In this special episode, the hosts become the guests. Harleigh Reid steps in to interview Jevanni Letford and Achasah Weinreb, the voices behind Steps I Took, giving listeners a chance to hear their personal journeys for the first time.

They talk about their childhoods, their experiences growing up Black in the UK, and the very different parenting styles that shaped who they are today. Jevanni reflects on a fairly typical upbringing before things took a turn at university, eventually leading to viral fame after an unexpected encounter with Prince Harry. Achasah opens up about moving schools often, her time in private education, and the varied career path that took her from governess to teacher to events planner.

They also share what inspired their move to Dubai, how their friendship evolved, and what led them to launch the podcast together.

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Scottie B takes us back to where it all started, from pirate radio and silent bedroom mixes at his grandparents house, to finding his sound and stepping into the UK club scene. In this episode, he shares how a connection with artist Ironik played a key role in getting his name out there, eventually leading to international gigs, production work and building a business. He also reflects on the quiet but steady support of his wife and how staying grounded has shaped his journey.

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Gemma Ashworth has built a career and a community that spans continents. In this episode, she shares how her love for sport and desire to learn new things, saw her transition from a school teacher to leading global social media content for major fitness brands and events.

She talks about the power of acting quickly on ideas, and the lessons learned from building Girls Lift Girls, a strength-based community now active in Dubai, Australia and Hong Kong.

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Aamir Kapadia grew up between two worlds, attending private school in the UK while his parents worked hard in the UAE to build a future for their family. Years later, that foundation made it easier for him to start Liftdex, a gym equipment company that took off during the 2020 lockdown. With a family-run manufacturing business behind him, his first client came easily, and social media helped him grow fast. In this episode, Aamir talks about building a business with momentum, using your advantages wisely, and how becoming a new dad has changed his perspective.

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Two founders who both started in sport but left it behind for different reasons, and eventually built something new together in Dubai. They are the team behind Precision Events, the company running The Precision Games, the UAE’s biggest and most talked-about fitness competition.

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The moral of this story? Go wherever your passion takes you.
When DJ Charlsey started following in his brother’s footsteps as a teenager, he had no idea where it would lead. From support act DJ to record label executive, then radio host to international tour manager and events director, he’s experienced almost every side of the music industry. This episode is a reminder of how powerful it is to have the right people around you, including family, friends and a partner who truly support your vision.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects women. It usually starts during adolescence, but symptoms may fluctuate over time. Georgina first experienced her symptoms in her early teens and has spent every day since learning, battling and healing her body. It led her to study nutrition then build her coaching and nutritionist business, 'It's a PCOS Party'. Listen to Georgina's squiggly path to her life today, and her determination to continue supporting women in the future.

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Dr. Ilham Sebah saw an advert for a PhD, picked up the phone, called the supervisor and started an incredible journey she never imagined she would be on. Ilham is a psychologist with a doctorate in resilience and a passion for helping people build confidence. In this episode, she talks about her research on phone anxiety, how resilience shows up in everyday life, and what she learned from giving a TedX talk.

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Matthew Jones is the founder of world famous Bread Ahead, the bakery that started in London’s Borough Market and makes Achasah's favourite doughnut in the world! In this episode, he talks about his journey from being a young chef to building a global bakery brand. It’s all about good bread, big risks, and doing what you love.

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Naz Moustafa is a senior marketing manager at Sony Music (Middle East) who has truly mastered mind over matter. She has decided what is important to her, isn't pushing that onto anyone else, but is willing to share the blueprint. Naz' recommendations:📚 Who Says You Can't? You Do: The life-changing self help book that's empowering people around the world to live an extraordinary life by Daniel Chidiac🎙️UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zq2XDpVrtadTR1xOfzhzo 📚 The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer Connect with Naz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nazmoustafa/?hl=en

Deborah Stokoe has taken her life in more directions than most. She almost joined the Navy, then packed up and moved to Australia with no real plan. Discovering CrossFit led her to her husband. Now she is channeling everything she has learned into building her own clothing brand. In this episode, Deborah reflects on trusting her instincts, backing herself, and how all the steps she has taken, both planned and unplanned, have brought her here.

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Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? Should you choose cardio or weights? And what’s the deal with your knees clicking every time you move?

Rajbir Kaur ( Physiotherapist of the Year two years running!) is here to unpack some of the biggest myths around movement, recovery and training. Rajbir shares why the body loves muscle loading, how movement is medicine, and why clicking knees are usually not a problem at all.

We talk about how every body is different, why it’s time to stop thinking physio is only for injury recovery, and how to make movement part of your everyday—even if it’s just standing up every 30 minutes.

If Jevanni is having the sam treatment as Messi… it might just work for you too.

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Jack of all trades... master of some! There's not much Kieran hasn't tried along his journey to becoming one of the most well connected legacy names in Dubai. From what business can do to friendships, to the true toll on family when you start a new life in the sun, and as the man who had the first boat party in Dubai; Kieran's got a lot to share!

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If you build it, they will come... or so they say. Ciaran prefers not to rely on that and has poured hundreds of hours into customer and market research in building Hundo: The Home Of Meal Plans. 6 years in finance, a trusted business partner and a Careem bike later, Hundo is solving a huge problem that the UAE meal prep market had and this is only the beginning.

Check out Hundo here and listeners of this podcast have a discount code waiting for them in the episode! 👀

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It's not often you meet someone in Dubai who has spent their entire life in the UAE, but Manal has. There was something about her from her earliest years that made her save every dirham she had, that would grow and enable her to be the businesswoman she is today.

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Kairo Rahman is the Video & Creative Manager at Lovin Dubai, shaping the city's visual storytelling. He hustled through his teens in London and it made him fearless, but creativity gave him purpose. His breakthrough came with a D-Block Europe music video and he never looked back. Now, he crafts bold content for global brands, pushing creative boundaries in Dubai and beyond.

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This week, ex-professional golfer Amy Boulden shares her journey from growing up in North Wales to making it as a pro on the Ladies European Tour. She talks about what it takes to go pro, losing her pro status and what it's really like balancing life on the tour. Amy opens up about the ups and downs of her journey and where the sport will take her next...

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