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As founder and CEO of one of the most recognizable brands in the confectionary business, Laila and Adel understand the business of selling happiness. Their tenure at Nola<\/a> saw them grow the brand beyond the flagship store in Zamalek to a confectionary giant with 25 stores across 7 cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From leading the local cupcake craze to making pivotal decisions on the sustainability of their brand and the subsequent reorienting of their customers, all while dishing out fresh and exciting takes on classic Egyptian desserts, Laila and Adel are experts at marketing and operations, looking beyond trends, and separating between work and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making It is grateful for the generous support of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIB<\/a>, Egypt\u2019s number-one private-sector bank and the partner of choice for CEOs and leaders of businesses at all stages of their growth stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States Agency for International Development<\/a>, which has a 40 year history of inspiring Egyptian success in partnership with the Government and people of Egypt.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As founder and CEO of one of the most recognizable brands in the confectionary business, Laila and Adel understand the business of selling happiness. Their tenure at Nola saw them grow the brand beyond the flagship store in Zamalek to a confectionary giant with 25 stores across 7 cities. 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