What is your current career stage and what can help you unlock your next level?
Over the last 7 years, my professional experience has included in-house marketing, creative strategy at global media agencies, and creative consulting for start-ups in North America, EMEA, and MENA. My work spreads across multiple industries like tech, fashion, beauty, food, and music with clients like Google, Meta, LVMH, Mondelez, and more. I'm a Creative Strategist at heart and rely on my critical design thinking to drive impact for brands through innovative storytelling rooted in creative intuition and data-backed cultural and consumer insights. Having lived in Toronto and London over the last 12 years, I've recently moved back to Dubai with hopes to settle and find my personal and professional niches. I'm hoping to slowly build a network of like-minded individuals and entrepreneurs that will keep me inspired and accountable.
Why would you want to join 1833/١٨٣٣?
I love being part of communities and building new meaningful relationships. My love for travel, art, and creativity, has lead to a hunger for belonging in highly collaborative and social spaces. Because I’ve moved around a lot, I’ve constantly been on the hunt for a global community of inspirational people. 1833 would allow me to continue doing all the things I love, around people with similar interests and passions, make new friends, and most importantly, learn new things. I am excited to bring my passion, colourful experiences, and creativity to the community. 1833 would be a wonderful home base in Dubai.
What are your creative interests? How do you spend your free time?
Simply put, design (in all areas of lifestyle, fashion, and home) and food. I spend my time cooking things that are equally delicious and pretty to look at. I enjoy making lists of new restaurants across cities I've lived in and those I wish to visit...there's more on my lists than I could ever hope to visit in a lifetime. I enjoy documenting my surroundings through thoughtless (read "effortless" but we know that nothing intentional ever is) photos on my phone. I like to take long walks in nature or through a busy city to think, dream, and plan.