Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.In the final chapter, my guest is Luma Adnani. Born and raised in the UAE, she

AMM Part 5 - Aida Murad: Aida Murad

Dec 17th, 2020 32m 49s

Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.In the 5th chapter, my guest is Aida Murad - start-up and philanthropic strate

AMM Part 4 - Raya Khatib: Qamar Wa Shams

Dec 16th, 2020 30m 40s

Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.In the 4th chapter, my guest is Raya Khatib founder of Qamar Wa Shams, a holis

AMM Part 3 - Zein Salti: Zenergie

Dec 15th, 2020 35m 28s

Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.In the 3rd chapter, my guest is Zein Salti - a certified Hatha & Ashtanga yoga

AMM Part 2 - Lina Khalifeh: She Fighter

Dec 14th, 2020 43m 18s

Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time.In the 2nd chapter, my guest is Lina Khalifeh the Founder of SheFighter, which

AMM Part 1 - Zaid Souqi: The Orenda Tribe

Dec 12th, 2020 27m 45s

Introducing a new 6-Part series in collaboration with A Minute Marvel, an online platform for artists and creators that tells marvelous stories one minute at a time. In the first chapter, I sit down with Zaid Souqi, founder of The Orenda Tribe

Freakin Healthy: Roy Koyess

Nov 5th, 2020 46m 30s

Roy Koyess is the founder of Freakin' Healhy®, the largest local healthy snacking brand in the MENA region by assortment on a mission to revolutionize the way we eat snacks. By introducing a functional healthy snacking system based on healthy,

Haya Bishouty: Haya's Kitchen - A tribute to Palestinian Heritage

Oct 8th, 2020 29m 20s

My guest today is Haya Bishouty, host of the weekly Hayas Kitchen Palestinian supper club. After meeting Haya at the Step 2020 startup conference in February in Dubai, I knew there was a captivating story behind her passion for food. I wanted t

Michele Johnson: Pitfire

Jul 23rd, 2020 50m 32s

This week's episode of Project E features Michele Johnson aka "Pizza Queen" Co-Founder of Pitfire, one of the most popular pizza joints in Dubai. Pitfire Pizza is known for its delicious handcrafted pizza along with pasta, salads, and desserts.

Ayman Ghanam: Projeto Acai

Jul 16th, 2020 25m 57s

On today's podcast, I sit with Ayman Ghanam Founder of Projeto Acai, one of the most successful Acai spots in the UAE with 4 branches and counting. Voted as the top healthy restaurant by Lovin Dubai, just this week Projeto Acai successfully exp

Farrah Matalka: Giving Joy - Building a better tomorrow by uplifting others, and finding joy daily by giving joy

Jun 1st, 2020 43m 29s

Farrah Matalka is a Jordanian Social Entrepreneur, a PwC consultant, and a social activist that works to make dreams come true for people in Jordan and the world. Farrah describes her journey starting the moment she was in school and decided t

Nicola Sayegh & Zaid Hamzeh: Trekaline - On building and growing an outdoor community while fulfilling a passion, alongside the regular 9-to-5

May 22nd, 2020 41m 21s

In this episode I speak to both Nicola El Sayegh and Zaid Hamzeh, two people who have full-time jobs and started their side hustle 3 years ago, Trekaline. Trekaline is an outdoor community of people who enjoy trekking and hiking the local trail

Khalid W. Abou Kassem: Guruvise - On fostering a knowledge sharing community, value-based pricing model, and new solutions for tutors in Lebanon

May 14th, 2020 27m 13s

Khalid W. Abou Kassem is the Founder of Guruvise, a tutoring network company that connects eager students with vetted tutors qualified to teach specific courses. Guruvise is based in Lebanon with plans to expand into new cities in the coming mo

Ali A. Said: EnvaTechs - On starting Amman-based innovative tech environmental startup, and what needs to happen to support the ecosystem in Amman (BILINGUAL Episode)

May 7th, 2020 23m 13s

Ali is the co-founder and the COO of EnvaTechs, a tech-environmental startup. Ali is also a founding member of the first American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Jordan. He has worked with international organizations such as FIFA, AFC, and

Tariq Abu Samra: BloomingBox - On 3 failed startups, lessons learnt the hard way, and never giving up

Apr 30th, 2020 54m 21s

Tariq Abu Samra is the Founder and Managing Partner of BloomingBox, one of the leading e-commerce gifting sites in the UAE. A very popular site in the community, Blooming Box offers a variety of premium products like flowers, cakes, roses, plan

Celine El Hajjar: NAFSI - Empowering self-expression and being, through sustainability and mindfulness

Apr 27th, 2020 23m 9s

Celine El Hajjar is the founder of Nafsi, a brand new sustainable fashion brand in Dubai. Nafsi is a brand sustainably sourced & ethically made. With an Arabic twist that puts you first, NAFSI provides an opportunity, comfort, breathability, &

Marc Cirera: Companies For Good - Why Marc came to Dubai, how Companies for Good started, and making an impact on today's society

Apr 23rd, 2020 21m 28s

In this episode, I sit down with Marc Cirera, the founder of Companies for Good social enterprise based here in the UAE. Companies for good are organizing several initiatives supporting the healthcare workers affected by COVID-19, and involving

Darine Al Ashy: A Minute Marvel - From Amman to New York on a journey of self-discovery, pursuing a film making career, and becoming a storyteller

Apr 20th, 2020 37m 35s

Darine Al Ashy is a TedX Speaker, and is the Founder of A Minute Marvel which is an online community of dreamers and doers telling their stories in one-minute video portraits. Sharing their personal experiences and stories in 60 seconds flat.D

Marcus Smith: Innerfight - On optimizing the body and mind for extreme performance, running 30 marathons in 30 days, and staring death in the face

Apr 15th, 2020 57m

Star of his own documentary "Fight for Every Breath" available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKoIgP3rFko, Marcus Smith aka "The Marathon Man" is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete, and coach. Driven by a vision

Sian Rowlands: RETOLD - On leaving a thriving career behind for a good cause, the effects of fast fashion, and ideas for a wardrobe makeover

Apr 9th, 2020 39m 42s

Protecting our world for us, our families and our children has never been more important. The latest developments with the global pandemic we're facing proved Earth has finally taken a break from all the pollution. The Center for International

Khaled El Masry: 199x - On starting the youngest digital marketing agency in the middle east, his athletic journey, launching a new project in the UAE, and a few words the youth

Apr 1st, 2020 43m 27s

Khaled El Masry is the co-founder of 199x Digital agency, an agency run by a team of, you guessed it - 199x-ers! Coming from Egypt, Khaled shares today his journey since he decided to come to Dubai, studying at AUD, pursuing his career in the

Diala Daoud: LaunchDXB - A message for startups and founders

Mar 30th, 2020 20m 19s

Diala Daoud the co-founder of LaunchDXB comes back on the podcast to share an important message for all founders and startups. LaunchDXB has taken multiple steps to accommodate the demand for its events and activations at this time and organize

Ghida Arnaout & Rami Rasamny: Life Happens Outdoors - On discovering a deep passion for the outdoors, embarking on a lifetime of adventure, and what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur

Mar 28th, 2020 1h 2m

Ghida Arnaout & Rami Rasamny are the Co-Founders of Life Happens Outdoors - The leading adventure travel community for the first time explorer. Tour du Mont Blanc, Annapurna Range, Macchu Pichu, Climbing the Matterhorn in Zermatt Switzerland, K

Necip Camcigil: One Life Kitchen - On leaving the 9-to-5, and how One Life is bringing everyone closer to culture

Mar 27th, 2020 39m 55s

Necip Camcigil is the founder of One Life Kitchen and Cafe located in the Dubai Design District. One Life first opened its doors in March 2016 as one of the first F&B concepts to open in Dubai Design District. It is set over two beautifully des

Tania Lodi: Tania's Tea House - On overcoming fears of starting out, running a business with family, and a word to future womenpreneurs

Mar 26th, 2020 23m 58s

Tania Lodi is the Founder of Dubai's most popular teahouse, Tania's Tea House. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road near the stately Burj Al Arab, the café attracts everyone from quintessential Jumeirah Janes meeting for a spot of gossip before colle