How do you learn to dream bigger when you come from a place that never expected you to go far?In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Dr. Sheen Gurrib sits down with Paula to share the story of how a girl from Mauritius found her way to Oxford, Cambridge, Dubai, and eventually to building one of the most impactful women-focused platforms in the region.Sheen talks about identity, education, leaving a path she had invested years into, and the personal leap of restarting her podcast in Dubai. From cultural contrasts to fear, judgment, comparison, and the quiet pressure of being the first, she opens up about the moments that shaped her and the mission behind DreamGirl.Whether you are navigating change, searching for confidence, or learning to trust your voice, this episode gently reminds you that progress is never a straight line and you do not need to have it all figured out to begin.We talk about:✔️ Growing up in Mauritius and understanding her cultural identity✔️ Becoming the first Mauritian woman to attend Oxford and Cambridge✔️ Navigating confidence as the only brown African girl in her course✔️ Leaving academia and choosing a completely new path✔️ Moving to Dubai and rebuilding life and purpose✔️ The viral reel that hit 20 million views and shifted everything✔️ Why women block themselves before anyone else does✔️ The truth behind imposter syndrome and how to overcome itChapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Childhood, Mauritius, and early identity07:00 Oxford, Cambridge, and finding her place13:00 Family support and dreaming bigger19:00 Leaving academia and exploring new directions24:00 Moving to Dubai and pausing the podcast30:00 Imposter syndrome and unlearning old beliefs36:00 Restarting the podcast and the 20M viral moment40:00 Women, ambition, and modern expectations47:00 The Wizard Liz story54:00 Final thoughtsFollow us:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4V4M4RyDqN8Jb5v3kK9yCzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@portraitsbypaulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastportraits_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portraits_podcastFollow Paula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-muzikante-macneill-4867403a/Follow Dr. Sheen Gurrib: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sheen-gurrib-frsa-3ba223107/

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