Dream with Dr Sheen

What happens when you quit your job to build a business with your husband?In this episode, brought to you by Bless Brothers, we sit down with Mya, cofounder of Bless Brothers, the furniture brand she built with her husband Manoj. They started with two sofas in a tiny Singapore showroom a week before lockdown. Today they have stores in Singapore and Dubai and a community of more than 140,000 people.Mya opens up about being the only Indian girl in her school in the Midlands, moving to Singapore at 22 with one suitcase, and going from a commission only telesales job to selling multimillion dollar software to banks. She shares the story of adopting her eldest son Kabir, the day he was born, and how she answers strangers who ask why her boys look different.We also get into what it is really like working with your husband, the ultimatum that made her quit her corporate job, why their sales are highest when they don’t talk about furniture, and how they used the same playbook to grow Helios, their Muay Thai gym.Whether you’re furnishing a home, building a business with your partner, or scared to show up on social media, this episode is for you.

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What if your supplements knew you slept badly last night?

In this episode, we sit down with Paul O’Connor, founder of LINC, the world’s first adaptive supplement system. After nearly 20 years building brands at Mars, Unilever, L’Oréal and Adidas, and a stint as chief commercial officer at a Saudi football club, Paul walked away from corporate life to build something that doesn’t exist yet.

LINC is a machine that reads your data from devices like Whoop, Oura and Apple Watch and makes you a drink personalised to what your body needs that day.Whether you’re thinking about leaving your job, building a product from scratch, or just tired of guessing which vitamins to take, this episode is for you.

Find out more about LINC here: https://www.drinklinc.com/

With Spotify, I did my first ever live show in Dubai and it was incredible! Tune in for another fun chat with Mai from Mai's Vault and some unexpected turns of events!

Fitness myths, GLP-1 and the habits that actually last.This week I’m joined by Jason, founder of 365 Gym in Dubai and my personal trainer. We answer your questions on training three days a week, walking for weight loss, lifting as a woman, and fixing the weekend binge cycle. Jason explains why GLP-1 is not a quick fix and how to keep your muscle while on it. We finish with a myth-busting round, his “rent is due” mindset, and what he really dreams about for the future.A good listen if you’ve ever started and stopped, or if you’re not sure where to begin.

Find out more about Jason Grima here: https://www.instagram.com/jasongrima?dlrf=Z3R0Y3JrNjQ5bGJk

What does it really take to build generational wealth and what happens when you stop thinking like a business owner and start thinking like an owner of assets?In this episode of Dream with Dr. Sheen Chidi Ashley back to the show to talk about her next chapter: moving from building a successful travel company into hotel development, real estate ownership and investment in Africa.Chidi shares why she believes Africa is at an important moment for investors, how she thinks about emerging markets and timing, and why she is focused on building a luxury hotel collection across the continent.The conversation goes behind the scenes of Naya Zanzibar, Chidi's upcoming hotel project, including why she chose Zanzibar, how she approaches investing in emerging markets, what she looks for before investing in a country, and why she believes hotel ownership shouldn't only be accessible to millionaires and billionaires.Chidi also opens up about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship the constant problems, pressure and responsibility that come with being a founder and why becoming comfortable with problems is part of becoming a better CEO.You'll also hear about fractional hotel ownership, how investors can participate in the project, the importance of due diligence when investing internationally, and how Chidi is thinking about building wealth while creating something meaningful across Africa.

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Money advice that actually applies to your paycheck. In this episode, brought to you by Pepperstone, Dr. Sheen sits down with Raji (Finance with Raji) to break down the biggest financial mistakes people make, why lifestyle inflation quietly wrecks wealth-building, and how to invest whether you're earning 25k, 45k, or sitting on 500k in cash. We cover gold as an investment, real client case studies across income brackets, AI as the next big investment wave, and practical advice for women and first-time investors ready to take control of their money.Whether you're just starting out or trying to level up your financial strategy, this episode is packed with clear, actionable takeaways.

Comedian and creator ⁨@amyroko⁩ joins Dr. Sheen for a wide ranging conversation that goes from freelance chaos to the realities of being a woman online in the Middle East. They read hate comments together, talk numerology and life path numbers, and get into the double standards Amy has faced around wearing (and not wearing) hijab. Amy also opens up about her fitness journey, a GLP-1 experience that landed her in the hospital, and how she's rebuilding her relationship with food and her body. It ends on house tours, wealth, and book recommendations.

Nora Fatehi sits down with Dr. Sheen for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the price of ambition: from building an alter ego on stage to facing manufactured hate off it.In this episode, Nora opens up about the audacity it took to break into an industry that wasn't built for her, the exhaustion of being labeled "too independent," the controversies she's had to publicly address, and the traumatic experience that changed how she sees success. It's a conversation about fame, feminism, burnout, and what it really costs to keep going when the world is watching.

Sarvesh Shashi built SARVA into one of India's biggest yoga and wellness platforms, then watched COVID nearly take it all away. In this episode he opens up about the mentor who reshaped him before he turned 17, the three A's that defined his early life, and how trust and gut feeling guided his biggest decisions. We talk about meeting royalty, rebuilding after collapse, the birth of ABC Studios (Artists, Brands, Content), why he refuses to tell white lies in business, and his move from yoga into entertainment. We close with his advice for entrepreneurs, his ten year vision and what it means to experience true thoughtlessness.

He waited 18 years to release a new album. In this episode, Atif Aslam sits down with Dr. Sheen for a rare, unfiltered conversation about what fame really costs, and what it took to find his way back to himself.From the highs of early success and the pressure of staying relevant with no ceiling left to chase, to the quieter, harder truths about ego, anger, and addiction to attention, Atif opens up in a way he rarely does. He talks about recording 'Mustafa Jan e Rehmat,' what performing feels like as an act of worship, and the role his faith has played in keeping him grounded through it all.This is a conversation about fame, family, and the slow work of becoming who you actually want to be, from one of the most recognizable voices in South Asian music.

New album 'Subah Aye Na' out now!

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AI is moving fast, and if you have felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to even start, this episode is for you.

In this conversation with Shweta Scott, we break down what AI actually means for your everyday life and business, why so many people are using it wrong, and how to move from fear to confidence, one small step at a time. We talk through the real differences between platforms like ChatGPT and Claude, how to set up a simple "context document" so AI actually understands you, and how something as small as a brain dump can lighten your mental load. We also get into the harder questions: AI ethics, job security, privacy for your personal life and your business, and what this all means for our kids and the next generation growing up alongside it. Whether you are completely new to AI or already using it but want to go deeper, this episode will help you feel more equipped, not more anxious.

The three resources from Shweta:1. AI Level Quizhttps://hijade.ai/ai-level-quiz/A quick quiz to help you identify your current AI comfort level and get practical exercises matched to where you are.2. Context Templatehttps://hijade.ai/contextA guided template for giving an AI the key background about you, your work, your preferences, and how you want it to support you.3. How to import your memory into Claudehttps://support.claude.com/en/articles/12123587-import-and-export-your-memory-from-claudeClaude’s official guide for moving useful memory/context from another AI tool into Claude.Short version: open Claude → Settings → Memory → import memory from other AI providers. Claude gives you a prompt to paste into ChatGPT/Gemini/your old AI tool. Copy the output back into Claude and click “Add to memory.”You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/shwetascott/

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Sara Al Madani, Emirati serial entrepreneur, global speaker, TV personality, and one of the Middle East’s most influential voices in business and personal development.But this conversation is not about entrepreneurship.It is about the questions thousands of women quietly carry.Why does finding love feel so difficult today? Why do successful women often struggle in relationships? Are soulmates real? Why do we keep attracting the wrong people? And how do you know when it's time to let go, heal, and start again?Using real stories from women around the world, Sara shares honest, practical insights into modern dating, heartbreak, marriage, self worth, and the patterns that keep so many people stuck. Together, we unpack the realities of relationships in today's world and explore what it truly takes to build healthy, lasting love without losing yourself in the process.Whether you're single, dating, healing from heartbreak, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode is filled with wisdom that will challenge the way you think about love.

In this episode, brought to you by Pepperstone, we sit down with Peter Komolafe, award winning financial expert, bestselling author, TV presenter, and founder of Conversation of Money, to break down everything you need to know about building wealth, managing money, and making smarter financial decisions.Whether you're drowning in debt, earning a great salary but unsure what to do with your money, or finally ready to start investing, this conversation gives you the practical roadmap you've been looking for. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming homelessness and debt, alongside years of advising high net worth individuals, Peter shares the financial principles that separate those who build lasting wealth from those who simply earn a high income.Together, we unpack the biggest money myths, the difference between being rich and looking rich, how the world's wealthiest people think about debt, investing, and assets, and why your mindset around money may be the biggest factor holding you back. We also walk through real life financial scenarios, from deciding whether to buy your dream car to balancing debt repayment with investing, giving you practical strategies you can apply regardless of your income.If you've ever wondered where to start with investing, struggled to manage debt, feared losing your savings, or wanted to understand how to make your money work for you, this episode is packed with practical advice that you can start applying immediately.By the end of this conversation, you'll understand the foundations of personal finance, learn how to think about money like the world's top wealth builders, and walk away with a clear action plan to build long term financial security using exactly what you have today.Learn more about Pepperstone: https://pepperstone.comDisclaimer: Trading CFDs and FX carries high risk and is not suitable for everyone. Regulated by CMA UAE for Introduction and Financial Consultation under the license no 20200000358.

In this episode brought to you by Pepperstone, we sit down with Davinci Jeremie, Canadian software engineer turned Bitcoin pioneer, to explore the future of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and investing.From becoming one of Bitcoin's earliest advocates after discovering it in 2011 to helping millions understand the power of digital assets, Davinci shares why he believes Bitcoin is transforming the future of finance.We explore what Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies really are, how blockchain technology is changing the financial system, the biggest mistakes new investors make, and what you need to know before investing in crypto. We also discuss long-term wealth building, Bitcoin ETFs, and why patience is one of the most important investing strategies.Whether you're new to crypto, curious about Bitcoin, or looking to make smarter investment decisions, this episode offers practical insights into the future of digital assets and how to get started the right way.Learn more about Pepperstone: https://pepperstone.comDisclaimer: Trading CFDs and FX carries high risk and is not suitable for everyone. Regulated by CMA UAE for Introduction and Financial Consultation under the license no 20200000358.

What does success really cost?In this powerful conversation, Kris Fade sits down to share the untold story behind one of the Middle East's biggest media personalities. From turning down a $10 million opportunity to building one of the region's most recognizable personal brands, Kris opens up about the sacrifices, setbacks, and mindset that shaped his journey.This isn't just a conversation about fame or entrepreneurship. It's about resilience, authenticity, family, mental health, handling criticism, and staying true to yourself while building a life and business that lasts.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, professional, or someone chasing ambitious goals, this episode is packed with practical lessons and honest reflections you won't want to miss.

In this episode brought to you by Pepperstone, we sit down with Max Maxwell, international real estate developer, investor, entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of PADDCO. From being broke in his 30s to becoming a multimillionaire in his 40s, Max has built a global portfolio spanning the United States, Dubai, Zanzibar, and beyond while helping thousands of aspiring investors through one of the most followed real estate education channels on YouTube.In this conversation, Max shares the real story behind his journey, the decisions that transformed his financial future, and the lessons he learned while scaling from local investor to global entrepreneur.We explore the future of Dubai's real estate market, where opportunities still exist, the mistakes investors continue to make, and how to evaluate deals in one of the world's fastest growing property markets. Max also shares his perspective on when to enter a market, when to exit, and what separates successful investors from those who get caught up in the hype.Beyond Dubai, we dive into the large scale projects he is developing in Zanzibar, the mindset shift from making money to building wealth, how to create businesses that operate without your daily involvement, and the financial lessons that shaped his success.Whether you are an aspiring investor, entrepreneur, property buyer, or someone looking to build long term wealth, this episode offers practical insights on real estate, financial freedom, wealth creation, and the opportunities that most people overlook.Listen now to learn how the world's most successful investors think, where opportunities are emerging, and what your first move should be if you are serious about building wealth through real estate.Learn more about Pepperstone: https://pepperstone.comDisclaimer:Trading CFDs and FX carries high risk and is not suitable for everyone. Regulated by CMA UAE for Introduction and Financial Consultation under the license no 20200000358.

In this episode brought to you by Pepperstone, we sit down with the Group CEO of Pepperstone, Tamas Szabo, to discuss the future of trading and the role AI trading will play in the financial markets. From leading one of the world's fastest-growing trading platforms to navigating the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in finance, Tamas shares his perspective on where the trading industry is headed next.We explore the future of trading, the impact of AI-driven decision-making, the role of human psychology in increasingly automated markets, and how technology is reshaping the relationship between traders and brokers. Whether you're an investor, trader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how technology is transforming financial markets, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of trading and the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Disclaimer: Trading CFDs and FX carries high risk and is not suitable for everyone. Regulated by CMA UAE for Introduction and Financial Consultation under the license no 20200000358.

In this episode, I sit down with Afnan Khalifa for an honest conversation about success, self-worth, entrepreneurship, relationships, money, and what it really takes to build a life on your own terms.From navigating rapid growth and public criticism to overcoming mental blocks, building confidence, and creating financial independence, Afnan shares the lessons she's learned through her personal and professional journey. We explore the realities behind social media success, the evolving role of women in business, dating standards, money mindset shifts, and why becoming undeniable starts with trusting yourself.If you're building a business, growing your personal brand, navigating relationships, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with insights that will challenge the way you think.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from this conversation.

In this episode brought to you by Whop, we sit down with Naya Shakoor to unpack her journey through identity, career shifts, and building a new path in the world of sales, startups, and creator opportunities. From growing up across different cities to leaving a stable corporate career, Naya shares honest insights on adaptability, money mindset, and what it really takes to redefine success on your own terms.We also dive into the realities of corporate life, the leap into remote sales, and how she went on to build the Women’s Sales Institute. This conversation explores pricing, confidence, representation, and the evolving opportunities for women and creators in today’s digital economy.Sign up to Whop to discover interesting communities and start selling online: https://whop.com/sell/?a=sheengurrib