Starting over in a new country is never easy—new language, new culture, new everything.

But for Márcia Dantas de Lima, it became the turning point of her life.

Zaïnab Farah chats with Márcia about her transition from being an entrepreneur in Brazil to becoming a climate leader in Germany,

Márcia’s story is one of resilience, courage, and reinvention.

As a mother, she not only built a new life abroad but also found a deeper purpose: leading projects in sustainability, biodiversity, and carbon markets that help shape a greener future for the next generation.

In this episode of Melting Spices, we talk about:

🌍 Reinventing yourself abroad — New Country, New Me

👩‍👦 Motherhood and leadership in expatriation

🌱 Shifting from law to a sustainability career change

✈️ Aviation net zero 2050 and the role of sustainable aviation fuel

💡 How women in climate leadership are driving equality and change

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In this episode of the Melting Spices Podcast, Zaïnab Farah chats with Nadeem Bhati, a business owner in the fit-out and interiors industry, to talk about the real side of entrepreneurship.

Nadeem shares his journey of stepping away from his family business, recognizing the signs of burnout, and making bold decisions to realign with his values and purpose.

We explore:

✅ How multicultural experiences shaped his leadership

✅ Why leaving a familiar path can be the hardest — yet most important — step

✅ The role of personal branding, mindset, and work-life harmony

✅ The emotional toll of ignoring your inner voice

✅ How to enjoy the journey instead of chasing vague goals

Whether you’re pivoting careers, building a business, or simply questioning the script you’ve been following — this conversation will resonate deeply.

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In this episode of Melting Spices 🎙️, Zaïnab Farah sits down with Tomasz “TK” Kropiewnicki — an engineer turned Management & leadership coach who now helps teams and C-suite leaders unlock their full potential. 🌱👥

We talk about: 🧠 Coaching mindset, not just behavior 🔥 Why so many first-time managers burn out 🤖 How AI is changing executive coaching 🎯 Designing a career (and life) aligned with your values 💪 And the power of borrowing courage when it matters most

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or planning your next big move — this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. 💡🌍

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💥 Quit his 9–5. Built an edtech empire. Launched a luxury brand. Now diving into AI.

How did Youssef Ghalem go from coding in a cubicle to crafting bold, purpose-driven ventures?

🎯 in This episode, Zaïnab Farah and her guest offers some real talk on:

🔹 Leaving comfort for creativity

🔹 Building when the odds are against you

🔹 Mixing logic + soul in business

🔹 Staying resilient when everything feels unstable

If you’ve ever thought about starting over, pivoting, or betting on yourself — this is the episode to watch.

🎧 Hit play. You might just find the push you didn’t know you needed.

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In a world where careers often follow rigid paths, Mehdi El Khachia chose something different.

From his beginnings in IT systems to becoming Regional Head of Learning & Development at a global consulting, technology, and digital transformation firm, Mehdi’s story is one of intentional reinvention—guided by purpose, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

In this conversation, we explore: 🧠 What emotional intelligence really looks like in high-performance environments 🌍 How to lead global teams with empathy in “follow the sun” organizations 💼 The bold shift from tech expert to people leader ⚖️ How self-awareness and emotional agility fuel real, sustainable growth 💥 Real case studies of frustration, invisibility, and toxic leadership—and how EQ can shift the narrative 🌱 Why fulfillment requires courage, clarity, and often… small, brave steps forward

🎧 If you're questioning your own path, feeling unseen at work, or curious about leading with heart in today’s complex world—this episode is your sign.

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What happens when a global strategist decides to turn his experience into impact?

In this episode, Zainab Farah sits down with Eyad Baghdadi – a senior pre sales Consultant and digital entrepreneur - founder of Syria Experts, a platform designed to connect Syrian professionals from around the world with meaningful consulting and tech opportunities. We explore how Eyad transitioned from a high-level corporate career into purpose-driven entrepreneurship — blending his expertise, his identity as part of the diaspora, and a deep desire to create positive change.

💡 In this conversation:

– How to align your corporate experience with your personal mission

– The power of the diaspora in shaping the future of innovation

– Behind the scenes of launching Syria Experts

– Lessons on building platforms that matter

— and last 🌍 If you’re at a career crossroads or wondering how to build something bigger than yourself, this episode is for you.

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In today’s episode of the Melting Spices Podcast, we’re joined by Wafaa Amal, CEO of Prisme.ai, a French award-winning AI startup.

This French-Moroccan leader with a rich background in engineering, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, shares her journey from the world of payment systems to shaping the future of AI.

Zaïnab Farah leads this interview to discuss career shifts, the role of women in tech, and the power of personal branding in navigating career changes — all through the lens of her multicultural experience.

Topics discussed :

Career Shift: From engineering and corporate leadership to entrepreneurship and becoming CEO of an AI startup.

Women in Tech & AI: Challenges and opportunities for women, representation in leadership roles, and breaking barriers.

Artificial Intelligence: Current trends, future impact, ethical concerns, and how both technical and non-technical people can keep up.

Bias in AI: Real-life examples of AI bias, where it comes from, and how to address it as users and developers.

Multicultural Identity: The power of dual cultural perspectives (French-Moroccan) in shaping leadership and innovation.

Global Exposure & Diversity: Lessons from international education and working with diverse teams.

Entrepreneurship & Resilience: The emotional and strategic side of leaving a stable career to launch and lead in a fast-moving industry.

Lifestyle, Values & Feminism: Balancing ambition, identity, personal growth, and navigating societal expectations.

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