From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny

In this episode of Power and Destiny, I reconnect with Gary Blowers, a long-time friend and former Aston Stag, to reflect on nearly two decades of shared experiences. From roots in Birmingham to establishing new lives in the Middle East, this conversation covers it all: entrepreneurial highs and lows, moving between industries, and building a tech company from the ground up. Gary opens up about the challenges of tearing down his first successful business to pursue a passion project that led him to raise $10 million. Tune in for insights on resilience, reinventing yourself, and navigating the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship. Topics Discussed: 20 years of friendship and overlapping journeys Moving from the UK to the Middle East Entrepreneurship: Starting, succeeding, and tearing it all down Raising $10 million for a passion project Building a future in the tech industry Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro
02:54 – Do You Believe in Destiny?
04:02 – Early Life: The Beginning
07:31 – Why Spain?
11:01 – Major Wins & Challenges
22:41 – Starting a Marketing Agency
26:35 – Why Move to Dubai?
31:36 – Letting Go After 10 Years
34:16 – Facing Burnout
39:01 – Starting the Next Passion Business
42:53 – LVL: Addressing Health & Wellbeing
48:06 – Feeling Powerless
50:25 – Biggest Comeback
51:35 – Source of Inspiration
53:21 – Final Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Gary’s story – we’d love to hear from you! About the Guest: Gary Blowers - Founder and Ceo of LVL Wellbeing Gary Blowers' LinkedIn page LVL Wellbeing LinkedIn page Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial Visit the website at:

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