Hope It Helps

Nehha A Bhhatiaa is the UAE’s #1 Ranked Linkedin Personal Branding Expert & the Founder of Magnetique Marketing. Today she channels decades of marketing experience working for some of the largest global fashion brands such as Fendi, to now helping professionals and businesses craft compelling LinkedIn presences that attract opportunities. Whether it’s developing strategies, building connection...

Lara Varlamova is the Founder & CEO of True Impact Media & Marketing and the creative arm of a B2B podcast channel, Veela Podcast that focuses on key business areas each season, including marketing, media and PR, creator economy, organizations & culture, and leadership. She brings over 12 years of senior B2B Marketing, Partnership roles, and global experience in the technology sector a...

Karim Saad is the host of the “Koon Rijjeil” podcast, where he unpacks what it means to be a man in the Arab world while normalizing conversations about mental health. On every episode, Karim delves into what "Koon Rijjeil" means to his guests and explores their mental health journeys, childhood experiences, struggles, and insights on coping. Last Message: “ Stop comparing yourself to ot...

Dr. Racha Abdrabbo Haffar is the Founder and Managing Director of Digital Excellence Bridge (DeXB) and brings over two decades of experience in the financial sector and consultancy. She is a visionary in the field of digital transformation and stands as an influential women leader at the forefront of the industry. Her mission is revolutionizing the knowledge-building field by navigating through th...

Andrew Laity is a marketing expert & Co-founder of Pieo an agency that specializes in accelerating revenue, sustainable growth and effective marketing strategies for startups. His no BS approach and bias to action has been key to his success, and over the past 8 years has worked with some of the world’s largest brands to optimize their marketing strategies and drive revenue for their businesse...

Hisham Al Yahyai is a podcast host, music artist, and two-time Ironman athlete who’s all about unlocking the secrets to high performance. After making waves globally as a music artist, he turned his focus to helping others grow through coaching and personal development, even landing appearances on Dubai and Abu Dhabi TV. Now, with his podcast High Performance Mindset, Hisham dives into inspiring c...

Vuk Zlatarov, co-founder and CEO of Poddster and Podyx, uncovers how he’s revolutionizing the podcast industry. From building Dubai’s first podcasting studios & community to creating Podyx, the first RevOps software tailored for podcast studios, he shares insights on aligning strategy, scaling growth, and leveraging podcasting as a powerful business tool.   Last message: "Expose yourself...

Hermann Woithe is the founder of Changemastr, a strategic consultancy that focuses on positioning seed-stage startups for funding & scaling. With a background in telecoms & over 20 years in strategy consulting he is on mission to become the most trusted strategic growth partner for seed-stage startups in the UAE. This episode explores the journey from corporate to startup, revealing how to...

Today's guest is Leendert van t’riet. Leendert is a Dutch-American composer for visual media currently completing his Masters degree in musical composition and score writing in Sofia, Bulgaria. His passion and dedication for the field is truly inspirational and is on the fast track to becoming a key figure in the industry.  During this episode we discuss the fundamentals of score writing for...

Today's guest is Daniel Kingston. Dan is the General Manager of So/Uptown, one of Dubai’s newest and most exciting hotels which has already made a big impact in a short amount of time. Dan is a hospitality expert and brings with him over 25 years experience working across the world for some of the largest hotel brands such as the W Hotel, The Edition, Vida Hotels & Resorts and more.  Duri...

Today's guest is Raja Abuljebain. Raja is the CEO of Essentially one of the largest premium juice companies in the region. Over the last 4 years he has scaled the business incredibly to become the first Non-UK based company to IPO and be listed on the Aquais Stock Exchange in the UK. The Essentially philosophy centers around the fact that quality nutrition should be easily accessible so that...

Today's guest is Kim Thompson. Kim is the Founder & Managing Director of RAW Coffee Company. Kim along with her partner Matt held the first International Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Diploma qualification in the MENA region. Over the past 17 years they have built one of the strongest regional coffee brands led by a passion to support all areas of the coffee supply chain.  During thi...

Today’s guest is Adel Saadi. Adel is the Founder & Managing Director of Next Broadcast media, a platform and network that connects brands and advertisers with an inventory of high quality audio content from podcasters. They aim to provide access and simplicity for podcasters to monetize their shows and for brands to generate higher ROI from their audio campaigns.  During this episode we discus...

Hope It Helps Podcast Today’s guest is Darren Lee. Darren is the Founder & CEO of Voics a company that helps brands build influence & authority through podcasting. His background lies in fintech startups and after a few years in the industry decided to launch his own podcast “Kick-off” sessions and given that success was the catalyst to launching the business.  During this episode we discu...

Today’s guest is Hussein Wehbe. Hussein Founder & CEO of Plugmena & Sales Middle East. He brings over 23 years experience working in both the public and private sector and was the Former Government Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office. In addition he is a Tedx speaker, and sales expert focused on making an impact and sits on the board of multiple organizations to help them build teams an...

Today’s guest is Stephen Scalet. Stephen is an expert in the field of research with over 25 years of experience. He was previously Head of Economics & Research at the Emirates National Oil Company and Deputy Director of Economic Affairs at the Executive Affairs Authority before transitioning to his current role as Scientific Advisor in the Global Sector at Trends Research & Advisory, an in...

Today’s guest is Zainab Al Salih. Zainab is a world renowned luxury wedding planner, entrepreneur, author, and mother of 3. She has also been recognized on numerous occasions as one of Dubai’s leading female entrepreneurs, and a global ambassador for Dubai as one of the world’s leading wedding destinations. During this episode we discuss her journey to becoming a wedding planner, we talk about the...

Today’s guest is Jay Abo. Jay is an award-winning singer and songwriter in Dubai’s blossoming music scene establishing himself as one of the most exciting new acts in the UAE. He competed on the VOICE back in 2019 and from there his music career skyrocketed, earning him the award for “Best Original Act”, A top 3 spot on the regional itunes chart and holding multiple residencies in some of Dubai’s...

Today’s guest is Dr. Charles Jones. Dr. Jones was one of the founding members of Chiropractors in Dubai, former president of the Emirates Chiropractic Association and is currently the longest practicing Chiropractor in the UAE. His California chiropractic & sports medicine clinic boasts state-of-the-art technology imported directly from the US, ensuring you receive the most effective and evide...

Today’s guest is Carlo Milo. Carlo is a seasoned fitness expert with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is passionate about transforming people’s lives, and is committed to empowering busy professionals in the GCC to achieve their body and mind transformation goals within 90 days. His renowned 'SHRED IN 12' program is designed to offer a comprehensive approach that i...

This is a solo episode where I reflect on the last 100 episodes. I talk about the Hope It Helps story, the lesson i've learned podcasting, the mistakes, and my plans for the future of the show. A special thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey, i couldn't have done it without you, and I will be forever grateful for your support. Catch you on the flip side.

Today’s guest is Chris Do. Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. He also goes around the world giving talks and conducting workshops on: Sales, Negotiations, Value Based Pricing, Mindset, Personal Brandi...

Today’s guest is Ahmad Haffar. Ahmad is the Managaing Partner & Co-Owner at Mindloop Studios & the Founder of On The Field Creative Academy. More commonly known by his multi award winning voice over work and official title as the “Voice Of Dubai'' he has been responsible for developing the sonic branding and voice for some of the largest brands in the world. During this episode w...

Today’s guest is Amin Fadl. Amin is a certified SCA barista & Film Producer with over 6 years of experience across both industries. He has worked on multiple high profile Hollywood movies & played a key role in the development and launch of a brand new coffee shop & concept in Toronto. During this episode we discuss the reasons Why Men dont talk, the challenges with vulnerability, how...

Today’s guest is Rene Morgan. Rene is the Co-founder of Hayi a Neighbourhood App, a hyper-local social network and exclusive platform for neighbors to connect, share information and befriend those in close proximity. The founding team along with Rene are determined to create a stronger sense of community in the UAE making the country a viable long term option for young professionals and families a...