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Preserving our heritage is to preserve ourselves.’ Designer Nada Debs on the inspirations of hybridity & true craftsmanship, plus creating her own contemporary design language.
Grab a pen and notebook because this episode is brimming with life learnings! Samantha Wood AKA FooDiva, inimitable queen...
7th April 20210 -
‘For a review, I have to be in the right state of mind.’ Samantha Wood AKA FooDiva on her restaurant review process, Dubai’s F&B scene & the ONE review that broke the internet.
Grab a pen and notebook because this episode is brimming with life learnings! Samantha Wood AKA FooDiva, inimitable queen...
25th March 2021 -
“I use my shows to make a statement,” gallerist Isabelle van den Eynde on her curatorial techniques, working with Emirati artist Hassan Sharif and the challenges of showing art through the pandemic.
This week we caught up with gallerist Isabelle van den Eynde, founder of the eponymous Gallery IVDE, one of...
10th March 2021 -
‘If your concept isn’t differentiated, you’re selling hot air.’ Samer Hamadeh on his mission as an F&B owner/operator and how to develop an edge
This week we caught up with our d3 neighbor Samer Hamadeh to doubleclick on his pivot from nightlife impresario...
25th February 2021 -
‘Every act of reading is historical,’ Nadia Wassef on the art of reading vs. the craft of writing, and the business of founding Diwan, one of Egypt’s most popular modern book stores
This week we’re joined remotely by Nadia Wassef who in 2002 co-founded Cairo’s popular Diwan bookstore with her sister,...
4th February 2021 -
Helen Farmer on evolving into a social media influencer & mompreneur yet maintaining a work-life balance while in the public eye
Is there a recipe for building a loyal following? Helen Farmer’s work combines effective storytelling and just enough vulnerability...
21st January 2021 -
2020 in the Rearview Mirror
Feels good saying it’s behind us, doesn’t it? What started as a normal year filled with fresh resolutions and...
14th January 2021 -
“You need to have a niche and really invest in yourself.” Tariq Khayyat on architecture in the region; working with Zaha Hadid; and his advice for aspiring architects
We caught up with Tariq Khayyat, one of the leading architects in the region, and a long time guest...
16th December 2020 -
‘Gear your life towards more than one legacy,’ Michelin Star Chef Daniel Boulud on wearing multiple hats to turbocharge a successful multi-decade career
Host Hashem Montasser argues that many great chefs are just that; great chefs and being a Star Chef does...
3rd December 2020 -
“You can’t be noticed unless there is sincerity in your work.” Fashion designer Yasmine Yeya
How do you go from working in advertising, to waking up with a gazillion Instagram notifications of J.LO wearing...
18th November 2020 -
“I’m not going to measure somebody by whether or not they’ve had a show at the MoMA,” Maya Allison
In this week’s episode, Hashem, a long-time art enthusiast & collector, is joined by Maya Allison, Executive Director &...
5th November 2020 -
‘“Life is beautiful” has become a personal philosophy for me.’ Fatafeat founder Youssef El Deeb
This week’s episode was quite a unique experience for us at the recording studio that we hope all you...
21st October 2020 -
“We don’t have pills for eating disorders.” Psychologist Carine El Khazen on signs for early detection of mental health issues
This week Hashem caught up with Dr. Carine El Khazen, clinical psychologist at the American Center in Dubai, and...
7th October 2020 -
“You’re not investing in my husband, you’re investing in me” Bulkwhiz Founder, Amira Rashad
Hashem is joined by fellow hybrid Egyptian/Arab/American, Amira Rashad, founder of Dubai’s first bulk online shopping portal, Bulkwhiz. As...
24th September 2020 -
Hashem Montasser on lessons he learned from his first year of podcasting and why content is always king
Our podcast is celebrating its first milestone: 20 episodes! And we’d like to give our listeners around the world...
10th September 2020
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