In the season finale of the Quality of Life Podcast, Raha welcomes Cynthia Karam, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability for the Middle East at Coca-Cola. Cynthia is an advocate for sustainability, gender equality and empowerment, leading initiatives that have shaped opportunities for women across the region.

This episode is a celebration of courage, grace and living by your values. Raha and Cynthia explore what it means to lead with empathy while owning your seat at the table, even in male-dominated spaces.

In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Cynthia shares:

• What quality of life means to her and why safety, purpose and simple joys matter most
• How her parents shaped her values of kindness, humility and resilience
• Her perspective on inner peace and the small habits she uses to protect it
• The story behind Tumo, a pioneering women’s empowerment initiative in Saudi Arabia
• How she finds balance between motherhood, career and personal growth
• Her honest take on failure, redundancy and trusting the process
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to advocate for herself
• Why collaboration, not competition, is key to women thriving together
• Her motto: “Iron fist in a velvet glove” and what it has taught her about leadership

Cynthia’s story reminds us that true strength lies in staying grounded in who you are — and that you can create lasting impact without losing your softness.

📚 Cynthia’s Book Pick

Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho

🌿 Everyday Joys

• Long walks by the sea with a good playlist
• Journaling and sharing travel memories
• Dark chocolate and quiet evenings with family

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