The Icon Edit

The Icon Edit is a weekly podcast for women who want real conversations about the things that shape our lives - identity, ambition, money, power, relationships, health, confidence, and reinvention. Hosted by Dubai-based Iwona Laub, each episode features honest, unfiltered stories and sharp insights from women who say the quiet part out loud. New episodes every Thursday.

The Icon Edit is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Icon Edit, a business show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Episode 29 - The Future of Shopping | Emilia Ojasolo - Founder of SIMBLY

  Sep 2, 202632 minS2

  What happens when AI knows your style, your budget and maybe even what you want before you do? In this episode, I sit down with Emilia Ojasalo, founder of AI-powered shopping platform SIMBLY, to talk about how artificial intelligence could change the way we shop for fashion and beauty. We discuss AI personal stylists, hyper-personalised recommendations, privacy, AI influencers, whether algorithms could eventually shop on our behalf, and what the future of retail might look like five years from now. Emilia also shares what it’s like building an AI startup in Dubai and why human creativity and critical thinking still matter in an increasingly automated world.

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  Episode 28 - Why Everyone Hates Influencers Now | Saima Salma - Podcaster

  Aug 26, 202657 minS2

  Why does everyone seem to hate influencers now, while so many people still want to become one? In this episode, Iwona and Saima unpack influencer fatigue, fake relatability, constant selling, entitlement, overconsumption, parasocial relationships and the increasingly blurry line between creator and salesperson. They also ask whether authenticity can survive once it becomes a business model, what actually makes an influencer trustworthy, and whether AI could change the industry altogether. From “you guys have been asking me” to filming yourself crying, sponsored weddings and influencers taking over public spaces, this one gets very unfiltered, very opinionated and occasionally a little unhinged.

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  Episode 27 - Real Skin, Better Makeup | Bhagyashree Rangwani - Makeup Artist

  Aug 19, 202644 minS2

  What actually makes makeup look good in real life and not just on Instagram? In this episode of The Icon Edit, I sit down with professional makeup artist Bhagyashree Rangwani to talk about the biggest makeup mistakes women make, how to find the right foundation shade and undertone, and why great makeup should enhance your features rather than cover them up. We also discuss makeup for mature skin, Indian vs. Western bridal beauty, making makeup last in Dubai’s heat, the impact of filters on our expectations of beauty, and why real skin will always have texture. From concealer and contouring to blush, skin prep and the products you actually need, this is a practical conversation about better technique, smarter choices and makeup that still looks like you.

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  Episode #27

  Episode 26 - Where Wellness Meets the Unknown | Selene Kepila

  Aug 12, 202640 minS2

  In this episode of The Icon Edit, Iwona sits down with Selene, founder of Global Quantum Healing Sanctuary, to explore alternative wellness, longevity, stress, nutrition and the evolving wellness culture in Dubai. The conversation looks at how lifestyle, mindset and recovery can shape the way we feel — while also asking where curiosity, personal belief and skepticism meet. From the future of wellness to the importance of asking questions and doing your own research, this is an open-minded conversation about the ideas that exist beyond the conventional. This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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  Episode #26

  Episode 24 - The Icon Test | Saima Salma - Podcaster

  Aug 5, 202659 min

  What makes someone truly iconic, and why do some famous people never quite earn the title? In Episode 25 of The Icon Edit, Iwona sits down with fellow podcaster Saima, host of Tub Time, for a funny and unfiltered conversation about fame, originality, confidence, controversy, and cultural impact. From Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Kanye West to Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and Justin Bieber, they debate who genuinely passes The Icon Test and who may simply be overrated. They also explore whether icons are born or created, why trying too hard is never iconic, whether personal branding can manufacture charisma, and why female icons are often judged more harshly than men. Playful, opinionated, and occasionally unhinged, this episode is a celebration of reinvention, individuality, and having the confidence to be misunderstood.

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