EMIT TALKS

What does it really take to build an event that lasts? In this EMIT TALKS episode, Tito El Khachab, CEO & Founder of Nacelle, shares the journey behind one of the region’s most influential event platforms, from early underground parties to the global recognition of Sandbox Festival. This is not a conversation about events. It’s about decisions, pressure, and the systems behind experiences that...

What does the future of mobility actually look like, beyond the headlines? In this episode of EMIT TALKS, Ahmed Soudodi (VP, Kia Middle East & Africa) shares a rare inside view on how one of the world’s leading automotive groups is navigating the shift toward electric vehicles, AI, and new mobility models. But this isn’t just about cars. It’s about decision-making under uncertainty, why most p...

Redefining Success isn’t about applause, valuation, or summits. It’s about what happens when things fall apart… and who you become after. The Essence Pt. 2 brings together the defining moments from Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Season 1, distilled into one condensed conversation about failure, discipline, authenticity, and the long game. If you’ve ever questioned what success really means, this episode...

In this episode of EMIT TALKS , we sit down with Nadia Wassef, author, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Diwan Bookstore to explore what success looks like when it’s stripped of metrics, labels, and external validation. Nadia reflects on her complex relationship with Diwan, the failures she still questions, and why community, not scale or algorithms is what keeps culture alive. From building one of...

Luxury isn’t a product, it’s a mindset. In this episode ofEMIT TALKS, filmed aboard an EMIT Boat, brand strategist and co-founder of Longe Black Mo Elsamman breaks down what it truly takes to build a luxury brand with global relevance. Mo shares the failures that shaped his journey, thepsychology behind luxury desire, and why Egyptian brands are entering a defining moment. From competition and pos...

Filmed aboard EMIT Boats in the Red Sea, this episode dives deep with adventurer, entrepreneur, and author Omar Samra to explore how true success is found beyond the mountain. From rowing across the Atlantic to summiting Everest, Omar shares lessons on fear, resilience, and redefining what it means to reach the top. What you’ll learn: 🌊 What extreme adventure teaches about focus and fear🔥 How fa...

Discover the Secrets to Success Mindset in this special edition of EMIT TALKS: The Essence. In this quarterly recap, we strip away the noise and deliver the most powerful lessons from three iconic guests — World No.1 athlete Nouran Gohar, automotive visionary Karim El Naggar, and DHL’s legendary former CEO Ken Allen. From failure and resilience, to defining success, leadership under pressure, and...

Ken Allen DHL Turnaround — the full story of how the former Global CEO led DHL from a $2B loss to a $2B profit. Inside this Ken Allen DHL conversation: decisive calls in crisis, the people‑first culture shift, and the “Radical Simplicity” playbook behind the DHL turnaround. In this episode of EMIT TALKS, Safi hosts Ken Allen aboard EMIT Boats in El Gouna to dive deeper into how simplicity, speed,...

They told him to shut the company down. He took over — and built an empire. In this episode of EMIT TALKS, we dive deeper into success with Karim Naggar , Chairman of Kayan Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, Cupra). From failing businesses to building one of the region’s most powerful automotive groups, Karim shares how failure, leadership, and bold decisions shaped his journey. Listen for: 🚗 Turnin...

Nouran Gohar: World #1 Squash Champion on Burnout, Balance & Olympic Dreams In the premiere episode of EMIT TALKS, we dive deep with Nouran Gohar — the world’s top-ranked squash player, mechanical engineer, and future Olympian. From the heartbreak of early losses to the mindset that took her to the top, Nouran opens up about pressure, resilience, marriage to a fellow world champion, and the re...

Welcome aboard. 🌊EMIT TALKS is setting sail — filmed on the Red Sea, powered by EMIT Boats, and hosted by Safi. From champions like Nouran Gohar, to visionaries like Karim Naggar and Ken Allen — and many more to come — we dive into one thing they all have in common: Success. No matter the path, the mindset is what sets them apart.🎙 EMIT TALKS: Diving deeper into success. Coming soon.#EmitTalks #D...