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Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem

Akmal Saleem

5 episodes

3 days ago

Fate, Kismet, Qadr - a complex concept that few can grasp let alone describe, yet this unexplainable invisible force drives us daily to accomplish the unexpected and realise human feats that others can only dream of. For decades I have been fascinated by the way Fate / Kismet / Qadr works. How it plays a pivotal role in our personal lives from childhood into adulthood and how it plays a pivotal role in our professional lives. I have reflected endlessly on how much power do we really have over our destiny? My name is Akmal Saleem - over the last 15 years I have been a venture builder travelling the world trading and learning different business cultures, having moved to Saudi Arabia 10 years ago I advise some of the world’s wealthiest families, sports and business personalities though my advisory firm Qadr Financial. Qadr for me is a complicated relationship between power and destiny because I have felt an interaction and interchange between power and destiny throughout my experience: whenever I have felt utterly powerless I found that destiny took over, and when I felt I had assumed power of my life, that destiny slowed down. This concept has been well studied and documented within religious and philosophical spectrums and we will be exploring these as they clearly play a significant role. However my focus and mission is to discover with my guests and audience the physical and tangible journey of Qadr that they have been through. This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures. I hope this podcast will overtime establish a correlation between power and destiny within a professional and business level. I hope to learn from guests their journey framed through the lens of power & destiny. On this podcast we dive deep in exploring power and destiny as an idea, and the impact it has had on our guest’s lives our guests being high profile sports personalities, business owners and leaders sharing incredible stories about how power and destiny has shaped their careers, opening opportunities for them which they never planned for and how they have dealt with and deal with the uncertainty that is powerlessness in the light of following a destined path and their perceived destiny.

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From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny

Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem

55 minutes 51 seconds

1 year ago

From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny

In this episode of Power and Destiny, I reconnect with Gary Blowers, a long-time friend and former Aston Stag, to reflect on nearly two decades of shared experiences. From roots in Birmingham to establishing new lives in the Middle East, this conversation covers it all: entrepreneurial highs and lows, moving between industries, and building a tech company from the ground up. Gary opens up about the challenges of tearing down his first successful business to pursue a passion project that led him to raise $10 million. Tune in for insights on resilience, reinventing yourself, and navigating the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship. Topics Discussed: 20 years of friendship and overlapping journeys Moving from the UK to the Middle East Entrepreneurship: Starting, succeeding, and tearing it all down Raising $10 million for a passion project Building a future in the tech industry Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro
02:54 – Do You Believe in Destiny?
04:02 – Early Life: The Beginning
07:31 – Why Spain?
11:01 – Major Wins & Challenges
22:41 – Starting a Marketing Agency
26:35 – Why Move to Dubai?
31:36 – Letting Go After 10 Years
34:16 – Facing Burnout
39:01 – Starting the Next Passion Business
42:53 – LVL: Addressing Health & Wellbeing
48:06 – Feeling Powerless
50:25 – Biggest Comeback
51:35 – Source of Inspiration
53:21 – Final Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Gary’s story – we’d love to hear from you! About the Guest: Gary Blowers - Founder and Ceo of LVL Wellbeing Gary Blowers' LinkedIn page LVL Wellbeing LinkedIn page Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial Visit the website at:

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