Welcome to Culture Mapping, we are Anastasia and Konstantin, entrepreneurs based in the UAE and culture enthusiasts eager to share unique paths our guests have taken. In this episode we sit down with Alex Warren, a journalist turned entrepreneur and the founder of Zerzura Rare Books at Alserkal Avenue (culture cluster in Dubai). Join us as we explore his fascinating journey and his reflections on identity and travel. Alex shares his insights on living in the UK and building a small business in the UAE, offering a unique perspective on the cultural differences and similarities between the two countries. He also discusses the qualities he believes embody Englishness and why he believes they are valuable traits for everyone to cultivate. Cheers to the sponsor of this season - Flowwow, a marketplace where you can find flowers and presents for all the occasions. Use promocode CULTURE to get 15% discount on any purchase, it is available till 31 December 2024. Download the app: https://flowwow.com/s/CULTURE This show is created by storm, a podcast production studio, and movingo, an all-in-one platform for business setup & entrepreneurs relocation. Hosts and producers: Anastasia Davydova, Konstantin Koloskov Sound Engineer: Elina Bolshenkova, Konstantin Koloskov Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/yad.vzglad/ Jingle: Ziv Moran “Easy Peasy”