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Rooted Within with Lili & DanA Sustainable Approach to Fashion and Life: Finding Purpose in Business | Mahmoud Al Juaidi [S3E3]Mahmoud Al Juaidi discusses his difficulty finding a job after graduation due to the limited options that didn't align with his varied interests. Eventually, he found himself working on branded products and sustainable merchandise, something he had always wanted to do. This episode of Rooted Within explores his journey and the challenges he faced along the way.On this episode, Mahmoud discusses;Starting a business requires passionLearn from mistakes, embrace couragePivot from success to failureExpanding sustainable product lineEntrepreneurship requires checks and balancesClick HERE for a discount link to The 138 Way...
2023-08-2934 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 6 - Luma Adnani: Adam wa MishmishIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the final chapter, my guest is Luma Adnani. Born and raised in the UAE, she studied in an international school and did not learn or speak a lot of Arabic as a kid. She moved to Amman at 11 years old and struggled as a result. Everyone spoke Arabic as their main language, and Luma's international accent was foreign to locals.
Fast forward to 2014 luma's son Adam speaks his first words in English. A...
2020-12-1828 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 5 - Aida Murad: Aida MuradIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the 5th chapter, my guest is Aida Murad - start-up and philanthropic strategies and partnerships advisor, entrepreneur coach focused on founder wellbeing, an artist, and community builder.
Aida Murad’s single purpose is to unlock human potential. Due to today's global mental health crisis that could be a global opportunity for transformation, she is dedicating her work fully towards systems change and opportunities in mental health. Additionally toda...
2020-12-1732 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 4 - Raya Khatib: Qamar Wa ShamsIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the 4th chapter, my guest is Raya Khatib founder of Qamar Wa Shams, a holistic brand offering curated candles, aroma, and incense products infused with healing elements of smoke, fire, and medicinal essential oils.
But Raya didn't always know she was going to be doing this as a career. After leaving business school to pursue acting and filmmaking - she believed she had finally figured out her p...
2020-12-1630 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 3 - Zein Salti: ZenergieIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the 3rd chapter, my guest is Zein Salti - a certified Hatha & Ashtanga yoga instructor. A Yogini saluting the sun through movement, breath, & prana, Zein has a great passion and love for hiking high-altitude mountains such as Everest Basecamp, Kilimanjaro & Machu Picchu which she visited.
Zein is now the creator of 'Zenergie.' Zenergie focuses on wild, colourful, organic, raw, plant-based food. Such as fresh cold-pressed juices a...
2020-12-1535 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 2 - Lina Khalifeh: She FighterIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the 2nd chapter, my guest is Lina Khalifeh the Founder of SheFighter, which was the first women-only self-defense studio in Jordan, and expanded to 6 countries globally. SheFighter is designed to empower women physically, mentally, and emotionally through Self-Defense training. The studio was founded in 2012 and has trained more than 18 thousand women and certified 550 Instructors all over the globe.
Lina was mentioned in President Barack Obama's speech...
2020-12-1443 min
Project E PodcastAMM Part 1 - Zaid Souqi: The Orenda TribeIntroducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.
In the first chapter, I sit down with Zaid Souqi, founder of The Orenda Tribe. The Orenda Tribe is a Jordanian lifestyle brand that was founded in 2016 by Zaid to empower youth across the world through art and story-telling. After a life-changing experience in Johannesburg, while serving with a foundation that cares for orphans and vulnerable children living in rural communities, Zaid quit his corporate career and started The Orenda Tr...
2020-12-1327 min
Project E PodcastFreakin Healthy: Roy KoyessRoy Koyess is the founder of Freakin' Healhy®, the largest local healthy snacking brand in the MENA region by assortment on a mission to revolutionize the way we eat snacks. By introducing a functional healthy snacking system based on healthy, wholesome, and clean ingredients, Freakin' Healhy® is able to cater to the needs of the millennials for living a healthier and balanced lifestyle.
With over 45 SKUs under its belt, Freakin' Healhy® is pushing forward with its mission to cater to everyone looking to improve their diet. The latest innovation by the company is Root'd, a one-of-a-kind plant-based meal...
2020-11-0546 min
Project E PodcastHaya Bishouty: Haya's Kitchen - A tribute to Palestinian HeritageMy guest today is Haya Bishouty, host of the weekly Hayas Kitchen Palestinian supper club. After meeting Haya at the Step 2020 startup conference in February in Dubai, I knew there was a captivating story behind her passion for food. I wanted to find out what it was, and I am excited to share it with you today. Everything served up on the table is homemade, and handmade thus making it the only Palestinian Supper club in town staying true to the Palestinian way of cooking.
You can find out more details on the Supper Club and book y...
2020-10-0829 min
Project E PodcastMichele Johnson: PitfireThis week's episode of Project E features Michele Johnson aka "Pizza Queen" Co-Founder of Pitfire, one of the most popular pizza joints in Dubai. Pitfire Pizza is known for its delicious handcrafted pizza along with pasta, salads, and desserts. The story behind this truly local-centric business will blow you away! Pitfire is a business 10+ years in the making and has seen its fair share of ups and downs that provide many valuable lessons for upcoming and established entrepreneurs alike.
Michele takes us through her journey of setting up the business alongside her husband Bill, who is the true mastermind behind P...
2020-07-2350 min
Project E PodcastAyman Ghanam: Projeto AcaiOn today's podcast, I sit with Ayman Ghanam Founder of Projeto Acai, one of the most successful Acai spots in the UAE with 4 branches and counting. Voted as the top healthy restaurant by Lovin Dubai, just this week Projeto Acai successfully expanded into Abu Dhabi. Projeto Açaí started and continues to be driven by the dream of sharing the magical taste and nutritional benefits of Açaí from the Amazon and directly contributing back to the local communities who harvest the berries in the Pará region of Brazil.
Today, Ayman shares with the audience how he discov...
2020-07-1625 min
Project E PodcastFarrah Matalka: Giving Joy - Building a better tomorrow by uplifting others, and finding joy daily by giving joyFarrah Matalka is a Jordanian Social Entrepreneur, a PwC consultant, and a social activist that works to make dreams come true for people in Jordan and the world.
Farrah describes her journey starting the moment she was in school and decided to go on a school trip to Ghana, to help the kids fulfill their education needs and how that trip changed her life. She saw the joy she was able to bring to the kids in Ghana and decided that her dream is to continue the mission to bring joy to the people. Enter Giving Joy, t...
2020-06-0143 min
Project E PodcastNicola Sayegh & Zaid Hamzeh: Trekaline - On building and growing an outdoor community while fulfilling a passion, alongside the regular 9-to-5In this episode I speak to both Nicola El Sayegh and Zaid Hamzeh, two people who have full-time jobs and started their side hustle 3 years ago, Trekaline. Trekaline is an outdoor community of people who enjoy trekking and hiking the local trails of the UAE. After traveling to Nepal and exploring the Himalayan trails, Nick and Zaid both decided that the local community in the UAE should be able to experience trekking and hiking trips and explore the other side of town.
The focus on supporting the growing community is very evident with all of Trekaline's experiences. S...
2020-05-2241 min
Project E PodcastKhalid W. Abou Kassem: Guruvise - On fostering a knowledge sharing community, value-based pricing model, and new solutions for tutors in LebanonKhalid W. Abou Kassem is the Founder of Guruvise, a tutoring network company that connects eager students with vetted tutors qualified to teach specific courses. Guruvise is based in Lebanon with plans to expand into new cities in the coming months. In this episode, we learn how Guruvise is promoting a knowledge-sharing economy, in Lebanon. Khalid also describes his business model, explains his value-based pricing model approach, and tells us what are some of the solutions he is providing the tutors, and what plans he has for the future for Guruvise.
Learn more about Guruvise on the w...
2020-05-1427 min
Project E PodcastAli A. Said: EnvaTechs - On starting Amman-based innovative tech environmental startup, and what needs to happen to support the ecosystem in Amman (BILINGUAL Episode)Ali is the co-founder and the COO of EnvaTechs, a tech-environmental startup. Ali is also a founding member of the first American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Jordan. He has worked with international organizations such as FIFA, AFC, and FIA. Along with distinguished bilingual public speaking skills demonstrated in various workshops and seminars, Ali is a regular and active volunteer at community service level; mostly in the personal and community development fields, and is a mentor in several mentorship programs in Jordan.
In this episode, we discuss his journey from graduating from university to securing his...
2020-05-0723 min
Project E PodcastTariq Abu Samra: BloomingBox - On 3 failed startups, lessons learnt the hard way, and never giving upTariq Abu Samra is the Founder and Managing Partner of BloomingBox, one of the leading e-commerce gifting sites in the UAE. A very popular site in the community, Blooming Box offers a variety of premium products like flowers, cakes, roses, plants, chocolate boxes, home items, and delivery within 90 minutes.
Tariq shares his journey of starting 3 previous startups and failing for different reasons at each endeavor only to go back to the drawing board and try again. In this episode, we learn about what it takes to build a successful business, the importance of trying over and over a...
2020-04-3054 min
Project E PodcastCeline El Hajjar: NAFSI - Empowering self-expression and being, through sustainability and mindfulnessCeline El Hajjar is the founder of Nafsi, a brand new sustainable fashion brand in Dubai. Nafsi is a brand sustainably sourced & ethically made. With an Arabic twist that puts you first, NAFSI provides an opportunity, comfort, breathability, & self-expression.
Celine shares her story of how she came to Dubai, how she got into the fashion industry, what the inspiration behind Nafsi is, and sheds light on the importance of being mindful when it comes to what we choose to wear, and who we choose to support.
Follow NAFSI on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/naf...
2020-04-2723 min
Project E PodcastMarc Cirera: Companies For Good - Why Marc came to Dubai, how Companies for Good started, and making an impact on today's societyIn this episode, I sit down with Marc Cirera, the founder of Companies for Good social enterprise based here in the UAE. Companies for good are organizing several initiatives supporting the healthcare workers affected by COVID-19, and involving the community in staying healthy while doing so. Marc shares with us the story of a chance encounter with a woman while on a backpacking trip, that would soon change the course of his life.
You can check out the website https://companiesforgood.ae/ to know more and participate.
Check out the latest initiative here: https://companiesforgood...
2020-04-2321 min
Project E PodcastDarine Al Ashy: A Minute Marvel - From Amman to New York on a journey of self-discovery, pursuing a film making career, and becoming a storytellerDarine Al Ashy is a TedX Speaker, and is the Founder of A Minute Marvel which is an online community of dreamers and doers telling their stories in one-minute video portraits. Sharing their personal experiences and stories in 60 seconds flat.
Darine shares her unusual but thrilling journey of discovering her passion for storytelling. She walks us through a series of decisions she took, that set her on the right path to finding what she loves to do.
Check out https://aminutemarvel.com/ for all the stories. Also, check out A Minute Marvel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aminutemarvel/ and j...
2020-04-2037 min
Project E PodcastMarcus Smith: Innerfight - On optimizing the body and mind for extreme performance, running 30 marathons in 30 days, and staring death in the faceStar of his own documentary "Fight for Every Breath" available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKoIgP3rFko, Marcus Smith aka "The Marathon Man" is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete, and coach. Driven by a vision of making people's lives better through health, culture, and environment, Marcus developed and founded two successful businesses, including international performance company and CrossFit Gym InnerFight, and online Paleo-food startup Smith St Paleo.
Marcus previously played professional rugby and participated in the 2009 IRB Rugby Sevens World Cup. He retired from the game in 2010 and moved to CrossFit and endurance...
2020-04-1557 min
Project E PodcastSian Rowlands: RETOLD - On leaving a thriving career behind for a good cause, the effects of fast fashion, and ideas for a wardrobe makeoverProtecting our world for us, our families and our children has never been more important. The latest developments with the global pandemic we're facing proved Earth has finally taken a break from all the pollution. The Center for International Climate Research in Oslo estimates that there will be a 1.2% decline in carbon emissions in 2020. Taking active steps and measures to reduce our carbon footprint is now more important than ever. In this week's episode, we explore more ways to do this with Sian Rowlands, Founder of Retold the leading secondhand retailer in Dubai. Sian shares her story of how...
2020-04-0939 min
Project E PodcastKhaled El Masry: 199x - On starting the youngest digital marketing agency in the middle east, his athletic journey, launching a new project in the UAE, and a few words the youthKhaled El Masry is the co-founder of 199x Digital agency, an agency run by a team of, you guessed it - 199x-ers!
Coming from Egypt, Khaled shares today his journey since he decided to come to Dubai, studying at AUD, pursuing his career in the digital world and starting his own company!
To know more about 199x services check out their website here: https://199xae.com/
Also available on Call/Whatsapp:(+971) 585 802 970.
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/199xdigital/
Connect with Khaled directly: https://www.instagram.com/khaledelmasry__/
Th...
2020-04-0143 min
Project E PodcastDiala Daoud: LaunchDXB - A message for startups and foundersDiala Daoud the co-founder of LaunchDXB comes back on the podcast to share an important message for all founders and startups. LaunchDXB has taken multiple steps to accommodate the demand for its events and activations at this time and organized 2 virtual workshops and meetups to date.
LaunchDXB is a platform that caters to aspiring, early-stage, and fledging startups, in addition to established SMEs, independent professionals, and freelancers who want to venture forward with their business setups in Dubai, supporting them through online and offline activations.
Stay up to date with the latest online events and u...
2020-03-3020 min
Project E PodcastGhida Arnaout & Rami Rasamny: Life Happens Outdoors - On discovering a deep passion for the outdoors, embarking on a lifetime of adventure, and what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneurGhida Arnaout & Rami Rasamny are the Co-Founders of Life Happens Outdoors - The leading adventure travel community for the first time explorer. Tour du Mont Blanc, Annapurna Range, Macchu Pichu, Climbing the Matterhorn in Zermatt Switzerland, Kayaking & Trekking above the Arctic Circle in Norway, are only some of the most thrilling adventures under the LHO portfolio of incredible, breath-taking, and life-changing trips happening all-year-round! Check out the bucket list here https://www.lifehappensoutdoors.com/bucket-list!
For Ghida & Rami, the road to living a life of adventure was certainly not a straight line for both and was full of challenges. It al...
2020-03-281h 02
Project E PodcastNecip Camcigil: One Life Kitchen - On leaving the 9-to-5, and how One Life is bringing everyone closer to cultureNecip Camcigil is the founder of One Life Kitchen and Cafe located in the Dubai Design District. One Life first opened its doors in March 2016 as one of the first F&B concepts to open in Dubai Design District. It is set over two beautifully designed floors and a great place for food, meetings, specialty coffee, freelancers, & events.
The mezzanine floor (or the Upstairs) is kitted out with a projector/screen, blackout blinds, a badass sound system, flexible furniture, coffee bar, and a coffee roaster. It's a great venue to host company meetings, community gatherings, product launches, b...
2020-03-2739 min
Project E PodcastTania Lodi: Tania's Tea House - On overcoming fears of starting out, running a business with family, and a word to future womenpreneursTania Lodi is the Founder of Dubai's most popular teahouse, Tania's Tea House. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road near the stately Burj Al Arab, the café attracts everyone from quintessential Jumeirah Janes meeting for a spot of gossip before collecting their young ones from school, to social media-savvy millennials seeking Instagram’s latest food trends.
The two-story café serves a wide range of specialty flavored teas, coffees and dishes including all-day breakfasts, tea sandwiches, super bowls, pasta, sliders, and decadent desserts. They accommodate all allergies and dietary restrictions and have many gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly items.
Wha...
2020-03-2623 min
Project E PodcastSaif Mustafa: Loop Cafe - On how Saif went from working at a food truck, to starting Loop Cafe, the value of working under a founder, and navigating the maze of DED approvalsSaif Mustafa is the Co-Founder of Loop Cafe, the popular community-cafe right next to DXBike, in Al Nad Al Shiba. Saif shares his journey of starting out in the food truck business, where he learned the operational aspects of running a business, how to come up with an effective marketing strategy, especially in this industry.
Saif was always working directly under the founders where he was able to pick up a lot of things pretty quickly, and today shares the value of having a mentor.
Loop Cafe is temporarily closed due to the global COVID-19 si...
2020-03-2531 min
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2020-03-1900 min
Project E PodcastRayyan Hassan: Keno - On The Keno Experience, what it takes to build a good app, and leveraging word-of-mouth marketingRayyan Hassan is the Co-founder of Keno. Launched in 2016, Keno is a Dubai-based on-demand car services app that comes directly to you based on your GPS location. With Keno, you save time and money while getting a premium eco-friendly wash.
In the past few months, Keno has grown rapidly and introduced its services in new cities including Al Ain, and Abu Dhabi, with plans to open in Sharjah really soon.
Rayyan shares his insights on scaling Keno's operations while maintaining the highest levels of customer service. It's clear from the get-go, that Rayyan recognizes his gr...
2020-03-191h 13
Project E PodcastHalima Jumani: Kibsons - Launching Kibsons Online, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and becoming a better leaderHalima Jumani is the Director of Operations and Finance at Kibsons International, one of the largest importers and retailers of fresh produce in the region since 1982. Halima launched the online delivery platform for Kibsons in 2016, which enabled the family-run wholesaler to service customers online at a fraction of the retail price. Today she talks about joining the business in 2007, the days leading up to the launch of the online platform, and what it takes to scale the operation to 2,000+ orders a day while overseeing a 500+ team.
You can download the Kibsons app on both android https://play.g...
2020-03-1238 min
Project E PodcastJulia Jackle: Creative971 - The 10 Step E-Commerce Blueprint to launching your e-commerce business in DubaiIn this episode, I sit with Julia Jackle, co-founder of Creative971 Agency. Julia graduated in Banking & Finance in Germany and lives in Dubai since 2011. Her former experience in Banking and Real Estate Sales for Emaar Properties has given her the competitive edge and attention to detail in order to create efficiency in business. She is the CEO and co-founder of Creative971 since 2016, the leading Shopify and Shopify Plus full-service agency in the Middle East.
Today she discusses how e-commerce and Shopify landscape changed, and shares the 10-step E-Commerce blueprint she designed to help her clients launch e-commerce...
2020-03-0540 min
Project E PodcastIbrahim Abudyak: The Smash RoomIn this episode of Project E, I've invited Ibrahim Abudyak Co-Founder of The Smash Room, Dubai’s ultimate de-stress destination! Since its opening in early 2018, The Smash Room has instantly become a hit with the local community, with residents from all over the UAE dropping by its flagship location in Al Qouz to Smash. The Smash Room offers everything from glass cups, to washing machines for you to unleash all your rage on. Even if your rage levels are at an acceptable average, you can still drop by for a one-of-a-kind experience! For a limited period only, The Smash Room...
2020-02-2754 min
Project E PodcastHaneen Asfour: Level Up DXBHaneen Asfour is an undergraduate student at the American University of Sharjah studying Design Management and is the founder of Level Up DXB. Level Up DXB is a startup aimed to create personal development events for the youth. Haneen saw there was a gap in the market for skill development and workshops aimed at the younger generation and she decided to do something about it during her summer break. Haneen also has 5 internships under her belt, a personal shopper of The Strategic Planners where her role is to integrate audits for several hotels across the Middle East and at 19 y...
2020-02-2035 min
Project E PodcastDiala Daoud: LaunchDXBIn the first episode of Project E, I've invited Diala Daoud the Co-Founder of LaunchDXB. Diala J. Daoud is a startup enthusiast who started her journey in the startup ecosystem 6 years ago in Lebanon. Initially seeking a part-time job while pursuing her master’s degree, Diala never thought that a job opportunity at the Center for Research and Innovation (a pre-incubator) at the American University of Beirut will change her career path forever. In fact, it was her stepping stone into the startup world that she soon fell in love with. After working for 4 years at the Center, Diala sim...
2020-02-2032 min
Project E PodcastThe Project of EProject E is a weekly podcast interviewing emerging & established, entrepreneurs & creators in the Middle-East. The "E" stands for Exceptional, Extraordinary, Entrepreneur. The guests will tell you all about their businesses, projects, and what it took them to get there!
I always admired the spirit of entrepreneurs and creators, going after their dreams and ambitions regardless of what the outside opinion may be on whether they will succeed or fail. They put themselves out there either way and choose to let the market decide!
For updates on the show, you can connect with me your host on IG: @mahmoudrpm and on Tw...
2020-02-2002 min