The People of Dubai

In this episode we get to hear from a business strategist and entrepreneur Spencer Lodge.

We get to hear first hand on how to earn money from your podcast, how 'sales' is important for all businesses and what costly mistakes businesses make.

As well as getting business advice Spencer shares his success and the story behind his career.

You can find Spencer on socials under Spencer.Lodge

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We got the privilege of meeting Cyrus who founded 'Boxica' in Dubai.

Throughout the episode we dive in deep into Cyrus’ life to see why he has ended up where he has today.

From entering the royal marines at a young age to a near death experience and a messy divorce with his parents Cyrus has built a resilience and determination which has contributed to his entrepreneurial success.

If you’re looking for some motivation and determination this episode is for you.

You can watch this episode on YouTube by searching “The People of Dubai Podcast”

You can find us on Instagram at the_podxb and for more information on the founder of 'Boxica' Cyrus their Instagram handle is @coachcyrus

A little dose of motivation with a new episode to kickstart the New Year.

In this episode we speak with Siobhan Porter who has established a global online coaching program for females to achieve their fitness goals.

We also get to hear Siobhan's story and advice on what it's like running a business and what her plans are for Envision Coaching.

Follow us on social media and also watch the full episode on YouTube.

We’ve never had an episode like this so buckle up and expect magical tricks, a truly authentic conversation and a lot of gasps!

We meet with Dubai born Moein Al Bastaki who early on in life found out he had a passion for magic.

Moein is a famous face you’ll see around the UAE, he is known for making the Burj Khalifa disappear and also loves to give back to the community.

For the full benefit watch this episode on You Tube by searching ‘The People of Dubai’ podcast.

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In this episode we speak with Nimi Mehta, TV host, MC, Speaker and business owner of SPKR.

We loved talking to Nimi about all her experiences with the celebrities she has interviewed over the years. We get all the gossip from when she was a breakfast radio presenter and we get first hand public speaking advice.

Whether you're someone wondering where life is going to take you or someone who hates public speaking and needs that motivation and advice this episode is for you.

Nimi has completely changed her life and grown into the lady she manifested at a young age.

Stay tuned for more episodes.

In this episode we speak with our first Emirati, Ahmad AlNuaimi who is a man of many talents: a Spartan Ambassador, Rescue Diver and an athlete whose day job is in IT.

We get to hear about local Emirati cultures and Ahmad's family life as well as exploring his indurance and passion for sport.

Ahmad has featured in Spartan racing and is now an Ambassador, he has a passion for training and we get to hear what his children think of joining him in the gym.

You can also watch our episode on YouTube by searching for 'The People of Dubai.'

Social Media:

The_podxb (The People of Dubai Podcast Instagram & Tik Tok)

aalnaimi (Ahmad AlNuaimi)

We're back with season 2 and instead of having a guest on our show like we would usually, the hosts Annie and Hollie are discussing all things about setting up a business in Dubai. They share their experience since launching their own business and share their tips on motivation, business set-up and how they have found their experience.

You can find more information on our social platform @the_podxb and also watch our video on You Tube by searching for The People in Dubai Podcast.

@youandibridal - The most exclusive bridal boutique in Dubai is tagged here as mentioned in the episode.

@preamadauae - A new marketplace to sell & buy your pre loved items which is launching in the UAE soon.

Stay tuned for more episodes!

In this episode we meet with Becky Jefferies who has travelled to 72 countries! We get to hear all about her travel stories and how she likes to give back to the community by giving the opportunity for others to travel too.

We have some great conversations around Becky's business venture and an authentic honest conversation about being an expat and what we miss about home.

Tune in to get some travel inspiration and whether you're listening in the car or on a walk this episode will really feel like you're having a catch-up with some girlfriends.

Social media:

@jetsetbecks - Becky Jefferies account

@anniestacey - co host

@hollie_briaint - co host

You can find us on Youtube by search 'The People of Dubai Podcast'

In this episode we speak with @joe_familywealth101 about personal finances.

We touch on: investing, saving, how to manage your money in the UAE and hear about Joe’s story.

Make sure you grab and a pen and paper as we ask all questions relating to getting yourself in a better financial position.

This episode is certainty one not to miss.

Follow Joe Woodhouse on IG for all his tips and breaking down all the financial jargon making it simpler and easy to understand @joe_familywealth101

You can also watch this episode on you tube, search for “The People of Dubai” you can also find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @the_podxb

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Achasah and Sue are the founders of the 'Women who Thrive' community which was established in Dubai to give women a chance to speak their truth, and share their vision with others who are on similar paths.

In this episode, Achasah and Sue speak to us about how they started Women Who Thrive, and what their mindset is for the future. We find out about the events that the ladies organise, from soap making to galentines dates and what the community is all about.

In line with international womens day we all share empowerment stories and speak of the importance to be kind to strangers.

As Achasah and Sue say, it's not about how you start life, it's about how you finish!

Please share the love by subscribing to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @The_podxb to stay updated with all our content.

You can find the lovely ladies Instagram @women.whothrive or visit their website at www.women-whothrive.com

Introduction 0:00

Story of Women Who Thrive 19:08

About Achasa and Sue 25:20

Raising awareness about Egg Freezing 28:02

Plans for the future of WHT 35:14

What's your empowerment story? 40:55

Be kind to strangers 42:25

Hollies empowerment story 43:44

Advice for my younger self 45:27

Conclusion 46:17

Thomas is a Primary School Teacher who is passionate about helping others. He inspires busy educators to teach, travel and triumph through a range of helpful blogs, videos, tips and tutorials on his YouTube and Tiktok platforms, which have been viewed by millions of teachers and pupils worldwide.

He is keen to share an honest reflection of being a teacher in an unpredictable educational landscape, the lessons he has learned, and best practices to future-proof education to provide children with the best opportunities in the future.

During this episode of the People of Dubai Podcast, he gives us an insider look into his daily schedule which starts at 5:15AM every working day, how his heart belongs to his mission of empowering his students through education, and how his personal life has upgraded since he's moved to Dubai.

0:00 Intro

1:34 How Thomas residence building caught fire

8:37 How Thomas moved to Dubai

12:28 UK vs Dubai

21:10 What does Thomas do outside of school?

24:03 Teach Travel Triumph

26:02 Thomas loves travelling

28:01 How Thomas met his Fiancee

30:50 Thomas and his usual weekends

32:32 What’s 2023 got in store?

33:29 AI in the school system

37:27 Travels in 2023

38:18 Advice to younger self

39:22 Conclusion

Enjoy the episode, and give us a like and a subscribe if you enjoyed this conversation!

You can reach out to us on hello@podxb.com or follow us on socials at: the_podxb or watch the full episode on you tube by searching for 'The People of Dubai Podcast'

Emaan Abbas is the founder of Ketish, the first Women's sexual and wellness brand born out of Dubai. Her story starts with her growing up in an Egyptian Household in the US with strict family cultures, but also having to adjust to her American lifestyle outside of home.

As she navigates her own personality and her own physical wellness, she finds the opportunity to share her learnings and insights in women's physical and sexual wellness through innovative products that help everyday women navigate everyday female problems.

In this podcast, she dives deep into the struggles she went through growing up as an Egyptian immigrant in the US, the challenges of navigating her own sexuality and physical wellness, to starting Ketish and bringing education and inspiration to women in Dubai.

Her products are now available in Sephora across all outlets and online on the brands website getketish.com.

We've always wanted to meet Marwan and when another guest couldn't make our recording, the man behind our podcast camera's episode was expedited (need to check this spelling). In this episode, we meet with Marwan, a 25-year-old Egyptian who was born in Dubai we discuss mental health, and what it's like to grow up in Dubai and go to school in such a fast-paced city.

Marwan opens up about how his career changed during the pandemic and his love life in Dubai. His favourite restaurant in Dubai:

https://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/maisan-15

Check out @poddster for podcast recording studios.

We meet with Christiana Maxion also known as the 'Dubai Matchmaker'. In this episode we ask Christiana about her dating tips and advice as well as finding out about her successful matching making business.

Christiana is the only comprehensive dating concierge in Dubai and helps singletons look for love within the city of gold.

You can find Christiana's services christianamaxion.com follow her on socials @Christiana.Maxion.Matchmaker and also give her podcast a listen 'Dating in Dubai'.

Our guest, Kelly Marie Hodgkin is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, company director, and brand ambassador who believes in empowering other business owners to unlock their success.

We meet with Kelly to hear her story on why she moved to Dubai 13 years ago and how she became an entrepreneur. We discuss how a childhood trauma has contributed to her success and get advice from Kelly on starting a business in Dubai and find out what she enjoys doing at the weekend.

https://kellyhodgkin.com/

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In our first ever episode of the People of Dubai we start the season off by interviewing the famous Ahmad Haffar also known as 'The Voice Of Dubai'.

Ahmed is is a multi talented artist who runs MindLoop Studios and is opening up its first school of its kind. The school is set out to help creative people achieve their dreams within the region. Along with being the 'Voice of Dubai', owner of Mindloops, Ahmad is also a stand-up comedian and sonic branding specialist.

In this episode Ahmad talks to us about life, his success and most importantly the things he is looking forward to achieving.

We also get to hear Ahmad's voice impersonating raw and first hand along with his grand reveal and premier of the music he has created for Brands for Less.

You can find Ahmad's socials @ahmadhaffarofficial

 You can follow the cost hosts Annie & Hollie socials @The_podxb or contact us at hello@podxb.com

 P.s We're sorry we had a technical issue with Annie's mic!

Dubai is known for the land of opportunity where a wide range of cultures and nationalities live. Each episode co hosts Annie and Hollie meet with a resident of Dubai to find out their story and get the lowdown on why they live in the sandpit.

Tune in for a variety of different stories and meet those who live in this beautiful city a lot of us call home.

Find us on socials:

Instagram: @the_podxb

Tik Tok:  @the_podxb

Or drop us an email if you would like to be featured or would just like to reach out to us at Hello@podxb.com

In the final episode of Season 1 we have a little help from our other half’s.

Ryan and Dan join us to share what’s it is like living with us and give their own advice on what makes a strong relationship in Dubai.

In this episode we discuss:

What makes a good relationship?

-Date night options

@cinemacityUAE

@kinoya.ae

@privilee

-Good and bad Relationship habits

-The background story on how we met our partners

-We hear about Annie & Dan's wedding from Dans perspective

- And discuss the pros and cons of sharing a bed with your partner following a message from one of our listeners

In this episode we trialed a podcast studio, we're sorry if the sound quality isn't as good as usual but we hope you love the content.

Stay tuned on our socials for Season 2, follow us on instagram @ LifeandLaughter_DXB. If you would like to get in contact with us send us a DM or an email to annieandhollie@gmail.com

This week we speak with our friends Remy and Jacko who are new dads living in Dubai. We get their advice for new parents and what it's like becoming a dad along with their feedback on how to save money and what to do at the weekends.

Places that Remy & Jacko recommend

- Reform

- Phileas Fogg

- Els Club

- Duck Hook

- Golf clubs

- To sign up to privilee or use the Emirate Platinum Premium card

Remy recommends using a sleep trainer when the baby is going through the sleep regression stage at 5 months.

If you want to reach out to any of the dads to talk or build your network we will tag their pages on our instagram Lifeandlaughter_dxb

As the world has opened back-up and we can dig out our passports it's only right to discuss the one thing we love to do the most TRAVEL.

In this weeks episode we discuss the places we love to visit, our travel tips, favorite hotels and share some of our travel stories.

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We then speak with our good friend Dara, who gives us advice on points for travelling, restaurants and hotels. We mention

For more information or questions visit our Instagram page @LifeandLaughter_DXB

This week we catch the gossip from Hollie about how she planned Annie's Dubai hen do and how the roles reveresed in their friendship with Annie taking a backseat on the organising. We hear all the antics, activities and how the planning went with some advice to the listeners when planning an event in Dubai. We've plugged the suppliers we used below.

Dream inn - villas on the palm

https://m.oreganorestaurants.com/ - Our Italian lunch

https://www.etsy.com/ - Etsy

https://www.instagram.com/flowerwalldubai/?hl=en - Flower wall

We also hear about Annie's wedding planning in Marbella with tips and advice on how to plan a wedding. Stay tuned for another episode coming soon where Annie gives us the low down once the wedding has happened.

In this episode we speak with JF Fitness, Jo Farrer who is an online coach based in Dubai. We speak about how to change our habits, motivation and confidence in the gym. We also discuss about being a young woman and when the right time is to have children. 

Jo found her passion for fitness at https://thedendxb.com/ 

We recommend you read Atomic Habits by James Clear and The Panic Years: Dates, Doubts and the mother of all decisions written by Nell Frizell.

For Jo's services reach out to her on instagram @jofarrerfitness 

This week we talk to this years winner of Creative Zone UAE (https://www.creativezone.ae/), UAE the founder of it's a PCOS party - Georgie Ricks. 

Georgie is raising awareness and changing lives of those living with Polycystic Ovaries. We talk all things about education to Georgie's top tips of living with PCOS.

Georgie's Instagram: Itsapcosparty 

Georgie's Website: https://itsapcosparty.com/

You can also find her on Nabta Health. https://nabtahealth.com/ 

Please subscribe, like and visit our Instagram LifeandLaughter_dxb 

Start bossing at life with a little help from this week’s guest Ursula the founder of Start with you coaching. Ursula is an experienced life coach and leadership trainer based in DXB with clients in Dubai and the UK. This week we dive deep in finding out what life coaches do and why we would need one. We get some tips from Ursula on:

• How to deal with the fast past life in Dubai

• Balancing life as a new mum 

• Tips on identifying our goals 

• How to grow and develop yourself

This week we’re speaking with one of the most famous food bloggers in Dubai. He has 35 thousand followers on IG and 75,000 followers on Tik Tok, not mentioning his blue tick. @JustFoodDXB – Alex Augusti.

We get to ask the food blogger all questions you want to hear, with how he keeps in shape whilst still eating burgers and what he gets up to at the weekend.

Alex recommends his top 3 restaurants (even though he found it really difficult)

1. 3 FILS https://www.3fils.com/

2. Kinoya https://kinoya.ae/  

3. Asador De Aranda https://www.instagram.com/asadordearandadubai/?hl=en

He wants to visit Corna SLS https://www.sbe.com/restaurants/carna/dubai as he has heard great things and we also discuss our fav spots for roast dinners in Dubai.

Marina Social http://marinasocialdubai.com/  & Rhodes W1 in Grosvenor House. https://www.rhodesw1-dubai.com/

We also discuss his love for cooking, golf and how he got his adjectives for being a descriptive food blogger.

You don’t want to miss this episode, it will sure make you very hungry.

This weeks episode we meet with Clare Kershaw an online coach and MNU nutritionist based in Dubai. To explore all topics on nutrition, vitamins, advice for breastfeeding mothers and how to still have your drink at brunch!

To contact Clare for her services reach out to her on Instagram @ClareKershaw.

We hope this topic helps motivate you! 

Join us for our valentines special where this week we discuss:

Contact us with any topics to discuss or questions you may have at annieandhollie@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram lifeandlaughter_dxb.

Listen to why we moved to the Sandpit which we now call home after 7 1/2 years! 

In this episode we discuss:

Starting the year off with our first podcast! 

Listen to hear about our 2022 plans and resolutions.