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Jul 25
21m 48s

Real Talk on Neurodiverse Parenting, Pur...

Esther Echeverria
About this episode

In this episode of The Designer Recruiter, host Esther Echeverria sits down with Nurain Jamal, Co-Founder of Majara DXB, for a powerful and personal conversation about leading with empathy in the architecture and design world.
Nurain shares her honest take on building a career—and a company—on purpose, flexibility, and inclusion.

You’ll hear:
- Why Majara DXB hires for values, not just experience
- How Nurain balances business and motherhood
- Real talk on return-to-work moms and flexible work
- The importance of neurodiversity in design thinking
- What makes a portfolio stand out more than a CV

This is a must-watch for creatives, leaders, and anyone rethinking what an inclusive work culture should really look like.

👉 Watch now or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

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Website: https://www.the-designer-recruiter.com/

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Follow Nurain:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurain-jamal/?originalSubdomain=ae 



Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 
00:35 Founding Story of Majara DXB
01:41 Challenges and Growth in the Design Industry
02:25 Studio Culture and Hiring Practices
03:23 Balancing Motherhood and Career
06:54 Shaping Futures 
12:25 Leadership and Empathy in Design
17:07 Quick Fire Questions and Personal Insights
21:35 Closing Remarks

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