We sat with Rania Masri El Khatib, Founder of the RMK Collective, a transformation and experience design advisory. Rania launched her career in retail with the global fashion brand Azadea before joining Chalhoub Group and spearheading the iconic Level Shoe District in Dubai Mall ten years ago. Rania’s keen insight on what makes consumers “tick” allowed her t ... Show More
Jun 4
“I observe. I document. And more recently, I speak my mind.” Hani AlMalki on Dubai’s F&B reset, credibility over clout, and a restaurant career built without a restaurant.
Hani AlMalki — aka Bedouinfoodie — returns to podcast for a second sit-down, and it lands nothing like the first. When war hit the region, he started writing: a daily diary on his Instagram Stories that became required reading for Dubai’s food community, built on the one thing m ... Show More
56m 43s
Apr 2026
“If you tell me we're not going to build, then probably replace me. There is no need for having me.” Karim Awad on leading EFG Hermes mid-revolution, a decade of building, and why legacy is measured by what remains after you leave
Karim Awad walked into EFG Hermes at one of the most turbulent moments in Egypt's recent history — a company caught mid-revolution, a bruised brand, and a region that wasn't sure it wanted to stabilise. What he did next is what this conversation is about. Karim and Hashem talke ... Show More
53m 4s
Feb 2026
Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte on the Soul of Space and Collectible Design
“I really wanted to slow things down… to create an experience where people take their time, build relationships, and connect with design in a more human way.” Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte has spent fifteen years living out of a suitcase, experiencing the quiet palazzos of Venice ... Show More
50m 47s
May 2023
Redefining Strength: Overcoming Perceptions with Rima Zanoun | EP.24
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rima Zanoun, the visionary behind MAKAW Chocolate. Born and bred in the UAE, Rima is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives. With her expertise in business, coaching, and mentorship, Rima c ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2023
Empowering Mompreneurs: The Art of Combining Business and Parenthood | Reem Al Khatib | GuestReady managing director GCC
Today in the Heroncode studio, we are joined by GuestReady's managing director for the GCC, Reem Al Khatib. Reem shares her journey in the business world and how she found a nice blend between her passion and skillset. She talks about the challenges she faced in prioritizing diff ... Show More
27m 50s
Oct 2023
HR Changemakers: Saudi Women Paving the Way with Rasha AlSadhan | Chief people & Culture Officer | AlAmar Foods company
Today in the studio, Rasha AlSadhan, a seasoned HR executive with over 16 years of experience, joins to discuss her transition from being a client to being an HR professional and the challenges she faced in understanding and connecting with the employees. Rasha highlights the str ... Show More
29m 59s
Sep 2021
Presenting Yourself With Opportunities With Rana Nawas
Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned podcaster on a mission to help women, which she achieves by being a public speaker, strategic consultant and an incredible founder and host to When Women Win, a show listened to in over 183 countries, where female role models from diverse ... Show More
40m 21s
Mar 2019
Rana Salhab on the Skills, Policies & Practices of Tomorrow
My guest on today's show was ranked by the Financial Times as one of the Top 5 "Global Champions of Women in Business" in 2017 and 2018. Rana Ghandour Salhab is the Talent and Communications partner at Deloitte, Middle East, covering 16 countries in the region and with numerous r ... Show More
33m 21s
Jun 2019
How to Achieve Your Goals, with Leandra Medine of Man Repeller
From her parents' house to two million+ monthly readers, Leandra has built a media business at the forefront of fashion. With a firm belief that quality content should drive all, the Man Repeller team has grown to over twenty employees and continues to innovate into new lines of ... Show More
46m 33s