Make 2026 Your Best Year with Maha Abouelenein

In this episode, I sit down with Maha Abouelenein for a deeply honest conversation about identity, ambition, reinvention, and what it really takes to build yourself from the ground up. From growing up between cultures and navigating self-doubt, to making bold career pivots, moving countries, and redefining success on her own terms, Maha shares the life lessons that shaped her leadership style, her approach to work, and her outlook on success. We talk about humility, rejection, building real value, leadership, hiring the right people, and why learning to say no is one of the most powerful skills you can develop. Maha also opens up about friendships, forgiveness, balance, writing her book, and living a life with no regrets. This episode is for anyone navigating change, building a career with intention, or learning how to trust themselves through uncertainty.

This episode is a grounded, eye-opening conversation that challenges some of the most common misconceptions about Islam, from women leading prayer to how Islamic law evolves, and why a women-only mosque is transforming community life in the heart of the UAE.I’m joined by Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, scholar of Islamic law, professor, and the visionary founder behind Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women, the first women-only mosque in the region.Together, we unpack the nuance, depth, and beauty of a faith often misunderstood, and explore what it means for Muslim women to reclaim their spiritual spaces, voices, and leadership.This episode is brought to you by Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women. A women-only mosque dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming space for women to worship, learn, and connect with their community.https://almujadilah.qa/en

From Wall Street ambitions to building a powerful media presence in Bollywood, this episode is a masterclass in ambition, adaptability, and owning your voice.In this conversation, Dr. Sheen sits down with Tanaaz Bhatia, founder of Bottomline Media, to unpack her journey from finance to film, the realities of building something from scratch, and what it really takes to lead as a woman in high-pressure, male-dominated spaces.This episode is brought to you by Crocs, part of Apparel Group, celebrating comfort, confidence, and showing up as your full self, whether you’re building businesses, teams, or new chapters of your life.

In this episode of Dream, Girl, Dr. Sheen sits down with Shubhika Sharma, founder of Papa Don’t Preach, a cult favourite, with original designs which standout in a world of fast fashion. In this powerful conversation, Shubhika opens up about the early artistic spark that shaped her, building a label that rewrote the rules of Indian fashion, and the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship.  This episode is brought to you by inglot of Apparel Group as part of our Special Dream, Girl India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.

In episode 3 of our special Always x Dream, Girl series, we sit down with the ever-radiant Ritu and Rinki Pamnani, twin sisters, creators, and absolute powerhouses, to talk openly, honestly, and joyfully about all things periods, sisterhood, and confidence. From their first period stories to the silence they grew up around, the Pamnani sisters share how they learned to normalise conversations, support each other, and build confidence through every phase of womanhood.  This episode is real, lighthearted, insightful, and full of those “I wish someone told me this earlier” moments.Whether you’re navigating your first period or reshaping the way you speak about womanhood, this conversation is here to remind you: periods are normal, your body is powerful, and confidence starts with conversation.  This episode is brought to you by Always — empowering women with comfort, confidence, and conversation.

In this episode of Dream, Girl, Dr. Sheen sits down with Elnaaz Nourozi: actress, model, and global trailblazer whose journey from Iran to India to the world is nothing short of extraordinary. Together, we dive into the story behind the headlines:✨ Growing up between cultures✨ Chasing dreams in the face of rejection✨ Her breakthrough moment and global rise✨ Navigating fame, identity, and independence✨ The courage it takes to leave, rebuild, and reinvent✨ What keeps her grounded in an industry that never stops moving Elnaaz opens up about her struggles, her resilience, and the powerful choices that shaped the woman she is today. Raw, honest, and deeply inspiring, this is Elnaaz like you’ve never seen her before. If you’re a woman carving her own path, building a career from the ground up, or reclaiming her power… this episode will speak to your soul. This episode is brought to you by Victoria's Secret of Apparel Group as part of our special Dream, Girl India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.

In this special India Edition of Dream, Girl, Dr. Sheen sits down with Pooja Bedi, actress, columnist, life coach, and a woman who has reinvented herself more times than most people live in a lifetime.From the glamour of Bollywood to the rawness of grief, from navigating divorce and single motherhood to building a life anchored in healing and manifestation, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and emotional courage.This episode is brought to you by ALDO, of Apparel Group.It’s rare to meet someone so unfiltered, so wise, and so willing to turn every chapter of their life, painful or beautiful, into something meaningful. This episode will stay with you long after it ends.

In this episode of our Always collaboration series, Dr Sheen sits down with Dr Hasia and Anam Khalid, co-founder of SQUATWOLF, for an honest, grounded conversation about periods, hormones, fitness, and what it means to truly support women through their cycles.From first-period memories to hormone-led mood shifts, from working out on heavy days to leading teams with empathy, this episode breaks down the myths, the science, and the emotional realities of being a woman.We talk about confidence, cravings, brain fog, pads, product design, and the double standards women still face in the workplace.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood during your cycle, this one will make you feel seen.This episode is brought to you by Always, empowering women with comfort, confidence, and conversations that matter.

This episode kicks off our Dream, Girl x Always series, a powerful and honest conversation about first periods, taboos, and teaching young girls to embrace their bodies with confidence. Featuring Dr. Aarti Javeri-Mehta a Lifestyle Medicine & Longevity Physicianand Women’s Health Advocate and Phoebe Selim, Head of Research, P&G Always — two inspiring voices leading the conversation on women’s health, confidence, and breaking period taboos. From first period stories to creating open dialogue at home, we’re breaking down stigmas, sharing real experiences, and reminding every girl that her body is something to be proud of. This series is brought to you by Always, celebrating women who redefine confidence through every stage of life.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sheen sits down with Amla Ruia, philanthropist and founder of the Aakar Charitable Trust, known nationwide as The Water Mother of India.  This episode is brought to you by Bath & Body Works of Apparel Group, as part of our special Dream, Girl: India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power. Amla’s mission has transformed hundreds of drought-prone villages, providing sustainable water access and empowering entire communities — especially women — to rebuild their livelihoods with dignity and hope.They talk about the beginnings of her journey, the challenges of rural water management, the ripple effects on education and gender equality, and her secrets to staying young, peaceful, and purpose-driven.