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Jun 3
27m 35s

Interview with Mary Nazzal

Rima Al Kaissi
About this episode

In this episode of The Silk Narratives , I sit down with Mary Nazzal- award winning social entrepreneur, impact investor who was nominated Most Powerful Arab Woman by Forbes Middle East. An ardent believer in 'doing the right thing' be it  through  conscious entrepreneurship or by speaking up for the rights of Palestinian refugees.

 Also voted  Jordan' Top Businesswoman in 2019, Mary shares her unique journey at the intersection of Justice, building sustainable economies, and the importance of looking inward.  We also speak about raising conscious children, and how to be become a conscious parent! 

Tune in for a powerful conversation, that weaves together courage, clarity and the importance of giving back. An Arab voice that is loud, clear and deeply principled.

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