

- 9
- Episodes
- 2020
- First episode
About Dubai Gem Podcasts
Dubai Gem Podcasts is designed to inspire, inform and ignite conversations among young people, that are often overlooked in daily life. Starring professionals including social media influencers, makeup artists, dancers and school principals, Dubai Gem Podcasts aims to tackle subject matter with expertise. The cofounders Purvi, Danesh, and Riya hope that you take away wisdom, and dare to face your fears after each episode! Our goal is to challenge the audience to stir meaningful conversations and put themselves out there - all to bring you closer to your best self!
- Publisher
- Dubai Gem Podcasts
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 Feb 2020
- Latest episode
- 27 Mar 2021
Latest episodes
9 episodes in the feed.

27 Mar 2021
A Story About A Woman Who Made History | Episode 4
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, host Vedika Manghnani sits down with author, liberal feminist, and media personality Shahana Raza to discuss her recently published novel, 'Off the Beaten Track', the story of India's first female radio broadcaster. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about women in our daily lives and their struggles, achievements and accomplishments. This episode was recorded over the Zoom application. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring: Shahana Raza and Vedika Manghnani This episode has been edited by Chirag Sawlani and Aarya Mehta The Team: Hosts: Vedika Manghnani Guest Speakers: Shahana Raza Managing Director: Shubha Kamath Head of Writing: Yanya Patney Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

3 Mar 2021
Console Yourself: Gaming and School? | Episode 3
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Shyam Soundarajan and Neel Laxmisan sit down with students Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani to discuss gaming, how it has impacted their lives and its effect on school work. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of videogames to improve the quality of school and personal lives. This episode was recorded over the Zoom application. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring: Shyam Soundarajan, Neel Laxmisan, Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani This episode has been edited by Shreya Kamath and Sarah Shahid The Team: Hosts: Shyam Soundarajan, and Neel Laxmisan Guest Speakers: Chirag Sawlani, Laksh Agarwal and Nandish Karmani Managing Director: Shubha Kamath Head of Writing: Yanya Patney Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

14 Jan 2021
How Social Media Influences Our Generation | Episode 2
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen sit down with fashion influencers and content creators, Vineesha and Naiyantara Kewlani to discuss the effects of social media on viewers, fast fashion, brand management, sustainability, and creating creative content. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of social media to inspire, and ignite conversations. This episode was recorded over the Zoom application. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Vineesha Kewlani, Naiyantara Kewlani, Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen This episode has been edited by Chirag Sawlani and Aarya Mehta The Team: Hosts: Prarthna Menghani and Insiya Saifudeen Guest Speakers: Vineesha Kewlani and Naiyantara Kewlani Managing Director: Shubha Kamath Head of Writing: Yanya Patney Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

6 Nov 2020
Life Beyond School: University and Starting Up | Episode 1
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes sit down with Dubai Gem alumni, Rishika Raichandani and Elnaz Tabei to discuss life at university, pursuing a career path, starting up as young entrepreneurs, before finally parting with valuable advice for all our young listeners. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about how we can make the best use of the resources available this pandemic, and follow a path that inspires you. This episode was recorded over the Zoom application. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Rishika Raichandani, Elnaz Tabei, Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes The Team: Hosts: Anaishaan Sidhwa and Kiera Fernandes Guest Speakers: Rishika Raichandani, and Elnaz Tabei Managing Director: Shubha Kamath Head of Writing: Yanya Patney Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

21 Sept 2020
The New Normal: Back To School | Episode 0
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Riya Kewalani, Shubha Kamath and Nandish Karmani sit down with Dubai Gem students, Rida Danish and Zeinab Imtiaz to discuss their new initiative PULSE, and why today's youth needs to be educated on social, mental, and physical wellbeing. The episode also introduces Taraasha Jetwani, and Brennen Aiden as they navigate online school, deal with homework and talk about everything in between, including projectors, shwarmas and Indian television. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about the new normal and how we can make the best use of the resources available this pandemic. This episode was recorded over the Zoom application. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Rida Danish, Zeinab Imitiaz, Taraasha Jetwani, Brennen Aiden, Nandish Karmani, Shubha Kamath and Riya Kewalani Mentioned in this episode: - Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma The Team: Hosts: Nandish Karmani, Shubha Kamath and Riya Kewalani Guest Speakers: Rida Danish, Zeinab Imitiaz, Taraasha Jetwani, and Brennen Aiden Managing Director: Shubha Kamath Head of Writing: Yanya Patney Writing Team: Nafisa Mustansir, Sophia Egburt, Kiera Fernandes, and Zuha Khan Head of Social Media: Simone Kukreja Social Media Team: Tejal Tekchandani, Rohan Jacob, Rhea Oberoi, Brennen Aiden, Amal Aslam Head of Recruitment: Sophia Egbert Recruitment Team: Mohit Lakhwani, Prachi Sagar, Prarthna Menghani, Simran Raichandani, Nidhi Kothari, Rithika Fredrick Lead Audio Engineer and Head of Editing: Nandish Karmani Editing Team: Sumair Kanar, Chirag Sawlani, Sarah Shahid, Shreya Kamath, Aarya Mehta Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

31 Mar 2020
A Career in Arts? Yes or No? | Episode 3
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Prarthna Menghani, and Anaishaan Sidhwa sit down with dancer, fitness enthusiast, brand ambassador and breast cancer warrior Jalila Jones to discuss how society perceives artistic career choices over more science orientated ones. The trio also discuss discrimination within the fitness industry, healing and spirituality and Jalila's battle against breast cancer. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to spark a conversation about societal influence on our choices and delve deeper into what divides the sciences and arts. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Jalila Jones, Prarthna Menghani and Anaishaan Sidhwa Mentioned in this episode: - This Is Going To Hurt: Adam Kay - Stephanie: SBS and FYA The Team: Hosts: Prarthna Menghani, Anaishaan Sidhwa Guest Speaker: Jalila Jones Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath Chief Editor: Haroon Tanweer Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

17 Mar 2020
Insecurities & Transformations | Episode 2
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Pashan Sidhwa, and Rohan Jacob sit down with spokesmodel, motivational speaker, makeup artist and entrepreneur Kimberly Carey, and DGPS student Jai Mansukhani to discuss their personal insecurities, and share their journeys and their transformation over time. The podcast team hopes to inspire our listeners to share their journeys with their loved ones, and spark a conversation about insecurities we face on a day-to-day basis. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Kimberly Carey, Jai Mansukhani, Pashan Sidhwa and Rohan Jacob Mentioned in this episode: - Dumplin': Anne Fletcher - Gone Kesh: Qasim Khallow The Team: Hosts: Pashan Sidhwa and Rohan Jacob Guest Speaker: Kimberly Carey and Jai Mansukhani Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

3 Mar 2020
Social Media, Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons | Episode 1
In this episode of The DGPS Podcasts, hosts Partha Shetty and Shaydon D'Souza sit down with entrepreneur, social media influencer, and DGPS alumna Reya Sajnani to discuss what it takes to run a business, the challenges of living your life on social media, the courage and persistence it takes to follow through with your dreams and ambitions, and of course, Reya's time at Dubai Gem. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en Featuring Reya Sajnani, Partha Shetty, and Shaydon D'Souza Mentioned in this episode: - The Founder: John Lee Hancock - Fantastic Failures: Luke Reynolds - Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson The Team: Hosts: Partha Shetty, and Shaydon D'Souza Guest Speaker: Reya Sajnani Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani and Haroon Tanweer Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani

16 Feb 2020
An Homage | Introductory Episode
Episode One of The DGPS Podcasts serves as an introduction to the cofounders: Purvi, Danesh and Riya; their vision and aims for the podcast, and of course, what listeners can expect from their podcast. The podcast is also supplemented by our audio engineer and editor Nandish, and head of writing Shubha, who's diligence made this venture possible. Moreover, through the course of this episode, the trio dive into an insightful conversation with their school's principal, Mrs Humeira Ibrahim, and vice-principal, Dr Poonam Mahindra, about the education system, what it takes to run a school, changes that could be made to the current education system, and of course, the evolution of Dubai Gem. Make sure you're following DGPS Podcasts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/dgpspodcasts/?hl=en) Featuring Riya Kewalani, Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, Humeira Ibrahim, and Poonam Mahindra Mentioned in this episode: - Girl Rising: Richard Robbins - What Does It Mean To Be Well Educated: Alfie Kohn The Team: Hosts: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani Guest Speakers: Humeira Ibrahim, and Poonam Mahindra Head of Writing: Shubha Kamath Chief Editor: Nandish Karmani Head of Media and Distribution: Shubha Kamath and Purvi Harwani Outreach Manager: Riya Kewalani Audio Engineer: Nandish Karmani Cofounders: Purvi Harwani, Danesh Sutaria, and Riya Kewalani
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