League of Extraordinary Women
Storytelling Podcasts
Dear Women,
Do you think of yourself as extraordinary? You should, because there is extraordinary within us all. There is extraordinary with every hurdle we overcome and every sacrifice we make. These particular hardships, hurdles and sacrifices are what we don’t speak about, yet they are exactly what connect us as women.
On this show, we step away from the highlight reel of life and talk to women about their experiences navigating through life as women. We’ll hear about the challenges faced and the lessons learned which helped them recognize their ‘extraordinary’ and in turn help you unlock your ‘extraordinary’ as well.
Join us as we embark on a journey inward with our guests and develop a deeper connection with ourselves.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Dear Women, Do you think of yourself as extraordinary? You should, because there is extraordinary within us all. There is extraordinary with every hurdle we overcome and every sacrifice we make. These particular hardships, hurdles and sacrifices are what we don’t speak about, yet they are exactly what connect us as women. On this show, we step away from the highlight reel of life and talk to women about their experiences navigating through life as women. We’ll hear about the challenges faced and the lessons learned which helped them recognize their ‘extraordinary’ and in turn help you unlock your ‘extraordinary’ as well. Join us as we embark on a journey inward with our guests and develop a deeper connection with ourselves.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.lewpodcast.com/
Email:
host@lewpodcast.com
Episodes
Melanie Elturk: Being Your Unapologetic Self
7/31/2023
In this episode, Melanie Elturk joins me in a deep conversation about life, self-love, faith and divorce. She shares with us parts of her path to the ultimate freedom, the freedom from external validation. Mel is known as the CEO of Haute Hijab, however she is more like the online big sister reminding us of how extraordinary we all are within.
Melanie Elturk (Guest):
https://www.instagram.com/hautehijab/
Ranim Kaddoura (Host):
https://www.instagram.com/rakaddoura/
League of Extraordinary Women:
https://www.instagram.com/lewpodcast/
Duration:01:28:52
Maryam Fattahi Salaam: Grieving Courageously
7/16/2023
In this episode, I am joined by Maryam Fattahi Salaam. Maryam is a lawyer, entrepreneur and a mother of 3. She is as real as real gets. She shares with us her journey of grief after losing her sister to a 13 year long battle with breast cancer. This episode is straight from the heart, the only way Maryam lives and is full of grace, courage and vulnerability beautifully intertwined.
Maryam Fattahi Salaam (Guest):
https://www.instagram.com/mfsmaryam/
Ranim Kaddoura (Host):
https://www.instagram.com/rakaddoura/
League of Extraordinary Women:
https://www.instagram.com/lewpodcast/
Duration:00:43:13
Caroline Labouchere: Embracing Grey
7/2/2023
In this episode, Caroline Labouchere, shares with us her story before and after becoming a 'grey' model in her 50s. We talk about aging, beauty and the path that led her to the Caroline you see today.
Caroline Labouchere (Guest):
https://www.instagram.com/carolinelabouchere/
Ranim Kaddoura (Host):
https://www.instagram.com/rakaddoura/
League of Extraordinary Women:
https://www.instagram.com/
Duration:00:37:38
Suchitra Sivasankaran: Burnout, An Origin Story
6/18/2023
In this episode, I talk to Suchitra Sivasankaran about her journey with burnout and how she's using her journey to develop a mental fitness app.
Suchitra is an engineer turned tech entrepreneur who is passionate about digital transformation amplifying women and mental fitness on a mission to combat burnout. Her passion is driven by a journey that she takes us on in this episode.
Guest (Suchitra Sivasankaran:):
https://www.instagram.com/suchi.sivasankaran/
Inside & Out:
https://www.instagram.com/joininsideandout/
Host (Ranim Kaddoura):
https://www.instagram.com/rakaddoura/
League of Extraordinary Women:
https://www.instagram.com/lewpodcast/
Duration:00:53:35
Yara Nimer: The Unspoken Postpartum
6/4/2023
In this episode, extraordinary Yara shares with us her postpartum journey. She opens up about the highs and lows and everything in between. We discuss relationships, external pressures and the unspoken parts of postpartum. This isn’t your usual glowy review of postpartum, it’s a real and raw take on a very sensitive period in a mother’s journey
Guest (Yara Nimer):
https://www.instagram.com/yaranimer/
Host (Ranim Kaddoura):
https://www.instagram.com/rakaddoura/
League of Extraordinary Women:
https://www.instagram.com/lewpodcast/
Duration:01:03:30
Ranim Kaddoura: My Mental Health Crash
5/23/2023
If you've been following us, you would know that after our season break, instead of celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the podcast I announced an extended break because my mental health had just crashed. Today I take you inside to the depths of me and tell you about what that looked like for me. It's definitely not all of it, but it's a very big part of my crash. I will tell you how I came face to face with one of my biggest limiting beliefs that has been dictating a lot of the narratives in my life.
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to normalise these conversations around mental health and how different they look for everyone and also what a seemingly perfectly normal functioning person might be going through internally.
Duration:00:28:57
Women's Day 2023
3/7/2023
Happy International Women's Day to all you extraordinary ladies
Duration:00:03:19
Rana Alamuddin: Step Into Your Feminine Power
12/19/2022
In this episode, we are joined by the extraordinary Rana Alamuddin, founder of Bayneh w Baynek. Rana founded Bayneh w Baynek as a platform that helps the multifaceted woman on her journey to self realize. We discuss this journey of self realization in all its beauty, pain and power in our conversation together. Rana reflects on her experience with depression, interfaith marriage, motherhood and much more .
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Rana Alamuddin on Instagram
Bayneh w Baynek on Instagram
Duration:01:09:01
Sara Aqel - Is Empowerment Outdated?
12/4/2022
In this episode, we get to know the extraordinary chef Sara Aqel a little better. She talks us through her path becoming one of the regions youngest female chefs from being raised with 5 sisters to the discipline of culinary school. We take a deeper dive into women empowerment, opportunity and the evolution of these concepts over time.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Sara Aqel on Instagram
Duration:01:06:42
Kristina: Behind the Scenes of Entrepreneurship
11/20/2022
In this episode, the extraordinary Kristina gives us a peak into what entrepreneurial life is really like. She shares with us the highs and the lows and some of the unspoken aspects of being an entrepreneur.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Kristina on Instagram
Duration:00:51:11
Wafa Alobaidat: Sacrificing Self for Success
11/6/2022
In this episode, the extraordinary Wafa Alobaidat gets personal with us about her miscarriages, pregnancy and entrepreneurial journey. We also discuss some of the challenges women face in the workplace that affect the gender gap.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Wafa Alobaidat on Instagram
Playbook on Instagram
Women Power Podcast on Instagram
Duration:01:09:28
Mthayel Al Ali: An Evolving Human
10/23/2022
In this episode, we dive into Mthayel Al Ali’s extraordinary. She takes us on a journey of her growth and what that entailed, from the things she had to unlearn to the beliefs she had to relearn. We also take a glimpse into the future and what that might look like with the foundations she’s built today.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Mthayel Al Ali on Instagram
Duration:00:56:20
Tina Chagoury: Surviving Breast Cancer & Beyond
10/9/2022
In this episode, the extraordinary Tina Chagoury takes us on her journey with Breast Cancer. She shares with us the highs and lows, the fears and the hope as well as the shocking event that put Breast Cancer in perspective after surviving it. Join us for an incredibly honest and personal account of Tina’s story.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Tina Chagoury on Instagram
Tina Chagoury on LinkedIn
Duration:00:51:41
Zainab Ibrahim: Conscious Parenting
9/25/2022
In this episode, we chat to the extraordinary Zainab Ibrahim, an Emirati parenting coach from mamaslearn, about conscious parenting. We dive into its meaning, struggles and beauty. We also discuss the messaging around conscious parenting and some of the factors that lead to its misunderstanding.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Mamaslearn on Instagram
Duration:00:51:32
Mariam Diab: The Transitional Place
9/11/2022
In this episode, we chat to the extraordinary Mariam Diab about the imperfections in motherhood and the transitional place between corporate and entrepreneurship, what it looks like and how it feels.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Mariam Diab (Move With Maro) on Instagram
Duration:00:52:39
Mona Jaber: Ivy League, Now What?
8/28/2022
In this episode, we talk to the extraordinary Mona Jaber about her journey trying to find her passion in life and how her experiences led her to starting up both Jayleen Finds and Maison Tini.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Maison Tini on Instagram
Jayleen Finds on Instagram
Duration:00:42:31
Dima Ayad: You As Is - Inclusion & Worth
8/14/2022
In this episode, the extraordinary Dima Ayad takes us through her journey to You As Is. She talks about outgrowing messages that no longer served her and the role that played in creating a brand built on a foundation of inclusion. We discuss the difference between inclusion and body positivity, and the role of social messaging in building an emotionally healthy generation. Messages we hope every girl and woman can hear more of.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Dima Ayad on Instagram
Duration:00:53:44
Deema Al Alami: The Role of Parents in Teaching Body Safety and Reading
7/17/2022
In this episode, the extraordinary Deema Al Alami shares with us her perspectives on choosing books for our kids and body safety. She takes us through key learnings from her recently published book "هذا جسمي لا تلمسني" and how we as parents can support and protect our children by becoming more aware of and teaching body safety to our children.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Deema Al Alami on Instagram
Oh the Books on Instagram
For more information on her book, contact Deema directly via DM on Instagram.
Duration:01:07:29
Victoria Pena Acuna: From Surviving a Rebel Attack and Sexual Assault to Thriving
7/3/2022
In this episode, we hear the extraordinary Victoria’s story of survival and resilience that started with a rebel attack and the death of her mother and sister only to be followed by being sexually assaulted by a family member a few years later. She talks to us now as a thriving dietitian and life coach. Join us as she takes us through that path.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Victoria Pena Acuna on Instagram
Warning: this episode talks about sexual assault. If you feel triggered, please refer to the resources below:
LightHouse Arabia
Maudsley Health
American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology
Duration:01:16:45
Rania Masri ElKhatib: Design Your Life
6/19/2022
In this episode, we journey with the extraordinary Rania Masri ElKhatib on a path of self-awareness and the role it has in designing a life that’s tailored to you from being a woman in the workplace to motherhood and more.
Ranim Kaddoura on Instagram
League of Extraordinary Women on Instagram
Rania Masri ElKhatib on Instagram
RMK Collective on Instagram
Duration:00:54:38