
League of Extraordinary Women
Dear Women,
Do you think of yourself as extraordinary? You should, because there is extraordinary within us all. There is extraordinary with every hurdle we overcome and every sacrifice we make. These particular hardships, hurdles and sacrifices are what we don’t speak about, yet they are exactly what connect us as women.
On this show, we step away from the highlight reel of life and talk to women about their experiences navigating through life as women. We’ll hear about the challenges faced and the lessons learned which helped them recognize their ‘extraordinary’ and in turn help you unlock your ‘extraordinary’ as well.
Join us as we embark on a journey inward with our guests and develop a deeper connection with ourselves.
Do you think of yourself as extraordinary? You should, because there is extraordinary within us all. There is extraordinary with every hurdle we overcome and every sacrifice we make. These particular hardships, hurdles and sacrifices are what we don’t speak about, yet they are exactly what connect us as women.
On this show, we step away from the highlight reel of life and talk to women about their experiences navigating through life as women. We’ll hear about the challenges faced and the lessons learned which helped them recognize their ‘extraordinary’ and in turn help you unlock your ‘extraordinary’ as well.
Join us as we embark on a journey inward with our guests and develop a deeper connection with ourselves.
Episodes
31 episodes
Melanie Elturk: Being Your Unapologetic Self
In this episode, Melanie Elturk joins me in a deep conversation about life, self-love, faith and divorce. She shares with us parts of her path to the ultimate freedom, the freedom from external validation. Mel is known as the CEO of Haute...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:28:52

Maryam Fattahi Salaam: Grieving Courageously
In this episode, I am joined by Maryam Fattahi Salaam. Maryam is a lawyer, entrepreneur and a mother of 3. She is as real as real gets. She shares with us her journey of grief after losing her sister to a 13 year long battle with breast cancer....
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:13

Caroline Labouchere: Embracing Grey
In this episode, Caroline Labouchere, shares with us her story before and after becoming a 'grey' model in her 50s. We talk about aging, beauty and the path that led her to the Caroline you see today. Caroline Labouchere (Guest):
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37:38

Suchitra Sivasankaran: Burnout, An Origin Story
In this episode, I talk to Suchitra Sivasankaran about her journey with burnout and how she's using her journey to develop a mental fitness app. Suchitra is an engineer turned tech entrepreneur who is passionate about digital transformation...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:35

Yara Nimer: The Unspoken Postpartum
In this episode, extraordinary Yara shares with us her postpartum journey. She opens up about the highs and lows and everything in between. We discuss relationships, external pressures and the unspoken parts of postpartum. This isn’t your usual...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:30

Ranim Kaddoura: My Mental Health Crash
If you've been following us, you would know that after our season break, instead of celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the podcast I announced an extended break because my mental health had just crashed. Today I take you inside to the depths...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:57

Rana Alamuddin: Step Into Your Feminine Power
In this episode, we are joined by the extraordinary Rana Alamuddin, founder of Bayneh w Baynek. Rana founded Bayneh w Baynek as a platform that helps the multifaceted woman on her journey to self realize. We discuss this journey of self realiza...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:09:01

Sara Aqel - Is Empowerment Outdated?
In this episode, we get to know the extraordinary chef Sara Aqel a little better. She talks us through her path becoming one of the regions youngest female chefs from being raised with 5 sisters to the discipline of culinary school. We take a d...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:06:42

Kristina: Behind the Scenes of Entrepreneurship
In this episode, the extraordinary Kristina gives us a peak into what entrepreneurial life is really like. She shares with us the highs and the lows and some of the unspoken aspects of being an entrepreneur.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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51:11

Wafa Alobaidat: Sacrificing Self for Success
In this episode, the extraordinary Wafa Alobaidat gets personal with us about her miscarriages, pregnancy and entrepreneurial journey. We also discuss some of the challenges women face in the workplace that affect the gender gap.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:09:28

Mthayel Al Ali: An Evolving Human
In this episode, we dive into Mthayel Al Ali’s extraordinary. She takes us on a journey of her growth and what that entailed, from the things she had to unlearn to the beliefs she had to relearn. We also take a glimpse into the future and what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:20

Tina Chagoury: Surviving Breast Cancer & Beyond
In this episode, the extraordinary Tina Chagoury takes us on her journey with Breast Cancer. She shares with us the highs and lows, the fears and the hope as well as the shocking event that put Breast Cancer in perspective after surviving it.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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51:41

Zainab Ibrahim: Conscious Parenting
In this episode, we chat to the extraordinary Zainab Ibrahim, an Emirati parenting coach from mamaslearn, about conscious parenting. We dive into its meaning, struggles and beauty. We also discuss the messaging around conscious parenting and so...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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51:32

Mariam Diab: The Transitional Place
In this episode, we chat to the extraordinary Mariam Diab about the imperfections in motherhood and the transitional place between corporate and entrepreneurship, what it looks like and how it feels.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:39

Mona Jaber: Ivy League, Now What?
In this episode, we talk to the extraordinary Mona Jaber about her journey trying to find her passion in life and how her experiences led her to starting up both Jayleen Finds and Maison Tini.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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42:31

Dima Ayad: You As Is - Inclusion & Worth
In this episode, the extraordinary Dima Ayad takes us through her journey to You As Is. She talks about outgrowing messages that no longer served her and the role that played in creating a brand built on a foundation of inclusion. We discuss th...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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53:44

Deema Al Alami: The Role of Parents in Teaching Body Safety and Reading
In this episode, the extraordinary Deema Al Alami shares with us her perspectives on choosing books for our kids and body safety. She takes us through key learnings from her recently published book "هذا جسمي لا تلمسني" and how we as parents can...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:07:29

Victoria Pena Acuna: From Surviving a Rebel Attack and Sexual Assault to Thriving
In this episode, we hear the extraordinary Victoria’s story of survival and resilience that started with a rebel attack and the death of her mother and sister only to be followed by being sexually assaulted by a family member a few years later....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:16:45

Rania Masri ElKhatib: Design Your Life
In this episode, we journey with the extraordinary Rania Masri ElKhatib on a path of self-awareness and the role it has in designing a life that’s tailored to you from being a woman in the workplace to motherhood and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:38

Jenan Matari: Identity, Belonging and the Impact of Generational Trauma
In this episode, we discuss struggling with identity as a multi-cultured woman and the impact generational trauma has on it. We journey with the extraordinary Jenan Matari on her path of discovery, motherhood and relationship with Palestine.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:20

Maha Abouelenein: A Storyteller's Story
In this episode, we get to know Maha Abouelenein on a deeper level. She opens up to us about starting over at the age of 27, her role as a caretaker, her passion for learning and growing up American but staying 100% Egyptian. Host's...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:59

Zahra Khalil: A Personal Account of Living with Depression
In this episode, we journey with the extraordinary Zahra Khalil on her battles with mental health and depression. She gives us an incredibly raw and honest look into her experience as we help raise awareness and normalize the conversation aroun...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:46

Dina Assaad: The Path to Health, Body and Spirit
In this episode, we journey with the extraordinary Dina Assaad (Lives and Forks) on the painful journey that led her to holistic health. She opens up about the challenges, pain and lessons that paved the way for Lives and Forks.Host's In...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:38
