Laps, Layers & Life After Birth

Mindset in Motion

In this episode, we sit down with Mariam a student and business owner living in Denmark who’s in her “try everything” era. While finishing her E-commerce degree, she’s also managing a healthcare business and growing as a content creator. We talk about the mindset it takes to juggle it all, why who you surround yourself with can either cap you or stretch you, and how reflection has helped her figure out who she is and what she wants. Mariam also shares how she first started working with brands on social media (@mariam.khadhar), what actually moves the needle with content, and the realities of building something of your own while still studying. If you’re young, ambitious, and still figuring it out as you go, this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a gentle push at the same time.

Grip, Grit & Gloss

In this episode we sit down with Iman, a self-taught makeup artist and modest performancewear founder of Quwa. She joins us to talk about building gear that covers without compromise, beauty that survives real workouts, and the grit it takes to learn as you go. Listen as she discusses overcoming failure, building a supportive team, creating a brand with purpose, and balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and her passion for makeup artistry.

Laps, Layers & Life After Birth

On this episode we’re joined by Yumna, founder of Running on Empty and Stride Hijab. She opens up about easing back into movement after birth, building a sisterhood for women who run, and designing modest active caps that honour faith and performance. We talk postpartum comeback without pressure, mental health that fits real life, and starting a simple “talk time” ritual that keeps you grounded.

Rooted Rituals, Patience & Growth

On this episode we’re joined by Aanisah, founder of Persona Beauty. She opens up about getting married young, navigating early motherhood, and learning to lead - at home and at work. We get into the real stuff: identity after kids, partnership in marriage, building a business without losing yourself, and the quiet discipline it takes to start again.

The Layover Begins

Meet Kay & Fae, why we created Executive Layover: Her Edition, what the show covers (career growth, negotiation, systems, money, travel, motherhood), and a short segment on imposter syndrome - triggers, tells, and counter-moves. Don't forget to follow and subscribe!