Doha Heat

Lots to get into today with The Edge! We talk about sensationalist media targeting Qatar, the country's ambitions to become a sporting hub, and the February edition of Qatar Construction News set to hit stands this week.

Gabe and Layla from Raw ME stopped by to have a chat with Nicole and me about the country's 1st provider of healthy prepared drinks and fresh fruits. We get to know them and their backstory. The two started the company after seeing that no one else was offering these products locally and wanting to give people easy ways to get the nutrients they need daily. Make sure to look for them during the upcoming National Sports Day events around Doha!

Everything in life, especially conflicts, comes down to how we communicate our feelings and/or needs. We present some useful insights into what makes for better communication styles that might help at home, in the office, or wherever you go!

Aside from going on about my birthday weekend, Kev from ILoveQatar.net and I bring you a preview of the coming week's events. Big shout-outs to everyone organizing events for National Sports Day on Tuesday - get out and enjoy multiple events around the country. There is also plenty of other cool things to check-out this week: the QBIC speaker series, comedian Andrew E, and lots of Valentine's Day happenings.

It has been quite a week here at Doha Heat - above all, we received word of winning a platinum AVA Digital Award!

Young entrepreneur, self-taught chef, and interior design cum vegetarian advocate, Saba Rahbar, joins us from her company, Vegetarian Treehouse. The startup, which offers Doha residents healthy and delicious veggie foods, opens up about her personal health journey and making veggie dishes accessible in Qatar. Keep an eye out for her Treehouse Tuesday delivered meals in the West Bay; more details can be found on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vegetariantreehouse.

Raise your hand if you've ever felt the need to be a perfect person and know everything about all things. Jeanine, Marie, and I examine the need to reframe our thinking about each of our unique talents and finite energy levels. Hopefully, you'll come out feeling a boost to your self-confidence.

Bonus Sunday episode for you! ILoveQatar.net offers up the best events preview for the coming week, and it's going to be a busy one. Big shoutout to the Qatari handball team - let's hope they take home the championship tonight!

Snuck in an episode just before heading out to Education City for their career fair - definitely check it out if you're on the job hunt. Miles and I chat about the upcoming edition of The Edge magazine, focusing on ictQatar's recent social media report, the growth of Qatar's hospitality industry, and Islamic banking's rise.

Took a week off to get some work done on the upcoming launch of something big...wouldn't you like to know what I'm being secretive about? Anyways, I got to connect with local fitness trainer and 10 year Doha resident, Karen Porter. She currently runs Body & Health By Design in the city and shares a well-traveled backstory.

Canadian expat and mindfulness instructor at Yama Yoga Studios, Jackie Woodworth, joins us for an early morning episode to brighten your day. We explore the difference between being physically present and fully engaging in the moment, or as she put it, being on autopilot versus taking charge. Want to learn more about this practice and how to use it daily? Listen in!

Mishaps are a part of life, but how hard is it to accept that and see them as an opportunity for growth? We reflect on how we can celebrate these events and share what we have learned.

A busy week ahead for Qatar! Lots happening in the country that hopefully offers something for everyone: a winter festival at Katara, the final week of handball, and a bunch of opportunities to shake-off your stress. Please note that we received word that the Spring Festival at Souq Waqif has been postponed in light of King Abdullah's death this weekend.

We take some time to reflect on the implications of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah's passing over the weekend for the GCC and global economics, as well as the evolution of Qatar's marketing/PR market. Special shoutout to our episode's sponsor, PRO-Property.

Nicole and I chat with yoga instructor and cancer survivor, Anusha Savaraman, who opens up about her health struggles and how a holistic approach to healing led to a successful recovery.

Ever stop to think about how we might be preventing ourselves from experiencing happiness? No matter if you have or haven't I think today's episode will be eye-opening about our actions' impact on achieving a sense of peace in life.

Bored now that the holiday season has passed and normal, mundane life returns? Mumkin (Arabic for "maybe") go participate in one of the cool events we feature today. Personal favorite is the Color Run - a mixture of Holi, a dance party, and a fun 5K run.

Miles and I dive into the latest issue of Qatar Construction News (QCN), which features pieces on the melding of traditional, local cooling technologies into Qatar's buildings, an interview with staff managing the 2022 FIFA World Cup projects, and an analysis of the future of the construction industry in 2015. We also take some time to address one of the biggest news stories thus far: declining oil prices and what it means for the GCC. If you are interested in sponsoring this series, or any of our other podcasts, please get in touch with us for further details: andrew@gingercamel.com.

Before I say anything else, this episode was one of the most earnest and raw thus far in Doha Heat's existence. My guest today is Eliana Zailah, who opens up about her past struggles and how they have served as an inspiration for her life and nutritional coaching career in Qatar. Special shoutout to Nicole and Jeanine for introducing me to their mentee.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "veganism?" Curious to know what it's like to live that lifestyle? Today Nicole and I share a coffee with Tessa Meares, who has been a vegan for several years and tells about living in a mixed diet family.