When Women Build Together | Anastasiia Solodovnyk

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Keeya and Diya, the women behind She Connects Dubai. Keeya is a founder, investor, coach, speaker, and co-founder of She Connects UK and Dubai. Through She Connects, she has built a global community empowering ambitious women through meaningful networking, brand collaborations, and wellness-led experiences. Diya is a practising dentist and co-founder of She Connects Dubai. After building her career in London, she returned to Dubai and now leads the Dubai chapter alongside Keeya, delivering every experience with intention, structure, and excellence. In this conversation, we talk about how She Connects started in the UK, how it expanded to Dubai, and what it truly takes to grow an international community across borders while staying aligned with purpose and values. This episode is for women who want to build real communities, meaningful connections, and impactful brands. 🎙️ Podcast Timestamps 01:50 – How did the idea for She Connects first start, and why “She Connects”? 05:03 – What made you feel that women in Dubai and the UK needed this space the most? 17:26 – What were the biggest challenges when you started — and how did you push through them? 23:00 – Many women in Dubai want to start something of their own. What advice would you give to someone who feels scared to begin? 31:37 – What is the future vision of She Connects Dubai? 36:00 – How do you reach out to brands for collaborations? 38:00 – What is one moment that made you realize: “Yes, this is working — I’m changing lives”? 42:50 – What is your vision for She Connects in the next few years, especially here in Dubai? 49:35 – How do you see women-led communities growing in Dubai in the next few years? 55:03 – Why don’t you do mentorship classes? 56:32 – Review / Closing