The One Day Podcast (يوماً ما)

| بودكاست يوما ما مع عمر المجالي - الموسم ال3  حلقة #2 | اكمل حواري مع فؤاد جريس في الجزء الثاني من حديثنا وفي هذه الحلقة يشاركني فؤاد محطات شخصية من حياته أثرت فيه وساعدته بالتطور بالرغم من صعوبتها.  وأناقش مع فؤاد عن أهمية بناء والمحافظة على ثقافة وبيئة عمل جاذبة للمواهب وتحاكي متطلبات جيل المهني اليوم... ...وغيرها من المواضيع المهمة والمثيرة البتخص حياة ضيفي الشخصية والعملية.  _________________...

| بودكاست يوما ما مع عمر المجالي - الموسم ال3  حلقة #1 | ضيفي للحلقة الاولى للموسم الثالث هو فؤاد جريس، رائد أعمال متسلسل في الأردن والمنطقة وشريك مؤسس لشركة مقسم التي توفر حلول اتصالات مبتكرة وفعالة تحاكي تطور التكنولوجي اليوم. وفي الحلقة أتعمق في مسيرة فؤاد لتأسيس مقسم ورحلة ريادة الأعمال التي بدأها منذ صغره.   واتحاور مع فؤاد عن مواضيع مهمة كأهمية التقاط الفرص في السوق وتحويلها إلى فرص تجارية و...

Part 2 of the Crypto and Blockchain crash course continues this week, and in this episode we delve into the world of crypto investments, and things to look out for when and before investing in a crypto project. These top notch tips are shared from experience since my guest, Talal, has been an early adopter and player in the crypto space. In the episode, we also talk about the volatility in crypto...

- PART 1 -  I thought I’d close out the season with a topic that’s on the mind of a lot of people, and that’s Crypto. Whether you’ve been highly interested in the crypto/blockchain space, or turning a blind eye to it because “you just dont get it”, what we cannot deny is the fact that these technologies are HERE, and have made their presence known.  We are witnessing blockchain penetrating every i...

Would you rather spend your life specializing in one career and skill? Or would you prefer exposing yourself to various industries and career paths before you focus on one? Is there a right or wrong? I might not have the solid answer for that, and this episode isn’t about promoting one over the other.  This episode is about presenting both schools of thought, and highlighting the pros of each, whi...

Today science is proving that there is a strong connection between the mind and the body. Meaning, a lot of the unexplained diseases that manifest in our bodies, are often a result of chronic mental states and patterns that we have been embodying.  Therefore, holistic healing is not only about healing the symptoms (western medicine approach), but also about getting to the root cause of the issue,...

“The day you should stop working hard, is the day you die”. Unfortunately these are the kind of messages we’re surrounded with these days as preached by business influencers and leaders. Pushing people to work hard, and fight hard for what they want without balance or break.  I am not opposed to hard work and grit, but what I am opposed to is slaving our physical and emotional bodies to hard work...

The conversation and the magic continues with Mr. Kaddoura in this part 2 episode… During this segment of our conversation we talk about a pivotal moment that took place in Maher’s life, and that’s the passing of his 17 year old son, Hikmat, due to a car accident. Mr. Kaddoura shares with me candidly how he was able to pull himself out of that darkness, and turn that chapter into purpose and light...

“The day I run out of reasons to jump out of bed, I am dead” - Maher Kaddoura. This quote represents my guest of the week in a nutshell. A man of purpose and service.  Maher Kaddoura is one of the most successful Jordanian (and regional) entrepreneurs and executives. He is truly a jack of all trades; beyond starting businesses and being the youngest managing partner at Accenture - Middle East, Mr....

We live in a hyperactive and connected digital world where everything is moving online including people’s interactions.  One of the biggest disadvantages of such a transition is that now we get access to people’s personal and professional lives in seamless ways like we’ve never had before, whether that be through social media, LinkedIn or any other online platform.  With that comes a lot of consci...

Stand-Up comedy is one of the hardest jobs on earth. Could you imagine standing in front of an audience to try and make them laugh? My guest this week is one of the biggest stand-up comedians and YouTube personalities in the Arab region, Fahad AlButairi. Fahad was doing stand-up comedy back when none existed in Saudi, or in the region as a whole. Not only did he succeed at it, but his career compl...

We’ve been hearing and seeing the term “growth mindset” everywhere. We see it on LinkedIn Job postings as a “criteria” for hire, on the title of personal development books, …etc.  But what does that term even mean? What would it take for someone to have a growth mindset? Why is it important for us to adopt a growth mindset in today’s busy, connected and digital world we live in? How different is i...

Every single human on this planet has access to a powerful yet an often under-utilized tool that can transform their lives, and that’s the breath. We take our breath for granted since we are not educated enough about the ways we could use it to improve our lives. Ancient traditions have used the breath as a tool for spiritual transformation for thousands of years. There is a variety of breath-cent...

Why does it have to stop at Ramadan, lent or any other religious period?... During certain religious periods we tend to uphold certain mindful habits. We become more conscious of our intentions, actions and words. We take the time to contemplate more, and practice gratitude. However, as soon as these religious periods are over, we lose some of the self-discipline and consciousness in living. This...

We are sticking to the social entrepreneurship theme for the month, and this time we’re hosting Zaid Souqi, the founder of The Orenda Tribe. Social entrepreneurship can manifest in different ways, but The Orenda Tribe does it very differently and nothing like I’ve heard or seen before, which is why I knew I had to host Zaid and learn about all the cool things they are up to. The Orenda Tribe uses...

For the month of Ramadan I decided to stay on theme and cover solo topics that are geared towards life and mindful practices, and this week’s episode is all about the science of gratitude! We’ve always been told to be grateful for the little and big things in life. Also, religion and other spiritual practices have emphasized the importance of maintaining a gratitude regime in our life. But why? …...

Every human deserves an education, especially the vulnerable and uprooted refugee children who have no choice in the circumstances they are often forced to face. This week I interviewed Rudayna Abdo, an MIT graduate, who left her career in urban planning to pursue a calling in giving back to refugees through an organization she founded named Thaki.  Thaki is a non-profit organization that’s on a m...

“Take Big Risks”, “Go All In” “Don’t look back”. These are some of the many statements we’ve been hearing lately, especially with the explosion of entrepreneurship as a concept and career. I do agree that we need to take risks in life, but I am a bigger believer in taking calculated and examined risks.  In this episode, I share my take on this often romanticized theme of risk, and share practical...

A serial entrepreneur and an Ex-Uber Hamdi Tabbaa takes us deep into the exciting world of EdTech (Education - Technology), as we explore with him all of the revolutionary concepts they are introducing to the educational sector for the MENA region.   Abwaab was launched in the midst of COVID (Feb 2020), and despite the timing of launch they were able to achieve an incredible growth nonetheless. In...

“Should I get my MBA or Masters degree?”, most young professionals experience this dilemma at some point in their careers. In my opinion, this is the wrong question to ask. The real question to ask is "Do I really need an MBA or a Masters degree today? if yes, then why?"  I often get this question from friends and cousins who are seeking a fresh opinion on their dilemma. My natural react...

 We are kicking off season 2 with an extremely important yet an underrated topic, and that’s the power of negotiation. When you wake up to an alarm, there’s a negotiation. When you try to resolve a conflict with your partner, there’s a negotiation. When you’re asking for a raise from your boss, there’s definitely a negotiation!   Our guest, Lousin Mehrabi, one of the most influential professional...

The conversation continues with H.E. Dr. Aisha, and in part 2 we go deeper into her personal life as she recounts never-heard-before aspects of her childhood  that shaped her character today.   We talk about the social stigmas and glass ceilings that women are typically faced with in this part of the world, and her excellency talks openly about her perspective on why that's the case.  It took...

Season 1 Finale is here, and what better way to end it than with a truly special guest that I look up to personally and have had the privilege to work with, that being: Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, who currently is the Vice Chairwoman of Emaar.  The conversation I explore with Dr. Aisha is nothing like she’s ever discussed in depth before, since we talk a lot about her upbringing...

Noor Sweid, an incredible woman with a phenomenal record of achievement and business success. Noor was recognized in the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech by Forbes, Arabian Business 100 Most Powerful Arab Women list, and has received the Arab Woman Award for Finance Today, she’s the managing partner at Global Ventures, one of the most prominent VC funds in the MENA region and that focuses in growth st...

In this week’s episode Omar dives into the Food & Beverage business, with Andreas Borgmann the founder of Kcal, one of the oldest and most successful nutritious F&B businesses in the UAE.   Andreas is true serial entrepreneur, starting from the age of 18 he has failed, succeeded, started and stopped several businesses before coming up with the Kcal concept with his partner. To say he’s got...