About From Corporate to CEO: A Bold Career Change into AI I with Wafaa Amal, CEO at Prisme.ai
Your go to podcast for all expats, entrepreneurs and professionals
We will be interviewing C suite executives, Managers and Business owners from different origins (Africa, Asia, Europe...etc) based in different countries to tell us all about their journeys
We will learn about career growth, new technologies, business endeavors, and life hacks,
Every episode is a new success story to inspire you
Stay tuned, stay curious and let’s spread knowledge
From Lawyer in Brazil to International Climate Leader: Reinventing as a Mother in a New Country
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
👉 If this story inspires you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.
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24 Jul 2025
Dream Big, Work Hard: Comfort zone, Sacrifice & Growth I with Nadeem Bhati, Founder - M I Interiors
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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16 Jul 2025
Lead Like a Human: What Every Successful Modern Manager Needs to Hear
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. 💡🌍
👇 Tell us your favorite moment in the comments! And don’t forget to like 👍, share 🔁, and subscribe 🔔 for more real conversations on growth, leadership, and purpose.
🎧 Listen to Tomasz’s story 🔗
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24 Jun 2025
Entrepreneurial Resilience, Reinvention & Risk Taking | with Youssef Ghalem, Founder & CEO Miratti
Youssef Ghalem discusses his entrepreneurial journey from the corporate world to founding Kezakoo and Miratti with Zaïnab Farah, highlighting resilience and brand-building in this interview.
6 Jun 2025
Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Reinvention — with Mehdi El Khachia, Regional Head of L&D - Capgemini
Mehdi El Khachia, Regional Head of L&D at Capgemini, discusses emotional intelligence and empathetic leadership in global teams, highlighting self-awareness and agility for sustainable growth in this interview with Wafaa Amal.
22 May 2025
Corporate Experience fueling Purposeful Entrepreneurship I with Eyad Baghdadi founder Syria Experts
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.
🎙Listen now:
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26 Apr 2025
From Corporate to CEO: A Bold Career Change into AI I with Wafaa Amal, CEO at Prisme.ai
In today’s episode of the Melting Spices Podcast, we’re joined by Wafaa Amal, CEO of Prisme.ai (http://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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