In this expansive, soulful, and beautifully honest episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with the brilliant Monica Kapila — award-winning creator of Doin Dubai, storyteller, curator of experiences, and living proof that leadership can be intuitive, unconventional, and deeply human.
As always, we begin by walking the talk with a grounding HeartMath coherence practice, inviting the nervous system to settle and the heart to lead. From there, Monica takes us on a rich journey through her life from London to Dubai, corporate consulting to creative entrepreneurship, radio hosting to luxury travel and food curation sharing wisdom gathered through curiosity, courage, and lived experience.
This conversation is layered, warm, and refreshingly real. We talk about trusting your nature, making decisions without regret, redefining success beyond numbers and algorithms, and why you can’t have it all at once — but you can have a deeply meaningful, well-lived life when your priorities are clear. Monica speaks candidly about family, motherhood, health, money, boundaries, burnout, creativity, and the quiet power of doing what you’re genuinely good at.
What unfolds is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead from alignment rather than pressure — in business, relationships, and life.
✨In this thoughtful, inspiring, and delightfully rich conversation, we explored:
✅Trusting your nature and making decisions without self-betrayal
✅Why there are no “wrong” paths — only lived lessons
✅Building Doin Dubai through curiosity, discernment, and integrity
✅Blogging vs. social media, micro-influence, and quality over quantity
✅Monetizing creativity without losing authenticity
✅Burnout, caregiving, and why you can’t have it all at the same time
✅Prioritization, family values, and redefining work-life balance
✅Health as the non-negotiable foundation for everything else
🎧 Listen to this episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast on my website, Apple, Spotify, @AmazonMusicUK or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
Connect with Monica:
- Blog: https://www.doindubai.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doindubai/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakapila/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/doindubai
With immense gratitude and thanks to our sponsor:
▸ St. Lucian Sea Moss | www.stlucianseamoss.co | @stlucianseamoss
#womeninleadership #uplifther #selfcaregoddess #leadershipwellbeing #intentionalliving
===
// F O L L O W
▸ instagram | @ritasavoia_
▸ facebook | /savoiaselfcare
▸ linkedin | Rita Savoia
▸ youtube | SavoiaSelf-Care
▸ website | www.ritasavoia.com
===
Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Rita Savoia disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.
