Business Is People | A Conversation with Taqua Malik | Sudan • UAE • GCC

Today's guest: Taqua Malik, Dubai What does it take to build trust across cultures? In this episode of the Sacred Earth Journey Round Table, I sit down with Taqua Malik, a Sudanese entrepreneur, business strategist, and cross-cultural advisor based in Dubai. Drawing on years of experience working across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Taqua shares why successful business has always been about something much deeper than contracts and transactions. As our conversation unfolds, we explore leadership, identity, gratitude, entrepreneurship, and the power of authentic human connection in an increasingly global world. Among the many insights she shared, two stood out: "Have the courage to explore." "Move from a place of gratefulness." We also discuss: • Why "Business is people." • Common misconceptions about doing business in the Gulf • Building trust across cultures • The importance of listening before leading • Human relationships in an age of AI and automation • What entrepreneurs and leaders can learn from cultural humility • Why curiosity remains one of our greatest strengths Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, traveler, student, or simply someone who wants to better understand the people behind the headlines, this conversation offers timeless wisdom about leading with integrity and building relationships that endure. About Taqua Malik Taqua Malik is a Sudanese entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and cross-cultural business consultant based in Dubai, UAE. Through her work across the GCC region, she helps organizations and leaders navigate complexity, build meaningful relationships, and remove the cultural barriers that often stand between good intentions and lasting success.   / taqua-malik   http://www.freedomvisory.com/ About Sacred Earth Journey Sacred Earth Journey exists to challenge assumptions, foster meaningful dialogue, and strengthen human connection through authentic conversations and cultural stewardship. 🌍 Travel the World Unfiltered 🤝 Where Strangers Become Tribe ☕ Global Peace Begins at Kitchen Tables Learn more: www.sacredearthjourney.com www.culturalstewardship.com Explore My Book Daughter of Many Tribes: A Sacred Earth Journey A journey of challenging inherited fear, breaking echo chambers, and discovering the humanity that exists beyond stereotypes. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Many-... If this conversation encouraged you to see business, leadership, or culture a little differently, please consider: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that bridge cultures, challenge assumptions, and remind us of our shared humanity.