International professional boxer Ziyad Al Maayouf, 22, represents the Arab world with pride. At Rage at the Red Sea in August, "Zizo" finally made his winning professional debut. The win was especially sweet coming after several debuts and an Olympic opportunity that didn’t pan out. Professional boxing is not for the faint of heart. Zizo recounts his sacrifices, which include years spent away from his family training and sparring in LA, drastic weight loss and dieting, physical injuries, and gru...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 68
29-year-old neuroscience researcher turned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Emon Shakoor, recently moved to Riyadh. She is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator, the country's first female-focused and tech-inclusive startup accelerator. She also works as a Venture Partner at Oryx Fund and hosts a podcast that highlights the inclusive stories of powerful female founders and leaders in partnership with Anghami. Throughout life, Emon has battled epilepsy and is passionate about equity...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 67
Jara is a female Saudi rapper, artist and lyricist. Behind the musical alter ego of “Jara” is a real young woman, Yara, who moved to Sweden at just 17 to study international relations and psychology. Jara can rap in English, Arabic, and Swedish and she tackles political, personal, and racial subjects through her music. On today’s podcast, she opens up about friendships, family, mental health, plans to get her Master’s, and what fuels her as an artist.
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 66
Nada Baeshen is a social media influencer, skincare and fashion fanatic, an avid traveler, and the owner of The Huntress, a multi-brand boutique store based in Jeddah. She also runs Bimini Beauty, a home services spa. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she worked in financing and banking for eleven years. Topics covered in today’s episode include entrepreneurship, social media, the retail sector in Saudi, women empowerment, marriage, family and parenthood, and more.
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 65
Noura Alturki is the Vice President of Nesma, a privately owned Saudi Arabian family business that her father started over 40 years ago. Nesma maintains a diverse business portfolio that spans a number of industries, including construction, power, oil, gas, real estate, hospitality, tourism, and more. Noura attended Brown University and earned a degree in Environmental Studies. She’s passionate about social change and diversity in the workplace. She opens up about working with family, being a wo...
Aug 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 64
Although born in Australia, at the age of 3, his parents moved back to war-torn Lebanon where Houssam grew up. At the age of 18 he moved back to Australia with his family where he spent his adult life.He graduated with a double degree in Health Sciences & Biomedical Engineering and first found success as an entrepreneur in business before switching to politics. In 2010, he was elected to the City of Adelaide and is the first Muslim to hold a Deputy Lord Mayoral Office in Australia. In 2019, ...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 63
Anas Bukhash is an entrepreneur and the host of #ABtalks, a hugely successful podcast and YouTube show that spotlights the raw human side of celebrities, influencers, and achievers. Now streaming on Netflix, #ABtalks has quickly gained popularity in the Middle East with over 170 episodes released. With Mo today, Anas discusses his formula for success, view on life, family relationships, and future aspirations. Together, they both talk about parenting, podcasting, interviewing techniques as well ...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 62
Mohamed, a health coach who is dedicated to helping his clients reach a healthy weight in a holistic and natural way. Obesity is a serious problem, and according to Mohamed, negative mindsets and emotional barriers are generally to blame. On this episode, they discuss fatherhood, returning to Saudi after the pandemic, mental health, emotional eating, and other topics revolving around health and wellness.
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 61
Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majed Al-Saud is the Secretary General at Alwaleed Philanthropy and a Goodwill Ambassador for UN-Habitat, helping address urgent humanitarian crises around the globe. She’s also a mother, a writer, and Islamic art enthusiast.She received the "Arab Woman of the Year" award in 2017 and the "Most Influential Figure in the Arab World for Social Responsibility" award in 2021. In this episode, they discuss her childhood in Egypt, identity struggle, day in the lif...
Jun 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 60
Suha Nowailaty is a Saudi celebrity TV presenter who lives in Jeddah with her husband and young children. Today with Mo, she explains how she got on television, how she manages her work-life balance. Other topics discussed include Jeddah Season, GEA (General Entertainment Authority), and modern-day parenting.
Jun 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 59
This is part 2 with HRH Prince Khaled Bin AlWaleed, an entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures. Together, they discuss fitness, food security, Elon Musk and a variety of other topics. Prince Khaled is optimistic about a future with innovative solutions such as cellular agriculture and electric vehicles.
Jun 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 58
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed is an investor and the Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures. A passionate vegan, through his venture capital firm, he has heavily invested in many companies that aim to solve pressing global concerns. Additionally, he’s the President of the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), encouraging Saudis to lead an active and healthy life. On this episode, they discuss cellular agriculture, vertical farming, Saudi sports, family and more.
May 28, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 58
Jamal Bajandouh is a professional Saudi footballer and new father who plays as a defensive midfielder for Al-Tai Football Club. Born in England with a Saudi father, Jamal is perfectly fluent in English and Arabic. A true dream career, he’s played professionally in England, Saudi Arabia, and Croatia. He shares what it takes to be a professional athlete.
May 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 57
Abdulrahman Jiffry is the Accelerator Manager at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's TAQADAM startup program that invests in promising startups from around the world.With funding, tools, mentorship, and hands-on resources, the accelerator program aims to help startups advance rapidly over the course of six months. Mo and Abdulrahman talk about what it takes to be a successful founder, what fintech is, the Saudi business landscape, and much more in this episode.--
May 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 56
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal is the Minister of Sports and the head of the Olympic and Paralympic committees in Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdulaziz has always been a fan of motorsports, and was the first Saudi to race in a GT3 European championship. As Minister of Sports, he is spearheading efforts to meet the growing demand for more athletic infrastructure, organizations, clubs, and federations, all in line with Vision 2030. Additionally, he is leading efforts to identify ...
Apr 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 55
After identifying a gap in Arabic entertainment for children, Alanoud left her legal career to pursue her passion for music and entrepreneurship. Dreamrock is a content development company behind the YouTube show “Azooz and Jude” plus behind an immersive musical theatre called “Where did they go?”. Alanoud talks about her upbringing, her early love of the piano, motherhood, and her late father's support to follow her dreams.
Apr 14, 2022•44 min•Ep. 54
Dale Shannon and his wife relocated to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, from Maine, USA six years ago. They went on a trip to AlUla four years ago, which prompted them to start off-roading and trail- finding with their son on weekends. Dale's wife is the one who films and edits the outdoor excursions for their YouTube channel, “Epic Everyday Adventures.” In this episode, Dale talks about Saudi Arabia’s outstanding hospitality, enormous tourism potential, cultural shifts, and rich history.Dale Shannon Youtub...
Apr 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 53
Aziz Al-Ula is the Founder of the Nabatean Studio, a creative content creation studio based in the Al-Ula desert. Al-Ula is one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula, rich in historical artifacts and natural beauty. It only recently became an accessible destination for tourists, resulting in a boom of opportunities, events, activities, and fun. A true local, Aziz was born in a tent in Al-Ula and prefers his peaceful desert life over the hustle and bustle of cities.
Mar 30, 2022•49 min•Ep. 52
Yara Al-Hogbani is a 17-year-old rising Saudi tennis star. She started her athletic career in the US, where she was born and raised, before moving to Saudi with her family. Between adjusting to a new country and flying around the world for international matches, Yara isn’t an ordinary teenager. Family and Islam give her peace and strength to keep training towards her eventual goal of being WTA ranked.Yara Al-Hogbani Instagram https://bit.ly/3qj7sJu Twitter https://bit.ly/3KZoB2Y https://www.arab...
Mar 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 51
Husein Alireza is the Captain of the Saudi rowing team and was the Saudi flag bearer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He discovered his exceptional rowing capabilities at college in the UK, leading him to dedicate three years of his life to intense Olympic training with his coach, Bill Barry. In the midst of training, Husein’s mother was tragically diagnosed and passed away from blood cancer, shifting his perspective on happiness and reason to keep training. Frustratingly, he suffered a lung injury, ...
Feb 25, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
Mishaal Ashemimry is the first female Aerospace Engineer in the GCC. Her fascination in astronomy began when she was only six and led her to a career in rocket science. When she’s not designing or testing rockets, she flies planes and scuba dives to unwind. As soon as the right opportunity comes, Mishaal is ready to launch herself into space.
Feb 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 49
Lina has been working as a Mental Health therapist at Hashem Clinic since 2005. On this episode she talks about client centered therapy and how much the landscape has changed since she began her career.
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 48
Saudi Arabia’s top female driver Dania Akeel recently completed her first Dakar Rally in addition to being crowned as world champion in the Cross Country Bajas World Cup in the T3 class. In this episode Dania gives a full debrief on what her debut experience was like at Dakar 2022.
Jan 31, 2022•57 min•Ep. 47
Halah Al-Hamrani is the Founder of Saudi’s first female boxing gym in Jeddah called FlagBoxing which stands for "Fight Like A Girl'. She explains the rise of combat sports among women isn’t about getting in shape as much as its about teaching women how to carry themselves with strength and confidence. After a National Geographic feature with American photojournalist Lynsey Addario, Halah became a prominent figure for the female empowerment movement in the Saud Arabia. In this episode, Halah spea...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
His excellency Seif Usher is the British Consul General in Saudi Arabia, a father of five, and an Islam convert. His long impressive career in diplomacy has taken him and his family all over the world. Residing in Jeddah since 2018, Seif assists religious pilgrims and advocates for business between UK and Saudi. Mo and Seif discuss Hajj, football, Formula One, how Saudi handled COVID, learning Arabic, and much more.
Jan 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 45
Faisal Bin Laden is an architect, marketeer, entrepreneur, car fanatic and racing driver based in Saudi Arabia. His most notable architect work can be seen at the Holy Mosque and at King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).Faisal Bin LadenInstagram https://bit.ly/3F4lqn3 Driving Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/3f5l1Gt https://www.velocelife.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-binladen-34798625 The Mo Show PodcastYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://...
Jan 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 44
Hisham Al-Dabbagh is the Managing Partner at Al-Adl International, formerly Crestcom, a training center in Saudi Arabia that provides interactive leadership development programs for future leaders. In the past twelve years, they’ve trained an impressive 10,000 graduates. Hisham and Mo discuss the effects of COVID on businesses, the booming industries of Saudi, and the importance of having a positive and supportive work environment.Hisham Al-DabbaghHisham's Linkedin bit.ly/3FS8uC4Al-Adl's Linkedi...
Jan 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 43
Alanoud Badr, AKA Fozaza, is a Saudi-Lebanese influencer based in Dubai. She’s the founder of the Lady Fozaza brand, a jewelry designer for L’azurde, a business woman, and a fashion icon. Ten years ago, her blazer was worn by Kim Kardashian, launching her brand into the spotlight. She opens up about her family, childhood, the decision to freeze her eggs, and what it’s like living in the public eye. Her calm and loving energy is radiant as she explains seeing signs from the universe, like the num...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 42
Carla DiBello is an American businesswoman, film producer, and entrepreneur who’s been living and doing business in the Middle East for almost ten years. Originally from Florida, Carla skipped college and moved to LA at only eighteen, where she was personal friends with Kim Kardashian. At only twenty-one, she worked for casino mogul Steve Wynn in Las Vegas. Her recent short film, a psychological thriller titled “Maskoon” starring Paris Verra, just premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival. Carla an...
Dec 17, 2021•52 min•Ep. 41
Dalia Darweesh is the CEO & Founder of Ela Agency, the first modeling agency in Khobar, Saudi Arabia; and she’s also a writer, reporter, and stylist. In 2016, she moved back from the US, where she earned a degree in Business Management, modeled, and grew her passion for fashion. Dalia and Mo discuss the growing fashion and modeling industry in Saudi.
Dec 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 40
