Sharifa Al Suleity and Altaf Al Mudhayan | Co-founders and Creative directors of Thuna
CULTURE CORNER by Promenade Culture Centre
Episode notes
Altaf and Sharifa are close collaborators, who, after 10 years of friendship and thriving corporate careers, joined forces when they found themselves ready to start something of their own.
Both felt inspired to venture into the footwear business, one typically dominated by men, and founded THUNA. Each piece of the brand harmoniously embodies both of their personal styles and is designed with comfort and practicality in mind.
In this episode we are discussing the challenges and joys of running a female business and tackling entrepreneurship as a partner duo. The founders believe that every woman needs a good pair of shoes to get her through the day and remind her to celebrate every step of her journey. Sharifa and Altaf are also discussing the hurdles they faced when they first started the company, and the organic growth of Thuna. What ...