Oh! She Can Drive

In this episode of https://www.youtube.com/@OhSheCanDrive Hourea sits down with Danielle Close, founder of My Skin Feels - a skincare brand transforming food waste into sustainable, high-performance products - to explore what it really means to build a business guided by intuition.From turning down investment offers on Dragons' Den to walking away from early funding that didn’t align, Danielle shares the reality behind making high-stakes decisions without a clear roadmap, and why not all money is good money.We talk about the truth behind startup growth, the pressure to scale quickly, and how choosing the wrong investors can shape the future of your business.Danielle also shares how she built My Skin Feels from scratch, from selling at markets with a trolley during COVID to growing a loyal customer base, all while challenging the beauty industry by using ingredients like tomato skins, oat stalks, and orange water that would otherwise go to waste.This conversation goes beyond business strategy, diving into sustainability, resilience, burnout, and what it actually looks like to build something meaningful on your own terms.If you’ve ever questioned a decision, felt pressure to follow the “expected” path, or wondered how to build a brand that balances purpose with growth - this episode will change how you think about business.⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — What If the “Right” Opportunity Feels Wrong? 01:30 — Danielle’s Background & Building My Skin Feels 05:00 — Turning Down Investment (Twice) & Trusting Your Gut 10:30 — Dragons' Den: What Really Happened 16:00 — Why Not All Money Is Good Money 22:00 — Building From the Ground Up: Markets & Early Growth 29:00 — Food Waste Skincare: Rethinking Ingredients & Sustainability 35:00 — Burnout, Pressure & Founder Reality 40:30 — Intuition in Business: How to Actually Trust It🎙️ Guest: Danielle Close – Founder of My Skin Feels 📲 Follow Danielle: @myskinfeels @daniellecclose Oh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandrive/

Hourea sits down with Simone, founder of The Footlift Clinic in London to break down the truth about foot health, footwear, and the small habits that could be impacting your entire body.Simone shares what she’s learned from treating thousands of clients and why our feet are one of the most neglected parts of our body.We talk about the biggest myths around shoes (including why breaking them in isn’t normal), the real difference between salon and medical pedicures, and how everyday habits like wearing socks to bed or choosing the wrong trainers could be doing more harm than good.We also dive into Simone’s journey of building a medical-led business from scratch,  from starting with home visits during COVID to building one of London’s most in-demand clinics purely through word of mouth.This conversation goes far beyond foot health, diving into prevention, body awareness, entrepreneurship, burnout, and what it really takes to build something meaningful without a traditional roadmap.If you’ve ever ignored foot pain, struggled to find the “right” shoes, or wondered how to build a business rooted in expertise and trust - this episode will completely change how you think about your body and your business.🎙️ Guest: Simone Paul – Founder of The Footlift London Clinic 📍 Clinic: https://footlift.co.uk/ 📲 Follow Simone: @thefootliftclinic @thefootliftlondonOh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandrive

What if the “healthy” supplements you’re taking are actually harming you? In this episode of https://www.youtube.com/@OhSheCanDrive Hourea sits down with Cynthia, founder of Nuchu, to uncover the truth behind the supplement industry, ingredient labels, and what it really takes to build a wellness brand from scratch.After struggling with IBS and constant bloating, Cynthia began questioning the products she thought were supporting her health, only to realise many were filled with sugar or artificial sweeteners. That moment led her to create Nuchu, a new standard of gummy supplements with no added sugar or sweeteners.We talk about how to actually read ingredient labels, why most people don’t need supplements, and the importance of understanding your body instead of blindly following trends.We also dive into the reality of founder life - from burnout and comparison to imposter syndrome, loneliness, and learning to build something on your own without a roadmap.This conversation goes far beyond supplements - diving into gut health, stress, mindset, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the reality of building a business alone.If you’ve ever felt confused about what to put in your body, overwhelmed by wellness trends, or curious about starting your own brand - this episode will change how you think about health and business.⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Are Your Supplements Actually Healthy?02:00 — The Truth About Sugar in Gummy Vitamins06:00 — IBS, Gut Health & Learning to Trust Your Body11:00 — Do You Really Need Supplements?18:00 — Building a Brand in a Saturated Industry26:00 — Founder Life: Stress, Freedom & Loneliness34:00 — Mindset, Imposter Syndrome & Letting Go🎙️ Guest: Cynthia Cohen - Founder of Nuchu🌐 Shop: https://mynuchu.com/ 📲 Follow Nuchu: https://www.instagram.com/hellonuchu/ Oh She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandrive

What if your skin issues aren’t just about skincare? In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, Hourea sits down with Roxy & Margo Marrone. The mother-daughter founders of EYEAM to uncover the powerful connection between neuroscience, hormones, and skin health.After years of struggling with hormonal acne, inflammation, and being told “nothing is wrong,” Roxy began exploring integrative health, nervous system regulation, and mindset work. Together with Margo’s background as co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy, they created a completely new category: neurocosmetics.This conversation goes far beyond beauty: diving into affirmations, neuroplasticity, stress, cycle syncing, faith, and the uncomfortable truths about building a business as women.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, disconnected from yourself, or frustrated with your health; this episode will change how you see healing. 🎙️ Guests: Margo & Roxy Marone - Founders of EYEAM (Neurocosmetics)🌐 Shop: https://www.eyeamworld.com/🛍️ Get 30% off with code: DRIVE📲 Follow Roxy: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithroxy/📲 Follow Margo: https://www.instagram.com/margomarone/🎧 Free Anti-Inflammatory Guide, Sleep & Nervous System Ebooks: https://www.eyeamworld.com/Oh! She Can Drive with Hourea explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandrive

What really happens to a woman when she becomes a mother - psychologically, emotionally, and physically? In this deeply honest conversation, Hourea sits down with Rosana De Souza, psychotherapist and photographer, to explore the raw, unfiltered truths of motherhood that rarely get spoken about out loud.Rosana opens up about her own journey through IVF, the psychological transformation of matrescence, postpartum regression, the weight of perfectionism in parenting, and why the mother, not just the baby, needs to be held after birth.As a therapist and visual artist known for her powerful photography series documenting breastfeeding women across tribal cultures worldwide, Rosana brings a rare dual lens: witnessing human vulnerability both through the psyche and through her camera.Whether you're a new mother, a future mother, or have ever loved one, this episode is for you.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more.Instagram: ohshecandriveMore from Rosana De Souza And her photography work

How do you put boxing and luxury in the same room and make it work? In this episode we sit down with Olia Sardarova, the founder of BXR. A premium boxing concept redefining London’s fitness scene, BXR was built by breaking the traditional industry playbook. Olia shares what it really took to walk away from finance, rebuild her confidence after motherhood brain fog, and sell founding memberships by handshake before the brand even existed. She opens up about disruption, resilience, and shaping culture from day one - and what it means to build something bold in an industry that doesn’t expect it from you. This conversation is for anyone thinking about taking a risk, pivoting careers, or building a business that doesn’t fit the mould.Oh! She Can Drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.If you’re a founder, a creative, or someone building against the odds, this episode is for you.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories. Instagram: @ohshecandriveTikTok: @ohshecandrive

How do two childhood friends turn pop-ups into a beauty business changing London’s makeup scene?In this episode, we sit down with Ana Klein and Ellie Wright the co-founders of Beam A modern makeup service redefining beauty, confidence, and community in London. In this episode, they share how friendship, risk-taking, and belief in their vision led them to build Beam from the ground up.Ana and Ellie open up about becoming female founders, navigating entrepreneurship together, and what it really takes to shake up the beauty industry as young women. This conversation is for anyone dreaming of starting a business, betting on themselves, or building something meaningful with a friend.Oh! She Can drive with Hourea Alaoui explores the moments women entrepreneurs take control of their destinies and change the business landscape in the process.If you’re a founder, a creative, or someone building against the odds, this episode is for you.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohshecandrive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohshecandriveMore from Beam https://www.instagram.com/bemorebeam

Paula Anselmi’s story is one of persistence, belief, and building something meaningful against the odds. From Indonesia to London, with no fashion background, no network, and two children alongside her, Paula built Klayd by trusting her vision and refusing to give up.In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, Paula opens up about starting a fashion brand with no experience, turning personal insecurity into a product-led mission, navigating visa rejections and immigration barriers, and running ethical production remotely in Indonesia. We talk about designing fitted basics that support real bodies, building community through genuine connection, and creating impact far beyond profit.A conversation about resilience, confidence, motherhood, and what it really means to stay in the driver’s seat of your own life — even when the road feels uncertain.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more founder stories.Instagram: @ohshecandriveMore from Paula & Klayd: @paulaanselmi @the.klayd

This episode isn’t advice. It’s lived experience.A no-BS conversation about food, movement, beauty, and learning to trust yourself again.Take what resonates. Leave the rest.In this first episode of the year, Francesca Giacomini - founder of The Method - joins me to talk about:- How to build a body you love (without overtraining or starving)- Why women obsess over food, and what “primary hunger” actually means- What most people get wrong about hormones, fasting, and supplements- How to glow from the inside out, from daily habits to injectablesAnd what it really means to live younger, not longer!This episode is for anyone starting 2026 with big intentions, and ready to do it differently this time.🌀 Subscribe for more real conversations on identity, success, self-trust and modern womanhood.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @ohshecandrive https://www.instagram.com/🔗 More from Francesca: @francescathemethod https://www.instagram.com/francescathemethod/

After exiting her first startup under 30 and moving to London, Nicola found herself asking a simple but confronting question: how can it be so hard to meet new people in a city of millions?In this episode, Nicola shares the story behind founding Cliq, the community app designed to help people get off their phones and meet in real life. We talk about quitting university, building and selling her first business, the emotional reality of a startup exit, and why Gen Z is craving smaller, more intentional communities. Nicola also opens up about building a company with her life partner, navigating fundraising for the first time, and why offline connection is becoming the next frontier of tech.A conversation about loneliness, identity beyond success, and reimagining what social networks are really for.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more.Instagram: @ohshecandriveMore from Nicola & Cliq: @cliqsocial

Hasna Kourda’s journey begins with a family tradition on a small island in Tunisia and unfolds into an award winning fashion-tech start-up. From her grandmother’s handcrafted rugs to winning the LVMH Innovation Grand Prize, Hasna’s story is one of heritage, intuition, and a clear-eyed mission to repair what the industry has long overlooked.In this episode, we dive into the origins of Save Your Wardrobe, the hidden vulnerabilities of global supply chains, and why the future of fashion depends on after-sales, care, and repair. Hasna shares the early pivots, the realities of building a company with her husband, what COVID revealed about the industry, and the emotional intelligence required to bring reluctant stakeholders on board. We also explore how AI is reviving lost craft, what brands are finally waking up to, and what it truly takes to build a resilient, meaningful business in fashion today.A conversation about heritage, innovation, patience, and the quiet force behind a founder who is reshaping the future of fashion from the inside out.❤️ Enjoying the show? Follow us for more honest founder stories.Instagram: @ohshecandriveMore from Hasna &Save Your Wardrobe: @saveyourwardrobe

In this episode, Venetia opens up about the early years tracking hijacked ships, the identity shift of moving from high-risk security work to entrepreneurship, and building Ruuby from a London startup into a platform delivering bookings across the UK, Geneva, and now Dubai & Abu Dhabi. We discuss motherhood, resilience, fundraising, operating lean , and the clarity she’s found around zero-to-one energy, leadership, and long-term vision. A conversation about courage, timing, reinvention, and the long game of building a business that lasts - with honesty, ambition, and a whole lot of heart.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more.Instagram: @ohshecandriveMore from Venetia & Ruuby: @venetia_

Tara Zadeh’s story is one of forward energy and rapid reinvention, a life shaped by design, culture and connection.In this episode, Tara opens up about the rich cultural influences that shaped her eye, the career pivots that defined her path, and the substance behind good PR: trust, taste, intention, and the power of bringing the right people together.A conversation about identity, creativity, timing, and the courage to build a career that feels true, and entirely your own.❤️ Like what you hear? Follow us for more!Instagram: ⁠@ohshecandrive⁠More from Tara: ⁠@tarazadeh

How do the threads we wear shape who we become?Ukrainian founder Anastasiya Yershova—the creative force behind linen brand Atelier Handmade—shares how she left international law, embraced self-belief, and now runs her business through war. From linen’s healing frequency to motherhood, identity shifts, and designing beauty amid chaos—this is a story of intuition, reinvention, and quiet strength.✨ Topics include:Reinventing your path despite the uncertaintyLinen, energy & conscious designPostpartum creativity & identityRunning a sustainable brand during wartime🎧 Tap play!

What if fate isn’t something you're handed — but something you choose, over and over again?In this bonus episode, Rhea Gargour returns for a deeper, more spiritual reflection on karma, agency, and what it really means to persist.From breaking generational patterns to trusting in divine timing, this is a conversation about reclaiming power, rewriting your story, and walking your path — no matter how long it takes.❤️ Like what you hear?💫 Follow the pod: @ohshecandrive

In this intimate bonus episode, Miriam Adler shares her personal story of healing the wounds between mother and daughter—and what it truly means to break generational cycles. From family estrangement to deep forgiveness, we explore the emotional layers behind the "mother wound," the complexities of the father relationship, and the family patterns that shape how we love, parent, and relate.Miriam also opens up about the Mother & Daughter retreat she created, why not all healing requires others to change, and how we can begin to rewrite our family narratives with compassion and courage.

What happens when you finally slow down and tune in?In this grounded and inspiring conversation, Anna Sagar—founder of https://www.annasagar.com/—shares how a major life transition and the stillness of lockdown led her to breathwork, meditation, and deep personal discovery. From feeling disconnected at work and questioning her career path to the quiet power of Vipassana, Anna reveals how reconnecting to the body became a turning point.We also explore different breathwork styles, the importance of trauma-aware healing, and why slowing down might just be the most powerful thing you can do.✨ For anyone navigating change or looking for clarity—this episode offers real insight and warmth.🔗 Connect:Follow Anna: @maison_ikigai_Follow the pod: @ohshecandriveNew episodes weekly — subscribe, rate, and share 💛

“There was such a disconnect between how the law and society treated gender-based violence — and it bothered me. It really bothered me!”Rhea began her career in law, but a growing discomfort with the system led her to take a leap — into the world of social justice. In this episode, she shares how she helped criminalise coercive control under the Serious Crime Act of 2015, leading what became the shortest successful parliamentary campaign in UK history.We talk about the invisible nature of emotional abuse, the challenge of proving intent, and the dissonance between justice on paper and justice in practice — as well as the inner voice that refused to stay silent.🎙️ This is Part 1 of our conversation with Rhea. Part 2 — exploring her work on spirituality, self-trust, and Karma’s My B*tch— drops later this month.

What if impact looked like radical self-expression?In this vibrant conversation, Yasmine McDougall Sterea—founder of Free Free and former Vogue Brazil editor—shares why a truly empowered woman will always scare the system.With color, courage, and zero compromise, she’s building a freedom movement at the intersection of art, activism, and inner transformation. From Gambia to Harvard, the Free Free methodology is a masterclass in feminine power, reclaiming creativity, and conscious leadership.Tune in to discover how you, too, can drive change!❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ohshecandrive⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ohshecandrive

What do beauty, identity, and success really mean? And what happens when they no longer feel enough?Hellyda built her career in front of the camera — but behind the scenes, she started asking herself deeper questions. This is a conversation about growth, courage, and choosing meaning over image.In this episode, Hellyda shares how she transitioned from model to trained psychosynthesis counsellor — and how becoming a mother reshaped everything. We talk about the real work of breaking cycles, living in alignment, and building a life that reflects who you are, not just how the world sees you.We cover:— Navigating identity and self-worth in the modelling industry— Her training in psychosynthesis and why it changed everything— Breaking generational patterns and building new ones as a mother— The tension between personal values and professional choices— Speaking up, even when it’s uncomfortable!If you've ever felt stuck between two versions of yourself — the one people expect, and the one you're becoming — this conversation is for you.❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@ohshecandrive⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@ohshecandrive

Still think the next milestone will finally fix it all?Here’s your sign — stop looking out. Start looking in.In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, we sit down with Miriam Adler, founder of La Luna, to explore how years of disconnection from her body led to a radical turning point - and ultimately, to her purpose.After losing her period for seven years, Miriam knew something had to change. She shares her journey from emotional numbness to deep feeling - and how that healing became a path of service through transformational retreats.We dive into polarity in relationships, the myth of needing to “fix” your partner, and why true transformation begins when you learn to hold space for yourself first.If you’ve ever felt burnt out, disconnected, or stuck in your own story — this one’s for you!🦋 Follow Miriam's journey on: @miriamadler Find out more about her retreats at: www.lalunafamily.com❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: ⁠⁠@ohshecandrive⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠@ohshecandrive

Who said models don't eat? From being turned away by Japan’s most exclusive sushi masters to curating sold-out events with them years later, Aiste walks us through the nuanced dance of food, trust, and quiet influence. We talk about the underestimated force of soft power, the myth of models who don’t eat, and why the table you sit at matters just as much as what’s served on it.What does it mean to truly taste a culture—and who gets to decide what's worth tasting? In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, we sit down with Aiste Miseviciute, former model turned food critic and founder of Luxeat, to explore a 25-year journey through the world’s most revered kitchens.If you've ever booked a trip around a meal—or built a life from a blog—this one’s for you.🥢 Follow Aiste on:Instagram: ⁠@luxeatBlog: www.luxeat.com❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: ⁠@ohshecandrive⁠TikTok: ⁠@ohshecandrive

Bootstrapped & Brewing!If you’ve ever felt the pull to start something of your own—with heart, hustle, and a deep belief in the product—this one’s for you.We talk bootstrapping, solo-founding, and the quiet power of growing a product-first business in a world obsessed with scale. Louisa opens up about sourcing from Japan, selling out of her first batches, and the hormonal and focus-boosting benefits that helped convert even the most skeptical coffee drinkers.In this episode of Oh! She Can Drive, Louisa shares how she went from launching a Parisian café in Shanghai to building one of the UK’s most beloved matcha brands—without investors, ad spend, or a co-founder.🍵 Curious to try? Get 20% off your first Matcha Union order - with 'SHECANDRIVE' : ⁠matchaunion.com⁠📲 Follow Matcha Union: @matchaunion on Instagram & TikTok @matchaunion❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: @ohshecandriveTikTok: @ohshecandrive

Don’t get paranoid. Just post.She didn’t wait for permission — she just posted. This week, Angie joins us to talk about what it really means to show up, build trust, and grow an online audience — no matter your industry.From secretly posting TikTok tutorials to coaching major brands across Europe, Angie shares the highs, hesitations, and hard-won insights behind her journey. We dive into the psychology of posting, and how she went from hiding her content from friends & family… to attending Cannes Lions as a special TikTok guest and getting invited to Apple’s iPhone launch in California!She’s not just teaching you how to use your phone — she’s showing you how to unlock your voice.If you’ve ever feared being seen or doubted your place — this one’s for you.📘 'Created to Create' (Italian only)🔍 Follow Angie on:Instagram: @angietutorials TikTok: @angietutorials❤️ Like what you hear? Show us some love:Instagram: @ohshecandriveTikTok: @ohshecandrive

Dance. Like everyone's watching.Expect real talk on shaking off stereotypes, wearing your boldness like armor, and living every moment like the world is your runway.Mary started Cultnaked by sewing handmade skorts for herself — just so she could dance on tables with confidence. Today, she's dressing A-list celebrities around the world. Her story is one of raw confidence, sharp creativity, and fearless ambition.Named one of Vogue Business's 100 Innovators (Class of 2023) for her slow fashion business model, Mary shares how she built Cultnaked against all odds — launching from war-torn Ukraine, rethinking sexy design through a female lens, and staying fiercely independent in an industry known for conformity.🔗 Discover the brand & enjoy 10% off your first order: cultnaked.com❤️ If you enjoyed this, don't forget to show some love!Subscribe, like, and follow us for more — it helps us bring amazing guests your way:Instagram: ⁠@ohshecandrive⁠TikTok: ⁠@ohshecandrive⁠