Voices of LIFE

In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Elias Ghanem (LIFE Member; Senior Client Partner, Capgemini) about the major shifts reshaping financial services—from generational wealth transfer to the evolving role of payments and the power of professional communities. Elias explores one of the largest wealth transfers in history, with trillions expected to change hands from baby boomers to Gen...

 In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Anna Germanos (LIFE Board Member; Group Director, FMCG, Meta) about what it really takes to build brands on social media today—where content is judged in real time, performance matters, and context is everything.   Anna breaks down why social media strategy is never one-size-fits-all. From retail brands focused on conversion and sales, to...

In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Anis Rahal (CEO, Xfolio AI) about building and scaling with a clear end goal, thinking globally from day one, and competing creatively when you’re the smaller name in the room. Anis shares an unconventional early move that helped him raise funds: proposing a system to automate his own role and negotiating his exit instead of letting it become a setb...

In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Wahid Chammas (Founder & CIO, TyreGate Capital) about trust, ambition, and the deeper role community can play in shaping identity and belonging.   Wahid reflects on how trust today is increasingly built around personalities—and why the real differentiator is not perfection, but resonance. He also speaks about setbacks and what they teach yo...

In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Dina Geha (Global Head of Distribution, BNP Paribas, based in London; LIFE Board Member) about resilience, reinvention, and the people and choices that shape a long-term career. Dina reflects on starting her career on Wall Street during 9/11 and how that experience brought everything into focus, including what “home” means and the kind of life she w...

In this episode of Voices of LIFE, we speak with Paul Raphael (Founding Chairman; Founder Managing Partner, Aurea Group) about his journey breaking into finance in New York and the mindset that later shaped LIFE: building structures of support through solidarity.   Together, we explore: • What it takes to grow in a high-pressure environment early in your career (finding your voice, learning t...

Welcome to Voices of LIFE, the podcast that brings together the stories, insights, and experiences of Lebanese professionals from around the world who are striving to build a better future for Lebanon. In each episode, we’ll speak with LIFE members; leaders in their industries and key players shaping Lebanon’s future, as they share their knowledge, experiences, and personal journeys. LIFE is a glo...