In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, Justin McGuire sits down with Anam Ahmad, founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Hanging House, a leading experiential design agency based in Dubai. Anam shares how she dropped out of college and hustled through odd jobs, before building a creative powerhouse that’s shaping immersive brand experiences across the region.She opens up about her unique approach to entrepreneurship, embracing lateral thinking over traditional education, and turning early struggles into fuel for success. She shares how she navigated rapid growth during the pandemic, overcame major setbacks, and rebuilt her team from scratch, all while redefining what it means to lead creatively.💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why Anam believes lateral thinking beats linear education• How early challenges ignited her entrepreneurial spirit• Key moments that shaped her unconventional career path• Lessons learned from scaling The Hanging House during COVID• Strategies for overcoming setbacks and leading with resilienceThis episode serves as a reminder that success comes from creativity, courage, and relentless hustle, not just a traditional path.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories that go beyond the business card.📲 Connect with Anam Ahmad: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anam-ahmad-6a1743ab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehanginghouse/ Website: https://www.thehanginghouse.com/ 📲 Follow Justin McGuire: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jussiemcg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire 📲 Follow 7-Figure Recruitment: Website: https://7figurerecruitment.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-figure-recruitment-scaling-systems/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7figuresrec/ 📲 Stay Connected with MCG Talent: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcg_talent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgtalent/