They Say It Takes A Village

Dec 17 2024 63 ep. 62 mins
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'They Say It Takes A Village' podcast aims to give moms a fun, unfiltered and informative outlet to navigate all things parenthood. Based in the UAE, I Interview local heroes from my village who make parenting just that bit easier. You can think of it as your personal directory... bringing you recommendations when you need it the most. Presented and produced by a mom of two, Raya Halet. 

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Episode 63 - Teaching Kids to Ride Safely: Revolutionizing Road Safety Education With Special Guest Barbra

Dec 17 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textIn this insightful episode, Barbara, founder of Go With The Floooow, shares her inspiring mission to make road safety education accessible and engaging for children and families across the UAE. A passionate advocate for cycling, Barbara combines her Dutch upbringing and love for an active lifestyle to empower kids with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe o

Episode 62 - Healing Generational Trauma With Special Guest Shayoon

Dec 09 2024 73 mins  
Send us a textPrepare to be inspired and awakened in this transformative episode with Shayoon, a wellness expert, healer, and founder of the LightForce app. Shayoon opens up about her journey as a mother, healer, and advocate for conscious living, sharing her incredible experiences, including a harrowing near-kidnapping incident involving her child in Bali. Her powerful story highl

Episode 61 - Redefining Masculinity: Empowering Boys to Lead with Emotional Intelligence With Special Guest Ciarán McBreen

Nov 18 2024 76 mins  
Send us a textWhat does it truly mean to redefine masculinity in today’s world? Join us in this eye-opening episode with Ciarán McBreen, a certified executive and performance coach, school wellbeing adviser, author, and mental health podcast host. With years of experience working with corporate organizations, elite athletes, and schools, Ciarán shares his invaluable insights on

Episode 60. Blueprint For Female Empowerment With Special Guest Julie Nguyen

Oct 28 2024 80 mins  
Send us a text“How can we make it thoughtful? What do women really want?”In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Julie Nguyen, the visionary founder of Crunchmoms, the first private network in the Middle East for women navigating both their careers and motherhood. Julie opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a supportive community for women, while sharing in

Episode 59. Behind The Scenes With A TV Personality With Special Guest Dina Butti

Oct 16 2024 87 mins  
Send us a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Dina Butti, a dynamic TV presenter, content creator, and mom, known for her work with major platforms like CNN Arabia, Dubai One TV, and MTV Arabia. Dina has interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but in this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of her own journey—from nervous beginnings in front of the came

Episode 58. We Are What We Eat, So Make It Count! With Special Guest Layla Al Naif

Sep 11 2024 80 mins  
Send us a text"If you don't put in the work, you won't see the results"—there are no shortcuts to lasting health and wellness. I sit down with Layla Al Naif, a certified holistic nutritionist specializing in women’s health, wellness, and nutrition. Layla's journey began after overcoming hormone-related health concerns in her early 20s, and she’s since dedicated her career to

Episode 57. Resilience and Balance: Kruzing Through The Challenges in Life and Business

Aug 28 2024 76 mins  
Send us a textOn this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Brianna Fade—a woman who truly wears all the hats. As the mastermind behind FadeFit, a dedicated mother, a beloved reality TV star from Dubai Bling, and the wife of radio personality Kris Fade, Brianna's journey is nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, Brianna opens up about her early challenges, from navigating to

Episode 56. "Pregnancy Is Not An Illness, Its A State Of Being"- Dr Samina Dornan MD FRCOG.

Jul 31 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textOn this episode I’m joined with Dr. Samina Dornan, the esteemed Head of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai. Dr. Dornan, the first female specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of London to come to Dubai, shares her wisdom on navigating the pregnancy journey.During this conversation Dr. Dornan b

Episode 55. Paralympian: “There are 1.8 billion people living with disability and most of them live with a disability that can’t you see”- Jessica Smith OAM PLY

Jul 08 2024 66 mins  
Send us a textOn this episode I interview Jessica Smith, an Australian Paralympic swimmer, acclaimed children's author, and international motivational speaker. In this conversation, Jessica shares her incredible journey from being fitted with her first prosthetic arm at just 18 months old to becoming a beacon of hope and advocacy for diversity and inclusion.Jessica opens up about h

Episode 54. Navigating Body Safety, Puberty and Sex Education With Special Guest Hanan Ezzeldin

Jun 20 2024 71 mins  
Send us a textOn this episode I interview family and parenting educational consultant Hanan Ezzeldin which is also the founder of The Family Hub, we have an essential conversation that every parent needs to hear. Hanan does a deep dive into the challenging yet crucial topics of body safety, puberty, and sex education for children. She shares invaluable insights on how to open the l