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ABOUT AMBAREEN
Ambareen Musa, originally from Mauritius and based in the UAE, is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Souqalmal.com, a leading financial comparison platform. She has an MBA from INSEAD and has pioneered financial education and management through her ventures. Ambareen's career has spanned across continents and sectors, including stints at GE Money and MasterCard Middle East. She is driven by a vision to improve financial literacy and freedom in the region, contributing to its economic development. She’s also a committed parent, integrating life lessons from parenting into her leadership style, emphasizing empathy, responsibility, and growth.
SUCCESS IS FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN NO MATTER WHAT FIELD OR INDUSTRY OR PLACE YOU ARE AT IN LIFE.
Ambareen Musa
AMBAREEN IN A NUTSHELL
CEO
Yabi
area of expertise
Finance / Banking / Investment / Accounting Mauritius 🇲🇺
companies Ambareen has worked for
AMBAREEN AS A LEADER
Ambareen believes that success is defined by the freedom to choose one's path, whether in career, life, or personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of growth at every stage, maintaining that age is just a number and continuous improvement is vital. For her, true success lies in empowering others, taking responsibility, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Leadership is not bossiness.
Great leaders bring their team with them along the way.
The future of leadership is personalisation.
When I think of a leader, I think of Micheal Miebach (CEO of Mastercard).
TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN. BRING IN THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR YOUR BUSINESS, NOT JUST THE STRONG CANDIDATES.
Ambareen Musa
AMBAREEN ON OVERCOMING CULTURAL BARRIERS
Ambareen faced significant cultural challenges, especially coming from a society where women were expected to focus on family rather than careers. Her determination to push past societal expectations and focus on financial independence was crucial. Ambareen's journey from Mauritius to the Middle East, where she overcame gender biases and built successful ventures, showcases her resilience and vision. She tackled these challenges by staying true to her belief in her abilities and building supportive communities wherever she went.
AMBAREEN ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Navigating work-life balance as an entrepreneur and mother is challenging. Ambareen emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with a strong team to depend on. She prioritizes physical and mental health through sports, reading, and therapy. Ambareen's policy of enforced holidays for her team ensures that everyone, including herself, can switch off and rejuvenate. This holistic approach to well-being, coupled with her adaptability to changing priorities, keeps her balanced and effective in both personal and professional life.
THE BETTER I AM MYSELF, THE MORE SERENE I AM WITH MYSELF, THE MORE THE KIDS AND THE BUSINESS BENEFIT FROM IT.
Ambareen on becoming a better leader
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