Bushra Ezzeddine: An Inspiring Shepreneur Empowering Women

Bushra Ezzeddine, Founder & CEO, Team 71 Group As time changes, the rise of female entrepreneurs around the globe have demonstrated that women in business are competitive and capable of success. Women entrepreneurs are building successful businesses in a male-dominated world by breaking the stigmas, empowering women, and making a positive impact on the economy. Today, the world is consistently recognizing and welcoming driven and ambitious women to harness their dreams. One such women entrepreneur, who has admirably persisted through thick and thin and has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, is Bushra Ezzeddine.   Bushra is an events and destinations marketing expert with a strong vision and proven track in project management, events calendar creation, festivals planning & tourism fields. Throughout her career, Bushra has consulted successful projects and applied her persistent perfectionism to a plethora of high-profile campaigns and experiences in the UAE and beyond. She is the Founder & CEO of Team 71 Group, a creative agency that strives on building distinct experiences in the realm – Events, Entertainment & Films.  Entrepreneurial Spirit since Childhood The relationship between a father and his child is beyond care and love. Fathers influence their children to be confident to express themselves, and help set expectations, along with ambition and competitiveness. As a young girl, Bushra watched her father turn into an entrepreneur by building a successful business despite his basic education level. Her father’s dedication, drive, and grit which ultimately led to his success, inspired Bushra to become an entrepreneur. Bushra aspired to follow in her father’s footsteps later in life. She says, “Growing up alongside my father sparked the flame within me to become an entrepreneur one day myself.” After graduating from university in Lebanon, Bushra was determined to gain experience outside the family business. So, regardless of whether the role was paid or not, Bushra jumped into it headfirst. Eventually, she dabbled in sales, administration, accounting, banking, and microeconomics. She adds, “Every job and every rejection were setting me up for my own entrepreneurial journey.” Soon, Bushra moved to Dubai from Lebanon with her husband in 2004. After having her first daughter, she decided to return to the workplace to gain different experiences in a foreign country. The socially savvy entrepreneur worked in various reputable entities such as Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) and Dubai Tourism molded her skillset in the planning and operations aspect of a business.