{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/697655df283ec80e15634ffd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BONUS: Rising Star 2026 - Laila Kamiabi","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/1769362830069-7994aa0d-23b8-4659-a556-a235bd08f289.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It’s the next special bonus episode of our <em>Rising Star</em> series, in association with <a href=\"https://www.blum.com/gb/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Blum</strong></a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Host George Dean meets Laila Kamiabi, business manager at Haus of Design, who is already gaining hands-on experience across operations, marketing, HR and project management as she prepares to one day take over the business from her father.</p><p><br></p><p>Laila shares how she’s embraced a “learn by doing” approach, from running the studio’s social media and YouTube channel to understanding every aspect of the company’s day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p> She also reflects on building confidence in front of the camera, expanding her skillset into design, and taking proactive steps to prepare for leading the studio in the future — a fascinating insight into the making of one of KBB retail’s rising stars.</p>","author_name":"kbbreview, Andrew Davies"}