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 […]
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do As a qualified Personal Stylist, I help busy women regain their confidence, rediscover their unique style and feel amazing in the body they have now. I style women of all body types and am passionate about helping busy women be the best version of themselves […]
Leaving the certainty of a corporate role to build something of your own can feel exhilarating, daunting, and liberating all at once. For many, the corporate world offers structure, security, and brand recognition, while entrepreneurship is filled with risk, ambiguity, and a blank canvas. But making this leap successfully isn’t about abandoning what you’ve learned […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I was born and raised in Delhi, where I developed an early passion for technology and innovation. This interest led me to pursue studies in Information Technology and begin my professional journey with esteemed organizations such as the Times of India and S. Chand Group. Over time, my […]
