The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik

Why do women like Shakira Khan (Love Island UK) always get scapegoated - on TV, at work, in life? 

On this unfiltered UnEdit solo episode, I break down the Love Island drama, naming the uncomfortable reality: society loves to blame the 'other.' From Shakira to my own lived experience, we explore the ugly truth behind modern-day public shaming - racism, misogyny, authenticity and the endless search for a scapegoat...

"We don’t rise to our goals - we fall to our standards."

This week on The Wellness Edit, I sat down with Asher Kennedy, Founder of Level One Coaching, for an honest, energising conversation about health, habits, and self-leadership.

We unpack why most “fitness plans” don’t stick, how to build systems that actually hold you, and why keeping it simple is sometimes the smartest move. From his thoughts on GLP-1 for long-term we...

In this episode of The Wellness Edit, I sit down with Lamis Abualkheir - Founder of FoodSwap, the AI-powered app redefining how we navigate food choices. From cutting your restaurant meal search time from 20 minutes to 90 seconds, to helping restauranteurs tell their stories behind their brands, FoodSwap is more than just a nutrition tracker - it’s a movement toward smarter, more personalised, lifestyle without the compromise.

We ex...

Most startups build features. I’m building a system.

In this solo episode, I share why I’ve decided to structure Anaya as an Operating System (OS) - and why more early-stage founders are thinking this way.

I explain what an OS model actually is (in simple terms), why it matters more than ever for multi-dimensional platforms in complex spaces like health and wellness, and how you can apply this thinking to your own business - especial...

In this episode, I sit down with Vince Aidoo - founder of Sumthing New, The Digest, and The Routine Check - to dive into what it actually takes to build meaningful community in Dubai.

We explore the real challenges of loneliness, disconnection, and constant movement that so many expats and founders experience in the UAE, and how Vince is using simple, in-person experiences to help people find connection again.

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Pondering my journey as an expat of 3 years in this episode. Some honest advice, learnings along the way, and my future plans. 

What we cover:

• [1:00] My background in the UK and what pushed me to explore Dubai
• [3:00] The reality of moving post-COVID, including financial and emotional prep
• [7:00] My first job here, visa headaches, and how I got through those early months
• [12:00] Living in an Airbnb, surviving without a car, and findi...

In this episode of The Wellness Edit, I sit down with Mirna Mneimneh, the co-founder of Elggo, an edtech platform de-stigmatising the region's attitude to youth's mental health. We dive into how Elggo is changing the game for schools, bringing tailored, bitesize courses to help kids navigate their mental health with confidence and compassion. Tune in for a candid conversation about the future of mental health education an...

Hello friends 🌻

Thought I'd introduce myself and my "why" behind Anaya (my business), this new podcast series "The Wellness Edit" and my plans for bringing value to your eyes and ears so you can take control of your wellbeing, and lead a more fulfilling life.

Can't wait to show you more 🫶🏽
Kam x

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What does it take to build a personalised skincare brand in a region as diverse as the UAE?

 In this episode, Kam sits down with Dina Sidani, founder of Ilik Health, to explore the story behind her brand - from the personal frustrations that sparked the idea, to what it really means to deliver customised skincare in a market full of generic solutions and unverified wellness advice.

We unpack:
 – The challenges of launching a...