Do I Really Belong Here? Identity in UAE & the Arab World | Areej Khataybeh, Ph.D
In this episode of Vision Voices – Arabic Series, Lara sits down with psychologist Areej Khataybeh for a conversation about identity, belonging, and mental well-being in Dubai and the UAE.
In this episode of Vision Voices, Lara speaks with Lucy Chow, investor, futurist, board director, and advocate for women in leadership. The conversation covers Lucy’s professional journey in the UAE, her work in supporting entrepreneurs and female investors, and her involvement in initiatives such as the Women of the Future UAE project.
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.
In the new Vision Voices Podcast episode, from Step2025 serial, Lara is joined by Chetna Chada, Founder & CEO of Silver Fin Digital, to break down what it really takes to build successful products. Chetna shares why many startups fail, the importance of validating assumptions, and how to stay truly customer-obsessed.
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.
Discover How PR Can Rapidly Boost Startup Potential
In this STEP2025 episode, Lara is joined by Clara Armand-Delille, Founder of ThirdEyeMedia — a boutique PR agency working with top startups and VCs across Europe and beyond. Clara shares insights on startup communications, building brand authority, and how founders can use PR as a strategic tool — not just a press engine.
Women in Business - Secrets to Early-Stage Investing | Lucy Chow | Step Conference 2024
Join Lara Varlamova in this insightful Step 2024 episode as she sits down with Lucy Chow, one of the Women of the Future Top 100 and a Women in Games Ambassador. In this powerful conversation, Lucy shares her expertise on early-stage investing, navigating the challenges of supporting startups, and the rewards of backing emerging businesses. She also tackles the pressing issue of female underrepresentation in venture capital, offering insights on how to build more inclusive ecosystems for women in business.