In this Episode I sat with the founder and chief designer of Dreamero, a solo graphic designing business in Maldives. Dreamero founder Aishath Azma, is an inspiring graphic designer who believes in excellence, dedication, commitment and hard w

Islets.mv: This Artist turned Entrepreneur Manages her Business while Working a Day Job

Jan 9th, 2022 20m 51s

Today I sat with designer Zaya Ahmed (otherwise known as @zayadraws), to talk about her arts led business Islets, that takes inspiration for its trinkets from the stunning isles of our humble archipelago. With unique designs based on Maldivian

This future Teacher turned her Passion for Crochet to a Flourishing Business

Dec 19th, 2021 19m 57s

In this Episode, I bring you the story of a women entrepreneur, who started a passion project making scrunchies, that quickly turned into a venture offering various products, forcing her to rebrand the business to cater for the growing demand.

How an Experiment at Home Lead to a Thriving Curated Candle Business

Dec 5th, 2021 18m 31s

In this Episode I sat with the budding young entrepreneur, founder of KKONCEPTT KANDLES - a curated candle business in Maldives. Nooriana, a marketing student, started making candles at home as an experiment, which led to the beginning of a su

Finance Coach Shafa Introduces her Unique Service Business in Maldives

Aug 29th, 2021 23m 3s

In this Episode, I sat with an intellectually charged entrepreneur, who runs a unique service business, possibly first of its kind in the Maldives. Introducing Shafa Yahya, a Finance Coach. We talk about how she started her business and her vis

Why I started this Podcast

Aug 22nd, 2021 5m 30s

After a short break, here I come with Season 2. In this short episode I explain why I started this Podcast.

Craft Studio: Her love for concrete work ignited this interior architect follow her passion

Apr 25th, 2021 12m 24s

In this Episode I sat with Ms. Naza (Hawwa Nazaahath Shameem) owner of Crafts Studio. Established in 2019, Craft Studio is the result of her great passion for crafting, combined with a degree in interior architecture and a masters in business a

Adafikolhu: How this Entrepreneur Makes Dhufun with a Modern Twist

Apr 18th, 2021 17m 9s

This Episode brings the story of another unique business around something unique to our culture - Dhufun. The founder of Adafikolhu, Ms. Inaya explains how she started the business in the middle of the pandemic and how she continues with many

Loolu Cakes & Deserts: Responsible for Many Sweet Moments Of an Island Community

Apr 11th, 2021 14m 13s

In this very sweet Episode, I sat down with Ms. Liusha, the founder of Loolu Cakes & Deserts, a thriving women-owned and a home run business from Ha. Dhidhdhoo.Follow Loolu Cakes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loolucakes/

HillTop by Muna - How this Interior & Graphic Designer Started a Sports Apparel Brand in Maldives

Apr 4th, 2021 13m 7s

In this Episode I sad down with Ms. Muna Rilwan, the founder and CEO of the HillTop by Muna. As an experienced Interior & Graphic Designer, she is the brains behind the Plain and Simple apparels design concept. She aspires to make her mark with

Dhoadhi MV - How this Talented Entrepreneur Runs a Unique Business from Home

Mar 28th, 2021 16m 43s

In this Episode I had a chat with a talented entrepreneur who started her business while studying and continues to run it while staying home to support her child. Few years in she is serving customers from all over Maldives and have proudly de

Majaa Malaafaiy - How family support helped two sisters thrive in a finger licking snack business

Mar 21st, 2021 15m 52s

In this very tasty Episode I had a chat with two sisters who started a mixed fruit snack food business while working in full time jobs.

Deulesue by Rau: How this Student Started her Business while Studying Abroad

Mar 14th, 2021 12m 38s

In this very fashionable Episode I sat down with a fashion design student. Rau started her business while still studying abroad as a mean to experiment the techniques and tricks she learn from her course. We discussed how she managaes the busi

Unicraft: Believes customer satisfaction requires clear communications

Mar 7th, 2021 16m 20s

In this Episode I sat down with Rixu, the founder of Unicraft, a women-owned small business that makes customized and handmade items. Her product lines include:- Quiet book- Pencilcase- Keychain / name tag- Sequin pillow- Tote bags- BannerPleas

Isles of Jewels: Helping to tell a story through meaningful jewellery designs

Feb 28th, 2021 11m 34s

In this Episode I had a chat with the co-founder of Isles of Jewels. Founded by two friends passionate in creating unique handmade jewellery pieces designed to tell a story, Isles of Jewels jewellery are mostly made out of beads, shells and isl

Majaa By Naafi: Her husband encouraged her to started this comfort food business

Feb 21st, 2021 17m 32s

In this candid chat I speak to a brave women entrepreneur started her business out of passion for the type of comfort food she makes. Now with the help of her husband she is thriving in her venture that is supporting her small family. She share

Vilunü - Scents of Maldives: Bringing You The Fragrance Side of Life

Feb 14th, 2021 17m 18s

In this fragrant Episode I chat with the founders of Vilunü - Scents of Maldives, Immi and Aish. Vilunü is a brand that creates products using "Scents of Maldives" a collection of scents inspired by our tropical jungles, our lush flora and the

NÃGA The Art of Healing: How this Entrepreneur Offers a Different Perspective on Conventional Healing Methods in Maldives

Feb 7th, 2021 22m 11s

In this uplifting Episode I sat down with my lovely friend Masha Barsea, Founder of - NÃGA - The Art of Healing.Masha has been on the spiritual and healing path since childhood and have been constantly finding ways to deepen her practice and te

How to Identify Target Audience for Your Small Business

Jan 31st, 2021 8m 50s

In this Episode I try to simplify the process of identifying target customer or target audience and explain why it is important to establish an ideal customer persona before starting a marketing campaign. I also answer a listener question and

Fatima’s Wardrobe: How One Instagram Post Started a Stylish Abaya Design Business

Jan 24th, 2021 29m 13s

She dressed up for a friend’s wedding, took a picture and posted on Instagram. That’s the how it all started. Thanks to her loved ones' - Fatima’s Wardrobe is now a growing small business in Maldives. The founder herself is not foreign to custo

Moodhu Vibes: Popularizing Intentional Living in Maldives Through Bullet Journaling

Jan 17th, 2021 28m 30s

Founded by two young women-entrepreneurs, Moodhu Vibes started with a vision of bringing sustainable products linked to Maldives cultivating their mutual love for the ocean.Founders Zaahie and Raushan came up with the idea of their first produc

The Secrets You Should Know About Your Competition

Jan 10th, 2021 7m 45s

In this Episode I try to explain the importance of competitor analysis in small business. Competitor analysis is a method that involves identifying your rivals, collecting information about them, and using that information to complement your ow

Resale Wave: How To Start A Business With Only Pre-loved Items

Jan 3rd, 2021 22m 27s

In this Episode I had a chat with a young women-entrepreneur, who owns and runs Resale Wave, the first curated thrift store in Maldives. We talk about how she started the business and how just one customer proved her concept that led her to tak

Bonus

How to Set New Year's Resolution for Your Small Business

Jan 1st, 2021 7m 8s

We are in a New Year! Yes 2020 is (finally) over. But the despair it brought is far from over. What do we do now? We have to learn to live with the surprises that life brings without getting distracted. To do this successfully it is important t