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Saudi Life: Unpacked

Lily Moffatt & Frankie Hilton

Welcome to Saudi Life Unpacked, the podcast where we literally unpack the expat life in Saudi Arabia.Are you Saudi quisitive? Whether you’re already here or considering making the move, this podcast is your go to resource for everything you need to know about life in Saudi Arabia.Moving to Saudi Arabia can feel like an unknown. We are here to demystify the desert and explore the vibrant and dynamic experiences of expats living in the kingdom.Frankie and Lily are here to answer your burning

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32:12

Solo Female Adventure in Saudi Arabia: Walking the...

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2026/01/13

What does it really take to walk across Saudi Arabia on foot - as a woman?In this extraordinary episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Lily sit down with Alice Morrison, a British explorer, journalist, and adventurer who has just completed a world-first journey: walking 2,195km across Saudi Arabia over 112 days, from the Jordan border all the way down through the Kingdom.Recorded only moments after she finished (still in her desert expedition gear!), Alice takes us behind the scenes of one of the most

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28:26

Saudi Women Changing the Narrative with Rawan...

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2026/01/06

What is life in Jeddah really like - beyond the stereotypes?In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie Lily sit down with Rawan Al-Turki, a Saudi photographer born and raised in Jeddah, to explore the city through truly local eyes. From the historic streets of Al-Balad to fish markets, fashion shoots, and everyday moments most visitors never see, Rawan shares how photography has become a way to tell Saudi Arabia’s untold stories.We talk about growing up in Jeddah, the city’s deep cultural mix,

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35:27

Building a Business After Cancer: Umniah Alzahery’s...

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2025/12/28

What happens when life forces you to stop - and start again?In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie & Lily sit down with Umniah Alzahery, a Saudi entrepreneur based in Jeddah, to talk about career ambition, burnout, illness, and building a business that brought joy back into her life.Umniah shares her journey from a high-pressure corporate HR career to surviving cancer during the pandemic - and how that experience completely reshaped her relationship with work, health, and success. We

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Frankie & Lily end of year catchup, and Q&A from our...

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2025/12/22

In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down for an honest, end-of-year conversation about expat life in Saudi Arabia - the highs, the challenges, and the moments that make the Kingdom start to feel like home.They share personal life updates, winter travel plans, parenting reflections, and what it really looks like to raise happy children while living abroad. The conversation also dives into community questions, including practical expat topics like shipping, Christmas

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Ep. 60 Drinking Water!!!! Everything you need to know...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/12/14

Ep. 60 Drinking Water!!!! Everything you need to know (with all the research done!)

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29:43

Ep 59. Rozana Albanawi: The Heartbeat of...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/12/10

Ep 59. Rozana Albanawi: The Heartbeat of Human-Centred Leadership (and golden Insights into Jeddah!)

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Ep 58. From Identity to Anxiety: Psychologist, Carl...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/12/02

Ep 58. From Identity to Anxiety: Psychologist, Carl Garner on the Real Emotional Impact of Moving Abroad

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Ep. 57 "So Here's the tip...." We answer some FAQ's &...

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2025/11/19

Ep. 57 "So Here's the tip...." We answer some FAQ's & give some tips on 'what to wear' to 'how to drive' (and all in-between)

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Ep 56. Through His Eyes: A Husband’s Take on Moving...

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2025/11/13

Through His Eyes: A Husband’s Take on Moving to Saudi Frankie sits down with her husband Michael to unpack the highs, lows,

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Ep. 54 Bonjour Arabia! Frankie & Lily sit down with...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/11/06

Ep. 54 Bonjour Arabia! Frankie & Lily sit down with Cecilia Pueyo, co-founder & CEO of Bonjour Arabia (formally 'Bonjour Saudi') - expert on cultural experiences in Saudi.

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Ep 54: The Stories Behind the Hosts – Frankie &...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/10/30

The Stories Behind the Hosts – Frankie & Lily’s Path to Saudi Arabia

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Ep 53. Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Dr Felwa...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/10/17

Ep 53. Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Dr Felwa AlMarshad joins Lily & Frankie for a practical and honest discussion on her mission to educate (Men & women) in the region.

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Ep 52. Frankie & Lily catch up - Start of a new...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/10/12

Ep 52. Frankie & Lily catch up - Start of a new school year and we're off and running! Events, concierge and Riyadh season (and great weather!)

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23:08

Ep.51 *Special SLU update* - SLU Concierge Launch! ...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/10/09

Ep.51 *Special SLU update* SL Concierge Launch! - hear about how 'Saudi Life: Unpacked' is expanding

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Ep 50. Q & A with Lama Alhamawi: Saudi journalist,...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/09/29

Ep 50. Q A with Lama Alhamawi: Saudi journalist, Head of Diplomacy Foreign Affairs at Arab News, and founder of the Discussions podcast - to unpack her powerful career journey. If you're still bringing assumptions about the Kingdom in your carry-on, this episode will change that.

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Ep 49. Q & A with Tulin Meric Sahin, makeup artist...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/09/18

Ep 49. Q A with Tulin Meric Sahin, makeup artists and skincare professional - talking bringing up children through their formative years in Saudi, practical tips tricks on everything from skin care to parenting grounded children - we cover it all.

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Ep 48. Q & A with Palavi Kele, Cross-cultural...

Saudi Life: Unpacked ·

2025/09/03

Ep 48. Q & A with Palavi Kele, Cross-cultural Psychologist. We discuss her work helping individuals and organisations navigate the rich and nuanced cultural landscape of Saudi Arabia.

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Ep 47. Frankie & Lily 'post summer' catch up -...

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2025/08/30

Frankie & Lily 'post summer' catch up - Changing schools & feelings about returning to Saudi after a long summer break abroad.

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EP 46. Q & A with Nada Alrasheed, Saudi...

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2025/08/15

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EP 45. Q & A with Rateel Alshehri, youngest Arab...

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2025/08/04

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