Talking Greene is a series of discussions centered on the idea of sustainability in Kuwait, the group leading this movement, and locating tools to assist the general public in making wiser decisions. As a business owner in the same industry, I believe it is my responsibility to promote local organizations and individuals working to change the way we shop for goods and to increase environmental consciousness both domestically and abroad.

In this issue of Talking Greene, I speak to Dalal Beidoun, health coach and founder of Mylk ma’am. Dalal’s journey from athlete to health-conscious mother to entrepreneur is a powerful reminder that food is medicine. Through Mylk Ma’am, she’s not only creating clean, nourishing products but also spreading awareness about the importance of gut health, real ingredients, and making informed choices for our families.

Her story is one of passion, resilience, and purpose, proving that sometimes, the biggest challenges lead us to our true calling.

Can you tell us about your background—where you studied and what you do?

I studied in London, where I completed my master’s in English Language Teaching. After returning to Kuwait, I started teaching at Kuwait University in CBA in 2009, and I’ve been working in education for 16 years now. Aside from teaching, I was a pro volleyball player on the national team for 10 years. So, health, wellness, and movement have always been a big part of my life. However, my real journey into nutrition started after I became a mother.

What made you shift your focus to health and nutrition?

When I had my first child, I realized there was so much about health and nutrition that I didn’t know. My son, Wael was lactose intolerant, but I didn’t understand why at first since he was drinking my milk, so how was dairy affecting him? I discovered that what I consumed was passing through my breast milk, causing colic and even traces of blood in his stool. Once I cut dairy from my diet, his symptoms disappeared, and I felt better too!

Is this when you started thinking about launching Mylk Ma’am?

Not immediately, but this was the turning point. I had already started studying nutrition health coaching and becoming an expert in culinary nutrition which is a study on how food could heal diseases.

How did you launch your business?

It started super small. I made a list of 30-35 people, mostly friends and friend influencers, and sent them messages asking: “Almond or oat? Sweetened or unsweetened?” I stayed up all night soaking and blending nuts, then spent the next morning delivering the bottles myself. All I asked, was for them to post and tag, and that’s where it all began.

When did you start expanding your product line?

As my knowledge of nutrition and gut health grew, I knew I had to add probiotics to our everyday lifestyle. That’s when I developed our coconut yogurt which became one of Mylk Ma’am’s signature products.

How is your brand involved in sustainable business?

All my products are packaged in fully recyclable, clean packaging. We also have a return policy where you can give us back the bottles and jars for a free product. Plus they are recyclable glass and most of the packaging are made from Kraft products so that the consumer focuses more on the quality of the product rather than how it looks.  I tend to also have zero waste products whenever I use my ingredients, especially when I am working with the leftovers of my “mylking” process.

Did your background in health coaching help with your business?

Absolutely! My studies in health coaching and culinary nutrition shaped everything I created. But as Mylk Ma’am grew, I had to make a choice—I couldn’t juggle health coaching, teaching, and running a business at the same time.  It helped me also advice many other women, especially mothers, in the healthier choices to make when it comes to their kids.  I also was able to join Nawi, which is their first ever Wellness Summit in Kuwait and was approached to do a class, so mine was about Eating for Hormonal Health, and it was a great success; I could not have been happier.

You kept your identity hidden at first—why was that?

I wanted the brand to speak for itself and not let it be about me, and I did so for about one year. But then, a social media expert told me: “Why aren’t you telling your story? Moms need to hear this!” and that changed everything. I wanted the brand to speak for itself and me being in the background as do many brands do.  However, I realized it was not fair to my brand because what it really needed to get it to where it is now, is the awareness of all the lessons learnt along the way.  I managed after a long time, thanks to exposure in outdoor markets in Kuwait, get myself more into the brand’s influence and being the face of Mylk Ma’am.

What was the next big step for Mylk Ma’am?

After putting myself out there, I knew I had to join events, expand our products, and build a real community. My goal is to educate and empower families through real, nourishing food. I want Mylk Ma’am to be more than a brand—it’s a movement.

For more about Mylk Ma’am’s journey and products, visit the website and follow @mylkma.am on Instagram.