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.
Episodes
70 episodes
Episode 70 - Burnout, Breakdowns, and the Beautiful Rebuild with Special Guest Dr. Neeta Bhushan
What if your greatest breakdown could lead to your most powerful breakthrough?In this powerful episode, I sit down with emotional health expert, 5x award-winning author, and host of The Brave Table podcast, Dr. Neeta Bhushan. A former c...
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Episode 69 - Beyond The Mirror; Eating Disorders And Obsessive Nutrition with Alex Buley and Dr.Jenna
What does true health and self-love really look like in today’s world?In this powerful episode of They Say It Takes a Village, we sit down with Alex, a high-performance coach for CEOs and athletes, and Dr. Jenna, a seas...
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Episode 68 - Negotiation is Everywhere: Winning in Work, Life, and Relationships With Lousin Mehrabi
Negotiation isn’t just about boardrooms and business deals—it’s a skill that shapes our careers, relationships, and everyday interactions. So, how do you remain calm in stressful situations? How do you handle rejection, difficult conversations,...
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Episode 67 - From Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs With Kai Simmonds
What if 90-95% of your behavior was ruled by your subconscious mind? How many times have limiting beliefs, self-doubt, or fear of failure held you back from the life you truly want?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kai Simmonds,...
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Episode 66 - Fighting Cancer, Finding Myself - With Special Guest Lauren O’Connell
What happens when life throws you an unexpected challenge, but you refuse to let it define you? Lauren O’Connell, Cosmopolitan Middle East’s Beauty Editor, beauty entrepreneur, and breast cancer warrior, sits down for a deeply personal and empo...
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Episode 66
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Episode 65- Parenting Strong-Willed Children: It's All In The Delivery With Special Guest Maysaa Fahour
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than Coach Maysaa—a mom of four, a former primary school teacher, and a certified Conscious Parent Coach. Trained under the renown...
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Episode 64. The Future Of Beauty Is Clean With Special Guest Mamta Nihalani
Are you ready to transform the way you approach beauty and self-care? Join us in this inspiring episode with Mamta, founder of Apothecary by Mamta, as she takes us on her journey from the corporate rat race to becoming a leader in the ...
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Episode 63 - Teaching Kids to Ride Safely: Revolutionizing Road Safety Education With Special Guest Barbra
In 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, Barbar...
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Episode 62 - Healing Generational Trauma With Special Guest Shayoon
Prepare 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 he...
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Episode 61 - Redefining Masculinity: Empowering Boys to Lead with Emotional Intelligence With Special Guest Ciarán McBreen
What 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. Wit...
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Episode 60. Blueprint For Female Empowerment With Special Guest Julie Nguyen
“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 n...
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Episode 59. Behind The Scenes With A TV Personality With Special Guest Dina Butti
Join 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 Ho...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58. We Are What We Eat, So Make It Count! With Special Guest Layla Al Naif
"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 j...
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Episode 57
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Episode 57. Resilience and Balance: Kruzing Through The Challenges in Life and Business
On 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, Bria...
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Episode 56. "Pregnancy Is Not An Illness, Its A State Of Being"- Dr Samina Dornan MD FRCOG.
On 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 Gynecolog...
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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
On 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 pro...
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Episode 54. Navigating Body Safety, Puberty and Sex Education With Special Guest Hanan Ezzeldin
On 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 y...
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Episode 53. Does The Fountain Of Youth Really Exist? With Special Guest Dr Nasr Al Jafari
This conversation with functional medicine expert Dr. Nasr Al Jafari absolutely blew me away!.Dr Nasr is the medical director and functional medicine doctor at DNA Health And Wellness Clinic and In this conversation Dr Nas ...
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Episode 53
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Episode 52. What It Really Takes To Become “Successful” With Special Guest Ghizlan Guenez Barnes
On todays episode, I interview Ghizlan Guenez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the realms of personal development and fashion. In this exclusive interview, we dive into Ghizlan's remarkable journey, from launching The Modist, the ...
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Episode 51. Aesthetic Gynecology Explained With Special Guest Dr Maria Karakoulaki
On this episode I interview Dr Maria Karakoulaki who is hailed as being the most famous aesthetic gynecologist in the Middle East, to the point where her patients travel from all over the region to consult with her for cosmetic gyne...
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Episode 51
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Episode 50. We All Need Weighted Blankets With Special Mansi Khandelwal
Did you know that 62% of adults around the world say they don’t sleep as well as they’d like (Philips Global Sleep Survey, 2019).Meet Mansi Khandelwal, founder, chief creative comfort officer and visionary behind The Sleep Chapter. A bu...
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Episode 49. The Highest Peaks Of Life With Special Guest Raha Moharrak
On todays episode i interview the one and only Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest and scale the Seven Summits. As an adventurer, mentor, advocate, and ambassador, Raha shares her remarkable jou...
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Episode 49
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Episode 48. Motherhood Unplugged; Conversations With My Mother Ban Al Toumah
Join me in the hot seat for a heartfelt episode, where I'm interviewed by none other than my mom. We'll delve deep into my motherhood journey, from the highs to the lows, and everything in between.Reflecting on my journey as a mother, I'...
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Episode 47. What Women Don't Say With Special Guest Harriet Mandak
Today episode is slightly different, I interviewed Harriet Mandak, a holistic life coach, and rapid transformational therapist, in collaboration with Circle Cafe for Women's Month. As part of this collaboration, Circle Cafe has invited women to...
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Episode 47
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Episode 46. Beyond Exhaustion: Preventing Burnout in Today's World With Special Guest Dr Saliha Afridi
On today's episode I interview Dr. Saliha Afridi who is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lighthouse Arabia. Over the last decade, Dr. Saliha has gained extensive experience consulting with executives and the corporate workplace ...
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Episode 46
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