She Talks Business

About She Talks Business

SheTalksBusiness is a podcast for a curious and ambitious audience. In each episode, we invite a domain or industry expert to share their playbook with us - condensing years of experience and insights for you. Listen to experts unpack their strategies, walk you through case studies and simplify complex ideas so you can leave the episode wiser and inspired.

Publisher

Minerva: Future of Work

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Aug 2024

Latest episode

11 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Apr 2025

   The untold business of Sinbad's Wonderland Ft. Sidra Nadeem | Multi-city family entertainment empire in Pakistan 🎡

   Most of us grew up going to Sinbad but have you ever wondered what it actually takes to run a business like that? In this episode, Sana sits down with Sidra Nadeem, the powerhouse behind Sinbad’s family entertainment centres, to unpack the business behind the fun. From the money math to managing massive teams, this conversation is equal parts nostalgic and business gold. We explored how family entertainment centres actually make money (and where they lose it), what it really costs to set one up, and how customer loyalty data quietly drives long-term growth. Sidra breaks down why weekends are critical for survival, how she keeps Gen Z staff engaged, and what it means to lead a legacy family business in today’s fast-changing world. Whether you’re a founder, an operator, or someone obsessed with how things really work — this one’s packed with insight. 00:00 Sidra Nadeem - CEO, Sindbad’s Wonderland02:09 The Journey of Sinbad03:31 Family Entertainment Centres vs theme parks05:59 Cost and profitability insights of family entertainment centre07:47 Planning and expansion strategies15:10 Customer loyalty and data insights19:30 Acquisition vs retention in entertainment business21:49 What’s the market potential for FECs?24:57 Business of selling joy26:23 Challenges and adaptations post COVID27:59 Home entertainment vs. location-based entertainment29:19 The rise of competitive socialising30:08 AR/VR in entertainment31:49 Why Family Entertainment Industry?33:08 Staying relevant in a changing market35:07 Challenges with hiring young talent41:45 Family business dynamics and succession48:10 Adapting to changing family structures49:45 Need for inclusive spaces in entertainment centres52:29 Relationship with money and investment strategies Connect with:Sidra Nadeem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidra-nadeem-b9533540/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidra-nadeem-b9533540/)Sana Khalid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanakay/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanakay/) 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insightful conversations on building and scaling businesses. Stay tuned as we change the face of leadership.

2. 

   20 Mar 2025

   The Value Revolution: Rethinking Community, Leadership, and Self-Worth Ft. Grace Clapham

   Imagine the best leader you’ve ever worked with. What made them exceptional? Was it their ability to inspire? Their vision? Their decision-making? Now think about the best business, product, or project you’ve ever been part of. What made it stand out? In this episode of She Talks Business, Sana Khalid sat down with Grace Clapham, former Director of Community Partnerships, Product & Programs at Meta, and a powerhouse in business, leadership development, technology, and social change to explore the biggest challenges we are facing today with building communities, and the growing tension between self-worth and external validation in leadership. We also dive into the future of connection are micro-communities and in-person experiences making a comeback, or is digital convenience here to stay? This episode is packed with insights on rethinking success, self-awareness, and the future of communities in business. Whether you’re a founder, leader, or just someone questioning today’s business norms, this conversation is for you! 00:00 Meet Grace Clapham 02:19 Experience as Tech, Growth and Community Expert 06:24 Is community just a buzzword? 09:13 The biggest challenges in building communities today 12:57 Why businesses need to rethink their value beyond profit? 14:57 Are we measuring business success the wrong way? 21:43 How to build self-worth as a leader? 27:37 Leading with self-worth vs. self-esteem 32:16 Does self-worth shape the products we create? 34:13 Why we feel more isolated than ever and what does this mean for the future of work and community? 40:07 What makes a strong, engaged community? 45:57 Why businesses struggle to justify community in our region? 48:47 Should community be the core product, or should it support a brand? Connect with:Grace Clapham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceclapham/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceclapham/)Sana Khalid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanakay/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanakay/) Stay tuned as we change the face of leadership. Don't forget to like, share, & follow! For more meaningful conversations, visit: http://www.minervites.org/ (http://www.minervites.org/) #selfworth #leadership #futureofwork

3. 

   6 Mar 2025

   Our relationship with money - How to save, budget or invest?

   Does talking about money make you uncomfortable?Do we have enough conversations about saving, budgeting, and investing? What shapes our relationship with money? And what’s your own money story?In this special episode of She Talks Business, Misbah Naqvi, Sarah Munir, Halima Iqbal, and Sahar Habib get real about their money stories. They are diving deep into our relationship money through personal stories and professional insights. The guests discuss a variety of topics, including financial independence, savings, investments, and how early life experiences shape our financial behaviours. Through their diverse backgrounds and experiences, the conversation touches on the cultural and generational aspects of financial management, the importance of financial literacy, and the role of women in financial decision-making. A must-watch for those interested in financial empowerment, especially for women in Pakistan.00:00 Meet our guests02:43 Halima’s personal journey with money10:38 Sarah’s financial story15:10 Sahar’s perspective on money21:51 Misbah’s relationship with money25:09 Why don’t we talk about money? Is it cultural or generational?29:56 How to rewrite your money story?38:12 Money habits: saving, budgeting, and investment strategies52:17 Safety net & disposable income59:26 Advice for people coming from generational wealth01:05:50 Can financial planning reduce money anxiety?01:08:43 The debt dilemma: is borrowing always a bad thing?01:11:58 Personal finance stories from Oraan01:16:29 Women & money: redefining their role in financial decision-making01:21:24 Women, business, and the financial literacy gap01:23:46 Why women are overlooked as investors (and how to change that)01:28:03 The best financial advice you need01:33:02 When should you start thinking about investing?01:38:52 Key takeawaysConnect with:Misbah Naqvi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misbahnaqvi/Sahar Habib: https://www.instagram.com/saharthetherapistHalima Iqbal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halimaiqbal/ Sarah Munir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-munir-0b1b0b38/ Stay tuned as we change the face of leadership. Don't forget to like, share, & follow!#money #moneymindset #investing

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