Seat of the Muse

This week's Muse is Wael Al Qadi is a Jordanian football executive and the president of English football club Bristol Rovers.  Since becoming owner in 2016, his leadership has been marked by incredible milestones, including two promotions: one in May 2016, with a dramatic last-minute winner on the final day of the season, and another in 2022 with an unforgettable 7-0 victory over Scunthorpe United...

This week's Muse is Alex El Khawaja, commercial pilot for the Middle East Airlines. In this episode, Alex takes us behind the cockpit doors to uncover the realities of a pilot’s life, from the rigorous training and discipline required to reach the skies to the rare experiences that come with navigating the world from above. Whether you’re an aspiring aviator or simply fascinated by the intricacies...

This week's Muse is Dr. Nicole Nasr, counseling psychologist and founder of Journey, a platform that connects clients with practitioners through personalized matchmaking. This episode is of two halves where we first explore what it’s really like to work in therapy - how therapists process the emotions of their clients, whether they themselves seek therapy, and much more. We then switch gears and f...

This week's Muse is Anthony Yukio, head Sake Sommelier at Kioku Bar in London's OWO Raffles hotel. In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of Japanese Sake. In the first part, I put Anthony to the test with 10 fun, rapid-fire questions to uncover the secrets behind this iconic drink. Then, we get personal - Anthony shares his journey, from his first encounter with Sake to becoming a So...

This week’s Muse is Lea Karam, consulting director atBehave (Total Media), and one of the most sought-after and disruptive experts in consumer behavior today. Recognized as a top global expert by Inside Behavioral Economics, she’s also a Campaign Media Week 30 Under 30, and Management Today 35 Women Under 35 honoree, underscoring her significant industry impact. In this episode, Lea delves into th...

This week's Muse is Maya Bhyer, 3x founder who knows firsthand the power of resilience and alignment in the entrepreneurial journey. From building a key exchange platform for Airbnb hosts to a venture at the intersection of neuroscience and mental health, Maya has courageously pivoted each time to follow her true calling. In this episode, I fully hand over the mic to her to share her story uninter...

This week’s Muse is Jessica Warch, Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO and co-founder of Kimai, a lab-grown diamond company she bootstrapped with her childhood best friend and GIA certified gemologist Sidney Neuhas, with the aim of reinventing an old industry with sustainability and transparency.  In this episode, Jessica takes us through Kimai's journeyfrom its early days, sharing how the idea became a r...

This week’s Muse is Houman Ashrafzadeh, a serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding the salad bar chain Urban Greens and, more recently, launching Padium, London’s premier padel club backed by Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon. In this episode, we explore Houman’s early days in the corporate world and the turning points that led him to entrepreneurship. We dive into his journey, from buildi...