
Forward_Moves
Forward_Moves is a podcast hosted by Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad, that shares lived experiences and stories of successful personalities in the Middle East from the creative world of art, design, entertainment, hospitality, business, and other disciplines.
Forward_Moves
Letting Go & Finding Purpose with Dina Ghandour
Is success about pushing harder—or knowing when to surrender? In this episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Lina Nahhas & Raja Haddad talk to Dina Ghandour, a wellness expert and entrepreneur, about her journey from corporate PR to yoga, energy healing, and conscious entrepreneurship.
Dina now leads yoga sessions, workshops, and retreats worldwide. As a certified Usui Reiki master, she specializes in energy healing and is a skilled womb and fertility massage therapist, helping women reconnect with their bodies.
In this episode, she shares:
✨ How yoga changed her life from age 15
✨ Her leap from corporate PR to founding yApparel
✨ Navigating uncertainty & embracing change
✨ The commercialization of yoga & staying authentic
✨ Breaking societal norms & finding true belonging
A powerful conversation on growth, resilience, and redefining success. Watch now!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Music
02:29 Meet Dina Ghandour
03:11 Dina's Journey: From UAE to the US
03:48 Discovering Yoga: A Life-Changing VHS
08:49 Transition to Entrepreneurship
15:52 Challenges and Reflections
21:06 The Evolution of Yoga Practice
23:22 The Shift from Community to Commodity
24:35 The Impact of Modern Life on Well-being
27:15 Exploring Artistic Expression
30:29 The Role of Rebellion in Self-Expression
33:51 Questions from the Audience
37:06 Reflecting on Belonging and Community
41:35 Creating a New Online Space
42:49 Closing Words