Over the years, she has been actively involved in developing various programs, such as speech and hearing therapy services at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in 1998. She also introduced a Bachelor’s program in Speech and Hearing at Birzeit University in 2011 and played a role in establishing the Cochlear Implant Program at Beit Jala Arab Society Hospital.

She has also been part of an international team at Cochlear, a cochlear implant company, since 2009 until now. Her responsibilities include technical support, clinical support, and training audiologists in diagnosing and treating patients with hearing impairments both before and after cochlear implantation.

She tirelessly works to raise awareness and knowledge in the field of hearing impairment, emphasizing early detection and intervention, empowering patients, their families, and professionals to overcome the challenges of hearing impairment and enjoy full life opportunities.

“Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements. Leen worked in the United States in the private sector in insurance and financial services in several Fortune 500 companies. She later transitioned to work in the field of development and entrepreneurship and worked as a writer for several newspapers, focusing her writings on political, economic, and social issues in Jordan.

She won the Jacqueline Foss Service Award from the University of Texas at Arlington in the United States. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Economic Forum, and she is a member of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Global Compact – Jordan Office, and the Secretary-General of Global Shapers; an initiative of the World Economic Forum. She completed an executive education program at Harvard University titled “Leadership, Organizing, and Action – Leading Change.”

“Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements. Nadine Asmar is a motivator and coach for influential leaders. She strives to help leaders achieve clarity in their vision and unlock their potential in alignment with their minds, hearts, and wills.

Nadine builds their capacities comprehensively through various models and approaches, including Human-Centric Design, business modeling, cross-sectoral expansion, readiness for innovation and investment, leadership, and cultural transformation programs implemented through IES / INSEAD empowerment programs. Nadine offers her international expertise as a flexible business leader in business strategies and human capital development. She has been the main facilitator for Mowgli Mentoring in the UK, Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa for over 10 years, helping create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to grow in self-awareness, feel supported, and learn from shared experiences on a long-term mentoring journey.

In this episode, Lama shares her roles, upbringing, her thoughts on work and life, and her passion for working with her personality and her love for progress and technology. Join us to get to know a different aspect of Lama’s life. “Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements.

In 2016, Ms. Lama was recognized as a Jordanian delegate at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford University, hosted by former U.S. President Barack Obama. She was later selected to participate in the 2022 Fortune-U.S. program, which is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership.

She serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Also, she is a fellow at IMD Business School and also works on promoting digital transformation studies with a particular focus on leadership in the digital age and talent development with the necessary skills. Lama holds a Master’s degree in International Business with a focus on business development from the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy. ***This episode was recorded on April 6, 2023.

Her honesty and transparency in the conversation helped shed light on the true leadership role she embodies in her real life. Join us to discover a different aspect of Areej’s life. Areej Obeidat holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She has 18 years of experience in banking technology and finance, including digital transformation, risk management, sustainability, environmental and social governance, corporate governance, as well as Open Banking services. She currently works as the Managing Director of CRIF in Jordan, a company specializing in information technology solutions that is a part of the global Italian group CRIF. Areej has a great passion for writing and photography.

Her career as an early childhood educator paved the way for her future and fueled her passion for developing young learners. She has over 15 years of experience in early childhood education in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. Wafaa believes in continuous learning as it provides more opportunities and a stronger understanding, using the best ways to meet the needs of the students she works with. She founded her own company, “Kids Hands-On” which focuses on sensory play for children. Wafaa shares her experience as a mother, teacher, and specialist with many mothers, educators, and caregivers through the Instagram platform.

Join us to discover a different aspect of Sema’s life. “Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements. Sema Al-Najjar is a mother of three children; she founded three companies before the age of 30, she owns Mama Sema Studio, and she manages “Design Platform”, a platform that supports designers in Jordan.

She started her YouTube channel @mamasima in 2016, where she shares her experiences as a working mom with fun and simple videos and songs involving her children. Her channel has garnered over 80 million views and reached 500,000 subscribers. In 2019, she also launched a series of sensory games for children in the “Mama Sema Activities” book to facilitate indoor play.

She received the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards for the Middle East in 2013 for her project “Ekeif”. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sema contributed to fundraising for the King Hussein Cancer Center in 2014, where she was part of a team that successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising $1.6 million and raising awareness about the disease, the center, and its mission.

“Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements. Hadeel Anabtawi is a social entrepreneur who passionately works to empower children and girls, and she is the founder of The Alchemist Lab, a social enterprise aimed at empowering children, youth, and educators with future skills with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

She has launched various initiatives and companies, including the “Fun Ideas” company in 2006, which provided scientific and theatrical activities for students in cities and villages across Jordan. Additionally, she designed and produced the radio program “Of Course, It’s Possible” aimed at empowering children to face life’s challenges effectively. She has also been involved in supporting students’ education through orphanages alongside a group of women. She has been awarded the WE Empower Award, representing the Asia-Pacific region, for her support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. She has also received the DVF International Leadership Award for her work in empowering girls worldwide.

Hadeel was born in 1970 and studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Jordan. She earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Leicester in the UK. She is a certified life coach and holds the Women Transforming Leadership certificate from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. She is also a trainer for educators in interactive teaching methodologies, a trainer in effective leadership and entrepreneurship, and a speaker at various networks, including Pepperdine University and the University of Arizona in the United States. She has been selected to participate in global programs such as GSBI/Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Vital Voices for Global Leadership, and the Gratitude Network.

“Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements. Khadija has over 25 years of experience in the fields of tourism, aviation, retail, and events. She holds a high diploma in Business Administration from the Dubai Women’s College of Higher Technology.

Khadija Mohammed Turki began her professional journey as part of the first team that managed the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) in 1997. Later, in 2001, she joined the aviation industry with Emirates Airlines, where she spent 7 years as a part of the corporate communications team, organizing and managing Emirates Airlines’ activities and events worldwide. This included events such as the Dubai International Airshow, Dubai World Cup, Dubai International Film Festival, ITB Berlin, ATM, WTM, as well as coordinating numerous sports and corporate activities for the group. Before joining the Department of Tourism Development in Ajman, Khadija joined the Dubai Tourism and Commercial Marketing Department in 2013. She held various roles that contributed significantly to the successful promotion of Dubai as a family destination and an international business hub.

By the end of 2018, she had become a part-time faculty member and trainer at Dubai College of Tourism, where she contributed to the education and training of tourism students, passing on her practical experience to the next generations and helping to refine their skills. Khadija has a passion for mountain climbing, and her love for this hobby has led her to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro eight times in Africa and many other mountains around the world. She even attempted to climb the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, reaching the fourth camp at an altitude of 8,000 meters.

She discusses how she combined passion, hobby, and work into one cohesive journey. Join us to explore a different aspect of Yasmin’s life. “Different Space” is a series of interviews available on YouTube and various listening platforms, hosted by Dr. Areej. It unveils the human side that we often don’t see in many businesswomen, shedding light on their true personalities beyond the world of business and remarkable achievements.

She is also the co-founder and CEO of Palma Consulting, specializing in strategic management, performance management, business transformation, and digital transformation. Tamara has served as the former President of the Global Institute of Certified Management Consultants’ board of directors and is a board member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes.

Recognizing the importance of networking and support networks, Tamara was involved in co-founding the Women in Business Arabia network, which has grown to include over 45,000 members of businesswomen and professionals in the Arab region. Tamara advises numerous leading companies and women-owned businesses in the region. She is also a member of the VV100, a select group of 100 women highly engaged in the Vital Voices Global Leadership Network.

Tamara serves as a Certified Board Director and is currently a board member of the Jordanian Business and Professional Women Association. She also serves on the board of the Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), a leading electronic payment company in Jordan, Iraq, and Palestine. Additionally, she sits on advisory boards for several prominent companies in Jordan.

She has designed numerous consulting and training programs to support startups and small to medium-sized enterprises in their growth journeys. In 2009, Tamara was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State and Fortune magazine’s Global Women Leaders Program, receiving mentorship from executives at Accenture Company in New York and Chicago.

Furthermore, Tamara participated in the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship, which was called for by President Obama and hosted by the White House in Washington, D.C. in April 2010 due to her role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as her consulting expertise and successful professional career, which she has leveraged to benefit numerous institutions across various sectors in the Arab region.

Arabian Business magazine named Tamara Abdul-Jaber one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women for 2011. She was also listed as one of the Most Powerful Arab Personalities in the World by Arabian Business for the years 2011-2013. Forbes Middle East magazine named her one of the Top 200 Most Powerful Arab Women in 2014.