SIG Learning Series

🌍 SIG Learning Series Throwback 🌍

In this session, Raya Bidshahri shared her vision of making education an awe-inspiring experience — moving beyond “right answers” and encouraging open-ended exploration.

Her Academy connects learners from 26 countries through challenge-based learning, tackling issues such as protecting oceans, ensuring food and water security, and promoting global peace. By blending chemistry, biology, history, and the arts, the model demonstrates how education can be truly interdisciplinary and impactful.

✨ A timeless reminder that education is about sparking curiosity, not just memorising answers.

🎨Lamya Gargash — Emirati artist, photographer, and mother of four — made history as the first artist to represent the UAE at the prestigious Venice Biennale in 2009.

In this inspiring feature, Lamya reflects on her artistic journey: capturing the spirit of Emirati homes, challenging stereotypes of Dubai, and preserving human stories through the lens of space. Influenced by Candida Höfer, she continues to embrace traditional film photography — celebrating the beauty of waiting and reflection in today’s fast-paced digital world.

📌 "Spaces hold stories, and my work brings those human narratives to life."

A powerful glimpse into the evolving cultural fabric of the UAE.

In this SIG Learning Series highlight, Dr. Geoffrey Montague-Smith, a pioneering osteopath and holistic health expert, explores how ancestral imprints, energy fields, and meridian flows impact physical health and overall well-being. His approach shows how aligning energy on every level can transform wellness beyond just the body.

Experience the SIG Learning Series as we bring forward voices that inspire, empower, and spark deeper conversations.

The Scholars International Group Learning Series brings together leading voices from education, AI, art, wellness, and conscious parenting to inspire lifelong learning. 🌱

Through powerful conversations and diverse perspectives, the series explores the ideas shaping our world today—helping individuals and communities grow with purpose.

✨ Join our learning journey—follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and explore our website for thought-provoking episodes, expert insights, and upcoming sessions.

Featured Speakers:

- Russell John Cailey – CEO and Founder of Elham Studio
- Su Bridgman, JD – Best-selling Author and Founder of Speakfluence
- Dr. Geoffrey Montague-Smith – Pioneering Osteopath and Holistic Health Practitioner
- Lisa Ray – Award-winning Actress and Author
- Asim Hussain – Real Estate Guru, CEO of Capella Properties
- Beth Clay – Founder of FinanceHerWell
- Avni Doshi – 2020 Booker Prize Finalist
- Kavita Srinivasan – Acclaimed Conscious Parenting Coach
- Lamya Gargash – 2024 Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Prize Nominee
- Raya Bidshahri – Founder of School of Humanity
- Dr. Alison Burrows – Johns Hopkins Fellow and Child Development Expert .alisonparenting
- Abha Malpani Naismith – Digital Entrepreneur Helping Working Moms Rise

Hosted by Karishma Bhansali Mehta, Program Director

Let’s continue this journey of knowledge and growth—together. 🌿✨
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🎥 Event Highlights | SIG Learning Series
Marisa Peer explored “The Invisible Inheritance”—how the words we internalise shape our self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and the narratives we pass on.
The session offered profound insights into transforming inherited beliefs and embracing positive change.

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at the next SIG Learning Series event!

“Health isn’t just physical — it’s energetic, emotional, and deeply interdimensional.”

Dr. Geoffrey Montague-Smith, renowned osteopath and spiritual psychotherapeutic expert, challenges conventional medicine by spotlighting the body’s innate ability to heal — and the unseen blocks that hold us back.

From cranial osteopathy to energy fields, his journey reminds us that true healing begins beyond the surface.

SIG Learning Series: Inspiring Journeys Toward Lifelong Learning!

Explore profound stories of reflection, inspiration, resilience, and innovation in the SIG Learning Series. Hear directly from visionaries who have reimagined their lives and careers through transformative experiences—from overcoming personal challenges to redefining education and embracing creativity. Each journey offers powerful insights into turning life’s pivotal moments into opportunities for lifelong learning and impact.

Join us as we share captivating narratives that explore various dimensions of education, wellness, art, parenting, and personal development, inspiring viewers to embrace continuous growth and diverse perspectives.