The Mo Show

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The Mo Show is a series of English spoken audio/video podcast that provides a front-row seat to the life and culture of modern day Saudi Arabia, told by those on the ground who share personal stories and experiences.

Episodes
18 / 01 / 2024

Positive Self-Talk, Hardships, Obstacles & Cycling 1,500km Around Iceland | Yasmine Idriss 103


Yasmine Idriss is the first Arab and Saudi women to circle the grueling 1,500km ring road that wraps around Iceland. In quite a raw episode, Yasmine opens about the mental and physical demands and struggles she endured on her adventure, that lead her to gain a new perspective on life-s challenges.

01:03:34
03 / 01 / 2024

Saudi Hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Western Press, Racism & Tolerance | Henry Winter 102


Henry Winter is an English sports journalist and currently the Chief Football Writer for The Times. His sister is an artist, and his older brother, Abdal Hakim Murad, an English academic, theologian, and Islamic scholar, was featured on episode 84 of The Mo Show. Having traveled to 88 countries to cover sports events, Henry has witnessed the power of football to unite different cultures and promote tolerance and understanding. In a lively debate with Mo, they discuss various topics, including the preferred hosting locations for FIFA World Cups, Western media, football traditions, free press, and more. 0:00 Introductions 10:10 Brother and sister 17:35 Tolerance, free press, respect 19:53 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 23:38 Varying levels of tolerance 26:18 Russia 30:29 Western media 33:10 Politics in England 41:58 Qatar 50:40 Games on Sunday 56:48 Draft system1:01:45 Simon Jordan 1:08:10 Hosting events and tourism in Saudi 1:20:59 Rivalries, racism, tolerence 1:43:25 Henry-s career trajectory, meditation 1:49:11 Closing words Henry Winter Twitter https://bit.ly/3H8xozH Instagram https://bit.ly/48m4EiK The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Credits Mo Islam | Host - Founder Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Ahmed Hussein | Marketing - Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound Editor Edgar Ydel - Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator

01:51:31
25 / 12 / 2023

Becoming a Pilot, Work Culture, Leadership & The Aerospace Industry | Capt. Fahd Cynndy 101


Capt. Fahd Cynndy, the CEO of Saudia Technic and a luminary in aerospace leadership. Capt. Fahd-s career journey, from Saudi Aramco to commanding the skies as a pilot, imbued him with a healthy obsession with decision-making analysis and a passion for system-driven evolutions. At the helm of Saudia Technic, he-s not just steering an aerospace giant but also pioneering industry transformation. His leadership philosophy inspires innovation and encourages his team to transcend their comfort zones. This episode delves into his thoughts on sustainability, job creation, Vision 2030 and cutting-edge advancements in aerospace. Join us to explore the visionary world of Capt. Fahd, a leader reshaping the aerospace industry-s horizon.Capt. Fahd Cynndy Twitter https://bit.ly/3TFLdgm LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3tuBsqM Saudi Technic Website https://bit.ly/3RViUJH Twitter https://bit.ly/3TyfygU LinkedIn https://bit.ly/47eavoU Books Mentioned Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Powered by:Pizza Hut Jeddah Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq Tim Hortons Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u Twitter http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres Credits Mo Islam | Host - Founder Ahmed Hussein | Marketing - Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel - Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator

01:31:28
11 / 12 / 2023

The Toyota Way, Growing Up In Japan, Ice Baths & Vision 2030 | Hassan Jameel 100


Hassan Jameel is a prominent Saudi businessman. He is the Deputy President and Vice Chairman at Abdul Latif Jameel, an internationally diversified business founded by his grandfather in 1945. A substantial part of his life has been immersed in Japan, where he grew up, and worked with Toyota. Proficient in Japanese, he has a deep affinity for the culture and feels entirely at home there. He has embraced the Japanese principle of -kaizen,- meaning continuous improvement, in both his business ventures and personal well-being. He is an aficionado of automobiles.

01:41:19
27 / 11 / 2023

Love More Hate Less, Quitting Toxic Relationships, Inner Growth & Calling Saudi Home | Paris Verra 99


Originally from Chicago, Paris Verra has called Saudi Arabia home for the past six years. She is a social media travel influencer and a photographer, with an impressive Instagram account where she shares unbelievably stunning photos from her journeys of 60+ countries. Two years ago, she captivated The Mo Show audience when she appeared with her mother on episode 16. As one of the few American influencers to establish roots in the Middle East, she-s become an unofficial ambassador for the region. In today-s episode with Mo, they discuss personal boundaries, inner growth, and life lessons and for the first time, Mo opens up in detail on about the profound impact that his fathers passing had on his career trajectory.

01:14:46
09 / 11 / 2023

Life struggles, Societal Expectations, Anti-Bullying and The World of Acting | Enjy Kiwan 98


Enjy Kiwan, an Egyptian actress and MC, crossed paths with Mo while studying together at the American University in Dubai. She seamlessly transitioned from investment banking to presenting and hosting, and then to acting. Balancing motherhood with the highs and lows of an acting career is a delicate juggling act for her. Enjy dispels the misconception that life as an actor is all glitz and glamour. Utilizing her influence and social media presence for good, she actively engages in philanthropy and advocates against bullying. Enjy shares her perspectives on life, happiness, and the importance of kindness.

01:20:24
07 / 10 / 2023

A Refugee Turned Journalist, My Battle with PTSD & Surviving the Beirut Port Blast | Widad Yacoub 97


Widad Taleb Yacoub is a Lebanese journalist and a political activist. Presently, she lives in Dubai with her new husband and works as a Senior Reporter for CNN Business Arabic. She became interested in journalism while living in Lebanon and documenting political turmoil on Instagram. She witnessed gruesome horror on August ,4 2020, during the Beirut explosion, prompting her to start over in Saudi. Before that, her family tried to gain German citizenship. Tricked by a family friend into asylum, they lost everything and endured six months in a refugee camp with limited funds and no means to return home. This, coupled with the Beirut blast, led to her developing PTSD. Widad loves her family and advocates for social awareness, particularly for children, in politically unstable regions.

01:41:57
23 / 09 / 2023

Art Therapy's Success Rate with Trauma, Anxieties and The Loneliness Epedemic | Rawan Bajsair 96


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 have exacerbated feelings of loneliness and increased the demand for therapy. Fortunately, science-backed art therapy, with a success rate of 80%, has emerged as a valuable therapeutic approach.

01:06:50
09 / 09 / 2023

A Taste of Saudi Culture, Motherhood, Laughter & Astronauts Drinking Saudi Coffee in Space | Mayada Badr 95


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 flavors of Saudi with the world. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her ingredients to a happy, well-balanced life.

01:29:55
17 / 08 / 2023

EV Adoption in Saudi Arabia, PIF Investment & The 1200 HP Lucid Sapphire | Faisal Sultan 94


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 about the future of cars. With almost unbelievable charging, speed, and distance capabilities, Lucid defines luxury in the EV space.

00:30:17
The Mo Show
8 subscribers

The Mo Show is a series of English spoken audio/video podcast that provides a front-row seat to the life and culture of modern day Saudi Arabia, told by those on the ground who share personal stories and experiences.

Episodes
18 / 01 / 2024

Positive Self-Talk, Hardships, Obstacles & Cycling 1,500km Around Iceland | Yasmine Idriss 103

Yasmine Idriss is the first Arab and Saudi women to circle the grueling 1,500km ring road that wraps around Iceland. In quite a raw episode, Yasmine opens about the mental and physical demands and struggles she endured on her adventure, that lead her to gain a new perspective on life-s challenges.

01:03:34
03 / 01 / 2024

Saudi Hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Western Press, Racism & Tolerance | Henry Winter 102

Henry Winter is an English sports journalist and currently the Chief Football Writer for The Times. His sister is an artist, and his older brother, Abdal Hakim Murad, an English academic, theologian, and Islamic scholar, was featured on episode 84 of The Mo Show. Having traveled to 88 countries to cover sports events, Henry has witnessed the power of football to unite different cultures and promote tolerance and understanding. In a lively debate with Mo, they discuss various topics, including the preferred hosting locations for FIFA World Cups, Western media, football traditions, free press, and more. 0:00 Introductions 10:10 Brother and sister 17:35 Tolerance, free press, respect 19:53 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 23:38 Varying levels of tolerance 26:18 Russia 30:29 Western media 33:10 Politics in England 41:58 Qatar 50:40 Games on Sunday 56:48 Draft system1:01:45 Simon Jordan 1:08:10 Hosting events and tourism in Saudi 1:20:59 Rivalries, racism, tolerence 1:43:25 Henry-s career trajectory, meditation 1:49:11 Closing words Henry Winter Twitter https://bit.ly/3H8xozH Instagram https://bit.ly/48m4EiK The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Credits Mo Islam | Host - Founder Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Ahmed Hussein | Marketing - Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound Editor Edgar Ydel - Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator

01:51:31
25 / 12 / 2023

Becoming a Pilot, Work Culture, Leadership & The Aerospace Industry | Capt. Fahd Cynndy 101

Capt. Fahd Cynndy, the CEO of Saudia Technic and a luminary in aerospace leadership. Capt. Fahd-s career journey, from Saudi Aramco to commanding the skies as a pilot, imbued him with a healthy obsession with decision-making analysis and a passion for system-driven evolutions. At the helm of Saudia Technic, he-s not just steering an aerospace giant but also pioneering industry transformation. His leadership philosophy inspires innovation and encourages his team to transcend their comfort zones. This episode delves into his thoughts on sustainability, job creation, Vision 2030 and cutting-edge advancements in aerospace. Join us to explore the visionary world of Capt. Fahd, a leader reshaping the aerospace industry-s horizon.Capt. Fahd Cynndy Twitter https://bit.ly/3TFLdgm LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3tuBsqM Saudi Technic Website https://bit.ly/3RViUJH Twitter https://bit.ly/3TyfygU LinkedIn https://bit.ly/47eavoU Books Mentioned Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Powered by:Pizza Hut Jeddah Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq Tim Hortons Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u Twitter http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres Credits Mo Islam | Host - Founder Ahmed Hussein | Marketing - Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel - Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator

01:31:28
11 / 12 / 2023

The Toyota Way, Growing Up In Japan, Ice Baths & Vision 2030 | Hassan Jameel 100

Hassan Jameel is a prominent Saudi businessman. He is the Deputy President and Vice Chairman at Abdul Latif Jameel, an internationally diversified business founded by his grandfather in 1945. A substantial part of his life has been immersed in Japan, where he grew up, and worked with Toyota. Proficient in Japanese, he has a deep affinity for the culture and feels entirely at home there. He has embraced the Japanese principle of -kaizen,- meaning continuous improvement, in both his business ventures and personal well-being. He is an aficionado of automobiles.

01:41:19
27 / 11 / 2023

Love More Hate Less, Quitting Toxic Relationships, Inner Growth & Calling Saudi Home | Paris Verra 99

Originally from Chicago, Paris Verra has called Saudi Arabia home for the past six years. She is a social media travel influencer and a photographer, with an impressive Instagram account where she shares unbelievably stunning photos from her journeys of 60+ countries. Two years ago, she captivated The Mo Show audience when she appeared with her mother on episode 16. As one of the few American influencers to establish roots in the Middle East, she-s become an unofficial ambassador for the region. In today-s episode with Mo, they discuss personal boundaries, inner growth, and life lessons and for the first time, Mo opens up in detail on about the profound impact that his fathers passing had on his career trajectory.

01:14:46
09 / 11 / 2023

Life struggles, Societal Expectations, Anti-Bullying and The World of Acting | Enjy Kiwan 98

Enjy Kiwan, an Egyptian actress and MC, crossed paths with Mo while studying together at the American University in Dubai. She seamlessly transitioned from investment banking to presenting and hosting, and then to acting. Balancing motherhood with the highs and lows of an acting career is a delicate juggling act for her. Enjy dispels the misconception that life as an actor is all glitz and glamour. Utilizing her influence and social media presence for good, she actively engages in philanthropy and advocates against bullying. Enjy shares her perspectives on life, happiness, and the importance of kindness.

01:20:24
07 / 10 / 2023

A Refugee Turned Journalist, My Battle with PTSD & Surviving the Beirut Port Blast | Widad Yacoub 97

Widad Taleb Yacoub is a Lebanese journalist and a political activist. Presently, she lives in Dubai with her new husband and works as a Senior Reporter for CNN Business Arabic. She became interested in journalism while living in Lebanon and documenting political turmoil on Instagram. She witnessed gruesome horror on August ,4 2020, during the Beirut explosion, prompting her to start over in Saudi. Before that, her family tried to gain German citizenship. Tricked by a family friend into asylum, they lost everything and endured six months in a refugee camp with limited funds and no means to return home. This, coupled with the Beirut blast, led to her developing PTSD. Widad loves her family and advocates for social awareness, particularly for children, in politically unstable regions.

01:41:57
23 / 09 / 2023

Art Therapy's Success Rate with Trauma, Anxieties and The Loneliness Epedemic | Rawan Bajsair 96

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 have exacerbated feelings of loneliness and increased the demand for therapy. Fortunately, science-backed art therapy, with a success rate of 80%, has emerged as a valuable therapeutic approach.

01:06:50
09 / 09 / 2023

A Taste of Saudi Culture, Motherhood, Laughter & Astronauts Drinking Saudi Coffee in Space | Mayada Badr 95

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 flavors of Saudi with the world. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her ingredients to a happy, well-balanced life.

01:29:55
17 / 08 / 2023

EV Adoption in Saudi Arabia, PIF Investment & The 1200 HP Lucid Sapphire | Faisal Sultan 94

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 about the future of cars. With almost unbelievable charging, speed, and distance capabilities, Lucid defines luxury in the EV space.

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