Best Rananawas Podcasts (2024)

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Rebecca Minkoff: Be Fearless & Follow Your Passion 37:26

3+ y ago37:26

37:26

On the 100th episode of When Women Win, Rebecca and I talked about designing your life according to your passions.` Rebecca also shared the inspiration behind her new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success. I love the structure of the book: 21 rules we should all break if we want to achieve success. We dived int…

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How to Lead Diverse Teams - Sebnem Avsar Tuna 31:56

3+ y ago31:56

31:56

I talked to Sebnem about leading a culturally diverse team – and doing it remotely. We discussed how to flex your leadership style to ensure that all your employees feel like they’re treated with respect. We also talked about the importance of leading by example, how to handle disappointments that inevitably arise while doing business, and how to s…

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How to Build a Business That Saves Lives - Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram 38:18

3+ y ago38:18

38:18

What did we talk about? Inspiration, resilience, and boundaries that need breaking. As a teenager in Lebanon, Nadine saw how access to quality healthcare changed people's lives. While Proximie started out as an experiment to create positive impact, it has become a global company that epitomizes “the future of surgery.” Nadine discussed her solution…

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Bola Adesola: Charting Your Own Path Through Corporate 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

35:57

So what did we talk about? Value alignment, purposefulness and being discerning about where you work. We also discussed key leadership traits such as introspection and reflection, and Bola gave practical tips for carving out your own path. You can learn more about Bola and connect with her on LinkedIn. **********************************************…

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Catriona Wallace: Artificial Intelligence 101 and The Heroine’s Journey 41:31

3+ y ago41:31

41:31

Catriona demystified artificial intelligence, making it easy to understand for someone like me, who has no background in AI. We examined ethical AI, how machines are set to change the world, and her role in ensuring diversity and inclusion is programmed into the future. Catriona shared how the trauma she faced as a child shaped her as a businesswom…

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Elif Shafak: Why Storytelling Matters 34:22

3+ y ago34:22

34:22

What did we discuss? Literature, discrimination and emotional intelligence. Elif & I talked about why storytelling matters in the fight for just and equality. And Elif shared some tips on how YOU can become a writer, as everyone has a story to tell. My favorite quote of the episode was, “When we travel into someone else's truth, it connects us with…

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Farah Foustok: Invest in Yourself 36:34

3+ y ago36:34

36:34

Farah & I talked about investing in yourself, taking risks, losing it all, cultivating grit and rebuilding from scratch. Farah shared how working in the male-dominated world of Middle Eastern finance fueled her desire to help more women rise to leadership positions. My favorite quote of the episode was, “I learned to lose everything and then find a…

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Zélika García: The Business & Pleasure of Art 38:35

3+ y ago38:35

38:35

We discussed Zélika’s passion for art and how she built a business to boost Latin America’s art industry, despite facing hundreds of "no"s. Zélika stressed the importance of patience and focus, and talked about how to build credibility as a young woman. Though Covid has thrown a wrench in her plans, she’s excited by the opportunity to innovate the …

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Hoda Mansour: How Challenges Drive Success 32:30

3+ y ago32:30

32:30

We discussed the challenges Hoda faced throughout her corporate career, and in particular her original doubts about taking on her latest role as the Managing Director of SAP Egypt. Hoda was apprehensive at first because she was leaving a highly profitable business unit to lead a much less successful one – it did not feel like progress. We talked ab…

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Ibtihaj Muhammad: Persevering in the Face of Adversity 34:24

3+ y ago34:24

34:24

What did we discuss? How to persevere through life’s most challenging moments. Ibtihaj talked about her evolution as an athlete - why she picked the sport of fencing and what it was like competing and medalling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We discussed the physical, mental and emotional adversity she’s had to overcome as a Black and Muslim and female …

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Rana’s 5-minute POV on How to Network Remotely 4:55

3+ y ago4:55

4:55

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Nathalie Haddad: How to Build a Business That Keeps on Growing 26:31

3+ y ago26:31

26:31

What did we talk about? We talked mostly about the business process, like how to achieve consistent growth, and how to navigate challenges along the way. We discussed the difference between starting up and scaling up, responding to customer feedback, building the right team, being a mompreneur and of course we touched on nutritional advice. My favo…

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Silvia Davila: How to Evolve Your Leadership & Confidence 36:26

3+ y ago36:26

36:26

What did we talk about? We talked about the dance that we do at work every day - having fun and also taking difficult decisions; being a committed professional while also being a full-time mom, wife and daughter. We discussed networking, confidence and not settling for the status quo. You can find Silvia on LinkedIn. *******************************…

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Jennifer Petriglieri: How Dual Career Couples Can Make it Work 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

44:58

What did we talk about? The 3 major transitions in a working couple’s life and how to navigate them. This episode is FULL of practical advice. My favorite quote was “Desire doesn’t come when you’re sat next to someone and they’re in their pyjamas with their laptop on their knee!" You can find out more about Jennifer and her work at her website: htt…

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Rana’s 5-minute POV on Gifting & Receiving Feedback 5:40

3+ y ago5:40

5:40

My formal bio! Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned speaker and podcaster, on a mission to help women win. She does this through inspiring keynotes, strategic advisory and her podcast, When Women Win - a show where female role models from diverse backgrounds share inspirational stories and practical tools for success. Rana spent 17 years in the…

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Dina El-Shenoufy: How to Get Your Start-up Funded + Entrepreneurship in Egypt 26:57

3+ y ago26:57

26:57

We focused on two things: the Egyptian entrepreneurial scene and entrepreneurship in general. Dina shared advice for entrepreneurs but also for people like you and I who may one day become angel investors - how to do it and what to look out for. I always ask seed investors who come on When Women Win about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur…

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Mariate Arnal: Moving From Corporate to Entrepreneurship and Back Again! 45:06

3+ y ago45:06

45:06

What did we talk about? Failure, success & alignment. We talked about getting help when you need it - from a therapist, friend or mentor, and Mariate gave advice on networking and job hunting – listen closely for that 2x2 matrix tool… Finally, we discussed her uncomfortable reality of starting a new job right at the beginning of COVID - and she sha…

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Rana & Amy Edmondson: How to Boost Team Performance Using Psychological Safety 51:08

3+ y ago51:08

51:08

My favorite quote of the episode was “Psychological safety is not at odds with having tough conversations – it is what allows us to have tough conversations." You can find Amy on LinkedIn and Twitter. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a…

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Rana & Dominique Crenn: From Abandoned Child To World-Famous Michelin Starred Chef 57:33

3+ y ago57:33

57:33

My favorite quotes of the episode were: “I didn’t let anyone tell me I had to change my vision to be successful.” “A leader inspires the team, but also allows her team to inspire her.” You can find Dominique Crenn here on Instagram, and her restaurant website is: https://www.ateliercrenn.com/ I also highly recommend you check out Chef’s Table, a Ne…

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Rana & Ann Cairns: Changing Careers & Being The Only Woman In The Room 58:23

3+ y ago58:23

58:23

My favorite quote of the episode was “Don't be a lady in waiting!” You can find Ann on Twitter as @AnnMCairns and LinkedIn @AnnCairns. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com If you’re on iTunes, would…

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Rewind to Rana & Lily Kandalaft: How Corporate Experience Can Help You Build A Business 44:56

3+ y ago44:56

44:56

Welcome to episode 3 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. During our conversation, Lily shared valuable lessons she learned in the corporate world that have served her well in entrepreneurship, as well as how she has navigated challenges along her journey - not least of them, Covid. While this is a Rewind episode, L…

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Rewind to Rana & Bozoma Saint John: How to Build Your Personal Brand 43:19

4y ago43:19

43:19

Welcome to episode 2 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. There are many reasons that this is one of the world's favorite podcasts: we talked about confidence, authenticity, stereotype threat and self-promotion. We explored faith, being human and how to move on after the loss of a loved one. You can find Boz on Inst…

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Rewind to Rana & Caroline Miller: How to Find Happiness Through Goal-setting & Grit 43:05

4y ago43:05

43:05

As we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th, we are running a When Women Win "Rewind" to your favorite past episodes. This is the first of three Rewind episodes... During our chat, we discussed how to set goals correctly and how grit helped Caroline overcome bulimia at the age of 22. We defined happiness and I learned the happiest people …

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10-minute Update on When Women Win & More... 9:37

4y ago9:37

9:37

Hi Everyone, This is an unusual episode... I wanted to reconnect with you because it has been way too long since COVID cramped our style! When Women Win is coming back with a vengeance, and I think it's our most important season yet because of the crazy "shecession" we're in that is burning women out. During this short episode, I mention some entit…

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Bernadette Abraham: Stress! And How to Unjunk Your Diet 38:01

4+ y ago38:01

38:01

My favorite quote of the episode was “It’s common – it’s not normal”. You can find Bernadette at her website or on Instagram. The business highlighted on this episode is Women @Work, a company that helps corporate find the right female talent, and helps women get back into the workforce. ******************************************************* To ge…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Rananawas Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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When Women Win

Rana Nawas

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Rebecca Minkoff: Be Fearless & Follow Your Passion 37:26

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How to Lead Diverse Teams - Sebnem Avsar Tuna 31:56

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How to Build a Business That Saves Lives - Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram 38:18

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Bola Adesola: Charting Your Own Path Through Corporate 35:57

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Catriona Wallace: Artificial Intelligence 101 and The Heroine’s Journey 41:31

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Elif Shafak: Why Storytelling Matters 34:22

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Farah Foustok: Invest in Yourself 36:34

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Zélika García: The Business & Pleasure of Art 38:35

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Hoda Mansour: How Challenges Drive Success 32:30

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Ibtihaj Muhammad: Persevering in the Face of Adversity 34:24

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Rana’s 5-minute POV on How to Network Remotely 4:55

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Nathalie Haddad: How to Build a Business That Keeps on Growing 26:31

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Silvia Davila: How to Evolve Your Leadership & Confidence 36:26

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Jennifer Petriglieri: How Dual Career Couples Can Make it Work 44:58

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Rana’s 5-minute POV on Gifting & Receiving Feedback 5:40

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Dina El-Shenoufy: How to Get Your Start-up Funded + Entrepreneurship in Egypt 26:57

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Mariate Arnal: Moving From Corporate to Entrepreneurship and Back Again! 45:06

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Rana & Amy Edmondson: How to Boost Team Performance Using Psychological Safety 51:08

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Rana & Dominique Crenn: From Abandoned Child To World-Famous Michelin Starred Chef 57:33

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Rana & Ann Cairns: Changing Careers & Being The Only Woman In The Room 58:23

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Rewind to Rana & Lily Kandalaft: How Corporate Experience Can Help You Build A Business 44:56

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Rewind to Rana & Bozoma Saint John: How to Build Your Personal Brand 43:19

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Rewind to Rana & Caroline Miller: How to Find Happiness Through Goal-setting & Grit 43:05

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10-minute Update on When Women Win & More... 9:37

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Bernadette Abraham: Stress! And How to Unjunk Your Diet 38:01

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