From Freelancer To Founder! Focused On Business Growth, Personal Branding & Female Empowerment

In this episode of Inspired To Invest, I sit down with Lamia Tabina, Dubai-based entrepreneur, founder of Logo & Co, and creator of Chic CEO.

Lamia shares her inspiring journey from sketching logos for $30 to running a successful creative agency that empowers brands and entrepreneurs across the UAE and beyond.

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We dive deep into her strategies for building a brand that converts, the importance of personal branding for business owners, and the challenges and triumphs of leading a growing team. Lamia also opens up about breaking cultural barriers, empowering women to step into entrepreneurship, and creating freedom through virtual business models.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative professional, or someone seeking the courage to start, this conversation is full of practical advice and powerful lessons on branding, leadership, growth, and work-life balance.

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Lamia turned freelancing into a thriving agency business.
• Why personal branding is the key to standing out in competitive industries.
• Lessons from scaling a team and building strong foundations.
• The cultural challenges and breakthroughs of being a female entrepreneur in the Gulf region.
• How to create a business that gives you time, freedom, and flexibility.

Connect with Lamia Tabina:
Instagram: @chic.co
Agency: Logo & Co UAE

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📌 Timestamps

0:03 – Welcome & introduction to Lamia Tabina
1:09 – How Lamia transitioned from job-seeker to entrepreneur
2:29 – First clients, freelancing & the leap into branding
3:28 – Helping businesses with content that converts
4:20 – Why building a personal brand matters
5:16 – Social media focus: Instagram vs. TikTok
6:34 – Challenges of growing a team & agency culture
8:45 – Taking ownership & stepping into the spotlight
11:05 – Lessons on leadership & letting go of control
13:15 – Craziest entrepreneur experience
15:04 – Best business advice: contracts, protection & boundaries
17:08 – Vision for the future: Forbes, scaling, & women’s mentorship
18:23 – Backlash & breaking barriers as a female entrepreneur in the Gulf
19:10 – Work-life balance as a mother & entrepreneur
20:05 – Freedom, flexibility & the power of virtual business
22:07 – Lamia’s success mindset: goals, vision boards & manifestation
23:06 – Where to connect with Lamia Tabina
23:35 – Closing thoughts & subscribe reminder

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