Alaa Balkhy is a Saudi creative director working at the intersection of fashion, design, and culture. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her experience as a third-culture kid, her perception of identity, and her efforts to stay connected to and to celebrate her Middle Eastern roots.
Jul 2022
Leen Sadder: The Decision to Freeze Your Eggs – and All It Entails
Leen Sadder is a Dubai-based designer, founder, community builder, and one of my dearest friends. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her decision to freeze her eggs, why it took her so long and the fears that held her back from it, and the reaction of the people around ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2022
Kelsey Wells: A Story of Healing
One of world's biggest fitness personalities, Kelsey Wells, opens up about her healing journey, overcoming postpartum depression, managing her anxiety, overcoming body image issues, and making peace with her body.
48m 51s
Jun 2022
Dr. Heather Eade: Rethinking the Treatment of PCOS
Dr. Heather Eade is a naturopathic physician, specializing in integrative medicine in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, she unpacks one of the most common disorders plaguing women today, polycystic ovary syndrome, and offers a refreshingly different take on the treatment of ... Show More
58m 18s
Feb 2024
Aisha Al Sowaidi on Memory and Nostalgia in Design
A series of conversations with Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and people who have been part of Qatar’s architecture & culture development journey.
In this episode, Her Excellency hosts Aisha Al Sowaidi, the director of Liwan Design Studios and Labs, an incubator for D ... Show More
36m 29s
Apr 2022
DYNAMIC - Mastercard Episode with Sarah Abdelaziz El Rashid | ديناميكي - حلقة ماستركارد مع سارة عبد العزيز الرشيد
In today’s episode, our host Raha Moharrak is joined by our special guest, HRH Princess Sarah Abdelaziz El Rashid. The owner of Sadu escapes, blending Arabian culture with Saudi hospitality and soul-stirring, cross-cultural rhythms. Sadu Escape cultivates the arts and crafts of t ... Show More
16m 7s
Dec 2023
Hala Al Shammari | By Hala
Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrown
fashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line. Hala's
journey started in university, shaping HALA's unique identity with the creation of an
eight-look collection Hala took ... Show More
45m 43s
Jan 2024
ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390
Finally, she highlights the critical role that artists and their art play as “interpreters of our time” and the difficulties of building private and public collections, and shares her “playbook” for building a successful cultural institution. For art lovers and curious minds alik ... Show More
57m 37s
Mar 2024
She Turned Pain into Power: Erim Kaur's Unbelievable Transformation on The Insight Track
In this compelling episode of The Insight Track with Luca Allam, we host Erim Kaur, the biggest Sikh influencer in the UK, and the visionary CEO Founder of a pioneering luxury hair beard care company. Beyond her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, Erim stands out as a resonant vo ... Show More
51m 59s
Mar 2024
The Beauty Industry Evolution, Cultural Integration & Losing A Family Member | Sara Al-Rashed 109
Founder of ‘ASTERI’, Sara brings “desert-proof” make up to the beauty world. Born and raised in Riyadh, she is the youngest of six siblings who started her creative journey by studying interior design and engineering. When lockdowns hit and work projects paused, everything fell i ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2023
Haya Sawan 80 | Self-Discovery, The Importance of Boundaries & The 5 A.M Club
Haya, a Jeddah native, is a proud mother of two, a member of the Saudi surfing federation, a marathon runner, a content creator and the founder and managing partner of SheFit, a Saudi-based gym that empowers women to lead a healthy lifestyle. Her following on social media skyrock ... Show More
1h 52m