Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or any of your favorite Podcast players. Amel Derragui – A Global Citizen’s Journey Amel’s story brings us across continents. Originally from Algeria, born in India and raised on three different continents, her roots and values as a global citizen inspires everything she does as an entrepreneur, a coach and community builder. Amel first stepped into social entrepreneurship at 14 and it paved the way for her going from becoming aware of things she wanted to change and actually doing something about it. From Forbes to #impact: Ranked among the top 2% of podcasts globally, The Time is Now podcast (previously known as Tandem Nomads Podcast) reflects Amel’s dedication to empower her community to create impact through their entrepreneurial endeavors. Her work has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Global Living Magazine USA, Weekly Woman South Korea and now on #impact Podcast. Building a Community from Scratch: The Cosmo Tables Amel gives us an insight into the concept of the Cosmo Table Dinners, an offline initiative she has founded and built in collaboration with a global community of women in Vienna. Her approach to community-building puts fostering genuine connections as well as the individual contributions of each member of said community at the heart and center of everything. “If we want to build a community it can not happen because of the doing of just one person. (…) Every person is responsible for this community to be fruitful and to be powerful and to be supportive of each other” Amel Derragui Navigating Personal Loss and Overcoming Challenges Amidst her impactful work, Amel faced a moment of profound personal loss—the passing of her father. This experience became a turning point. As you listen you will hear her share powerfully about the challenges she confronted, from family and mental health, and at the same time breaking the invisible ceiling in her business. Pivoting with Purpose One of the pivotal moments in Amel’s journey was the realization that the belief in ‘hard work’ was hindering rather than propelling her forward. By letting go of this deeply ingrained value, Amel found a new sense of ease and alignment, ultimately leading to the evolution of her business model.  Balancing Act: Giving and Charging: Addressing the delicate balance between offering support for free and charging for services, Amel shares her wisdom on aligning business goals with values and needs. Her reflections provide valuable guidance, especially in times of uncertainty. It all started with a Podcast… Her current business all began as a podcast, a humble attempt to support partners of experts worldwide. Over the past seven years, Amel’s journey has been one of proactive evolution and strategic pivoting, that not only aligns better with her life’s circumstances but also defies conventional norms, proving that challenges can be transformed into opportunities. Listen in to learn how Amel is doing just that.