I’m joined this week by Malak El Baba, Egypt Country Manager for Visa, and a leader and role model for so many in her industry. We had a wonderful conversation that spanned different countries and phases of her life.
Although she has spent nearly two decades in banking and finance, she actually started out wanting to become a diplomat. But destiny had other ... Show More
Mar 13
Double-Take: Art & Heritage with Nada Debs, Louis Barthelemy, Omniya Abdel Barr & Sarah Beydoun
On this episode, you'll hear about the incredible message through art with designer Nada Debs and entrepreneur Sarah Beydoun, and the importance of preservation from Omniya Abdel Barr and artist Louis Barthelemy. This episode is part of our new segment, Double-Take, where I take ... Show More
25m 39s
Feb 2019
Cultivating Resilience, Cultivating Entrepreneurship - Najla Al Midfa
Today's show is about cultivating resilience. But before we get into Najla's own path of navigating social norms and obstacles, we talk about her unusual job. Najla is the CEO of Sheraa, a government entity that has been tasked to turn a cultural city into a bustling entrepreneur ... Show More
36m 46s
Apr 2018
Mona Ataya on Building Two Hugely Successful Businesses
Mona Ataya founded Mumzworld in 2011 to fill a void for mothers that she herself faced twice: firstly while preparing to become a mother of twins and couldn't find local resources, and then later in trying to buy her children quality, affordable toys. Prior to Mumzworld, Mona co- ... Show More
40m 42s