They Say It Takes A Village
'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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 80 episodes
They Say It Takes A Village
Latest Episodes
Episode 80 - Motherhood, Identity, and the Quiet Strength We Carry with Special Guest Ban Altoumah
In this deeply personal Mother’s Day episode, I sat with someone who has shaped my life in every possible way my mother, Ban Altoumah. A clinical biochemist, a mother, and a woman who has lived through the many layers of what it means to give, ...
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Episode 80
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Episode 79 - Beauty, Aging, and the Courage to Be Seen with Special Guest Caroline Labouchere
In this deeply moving episode, I sat with Caroline Labouchere, a woman whose story challenges everything we’ve been taught about beauty, worth, and aging. Known today for redefining visibility as a silver-haired model who began her caree...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78 - Sovereignty, Feminine Power, and the End of Victimhood with Special Guest Rima Zanoun
In this profound and unfiltered conversation, I sat with Rima Zanoun - entrepreneur, holistic coach, speaker, and founder of Makaw and Kream by Makaw - to explore what it truly means to live as a sovereign woman in today’s world.D...
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Episode 77 - The Making of a Man: Redefining Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Strength with Saif Al-Yasi
In this compelling conversation, Raya sits down with Saif Al-Yasi, a health coach, men’s mentor, and founder of Alphacast Studios, to explore the realities of modern masculinity. Raised between Baghdad and the UK, Saif brings a unique perspecti...
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Episode 77
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Episode 76 - Beyond Fear: Redefining Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Tatiana Khoury
Breast cancer is often spoken about with fear—but rarely with clarity.In this powerful episode, Breast Imaging Specialist Dr. Tatiana Khoury from King’s College Hospital London – Dubai joins Raya to demystify one of the most talked-about—an...
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Episode 76
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