She Rises: 17 Women Across Five Countries Share Stories of Resilience, Reinvention, And Purpose
DUBAI, UAE, 8 JUNE 2026 – She Rises, a new collaborative anthology featuring 17 women from the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Australia, and India, is now available globally in print and digital formats through Amazon, selected bookstores across the UAE, and the MENA Speakers online store.
The book brings together personal stories of resilience, leadership, reinvention, and growth from women across diverse professional and personal backgrounds, each contributor authoring a chapter drawn entirely from lived experience. The result is a collection of perspectives on overcoming challenges, embracing change, and pursuing purpose that is as relevant to boardrooms as it is to anyone navigating a turning point.
Spearheaded by MENA Speakers and inspired by the spirit of International Women’s Day 2026, whose theme, Give to Gain, centres the power of reciprocity and the idea that contrib
uting to women’s advancement creates opportunity for everyone. She Rises was built on that principle. Seventeen women gave their stories so that others might gain perspective, courage, and a sense of what is possible. The project was created to provide a platform for women to share defining moments that shaped their journeys. The result is an anthology that reflects the realities of modern leadership and personal growth through authentic, first-hand accounts.
Across its pages, She Rises explores themes including adversity, loss, career transformation, entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and resilience. Contributors write from boardrooms, businesses, communities, and personal turning points, offering readers insight into the choices and experiences that shaped who they are today.
“Rising again meant choosing myself, trusting change and rebuilding with intention, courage and compassion,” Melitsa Mizrahi, Chief People Officer at PJP Investments Group and contributing author.
The book's multinational reach, spanning the Gulf, South Asia, and the Pacific, reflects a shared message that transcends geography about how growth is often forged through challenge, and meaningful transformation begins with a decision to move forward.
For corporate audiences, leadership communities, and women's networks, She Rises serves as a resource for conversations around leadership, psychological resilience, personal development, and career reinvention. While each chapter stands on its own, together they offer a collective call to action for readers seeking inspiration, perspective, and practical examples of growth in action.
Availability
She Rises is available now through:
- Amazon (digital and print editions worldwide)
- Shop.mena-speakers.com
- Selected bookstores across the UAE
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