If you’ve recently reverted to Islam, or you’re seriously thinking about taking that step, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we sit down with two incredible women, Sina port and Emma Flicc, who share their real, unfiltered journeys into Islam. From the moment they said their shahada to navigating family reactions, learning how to pray, finding community, and rebuilding their identity, they walk us through what reverting actually looks like beyond the announcement. If you are new to Islam and feel overwhelmed, confused about where to start, unsure how to structure your learning, or silently struggling with loneliness, this episode gives you clarity and direction. This is not a surface-level conversation. It is an honest, in-depth look at what it truly means to revert. This episode will ground you, guide you, and remind you that you are not alone. Thank you to Sajada for sponsoring this episode! Get your beautiful premium prayer mats and phonetic prayer mats here and use my discount code DRSHEEN for 10% OFF:https://sajada.com/

Make It Make Sense: Ramadan EditionEpisode 1: When Everything Falls ApartRamadan is a month of healing, clarity, and returning to God but for so many of us, we enter it carrying unanswered questions, silent pain, or moments in our lives that just don’t make sense.This series, Make It Make Sense, is about reconnecting the struggles we live with the stories Allah preserved for us in the Qur’an. Stories of people who broke, who questioned, who felt isolated, who lost everything and yet were rebuilt through divine wisdom in ways they couldn’t see in the moment.We explore the four kinds of collapse every believer faces:• Rejection: through the story of Taif, when the Prophet (ﷺ) walked away with his sandals filled with blood.• Emotional breaking: through Maryam (AS) and the weight she carried alone.• Isolation: through Yunus (AS) in the belly of the whale, surrounded by darkness.• Complete loss: through Ayyub (AS), who watched his world disappear but never lost his trust in Allah.These aren’t just stories, they’re mirrors. Reminders that collapse doesn’t mean Allah has abandoned you. It often means He is redirecting you.If you’re entering Ramadan carrying pain, confusion, or a part of your life that has fallen apart… this episode is for you. Because sometimes the breakdown is the beginning of the rise.

Generations before I earned my degrees at Oxford and Cambridge, my ancestors were brought to Mauritius as indentured labourers, men and women who arrived with nothing but resilience, faith, and the hope of a life with dignity.In this deeply personal episode, I sit with my father in our hometown in Mauritius to trace the journey of our family from Indian labourers on the plantations…to a new identity shaped on this island…to becoming the first Mauritian woman with both an Oxford degree and a Cambridge PhD.This isn’t just a story about education, it’s about sacrifice, history, migration, and the determination of a people who refused to be defined by their circumstances.If you’ve ever wondered how generational courage shapes who we become today, this conversation is for you. 

In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Shadé Zahrai to dive deep into what confidence truly is and what it isn’t. Drawing from Dr. Shadé’s research and the science behind confidence building, we break it down step by step into an actionable process for anyone who struggles with self belief, speaking up, or showing up fully for themselves.If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who believes in taking risks, growing, and becoming more confident.You can book our beautiful studio to record your podcast here:https://procast-studio.podyx.com/time-slots?setup=755504f2-e334-4ed3-b27d-7f5006e3d846You can order Dr Shade's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Trust-Self-Doubt-Confidence-Success/dp/0063378159

In today’s episode, I sit down with Chidi Ashley, entrepreneur, investor, and the true definition of building wealth with purpose.We unpack the real mindset behind creating abundance, balancing ambition with life, and what it actually takes to build generational wealth as a woman.From her upbringing to her global businesses, Chidi opens up about money, motherhood, friendships, failure, and the reality behind the “have it all” narrative. This conversation is transparent, grounded, and full of practical gems for anyone building something of their own.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, award-winning investigative journalist Rana Ayyub joins me to unpack her journey into journalism, the personal cost of speaking truth to power, and what it really means to be a woman with a public voice in today’s world.From her childhood and early inspiration to undercover investigations, online hate, loneliness, and resilience, Rana reflects on navigating patriarchy, public judgment, relationships, mental health, and the evolving role of journalism in the age of social media. This episode goes beyond headlines to explore the human side of journalists — their fears, values, and unwavering commitment to facts.A must-watch for aspiring journalists, storytellers, and anyone trying to stay grounded while standing for something bigger than themselves.

In this episode, I sit down with Maha Abouelenein for a deeply honest conversation about identity, ambition, reinvention, and what it really takes to build yourself from the ground up.

From growing up between cultures and navigating self-doubt, to making bold career pivots, moving countries, and redefining success on her own terms, Maha shares the life lessons that shaped her leadership style, her approach to work, and her outlook on success.

We talk about humility, rejection, building real value, leadership, hiring the right people, and why learning to say no is one of the most powerful skills you can develop. Maha also opens up about friendships, forgiveness, balance, writing her book, and living a life with no regrets.

This episode is for anyone navigating change, building a career with intention, or learning how to trust themselves through uncertainty.

This episode is a grounded, eye-opening conversation that challenges some of the most common misconceptions about Islam, from women leading prayer to how Islamic law evolves, and why a women-only mosque is transforming community life in the heart of the UAE.I’m joined by Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, scholar of Islamic law, professor, and the visionary founder behind Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women, the first women-only mosque in the region.Together, we unpack the nuance, depth, and beauty of a faith often misunderstood, and explore what it means for Muslim women to reclaim their spiritual spaces, voices, and leadership.This episode is brought to you by Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women. A women-only mosque dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming space for women to worship, learn, and connect with their community.https://almujadilah.qa/en

From Wall Street ambitions to building a powerful media presence in Bollywood, this episode is a masterclass in ambition, adaptability, and owning your voice.In this conversation, Dr. Sheen sits down with Tanaaz Bhatia, founder of Bottomline Media, to unpack her journey from finance to film, the realities of building something from scratch, and what it really takes to lead as a woman in high-pressure, male-dominated spaces.This episode is brought to you by Crocs, part of Apparel Group, celebrating comfort, confidence, and showing up as your full self, whether you’re building businesses, teams, or new chapters of your life.

In this episode of Dream, Girl, Dr. Sheen sits down with Shubhika Sharma, founder of Papa Don’t Preach, a cult favourite, with original designs which standout in a world of fast fashion.

In this powerful conversation, Shubhika opens up about the early artistic spark that shaped her, building a label that rewrote the rules of Indian fashion, and the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship. 

This episode is brought to you by inglot of Apparel Group as part of our Special Dream, Girl India Edition, celebrating women who inspire through courage, authenticity, and power.

In episode 3 of our special Always x Dream, Girl series, we sit down with the ever-radiant Ritu and Rinki Pamnani, twin sisters, creators, and absolute powerhouses, to talk openly, honestly, and joyfully about all things periods, sisterhood, and confidence.

From their first period stories to the silence they grew up around, the Pamnani sisters share how they learned to normalise conversations, support each other, and build confidence through every phase of womanhood. 

This episode is real, lighthearted, insightful, and full of those “I wish someone told me this earlier” moments.Whether you’re navigating your first period or reshaping the way you speak about womanhood, this conversation is here to remind you: periods are normal, your body is powerful, and confidence starts with conversation.

This episode is brought to you by Always — empowering women with comfort, confidence, and conversation.