Ever wondered how English words slip into everyday Arabic?In this episode of Vision Voices, we dive into the fascinating mix of language and culture — from words like “influencer,” “fashion,” “podcast,” and “video game” to timeless expressi...

In this special last-minute episode, Lara spoke with Dean Seddon, CEO of Maverick, right after the Epic Content Workshop in Dubai. In this very honest and straight-to-the-point conversation about content strategy, AI, and the future of long-for...

In this episode of Vision Voices, Lara speaks with Lucy Chow, investor, futurist, board director, and advocate for women in leadership. The conversation covers Lucy’s professional journey in the UAE, her work in supporting entrepreneurs and fem...

In the new Vision Voices podcast serial, we dive into the heart of Arabic culture, language, and identity. In this episode, join Lara and Radwa Hassan as they explore the powerful meanings behind some of the most commonly used Arabic expression...

In this powerful conversation, Lara sits down with Nancy S. Habashi from Inlight Consulting to explore how emotional intelligence (EQ) is reshaping the future of business, leadership, and branding—especially in high-pressure environments like D...

In the new Vision Voices Podcast episode, from #Step2025 serial, Lara is joined by Chetna Chada, Founder & CEO of Silver Fin Digital, to break down what it really takes to build successful products. Chetna shares why many startups fail, the...

What does it take to lead in marketing, find your voice, and succeed as a woman in business in the MENA region?In the new episode of Vision Voices, Lara welcomes Heba Sayed, marketing leader with 20+ years of experience across IBM, LogR...

What if you didn’t have to choose one version of yourself to be taken seriously?In this solo episode of Vision Voices, host Lara unpacks the quiet pressure to simplify who we are — and challenges the belief that we need to fit into one ...

🎙 How do you build a career in AI without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of Voices Voices, Lara Varlamova spoke with Tina Valand, Generative AI Director and Co-Founder of Women in Alliances, to talk about the realities o...

Attention is no longer a byproduct of impact — it is the impact.This episode explores a quiet but profound shift: the replacement of talent with visibility, purpose with performance. Once, craft and vision were enough. Now, we live in a...

In this inspiring conversation at #STEP2025, Lara was joined by Reim El Houni, one of Dubai’s most influential media voices, for a discussion on visibility, confidence, and the evolution of content in the digital age.Reim is a Media Str...

Are you building a startup in the Middle East? Thinking about fundraising or dreaming of an exit?In this exclusive STEP 2025 conversation, Jacopo Pichelli from FTI Capital Advisors breaks down the real story behind startup acquisitions ...

In the new #STEP2025 episode, Lara Varlamova spoke with Polly Dhaliwal, COO of Enterprise Nation - the UK’s largest small business community. They talked about corporate-startup symbiosis and Dubai’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem.T...

Join Lara Varlamova at STEP 2025 as she hosts Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, for a conversation about the rise of the MENA startup ecosystem, the future of venture capital in the GCC, and what it really takes for startups to sc...

In this STEP 2025 episode, Lara is joined by Clara Armand-Delille, Founder of ThirdEyeMedia — a boutique PR agency working with top startups and VCs across Europe and beyond. Clara shares insights on startup communications, building brand autho...

🎙️ In this STEP 2025 exclusive, Lara Varlamova talks with Kushaal Devanahalli, Co-founder of Proximity Works, to break down the evolution from Generative AI to Agentic AI and what that means for the future of business and technology.Kus...

In this insightful interview, Lara Varlamova sits down with Ted Kemp, former Managing Editor at CNBC International, award-winning journalist, and media strategist, at #STEPConference2025 in Dubai.  📺With decades of experience acros...

In this insightful conversation, Jessica White, Global Growth Leader at Honeywell, joins Lara to discuss the evolving role of human connection in a digital-first world. 🌍🔹 How do face-to-face interactions impact global business growth?<...

In this episode of Podfest 2024, host Lara talks with Mo Khaldi, Podcast Host and creator of a new Arabic podcast exploring the history of the economy in the MENA region.What we discover in this conversation:✅ Why there’s a gap ...

In this episode, Tamara (Zubatiy) Nelson, CEO & Co-Founder of Barometer, joins host Lara to dive deep into how AI is reshaping the podcasting industry. From content creation to brand safety, advertiser trust, and monetization strategies, we...

Join the new Dubai #podfest2024 episode where Lara interviews James Cridland, Editor at Podnews, to explore the rapid growth of podcasting in the Arab world. Discover how Saudi Arabia’s video podcast became the most-watched globally and the tre...

Join Lara as she chats with Mohamed Helmy, a stand-up comedian and social media sensation with over 1 million followers on Instagram and 2.4 million on TikTok.In this episode, Mohamed shares his journey from live stand-up comedy to buil...

In this episode, Lara Varlamova sits down with Mais Mohammad, a TV host and podcaster, to talk about her journey from television to creating a podcast that’s uniquely her own.Mais shares how she keeps her episodes short and impactful, w...

In this episode, Lara Varlamova sits down with the talented Mehreen Munir, host of the popular podcast Karak with Mehreen. Discover how Mehreen turned her passion for cultural conversations into a thriving podcast with over 210,000 followers an...

In this special Christmas edition episode, Lara welcomes Mimi Nicklin, empathy advocate, keynote speaker, and author, to address a topic especially relevant during the holiday season – loneliness.While the holidays are often a time of j...