Every founder begins with an inner fire — a vision that feels alive, urgent, and deeply personal. But as responsibilities multiply and decisions become heavier, even the strongest passion can feel stretched thin. This isn’t a flaw or failure. It’s a natural part of the entrepreneurial rhythm. Passion doesn’t disappear; it changes shape. And in […]
Unlocking Hidden Value in Egypt’s Agricultural Waste Egypt produces an estimated 30 to 45 million tons of agricultural residues annually, which is a hidden source of value too often seen as just waste. For decades, this output has been treated as a problem: open burning (leading to environmental crises like the “Black Cloud”) or low-value […]
In an era where sustainability is no longer a trend but a mandate, few names stand out in the region’s circular-economy movement like Mostafa El Kabbany, the founder of Big Scrappers. His journey didn’t begin with an app, a pitch deck, or a tech office. It began more than a decade ago — on the […]
When I first pitched my venture in London, my voice trembled. Not because I doubted my idea — but because I was trying to fit a lifetime of meaning, migration, identity, and purpose into five minutes of English. In that moment, I realised something essential: a pitch is not a performance. It is an act […]
Being alone was treated like a problem but maybe it was the greatest gift we never noticed. In a world that celebrates constant connection, solitude has become the most misunderstood state of all. Society has taught us to fear being alone — to see it as a problem that needs fixing rather than a skill […]
Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Olga Sukhanova, and I am the founder of COLABB. COLABB is a Dubai-based commercial real estate investment and creative development firm. I started my career as a manager in commercial real estate. Over 12 years, my career trajectory grew into the role of a strategic […]
In recent years, Egypt has quietly emerged as a rising force in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup scene. With its youthful population, growing digital infrastructure, and increasing investor interest, the country is positioning itself as a regional innovation hub. But Egypt’s startup momentum is not merely a story of economic growth, it’s […]
The leadership everyone sees vs. the inner world no one talks about What if the key to becoming a more confident, resilient and visionary leader wasn’t just about skills or strategy – but about rewiring the beliefs that shape how you see yourself? For many high-achieving women, success on the outside hides self-doubt, perfectionism or […]
Joanna, your career spans law, investment, and entrepreneurship. Can you tell us about your personal journey – from building a successful legal career to becoming a trailblazer in global real estate? I am a lawyer qualified to practice in both the UK and the US, specialising in corporate, commercial, contractual, data privacy, technology and AI law, as […]
Today, there are countless hacks, tools, and techniques promising to help us reclaim control—breathwork, yoga, art therapy, sound healing, EFT, hypnotherapy, ice baths, tiny micro-exercises—all claiming to regulate your nervous system. After trying so many myself, and learning through coaching, NLP, and breathwork, I can confirm: keeping your body relaxed and out of survival mode […]
