Houda’s Majlis

In this episode of Huda’s Majlis, we sit down with Noor, the founder of Vaniglia Dolci, to discuss her journey from the financial sector and procurement to becoming a passionate recipe developer and baker. Noor shares the "science" behind her signature bakes, the importance of using premium ingredients like Grade A Madagascan vanilla, and why she refuses to just "follow the trends." Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a baking enthusiast, Noor’s story of patience, identity, and steady growth is the inspiration you need to start your own journey. The Career Pivot: How Noor transitioned from a degree in finance and accounting to a career in procurement while building her bakery on the side. Baking as a Science: Why factors like ingredient temperature, mixing techniques, and precise chemical balances are the secrets to the perfect bake. Finding Your Identity: Why Noor ignores viral trends to focus on original recipes and creating a brand with a "soul." The Granola Story: How a custom, nut-free creation for her sister evolved into a successful product line including flavors like Majdool date and pumpkin spice. Sustainable Partnerships: Noor’s journey with her Madagascan vanilla supplier and the importance of growing together with your vendors. --- Founder: Noor Bawazir Business: Vaniglia Dolci Instagram: @vaniglia_dolci Special Offer for Our Viewers! Noor is offering a 25% discount for customers who purchase any thowby abayas with a total value of 1,000 AED or more! About Huda’s Majlis At Huda’s Majlis, I invite women in business to tell us their story—sharing the authentic journey of building a brand from the heart. Instagram Profiles  Houda's Majlis -   @houdas.majlis   thowby -   @thowby Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more inspiring stories! 🔔 #BakingBusiness #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HudasMajlis #VanigliaDolci #HMS #CareerPivot #SmallBusinessTips

تدير وطفا متجراً للحِرَف اليدوية حيث تَصنع المجوهرات من الأحجار الطبيعية، والأصداف، واللؤلؤ، وكنوز مستوحاة من البحر. أما ما يجعل تصاميمها مميزة هو تفرد كل قطعة لا تشبه الأخرى. الطبيعة هي مصدر إلهامها الأكبر، والتفرّد هو بصمتها في هذه الحلقة، تشاركنا وطفا ✨ كيف تحوّل حب الطبيعة إلى هوية إبداعية ✨ قيمة المنتجات اليدوية وتميّزها ✨ التزامها بدعم العلامات المحلية والتعاون مع الحرفيين ✨ تعاونها مع فنانين محليين من حقائب وإكسسوارات وتصاميم يدوية ✨ تجربة بدء وتطوير مشروع في الخمسينيات اليوم، لا تدير وطفا علامتها فقط، بل تفتح مساحة لعرض أعمال فنانين محليين داخل متجرها، دعمًا للمجتمع الإبداعي قصتها دليل على أن لا شيء يمكن أن يمنعك من ملاحقة أحلامك، لا العمر، ولا التوقيت، ولا الظروف إذا كنت تؤمن بأن الشغف لا تاريخ انتهاء له، فهذه الحلقة لك

In this podcast episode, I sit down with Reni John, a lawyer turned interior design entrepreneur, to explore what it truly takes to build a business from scratch in one of the most challenging and male-dominated industries for women. Reni shares how her passion for interior design led her to take a bold leap of faith, despite coming from a completely different professional background. We discuss how her experience as a lawyer became a powerful advantage, helping her confidently manage contracts, negotiations, and the business side of running an interior design company. What began with furnishings and smaller interior projects took a major turn during COVID, when homeowners started converting properties into holiday homes. This shift became a defining moment in Reni’s entrepreneurial journey and played a key role in scaling her business. Today, Reni leads a full scale interior design firm handling large projects including hotel floors, luxury villas, landscapes, and commercial interiors, backed by a strong and growing team. Throughout our conversation, Reni speaks openly about team management, navigating male dominated spaces, and the importance of staying authentic as a woman entrepreneur. At the heart of her story is one word that defines her journey, resilience. This episode is a must listen for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone building a business from the ground up. Links to Reni John Ready Room - https://www.readyroom.ae/ Instagram - @readyroomuae Here are links to my pages. You can follow me and support me as well. Instagram Profiles Houda's Majlis - @houdas.majlis thowby - @thowby

This first episode is very close to my heart. She's a special person in my life who has stood with me relentlessly through everything. She's my sister, Rima Eid. A talented and hardworking woman whose story will not only inspire you but will also encourage you to undertake the dreams that you have pushed aside due to age or challenges.