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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)
INTERVIEW WITH:
SARA ABBAS (SA) Sara Abbas is the CEO and Founder of EvOlver Inc. She is a diversity-focused leader and a Humanitarian. Sara is also the creator of the luxury brand (Always A Muse). PGMAG: Sara, welcome to today’s interview. SA: Thank you so much. It is such a pleasure to share with you and your audience. PGMAG: You are a well accomplished leader, and your bio shows me a leader with so much to share with the world. I also know that our readers would be interested to know more about who you are, and the value that you bring to the world. SA: First of all, thank you for the very kind words. My childhood was spent going back and forth between Kuwait, the United States, and everywhere in between. War zones, many ups and downs, having everything one minute - being a refugee the next - it has been an absolute odyssey! I grew up all over the globe, and elements of many different cities and people, have shaped who I am today. Now, I am grateful to call California my home, but I still spend a great deal of time all over and am always excited to experience more. There are many things that light me up, but one of my core values is problem-solving; I have built a portfolio of brands, projects, a non-profit, books and services around solving problems for others. It brings me immense joy to see those unfolding into what they have become today.
PGMAG: In the current global climate of uncertainty, how important is it for people to cultivate a ‘positive mindset’? SA: Mindset is everything right now. With everyone trying to tell you what to think and how to feel, it is imperative that we stay true to our vision for ourselves and to our purpose. One thing that’s important to remember is that it’s okay to feel; it’s okay to feel what’s happening around us right now, aiming for positivity 24/7 may leave one feeling discouraged with all that’s going on, but confidence in your purpose and pursuit of what you value most will help keep your personal foundation strong, so you can weather the storm of outside influence. All day long media and social media enjoy pushing a
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