From Surviving to Thriving

For solo entrepreneurs and home-based businesses being a part of a professional community is motivating and supportive. In VBNetwork we care about each member's success. This event's purpose is to create business connections and to help to remove some barriers and fears that small business owners can experience. 

VBN has invited special guests - professionals in their fields - and asked them to talk to our community from the point of view to share their expertise and experience in business.

Ibrahim Mango, Life Coach and Positive Psychology practitioner (MSc)

Topic: Flexible Optimism

Optimism improves health, enhances relationships, and promotes success. However, in some cases using optimism can be dangerous, and pessimism is a better strategy. At the end of this interactive tester workshop, attendants will know the difference between optimism and pessimism, and which situations require which strategy.

Hind-Lara Mango, Publisher & Managing Director at Al-Marji Publications

Topic: To Be or Not To Be

Amani Qaddoumi, Brand Designer & Strategist, Founder CEO of Alb

Topic: Let’s Talk Branding

Pulling from her personal experience as a brand designer and strategist, Amani will explain what branding is all about, and how to create a strong brand to take your business forward and grow by design.

Dareen Alkotob, Emotional Fitness Coach & Speaker

Topic: Mindset

Your skill set might get you places, but it’s your MINDSET that will help you grow your business!

Join me to learn how you can work on your mindset and THRIVE!

Nadia Shahin, GM at Amin Kawar & Sons Co.

Topic: Success Story

The journey of 35-plus years which led Nadia to a leadership role and focus on the main challenges she faced and how she overcame them, the lessons learned, and the sense of fulfillment that was achieved along the way.

Zayna AlHamarneh, CEO & Co-founder of MODE Marketing & PR

Topic: Social Media

The power of the click in expanding your business and reaching out to your customer.

Anastasia Casey, Professional Photographer, Business Owner, Business Mentor

Topic: From Surviving to Thriving

Important components of the process of building up a business in connection with personal life.