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S7S is a Saudi body-builder, competitive eater, social media sensation, and business owner. With 3 million + followers on Instagram and an impressive 1.6 billion views on YouTube, Hussain has amassed quite a fanbase. His mouthwatering videos feature seemingly impossible challenges, like eating 60 donuts in one sitting. To conquer these extreme meals, Hussain dedicates hours each day to rigorous wo...

Nada Hariri is a Saudi wellbeing and divorce coach, who coaches individuals through major life transitions. She draws lessons from her own personal experience with divorce, motherhood, and getting remarried. She explains the five R’s of a deteriorating relationship— Resistance, Resentment, Rejection, Resignation, Repression. Many couples are afraid to fail, so they postpone divorce and stay unhapp...

Julio De La Rosa is the Business Development Director of Acciona, a multinational conglomerate who builds sustainable infrastructure solutions and water desalination plants. Desalination is a process that takes away salts and minerals from saline water. With a growing population and no river, Saudi goes to great lengths to provide potable water to citizens and farmers. Since 2011, Julio has lived...

Rahaaf Al-Harbi is a doctor, actor, model, and beauty pageant contestant. She became interested in a career in medicine while volunteering at a cancer society for children. A self-described “nerd,” her photographic memory aided her through school. Breaking down barriers, Rahaaf became the first ever Saudi to compete in Miss Europe Continental in Napoli. If given the chance, she would love to compe...

Tala Alsahsah the visionary CEO and Founder of Doos, an app that Delivers lifestyle products from grocery, personal care, gifting and beyond to your doorsteps in less than 20 minutes in Jeddah and Riyadh. Additionally, Tala is the CEO and Founder ofTAN Gulf, the leading company in distribution, sales and marketing Functional foods and personal care in the Saudi market. Her unwavering determination...

Zaid Al-Tamimi is an expert on the history of media, communications and geopolitics. On this episode, he discusses the rise and fall of Western-media and the changing global narratives and spheres of influence. He explains how media has the power to shape public discourse, sway public opinion, and influence positive and negative change. The current state of American-media highlights the country’s...

Shiekh Abdal Hakim Murad, a renowned Islamic scholar, English academic, writer, and theologian, is the Founder and Dean of Cambridge Muslim College. He converted to Islam in England in the 1970s after questioning Christianity as a child. His areas of expertise include Islamic theology, modernity, and Anglo-Muslim relations. Shiekh Abdal Hakim is worried about the decline in mental health among you...

Hala Kazim, the founder of ‘Journey Through Change’ (JTC), a Life Educational Coach who discovered a deep sense of peace and self-acceptance during a solo hike on the Camino de Santiago route in Spain. As a result, she now leads groups of women on worldwide retreats with workshops, hiking and coaching, helping them navigate relationships, boundaries, and self-love surrounded by nature. She is a lo...

Ahd Kamel is a Saudi actress and filmmaker. She’s known for her roles in the BAFTA-nominated film, Wadjda (2014) and BBC2/Netflix’s Collateral (2018). She’s also written and directed two award-winning short films, “The Shoemaker“ and Sanctity” (now playing on Netflix in MENA). She recently appeared in Amazon’s “All the Old Knives” and on Hulu’s season 3 of Ramy. Today, Ahd is back in the director’...

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal | The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix With His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Jeddah to attend the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This Formula 1 race took place at the newly built Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 19, 2023. During their conversation,...

Haya, a Jeddah native, is a proud mother of two, a member of the Saudi surfing federation, a marathon runner, a content creator and the founder and managing partner of SheFit, a Saudi-based gym that empowers women to lead a healthy lifestyle. Her following on social media skyrocketed when she shared a video discussing the societal pressures women face in Saudi. She shares her thoughts on healthy b...

Dr. Dina Al-Tayeb is the first Saudi and first Arab woman to complete the Ironman World Championship, an endurance event held annually in Hawaii that takes the average competitor 13 hours to complete. It starts with an open water swim of 2.4 miles (3.86 km), then a 112-mile (180 km) bike race, and ends with a marathon (26 miles or 42 km). Dina is also a mother and a periodontist with a love of dru...

Dr. Raed Ahmed is a highly regarded obstetrician in Saudi Arabia who specializes in female cosmetic surgery, urogyn and pelvic reconstruction. He kept his cool as he masterfully delivered Mo's twins, even when one wasn't breathing straight away. He discusses the personal sacrifices he’s made as a doctor, how he maintains his composure in stressful operating rooms, and the physical and mental toll...

In October 2021, Alya Sairafi was named one of the “top 10 Saudi female marketers to look out for.” She started her Career at Careem, where she grew in the ranks quickly. She managed their branding, social media and social impact and sustainability functions in Saudi Arabia. Following the Careem Acquisition by Uber she moved on to found the marketing and communications department at Aramco Venture...

Abdallah Abu-Sheikh is a highly accomplished tech entrepreneur, investor, Founder and CEO. His company, Astra Tech, is creating an “ultra platform” on top of botim , that boasts more than 100M users today .He also founded another company, Barq, which is developing mobility solutions and delivery drones. Abu-Sheikh's diverse background, which includes time spent in China and developing MEA china re...

Dr. Sara Althari is an Advisor and Managing Director at the Ministry of Investment, where she is instrumental in shaping the future of industries in Saudi Arabia such as biotechnology, pharma, and innovation. In line with Vision 2030, the Ministry of Investment attracts investors and businesses to the Kingdom for mutually beneficial growth opportunities. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biological S...

Basma Bouzo is one of the founders and managing directors of &bouqu, Saudi Design Week, Saudi Design Festival, and Oasis Magazine. With over a decade of experience in project management, publishing, and retail, Basma has cultivated a distinct passion for championing cultural narratives. In these projects, she has worked with and managed teams of over 100 individuals and dozens of teams, ensuri...

Daneh Buahmad is a Dubai-based Saudi fashion designer who launched her label, DANEH, in 2011. She grew up in the Eastern Province in Dhahran, the Saudi Aramco headquarters. Before designing luxury clothes, her career began in IT and interactive media. Her brand creates effortless, luxurious, and comfortable attire that’s all about making women feel confident , elevated and just simply good. Her st...

Mishaal Tamer is a 23-year-old, half-Ecuadorian, Saudi Arabian pop star who makes music to heal. He first picked up the guitar to strengthen his hand after severely injuring his arm as a child. After a combination of traumatic experiences, his mental health was at a low point and he started writing music to express his pain and loneliness. His vulnerable and emotional lyrics have resonated with th...

In this episode, Mo sits with Joseph Bradley, Beverly Rider, and Anand Mecheri at this year's GITEX event in Dubai, UAE.TONOMUS is the first subsidiary of NEOM, a region in Saudi Arabia building a future fueled by the power of cognitive technology. A cognitive world is built on trust, using more than 90% of consented data rather than the 1% used by today’s smart cities. Hyper-connected cognitive c...

HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud | The Mo Show 70 | Advocating for Women, Financial Self Sufficiency & Saudi-U.S RelationsHer Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud is Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States. She was appointed on February 23rd 2019, making her the first woman to assume the position in Saudi history. Princess Reema previously was the CEO of the luxury retail compa...

Marloes Knippenberg is the CEO of Kerten Hospitality, a Global hospitality operating group that manages mixed-use lifestyle ESG developments in more than 12 different countries including Saudi Arabia. Originally from Holland, Marloes has lived and travelled all over the world, and feels home and connected to the Middle Eastern culture, people and the cuisine. Mo and Marloes discuss SaudiVision 203...

International professional boxer Ziyad Al Maayouf, 22, represents the Arab world with pride. At Rage at the Red Sea in August, "Zizo" finally made his winning professional debut. The win was especially sweet coming after several debuts and an Olympic opportunity that didn’t pan out. Professional boxing is not for the faint of heart. Zizo recounts his sacrifices, which include years spent away from...

29-year-old neuroscience researcher turned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Emon Shakoor, recently moved to Riyadh. She is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator, the country's first female-focused and tech-inclusive startup accelerator. She also works as a Venture Partner at Oryx Fund and hosts a podcast that highlights the inclusive stories of powerful female founders and leaders in...

Jara is a female Saudi rapper, artist and lyricist. Behind the musical alter ego of “Jara” is a real young woman, Yara, who moved to Sweden at just 17 to study international relations and psychology. Jara can rap in English, Arabic, and Swedish and she tackles political, personal, and racial subjects through her music. On today’s podcast, she opens up about friendships, family, mental health, plan...