Welcome to The Creative Hustle, where I explore the world of creative entrepreneurship with a special focus on the UAE and GCC region. This podcast was born from the vibrant, thriving creative scene in the region, and the pressing need to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities shaping this space. Now more than ever, as the creative economy is gaining momentum, it’s time to spark conversations about what it really takes to thrive in this dynamic field.
Together, we’ll delve into issues like balancing creativity with financial stability, navigating uncertainty and fostering sustainability, while drawing from my personal experiences in launching ventures, hustling projects, and attempting to balance everything else in between! Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, join me in uncovering the human stories and transformative ideas behind creative entrepreneurship.
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Welcome to The Creative Hustle, where I explore the world of creative entrepreneurship with a special focus on the UAE and GCC region. This podcast was born from the vibrant, thriving creative scene in the region, and the pressing need to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities shaping this space. Now more than ever, as the creative economy is gaining momentum, it’s time to spark conversations about what it really takes to thrive in this dynamic field.
Together, we’ll delve into issues like balancing creativity with financial stability, navigating uncertainty and fostering sustainability, while drawing from my personal experiences in launching ventures, hustling projects, and attempting to balance everything else in between! Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, join me in uncovering the human stories and transformative ideas behind creative entrepreneurship.
ي هذه الحلقة من بودكاست عجقة الإبداع، تنضم إليّ رنا عسقول، الشريكة المؤسسة والمديرة التنفيذية المشاركة لمنصة خطيرة، المنصة الرقمية الإبداعية الجريئة التي تركز على النساء العربيات، و تُعيد صياغة السرد حول المرأة العربية، بالإضافة إلى كونها مؤسسة استديو نارا للتشافي في دبي.
تتحدث رنا عن كيف تُعيد خطيرة تشكيل صورة المرأة العربية من خلال الكوميديا، والصدق والطرح الصريح والعفوي. نتناول سويًا قوة الفكاهة في كسر التابوهات، وأهمية الحفاظ على الخصوصية الثقافية مع تسليط الضوء على أصوات نسائية متنوعة، كما نتعمّق في العودة إلى المعارف التراثية كوسيلة لإعادة الاتصال بالذات. كما تشاركنا رنا محطاتها الشخصية، وكيف تعيد اليوم تعريف النجاح في مجالات العمل ، والأنوثة و المساحة الشخصية
In this episode of The Creative Hustle, I am joined by Rana Askoul, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Khateera (خطيرة), a bold, women-centric Arab creative house and digital media platform, and Founder of Nara Healing Space in Dubai.
Rana unpacks how Khateera is reshaping the narrative around Arab women through satire, honesty and unapologetic storytelling. We talk about the power of comedy in tackling taboo topics, the importance of preserving cultural nuance while amplifying diverse women’s voices, and how going back to ancestral knowledge can help us reconnect with ourselves. Rana also reflects on her personal evolution and how she's redefining what success looks like, in business, wellness and womanhood.
The Creative Hustle
Welcome to The Creative Hustle, where I explore the world of creative entrepreneurship with a special focus on the UAE and GCC region. This podcast was born from the vibrant, thriving creative scene in the region, and the pressing need to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities shaping this space. Now more than ever, as the creative economy is gaining momentum, it’s time to spark conversations about what it really takes to thrive in this dynamic field.
Together, we’ll delve into issues like balancing creativity with financial stability, navigating uncertainty and fostering sustainability, while drawing from my personal experiences in launching ventures, hustling projects, and attempting to balance everything else in between! Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, join me in uncovering the human stories and transformative ideas behind creative entrepreneurship.
