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66:50

Art Therapy's Success Rate with Trauma, Anxieties and...

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2023/09/23

Rawan Bajsair is a Saudi board-certified art therapist and psychotherapist, a visual artist, and an author. For over a decade, she's helped children and adults tackle trauma, anxiety, and depression through art, play and talk therapy. She holds a BS in Art Therapy from Lesley University and an MA in Art Therapy from NYU. Today with Mo, she delves into the profound effects of unprocessed trauma, common parenting mistakes, and the overdiagnosis of ADHD. COVID and social media

89:55

A Taste of Saudi Culture, Motherhood, Laughter &...

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2023/09/09

Mayada Badr is a renowned Saudi chef and entrepreneur who studied at Parsons School of Design and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. For the last 4 years, she’s been the CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission under the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining the Commission, she worked as the Creative Executive Chef for Black Cardamom restaurant and opened multiple locations of Pink Camel, where she flexes pastry skills she learned in France. She’s on a mission to share the

30:17

EV Adoption in Saudi Arabia, PIF's Investment & The...

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2023/08/17

Faisal Sultan is the Vice President and Managing Director of Lucid Middle East, where he oversees strategies for expansion and operations, sets comprehensive goals, and promotes the company culture and vision in the Middle East. Lucid is an American manufacturer of electric luxury sports cars and grand tourers headquartered in California, so he travels back and forth. With previous experience working at GM, Ford, and the Ministry of Energy, there’s no one better to talk to

89:33

Amazon Acquisition of Souq, Alexa’s Impact in Saudi,...

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2023/08/06

Dr Raf Fatani, Amazon General Regional Manager, Alexa, MENA. He grew up and studied in the UK and later moved to the UAE, when Amazon acquired souq.com in 2017. Amazon utilized 18,000 beta testers in Saudi to teach Alexa to understand and speak Arabic from different regions and with different accents. Tech-savvy Saudis are the most engaged Alexa users in the word, with the average customer having 11 connected devices. This technology is truly life-changing, especially for

51:40

Researcher in Archaeology, Natural wonders of Saudi &...

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2023/07/22

Hassa Marwan Alsudairy is a Saudi Arabian archaeologists with a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and a Master's degree in International Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. Saudi Arabia boasts a treasure trove of ancient wonders and mysteries, with a staggering 80% of the country yet to be excavated.In 2021, archaeologist discovered the world's oldest Life-sized Camel Carving etched into the side of a mountain, dating back between 5200 and 5600 BC. That’s older than

65:34

Life After Paralysis, Culture & Reminiscing on Living...

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2023/07/10

Matt and Gerard Murphy spent their childhood in Saudi Arabia. Their parents taught at the British International School in Jeddah, commonly known as Conti, for 15 years. In 2012, they returned to the United Kingdom. At the age of 21, Gerard became paralyzed after diving headfirst into a shallow lake.Since losing control of his hands and legs, Gerard has continued living a full and interesting life. He completed a Master's Degree in Science, watches foreign films, listens to

93:22

Working Out, Cheat Meals and The Road to 1.6 Billion...

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2023/06/23

S7S is a Saudi body-builder, competitive eater, social media sensation, and business owner. With 3 million + followers on Instagram and an impressive 1.6 billion views on YouTube, Hussain has amassed quite a fanbase. His mouthwatering videos feature seemingly impossible challenges, like eating 60 donuts in one sitting. To conquer these extreme meals, Hussain dedicates hours each day to rigorous workouts and strictly adheres to a disciplined diet for most of the week. On this

69:19

The Rise in Divorce Rates, Divorce Coaching,...

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2023/06/17

Nada Hariri is a Saudi wellbeing and divorce coach, who coaches individuals through major life transitions. She draws lessons from her own personal experience with divorce, motherhood, and getting remarried. She explains the five R’s of a deteriorating relationship— Resistance, Resentment, Rejection, Resignation, Repression. Many couples are afraid to fail, so they postpone divorce and stay unhappy out of fear and family pressures. Once they finally accept the end of their

49:57

Process of Desalination and Water Scarcity in the...

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2023/06/10

Julio De La Rosa is the Business Development Director of Acciona, a multinational conglomerate who builds sustainable infrastructure solutions and water desalination plants. Desalination is a process that takes away salts and minerals from saline water. With a growing population and no river, Saudi goes to great lengths to provide potable water to citizens and farmers. Since 2011, Julio has lived and worked in the Middle East and is optimistic about the sustainable innovations

95:06

Miss Saudi Arabia, Law of Attraction & The Medical...

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2023/05/27

Rahaaf Al-Harbi is a doctor, actor, model, and beauty pageant contestant. She became interested in a career in medicine while volunteering at a cancer society for children. A self-described “nerd,” her photographic memory aided her through school. Breaking down barriers, Rahaaf became the first ever Saudi to compete in Miss Europe Continental in Napoli. If given the chance, she would love to compete in Miss Universe. You can watch Rahaaf act on-camera in the Saudi thriller

73:58

Launching a Delivery App, Entrepreneurship, Divorce...

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2023/05/20

Tala Alsahsah the visionary CEO and Founder of Doos, an app that Delivers lifestyle products from grocery, personal care, gifting and beyond to your doorsteps in less than 20 minutes in Jeddah and Riyadh. Additionally, Tala is the CEO and Founder ofTAN Gulf, the leading company in distribution, sales and marketing Functional foods and personal care in the Saudi market. Her unwavering determination and entrepreneurial drive were instilled in her by her father. She loves proving

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The Rise and Fall of Western Media | Zaid Al-Tamimi 85

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2023/05/06

Zaid Al-Tamimi is an expert on the history of media, communications and geopolitics. On this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Western-media and the changing global narratives and spheres of influence. He explains how media has the power to shape public discourse, sway public opinion, and influence positive and negative change. The current state of American-media highlights the country’s deep political and moral divisions. Drawing upon the work of Edward Bernays, the

78:50

Islamic theology, Xenophobia, Faith and Anglo-Muslim...

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2023/04/20

Shiekh Abdal Hakim Murad, a renowned Islamic scholar, English academic, writer, and theologian, is the Founder and Dean of Cambridge Muslim College. He converted to Islam in England in the 1970s after questioning Christianity as a child. His areas of expertise include Islamic theology, modernity, and Anglo-Muslim relations. Shiekh Abdal Hakim is worried about the decline in mental health among young people, and explains how our modern world is causing this early-onset

72:37

Hala Kazim 83 | Motherhood, Adoption and Managing...

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2023/04/13

Hala Kazim, the founder of ‘Journey Through Change’ (JTC), a Life Educational Coach who discovered a deep sense of peace and self-acceptance during a solo hike on the Camino de Santiago route in Spain. As a result, she now leads groups of women on worldwide retreats with workshops, hiking and coaching, helping them navigate relationships, boundaries, and self-love surrounded by nature. She is a loving mother, wife, and grandmother who credits her success and contentment to her

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Ahd Kamel 82 | The Film Industry, Social Media...

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2023/04/03

Ahd Kamel is a Saudi actress and filmmaker. She’s known for her roles in the BAFTA-nominated film, Wadjda (2014) and BBC2/Netflix’s Collateral (2018). She’s also written and directed two award-winning short films, “The Shoemaker“ and Sanctity” (now playing on Netflix in MENA). She recently appeared in Amazon’s “All the Old Knives” and on Hulu’s season 3 of Ramy. Today, Ahd is back in the director’s chair as she shoots her feature film ‘My Driver & I.’ Nostalgically set in

21:43

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal | At The...

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2023/03/22

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal | The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix With His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Jeddah to attend the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This Formula 1 race took place at the newly built Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 19, 2023. During their conversation, they discuss the country's burgeoning sports infrastructure and international

112:58

Haya Sawan 80 | Self-Discovery, The Importance of...

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2023/03/12

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 skyrocketed when she shared a video discussing the societal pressures women face in Saudi. She shares her thoughts on healthy boundaries, maintaining a positive attitude, motherhood, and the joys and

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Dr. Dina Al-Tayeb | The Mo Show 79 | Dentistry,...

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2023/03/02

Dr. Dina Al-Tayeb is the first Saudi and first Arab woman to complete the Ironman World Championship, an endurance event held annually in Hawaii that takes the average competitor 13 hours to complete. It starts with an open water swim of 2.4 miles (3.86 km), then a 112-mile (180 km) bike race, and ends with a marathon (26 miles or 42 km). Dina is also a mother and a periodontist with a love of drumming and music. Despite the physical toll racing has on the body, she loves the

90:45

Dr. Raed Ahmed | The Mo Show 78 | OBGYN, Medical...

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2023/02/21

Dr. Raed Ahmed is a highly regarded obstetrician in Saudi Arabia who specializes in female cosmetic surgery, urogyn and pelvic reconstruction. He kept his cool as he masterfully delivered Mo's twins, even when one wasn't breathing straight away. He discusses the personal sacrifices he’s made as a doctor, how he maintains his composure in stressful operating rooms, and the physical and mental toll of his profession.

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Alya Sairafi | The Mo Show 77 | ARAMCO Ventures,...

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2023/02/10

In October 2021, Alya Sairafi was named one of the “top 10 Saudi female marketers to look out for.” She started her Career at Careem, where she grew in the ranks quickly. She managed their branding, social media and social impact and sustainability functions in Saudi Arabia. Following the Careem Acquisition by Uber she moved on to found the marketing and communications department at Aramco Ventures and launch the brand identity of Prosperity7 Ventures.Alya currently works at

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