In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann sits down with Assil Skaiky to explore how she stumbled into her passion and business without a plan, the lifestyle shifts and sacrifices that came with entrepreneurship, and her experience navigating self-doubt and serious burnout. Assil also shares what it was like being featured on Simon Squibb’s account, the mix of excitement and fear that followed, and how she’s disrupting the fashion industry by chasing her dreams and breaking away from the traditional mould.
Host & guest info:
Nicole Engelmann
Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.
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Assil Skaiky
Assil Skaiky is a fashion stylist and the founder of Moustadaam, a sustainable rental brand. Her mission is to show women that dressing well and caring for the environment go hand in hand. Through styling and rentals, she helps clients not only look their best but also embrace more sustainable ways of living — with the hope that each person carries the conversation forward, building a stronger, more sustainable world together.
Check out Assil's work:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assilskaiky/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/moustadaam/#
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/assil-skaiky-a921232b8
Website: https://www.moustadaam.com/
