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She Leads

by Forbes Middle East

Business Society & Culture

Season 1

Martha Stewart: Building a Billion-Dollar Brand by Betting on Herself

There are icons, and then there is Martha Stewart. In this exclusive conversation, Martha Stewart reflects on four decades of building one of the world’s most powerful and trusted lifestyle brands by betting on herself, rejecting trends, and maintaining an uncompromising standard of excellence. From Wall Street to Turkey Hill Farm, from billion-dollar partnerships to redefining media, and what power, influence, and authenticity truly mean, Martha shares why she never asked for permission and why she doesn’t believe in ‘reinvention. At 84, it seems she’s just getting started. Filmed in Dubai as Martha Stewart opens her first standalone stores in the world, this conversation reveals her definitive philosophy on leadership, longevity, and building a global brand over more than four decades.

Against All Odds: HE Reem Al Hashimy on Vision, The UAE’s Transformation & Leading Through Crisis

From a young Emirati student explaining where “Dubai” was, to the woman who showed the world what Dubai could be. In this exclusive interview, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, reveals: · the hidden risks behind delivering Expo 2020 Dubai – the largest global event ever hosted in the Arab world · the moment she thought everything would collapse · the harsh realities of motherhood in leadership · the transformative power of partnership between men and women in the UAE · and the quiet steel behind a global triumph · the story behind the UAE’s remarkable transformation, and so much more. If you want to understand modern leadership, diplomacy, grit, and the UAE’s extraordinary rise, this episode is unmissable. Only on She Leads on Forbes Middle East

Breaking Barriers with HE Shaikha Al Nowais: The First Woman to Lead UN Tourism on Purpose & Impact

On this World Tourism Day, She Leads brings you an extraordinary conversation with a trailblazer rewriting the global story of travel. H.E. Shaikha Al Nowais has just made history as the first Emirati and first woman elected Secretary-General of UN Tourism — placing her at the forefront of one of the world’s most influential platforms for peace, sustainability, and inclusive growth. In this episode, she reveals: • The defining moments that prepared her to lead 160+ nations. • Why tourism is not just leisure — but a driver of ecosystems, economies, and dignity. • Her five-pillar global vision for sustainability, digital equity, economic empowerment, cultural exchange, and ethical governance. • How Expo 2020 became a blueprint for global collaboration. • Why empowering women, youth, and artisans is central to the future of tourism. • The leadership principles she believes the world needs most right now. Tourism, she argues, is one of humanity’s greatest untapped forces — not just to build economies, but to bridge nations and heal divides. Tune in for a World Tourism Day special that will change the way you see travel — and leadership itself.

450 Startups, $290M Raised: Najla Al Midfa on Building a Generation of Founders | She Leads

She turned Sharjah into a global hub for entrepreneurship, ignited more than 450 startups, and helped unlock nearly $300 million in investment. Now, with the $273M Emirates Growth Fund, HE Najla Al Midfa is scaling UAE-born companies to the world stage. In this episode of She Leads, Najla reveals: The bold choices that defined her journey, from being one of the first Emirati women to study abroad to pioneering the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. How she transformed Sharjah into a magnet for talent and ideas through the Sahrjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. The vision behind the Emirates Growth Fund and how it seeks to propel home-grown businesses to scale. The criteria that determines whether a founder thrives or fails Her unshakable belief in intuition, purpose, and building bridges between what is and what can be. This is a rare, deeply personal look into the mindset of one of the region’s most influential changemakers, a conversation that redefines ambition, success, and leadership for a new generation.

The Power of One: Jane Goodall on What It Really Takes to Change the World | She Leads

The Power of One: Jane Goodall on What It Really Takes to Change the World | She Leads In a world that once told her girls couldn’t be scientists, Dr Jane Goodall rewrote the rules—forever changing how we see animals, the planet, and ourselves. In this extraordinary She Leads episode, Sally Mousa sits down with legendary primatologist and environmentalist Dr Goodall for an intimate and powerful conversation on purpose, perseverance, and the planet. From her fearless beginnings in the forests of Tanzania to founding Roots & Shoots and inspiring millions, this conversation is a powerful lesson in what it truly means to lead with heart, humility, and hope. She shares how one person believing in her changed everything, the moment she was told she couldn't be a scientist "because she was just a girl," and why the fight for biodiversity, climate justice, and compassion has never been more urgent. This inspiring conversation with Dr Jane Goodall is lesson in the power of one, and a masterclass in hope, resilience, and redefining leadership.

“They Said It Must Be Hard in the Middle East. They Have No Idea.” Dr Nawal Al-Hosany on She Leads

“They told me it must be hard being a woman in the Middle East. I told them—you have no idea.” In this unforgettable episode of She Leads, H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany—the Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA—shares how she went from a policewoman to climate diplomat, climbing Kilimanjaro and breaking barriers at the UN. She tells us: • Why she believes that there is no glass ceiling • How she smashes misconceptions about what it means to be an Emirati woman • How the UAE became a global pioneer in renewables • The hardest decisions she's ever made • The moment in her career that gave her goosebumps, and so much more This is not just an interview—it's a masterclass in resilience, values-based leadership, and redefining what’s possible.

Redefining Power: Moira Forbes on Legacy, Leadership, and the Meaning of Influence on She Leads

In this premiere episode of She Leads, Sally Mousa sits down with Moira Forbes — Executive Vice President of Forbes and the visionary behind Forbes Women — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. From carrying the weight of legacy to reshaping the global conversation on success, Moira shares powerful insights on reshaping media, authenticity, and why she’s proud of her greatest failures. In celebration of Women’s Month, Forbes Middle East proudly launches She Leads — a powerful new series spotlighting the voices of extraordinary women who are shaping our world. Through candid conversations, they share the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define their journeys.