To create successful businesses which have an impact on the life of entrepreneurs, in particular women. This in turn will help their families to flourish, their communities to prosper and the economy in their countries to grow.
Welcome
The World of Mentorship
“If I can change anything about my entrepreneurial journey, it would be accessing mentors earlier in my life. Welcome to Amali Mentorship Network, where I hope to give mentees access to an important step in their business journey.”
– Rasha Oudeh, Amali Mentorship Network Founder
The Power of Mentorship
Amali Mentorship Network is here as a connector, supporter and guide so that mentors and mentees can come together for a better entrepreneurial experience.
92% of small businesses agree mentors have a direct impact on growth and the survival of their business.
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Did you ever wish you had a mentor when you first started your business?
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Do you want to volunteer your time and share your experience with others?
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Do you want to mentor others as you have been mentored?
BECOME A MENTOR
BENEFITS
- Develop leadership skills
- Develop listening skills
- Increase self-awareness
- Increase self-confidence
- Learn new and different perspectives
- Grow a personal network
- Give back
Most small businesses agree that mentors are vital to success as the early years of any business are considered a make-or-break period.
BECOME A MENTEE
BENEFITS
- Learn from others’ experience
- Develop communication skills
- Increase self-awareness
- Increase self-confidence
- Gain new perspectives
- Grow a network
- Have support from someone
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Do you want support and guidance in your entrepreneurship journey?
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Do you want to have a trusted business confidante?
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Do you want to make fewer mistakes in your entrepreneurship journey?
Our News
How a poor girl from Amman built a multinational enterprise
Khaleej Times, the UAE’s leading newspaper, recently conducted an exclusive interview with Ms. Rasha Oudeh, highlighting the importance of European pharmaceutical platforms for Arab pharmaceutical companies. To delve into the full article, click the link below. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/how-a-poor-girl-from-amman-built-a-multinational-enterprise Souq Al Dawaa electronic Magazine has translated the article into Arabic. You can find the link below: أميرة…
WIN Mentorship Webinar
Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to be part of a transformative experience! We invite you to join Rasha Oudeh as a special guest with WIN on January 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Click here to join the event.
You shouldn’t stay in traditional models: Interview in Business Class Magazine Zurich
CEDEM Switzerland, a leading Swiss Nutraceutical company, takes a strategic leap into crowdinvesting for its global expansion. CEO Rasha Oudeh reveals the company’s shift, highlighting a focus on primary markets in Europe and the key U.S. market. The move aligns with launching new products and adopting a Direct-to-Sale E-Commerce strategy, demonstrating CEDEM’s commitment to innovation…
An American Dream, Made in Switzerland: Interview with Swiss Ladies Drive Magazine
Rasha Oudeh caught our attention after an interview with the German newspaper DIE WELT. “Aus der Armut zur Millionärin” – from living in poverty to becoming a millionaire, how to break the cycle of being born poor. The Jordanian-born serial entrepreneur lives in Switzerland, where she is based with one of her companies. CEDEM AG…
Going above board: IMD Business School’s Interview with Rasha Oudeh
We are pleased to share that in Rasha’s interview with Caroline Copley from IMD, in Lausanne they delved into the primary challenges she has encountered. Specifically, they explored the hurdles of achieving effective board governance in SME business as an Arab female entrepreneur, thanks to Professor Didier Cossin. She dealt with some company investors who…
Crowd Investment Adventure: SEESICHT Magazine interview with Rasha Oudeh.
SEESICHT Magazine stands as a prominent and popular publication in Zurich city, distributed on the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich with its insightful content. In its edition No 4. 2023, the magazine devoted special attention to CEDEM AG exciting crowd investment venture that started just yesterday. it highlights the intention to adopt an e-commerce approach to sell…
Amali for Arts: Five Jordanian Artists’ Journey to Becoming International
The Amali Mentoring Network was founded and financed by Ms. Rasha Oudeh, a Jordanian businesswoman and the CEO of CEDEM AG in Switzerland, in order to create a concrete impact on women’s lives rather than only raising awareness of the challenges they face in their careers. The mission of Amali is to improve the economic…
Between cultural restrictions and finding your own path: Oudeh’s speech at Global Female Leaders Summit
Rasha Oudeh told us her story of becoming a leader which turned into a standing ovation. Born and raised in Jordan, Rasha grew up in a humble family as the oldest with seven siblings. With the parents not educated at all, Rasha’s youth was characterized by a lot of responsibilities. FIGHT TO SURVIVE She attended…
Women Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP In Rasha’s opinion, entrepreneurship in the Middle East is a culture that is difficult to express through numbers, statistics, and desk research. This culture of entrepreneurship is neither very clear in the Middle East nor easily classified: there is no systematic model among the upper classes, and that system disperses even further…
Overcoming the trap of fear: Rasha Shares Empowering Insights at Frankfurt School
Time flies! And here I am today already forty-two years old, stunned by how fast time went by. Everything I had read about the age of forty certainly rang true not just for me as a woman but also for men, as my male friends tell me. I’ve always believed that in life, the biggest…
Executive MBA – aspire to inspire: Rasha’s Journey at Frankfurt School
From meeting rooms to classrooms When I enrolled for the Executive MBA at Frankfurt School in 2018, I faced a storm of questions about the feasibility of investing in this type of academic study. People seek to get higher university degrees to further their careers or to become entrepreneurs, but I was already almost at the…
How to become a better entrepreneur?: Oudeh Shares Expertise at Frankfurt School Workshop
Recently, Ms. Rasha Oudeh participated in a workshop conducted by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, where she shared practical insights on entrepreneurship. The aim was to inspire and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills for success. The workshop focused on fostering a growth mindset, resilience, and effective communication. The workshop at Frankfurt School…
Mentee Applications Now Open
Amali Mentoring Network has officially opened “Mentee applications” for our 2022 cohort. The 9-month-long mentorship program is open for people from around the world.
Amali for Arts’ mentee gets artworks sold in Switzerland
Three artworks by Jordanian artist Dina Malkawi have been sold in Switzerland following a one-year mentorship program “Amali for Arts.”
Welt am Sonntag Newspaper
In this article, Rasha talks about her background and entrepreneurial journey. She also discusses the importance of mentorship and her work with female entrepreneurs who are beginning their careers and working on their startups.
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