Tala Majzoub, Senior Communication Executives at HAVAS Red ME #30under30
I was lost in translation
I was not the kind of kid who played the hero in school plays. I was always the antagonist.
I am an activist, a writer, a cat mom, and someone who believes in the power of friendships and well-tailored blazers.
I am not afraid to challenge narratives.
I shall be like an olive tree, deeply rooted in the love and wisdom of my ancestors.
I shall not be someone who forgets where I came from—or who compromises on values.
I like it when the Wi-Fi doesn’t crash during a pitch meeting.
I dislike it when people are tone-deaf to what’s happening in the world.
My biggest ambition is to leave the world better than I found it.
My biggest worry is that we’re losing our sense of connection.
I am most proud of having lived multiple lives, like my cat.
I am a bit ashamed that I’ve been in the driver’s seat of my life, but I still can’t pass the UAE driving test.
Looking back, probably I should have given myself more time, the most rewarding things need to simmer—like a pot of grandma’s mouloukhieh.
Looking back, probably I should not have doubted that there’s always room for softness in strength.
It all fell apart when I realized I’d been romanticizing chaos instead of creating clarity.
Things made sense when I understood that the world isn’t divided into heroes and villains; it’s all about perspective and nuance.
Eventually things will play out like a script. The world’s a theater, and everyone is improvising.
Eventually things will not be perfect.
Someone once advised me that “When the world is collapsing, I appreciate the smaller things in the world” – mom
I once advised someone that rock bottom is just the foundation you need to recreate yourself. Besides, how boring would it be to say you’ve lived the same life for 75 years?
If I had a superpower, it would be to freeze time—not for coffee (though that’s tempting).
My superpower in real life is reading between the lines.
The word I use most is holistic—because everything is connected, and nothing happens in isolation.
The word is dislike most is dynamic—it sounds very ChatGPT. If you know, you know.
This too shall pass but not without leaving its mark—and maybe a story worth telling someday.
My most treasured passion is performing my poetry—even if my cat is the only one in the audience (and judging me silently).
People should be more empathetic. It costs nothing to listen.
People should be less tone-deaf to the world around them. Awareness is a responsibility.
I wish to thank my mother, who wears more hats than I can count. She’s a powerhouse of a woman and my constant reminder that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
