Theme: Rising Phoenix

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American University in Cairo
Street 90 South, New Cairo
Cairo, Al Qāhirah, 11835
Egypt

Aly Osman

Entrepreneur

He can be best described as creative, inspirational, and determined, Aly Osman is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and a rising influencer. In our interview with him, he tells us his journey as an entrepreneur, how he started his own business at a young age and became a motivational speaker.

Asmaa Galal

Actress

Asmaa Galal is a rising young Actress.

Carina Youssef

Nutritionist

Carina Youssef is a licensed dietitian with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the Lebanese American University of Beirut. I also have a master’s degree and officially certified in Food Safety. I have worked and applied my studies in a hospital in Lebanon in which I have worked closely with various patients who have diabetes, kidney/Liver problems, patients on dialysis, maternity patients, cardiac diseases and other health related problems.

Carmen Soliman

Musician

Carmen Soliman is an Egyptian singer. Soliman won the first season of Arab Idol in 2012 broadcast live on MBC, winning a recording contract with Platinum Records. After grueling rounds of televised eliminations, and critical evaluations by celebrity judges Ragheb Alama, Nancy Ajram, Ahlam and Egyptian music producer Hassan El Chefai, Carmen Soliman prevailed against all other contestants to become the first winner of the hit series on 24 March 2012 with the highest number of votes. Her first single, "Kalam Kalam" was released on 4 March 2013 jumping to No. 1 on the Egyptian charts, and her first album was released in January 2014. Carmen followed with numerous hit singles, including "Akhbari" and "Azama Ala Azama" a trio with fellow Idol contestants, Dounia Batma and Youssef Arafat.

Farida ElSharkawy

Student

At the age of 17, she became the First Egyptian Teenager to ever reach Mt. Everest B.C (5,300m). Her highest mountain altitude before Everest BC expedition was 2,280m above sea level. she is an active athlete in sports and running, I apparently run marathons for a cause. Her last run was 10K for (Cardiovascular diseases) and she used to be a professional basketball player. Also, she is the ambassador for a US brand for active modest sports wear.

Ismael Shehab

Entrepreneur

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Layla Ghaleb

Choreographer and teacher

Graduate of AUC, Choreographer and dancer who is known for her variety of classes and performances around the country. With training and education at the Urban Dance Camp in Germany, she has continued to pursue her career as a dancer and choreographer.

Logina Salah

CEO

My name is Logina Salah and I graduated and licensed from Beverly International Beauty School in New York for cosmetics. I’m an expert in applying make-up for those who would like to try and experience new looks. I apply make up and prosthetics for fashion, beauty, and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry.

Mahmoud Maihoob

Teacher

An experienced TEFL certified Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Strong education professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Marketing/Marketing Management from Modern Science and Arts University.

Mostafa AbdelMohiman

Trainer

A Gamification designer expert who masters the art of humanizing the learning experiences and accelerating the positive transformation of human potentials using innovative gamified designs. Hymna is an accredited Learner experience Facilitation from Sega Group and a certified professional coach from ICF – ACTP. He has empowered his influencing journey with a vast array of studies; Certified Marketing Diploma from AUC, Enneagram from the International Enneagram Association (IEA), and currently finalizing his Educational leadership diploma from AUC along with acquiring the professional certified coach (PCC) accreditation from ICF. He got his Gamification Apprentice certificate from Sententia Games and have been rocking his way till winning the 2nd place in the international gamification conference. Hymna works as a trainer, coach, learning experience designer and a marketer, and make sure to involve the art of gamification he acquired into every single job he handles.

Omar El Galla

Athlete

Omar is the first Egyptian to run the length of Egypt; running 1,500 km solo and unsupported from the south at Abu Simbel to the north at Alexandria in 36 days, averaging a distance of one full marathon a day. Prior to that, He cycled 6,500 km, likewise solo and unsupported around Egypt in 65 days. For both adventures, Omar has been known for his self-imposed rule of zero-cost accommodation by choosing to wild camp and rely on locals to host him along the way instead of staying at hotels and hostels.

Omar Tarek

Omar is an aspiring Musician

Tarek Sabry

Actor

After graduating from the school of Engineering and managing many successful projects it was not enough for him, later he persuade a career in TV hosting and afterwards moved to the big screen to star on many fan favorite movies and tv shows.

Tasneem Elaidy

Tasneem is an aspiring musician

Ute Devika

Laughter Yoga Teacher and Wellness Therapist

Highly results driven Coach utilizing innovative & science based methodologies to reduce stress and build resilience. I am passionately assisting people to live more productive & fulfilling lives. My unique approach supports people to shift their emotions into more uplifting states which allows them to perform at their best while feeling way better. This integrates methods from East & West, such as the HeartMath system, Appreciative Inquiry, Coaching as well as Laughter Yoga and Wellness Therapy. HeartMath is a unique system based on decades of rigorous research, cutting-edge programs & technology for people of all ages and backgrounds interested in peak performance, personal & professional development and improved health. It is internationally recognized for it's simple & effective solutions that have helped over 5 million people worldwide to transform stress.

Yasmin Yousri

Style Coach/Art Director

Style Coach 3 times cancer survivor

Yehia Maklad

Consultant

CONNECT Connect I have almost 12 years in the field of Training and Development and Organizational Development, and I have launched the In-house Training methodology in different companies, and delivered more that 66 workshops and training sessions, as am a certified Trainer from RITI. I have also the exposure in the Performance Management field in different industries such as: construction, telecommunication and Internet services, and Banking.