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π In this compelling episode of Own It with Samina, host Samina Chowdhury sits down with Dr. Helal Al Helal, a transformative leader reshaping how freelancers and service-based entrepreneurs build sustainable, culturally aligned businesses across the Gulf region and beyond. He explains how cultural understanding and systematized frameworks can boost long-term success. Dr. Helal also elaborates on his creation of Zia Freelancers Canvas and its role in organized project management. The conversation touches on balancing tradition and modern business practices in the Gulf region, leveraging storytelling in branding, and the impact of AI on future businesses.
π§ Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury
π€ Guest: π‘ Dr. Helal Al Helal β Coach, Marketer, Creator of Zaria Freelancers Canvas
Dr. Helal Al-Helal is a Kuwaiti marketing strategist, educator, and founder of Zawya Community, a platform empowering freelancers and solopreneurs across the Gulf. With over 17,000 hours of coaching experience, he created the Zawya Freelancers Business Canvas to help individuals build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses. Dr. Al-Helal is the recipient of the 2025 Solopreneur Coaching Excellence Award and is recognized for reshaping how freelancing is perceived and practiced in the region.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
βοΈ How culture, identity & upbringing shape professional paths
βοΈ The story behind the 15-block Zaria Freelancers Canvas
βοΈ The growing psychological impact of AI on society
βοΈ How generational shifts (Millennials β Gen Z β Alpha) will reshape marketing
βοΈ How to balance tradition with modern business expectations in the GCC
π΅ Whether you're an entrepreneur, agent, or coachβthis episode provides deep cultural, strategic, and psychological insight.
πΌ Connect with Dr. Helal:
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/helal-al-helal-345920215/
π Follow Samina Chowdhury βΒ Own It with Samina:
π Website β https://saminasells.com/
π Facebook β https://www.facebook.com/BobLucidoTeamSaminaChowdhury/
π· Instagram β https://www.instagram.com/schowdhury/
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/samina-chowdhury-a9b35b2/
π Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
By Samina Chowdhuryπ In this compelling episode of Own It with Samina, host Samina Chowdhury sits down with Dr. Helal Al Helal, a transformative leader reshaping how freelancers and service-based entrepreneurs build sustainable, culturally aligned businesses across the Gulf region and beyond. He explains how cultural understanding and systematized frameworks can boost long-term success. Dr. Helal also elaborates on his creation of Zia Freelancers Canvas and its role in organized project management. The conversation touches on balancing tradition and modern business practices in the Gulf region, leveraging storytelling in branding, and the impact of AI on future businesses.
π§ Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury
π€ Guest: π‘ Dr. Helal Al Helal β Coach, Marketer, Creator of Zaria Freelancers Canvas
Dr. Helal Al-Helal is a Kuwaiti marketing strategist, educator, and founder of Zawya Community, a platform empowering freelancers and solopreneurs across the Gulf. With over 17,000 hours of coaching experience, he created the Zawya Freelancers Business Canvas to help individuals build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses. Dr. Al-Helal is the recipient of the 2025 Solopreneur Coaching Excellence Award and is recognized for reshaping how freelancing is perceived and practiced in the region.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
βοΈ How culture, identity & upbringing shape professional paths
βοΈ The story behind the 15-block Zaria Freelancers Canvas
βοΈ The growing psychological impact of AI on society
βοΈ How generational shifts (Millennials β Gen Z β Alpha) will reshape marketing
βοΈ How to balance tradition with modern business expectations in the GCC
π΅ Whether you're an entrepreneur, agent, or coachβthis episode provides deep cultural, strategic, and psychological insight.
πΌ Connect with Dr. Helal:
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/helal-al-helal-345920215/
π Follow Samina Chowdhury βΒ Own It with Samina:
π Website β https://saminasells.com/
π Facebook β https://www.facebook.com/BobLucidoTeamSaminaChowdhury/
π· Instagram β https://www.instagram.com/schowdhury/
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/samina-chowdhury-a9b35b2/
π Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/