Medcare & Aster Pharmacy
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There is no single definition of success. Women move through different chapters — building careers, becoming mothers, starting businesses, changing direction, returning to work, prioritising themselves and discovering what they want next.

Speaker(s)

Zeena Zalamea-TurnerShe Leads Host

An inspiring conversation with CEO of Medcare as she shares the less visible side of her journey – the choices, setbacks, pivots, juggles & moment that shaped who she is today. We know her success story. But do we know HER story?

Moderator(s):

Zeena Zalamea-TurnerShe Leads Host

Speaker(s)

Dr. Shanila LaijuGroup CEOMedcare Hospitals & Medical Centres

Between busy schedules, changing hormones, stress, lack of sleep and an ever-growing list of skincare advice, looking after your skin can feel like a full-time job. But does it really need to be?

This practical, feel-good session cuts through the noise to explore what your skin actually needs — and what it doesn’t. From building a simple routine and understanding the essentials, to knowing which ingredients are worth your time and when to seek professional advice, discover how to make skincare feel less overwhelming and more achievable.

Because great skin doesn’t have to mean more products, more steps or more stress.

Speaker(s)

Dr. Aashim Singh KukrejaSpecialist DermatologistMedcare Medical Centres

What does a good life look like to you?

It’s a simple question, but the answers are as individual as we are. In this candid panel, women with different experiences, priorities and perspectives come together to explore the choices that shape a life—from career and ambition to family, relationships, money, time, health and happiness.

There is no single formula for success, no perfect balance and no one way to have it all. This is a conversation about the lives we choose, the trade-offs we make, and the freedom to define what a fulfilling life means to each of us.

Moderator(s):

Janine PlumModerator, Conversation Leader & Women's Career Reinvention Facilitator

Speaker(s)

Sakshee Pradhan-NadkarniCOO & Co-FounderThriveHQ

Abbie KadomFounderHope-Amel UAE

Sanitha RonHead of HRMedcare

Sarah DonaldsonFounder & CEOBusiness Injection

Madhurima BanerjeeAssistant General Manager - HRAster Pharmacy

A personal, honest conversation with Kate Ferdinand about identity, motherhood & blended families, relationships, career, confidence and finding yourself through different chapters of life.

Moderator(s):

Zeena Zalamea-TurnerShe Leads Host

Speaker(s)

Kate Ferdinand

Our bodies change throughout our lives, but we don’t always have the knowledge or language to understand what’s happening. This open, expert-led conversation explores women’s health through the lens of hormones, energy and wellbeing—from the reproductive years to perimenopause and menopause—helping women better understand, listen to and care for
their bodies.

Speaker(s)

Donna HowarthFounder & CEOMiddle East Menopause Organisation

Maddy ScottBusiness Psychologist, ICF Coach and Co-FounderTogether We

Dr. Manar JabbarObstetrician & GynaecologistMedcare Women & Children Hospital

Dr Seema SenConsultant Obstetrician & GynaecologistMedcare Royal Speciality Hospital

Dr. Shalini Krishna Obstetrics and Gynaecologist

Between the demands of work, life and everything in between, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself. This 15-minute guided reset is an invitation to pause, breathe and turn your attention inward. A simple, restorative moment to clear the mind, restore your energy and reconnect with what you need.

Speaker(s)

Priscilla GuimaraesWomen's Wellness CounsellorWellth

Money is more than numbers—it’s freedom, choice, and the ability to shape your future. In this 20-minute motivational session, we will unpack why financial independence matters for women at every stage of their careers and lives.
From building healthy money habits and understanding your finances to making confident decisions about earning, saving,
investing, and planning for the future, this conversation will offer practical insights and a fresh mindset around money.

Speaker(s)

Paria GhorashiEntrepreneur, Founder & Startup Mentor

We spend so much of our lives adapting — to expectations, relationships, careers, motherhood, workplaces and the people around us. We learn how to be capable, agreeable, successful, resilient and “fine”. But what happens when the version of ourselves we present to the world starts to feel disconnected from who we really are?

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the invisible pressures that shape how women see and express themselves — from perfectionism and people-pleasing to self-doubt, masking and the fear of judgement.

A powerful invitation to look beyond the roles we play, reconnect with who we are underneath them, and consider what it might mean to live and lead with greater authenticity.

Moderator(s):

Carolyn Yaffe Counsellor and Cognitive Behaviour TherapistMedcare Medical Centres

Dr. Samineh I. ShaheemProfessor of Psychology & LeadershipSenior Learning & Development Consultant

Kelly Sclanders Lifestyle & Motherhood InfluencerBrand Ambassador & Host

Speaker(s)

Jennifer BishoppFounderExplore The Neuroverse

What does it take to truly own your voice? This high-energy conversation explores the confidence to speak up, set boundaries, ask for more and be seen, while navigating judgement, social media, comparison, people-pleasing and
the pressure to fit expectations. A powerful reminder that finding your voice isn’t about becoming louder; it’s about becoming more fully yourself.

Moderator(s):

Noona NafousiFounder & Executive CoachNeo Noor

Every chapter gives us the chance to begin again, choose differently and imagine something more. This inspiring closing
conversation brings together stories and perspectives on navigating change, taking chances and finding the courage to shape what comes next. Leave with something to think about—and perhaps a new idea of what your next chapter could look like.
Four women, at different stages of their own journeys – from those actively pursuing their next chapter & next ambition, to those simply beginning to wonder what their next chapter might hold. Together they will explore identity, motherhood, confidence and the freedom to dream about what comes next, without the pressure to have it all figured out.

Moderator(s):

Sara-Aisha FerrisJournalist, Editor & Presenter

Speaker(s)

Bhavna ButtanFounder & Chief PartnerCerce Consulting

Rania HussantMindful Parent Educator, Published Author & Life Coach

Shiba BabamiriFounder & CEOBaby Gifting Company

Sidrah ZahidCo-Founder & CXOImmersive Experiences

 Azza ZarourFounder, Singer & Lifestyle Content CreatorPoco Loco