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My name is Duronke and I'm a Cloud & Enterprise Security Practitioner. I help FTSE100 companies protect themselves from IT related risk.
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Manufacturing in Algeria: A New Era of Female Leadership w/ Abir Kerassa
In this episode of The Security Bench, I sit down with Abir Kerassa, a 29-year-old leader breaking barriers in the manufacturing industry.
Having taken the reins of her family’s business in Algeria, Abir shares her journey from a shy young woman to a confident, resilient leader in a male-dominated field.
She opens up about the challenges of managing a company, overcoming biases, and earning respect while balancing her academic and professional responsibilities.
Abir’s story is a powerful reminder of the limitless potential women have to shape industries and inspire future generations.
Show Notes:
00:00 – Abir talks about her international studies and how they shaped her leadership.
05:00 – Challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated industry.
10:00 – Building resilience and earned respect from her team.
15:00 – Managing a business and pursuing doctoral studies.
20:00 – Empowering advice for women to break barriers and believe in themselves.
Connect with Abir:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abir-kerassa/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/durowoleso/
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