From the Canadian Armed Forces to building a brand in Dubai - this is Maureen Hall’s story. In this powerful and uplifting episode, Maureen reflects on her early days in the UAE, starting a business from scratch by herself, no guidebook - just grit, vision, and relentless drive. She shares what it truly means to build a brand over two decades: from choosing fabrics and sourcing suppliers herself, to eventually hiring her first part-time employee, and then growing into a full-time team. We talk about the emotional side of entrepreneurship - the doubt, the persistence, the learning curve — and her advice to anyone navigating a new business. Beyond business, Maureen opens up about how she manages stress, and her grounded approach to life. She shares timeless wisdom on staying the course, pivoting when needed, and defining success on your own terms. This episode is a must-watch for anyone building something of their own, and looking for perspective, clarity, and courage.

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Procurement is often misunderstood - especially in growing companies.

In this episode, Abdulhadi, a seasoned procurement leader, shares why procurement works best when it’s involved early in the process, rather than being approached at the last minute to approve a purchase.

He discusses how relying too heavily on a single supplier - often due to time pressure - can create long-term challenges, and why a more thoughtful approach leads to better outcomes for the business.

Beyond processes, Abdulhadi highlights the human side of leadership: the importance of saying thank you, recognising effort, and valuing employees beyond just compensation.

From a financial and operational perspective, he explains that procurement is not about slowing teams down. Instead, it’s about clearly explaining company policies, speaking the language of stakeholders, and supporting teams so everyone can move forward together and achieve company goals.

The key takeaway is simple:
Procurement isn’t here to stop progress : it’s here to enable it.

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In this episode of Money Made Simple, I sit down with Tariq to explore how professionals and businesses should think about careers, marketing, and capital efficiency in today’s environment.

We discuss what digital marketing work really looks like behind the scenes, how marketing roles are evaluated and paid across different countries, and why salary comparisons - especially across the GCC - depend far more on company, industry, and impact than geography alone.

The conversation also covers how marketing decisions connect directly to budgets and business outcomes, how to manage stakeholder expectations with transparency, and why early-stage spending choices matter more than scale.

This is a practical, grounded discussion on aligning careers, marketing effort, and financial decision-making. #MoneyMadeSimple

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