www.womanthismonth.com September 2018 47 FEATURE | influencers Six years ago, Lara Geadah decided to take her knack for writing and turn it into something special – Lara’s Happy Work. Just as the name indicates, this creative space is somewhere she enjoys sharing her positive outlook on life. As someone who enjoys the simplicity of a routine life, she blogs about food, home décor and other lifestyle content – anything that brings her joy. On her blog, Lara shapes her content in favour of her mental health, and encourages her followers to live life with intent. Having written for herself before she went public, she’s always enjoyed writing and is confident in her ability to pen words, exactly the way she wants them. Always sure to spread positivity through her work, Lara aims to spread the word about mental health and its importance to everyone in the long run. Her clever writing style and noteworthy musings successfully contribute to her aim. Considering herself an extrovert, Lara believes her outgoing nature has had a hand in establishing her name in the Arab market. Leaving one’s comfort zone is something she highly recommends, as she believes the blogging sphere is open to so many possibilities and opportunities. Proud of being able to recognise the beauty of these possibilities, she appreciates all that comes her way and gracefully owns it. Creative by nature, she looks upon her work as a portfolio and is therefore constantly striving to master visual elements and palettes that reflect her character, and all her values and preferences, on Instagram. She is currently working on building the ‘Lara Brand’ – spreading awareness with regard to mental health and showing how the superficial decisions we make in our daily lives can help contribute to our happiness. With a blog dedicated to different aspects of Saudi Arabia, such as travel, tourism, destinations, practical advice and things to do in the country, Laura is an avid blogger who aims to showcase the true beauty of the Kingdom as well as encourage people to explore. Blogging since 2008, her writing is fuelled by genuine interest and personal experiences, which adds a unique element to her content and builds trust. Describing herself as a perfectionist, Laura admits it takes her a few weeks to tweak her posts till she’s assured of high-quality work. Her main challenge comes in the form of time management as she balances her business, Inspired by Arabia, and takes time out for photography and travelling to different destinations. Proud of keeping her blog up and running for nine years since its inception, she envisions a future in Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector as this is where her passion lies. Laura Alho Saudi Arabia www.blueabaya.com www.larashappywork.com Lara Geadah UAE
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