Who said what? With Heba and Nira

About Who said what? With Heba and Nira

Who Said What?! With Heba & Nira is your go-to podcast that dives into the hilarious, raw, and honest world of two sisters in their 40's navigating life, love, and family, with the values of community and empowerment. With a global perspective shaped by their experiences living across Egypt, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Europe, Heba and Nira bring a unique mix of cultural insights and perspectives, and deeply relatable personal stories to every episode. They also feature inspiring and influential guests; breaking barriers in regional media with a unique and unfiltered approach to tackling the topics that matter most. Heba and Nira are the founders of the successful bakery The Four Fat Ladies, based in Egypt. Heba is an interior designer, and the author of Mommy's Happy Hour; Nira is the founder of her new dessert brand Nira's Wicked Whisk. From the dynamics of family life to sharing insights on entrepreneurship, motherhood, relationships, marriages, friendships, and even those topics most people shy away from—this podcast is as real as it gets. Whether we're debating life’s big questions, or unpacking cultural taboos, join Heba and Nira in empowering women in the Arab world and beyond. This podcast is your go-to for authenticity, relatability, and plenty of laughs.

Publisher

Heba & Nira Shunbo

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Feb 2024

Latest episode

5 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2025

   Surprise Guests, Gouna Fights & Our Season 4 Debrief

   In this unfiltered wrap-up, we go off-script as usual: from laughing about surprise guest reveals to rehashing our introvert vs extrovert showdown, debating Sahel vs. Gouna, and of course, weighing in on celebrity crushes and gossip. We look back at our favorite guests, biggest lessons, what made us laugh the hardest, and what we’re excited about for Season 5. It’s a mix of reflection, real talk, and ridiculousness—basically, classic us.

2. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Branding Is Personal: Omar Hikal on Identity, Leadership & Creativity

   In this high energy finale to Season 4, Heba and Nira sit down with Omar Hikal, the creative force and founder of The Brand Company in Egypt. Known for his bold, storytelling-driven branding work, Omar opens up about everything from his early career and leadership evolution to the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and knowing who you are in your business. They dig into the psychology of branding, what makes a great leader (and a terrible one), the visionary–integrator dynamic, and why personal branding is more powerful than ever. Plus: thoughts on cultural identity, Japan, AI, and yes—Planet of the Apes. If you care about creativity, leadership, authenticity, and the future of branding—you don’t want to miss this one. For more on Omar Hikal: https://www.instagram.com/omarhikal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarhikal/?originalSubdomain=ae https://thebrandcompany.co/

3. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Dunia Anabtawi on Haute Couture, Hosting, and the Art of Saying No

   In this episode of Who Said What?!, we sit down with Palestinian-Canadian fashion designer Dunia Anabtawi, founder of her eponymous haute couture brand, to talk all things fashion, food, femininity, and fierce independence. From designing her first dress at 20 to navigating Egypt’s chaotic production scene, Dunia shares her journey, the soul of her brand, and why energy—whether from a dress or a client—matters deeply. She opens up about how her love of cooking shaped her creativity, what it means to be a strong woman who still wants to be pampered, and the balancing act between business and marriage. Oh, and we definitely got into heels vs sneakers, marriage vs singlehood, the dating pool post-40, and the sacred art of saying no to difficult clients. For more on Dunia: https://duniaanabtawi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/duniaanabtawi/?hl=en

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.