendants, necklace, pins, to earnings.
Please follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islesofjewels/
Please follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/islesofjewels/
In this candid chat I speak to a brave women entrepreneur started her business out of passion for the type of comfort food she makes. Now with the help of her husband she is thriving in her venture that is supporting her small family.
She shares some very important tips for upcoming business owners which she learned through her experience running the business.
Please follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/majaa_by_naafi/
In this fragrant Episode I chat with the founders of Vilunü - Scents of Maldives, Immi and Aish.
Vilunü is a brand that creates products using "Scents of Maldives" a collection of scents inspired by our tropical jungles, our lush flora and the memories of childhood homes and island visits.
They are truly bringing out The Fragrance Side of Life from The Sunny Side of Life.
Please visit their website for more information and instant purchases: https://vilunu.com/
Please follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vilunu.co/
In this uplifting Episode I sat down with my lovely friend Masha Barsea, Founder of - NÃGA - The Art of Healing.
Masha has been on the spiritual and healing path since childhood and have been constantly finding ways to deepen her practice and teachings awareness, healing tools, movement and healing energy through investigation and inspiration from her mentors, clients the community and nature.
Her methods are uplifting and practical addressed from a spiritual perspective and provides tools for transformation .
Through NÃGA she offer a series of healing methods including:
- Alternative Natural Healing
- Ayurveda & Panchakarma
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Reiki
- Crystal Healing
- Tibetan Singing Bowls
- Gong Master
- Tuning Fork
- Transformational Therapy
- Energy Medicine
Her methods are uplifting, practical and addressed from a spiritual perspective providing tools for holistic transformation.
Please follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naga.healing.mv/
In this Episode I try to simplify the process of identifying target customer or target audience and explain why it is important to establish an ideal customer persona before starting a marketing campaign.
I also answer a listener question and let you in on next week's Episode where I speak to a very unique and interesting small business in Maldives.
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kudhi.viyafaari.ehee/
She dressed up for a friend’s wedding, took a picture and posted on Instagram. That’s the how it all started. Thanks to her loved ones' - Fatima’s Wardrobe is now a growing small business in Maldives.
The founder herself is not foreign to custom designs as she recalls dressing up in different designs even as a young girl. As a young adult now, her desire to dress up in different styles with modesty in mind, led her to learn the basics of design from one of the leading dress designers in Maldives, and start her own Abaya label. With her designs she is challenging the normal all-black modest wear by offering variety of colours and modern Abayas.
In this candid chat with the founder of Fatima's Wardrobe she shares her marketing secrets, talks about some of challenges she faces as a small business owner and gives some encouraging tips for upcoming small businesses.
You can follow Fatima’s Wardrobe via below social channels:
Facebook
Instagram
Founded by two young women-entrepreneurs, Moodhu Vibes started with a vision of bringing sustainable products linked to Maldives cultivating their mutual love for the ocean.
Founders Zaahie and Raushan came up with the idea of their first product as a way to hold on to their thoughts - which came to existence while these two young women were trying to plan regular escapes from the boxed-life of Male'. The planner has functionalities of a bullet journal which includes models such as habit trackers, travel reports, lists of everyday tasks and the allocation of monthly budgets in a way that celebrates intentional living.
Moodhu Vibes 2021 Planner is now available to purchase. Check them out via below social channels:
Facebook
Instagram
In this Episode I try to explain the importance of competitor analysis in small business. Competitor analysis is a method that involves identifying your rivals, collecting information about them, and using that information to complement your own success strategies. A good competitor analysis will help you learn the strengths, weaknesses or challenges in your industry and also identify major areas you can take advantage of in order to improve your business.
Whether you are starting a new business or in an existing business learning about your competitor is crucial for the success of your business.
If you have any questions or want to know more about this topic or any other marketing and business related topics feel free to send me an email kudhiviyafaariehee@gmail.com
In this Episode I had a chat with a young women-entrepreneur, who owns and runs Resale Wave, the first curated thrift store in Maldives. We talk about how she started the business and how just one customer proved her concept that led her to take a serious look at formally starting the business. She also shares some useful tips for the entrepreneurs out there.
You can follow Resale Wave on below channels:
Facebook
Instagram
We are in a New Year! Yes 2020 is (finally) over. But the despair it brought is far from over. What do we do now? We have to learn to live with the surprises that life brings without getting distracted. To do this successfully it is important to set Goals for your life and for your business. I want to help you to do this so your new year starts with a clear direction.
In this Bonus Episode I talk about the importance of Goal setting and explain how you can set the most important Goal for your Small Business.
Happy New Year !
Many small businesses in Maldives forget to communicate what they really do for the customer. It is so hard to really understand the true reason why they are in business.
By telling the customers what benefit they get from your product or service you are making the buying process a lot easier for them.
In this Episode I try to explain the importance of understanding value proposition of your business and how you can create a compelling statement in four simple steps.
This episode brings you the first guest of this podcast: a casual chat with Ms. Shareehan, the Founder of Thakethi - a design-led business that creates high quality, interactive and fun educational materials in Dhivehi, for children, and other novelty items. We uncover how she started the business that's now 4 years old, and how she continues to run it (almost) all by herself. She also shares some useful tips for new entrepreneurs out there.
You can follow Thakethi on below channels:
or via email : trade.thakethi@gmail.com
This episode simplifies the term digital marketing, explains why it is important for small businesses in Maldives and covers important components of digital marketing strategy.
If you want to answer the question asked in this Episode about why small businesses in Maldives doesn't own websites or you have a question related to small business and marketing, please email to: kudhiviyafaariehee@gmail.com
This episode simplifies marketing definition and explains basics of creating a marketing plan for your small business brought to you in Dhivehi.
Marketing tips and stories for small business owners in Maldives brought to you in (mostly) Dhivehi language.
Email to kudhiviyafaariehee@gmail.com if you want to share your story or have a question about small business marketing in Maldives.