The Icon Edit: A Dubai-based podcast for, about, and with women
Episodes
Episode 19 | Emma Hamsa - Fragrance brand founder
Fragrance brand founder Emma Hamsa shares the story behind her niche fragrance house and the deeply personal connection between scent, memory and emotion. We talk about skin-centric perfumery, creating fragrances with intention, and why perfume can be so much more than something we simply wear.
Episode 18 | Rana Saab - Stylist & Fashion Designer
Rana Saab, fashion stylist and founder of Kapsul, joins The Icon Edit to talk about personal style, intentional dressing, and the deeper meaning behind what we wear. A conversation about confidence, identity, self-expression, and why fashion is never just about clothes.
Episode 17 | Beth Clay - Financial Coach
Money confidence, emotional spending, relationships, and financial independence take centre stage in this episode. Beth Clay shares how to build structure, reduce shame, and make money feel calmer, clearer, and more empowering.
Episode 16 | Eli Danila - Home Organiser
We’re talking about clutter, mental load, habits, and why getting organised is about much more than aesthetics. We also explore how to create a home that feels calmer, lighter, and more supportive of real life.
Episode 15 | Christelle Bedrossian - Dietitian & Hypnotherapist
We’re talking about emotional eating, cravings, body image, self-talk, and why this is about so much more than food. We also tackle the topic of willpower and why it's whether the problem nor the solution.
Episode 14 | Maddy Scott - Matrescence Coach
Matrescence expert Maddy Scott joins me for an honest conversation about the emotional and identity shift that comes with motherhood, from grief and loneliness to the often unspoken reality of becoming a mother.
Episode 13 | Maxime van Gelderen - Luxury Travel Advisor
Episode 13 takes you behind the scenes of luxury travel with Maxime van Gelderen, exploring how high-end trips are planned, what luxury means today, and the trends shaping the travel world right now.
Episode 12 | Gloria Esoimeme - Negotiation Expert
Negotiation expert Gloria Esoimeme shares smart, practical strategies to help women negotiate with more confidence, clarity, and impact. "We are negotiating for the life we want to live", she says.
Episode 11 | Julie Mallon - Sleep Expert
Sleep expert Julie Mallon shares simple, practical insights for better sleep and better wellbeing. We talk about what helps with winding down and incorporating good sleeping habits in your daily life.
Episode 10 | Rym Toumi - Home Stager
Dubai home staging, decoded. Home stager Rym Toumi shares the fastest fixes that make a home feel instantly livable, boost first impressions, and help viewings convert.
Episode 09 | Leah Nicholls - Self-Defence Coach
Self-defence expert Leah Nicholls explains the biggest misconceptions around self-defence, how to trust your intuition and set boundaries - online and offline.
Episode 08 | Sharon James - Menopause Coach and Educator
Sharon James is a menopause coach helping women navigate (peri)menopaus with confidence. We talk about the symptoms nobody warns you about and what supports an easier transition.
Episode 07 | Athina Theodoridi - Skincare Chemist
Athina Theodoridi is a skincare chemist and formulator who explains what really delivers results in a product. We discuss formulation vs storytelling, natural vs synthetic, and hydration mistakes in dry, air-conditioned climates.
Episode 06 | Vic Brugger - Author & Cultural Commentator
Vic Brugger is a writer and cultural commentator known for her unapologetic views on internet culture and money. We perform an “autopsy of the ego,” talking about authenticity and confrontation.
Episode 05 | Maya Moghrabi - Founder of Innocent Sweets
Maya Moghrabi is the founder of Innocent Sweets, proving that “healthy” desserts can still taste indulgent. We talk about the reality behind building a food brand and how she earned respect.
Episode 04 | Imah Dumagay - Comedian
From accountant to stand-up comedian, Imah Dumagay turned stage fright into sold-out theatres and became the first Filipino to build an English stand-up career in the Gulf region.
Episode 03 | Irene Steele - Stylist & Influencer
The Irish born stylist and fashionista on reinvention after 40, navigating the influencer world without losing yourself and which trend bandwagon she would never jump on.
Episode 02 | Salwa Ali - Real Estate Agent
The real estate agent talks about money as freedom, ethics in Dubai real estate, why women must be their own cheerleaders and what she would never share on social media.
Episode 01 | Aga Al Rumaihi - Interior Designer
In this episode Interior Designer Aga Al Rumaihi talks about differences between cultures when designing, her personal business journey and why she enjoyed working as waitress.