Tarek Ismail’s Playbook: From Law to Food to Bold Ventures

In this episode of Who Said What?!, Nira and Heba sit down with Tarek Ismail—an entrepreneur who’s navigated everything from law in the US to Cairo’s booming food scene. Tarek shares his journey from corporate law at Clifford Chance LLP and Baker & McKenzie to the F&B world, where he and his brother have built successful ventures. We get real about family ties in business, shifting from retail to wholesale, the pressures of making money, and how personal values shape parenting. Tarek’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and staying true to what matters most. For more on Tarek: https://www.instagram.com/atorr_2018/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/p/Tarek-Ismail-100013704739599/