#S02 Episode 4: Carole Lamarque (Belgium)
A new podcast episode is out!
Listen to the conversation with Carole Lamarque, best-selling author and CEO of a marketing firm. 🎧
The mic stayed within Antwerp to talk to Carole Lamarque. She’s the co-founder and CEO of DUVAL UNION Innovative Marketing where she advises companies in digital strategy and Innovation. She's a proud best-selling author of three books and knows everything about community building.
“I don’t see my work as a separate thing. I see marketing as being a passion, and I know it's a true luxury to be able to see this.”
Carole is proudly born in Paris but raised and educated in Antwerp. She is an influencer in the business landscape and goes into dialogue with almost 30 000 Belgian leaders on a daily. Next to a busy work schedule she loves to put on her running shoes and train for marathons.
“Family and Friends always have been a priority. If my son needs me on the phone, I drop everything. "
Carole prefers to work from home remotely most of the time. This way, she doesn’t waste time traveling from one meeting to the next. As a CEO, Carole encourages her team to strive for optimal health and well-being.
“On Fridays, we come together at the office and have a healthy lunch together. On these days, we prioritize spending time together and building a culture.”
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In this episode, Carole tells us how she uses time squeezing to combine and manage her duties. Time squeezing means doing two things at once, something that Carole has been practicing a lot while raising her children.
“My son did 15 years of swimming competitions. While I was waiting for him in between competitions, I read my emails or did something else. It’s about trying to squeeze your time to optimize it.”
Listen to Carole’s story and learn more about her experience with scheduling time wisely and being able to see work as her passion.
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TALKING SIZES
Having difficulty choosing between the Pyramid and the slightly smaller-sized Midi Pyramid?
This blog page highlights all the differences.
Find the size that is right for you.
You are looking for a work bag? Good!
Both sizes are built for work life, with dedicated compartments for your laptop and all other office essentials so you will never forget your valuables again. Commute or travel in peace thanks to the zipper closure that keeps your belongings safe and secure.
The key question: how big is your laptop?
The Pyramid fits laptops up to 15.6 inches (diagonal screen size) with a maximum horizontal width of 14.1 inches, while the Midi Pyramid fits laptops up to 13.5 inches (diagonal screen size) with a maximum horizontal width of 12.8 inches.
Because screen borders vary by brand, we recommend measuring your laptop's physical width rather than going by screen size alone.
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Pyramid vs Midi Pyramid
| Pyramid | Midi Pyramid | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Width Laptop compartment | 14.1" | 12.8" |
| Inner pockets | 5 | 2 |
| Pen / lipgloss pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Bottle & umbrella holder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3 lb | 2.6 lb |
How to measure your laptop?
Check the size guide >
Choose the Midi Pyramid if you carry a laptop with a width up to 12.8 inch and the everyday essentials — phone, wallet, chargers, and the occasional A4 notepad or folder. Everything fits, without the extra weight.
Choose the Pyramid if you work on a wider laptop or regularly carry multiple files and folders.
One thing to keep in mind: a bigger bag tends to get heavier, because more space means more things. Women under 5'4" in the #KAAICOMMUNITY often prefer the Midi Pyramid for exactly that reason: a KAAI bag should make your day easier, not heavier.
Left: Pyramid - Right: Midi Pyramid
The model is 5'9".
