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Simon Joss is the Managing Director at Breathe Group, which provides solutions for enhancing the working environment by redesigning the traditional office to reflect a more aesthetically pleasing and comfortable atmosphere. Simon talks about his journey from Aberdeen to London, to eventually heading for the Middle East, where he has settled in Qatar. We hear how he went from being a company employee here before going into a partnership, and then making the move to go it alone as the founder of Breathe Group. http://www.breathe-group.com/

Ali Mussayab is the founder and Creative Director of Purple Panda Studios, who develop, design & produce creative digital content for mobile and web. The company is currently working on an exciting project for a mobile app game involving flesh eating zombies, fighting pandas and camels! They are also in the process of creating a digital comic to accompany the game. http://www.purplepandastudio.com

Carly-Jane Figgis is General Manager for BBR Design, a prestigious interior design company specialising in the relocation and renovation of corporate offices and retail environments. Carly gives us an insight into her life before she arrived in Qatar, and talks about how she discovered her passion in the area of sales.

Liam Trump is the Business Development Executive for Pro Partnership www.propartnership.com . Brimming with energy, Liam has a particular passion for business here in Qatar. He gives us an insight into what brought him to the country, and how Pro Partnership can help in setting up companies in order to start conducting business in Qatar.

Peter Cook, Managing Director at the British Chamber of Commerce Qatar, takes time out from his busy schedule of business meetings and stage performances to give us an insight into his fascinating life, from his early days in Calcutta, to joining the diplomatic corp. Peter is particularly drawn to the way Qatar does business in the 'old school' manner -  face-to-face, and on a handshake. www.bccq.qa

Bilal Khalifeh - is the founder of Inside Job, a social media agency from Dubai. Bilal gives us an insight into how Inside Job came about, the ups and downs of running a business, and the challenges faced. He also gives us a brief insight into his new website which will target football fans in the Arab world, www.hadafvideos.com

Ahmed Habib is the Policy Program Manager @madaQATC . Ahmed gives us an insight into what he was doing before he came to Qatar, the great work Mada is doing to change the lives of those living with disabilities, and what the future holds for Mada.

TVS Prasad - The founder of Trainingallery talks about being a motivational speaker, trainer and author of Passion Pearls 365.  He also gives an insight into his new website Trainingallery, a unique platform integrating all training providers & training seekers. It is a single window solution for all areas related to training in the corporate world.

Moataz Radwan - Co-Founder & CIO, & Mo’men El Husseiny - Business Developer pop into the Your Onion studio to talk about their latest innovative app “VOKTECH”, developed to address a long-awaited need, connecting people in Qatar with all-important local and small business traders.

Thomas Tassara is the founder of Qatar Filmotion, a film production company that is trying to break free from the typical way of producing a corporate video, by creating films that convey the company message by telling the story in a compelling and enthralling way.

Creative entrepreneur Ian Silverstein has been on an incredible journey, starting his own company, Creative Action Design, in his early 20’s and building it into a global branding company, counting some major players in government and corporations amongst its clientele.  

Swedish Ambassador Ewa Polano is an amazing lady. Her passion for Sweden shines through in this podcast which brings us a small glimpse into the Entrepreneurial/Creative/Innovative style that has made Sweden famous to this day.

Trinity Talent Agency is the longest running and most established talent agency here in Qatar. Nanci Hall pops into the studio to talk about what it is like to run a talent agency here in Qatar and what have been the highs and lows. http://www.trinitytalentqatar.com/

Brian Ferguson boxes clever when it comes to financial planning. Unlike a real boxer Brian won’t hit you hard with the small print and knock your gum shield out, he will guide you to make the biggest punches work when it comes to making the right choices in investments and financial planning. Mobile - +97433557491 Email - [email protected]

Dan Dinapoli the Director of Operations - MENA for Ararat International introduces us to the Coffee Brand  - ATTIBASSI which originally originated from Italy in Bologna in 1918 has built a reputation in quality and experience within the country over the years. Just recently ATTIBASSI has arrived here in the MENA region. Dan explains to Your Onion what ATTIBASSI has to offer with regards to someone purchasing a franchise and what to experience as a customer. Dan also gives us a brief insight into the event My Coffee, My Identity 2016 which takes place on the 3rd to the 7th of March at Katara Esplanade You can find more information about ATTIBASSI at http://www.attibassicafe.com/

Maissa Amor the General Manager of Sun Oasis Trading is our second guest on this special edition. Maissa introduces us to Deyma products which are all made from dates ranging from coffee , chocolate through to cosmetics . Visit Deyma stall at My Coffee, My Identity 2016 which takes place on the 3rd to the 7th of March at Katara Esplanade and experience their products. You can find more information about ifg at www.deymagift.com

Michel Medawar the General Manager of ifg kicks off this special edition by introducing us to his love for coffee and gives us a brief insight into the event My Coffee, My Identity 2016 which takes place on the 3rd to the 7th of March at Katara Esplanade You can find more information about ifg at www.ifg.com.qa

Layla Saad runs an online website for coaching women in leadership. Layla talks to Your Onion about how she struggled with depression and external pressures to achieving her goal in being a coach and launching her website www.laylasaad.com.

Precious Chapman one of the creators of the new shopping website called www.notinmalls.com talks to Your Onion about why they wanted to set-up such a website here in Qatar and how they went about it. 

Elsbeth Blekkenhorst-Tammes was the original founding partner of Global Women Qatar, a recruitment company focusing on finding work for local and expat women living in Qatar. 2016 brings a new focus, expansion and a new name for the company - Global Career Qatar is the new name and the new focus is to help men and women find work in Qatar. www.globalcareerqatar.com