Welcome to The Breakthrough Entrepreneurs Podcast , where we empower entrepreneurs to overcome burnout, balance work and life, and break free from negative habits and routines. Hosted by Mohammed Faraj, this podcast dives deep into strategies and insights that help you achieve lasting success in both life and business. Learn about actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you conquer self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelm while building the fulfilling, thriving business and l ...
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The Curation, formerly Radical Contemporary, is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah. We curate everything from art, fashion, and design, to culture, wellness and tech to present you with only the best brands, founders, products and pioneers.
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How This Powerful Habit Can Transform Your Life and Business
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37:58Send us a text There was a time when I wasn’t grateful for anything in my life. I used to wake up every day thinking about what I didn’t have, what was missing, what was wrong about me and my life. I kept asking myself negative questions like: ”Why am I stuck? Why am I not happy? Why don’t I have the dream life that others have?” Living this way ke…
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Use This Powerful Affirmation To Help You Successed Your Entrepreneurial Life
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21:23Send us a text As entrepreneurs, one of the biggest battles we fight every single day is not outside of us it’s inside. It’s in our mind. Building a business comes with ups and downs, wins and losses, good days and really hard days. There are moments where things don’t go as planned, projects don’t finish on time, revenue doesn’t come in as expecte…
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Send us a text Entrepreneurship is one of the greatest journeys, but to be honest – it’s also one of the hardest. There are days when you work so hard, you put in the time, the energy, the effort, and yet the results don’t show up the way you expected. You launch something and it doesn’t work. You post content and nobody engages. You reach out to c…
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Nour Monday Monologue [MM]: The Lost Art of Being Unapologetically You
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10:42We've stopped being original, and it's time to get our uniqueness back. This episode explores how to break free from the clone culture that's making everyone look the same and reclaim your authentic personal style. • The problem of "copy-paste" culture where everyone wears identical fashion items and adopts the same aesthetic • How constant social …
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How Your Environment Shapes Your Thoughts, Emotions, and Entrepreneurial Success
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32:31Send us a text Entrepreneurs often underestimate the impact their environment has on their mindset, energy, and performance. The places you visit, the people you connect with, the activities you engage in, and the events you attend are not just random parts of your day they are powerful triggers shaping your thoughts, feelings, and emotions every s…
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Uncover Your God-Given Gifts and Transform Your Entrepreneurial Life
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23:40Send us a text Every single one of us has been blessed with unique gifts from God, yet so many people go through life without ever identifying or using them. Your gifts are not random they are your tools for making an impact, living with purpose, and creating the business and life you’ve been dreaming of. The greatest transformation you can ever ex…
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Build Healthy Habits to Improve Sleep, Energy, and Entrepreneurial Success
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33:02Send us a text As entrepreneurs, we talk a lot about productivity, strategy, and building our businesses, but one of the most important factors that determines our ability to show up as our best selves is the quality of our sleep. The truth is, if we don’t protect our bedtime and create healthy evening habits, we set ourselves up for exhaustion, br…
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Eng. Mohamed Edris: From Real Estate Developer to Pioneering Visionary
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31:19What does it mean to create spaces where people truly live, not just exist? Eng. Mohamed Edris, the visionary behind Mabany Edris, shares how his journey from construction engineer to pioneering developer has transformed Egypt’s landscapes—from Sheikh Zayed to Ras El Hekma. Driven by the joy of turning empty desert into thriving communities, Edris …
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The Habits You Keep Are Building or Breaking Your Future
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27:17Send us a text As entrepreneurs, we often overlook how much our daily habits are influencing our future. Not just the obvious ones we track or schedule, but those small, silent patterns we repeat without noticing. The ones that sneak in because they’re visible in our environment, or easy to justify with the mindset of “It’s okay just this once.” Bu…
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Send us a text One of the most powerful habits that an entrepreneur can build is the habit of being in service. This is not just about providing a product or delivering a program. It’s about truly showing up for people, making a difference in their lives, solving real problems, ending their struggles, helping them improve their life, and guiding th…
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Nour Monday Monologue [MM]: Level Up Your Life Pt.2 and Become Magnetic
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11:02Ready to transform your life but feeling overwhelmed by endless social obligations and digital distractions? This episode reveals the counterintuitive secrets to genuine personal growth that nobody talks about. The most powerful life upgrades often come from what you subtract, not what you add. Discover why "leaving early" has become my personal ma…
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Why Your Dreams Need More Than Just Surface-Level Effort
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27:56Send us a text This episode is a straight-up, no-fluff reality check for entrepreneurs who truly want to build something meaningful not just in business, but in life. Because the reality is, working hard once in a while isn’t enough. Setting goals and taking action for a week or a month isn’t enough. If your love, commitment, and drive are just sur…
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Break The Habit of Comparing Yourself With Others
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29:04Send us a text This episode is a direct message from the heart and it’s for every entrepreneur out there who has ever felt like they’re not enough, not far enough, or not successful enough… just because they keep watching everyone else. We live in a time where it’s easy to scroll through social media, see another entrepreneur's lifestyle, wealth, s…
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Why Gratitude Makes You a Stronger Entrepreneur
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27:59Send us a text As entrepreneurs, we wake up every day with goals to chase, dreams to build, and a vision we’re fighting to bring to life. But too often, we forget to stop and appreciate the most valuable things we already have in our life right now. We overlook the love we receive, the health we enjoy, the support system surrounding us, and the gif…
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Send us a text I want to open up a conversation that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough in the entrepreneurial space and that’s the role our family plays in the journey we’ve chosen. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the hours we spend at the laptop, the meetings, the launches, or the social media posts. Behind every entrepreneur, there’s a hom…
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Send us a text Today, I want to speak directly to the heart of every entrepreneur out there who’s putting in the effort, pushing through the pressure, and holding on to the vision they’ve created for their life. If you’ve ever felt like things aren’t moving fast enough… or like you’re doing the work but not seeing the results you imagined yet… then…
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Never Give Up on Your Family, Build Success for Them
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26:11Send us a text I want to speak directly to the heart of every entrepreneur out there who is pushing through the grind, battling daily challenges, and carrying the weight of big dreams. This one is for those of you who know deep inside that you're not just doing this for fame, money, or status... you're doing it for your family. Entrepreneurship is …
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Surrounding Yourself With The Right Triggers
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30:27Send us a text I would like to walk with you into a topic that silently runs your day, controls your behavior, affects your mood, and shapes your habits without you even noticing it. That topic is triggers. Every single habit, behavior, action, or emotional state is initiated by a trigger. These triggers are happening all around you and some of the…
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The Rewards of Your Entrepreneurial Transformation
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25:48Send us a text If you’re like most entrepreneurs I speak to, you started your journey with a big dream in your heart, a vision of what life could look like, not just for you, but for your family and the people you care about. You imagined the freedom, the joy of building something that matters, the security of knowing your family would be taken car…
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How to Get Unstuck In Your Entrepreneurial Life
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22:57Send us a text If you’re an entrepreneur who feels like you’re always stuck in the same place, running in circles, exhausted by your own habits, routines and patterns… this episode is going to speak right to you. Because the truth is, it’s probably not your goals that are the problem. It’s not your dreams. It’s not that you don’t want it badly enou…
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Why Fitness Must Be a Non-Negotiable Part of Every Entrepreneur’s Life
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22:29Send us a text If you’re an entrepreneur chasing big goals, trying to build something meaningful for your life and your family’s future, let me tell you this straight up: fitness cannot be optional. It has to be one of your top priorities. This isn’t about looking good for social media or flexing at the beach. It’s about building the physical and m…
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Protect Your New Version From Falling Back to Your Old Version
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20:44Send us a text Far too many entrepreneurs start strong where they set goals, build new habits, overhaul their routines only to find themselves slowly drifting back to the old version of themselves. It’s a cycle that repeats again and again. They make progress for a season, then slip right back into the same old thoughts, feelings, emotions, habits,…
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Building and Running a System to Breakthrough in Your Entrepreneurial Life
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22:34Send us a text If you feel like you’re stuck, or constantly behind in your business and in your entrepreneurial life. It’s because you’re just trapped in old habits, routines and behaviors that don’t match the type of entrepreneur you’re becoming and serving you anymore. This episode is for the entrepreneurs who have big dreams but feel like their …
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The Truth Behind Building Your Dream Life
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28:55Send us a text This episode is for the breakthrough entrepreneur ones. The ones building something out of nothing. The entrepreneurs grinding and hustling day and night, pushing through the exhaustion, the loneliness, and the setbacks. The ones who feel like they’re giving everything they’ve got but still feel far from where they want to be. Entrep…
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5 Habits of High-Earning Entrepreneurs That Actually Build Wealth
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16:25Send us a text Do you know what separates high-earning entrepreneurs apart from the rest? It’s not always about having the best business ideas. The real difference lies in the habits that they practice every single day. Success at the highest level isn’t built on luck or talent alone; it’s the result of intentional actions that drive sustainable gr…
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My 5-Step Blueprint to Go From Burned Out to Energized and In Control
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26:51Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in your own schedule, constantly overwhelmed, stuck in a loop of exhaustion, and out of sync with your goals this episode is for you. I personally struggled a lot with this issue as well. As an entrepreneur, I know what it’s like to wake up tired, exhausted in your body, feel emotionally drain…
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Send us a text What are you committed to no matter what? This is an episode where I speak directly to every entrepreneur who's tired of inconsistency, drained by distractions, and stuck in the same cycle of starting strong but falling off track. If you're serious about building something meaningful your business, your life, your identity so you nee…
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Why Constraints and Boundaries Can Make You Better Entrepreneur
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33:56Send us a text Most people think freedom is doing whatever you want, whenever you want but that mindset is exactly what keeps so many entrepreneurs stuck, burned out, and scattered. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned the hard way about boundaries, constraints, and how powerful they are in helping you gain real focus and momentum. If you’ve …
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The “I’ll Do It Later” Trap: How Entrepreneurs Sabotage Their Own Success
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34:55Send us a text If you're an entrepreneur who's tired of setting big goals, dreaming big dreams, having a vision for the future and then falling into that same old trap “I’ll do it later” this episode is for you. We're going deep into the habits, routines, and mindset that keep entrepreneurs, high performers and business owners stuck, frustrated, bu…
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Protect Your Energy and Focus on Your Vision
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27:37Send us a text What does truly means to be a visionary Breakthrough Entrepreneur who doesn’t just grind & hustle, but consciously protects their energy, mindset, and life mission. We live in a world drowning in distractions politics, religion debates, celebrity drama, social media noise where many entrepreneurs are unknowingly or automatically trig…
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Energy Balance for High Performance Entrepreneurs
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23:21Send us a text It's coming soon! Support the showBy Mohammed Faraj
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Nour Monday Monologue [MM[: Curating Your Life & Finding Your Unique Voice in a Copy-Paste World
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17:18Authentic curation stands as a revolutionary act in a world drowning in sameness. What began as an intentional practice of selecting and editing life's experiences has morphed into a misunderstood buzzword—thrown around by brands without truly grasping its essence. But true curation runs deeper than aesthetic choices; it's about discernment, indivi…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Breakthrough Entrepreneurs, where go deep into a silent killer of progress distractions. Tailored for driven entrepreneurs, high performers and business owners who want to transform their lives and businesses, this episode reveals how distractions aren't just external interruptions, but internal patter…
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My 5-Step Blueprint to Go From Burned Out to Energized and In Control
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24:18Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in your own schedule, constantly overwhelmed, stuck in a loop of exhaustion, and out of sync with your goals this episode is for you. I’ve been there. As an entrepreneur, I know what it’s like to wake up tired, feel emotionally drained, and struggle to stay consistent. That’s why I created a s…
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The One Year Success Formula: How to Create Focus, Energy & Freedom Without Burnout
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35:31Send us a text Are you working nonstop, feeling like you're still falling behind? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the One Year Success Formula a proven approach to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs like you get focused, generate energy, and build momentum without burning out. You’ll learn how to stop chasing instant results and start building a…
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Building a Healthy Relationship with Music to Support Your Dreams
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26:44Send us a text As entrepreneurs, our daily inputs shape our output especially the music we consume. In this powerful episode, I dive into how music can either be a tool that fuels your dreams or a distraction that disconnects you from your purpose. You’ll learn how to stop relying on wild, unhealthy music that creates fake motivation and overdrives…
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Start With the Promise You Made to Yourself
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24:39Send us a text This is a special episode for you where I talk about a simple but powerful habit that can change the way you show up every single day starting your morning by writing down your goals and checking in with your deadlines and constraints. This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about holding yourself accountable to the promises you’ve …
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How to Rise from Emotional Setback without Breaking Your Spirit
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27:39Send us a text Have you ever felt ashamed, sad, or emotionally drained after breaking your routine or falling short on your goals? That moment when you slip up skip your morning ritual, miss a workout, or drift from your nonnegotiable list and suddenly you’re overwhelmed with guilt, disappointment, or even self-hate? In this raw and real episode, I…
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How to Stop Falling Off Track and Reclaim Your Entrepreneurial Power
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10:29Send us a text Have you ever set clear goals, knew exactly what tasks to work on but somehow, you still drift? You lose momentum, fall off track, and spiral into stress, self-blame, and disappointment. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in a behavioral pattern that needs to be rewired. In this powerful episode of The Breakthrough…
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Dr. Princess Alia Al Senussi: On Art Basel, Saudi Arabia, & Cultural Diplomacy From The Ultimate Junction Maker
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42:38The art world thrives on connections – between artists and institutions, across cultures, and through the passionate individuals who dedicate their lives to fostering creative dialogue. Dr. Princess Alia Al Senussi stands as perhaps the quintessential example of this connective power, described by Hans Ulrich Obrist as "the ultimate junction maker"…
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HUNA Talk: Faraj Abyad and the Revival of Classical Arabic Composition
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49:15What happens when a fourth-generation Syrian American decides to revive and reimagine classical Arabic music traditions from New York City? Faraj Abyad takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the microtonal landscapes of Tarab and Maqam theory while breaking industry norms with his original compositions. Raised in a household where the legendary …
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Send us a text You can have the best business model, the perfect marketing plan, the smartest funnel but if your energy is low, scattered, or off, none of it will matter. In this episode, I’m diving deep into something that doesn’t get talked about enough in entrepreneurship: your energy. Your real, daily, moment-to-moment energy. Not just the moti…
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Yasmin Khalil: KŌDO London & The Sweet Science of Scent-Driven Wellness
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34:10Scent has a powerful ability to transport us through time and space, evoking memories with just one breath. In this riveting conversation with Yasmin Khalil, founder of KŌDO London, we unlock the secrets of luxury home fragrance that honors both indulgence and wellness simultaneously. Yasmin reveals how her Lebanese heritage and interior design bac…
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HUNA Talks: The Intersection of Art and Education with Afra Al Dhaheri, Alia Hussain Lootah, and Janet Bellotto
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42:05A powerful conversation unfolds at Art Dubai 2025 as three visionary women share their journeys through the evolving landscape of arts education in the UAE. Dean Janet Bellotto of Zayed University, artist-educator Afra Al Dhaheri, and artist-founder of Medaf Studio Alia Hussain Lootah reveal the transformative potential of creative learning while c…
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The Hidden Struggle Behind Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur
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21:54Send us a text I’m pulling back the curtain on something many entrepreneurs feel and struggle but don’t always talk about which is the hidden struggle behind work-life balance. Maybe you’ve been there too. You’re in a season of momentum you're winning, making progress, seeing results and suddenly you’re overdriven. You go all in. Hustling. Grinding…
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The One-Hour Habit Loop That Keeps Me Focused, Fit, and Fired Up
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20:19Send us a text There’s a difference between how average entrepreneurs work and how successful ones show up. In this episode, I’m sharing a system that completely changed how I live my day my One-Hour Habit Loop. Every single hour of my day is tracked using a one-hour timer. Whether it's my morning routine, gym session, focused work, or even rest, I…
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If Your Habits Aren’t Tied to Something Big, They’ll Break You Before They Build You
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25:26Send us a text Today I’m sharing a lesson I learned from a mistake I made—and it hit me hard. If your daily habits, routines, and rituals aren’t tied to something big, something that actually matters to you… odds are, you’ll keep spinning your wheels, doing things that don’t move your life forward. I realized that when your actions aren’t connected…
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You Deserve to Be in the Room: Overcoming Self-Doubt Once and For All
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17:30Nour Hassan dives into the universal struggle of imposter syndrome, sharing personal stories and actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt and fully own your worth. • Understanding imposter syndrome as a sign of growth rather than inadequacy • Normalizing these feelings by recognizing they affect even the most accomplished individuals • Creating…
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Build the Habit: One Task That Moves The Needle in Your Business
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13:35Send us a text In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most game-changing habits you can build as an entrepreneur prioritizing the most important task every single day. It’s easy to fill your day with tasks, checkboxes, and distractions that make you feel productive but lead nowhere. I’ve been there. But the truth is, success doesn’t come fro…
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Ibrahim El Missiri: Beyond the Peninsula Transforming Soma Bay
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37:00From construction engineer to environmental researcher to destination visionary — Ibrahim El Missiri's career path defies conventional trajectories while offering profound insights into what makes extraordinary destinations thrive. As the CEO of Soma Bay Red Sea, El Missiri worked on the transformation of a stunning Red Sea peninsula into one of Eg…
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