Podcasts about rozan ahmed

Christian Louboutin opens up to Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 about identity, passion and building a brand worth $2.7 billion from the ground up.Background:Christian Louboutin's iconic red-soled stilettos have made him one of fashion's most recognisable names. But few know the story of the multi-faceted man behind the Christian Louboutin brand.Louboutin spoke with writer and cultural activist Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 about how his identity and upbringing have shaped how he approaches business. A major factor in understanding that identity was Louboutin's discovery later in life that he was actually the child of his French mother and her Egyptian lover.“To belong to different cultures, to different places makes you understand from the very beginning that the world has a lot of different points of view,” Louboutin said. “When you have different ethnicities, different cultures you're not divided, you're multiplied.”Key Insights:Throughout his life, Louboutin felt an affinity for Egypt, but it wasn't until his older sister probed his interest in the country that he was able to discover the reason why. “She asked me why I love Egypt so much… she said, ‘You could be looking for something'. I said, ‘Looking for what?'. She said, ‘Your father.'”Louboutin sold a 24 percent stake in his business in March 2021, a point he was able to arrive at through the work of many. As a leader, Louboutin doesn't accept all the credit for the success of his company. He explains, “When you're working with people and you respect them and you have everyone doing their thing the best because they like what they do, then you end up having a great team so you don't need to be a good leader.” On sustaining personal joy alongside professional success, having excitement in whatever he is doing is paramount for Louboutin. “I feel that passion comes first. And if passion comes first, you will never waste your time because you will always be happy with what you are doing. And if success is happening, it's a cherry on the cake,” he says.Despite his success, Louboutin never imagined building a multi-billion business — or giving up a stake in it. “I started the company three years ago with my two best friends, and I never thought of selling a part of the company,” he says. “I was not even necessarily interested in the fashion industry… I just wanted to have a shop with nice shoes. That's it.”BoF VOICES, our annual gathering for big thinkers, returns from November 28 to November 30, 2023, uniting the movers, shakers and trailblazers of the fashion industry with the thought leaders, entrepreneurs and inspiring people shaping the wider world. The entire event will be livestreamed for BoF Professional All-Access members. Register now to join us.Additional Resources:Learn From Industry Icons, Cultural Disruptors and Business Moguls at BoF VOICES 2023VOICES 2021: Live Your Best LifeFrom Tiffany Blue to Louboutin Red: The Power of Owning a Colour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the heels of selling a 24 percent stake in his namesake label, valuing it at $2.7 billion, Louboutin spoke with Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 about how his identity and upbringing have shaped his approach to business and life. Join BoF Professional for the analysis and advice you need. Get 30 days for just $1 or explore group subscriptions for your business.

The kabsateers sit down with special guest Rozan Ahmed ( @iamrozan ) a modern day renaissance woman and talk about life and cultures.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PassTheKabsaTwitter: https://twitter.com/PassTheKabsa#PassTheKabsa

In episode 36, I interviewed Rozan Ahmed. Rozan is an ambassador, advocate, activist, champion of the arts a cultural practitioner, and preservationist. Born in West London to Sudanese parents, her formative years were abruptly disrupted, when while living in Kuwait she suddenly became a refugee and her father and uncle were taken hostage when the gulf war broke out. As the youngest appointed editor in British publishing, Rozan joined RWD magazine and took lead in discovering, cultivating, and pioneering the UK’s biggest urban music & lifestyle publication. Throughout Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and more, Rozan developed a series of monumental campaigns surrounding arts and peace and has been recognized by the United Nations, the Government of Sudan, and the Government of Southern Sudan for orchestrating the country’s first celebratory concert highlighting the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Through her continued support and cultivation of African culture, music & fashion, Rozan launched ‘Africanism’-- a platform to redefine the continent’s artistic authority – at home and abroad. Continuing with fashion, and merging her humanitarian efforts, Rozan’s most recent endeavor (‘The Magic Drive’) focuses on sustainable luxury/tourism and ‘expansion education’ to ignite the creative potential of orphans and other children in crisis in Kenya, and beyond. To keep up with Rozan's journey check out her website: https://www.rozanahmed.com/ and follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamrozan/ For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/ To support the podcast, become a member @https://www.patreon.com/BLACKBROADSABROAD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackbroadsabroad/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackbroadsabroad/support

They say strength comes from within, so how can we as Africans collectively build the workforce of the future for the continent’s prosperity? In this episode, we speak to Rozan Ahmed, recently named one of the Most Influential Persons of African Descent, and a global powerhouse who uses art, music, and fashion to drive conversations that seek to empower the everyday African’s mindset towards greatness.

On 30th of April 2020, Sudan made history by criminalizing the act of female genital mutilation (FGM), a dangerous and deeply embedded cultural practice. Writing for Vogue Arabia, Rozan Ahmed, a Sudanese writer shares the background and history of Sudanese women fighting against this practice, and why she says change will not be instant despite this landmark law. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ******** Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

About Rozan Ahmed Rozan Ahmed is a visionary, humanitarian, writer, and much more. Throughout her life journey, she’s become a bold force for change. She advocates for the arts, a cultural ambassador, and exemplar of the African Renaissance.  About this episode Rozan Ahmed is a champion of finding your voice and living your authentic self. In this podcast, learn from Rozan’s journey as an immigrant refugee to a leading voice in the global African story. She talks about her experiences in Grime culture, moving onto the next medium, and the inspirations behind her various endeavors. Ownership of the African Renaissance is something currently on Rozan’s radar. What does it mean to be an African today? How can Africans be a part of the conversation instead of having labels thrown our way?  In this episode, we talk about: 00:00: Introducing guest Rozan Ahmed 4:19: The early journey of Rozan and “Grime” culture 9:53: Diving into Rozan’s early background in Kuwait and the UK; visiting Sudan and its influence on her 12:39: Bringing together her intersectional school of thought. 14:42: Discussing how she found her way across different mediums 17:15: Rozan finds her way to encouraging and championing local voices 19:19: What does owning the African story really mean? 20:55: Getting real about the financial aspect of what Rozan does 24:16: Being a disruptor before “disruption” was a thing 27:42: Choosing the service model over building wealth then sharing 30:11: On the African Renaissance, which Rozan sees as an ongoing process 35:01: Breaking away from labels and discovering your true self 38:36: What entrepreneurship really means  40:24: Equalizing the global African movement 44:11: The relationship between identity and economy 45:36: Rozan’s proper name pronunciation 46:44: Where to find Rozan and wrap up Mentioned Resources Rozan Ahmed Malée Zeze Online

Meet creative visionary Rozan Ahmed, someone who is a pioneer in the space that merges culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship, to elevate people into embracing their unique identities. She shares her story with Sally talking everything from Kanye West to the UN, to using her voice to promote Arab and African art and culture, to forming an organisation that gives orphans access to big dreams and possibilities. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

Rozan Ahmed is a “multi-potentialite” – someone who has multiple passions and takes pride in working across all of them, rather than having a single track. She is known affectionately as “Renaissance Woman” and her vision is to solve world problems through a combination of entrepreneurial, philanthropic and curatorial activity. Rozan is a champion of the arts for social exchange, youth development, and mental well-being, and believes that local creativity is the currency which will spur Africa’s return to economic growth and continental pride. We discussed Rozan’s diverse experiences such as her most recent project, the Magic Drive, which builds confidence in orphans by conducting fashion shows at their orphanages; how she used art and culture to disseminate the mandate of the UN; and her creation of Saudi Arabia’s first ever female super hero, Latifa. We talked about the impact of the Gulf War and how becoming a refugee affected her family. Finally, we got some practical tips on how to explore the African continent. My favorite quote was "the transformation was instant". To find out more about Rozan please visit her on Instagram or check out her website. A huge thank you to Naseba and the 2018 Dubai Women in Leadership Economic Forum for making this interview possible. And finally... we are running When Women Win’s first-ever give-away! You can win an original copy of Latifa, the first Saudi super heroine comic. All you have to do to enter the competition is leave a review for When Women Win on iTunes – and DM me a picture of it @rananawas. My producer will randomly pick one lucky winner on Christmas Day, at 12noon Dubai time. Good luck!

Lee Kasumba chats to Rozan Ahmed, an internationally established writer, creative director, advisor, advocate, and popular commentator who plays an influential role in leading new frontiers and shifting attitudes in the worlds of fashion and entertainment.