He Lost Everything, Crossed Borders on Foot, and Rebuilt His Life in Berlin

He lost everything when war broke out in Syria. This is the story of how Tarek Abousamra started over — and built a life worth living.Tarek crossed borders by land, arrived in Germany with nothing, and co-founded Co-Tasker — a platform rooted in community, purpose, and hope. In this conversation, he opens up about the trauma of displacement, the stigma of being a refugee, and the strength it takes to believe in a better future.👉 Learn more about Tarek: LinkedIn👉 Check out Co-Tasker: www.co-tasker.comFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/gutentagpodcast

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