# 58 Maya Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"

I'm your host Gary Nowak and what a wonderful conversation I had with my guest Maya Doueihy.  Maya brought so much energy, passion and beautiful perspective to her career and I know you'll enjoy it. Career Background:Grew up in Beirut, LebanonStudied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairsWorked as a project coordinator for:Lebanese center for policy studiesLebanese American UniversityProject manager for A political partyForeign and commonwealth officeDepartment of international developmentNow working in Dublin with WhatsAppHighlightThe Magic of Dublin and it's not just the GuinnessNews Anchor for Dad at 5 years oldDon’t want to just record the news, but rather analyze the newsFollowing Dad's pathThink tank work in LebanonDiscussing with parents what to studyLearning and focus brings out strategic thinkingCombine practicality and emotion for successMaking an impact with other peoples lives Areas of conflictHumanitarian issuesEngaging youths for elections in LebanonLearning to accept other opinionsGrowing up in Lebanon Being conservative and liberal at the same timeWitnessing trying to make a change to the systemGoing to get more educationPolitical party consultancyWorking at the British embassy in BeirutDelivering education for underprivileged childrenMaya is a very determined personDiscipline and perseveranceTaking people to the Edge Every human needs to be pushed Loves to arguePushing people to the limitDon't go to Maya with a problem Being very solution drivenTaking a sabbatical to focus on Maya for one yearLeading from the heartGreat Regret discussionAdvice - Never give upMoney can't buy happiness but it can buy NutellaFrank SinatraWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!