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Episode 21: Abeer Abu Ghaith

Spark Back — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Abeer Abu Ghaith is not only a social tech entrepreneur but also an influential speaker and activist. As the founder and CEO of MENA Alliances and former co-founder of StayLinked, she has dedicated her life to driving positive change. Raised in a refugee camp and shaped by conflict, Abeer leverages her entrepreneurial and technical expertise to make a global impact. Through MENA Alliances, Abeer is...

Episode 20: Dana Khatib

Spark Back — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Dana Khatib is a marketing and business management expert with a passion for developing innovative strategies to drive growth and success. Dana graduated from the University of Jordan in 2007 with a degree in economics, and her passion for marketing led her to pursue a career in this field. Dana began her career as a Marketing Coordinator for one of the big 5 distributor FMCG...

Episode 19: Josline El Kholy

Spark Back — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Josline El Kholy brings over a decade of experience as the co-founder of Jozee Boutique, a sustainable fashion brand based in Cairo. With a focus on designing modern, comfy, Boho Chic women’s garments, Jozee Boutique emphasizes Egyptian heritage and culture. Their garments are produced in workshops in Cairo and embellished by local artisans from various regions of Egypt, incorporating traditional embroidery and fabric weaving techniques....

Episode 18: Reem Al-Franji

Spark Back — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Reem is the co-founder and managing partner of Habaybna.net, an Arabic-language digital platform that aims to empower Arab parents of children with developmental disabilities and caregivers with the skills and knowledge they need to improve the skills of their children with developmental disabilities and help them improve their skills, with the goal of helping them have a meaningful life. As founders, Habayebna.net emerged from a...

Episode 17: Maha Manaf

Spark Back — Tue, 14 May 2024 11:51:18 +0000

Maha always had an eye for arts; as a little girl her notebooks were home to sketches of fairy tales and places she would soon come to visit. Graduating as an Architect in 2004, Maha began her hectic career and longed for another creative window. With her camera as her new sidekick, Maha saw the world differently through her lens; one without boundaries. Starting from...

Episode 16: Rola Mohammad

Spark Back — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:49:57 +0000

Rola Mohammad is the co-founder and CEO of ViaVii, an AI-powered travel experience recommendation engine. ViaVii relieves travelers from the hassle of finalizing the last leg of their trips. ViaVii was selected as one of the 22 finalists of the MENA Innovation Challenge of 2020. Rola is an innovative and performance-driven entrepreneur with a deep passion for products and over a decade of experience in...

Episode 15: Ruba Al-Zu’bi

Spark Back — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:34:00 +0000

Engineer Ruba Al-Zoubi is a Green Strategist 🌿🌱In this episode, Ruba shares with us personal and professional stories and observations far from the usual boundaries.✨ Ruba is a staunch advocate and a global leader in the fields of climate mainstreaming and green economy. She has enjoyed over 22 years in public, private, non-profit, and international organizations integrating environmental sustainability into policy and socio-economic development. Ruba...

Episode 14: Dina Abdul Majeed

Spark Back — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:59:00 +0000

Dina Abdel Majeed is the founder and CEO of Mothers 360, which she created to support and empower mothers in the Arab world through a mobile application that is considered a smart assistant for mothers. During her twenty-year career, Dina worked for several international companies, and what inspired her to create this platform was that she was the mother of two children. Through her experience,...

Episode 13: Rasha Yousif

Spark Back — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:11:50 +0000

Rasha Yousef is a Bahraini documentary photographer and founder of Qafila Tours Company. She holds a Master’s in Finance from DePaul University in the United States and a Bachelor’s in Banking and Finance from the University of Bahrain. Rasha loves traveling and documenting the customs and traditions of people from different civilizations. She has traveled to 173 countries and aspires to visit all countries in...

Episode 12: Sarah El-Sayed

Spark Back — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:22:37 +0000

Sarah holds a joint position as Associate Director of the Centre for Bioisotopes and Assistant Research Professor at the Sweet Centre for Nutritional Systems at Arizona State University. Sarah holds a PhD in Food System Sustainability, Distinction in Diversified Foods in Arid Regions, and a Master’s Degree in Traditional Tradition from Arizona State University. She is also certified in Biomimicry 3.8. She also held a...