Transforming yourself into a successful entrepreneur is like living in a thriller novel. Life is full of excitement, risk, difficult decisions and the twists and turns can leave even the most hardened business person breathless. When the hero (you!) eventually triumphs the sense of relief and achievement will be overwhelming. The protagonist in every good…
Interview with Alana Sorokin, Founder of Joseph & Alexander
Australian-born, London-based Alana Sorokin is the founder of Joseph & Alexander, a quirky, sustainable, durable fashion brand, laced with imagination. Having previously worked in estate and property at Knight Frank London, Sorokin credits elements of real estate specifically landscapes, architecture and interiors that she has drawn from and used as inspiration within the launch of…
Top 4 reasons to choose a co-working space
Are you a freelancer, corporate, entrepreneur or start-up? Do you find yourself working from home or tight coffee shops with bad Wi-Fi? co-working space is the ideal solution for you! By definition, co-working is the use of a shared work environment where employers and professionals can share resources, ideas, and knowledge. As new technology and…
How to become a Travel Counsellor
Family-friendly job opportunities for mums aren’t that easy to come by in the UAE but there is a brilliant opportunity for anyone who fancies being a Travel Counsellor with flexible working hours around your family…Travel Counsellors allows mums to have a flexible work-life balance and launch their own business in the dynamic and interesting world of travel. …
Practical Solution to Plastic Pollution with DGrade
Did you know that more than 2.75 billion plastic water bottles are produced every year in the UAE but less than 6% of that plastic is recycled? For World Environment Day, Women@Work wanted to highlight the award-winning company, DGrade. They are certainly breaking boundaries in the region by addressing…
5 powerful lessons from a CEO mums
If you want good advice, ask your mum. If you want specific tactics for managing numerous aspects of professional and family life while attempting to have some semblance of social life and maintaining your mental well-being, ask a mum who also happens to be a CEO! These women are true bosses in every sense of…
How to make a successful career change
Many people do it and have flourishing careers, but how can you make a successful career change? Previous generations believed in jobs for life and progressed steadily within their chosen field for 40 plus years until settling into a contented retirement with a healthy pension. That’s a wonderful thought if at the tender age of…
Startup business licence for UAE exercise professionals
With the UAE fitness services market set to be worth AED 3bn by 2022, it’s no wonder why fitness-related jobs have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Many people want to move away from traditional 9-5 jobs and become their own boss. Are you an exercise professional and do you have the right…
Training to be the best version of yourself
“Success is a journey, not a destination, and to enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship is the biggest gift you can give yourself”. The life of a mother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, and entrepreneur is an extremely motivating and rewarding one. …
Facing rejection as a female Founder
Starting a business? Get ready to facing rejection. From your first pitch to fundraising to growing your team, there’s no part of the entrepreneurial journey that doesn’t have a potential “no” tied to it. You’re putting your ideas and yourself out into the world — and frankly, few people are going to get on board…