In a recent interview, Angela Thomas, CEO and Founder of Angel Success Consulting-FFZCO, highlighted Dubai’s appeal as a safe place for women in business. Angela, a 48-year-old German national, has a strong entrepreneurial background in the beauty industry, with successful ventures such as Money Making Frontdesk, Angel Success Consulting, Skillionair, and a beauty school. She credits her family’s bakery for instilling in her the importance of effective selling skills and customer interactions at a young age.
Angela’s entrepreneurial journey was further sparked by a mentor from West Germany who taught her the essentials of building and scaling a business when she was just 17 years old. Her frequent visits to Dubai as a trainer in the beauty industry eventually led her to reconsider the city as a potential place to live due to its safety and global appeal. She emphasizes the significance of safety for women in business and appreciates the sense of security that Dubai offers.
Having established her company’s headquarters in Silicon Oasis, Angela balances visiting clients on-site and working online, which allows her to maintain high levels of creativity and productivity from her home office. By choosing not to drive herself and utilizing commute time effectively, Angela turns her daily car journeys into productive work sessions. As an author, she values the flexibility of choosing different working locations to enhance her productivity and adaptability to various environments.
Angela emphasizes the changing role of mentorship in today’s digital age, where mentors can provide valuable insights and guidance through various means without being physically present. Throughout her three decades of entrepreneurship, Angela has had multiple mentors who have contributed unique perspectives and knowledge to her development. She believes in the importance of self-reflection and learning from mentors to incorporate innovative thoughts into her work.
One of Angela’s key learnings from a mentor was the importance of decoupling time from labor to effectively scale a business. This lesson has significantly impacted her approach to work and business growth, emphasizing the combination of high-quality individual care with scalable solutions. Angela concludes that mentors have played a crucial role in guiding her path and sparking innovative ideas that have led to her success in the business world.
