Where entrepreneurial wisdom meets authentic storytelling

In this episodic series, now in its second season, Chareka sits down with successful entrepreneurs and founders from various industries over a cup of hot tea delving into their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs in leadership, building brands that are shaping the way people live their lives and express themselves. 

Sangeeta D’Souza

Founder of @thedesignery.studio

Meet design veteran Sangeeta D’Souza @sangiidxb -
Her insights from her incredible 20-year journey in design is sure to serve as your brew of inspiration.

Sangeeta has not only been a key Charbon & C collaborator crafting standout brands with us but is also the creative force shaping the visual identity of all regional campaigns from beloved furniture brand @homecentrestores

Her journey from graphic design to interiors is a powerful reminder that true career reinvention requires both the courage to leap into the unknown and the vision to see beyond your comfort zone.

Aleena Khan

Founder & Chief Brand Officer of @ctzncosmetics

Watch Aleena spill the tea on how the lack of diversity in the beauty industry for South Asians stirred this powerhouse set of siblings into action.

From redefining the nude lip with over 25 shades of nude lipsticks, pioneering 'Culturetorials', a content series that blends makeup and cultural storytelling to their most recent collaboration with @emirates Airlines with their Code Red collection, inclusivity is steeped into every facet of their brand, from product creation to building community.

Their journey in building a truly inclusive beauty empire has not only given them global media recognition but is brewing up meaningful change in the beauty industry like never before!

Alexandra Galani

Founder of @pitchdeck_dubai

Spilling the tea on creating the ultimate Investor pitch deck, Founder of @pitchdeck_dubai and seasoned Charbon & C collaborator Alexandra brings valuable actionable insights to Episode 3 of Claritea with Chareka.

Delve deep into the art and nuances of building investor decks for different stages in a business lifecycle that don’t just tell your story— they quantify your vision into exciting and viable opportunities for investors

Saima Khan

Founder of @cheekymonkeys.uae

Serial entrepreneur & bonafide powerhouse @saimakhann - founder of multi-award winning children's edutainment company @cheekymonkeys.uae spills the tea on how an idea steeped in personal experience can be the stepping stone to meaningful global success.

From unlocking the power of social capital to building a truly symbiotic community, Saima covers it all!