Can AI Replace Marketers? The Reality in 2025 | Lillian Pierson
AI isn’t just changing marketing — it’s rewriting the rules of how teams create, plan, and grow. In this episode of Vision Voices, host Lara talks with Lillian Pierson, P.E., a Fractional CMO and AI Marketing Instructor at LinkedIn Learning, about what happens when businesses start replacing human workflows with AI systems.
Dubai reality - 2,000 Applicants, One Job - How AI Filters You | David van Lochem
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are growing fast. Organizations are transforming even faster. And careers are reshaping around a future where humans and AI work side-by-side.
In this special last-minute episode, Lara spoke with Dean Seddon, CEO of Maverick, right after the Epic Content Workshop in Dubai. In this very honest and straight-to-the-point conversation about content strategy, AI, and the future of long-form vs short-form media.
From Motherhood to Forbes - Building a Career in AI
In this episode of Voices Voices, Lara Varlamova spoke with Tina Valand, Generative AI Director and Co-Founder of Women in Alliances, to talk about the realities of building a career in a fast-changing world.
AI Secrets Every Marketer Needs to Know | Heba Sayed
What does it take to lead in marketing, find your voice, and succeed as a woman in business in the MENA region? In the new episode of Vision Voices, Lara welcomes Heba Sayed, marketing leader with 20+ years of experience across IBM, LogRhythm, and the broader tech landscape in the Middle East.
Join Lara Varlamova at STEP 2025 as she hosts Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, for a conversation about the rise of the MENA startup ecosystem, the future of venture capital in the GCC, and what it really takes for startups to scale in 2025 and beyond.
In this STEP 2025 exclusive, Lara Varlamova talks with Kushaal Devanahalli, Co-founder of Proximity Works, to break down the evolution from Generative AI to Agentic AI and what that means for the future of business and technology.
In this insightful interview, Lara Varlamova talks with Ted Kemp, former Managing Editor at CNBC International, award-winning journalist, and media strategist, at STEPConference2025 in Dubai.
In Episode Lara Varlamova sits down with Lama Masri, Commercial Director at Mawdoo3 Group and former executive at Podeo, for an insightful discussion on the latest podcasting trends. They dive into effective strategies for improving podcast discoverability, share essential hacks for podcasting, and explore new platforms for podcast publishing. Whether you’re a podcaster or looking to break into the space, don’t miss this conversation packed with expert tips to boost your podcast game in 2024!
