Listen "#15 - The Significance of a Teacher in Success and the Beauty of Arab Cultures - Omar Ghanem"
Episode Synopsis
Omar Ghanem is a social impact genius, the co-founder of U-Light, a company that impacts 12,000+ families with access to energy. He’s raised $2m for his Web3 gaming startup. An entrepreneurial wizard with a crazy storytelling power that got him all the way to United Nations.
In this episode, we talked about the power of storytelling, the beauty of being in a collectivist, family-based culture, and the significance of teachers in our lives.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction00:08:08 - The Power of Storytelling and Being Stubborn00:15:42 - The Impact of ULite on People's Lives00:23:33 - Networking and its Importance00:30:48 - The Influence of Dubai's Culture00:38:07 - Influence of Family and External Circles00:45:49 - Comparisons and Grounded Values in Arab Culture00:53:08 - The Importance of Making the Most of Education Years01:00:41 - The Influence of Environment and Luck01:08:22 - Outro
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Omar Ghanem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsomarghanem/?originalSubdomain=ae
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In this episode, we talked about the power of storytelling, the beauty of being in a collectivist, family-based culture, and the significance of teachers in our lives.
--------------------------
Feel Good Tea
Make sure to get your Feel Good Tea tea boxes for 30% off using the code 'MAHREEN' in checkout.
https://thefeelgoodtea.co/
I absolutely love their tea boxes, their values, and their community. It's such a wholesome gift for your family, friends, or even for yourself.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction00:08:08 - The Power of Storytelling and Being Stubborn00:15:42 - The Impact of ULite on People's Lives00:23:33 - Networking and its Importance00:30:48 - The Influence of Dubai's Culture00:38:07 - Influence of Family and External Circles00:45:49 - Comparisons and Grounded Values in Arab Culture00:53:08 - The Importance of Making the Most of Education Years01:00:41 - The Influence of Environment and Luck01:08:22 - Outro
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Omar Ghanem
https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsomarghanem/?originalSubdomain=ae
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Follow Karak With Mahreen for more meaningful conversations on life, identity, and culture with fascinating individuals of the UAE.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karamwithmahreen
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karakwithmahreen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karakwithmahreen
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