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Follow the Leader WOMAN OF THE HOUR: Amal Ameen Amal Ameen is one of Qatar’s most influential personalities. She is a Creative Visual Artist, a bona fide Interior Designer and a Fashion Executive. Over the years, Amal has been awarded by local and international award-giving bodies. She is the Founder & CEO of Triple Trend Design House, La Boutique Blanche, Amici Di Moda, Voute Business Solutions, and Hair Couture. She is a leader who conquered the fashion world with her undisputed glamour and determination. For the last few years, Amal´s presence has left an impression in major fashion cities like Paris, Milan, New York, London or Madrid among many others. Amal has collaborated with <strong>The</strong> <strong>Luxury</strong> <strong>Network</strong> by co-hosting a couple of affluent events and projects and this interview was organized remotely by the TLN <strong>Magazine</strong> editorial team. Follow another achievement of Amal as she was appointed to be one of the upcoming <strong>The</strong> <strong>Luxury</strong> <strong>Network</strong> Academy’s Expert. “ I would like to assure ambitious women everywhere that it’s never too late to develop their knowledge in any field they are passionate about” A lot of young women look up to you, what kind of encouragement do you usually share with them? Above anything else, I encourage them to follow their dreams, [and]their hearts. To do whatever it is they’re good at, only with passion. As the saying goes, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. Also, I would like to assure ambitious women everywhere that it’s never too late to develop their knowledge in any field they are passionate about, even if it’s not what they originally majored in. We live in times where anyone can read, take online courses, research, and be self-taught. One last thought on this, your only obstacle is you. Get over your fear, dive in, learn from your mistakes, keep an eye on the details, and watch yourself achieve. At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Have I completely depleted my options before I give up?“ How do you set priorities for the different projects you manage? <strong>The</strong> size of the project plays a major role in prioritizing it. A profitable project will help my business flourish and afford catering for the smaller size projects that I never neglect. No project is too small, the real investment is in the long-term relationship with my clientele. It’s only a matter of successful business planning in order to achieve continuity and sustainability, along with the security of my employees. Commitment would be another factor. Once we commit to a deadline, we are ready to move mountains to deliver on time. That being said, an avant-garde concept can get me and the team too excited to see it come to life, that 31