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Send a textIn this episode, I sit down with Reema Mahajan, founder of Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) — one of the UAE’s most powerful purpose-driven and the biggest communities.As two Indian women living in Dubai, we had a deeply resonant conversation about cultural burdens, invisible rules, and the barriers that have shaped our identities — and how women like us are now breaking them to create freedom, visibility, and impact. In this powerful conversation, we dive into:How Reema transformed a simple online meet-up into a thriving community of 150,000+ women.The cultural challenges Indian women face — and what it takes to break free.Her transition from corporate boardrooms to leading a community movement.The role of identity, self-worth, and courage in creating lasting impact.This is not just about building a community. It’s about rewriting what it means to be an Indian woman — in Dubai and beyond.📌 ABOUT REEMA MAHAJANReema Mahajan is the visionary founder of Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) — the largest community of Indian women in the UAE with over 150,000 members. An IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore alumna, and former Bain & Company consultant, Reema left the corporate world to pursue her passion for empowering women. Today, she is a lifestyle influencer, community builder, and a leading voice for women’s leadership in Dubai, featured in Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and Filmfare Magazine.CONNECT WITH REEMA LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/company/indian-women-in-dubai/INSTAGRAM I @indianwomendubaiWEBSITE I https://indianwomenindubai.org/CONNECT WITH HINAWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinasiddiqui/INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwingsEmail I connect@authorhina.comCheck out Hina's books:https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcast