In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Mazen Nahawi for a powerful, honest look at what it really takes to create something meaningful in a world full of noise.
Born and raised in a small town in the UAE, Mazen reflects on the early influence of his father, the deep impact of loss and detachment, and the painful challenges he faced navigating life as a Palestinian Muslim in post 9/11 America.
This is not a story of overnight success. It’s a story of compounding grit, failure, resilience, and belief over 20 years. Mazen speaks candidly about the humiliation of failure, the pressure of living up to expectations, and how he found strength in building a purpose led business.
We also explore his philosophy on leadership, legacy, and why trust, not gold, is the real currency of business.
Other topics include:
• Why success without purpose is meaningless
• The role of mentorship, community, and culture in personal growth
• The mental and emotional cost of being underestimated
• Why building something real takes far more than just ambition
This episode is packed with hard earned wisdom, emotional truth, and lessons that every entrepreneur, especially those building against the odds, should hear.
📲 Connect with Mazen Nahawi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazennahawi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazennahawi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
📲 Connect with Justin Maguire and Beyond the Business Card:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jussiemcg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire
Beyond the Business Card: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/beyond-the-business-card/id1785496837