Cairo · 1987
CairoWhere It Began
I was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1987.
At 16, I started working in a sales call center. It taught me how to listen, speak clearly, and connect with people from different walks of life.
My Journey
From Cairo to California, Colombia, and Beyond
I started in Cairo, Egypt. I moved, learned, and rebuilt in every new place. This is my life story, from early steps to where I am now.
My Journey
My Life in Four Chapters
Four moments shaped who I am and how I keep moving forward.
United States
Leaving Egypt
At 19, I left Egypt and moved to the United States with very little.
Starting over was hard and emotional, but it made me stronger. I learned to adapt, stay patient, and keep going.
Santa Monica
StartingPier Tamales
At 27, in 2014, I started my first business, Pier Tamales, on Santa Monica Pier.
That chapter was a turning point in my life. Day by day, it taught me discipline, responsibility, and how much details matter.
Colombia · Age 30
I Moved to Colombia and Built Casa Bonita
At 30, I moved to Colombia and began my real-estate chapter with apartment rentals.
From there, I moved into renovation and construction, and I created Casa Bonita, a six-unit boutique hotel in Medellín.
My journey has never followed a straight road. From Cairo to Los Angeles and Medellín, every risk, challenge, and experience helped build the person and entrepreneur I am today—and the journey is still continuing.
I continue this route from Cairo to Los Angeles to Medellín, moving forward.
A quiet turning point
I learned to stay humble, remain grateful, pursue my ambitions, and always care for the people around me.