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Dec 2024
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S1 E12 | Finding Purpose Again: Lessons ...

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In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship and what it entails to turn a vision into a thriving business. Our hosts reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys and share insightful stories on the challenges and triumphs that led to the reinvention of Womena into what it is today.

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Hosts: Elissa Freiha (@freiha), Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)

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