This is an inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and empowerment right into the heart of Dubai, where dreams take off and the impossible becomes possible. Today, it is all about Qurratulain Jawad, a visionary entrepreneur who has an inspirational story about how her challenges turned into opportunities.
Qurratulain is a woman of brilliance and courage, who did not just establish multiple businesses but has also turned several setbacks into opportunities. Now, she is on a mission to empower one million women to achieve their dreams either in business or personal development. Her story is a testimony of strength through resilience, versatility, and an unshakable belief in oneself.
The Journey of Resilience
Qurratulain's entrepreneurial journey took its very first steps while navigating the journey to motherhood and balancing a corporate career. What she started as a startup blog turned into a full time profitable business, which she exited bagging her profits during the midst of the pandemic. "People told me that no one has money to buy a business during pandemic, yet I sold my business in under 10 days on good profit", she quotes.
She started her second venture in an entirely new space. What began as a personal endeavor with one woman has resulted in a full-fledged businesses having multiple teams.
Today she has 3 successful businesses, and she is not stopping. She is set to build more!
A Vision to Empower
For her, dreams are not just aspirations—they are stepping stones to empowerment. She dreams of empowering one million women, helping them transform their passions into sustainable businesses. Her mission goes beyond financial independence, aiming to provide emotional freedom, stability, and an enhanced lifestyle for women.
“I want to help women turn their hobbies into businesses, something sustainable and long-term,” she says. “It’s about creating opportunities that empower women financially and emotionally, giving them the confidence to lead fulfilling lives.”
Shaping Dreams into Reality
She leveraged her experience of building businesses to mentor others and today she enables businesses all over the world to understand by having different areas of expertise; from market research and financial planning to scaling an existing venture.
Her work can easily be summarized in a single phrase: she helps businesses of all shapes and sizes grow to the next level. According to her, every single day in life brings a new opportunity for her because she believes that learning is a continuous process; this is how she thrives in the fast-changing world of business.
Qurratulain is wearing The Eliza Coat from our Abr Collection
The Power of Self-Care and Listening to Your Body
As she has emphasized, there are a lot of challenges when you are an entrepreneur. Burnout is real, but her investment in self-care has changed the game altogether. "The most important thing is knowing yourself and listening to your body," she says. "Our bodies are much wiser than we give them credit for. Taking breaks and taking rest through your whole journey is very essential for sustaining success in the long run."
Transformation That Dubai Brought to Her
Having been living in Dubai for the past twelve years, she has always thanked the city for so much of her growth, attesting to its unique blend of opportunity and diversity. The multicultural environment has unveiled very important perspectives in her life, thus making her who she is today.
"Dubai has given me a new identity. It is not just about opportunities; it is also about confidence, acceptance, and learning to accept a world with no limits at all."
Inspiring the Next Generation
She sheds light on transformation and persistence, and believes that women empowered today will actually not just have financial and emotional freedom, but will also inspire the generations to come.
As Conversations with K engages in the celebrations marking its anniversary, the contribution of women like she showcases how powerful dreams can be in the spirit of Dubai. These women, along with all others, embody the message of empowering others to greatness, one step at a time.