For upcoming stories, please consider Yara - Cofounder and CEO of UrbanPal, a fashion collective that bridges culture, automation, and impact to deliver personalized experiences and customization options for customers. A former Program Manager at Amazon, Yara quit her corporate job after burnout and had her ‘aha’ moment building Palestinian art, empowering local artisans to preserve Palestinian heritage.
Yara can comment on the following:
- The transition from corporate tech at Amazon to launching a purpose-driven startup.
- Starting her business as an Arab millennial woman in the Gulf and experiences women face in the workforce.
- How to build customization in retail while connecting them with the refugee seamstress community.
“Fashion is not just about what we wear—it’s about the stories we carry. UrbanPal is my way of keeping Palestinian heritage alive in today’s global world. Quitting corporate life wasn’t easy, but it gave me the freedom to build something authentic.”
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I’d like to introduce you to Yara Alul, Co-founder & CEO of UrbanPal, a fashion collective preserving Palestinian culture through modern, sustainable fashion.
After 4.5 years at Amazon Payment Services, Yara left her corporate career to pursue her passion full-time—building UrbanPal as a bridge between culture, automation, and social impact. She’s especially focused on empowering refugee seamstresses, preserving heritage, and creating a customer-first fashion tech experience.
Yara is now sharing her journey as a speaker, founder, and advocate for Arab women in business—exploring themes like career transitions, burnout recovery, authentic storytelling in business, and cultural preservation through fashion.
She’d be a fantastic fit for your coverage around entrepreneurship, women in leadership, cultural storytelling, and sustainable fashion.
