Those Who Wander - by NS

In this episode of Those Who Wander, I sit down with Teresa Ibáñez, Founder of The Gastronomista — a woman who turned a love for food into a life filled with flavor, storytelling, and unforgettable dining experiences. What started as a food blog and Instagram passion project eventually led Teresa to become a Spanish private chef serving royals, hosting supper clubs, and building a name for herself...

There are more than 3.3 billion gamers worldwide, and the gaming industry is expected to generate nearly $189 billion in revenue, making it one of the biggest entertainment industries on the planet. And in the Middle East alone, the gaming market is exploding, with tens of millions of gamers and rapid growth across the region. In this episode of Those Who Wander, I sit down with Nabil Moutran, fou...

In this episode of Those Who Wander , I’m joined by Nassib Sawaya , co-founder of Koonoo Coffee , to unpack what it really takes to build a brand from the ground up. We talk openly about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship — from finances and hard decisions to the emotional toll of creating something you deeply believe in. We also dive into the world of specialty coffee : what sets it apart, ho...

Are you as healthy as you think you are? In this episode of Those Who Wander , I sit down with Hisham Jaber , Founder of The Healthy Home , to uncover what “living healthy” really means — beyond diet and workouts. We talk about his journey as a founder, how Covid reshaped his business, and the hidden truth about the air we breathe and the spaces we live in. You’ll be fascinated by some of the fact...

Food is life — and for me, gathering around it is where the real bonding happens. That’s why I loved this episode with Jo Kheil , Founder of Jo’s Kitschen and Co-founder of Trés Amis . Through wit, sarcasm, and laughter, we dive into her journey from the fast-paced world of media to culinary school and supper clubs, slowly trading in the 9–5 for her true passion. Jo opens up about the highs and jo...

In this episode of Those Who Wander, I sit down with Fares Lteif and Sami Moutran, co-founders and co-CEOs of Fluuky — where luxury meets philanthropy. What began as a simple desire to pamper themselves grew into a venture that blends indulgence with impact. Fares and Sami open up about the realities of entrepreneurship: burnout, random ideas, navigating partner contracts, and the risks that come...

In this episode, I sit down with Flora Castillon — Founder, Leadership & Mindset Coach — to explore a journey that begins at rock bottom and leads to deep transformation. Flora opens up about burning out in the corporate world, facing financial uncertainty, and feeling completely lost — only to rebuild from that place and find her true calling. We talk about the power of mindset , the mistakes...

In this episode, I sit down with Nadine Mezher , co-founder of Sarwa — the groundbreaking investment and personal finance platform born in Dubai. Nadine shares her inspiring journey as a mother, a serial entrepreneur, and a bold disruptor in the financial industry. We dive into the challenges and triumphs of building a business, the realities of being a woman in finance, and what it means to balan...

In this episode, Jad Halawi, co-founder of Washmen, shares his journey from leaving a stable career in the oil and gas industry at 26, to launching one of the region’s most recognized laundry startup in Dubai, to navigating the realities of running a business.