In this episode of Steps I Took, Emmanuel takes us on an inspiring journey, starting from his childhood in Napoli to establishing his own tailoring business in Dubai. His story emphasises hard work, calculated risks and opportunities. Emmanuel sheds light on his experience with top-end hospitality businesses and how his upbringing helped shape his entrepreneurial spirit.

Topics covered:

• ⁠Leveraging hospitality skills to launch a bespoke tailoring business in Dubai

• Navigating and pivoting through the global pandemic

• Using faith to guide and transform life and business fortunes with a purpose

• Having a clear plan, understanding the market, and taking calculated risks.

• The challenges of entrepreneurship, balancing time management, tough decisions, and personal well-being.

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In this episode, entrepreneur Matthew Bridgeman shares his varied journey through event organising, business startups and fitness content creation. Having started a clothing line company at just 15 & hosted sold-out events globally at iconic venues including Ministry of Sound and Jazz Cafe, this one is not to be missed.

Key take-aways:

• Matthew's collaboration with GymShark and his journey of reviewing gyms worldwide

• The journey of selling out major events, showcasing Matthew’s expertise in event organisation.

• How setbacks, like venue incidents, have fuelled his growth and creativity.

• The idea and process of Matthew’s well-known drinking game "Bottoms Up"

• Touching on marketing, content creation and creating new business ventures

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In this episode of Steps I Took, Kirsty shares her remarkable story of evolving from a teacher to the visionary founder of "That Dubai Girl," which she later sold for six figures. She opens up about her mental health struggles, revealing how therapy and self-care became her anchors. Tune in to discover how Kirsty built a thriving community in Dubai and the powerful lessons she learned along the way.

Key Takeaways:

- Kirsty’s journey from teaching to creating "That Dubai Girl" and organizing major events in Dubai.

- How a family focus on experiences over possessions shaped her outlook.

- Her candid reflections on mental health and the transformative role of therapy following suicidal thoughts.

- The importance of building authentic connections, especially among women.

- Valuable business insights, including the significance of self-care and asking for help.

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