# Amel Derragui - From School Canteens to Global Communities

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Podcast: [The Shift](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shift-6705493)
Published: 2025-07-25T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-shift-with-trisha-carter.captivate.fm/episode/amel-derragui-from-school-canteens-to-global-communities
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## Resource

In this episode, Trisha interviews Amel Derragui, a truly global citizen, business coach, and powerhouse behind The Time is Now and the Cosmopolitan Table. Born in India to Algerian parents and raised across Serbia, Algeria, and Uganda, Amel has built her career helping women create portable businesses while navigating cultures worldwide. What happens when a 14-year-old witnesses racial fights at an international school and decides to take action? How does a school canteen project teach us about breaking down barriers through shared experiences? Amel's journey from teenage entrepreneur to global community builder reveals the complex intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. Through compelling stories spanning continents and decades, this conversation will challenge how you think about identity, justice, and building bridges in our divided world. Connect with Amel at thetimeisnow.biz and learn more about her work empowering globally mobile women through entrepreneurship. Make sure you join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack or  LinkedIn.

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