Being a business owner is often portrayed as a masculine and assertive figure. A lonely rider, a warrior with a strong character, who crushes through obstacles and overcomes challenges with stoicism and determination.

What if you are a woman who believes that business is a way to help and serve others?
What if your friends and family members keep joking about you being a people pleaser?
What if you were born in an environment where women need to 100x their efforts to be seen and acknowledged, and still...?
What if, after starting your business and scaling it successfully with your blood, sweat, and tears, it takes a big hit with a sudden untamable economical crisis followed by a massive explosion that devastates your city?

In this episode, Carole Issa talks with Yusr Sabra, Co-founder and CEO of Wakilni, about how she faced the countless challenges of starting her business and driving it to success, creating an amazing culture and team amid the untamable economical crisis and devastating Beirut blast.

Listen to the full episode here 👇

Some key themes that Carole explores with Yusr:

• 02:34: How Yusr came up with the business idea

• 06:35: The defining moment that drove her to start her own business

• 09:20: What the early days looked like

• 12:05: The mentors who supported her along the way

• 18:12: The meaning of the word 'leadership'

• 20:08: How her personal values are reflected in her business

• 22:53: Her approach when it comes to underperformance

• 26:43: The biggest challenges she faced and how she has overcome them

• 30:50: Managing her time and energy effectively

• 35:43: A book she would recommend and why

• 38:35: A 30-day challenge she would throw to our listeners, a challenge that will create a high impact in their lives

And so much more than that.

About Wakilni

Wakilni covers the logistical details and gives you the space to focus on your brand and grow your business. This includes receiving and storing products, processing orders, picking up items, packing boxes, and transporting the items to the customer’s chosen location.

Our success is due to our vibrant and hybrid tribe of people, reasonable balance of price and quality, data-driven operations, and most importantly, our dedication to building long-term authentic relationships with clients.

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