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...

In this episode of the Veela Podcast, Lara chats with Frédéric Raillard, Founder and CEO of [Ai]magination and a creative visionary who is exploring new ways to connect art and innovation. They discuss how AI is changing the way we think about ...

Не секрет, что дизайн-интерьера в Дубае- это история, в которой много составляющих… Это и про меняющийся стиль и предпочтения, это и про то, как непросто сделать ремонт в таком активном и живом, казалось бы, хабе как Дубай. Это и про стремитель...

Катя Еланцева- стилист и байер европейского кутюра, профессионал своего дела, владеющий техникой определения типа через арт. Поговорили о том, как стиль это не просто про одежду, а про бренд. Как не потеряться в массе брендов, доступных в Дубае...

In this episode, we chat with Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, speaker, and author of the bestseller "Energize." Simon shares his insights on energy management and how it can transform your life and career. Discove...

Welcome to the Vela Media channel, where we explore the intersection of content creation, business innovation, and personal transformation. Host Lara Varlamova sits down with Dave Catudal, Co-founder of Lyvely. With a rich backgrou...

In the 11th episode of the Step 2024 Conference series, host Lara Varlamova sits down with Bassem Saber, co-founder and CMO at weareigloo.com. Dive into the dynamic world of B2B marketing as Bassem shares his expertise on leveraging inbound and...

Join our host Lara Varlamova in this insightful conversation with Vanhishikha Bhargava, the Founder of Contensify, in episode 10 of the Step Conference 2024 serial. They dive deep into the importance of starting your marketing efforts early to ...