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No One Talks About How Expensive Being a Bridesmaid Is, So I Am

“Wedding season is upon us” is a phrase I don’t really find applicable in Egypt. It’s wedding season all…

The Valuable Lessons I Learned from Failing as an Entrepreneur

It all started in 2013 when I decided to leave the corporate world and switch to entrepreneurship. Back then…

What You Need to Know About Power Harassment in the Workplace

Let’s talk about power moves and how they subtly surround you in your place of employment. Some of you…

How Humor Equates to Money in Egyptian Advertising

Egyptian culture is filled with color and vivid personalities. People are generally outspoken and friendly with one another, which…

Here’s to All the Women Who Never Got a Chance at the Workplace

I’m angry. Every single cell of my body is infuriated, and there is nothing I can do about it…

An Open Letter to Psychology Clinics in Cairo

I don’t know if it’s just me, or is mental health treated like an absolute joke in this country?…

Can You Ever Have a Successful Career Without a College Degree?

Starting from kindergarten until your very last growing moment, your teachers, parents and basically everyone you know will preach the…

How My Life Changed Through Ownership and Responsibility

They say when it rains it pours and let me tell you, right now, in my world; it happens…

The Subtle Sexism of Our Workplace Culture

A few weeks ago, my aunt – a boss-lady single mama, occupying a senior managerial position – told me…

How the Elves App Helped Me Become Less Anxious

Oh, anxiety! How you manage to come creepin’ on literally anything I do and make sure that I feel…