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About She Did, So I Can
“She Did So I Can” is a groundbreaking podcast designed to amplify the voices of inspirational female leaders from around the world. We provide a platform where trailblazing women share their stories of courage, hope, and true grit. Educating, inspiring and motivating women and young girls to pursue their dreams without limits. We aim to prove that gender is no barrier to success in any career path.
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- 22 Jan 2026
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- 24 Jul 2026
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24 Jul 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Laura Buckwell
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Laura Buckwell, broadcast journalist, former TV news anchor, event MC and conference moderator, to explore the realities of building a career in the media and the opportunities that come from saying yes. From knowing as a child that she wanted to work in television to spending years behind the scenes before stepping in front of the camera, Laura shares the experiences that shaped her career. She reflects on taking a leap of faith to move to Dubai, the importance of learning every role in the industry and why confidence is built through practice, not perfection. From discussing the value of work experience and mentorship to sharing her thoughts on women supporting one another and the importance of male allies, Laura offers honest advice for anyone looking to build a meaningful career. We explore: • Why starting at the bottom can be the best foundation for long-term success • The importance of hands-on experience, mentorship and embracing every opportunity • Why confidence, resilience and persistence matter more than having all the answers An inspiring conversation about ambition, courage and building a career by trusting yourself, embracing the journey and never stopping learning. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
17 Jul 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Chafa Ghaddar
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Chafa Ghaddar, artist and fresco painter, to explore creativity, curiosity and what it means to build a life through art. Drawing on experiences shaped by her childhood, motherhood and artistic practice, Chafa reflects on how creativity is nurtured through play, experimentation and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. She shares why discovering fresco transformed the way she expressed herself, allowing her to create work that connects memory, place and the human experience. From discussing the realities of making a living as an artist to the importance of protecting imagination in a digital world, Chafa offers a thoughtful perspective on why creativity matters at every stage of life. We explore: • Why curiosity, play and taking risks are essential for creativity • The impact of technology on imagination, childhood and critical thinking • Building a sustainable artistic career and finding your own creative voice A reflective conversation about resilience, creativity and having the courage to create a life that is true to yourself. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
10 Jul 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Raja Felgata
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Raja Felgata, media entrepreneur, executive producer and screenwriter, to explore resilience, representation and what it really takes to build a career on your own terms. From breaking into the media industry to producing, writing and creating platforms that amplify diverse voices, Raja shares the challenges she faced as a woman of colour navigating an industry where she often had to fight to be heard. Through determination, self-belief and an unwavering commitment to her vision, she has built a career centred on storytelling, creativity and meaningful change. Today, Raja is passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation of women, championing intellectual property rights for creatives and encouraging others to recognise the value of their ideas, their voice and their perspective. We explore: • Overcoming bias, criticism and breaking barriers in the media industry • Why ownership, intellectual property and knowing your worth matter • Mentorship, representation and opening doors for the next generation of women An honest conversation about resilience, leadership and having the courage to tell your story, your way. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
3 Jul 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Charlotte Elliott
She Did, So I Can: Meet Charlotte Elliott Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Charlotte Elliott, VP, Shareholder Office, Power & Low Carbon JVs at BP, to explore leadership, resilience and building a career in the energy sector. Born and educated in the UK, with a degree from Durham University, Charlotte has built her career at the intersection of science, engineering and commercial strategy. Her work focuses on guiding investment and joint ventures within low-carbon and power initiatives, helping shape the future of energy in a rapidly evolving industry. Alongside her professional role, Charlotte is also a mother of two, balancing leadership in a high-pressure, male-dominated environment while navigating moments of doubt, challenge and growth. We explore: • Building confidence and credibility in the energy and engineering sectors • Balancing leadership, family life and high-stakes decision-making • Encouraging young women to pursue unconventional career paths A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about purpose, progression and leading with impact. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
26 Jun 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Hannah Edwards
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Hannah Edwards, Managing Director of Eva Capital Management, Chartered Financial Planner and award-winning wealth management expert, to explore leadership, resilience and building a successful career in finance. With almost 25 years of experience in wealth management, Hannah has built an impressive career founded on expertise, determination and a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals. From studying Economics at UCL to founding her own independent wealth management firm, she shares the experiences that shaped her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. As one of the UK's leading financial advisers, Hannah reflects on navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry, the importance of mentorship, and why attracting more women into finance is essential for the future of the profession. We explore: • Finding your career path and following what genuinely interests you • Navigating workplace bias, mentorship and leadership in finance • Why continuous learning, curiosity and courage are key to long-term success An insightful conversation about ambition, confidence and building a career with purpose. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
19 Jun 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Professor Nawal Benzaouia
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Prof. Nawal Benzaouia, Founder & CEO of UMIVERSE, author, accessibility advocate and entrepreneur, to explore inclusion, resilience and building a career driven by purpose. From her early academic research into disability and social representation to launching her first company at just 20 years old, Nawal has dedicated her career to creating more accessible and inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Her journey has taken her from France to the UAE, where she has continued to challenge perceptions, drive change and build businesses that create meaningful impact. Through her work, Nawal is helping organisations move beyond seeing inclusion as an act of kindness and instead recognise it as a fundamental part of creating fairer, more accessible environments for everyone. We explore: • The importance of disability awareness and education from a young age • Building businesses with purpose and creating opportunities for inclusion • Resilience, entrepreneurship and turning challenges into opportunities An inspiring conversation about advocacy, leadership and the power of creating change through action. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
12 Jun 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Prameela Nair
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Prameela Nair, Strategic Marketing Leader and Founder of Nairative Consulting, to explore leadership, authenticity and building a career guided by strong values. With a career spanning global brands, strategic marketing and business transformation, Prameela has built a reputation for helping organisations connect purpose with performance. Along the way, she has remained grounded in the principles, ethics and character that shaped her from a young age. Through her work as a leader, consultant and mentor, Prameela shares insights on navigating change, embracing opportunity and staying true to yourself while pursuing success. We explore: • The role of character, values and ethics in shaping your future • Building a leadership career across marketing and business • The importance of authenticity, resilience and continuous growth An inspiring conversation about purpose, leadership and creating success without compromising who you are. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
5 Jun 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Kemi Christina Abdul
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Kemi Christina Abdul, sustainability, digital, energy and infrastructure investor, to explore leadership, purpose and creating impact in industries shaping the future. With a career spanning investment, sustainability and infrastructure, Kemi has built a reputation for driving innovation and transformation across sectors that are critical to long-term economic and social progress. Through her work, she continues to champion sustainable growth, strategic thinking and meaningful change. Her journey is one of ambition, resilience and navigating spaces where decisions made today can influence generations to come. We explore: • Building a career across sustainability, energy and infrastructure • The importance of purpose-driven leadership • Creating impact through investment and innovation An inspiring conversation about leadership, growth and using your influence to create lasting change. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
29 May 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meeting Lilly Douse
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Lily Douse, presenter and master of ceremonies in the world of blockchain and crypto, to explore confidence, resilience and finding your place in fast-moving industries. Growing up in London, Lily faced challenges from a young age, from bullying and struggling to fit in at school to navigating the pressures that came with being scouted as a model at just 14 years old. Her journey is one of transformation, self-belief and learning to build confidence through difficult experiences. Today, Lily has built a successful career hosting and presenting across the global blockchain and crypto space, becoming a recognised voice in an industry traditionally dominated by men. We explore: • Growing up with insecurity, bullying and self-doubt • Navigating modelling, confidence and identity at a young age • Building a career and finding your voice in blockchain and crypto An honest conversation about resilience, growth and learning that not everyone has to like you for you to succeed. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
16 Apr 2026
She Did, So I Can: Revisiting Pom Oliver | Episode 9
Join us on She Did So I Can as we reconnect with Pom Oliver following her return from an extraordinary expedition across the Saudi desert, to explore resilience, endurance and what it really takes to push beyond your limits.After setting out on one of her toughest challenges yet, Pom shares her reflections on the journey from the physical and mental demands of crossing extreme terrain to the moments that tested her determination and mindset.This episode offers a raw and honest insight into what happens after the challenge, and how experiences like this shape perspective, purpose and personal growth.We explore:• The reality of endurance challenges and mental resilience• Lessons learned from pushing beyond comfort and limits• How extreme experiences reshape mindset and perspectiveA powerful conversation about strength, self-belief and discovering what you’re truly capable of.Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
26 Mar 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Aline Alkhoury | Episode 8
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Aline Alkhoury, Founder & Editor of SEEN Arabia, to explore storytelling, leadership and shaping culture through content. Based in Dubai, Aline is an Arabic content leader and journalist with over 15 years of experience across the GCC. She has held senior roles including Arabic Group Editor at Time Out GCC and Digital Lead at HELLO! Arabia, where she built high-performing editorial and social platforms that connect with audiences across the region. Through SEEN Arabia, Aline continues to champion authentic storytelling, creating a platform that highlights voices, trends and narratives shaping modern culture. We explore: • Building a career in media and digital content • Leading editorial platforms in a fast-evolving industry • The power of storytelling in shaping culture A thoughtful conversation about creativity, leadership and the impact of meaningful content. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
20 Mar 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Kent Walwin | Episode 7
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Kent Walwin, British film producer, writer and media executive, to explore storytelling, collaboration and the role of allyship in the creative industries. With a career spanning decades across film, television and theatre, Kent has worked on projects including Biggles: Adventures in Time and A Handful of Dust, shaping stories that have reached audiences around the world. Through his work at Centre Media UK, he continues to champion creativity and collaboration across the industry. In this episode, Kent joins us as our first male guest to share his perspective on supporting and empowering women in film, highlighting the importance of partnership and mutual respect in driving meaningful change. We explore: • Building a career in film, television and media • The importance of collaboration in creative industries • The role of men as allies in supporting women An insightful conversation about perspective, partnership and progress both on and off screen. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
12 Mar 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Frida Kleimert | Episode 6
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Frida Kleimert, Founder & Creative Director at BIOME, to explore leadership, reinvention and bridging the worlds of technology and creativity. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Frida has held senior leadership roles at companies including Dell, Microsoft, Cisco and IBM, building high-impact partner ecosystems across AI, cloud and cybersecurity. Her career has been defined by collaboration, innovation and strategic growth. Alongside her work in technology, Frida founded BIOME, a Dubai-based home transformation studio inspired by Scandinavian design and sustainable craftsmanship. Through this venture, she brings together creativity, technology and human-centered design to create spaces that feel balanced, functional and deeply personal. We explore: • Building a leadership career in global technology • Reinventing yourself and pursuing creative passions • Bridging innovation, technology and human-centered design A thoughtful conversation about evolution, creativity and the courage to build new chapters. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
5 Mar 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Louise Heatley | Episode 5
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Louise Heatley, Managing Director and Co-Owner of Exclusive Links Real Estate, to explore reinvention, leadership and building a respected brand in Dubai’s competitive property market. After relocating to Dubai in 1996 and rising to the role of Purser with Emirates Airlines, Louise pivoted into real estate during the city’s freehold revolution in 2002. In 2005, she founded Exclusive Real Estate, later leading a strategic merger to form Exclusive Links, now one of the UAE’s most established brokerages. An award-winning leader and advocate for women in property, Louise champions integrity, innovation and mentorship in a traditionally male-dominated industry. We explore: • Reinventing your career with confidence • Building credibility in a fast-moving market • Supporting women into leadership roles An empowering conversation about resilience, vision and creating long-term impact. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
27 Feb 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Sarah Abuagela | Episode 4
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Sarah Abuagela, Partner and Head of Investments at Ceras Ventures, to explore venture capital, fintech and building a career at the forefront of blockchain innovation. Raised across Europe and the Middle East and educated at MIT, with an MBA in Fintech and Blockchain from the University of Manchester, Sarah has built her career across finance and emerging tech from digital asset trading to leading investments into Web3 ventures. Today, she oversees a portfolio of more than 70 companies while championing greater representation for women in venture capital and shaping conversations around the future of digital finance. We explore: • Building confidence in emerging industries • Navigating risk and skepticism in tech • Seizing opportunity in fast-moving markets A powerful conversation about ambition, innovation and redefining what’s possible. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
19 Feb 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Natasha Hatherall-Shawe | Episode 3
Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Founder and CEO of TishTash Communications, to explore entrepreneurship, resilience and building a purpose-led brand in the world of PR. Originally from the UK and now based in Dubai, Natasha founded TishTash Communications in 2012, growing it into a leading beauty and lifestyle PR agency across the MENA region. With over 25 years of experience and a PhD in consumer psychology from the University of Exeter, she combines strategic thinking with authentic storytelling to drive real impact.From building a multi-million-dollar business to championing women’s empowerment and ethical PR practices, her journey reflects ambition, innovation and determination.We explore:• Scaling a business in a competitive industry• Leading with authenticity• Turning passion into long-term impactAn inspiring conversation about courage, growth and carving your own path.Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms
29 Jan 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Pom Oliver | Episode 2
She Did, So I Can: Meet Pom Oliver Join us on She Did So I Can as we sit down with Pom Oliver, former film producer turned modern-day explorer, humanitarian and quiet force of nature. Pom’s journey began in the film industry, producing cult classics in the 1970s before trading film sets for real-world frontiers. Since then, she has skied to the North Pole with an all-women team, crossed the South Pole, and completed some of the world’s most extreme desert expeditions, including the Aralkum and Sinai. Today, she continues to push boundaries through exploration, charity work and storytelling. At the time of release, Pom is currently on expedition, navigating thousands of miles on foot alongside an international team, a living example of courage, focus and reinvention in action. You can follow her journey in real time here: https://www.polarsteps.com/RosamundWalwin We explore: • Pom’s remarkable pivot from film producer to extreme explorer • What it takes to prepare for and survive the world’s harshest environments • Why courage, resilience and purpose matter at every stage of life Be inspired by a story that proves reinvention has no limits and that the bravest journeys often begin with a single decision. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
22 Jan 2026
She Did, So I Can: Meet Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE | Episode 1
Join us on She Did, So I Can as we kick off the podcast with founder Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE, a global leader who has reshaped the construction, quarrying and mining industries. Jacqui shares her journey from breaking barriers in male-dominated sectors to creating a platform that empowers the next generation of female leaders. We explore: • How Jacqui overcame challenges to reach the top of her industries • Her leadership philosophy: “Be the difference that makes the difference” • Why she started She Did So I Can and how it will inspire young women worldwide Be inspired, gain practical insights, and discover what it truly takes to lead with courage and impact. Subscribe to She Did So I Can on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
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