Community Feature for June 2026
A Citizen of the World
We spotlight Marie-Claire, a qualified chartered accountant and business owner in Dubai whose global journey and grounded perspective quietly shape both her work and outlook on life.
From a meaningful moment that first introduced her to Co Chocolat, to a life shaped across cultures and experiences, her story is rooted in purpose, perspective, and quiet strength.
She also shares reflections that might just shift the way you think about passion, persistence—and even your next chocolate break.
Q AND A :
1. How and when did you first hear about Co Chocolat?
I was gifted a Co Chocolat gift box after giving birth to my daughter recently
2. How would you describe your work, vocation, or passion, and what do you find most fulfilling about it?
I’m a qualified chartered accountant and run my own business in Dubai providing outsourced bookkeeping and consulting services to SME businesses based in the UAE and abroad. I find fulfilment in solving my clients’ business needs and providing a springboard to give advice - not just providing accounting services
3. How have your life experiences and exposure to different cultures shaped your perspective on the world?
I’ve lived in three different countries, travelled to 44 and speak a few languages so I feel like a citizen of the world so to speak! My experiences have taught me that we are all essentially the same; we have the same desires and aspirations for ourselves and our loved ones - we belong to the human race rather than being divided by ethnic and national lines
4. Do you have any advice for our community, especially for those who are still exploring their path?
My foremost advice is to do what you love, as you will never end up working a day in your life. Granted, this may take time but my second piece of advice is to never give up as tenacity is an underrated virtue!
5. Which Co Chocolat products do you love the most?
I am obsessed with ‘eat your greens’ - it’s so delicious, I forget that I am actually eating chocolate!"