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Meet Charise Le: Chief Human Resource Officer at Schneider Electric!
Charise Le is the Chief Human Resource Officer of Schneider Electric and a member of…
Rehab Mazhar: A Girl of the South
Born and raised in Aswan, Rehab Mazhar is a force to be reckoned with. At…
Dr. Tania Dabbas on Starting Over!
Doctor Tania Dabbas is a strong female figure, she is a Project Manager and Medical…
Catching up with Lamaan on Healing Trauma & Cutting the Crap!
We sat down with the powerful Lamaan, host of the Cut The Crap podcast, founder…
9 Ways to Up your E-mail Skills!
‘By requiring employees to use appropriate, businesslike language in all electronic communications, employers can limit…
Never Too Late to Change Lanes
We have all gone through phases in our life when we truly felt that we…
Vodafone Egypt Celebrates International Women’s Day through Reinforcing Employability Opportunities for Women
In light of International Women’s Day, Vodafone Egypt is tailoring a variety of employability opportunities…
Catching up with Dr. Amal Esawi on Nanotechnology!
“My father loved to do things with his own hands and always followed a very…
Meet Riham Fouad: Founder of Dinari Communications
Riham Fouad started her journey in her last semester at university in 2006. As she…
Nadine Sherif Jewellery: the Perfect Blend between History and Design
Nadine Sherif is an award-winning jewellery designer whose passion always reflects on her powerful statement…
Ellie Home: Reviving the Beauty of Egyptian Craftsmanship
Ideas always begin somewhere, with Ellie Home, it all began in 2012. One day, Nahla…
Malaz Experience: From City Chaos to the Calm Countryside
Dina ElBatal is an explorer, a lover of nature and Flamingos, and a passionate soul.…
Mariam Satour: Spreading the Art of Embroidery One Thread at a Time
Mariam Satour is an embroidery and Fiber artist who started her journey with embroidery back…
Meet Randa Habib, The Female Powerhouse of Peace Cake
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Peace Cake. The…
Hand in Hand: Changing Lives One Prosthetic Arm at a Time
Mohamed Hatab is a visionary who wanted to change the face of disability in Egypt.…
Run and Climb Like a Girl: Mariz Doss
Mariz Doss can certainly be described as a jack of all trades. She’s a mountain…
Meet the Award Winning Young Filmmaker Sondos Tarek
Tackling issues from various cultures, backgrounds, and identities is key for filmmakers, according to 26-year-old…
Ambition Is Not Just a Career
Raise your hand if you ever experienced a scenario like this one: Person: So what…
Perfectionism Is Never the Answer
Whatever the question is, waiting for things to be “perfect” is never the answer. Though…
Sama Ramy “Egypt is the mother of the world, it needs to be a mother to the differently-abled too”
Sama Ramy is a 19-year-old person with Down syndrome. In her first year of high…
What’s Cooking? With Aida Shaaban
Chef Aida Shaaban has been passionate about food from a very young age. “Growing up,…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Layla Omar El-Farouk
Layla Omar El-Farouk is a brilliantly whimsical artist and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Places…
“She Feeds the World” Harvests its Success in Beni Sueif
PepsiCo Egypt and Care International, as part of their “She Feeds the World” Program launched…
Walaa Zoheir’s سوقي Scooter Academy: A Ride of Inspiration
Walaa Zoheir graduated from the Faculty of Arts of Ain Shams University. She later started…
Cancel Culture: Why We Should Cancel It
If there is one thing that everyone can agree on in 2020, it’s that ‘cancel…
Farida Said: Kitesurfing and Pilates Powerhouse
Farida Said is a 34-year old certified Visual Arts Teacher who shifted her career to…
What’s Cooking? With Farah El Charkawy
The lawyer-turned-chef Farah El Charkawy always knew she will have a career in food. “From…
Menna Hesham: The Real Life Dance Monkey
Menna Hesham is a 30-year-old ballerina, salsa dancer, and entrepreneur. After graduating from the faculty…
Reem Osama: Doctor by Day, Furniture Painter by Night
Reem Osama is the founder of ‘Reem Osama Art’, an online furniture store that sells…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Farah Emara
Farah Emara is a wonderfully vibrant artist. Though young, she has a unique and colorful…
Vodafone: Empowering Women Through #منصة_فكرتك
International Women’s Day comes once per year. However, regardless of the day or month, Vodafone…
5 Facebook Groups for Women You Need to Join
Have you ever looked for a specific product, asked everyone around you, and still got…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hend Seif El-Din
Hend Seif El-Din is a wonderfully creative artist. Her art speaks volumes about her distinct…
Imperial College Egypt: Creating Role Models
In these new and trying times, it has become very clear how integral education is…
What Women Achieved: Egypt Through the Years
In spite of the patriarchy that attempts to undermine Egyptian women, they’ve made remarkable achievements…
Johnson & Johnson’s Female Leadership at Its Finest
On International Women’s Day, we sat down with a female leader at J&J Egypt to…
7 Tips to Get You Through Working from Home
This past year, we’ve all had to make changes. We’ve attempted to survive this pandemic…
Menna Hassan’s Najlah: Celebrating the Inherent Power of All Women
In a society where a woman’s body is objectified rather than celebrated, Menna Hassan, and…
Menna Farouk: Jack of All Trades, Master of Everything
Menna Farouk is a filmmaker with an MA in Television and Digital Journalism and a…
Aya Mohamed: Taking the Environmental Science World by Storm!
When we first heard the name Aya Mohamed, Egyptian woman, and MSc. in Environmental Science…
Dalia Mobasher’s Fokhara Studio: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Dalia Mobasher was a highway-design engineer with a silent passion for pottery-making and a knack…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Dareen Akkad, Owner of What the Crust
Tell us about yourself My name is Dareen Akkad. My husband Ahmed Helmy and I…
“Adaptive” by Ashgan El-Abhar: Fashion for the Differently-Abled
In 2016, Ashgan El-Abhar established a company with a mission to raise awareness about accessibility…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Rania Elkalla Founder of Shell Homage
Rania Elkalla is an innovative inventor who has created a completely biodegradable alternative to plastic,…
Nadine Kanso Talks Design, Identity and Women Empowerment
Designer, photographer and entrepreneur Nadine Kanso is a role model and an inspiration. Her hard…
Feras Saeed: “Society sees that power resides in the man’s hand which is completely false.”
Feras Saeed graced our TV screens not long ago with his great performance in the…
Will Adele Like Being an Egyptian?
When it comes to judging people by the way they look, Egyptians are no strangers…
Corporate to Creative: Artist Diyala tells us of her transition.
Everyone tells us that it is important to follow your passion, but if you are…
Egyptian Deena Mousa won NASA and Google awards!
Not only is she living proof that age is just a number, but the 17…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
We Travel the World out of Passion, not Because we are Single
Living in an Arab society – more specifically the Egyptian society – comes with many…
Namaste! Women who Turned their Lives around by Teaching Yoga
It has been widely agreed upon that yoga does affect one’s life, changing it for…
A Mother’s Challenge: I Lost my Eye, but Happiness is A Decision
Shutterstock/ Dubova Every new mom faces a lot of challenges that either make or…
“Don’t Send a Bathroom Selfie Along with your resume!” Dear Job Applicant
For the past ten years have I met people from all walks of life sitting…
Rania Roushdy: Egypt’s First Wheelchair Using Model!
Rania roushdy is a 24 year old whose inspiring story has been featured all over…
These Five Egyptians left for a “Better Offer” Abroad, was it Worth it?
Yes, we know the economy isn’t doing great in Egypt. As a matter of fact,…
Did you Ever Wonder about the Stories behind the Mosques on our Bank Notes?
Last year on my birthday I wanted to do something different, and being a heritage…
Yara Goubran “I think every woman has been in this situation, torn between revenge and justice”
Yara Goubran, the stunningly unique actress known for her roles in independent films. The avant-garde…
Horrible Bosses The Egyptian Version
In my career, I have worked with great bosses. I am not going to talk…
10 Ways your Grandparents are Screwing you Over
Grandparents, the nicest of all Earth species, their sole purpose in life is to make…
The Relationship Goals We Should All Have
With a lovely picture from the cartoon Up in the background, or an old couple…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Changing the Job or Letting it Change you? Story of a Female HR Manager’s Life
In my 9 years as an HR professional, I saw a gender preference in job…
Hany Adel – Alive and Kicking!
Hany Adel’s star is rising in the entertainment business, much to his fans’ joy. Up…
8 Things you Learn Working in an Egyptian Call Center
Call centers are arguably to hell that humanity has ever been. The moment you walk…
Nermine Amer: Artistic Confessions of A Fashion Outcast.
Balancing three jobs isn’t easy, but when you’re as passionate as young Nermine Amer, nothing…
In-flight Shisha and Belly Dancers: What Would You Allow If You Owned Your Own Business?
We all have our daydreaming moments right after the boss has managed to piss us…
A PR girl knows best! The how-to of Public Relations.
Keep up with the Current Events Be the first to know any breaking news in…
Periods and Ramadan: How to Sneak in Food At The Office!
Ramadan was hard to endure back when we were in college and on summer vacations.…
Is the Multinational Dream Overrated in Egypt?
Dear fresh grad, Welcome to the business world. You are taking your first steps into…
Are these Jobs Extinct? Jobs on the Brink
If you’re a child born in the early 90’s then you’re guaranteed to have felt…
The Real Trump Card – Career Vs. Education
How strong is the link between education and career? Throughout my career, I have met…
Simone – A Woman With 9 Lives!
She is fun, fierce and fabulous! Everything about her defines girl power. She sings what…
A Guide for Egyptian Women on how to Balance Between Career and Children
After Egyptian women made their successful entrance into the professional world, the perception of the…
The Big Recycling Theory: Rewind, Rearrange, Recycle
The circle of life isn’t always a philosophical phrase, nor is it always religious. Everything…
Is it Ok to Marry a Freelancer?
The concepts of freelancing and entrepreneurship have invaded multiple homes in Egypt recently. With small…
6 Reasons why you shouldn’t add your Boss on Facebook
Social media is a huge part of our lives now. And some social media websites…
Why it’s Always Okay to Start at the Bottom
You just graduated college. You’ve got your entire life ahead of you. The world is…
Who Runs the World?
When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World! Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women…
10 Ways to Know if your Guy is Really Ambitious
It goes without saying that ambition defines a man and sets him apart amongst his…
Discussing the Macho Man Syndrome with Sherif Madkour
Love him or hate him, but you must agree that Sherif Madkour is a very…
People we Love – Asser Yassin
Through the vast array of actors in Egypt, Asser Yassin stands out not only for…
The Super Power of Multitasking – How women really do it
Most women are amazing at multi-tasking, both on the personal level and the professional level.…
How Your Workplace Goals are Your Own
Trying to continuously beat your competition at work is truly exhausting even for the top…
Working for your Dad… Dream or Obligation?
We all work for different reasons,but how and where do we choose to work? Do…
My Wife the GM, Millennial Version! What to do if you are your Husband’s Manager
You fell in love with your subordinate. You’re probably like every other working woman who…
Amina Khalil: “Acting is like a muscle you need to work it out all the time”
Amina Khalil beats out scores of young actresses in the Egyptian film industry. From concert…
Jobs to Quit Before Turning 30
30 is indeed a lucky number in many ways! I’ve seen milestones assigned to be…