{"id":1254,"date":"2024-06-03T09:31:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T09:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nparvez.com\/?post_type=podcast&p=1254"},"modified":"2024-06-13T03:45:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T03:45:28","slug":"eoseries19","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/nparvez.com\/podcast\/eoseries19\/","title":{"rendered":"From Canadian Helicopters To Dubai Sunwear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who knew that a Canadian Air Force helicopter mechanic with a well-worn copy of Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing could transform the swimwear fashion industry in Dubai? \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to Maureen Hall – the Founder, CEO, and Head of Design for CO\u00c9GA Sunwear. Realizing a need for protective sunwear in Dubai (especially for her kids), she leveraged her sewing and design expertise to create the Pool Shoe, which marked the beginning of CO\u00c9GA’s success. \ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udc59<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After more than 19 years, CO\u00c9GA has become a highly commendable company in the fashion sector, collaborating with major international brands like Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros, and Masha & the Bear. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this episode, Maureen shares her insights as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of organization and time management. She discusses the role of templates and checklists in streamlining operations and offers tips on balancing rigidity and flexibility in business processes. Maureen also highlights the significance of meditation and mindfulness in maintaining a calm and focused mindset. \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udccb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the key points Maureen and I talked about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n