5ivethirty

This week’s 5ivethirty is all about Sam Mehra, a UAE-based photographer and an overall nice guy. Sam talks to Chris and Sophie about the time when he opted for a career in the Merchant Navy, and how his life experiences has given him the ability to gracefully navigate this beautiful yet tricky thing called "Life". 

Let’s face it; having a positive mindset is one thing but cultivating an attitude of gratitude even when the chips are down is another. Salma is the epitome of optimism, grace and confidence. This episode is a reminder that instead of worrying about what you cannot control, you just have to shift you energy to what you can create. You’re smarter and braver than you think, and definitely capable of...

Liv Prescott is a Certified Wim Hof Instructor, Sound Healer and Yoga Teacher. Liv sits down for a special conversation with Chris and Sophie about her incredible journey so far... and how doing something that you love whilst helping others makes a person truly remarkable.

We've got the lovely Caelan Wheeler in the studio this week. Caelan is a talented singer-songwriter, an incredible mother of two and an overall amazing human. We discuss her dream job, family, and we get to listen to her play an original song. Happy listening!

Apologies for interrupting your regular 5ivethirty programming :) We've known each other for about 6 episodes now and it just feels right that you, the audience, should know a little bit more about us. We love challenging ourselves so expect "Quick-Fire Questions" to make things simple, genuine and off-menu, if you will. This two-part episode starts with the ever amazing, Sophie Ryan...

One of the "short-term goals" include: Rowing 4,800 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean - the deepest and largest ocean on planet Earth - along with three badass members of the British team, Brothers 'N Oars (brothersnoars.com) in support of BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION and INVICTUS GAMES FOUNDATION. Harry Amos, a former Captain in the British Army, a passionate adventure sportsman and a true gentleman,...

Nourie Ennor-Glynn, one of Dubai’s most loved fitness instructors, joins us in the studio this week. Her passion for what she does in helping people to reach their goals is palpable, but her journey to get there wasn’t as linear as you might imagine. Tune in for Nourie’s take on Dubai's fitness scene and what it takes to keep people coming back for more... and more burpees, incline sprints, climbs...

You're about to hear some awesome stories from a man who's conquered some of the world's toughest marathons including the 250km Marathon des Sables in Morocco's Sahara Desert and Comrades Marathon in South Africa... *cue cinematic, epic music* Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the incredible Adam Du Plooy. Oh, Chris and Sophie gets to try the Sadhu Board, too!

And that is Matt Fortune's secret to success. Matt joins Chris and Sophie live from the wonderful Dubai desert to discuss being a dog dad to 3 beautiful rescue doggos, his full Ironman journey (and for a good cause), future adventures, his plan to conquer LEJOG - a 1000+ mile cycling challenge in the UK, no big deal - and so much more. Fun times!

From New York to Milan... so far everything's going well as per the plan. See what we did there? :) Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, Alex Arfaras discusses everything from her life working in the fashion industry to her passion for the arts — and for life.

Recorded from the world's highest 360° infinity pool, our dear friend Christophe Hobeika talks about his incredible journey - so far - and realizing his childhood dream of working for the iconic Burj Al Arab (frequently known as the world’s most luxurious hotel) located in the city we call home, Dubai. In the words of Christophe Hobeika, "You have to find what sparks joy in you. You thrive when yo...

It doesn't really matter what you want, it just matters how badly you want it. There are limitations. But whatever you want to do, get out there and do it.  Episode 1 premieres March 6

Tune in every week as we chat to friends, colleagues and experts about their journey so far - from passions, hobbies, life goals and everything in between.  Thanks for listening!