From A Corporate Job to Impact Entrepreneurship in the Middle East

What's Up with All This Impact? Nadine Explains

This episode is incredibly special and holds a unique place in our hearts at the Impact Talk team. In a rare and exciting twist, our beloved host, Nadine Zidani, steps into the spotlight as the guest. It wasn’t easy to persuade Nadine to share her inspiring story on her own podcast, but we did it, and the result is truly remarkable.

In this exclusive episode, hosted by Parnian Farnam, Nadine opens up about her journey, her motivations, and her vision for the future. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Nadine’s journey from being an immigrant in France to reconnecting with her Arab roots in the Middle East.
  • Nadine’s transition from the corporate world after more than a decade to focusing on impact and sustainability.
  • The motivations behind her entrepreneurial path in the UAE.
  • Advice for companies to embrace sustainability.
  • Nadine’s vision for impact in the MENA region, including challenges and success stories.

About Nadine Zidani:

Nadine Zidani is an impact entrepreneur, ex-corporate leader with over 10 years of experience, and a sustainability expert. She is the founder & CEO of MENA Impact, the first platform uniting the impact ecosystem in the MENA region. She is a renowned public speaker and, of course, the host of the Impact Talk podcast.

About MENA Impact:

MENA Impact is on a mission to empower organizations and individuals for impact in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the first platform uniting the MENA impact ecosystem, MENA Impact serves as a one-stop-shop, offering sustainability programs and courses, educational content, and impactful events. Deeply rooted in the region, MENA Impact understands the unique challenges and opportunities specific to the MENA region, tailoring their solutions to address these needs and ensuring the greatest impact possible.

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