Q1. Riham, welcome to the show. When someone reads your bio, they see titles and milestones. But who is the person behind the profile?
Q2. Was there ever a moment you doubted whether CSR could truly change lives? What brought you back?
Q3. What’s a belief about CSR you held early in your career that you’ve now completely abandoned?
The ‘DARE’ Segment - Bold Moves & Decisions
Q4. What was the most daring decision you've taken that your peers advised against?
Q5. Tell us about a time when your CSR campaign nearly failed — how did you salvage it?
Q6. Have you ever had to go against company expectations to stay true to your values?
Q7. What’s one risk you took that completely redefined your leadership journey?
The ‘TRUTH’ Segment – Behind the Scenes
Q8. What's a common myth about CSR that frustrates you?
Q9. What’s one internal conflict you’ve had to battle while leading impact projects?
Q10. If your team had to describe your leadership in one brutally honest word — what would it be?
Controversy & Hidden Industry Realities
Q11. Have you ever faced pushback for focusing too much on impact over visibility?
Q12. Is there something broken about how large organizations approach sustainability?
Q13. What’s the dark side of CSR that few are willing to talk about?
Q14. What’s one industry practice you think should be retired immediately?
Big Moments & Turning Points
Q15. Was there a single story or person that changed the way you define 'impact'?
Q16. What’s the proudest moment of your career that never made it to the press release?
Q17. Tell us about a time when your project directly altered someone’s life — what was that moment like?
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Q18. You’ve worked across Egypt and the UAE. What are the biggest misconceptions people have about driving change in this region?
Q19. How do you tailor impact messaging across such culturally different audiences?
The Pressure Test
Q20. How do you handle moments where everyone’s watching and a campaign is on the line?
Q21. Have you ever questioned if the effort is worth it?
Q22. What’s your internal compass when stakeholders demand ‘numbers’ but you’re focused on people?
Vision & Future Thinking
Q23. If you had unlimited resources for 12 months, what dream project would you execute — no filters?
Q24. What keeps you up at night when thinking about the future of sustainability?
Q25. What do you think the next generation will demand from CSR leaders?
Leadership & Mentorship
Q26. What’s the best advice you’ve ever ignored — and been glad you did?
Q27. What leadership trait took you the longest to develop?
Q28. When did you first realize people were looking up to you as a mentor?
Q29. If you could mentor your younger self, what would you tell her?
Q30. What’s your go-to advice for someone entering this field with bright eyes but no playbook?
Rapid Fire Curveballs
Q31. One word that defines your journey so far?
Q32. A mistake you’re now proud of?
Q33. A book or quote you live by?
Q34. The moment you felt like you truly arrived?
Closing Question (Hook for the Audience)
Q35. Why should people who think CSR is just ‘charity in disguise’ watch this episode?
