In The ARENA with Dariush Soudi: Ebraheem Al Samadi on Islam, Discrimination & The Mindset for Success

Wanting to provide for his family, Ebraheem Al Samadi started his entrepreneurial journey at just 14 years old. From reselling clothing on eBay to opening stores, Ebraheem paved his path to success by maintaining good intentions, surrounding himself with positive energy, and choosing to be a leader, not a follower.

In this episode, we delve into the topics of discrimination, misconceptions about Islam, supporting communities, and what it truly takes to create success.

Key Podcast Topics Include:

• Misconceptions of Islam

• Experiencing Discrimination in the U.S.

• The Sacrifices Made as a Child

• The Difference Between Followers and Leaders

Ebraheem Al Samadi’s Impressive Background:

Ebraheem Al Samadi is the visionary founder of Forever Rose, a company that specializes in roses designed to last for years without water or sunlight. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 14 when he launched his first business from his mother’s Florida apartment, selling thrift shop clothing and items on eBay. This early venture earned him one of eBay’s coveted 1000 Power Sellers awards.

Driven by his desire to fully support his family, Ebraheem has always prioritized creating a work environment that fosters happiness among employees and colleagues. He also believes that cultural exposure through global travel plays a crucial role in business innovation, enabling him to source unique products and concepts that thrive in the UAE.

Podcast Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Honeymooning at the White House
02:13 - Discrimination and Misconceptions
05:08 - Dubai Bling
07:15 - "My Only Drug is Seeing People Happy"
09:24 - The Moment Ebraheem’s Wife Understood His Success
11:11 - Starting a Business at 14
18:04 - Followers and Leaders
21:51 - "I Sold My Childhood to Succeed"

Join us for this powerful discussion with Ebraheem Al Samadi as he shares his experiences, challenges, and the mindset that has shaped his success.

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