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Feb 2025
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#42 Hattem Mattar - Radical Resilience W...

Sara Shabana
About this episode

Hattem Mattar is my guest for today for this Episode from “The Sara Shabana Show”. Hatem is the world’s first Arab Pitmaster, a culinary pioneer, and a storyteller who works his magic not just through smoke and fire, but through every connection he makes. If you are around him, you will instantly feel his strength and his warmth, his resilience and his hospitality.

He’s on a mission to show the world our Arab culture, our traditions, and, at its core, our unparalleled hospitality. From feeding thousands at community gatherings to representing Arab cuisine on the global stage, and he does it all with a warm heart and a passion for sharing.

In this episode, we spoke about how is it like to b an entrepreneur in the F&B industry. How can you hold onto your passion while working a full-time job? When is the right time to take the leap? And what mindset can help you through this. 

 

In this episode we discussed:

  • How to start small and let your current hustle fund your side hustle
  • Why contentment is a powerful self-development tool
  • Insights into the F&B industry and what it takes to succeed
  • How resilience shapes your journey and keeps you going.

 

Connect with Hattem:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hattemmattar/

And don’t forget to connect with me and say “Hi” on Instagram (@SaraShabana.me), I always love to hear from you.

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