Hey There
Hi, I’m Waad—an ideas-to-reality kind of person 💡✨. This page is your backstage pass to who I am beyond work—creativity, curiosity, and the connections that fuel me 🤝🌟.
What Makes Me Unique
💖 Empathy & People-Centric Approach 💖
I genuinely love stepping into someone else’s shoes 👟 (metaphorically, of course!) to understand their perspective 🧠
It’s what makes collaboration not just effective but enjoyable 🎉.
✨ Intuitive Thinking ✨
Rules? Who needs them when you can create your playbook 📖! I thrive on building strategies 🛠️ and structures 🧩 that just work, even without a guide 🚀
🔍 Resourcefulness & Research 🔍
Challenges? Bring them on! I’ll find a way to solve them 🧰—whether it’s discovering the perfect tool 🛒, diving deep into research 📚, or creating something innovative from scratch 💡.
Curiosities & Passions
✨ A Love for Neuroscience, Psychology & Anthropology ✨
I’m endlessly curious about how people think, behave, and connect. From the intricacies of the mind to the stories of cultures, these fields inspire me to explore what makes us human.
💡 The Art of Testing 💡
Whether it’s quirky tools, life hacks, or the latest finds on Product HuntI, I love experimenting to discover smarter, better ways to do things.
📚 Staying Ahead 📚
I’m always learning! From Bloomberg, The New York Times, TechCrunch, and Medium, my curiosity fuels me to stay informed and inspired
Mental Health & Growth
🧠 A Journey of Discovery 🧠
My mental health journey began in 2018—a true journey of discovery ✨ At 27, I was officially diagnosed with ADHD, and no, it wasn’t courtesy of TikTok or Reels 🎥. It took a real psychiatrist 🩺 a therapist 🛋️, and several wrong turns with misdiagnoses 🤦♀️ to finally get it right.
💸 Investing in Myself 💸
I’ve spent over 80k SAR on therapy, coaching, medications, psychiatry, and consultations. To me, this isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment in becoming the best version of myself.
🌧️ Rising from Challenges 🌧️
I’ve navigated through 20 months of depression since 2018, which taught me resilience and strength. It gave me a new perspective on life and the tools to develop mechanisms to stay on track, even on tough days.
Family & Pets
👨👩👦👦 A Small but Mighty Family 👨👩👦👦
I’m the eldest sibling to two awesome brothers, Rayan and Rakan, and I’m incredibly grateful for the bond we share 💕
I’m also so proud of my mom, Nesreen Hakeem, an international referee for cyclists 🚴♀️
🐕 Mom to a German Shepherd 🐕
I’ve spent over 80k SAR on therapy, coaching, medications, psychiatry, and consultations. To me, this isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment in becoming the best version of myself.
🐾 Nine Furry Friends 🐾
Our home is shared with one loyal dog 🐕 and eight quirky cats 🐱🐾 who keep life interesting and full of love.