I sat down with Maha Abouelenein, powerhouse communicator, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Seven Rules of Self-Reliance. Maha shares her incredible journey—from starting as a secretary for Naguib Sawiris to building a PR empire, working with global icons like Gary Vee, and becoming a bestselling author. We dive into the lessons from her book, the im ... Show More
Jun 2
Two top angel investors are DOUBLING down on the GCC, but what are they investing in?
Abdullah Mutawi, Partner & Head of Corporate MENA at Taylor Wessing, and Kushal Shah, Private Markets Investor, join Loulou for a conversation (episode 103) on where opportunity really sits in the GCC today. They unpack angel investing, founder red flags, why many startups fail d ... Show More
1h 2m
May 19
The $240M startup trying to fix trade in the Strait of Hormuz
Gaurav Biswas, Founder & CEO of Trukker, joins Loulou for a timely conversation on what happens to GCC supply chains when the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. They unpack how cargo was rerouted through alternate ports, land bridges, and trucking networks while food security, indust ... Show More
52m 51s
May 12
9 of 14 MENA Tech IPOs Are Underwater. Now What?
Philip Bahoshy, Founder & CEO of Magnitt, and Ziad Awad, Founder & CEO of Awad Capital, join Loulou for episode 100 of With Loulou. Recorded during a period of regional uncertainty, this conversation looks at what is really happening across MENA private markets, venture capital, ... Show More
55m 36s
Nov 2024
How To Succeed In Your Career By Investing In Your Reputation, Creating A Personal Brand, And Becoming A Super Networker, with Maha Abouelenein
<p>If you’re looking for the cheat code to catapult your career trajectory, today’s episode is a must-listen. We’re learning how to succeed using our most valuable currency: our reputation, and our networks, from global communications strategist <a href="https://www.mahaabouelene ... Show More
29m 9s
Apr 2025
The Brand Agent: A New Era of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Influencers with Alexis Quintal
Alexis Quintal, founder of Rosarium, is a personal branding expert and former professor who empowers entrepreneurs through PR, combining a passion for teaching with over a decade of industry experience. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can build the relationship and trust through persona ... Show More
26m 29s
Feb 2025
Turning Pain into Purpose, with Loren Ridinger
In this episode, I sit down with Loren Ridinger—a powerhouse entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and co-founder of Market America. Loren and her husband, JR Ridinger, built a global empire, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to achieve financial independence. But when she lost ... Show More
36m 36s
Jun 2023
#245: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Beast: Business Tycoon Daniel Priestley's Secrets Revealed!
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Welcome to another captivating episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and fascinating personal stories. In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Dani ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2022
S2-Ep13 (Part 1) Refire, Don't Retire with Maher Kaddoura (Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Social Change Activist)
“The day I run out of reasons to jump out of bed, I am dead” - Maher Kaddoura. This quote represents my guest of the week in a nutshell. A man of purpose and service. Maher Kaddoura is one of the most successful Jordanian (and regional) entrepreneurs and executives. He is truly a ... Show More
48 m
Oct 2024
Noor Balde | The Apprentice Star & Young Female Entrepreneur | Recipe To Success | S7: EP5
In this episode we talked about Noor's upbring, being part of S18 of The Apprentice, getting started in entrepreneurship, building Lux Lumier & so much more! My first ever book and course are out now! Book: You Are The Brand Link (Amazon) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJDSGRBH? ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2022
914. Why Personal Branding is the Future of Marketing with AJ Vaden, the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group
I’m joined by AJ Vaden, the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, one of the world’s leading authorities on personal brand strategy. We dive into what it means to have a personal brand and address some of the common misconceptions that people have around the idea. AJ emphas ... Show More
1h 1m