Rice Pudding Project

Join host  Amin Soltani  as he sits down with  Shereen Mostafa , Head of Production at Publicis Groupe Middle East. Shereen shares her inspiring journey from her early creative beginnings to leading major projects across the region. This conversation dives into passion, perseverance, and the evolving world of film, production, and advertising in the Middle East. #AminSoltani #ShereenMostafa #Publi...

Amin Soltani dives into the world of Ayham Homsi, a visionary creative professional based in Dubai. As the Founder & Managing Director of Hrmny Creative Agency, Ayham has made significant strides in the music industry, amassing over 30 million streams and earning accolades for his innovative approach to brand strategy and execution. In this exclusive interview, Ayham shares his experiences, ch...

In  Episode #22  of  The Rice Pudding Project , host  Amin Soltani  sits down with  Lew Evans , CEO of  Nexus Resilience Group  and former  United States Marine , for a straight-shooting conversation about  life, service, and leadership . Lew shares how his time in the  Marine Corps  shaped his mindset — building discipline, resilience, and focus — and how those same values drive his work today in...

In this fearless and unfiltered episode of  The Rice Pudding Show , host  Amin Soltani  sits down with  Azza Abou Al Magd , an accomplished  Executive Producer  who has shaped some of the region’s most powerful stories — and her own. With honesty, humour, and raw emotion, Azza opens up about confronting her ego, finding peace, and rediscovering her fire after decades in the creative industry. A fi...

Welcome to  Episode #15  of  The Rice Pudding Project  with your host  Amin Soltani  – Comedian, Director & Executive Producer. In this fast-paced, hilarious, and deeply honest episode, Amin sits down with  Amy Roko  – the Saudi-born  comedian, rapper, and social media icon  who’s redefining creativity and self-expression in the region. They dive into  music, comedy, social media, and growing...

Welcome to  Episode #13  of  The Rice Pudding Project  with your host  Amin Soltani  – Director, Comedian & Executive Producer. In this episode,  Nora Hameidani , Founder of  Barre Effect , shares her inspiring journey from the world of dance in America to creating one of Dubai’s most distinctive fitness experiences. Amin dives deep into what inspired her to launch  Barre Effect , how she bala...

Grab dessert or your afternoon coffee and settle in for a rare and powerful sit down between  Amin Soltani  and  Jeremy Lorenowicz  — a global leader in the  oil and gas industry  with over  25 years of experience . From overseeing operations across  30+ countries  to driving innovation at  Gordon Technologies LLC  and  Vertex Downhole , Jeremy shares what it truly takes to build and lead  world-c...

In this powerful episode of  The Rice Pudding Show ,  Amin Soltani  welcomes  Will Hutson  — Founder & CEO of  Team LMTD , Co-Founder of  AngelSpark , and one of the most authentic voices in the Middle East’s creative and tech ecosystem. With a client roster that includes  Etihad ,  Careem , and  ADNOC , Will has built more than an agency — he’s built a culture. Behind the success lies a story...

Welcome to  Episode #16  of  The Rice Pudding Project  with your host  Amin Soltani  – Comedian, Director & Executive Producer. In this special episode, Amin sits down with his own Jiu-Jitsu coach  Alexandre Odebrecht  — a  Black Belt 3rd Degree ,  Entrepreneur , and  Veterinarian  — for a powerful conversation about fighting both  professionally and personally . They discuss Alexandre’s path...

In this lively and unforgettable episode of  The Rice Pudding Show ,  Amin Soltani  welcomes  Rick Moxley  — a man whose life reads like a novel. From his early days as an  apprentice electrician in East London , to running  bars and nightclubs across Spain and the UK , Rick takes us through a journey filled with wild stories, colourful characters, and a few unbelievable moments — including a chan...

Kick back and enjoy a chill yet powerful episode of  The Rice Pudding Project  with host  Amin Soltani  – Director, Comedian & Executive Producer. In  Episode #11 , Amin sits down with  Abdelrahman Al Barguthi  — Jiujitsu Black Belt, World Pro Gold Medalist, and Coach — for an honest conversation about life on and off the mats. From childhood stories and inspirations to marriage, parenting, an...

Welcome to  Episode #10  of  The Rice Pudding Project  with your host  Amin Soltani  – Director, Comedian & Executive Producer. In this enlightening episode,  Dr. Tamara G , Chiropractor and Founder of  DISC UAE , shares her grounded perspective on  holistic health ,  self-awareness , and the connection between the body and mind. Together, Amin and Tamara explore what it really means to heal —...

Welcome to  Episode #9  of  The Rice Pudding Project , hosted by  Amin Soltani  – Director, Comedian, and Executive Producer. In this episode,  Carlos Tadros , Music Director and DJ, takes us through his incredible journey — from early failures to building a name across Dubai’s most iconic nightlife venues. It’s an open, reflective conversation about resilience, creativity, and the grind behind su...

Welcome to  Episode #8  of  The Rice Pudding Project  hosted by  Amin Soltani  – Executive Producer, Director & Comedian. In this episode,  Shamim Kassibawi (شميم كسباوي)  – Entrepreneur, Brand Builder, and Founder of  Playdate World ,  Spread Comms , and  SMC Group Global  – shares her story of ambition, balance, and resilience. As a mother of two and CEO running three companies, Shamim opens...

In this powerful episode, host Amin Soltani — Executive Producer, Director and Comedian — sits down with triathlete and coach  Luke Mathews . From near-death experiences to elite competition, Luke’s story is one of resilience, recovery, and relentless pursuit of purpose. Tune in to hear how he turned a life-threatening moment into fuel for greatness. 🎙️  Presented by:  The Rice Pudding Project 🌐...

In Episode 6 of  The Rice Pudding Project , host  Amin Soltani  — Executive Producer, Director & Comedian — sits down with  Carolina Cortesi , the captivating main performer of Dubai’s legendary stage show  La Perle . Through dance, adversity, and pure determination, Carolina shares her story of  resilience, strength, and adaptability  — physically, emotionally, and mentally. From life under t...

In this light-hearted and inspiring episode, host  Amin Soltani  — Executive Producer, Director & Comedian — sits down with  Rouba Asmar , the award-winning Founder and Owner of  Moreish Productions . Together they reminisce about the golden days of film culture, the challenges and victories of building a creative business, and Rouba’s personal journey through the world of film to where she is...

In this episode of  The Rice Pudding Project , host  Amin Soltani  — Executive Producer, Director & Comedian — sits down with  Big Moe , the entrepreneur behind  In Big Moe’s Watches . Together, they explore the fascinating world of  luxury watches ,  Dubai’s business hustle , and the  life lessons  that shaped Moe’s journey. From struggles and fears to victories and insights, this is a raw an...

Welcome to Episode 7 of  The Rice Pudding Project  with host  Amin Soltani . In this inspiring conversation, multi-award-winning athlete and postnatal specialist  Rhian Adams  opens up about life as a  WNBF Bikini Pro , her journey as a  single mum , and her powerful connection to  Angelman syndrome . We explore resilience, faith, and what it truly means to balance winning on and off the stage. 👉...

Sit back and enjoy a powerful and detailed conversation with  Rory Buck  — athlete, Olympian, and coach. Hosted by Executive Producer, Director, and Comedian  Amin Soltani , this episode explores the journey of becoming and staying an Olympic-level athlete. Rory shares what it truly takes: the discipline, sacrifices, and mindset behind competing at the highest level. From chasing a sub-4 70.3 to c...

Welcome to the very first episode of  The Rice Pudding Project , hosted by Executive Producer, Director, and Comedian  Amin Soltani . In this episode, we sit down with award-winning writer and film director  Neel Kumar  to explore his creative journey. From the challenges of writing and filmmaking to the deeply personal ways he manages mental health, Neel shares insights that are raw, honest, and...