Unboxed Talks

Success, recognition, and momentum can look right from the outside.But what happens when the version of you that built it no longer fits who you are becoming?In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Chantel Elloway, President and Founder of CEPR, for a sharp conversation on identity, alignment, narrative, conviction, and the deeper mindset behind leadership in emerging industries.Chantel shares the internal shift that changed her journey, from external validation and performance to intentional leadership, self-questioning, and building from truth. The conversation also explores influence, capital, words, positioning, adaptability, and why real power starts long before the market sees it.This episode is for founders, operators, investors, and ambitious professionals navigating growth, reinvention, and the tension between success and alignment.In this episode, we cover:- The moment Chantel realized external success was no longer enough- Why high performers often operate from outdated identities- The shift from performing competence to honoring conviction- Why narrative and words shape trust, power, and market position- What it means to become your own portfolio- Why adaptability matters more than certainty in modern leadership- The difference between recognition and real alignmentIf this episode resonates, subscribe, share it, and send it to someone building through change.Connect with Chantel Elloway:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantel-ellowayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantel_ellowayFollow Unbox:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/Website: https://unboxinc.com/Follow Morph:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morph.ae/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/Website: https://www.morph.ae/Follow Carl Boustany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/

Most companies think office space is a logistics decision.The smarter ones know it is a business decision.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Toby Hall, Head of Commercial Agency at Savills Middle East, for a grounded conversation on career moves, commercial real estate, workplace strategy, and how companies should think about growth in a market like Dubai.Toby shares what it took to build a career across markets, what moving abroad taught him about risk and opportunity, and how his perspective evolved through leadership, pressure, and experience. The conversation also explores how the office market is changing, how businesses are rethinking space, and what founders and operators often get wrong when making workplace decisions.This is a sharp episode for anyone building, scaling, hiring, expanding, or simply trying to make better business decisions with more clarity.In this episode, we cover:- Taking the leap and building a career abroad- Risk, timing, and long-term growth- Dubai’s evolving commercial real estate landscape- How companies are rethinking office space- Workplace strategy and the future of work- Common mistakes businesses make when choosing space- Leadership, perspective, and learning when to say no- Curiosity, personal growth, and staying grounded under pressureIf you enjoy the episode, subscribe, share it, and send it to someone building something serious.Connect with Toby Hall:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyhallsavillsmiddleeastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dxbcommercialrealestate/Website: https://www.savills.me/Follow Unbox:https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/https://unboxinc.com/Follow Morph:https://www.instagram.com/morph.ae/https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.morph.ae/Follow Carl Boustany:https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/

How do you build authority in a market where everyone is trying to be seen?In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Angela Gegg, Founder and CEO of AG Assets Real Estate and AG Media, for a conversation on real estate, media, trust, discipline, and what it really takes to build a credible presence in Dubai.Angela’s story sits at the intersection of business, visibility, and reinvention. Through AG Assets, she has built a boutique real estate brokerage in Dubai, while AG Media extends that positioning into content, visibility, and platform-building. This episode explores what it means to build with focus, sharpen your judgment, and create authority that goes beyond the obvious business model.In this episode, we cover:Building AG Assets and AG MediaStarting during uncertain timesThe difference between working nonstop and working with focusTrust, relationships, and hard-earned business lessonsWhat people often misunderstand about Dubai real estateWhy commercial real estate is a different gamePersonal brand as a real business leverDiscipline and founder mindset If you are building a business, a reputation, or a long-term position in the market, this episode offers a grounded perspective on how real authority is built. Watch now and subscribe for more founder-led conversations from the Unbox community. Connect with Angela Gegg:Website: https://angelagegg.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelagegg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelagegg/ Explore AG Assets:Website: https://agassets.ae/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agassets/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agassets.ae/ Explore AG Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agmedia.ae/ Follow Unbox:Website: https://unboxinc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbox.community/ Follow Morph:Website: https://morph.ae/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ae.morph/ Follow Carl Boustany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/

Empowerment is easy to talk about. Building it is something else entirely.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Nezha Alaoui, entrepreneur, author, global advocate, and founder of Women Choice, to explore what real empowerment actually looks like beyond the language, headlines, and public positioning.This conversation goes deeper than the usual surface-level narrative. It looks at leadership, access, influence, women’s advancement, and the structural realities behind creating meaningful change. Nezha shares her perspective on building impact across regions, why visibility does not always translate into power, and what it takes to move from intention to execution.From entrepreneurship and leadership to economic opportunity and long-term responsibility, this episode is about the real work behind building something that matters.If you care about business, leadership, social impact, or the future of women’s empowerment in the region and beyond, this is a conversation worth listening to.Connect with Nezha Alaoui:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nezha-alaoui-1b88438b/https://www.instagram.com/mayshadwoman/https://womenchoice.org/Follow Unbox:https://www.instagram.com/unbox.communityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/https://unboxinc.com/Follow Morph:https://www.instagram.com/morph.aehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.morph.ae/Follow Carl Boustany:https://www.instagram.com/carlboustanyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/#UnboxedTalks #NezhaAlaoui #WomenChoice #WomenEmpowerment #WomenInLeadership #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #Dubai #UAE #MENA #Morph #UnboxCommunity

Most people still think of AI as a tool.But in some industries, it is already becoming much more than that.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Rami Alame, Co-founder of Lexyom, for a sharp conversation on legal AI, entrepreneurship, and what happens when traditional industries are forced to confront real technological change.Rami shares what pushed him away from conventional career thinking, how the AI wave shifted his perspective early on, and why he is building toward a future where legal tasks can be rethought from the ground up.This episode explores founder mindset, speed, structure, belief shifts, and the bigger question behind all of it: what happens when AI stops assisting professionals and starts replacing parts of the work itself?If you are building in tech, watching the future of work closely, or trying to understand where AI is actually heading, this conversation is worth your time.Connect with Rami Alame:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramialame/https://www.instagram.com/ramialame/Connect with Lexyom:https://www.lexyom.com/Follow Unbox:https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/Follow Morph:https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.instagram.com/ae.morph/Follow Carl Boustany:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/

Most founders think they have a growth problem.In reality, many have a clarity problem.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Paul Donnelly, Partner at Middle East Advisory Partners, for a grounded conversation on what really holds businesses back.Paul shares his perspective on working with owner-managed businesses, family businesses, and SMEs, and why so many founders leave financial matters to the wrong people, think too short-term, and only seek support when the damage is already done.This episode explores the loneliness of leadership, the real value of strong advisory, the dangers of weak financial understanding, and why business owners need to stop treating numbers as something they can delay dealing with.If you are building a business, scaling one, or trying to understand where your blind spots are, this conversation is worth your time.Connect with Paul Donnelly:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldonnellydxb/Connect with Middle East Advisory Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middleeastadvisorypartners/Follow Unbox:https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/Follow Morph:https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.instagram.com/ae.morph/Follow Carl Boustany:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/