May She Reign

In Episode Six of May She Reign, Farida sits down with Dr. Dahlia Khalifa, her mother and the namesake of DALYA, for one of the most personal conversations of the season.
Dahlia has built and rebuilt her life more than once. She was one of the first women to open her own investment banking firm in Egypt, later moved countries, changed careers, went back to school, and continued creating new chapters for herself along the way.
They talk about ambition, reinvention, identity, and the choices that shape a life. Dahlia reflects on the decisions she has made, the paths she did not take, and why she does not believe in spending too much time looking backward.
They also talk about what happens when you stop managing other people’s perception of you, and how much more honestly you can connect once you do.
It is a conversation about building a life that can change shape many times, trusting yourself through those changes, and defining success on your own terms.
May She Reign is hosted by Farida Raafat, founder of DALYA NYC.
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In Episode Five of May She Reign, Farida sits down with Dr. Shabani Ahluwalia, a gynecologist who focuses on fertility medicine, for a candid conversation about fertility, infertility, IVF, and the parts of women’s health that are still not talked about openly enough.
They get into the numbers behind fertility, including how likely pregnancy is in any given month, why so many infertility cases remain unexplained, the role male infertility plays, and what IVF success rates can actually look like.
Shabani also talks about the emotional side of fertility treatment, why small wins matter, and how even difficult moments can sometimes give doctors valuable information about what is happening in the body.
The conversation goes beyond fertility statistics and into the questions people often do not think to ask until they are already navigating the process themselves.
A practical, honest conversation about fertility, women’s health, and understanding our bodies a little better.
May She Reign is hosted by Farida Raafat, founder of DALYA NYC.
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In Episode Four of May She Reign, Farida sits down with basketball analyst Monica McNutt for a conversation about ambition, confidence, redirection, community, competition, and what it means to build a life that feels full.
Monica talks about the lessons that shaped her long before television, from learning what it really means to put in the work to understanding that none of us has to be just one thing.
They talk about the moments that redirect us, the careers and lives we build along the way, and the idea of “having it all.” Monica offers a different way to think about it: maybe the goal is not to have everything, but to have enough of what matters.
The conversation also gets into supporting yourself while supporting others, competing without losing your sense of community, defining fulfillment for yourself, and what it has been like to have a front row seat to such an unforgettable moment for the New York Knicks.
A conversation about doing the work, trusting yourself, making room for others, and building a life that feels full on your own terms.
May She Reign is hosted by Farida Raafat, founder of DALYA NYC.
Watch on YouTube: @DALYANYC
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In Episode Three of May She Reign, Farida sits down with stylist and founder of BU Style, Natalie Tincher, for a conversation about personal style, confidence, intuition, and the deeper purpose behind the way we show up.
Natalie shares her philosophy on style personalities and why getting dressed is about so much more than clothes. They talk about how style can change the way we feel internally, the importance of understanding what makes you feel most like yourself, and why the right community can sometimes see your potential before you can.
They also get into trusting your intuition, staying connected to your “why,” and building a career around work that genuinely lights you up.
A conversation about style on the surface, but ultimately about identity, self trust, confidence, and showing up with intention.
May She Reign is hosted by Farida Raafat, founder of DALYA NYC.
If you’re in Chicago, you can meet Natalie and experience DALYA in person at our collaborative trunk show September 11 to 13.
Watch on YouTube: @DALYANYC
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Peloton instructor and professional mood booster, Kirsten Ferguson’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and continuing to show up for yourself through every season.
In this episode of May She Reign, Kirsten sits down with Farida Raafat to talk about the experiences that have shaped her, from her fertility journey and motherhood to divorce, running, and the path that ultimately led her to Peloton.
They talk about confidence, motherhood, movement, starting over, and continuing to push yourself toward what’s next. Kirsten also opens up about the mindset and rituals that keep her grounded, the lessons she hopes to pass on to her daughters, and why continuing to challenge herself has become such an important part of who she is.
And, of course, what it means to her to truly reign.
May She Reign is a podcast produced by DALYA NYC about the people building lives custom to them.

For the first episode of May She Reign, Farida sits down with ESPN NFL reporter Kimberley A. Martin for an honest conversation about ambition, career risks, authenticity, and learning to trust your own voice.
Kimberley shares how perfecting her craft, connecting genuinely with people, and owning what makes her different have shaped the career she has built. They talk about standing out without trying to become someone else, listening to your instincts, and allowing your path to unfold differently from the life you may once have planned.
The conversation also explores drive, happiness, and the question at the center of every defining decision: What do you want your story to be? Kimberley reflects on juggling the many parts of a full life without dropping the plates that matter most—and finding fulfillment in where she is while continuing to reach for what comes next.
This episode is about building a life that may not have followed the plan, but feels entirely your own.
May She Reign is hosted by Farida Raafat, founder of DALYA NYC.
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