<p><br></p><p>This week on the&nbsp;<em>Quality of Life Podcast</em>, Raha sits down with someone very close to her heart - her friend of 15 years,&nbsp;<strong>Emma</strong>, founder of&nbsp;<em>Asperia Volleyball Academy</em>&nbsp;and a quiet powerhouse in Dubai’s sports and startup scene.</p><br><p>In her first ever podcast appearance, Emma opens up about how she went from a corporate job in Italy to building a women-led beach volleyball community on Kite Beach; all while staying deeply committed to freedom, flexibility and doing work that feels meaningful.</p><br><p>In this heartfelt and grounded conversation, Emma shares:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What quality of life means to her and why freedom is the foundation</li><li>The inspiration she drew from brave women throughout her life</li><li>The surprising way beach volleyball became her full-time career</li><li>How her corporate background shaped the way she now runs her business</li><li>Her passion for giving her team freedom and flexibility at work</li><li>The realities of building a community around a niche sport in Dubai</li><li>Why planning, structure and small steps matter just as much as passion</li><li>What she does to recharge and why playing volleyball is better than meditation</li><li>The myth that volleyball is too hard to start, and why it’s actually one of the most joyful, accessible sports</li><li>Her take on failure, planning and the power of believing in your dream</li><li>The unexpected lessons from Frida Kahlo and how her story still inspires her</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Emma reminds us that you don’t need to make noise to make an impact. This episode is about moving with quiet confidence, turning a lifelong love into a career, and building something that reflects who you are.</p><br><p>📍&nbsp;<strong>Asperia Volleyball Academy</strong>&nbsp;is based at Kite Beach, Dubai</p><p>Follow along on Instagram for updates, events and open training sessions</p><br><p>📚&nbsp;<strong>Emma’s Recommended Reads</strong></p><ul><li><em>Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls</em></li><li><em>Frida Kahlo: The Story of Her Life</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by<a href="https://www.pineappleaudioproduction.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Pineapple Audio Production</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>