Yazan Al Kharouf a seasoned crypto trader and educator who’s been in the space since the early days. From discovering crypto to mastering leverage and day trading, we explore how blockchain really works, what smart contract, and why 99% of crypto projects don’t even need their own coin. Last Message:" Push yourself through your comfort zone always"…

Mahmoud Bartawi is a serial entrepreneur & Host of BxB podcast. From learning business at his father’s side to exiting a brand he built from scratch with Under 500, he shares what it really takes to survive failure, reinvent yourself, and why he is now on a mission through his podcast to support other entrepreneurs in their journeys to the top. Las…

Maria Eduarda Becker Pavani is the Founder & CEO of Três Marias Coffee Company. She is a certified Q-Grader, World Barista Championship judge and Coffee Entrepreneur who turned her love for specialty coffee into a thriving international brand. Last Message: " Youre always one choice away from the life you want" 0:00 Intro 2:27 Maria’s background 4:…

Nadeem Ibrahim is a multi-award winning Digital Marketing Thought Leader & Host of Brew Bytes podcast. A tech enthusiast at heart he brings over 18 years of experience in the field and is on a mission to support others as we transition to an ever more digital world. Last Message: "Be a tech adaptor, go with the flow, but dont leave it too late" 0:0…

Alexander van 't Riet a corporate veteran & Partner at LeNoble Management Consultancy. With over 25 years of experience as a Board Member, Strategic Consultant & Ex-CEO of Mai Dubai he now works as a management /executive coach focused on helping C-Level executives with strategy and strategy execution. Last Message: "Everyone around you is struggli…

Rony Hage is an expert community builder, and Founder & CEO of Founder Connects the fastest growing dynamic tech community with over 300 founders to connect, collaborate, and accelerate their startups. Last Message: "You don't have to be alone in your founder journey" 0:00 Intro 2:50 Learning from other founders 5:07 Rony’s background 8:03 Testing …

Laaleen Sukhera is a love expert, matchmaker & Founder of Socialleague here to help you cultivate meaningful relationships, whether at their exciting events or through bespoke matchmaking services. Last Message: "Its’ never too late to rediscover love" 0:00 Intro 2:26 Laaleen’s background 3:29 PR & controlling the narrative 6:36 Socialleague’s even…

Muhammad Tariq is a UAE-based serial entrepreneur, lawyer, writer, and a philanthropist. He is the Founder & CEO of InZone Group and has had the privilege of assisting thousands of entrepreneurs in launching, building, and scaling their businesses in the UAE. Last Message: "Continue on your journey of self-discovery" 0:00 Intro 2:33 Tariq’s backgro…

Said Murad is Senior Partner at Global Ventures as a VC firm that focuses on investing in emerging market founders on a mission to change the world. With an extensive background as a finance expert & holding multiple key leadership positions as CEO & COO, has set him apart as one of the leading voices across the VC industry in the region. Last Mess…

Rola Ghotmeh is an award winning Creative Entrepreneur and Founder - Chief Creative Office of The Creative 9 agency, a fast-growing boutique communications agency. Evolving from a creative advertising professional into the executive leader of a dynamic agency, she successfully steered it toward accelerated growth, both in revenue and reputation wor…

Valerie V. Kim, is a serial entrepreneur & Co-founder of ISpeakUpLightup is a platform designed to champion women entrepreneurs as they bring their vision to life. She is also an international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, world champion athlete who is passionate about helping aspiring and fellow entrepreneurs navigate life transitions and …

Adham Alkhaja is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Seyola. With a background in sending satellites to space & PhD in aerospace engineering, he has built multiple tech businesses and created “The Worldbuilding Model” a proprietary framework. Now with Seyola his consultancy has helped over 250 clients scale to over $1M in revenue, and his miss…

Podcasting changed my life & now I'm on a mission to transform yours. This is my story of how I turned a passion for podcasting into a 6 Figure Business where we help organizations build authority & drive revenue through the power of podcasts. Follow Hope It Helps: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-abuljebain/ Instagram: https://www.inst…

Luca Allam is an entrepreneur, public speaker, communication coach and host of The Insight Track – the fastest growing online talk show in MENA. With over 20 years in business, client marketing and former CEO of a leading multi-national media agency, Luca is the region’s premier media and marketing professional that is equally adept at growing busi…

Doaa Farid is a multi-award winning bilingual podcast producer and is the Podcast Lead at The National news. With over 10 years of experience as a journalist working for the world’s largest news networks such as CNBC & BBC News. She decided to transition that expertise into the podcasting world and has produced over 10 different shows in both Engli…

Isra Abu Zayed is the Founder of Zeit Bladi & Co-Host of the Hamburger Generation Podcast. What started out as a gift for her daughter to give to her teacher, evolved into Zeit Bladi, a local startup of artisanal organic produce supplying Extra Virgin Palestinian Olive Oil sourced annually as a grassroots project to help support local farmers in Pa…

Lee Safar is the Founder of Map It Forward & Host of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, the leading coffee industry podcast and consulting services globally. She brings over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry with a vision to focus on helping to build “responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Through the podcast she has discuss…

Lana Makhzoumi is my wife, the Managing Director of Luna PR & Host of Tell Me Everything Podcast. We recorded a podcast 5 years ago when we had just met that focused on dating stories. Fast forward to today, exactly 100 episodes later & now entering our 3rd year of marriage we sit down to discuss and reflect on marriage so far, what we have learnt …

Leopold Ajami is an Ethical Influence & Public Speaking coach at Novel Philosophy Academy. As a professional speaker, mentor and published author his foundational blueprint "The Ph.C System" integrates Philosophy, Creativity, and Communication as a guide for clear thinking, effective problem-solving, and helping future-driven executives design a vo…

Nehha A Bhhatiaa is the UAE’s #1 Ranked Linkedin Personal Branding Expert & the Founder of Magnetique Marketing. Today she channels decades of marketing experience working for some of the largest global fashion brands such as Fendi, to now helping professionals and businesses craft compelling LinkedIn presences that attract opportunities. Whether i…

Lara Varlamova is the Founder & CEO of True Impact Media & Marketing and the creative arm of a B2B podcast channel, Veela Podcast that focuses on key business areas each season, including marketing, media and PR, creator economy, organizations & culture, and leadership. She brings over 12 years of senior B2B Marketing, Partnership roles, and global…

Karim Saad is the host of the “Koon Rijjeil” podcast, where he unpacks what it means to be a man in the Arab world while normalizing conversations about mental health. On every episode, Karim delves into what "Koon Rijjeil" means to his guests and explores their mental health journeys, childhood experiences, struggles, and insights on coping. Last …

Dr. Racha Abdrabbo Haffar is the Founder and Managing Director of Digital Excellence Bridge (DeXB) and brings over two decades of experience in the financial sector and consultancy. She is a visionary in the field of digital transformation and stands as an influential women leader at the forefront of the industry. Her mission is revolutionizing the…

Andrew Laity is a marketing expert & Co-founder of Pieo an agency that specializes in accelerating revenue, sustainable growth and effective marketing strategies for startups. His no BS approach and bias to action has been key to his success, and over the past 8 years has worked with some of the world’s largest brands to optimize their marketing st…

Hisham Al Yahyai is a podcast host, music artist, and two-time Ironman athlete who’s all about unlocking the secrets to high performance. After making waves globally as a music artist, he turned his focus to helping others grow through coaching and personal development, even landing appearances on Dubai and Abu Dhabi TV. Now, with his podcast High …

Vuk Zlatarov, co-founder and CEO of Poddster and Podyx, uncovers how he’s revolutionizing the podcast industry. From building Dubai’s first podcasting studios & community to creating Podyx, the first RevOps software tailored for podcast studios, he shares insights on aligning strategy, scaling growth, and leveraging podcasting as a powerful busines…

Hermann Woithe is the founder of Changemastr, a strategic consultancy that focuses on positioning seed-stage startups for funding & scaling. With a background in telecoms & over 20 years in strategy consulting he is on mission to become the most trusted strategic growth partner for seed-stage startups in the UAE. This episode explores the journey f…

Today's guest is Leendert van t’riet. Leendert is a Dutch-American composer for visual media currently completing his Masters degree in musical composition and score writing in Sofia, Bulgaria. His passion and dedication for the field is truly inspirational and is on the fast track to becoming a key figure in the industry. During this episode we di…

Today's guest is Daniel Kingston. Dan is the General Manager of So/Uptown, one of Dubai’s newest and most exciting hotels which has already made a big impact in a short amount of time. Dan is a hospitality expert and brings with him over 25 years experience working across the world for some of the largest hotel brands such as the W Hotel, The Editi…

Today's guest is Raja Abuljebain. Raja is the CEO of Essentially one of the largest premium juice companies in the region. Over the last 4 years he has scaled the business incredibly to become the first Non-UK based company to IPO and be listed on the Aquais Stock Exchange in the UK. The Essentially philosophy centers around the fact that quality n…

Today's guest is Kim Thompson. Kim is the Founder & Managing Director of RAW Coffee Company. Kim along with her partner Matt held the first International Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Diploma qualification in the MENA region. Over the past 17 years they have built one of the strongest regional coffee brands led by a passion to support all area…

Today’s guest is Adel Saadi. Adel is the Founder & Managing Director of Next Broadcast media, a platform and network that connects brands and advertisers with an inventory of high quality audio content from podcasters. They aim to provide access and simplicity for podcasters to monetize their shows and for brands to generate higher ROI from their a…

Hope It Helps Podcast Today’s guest is Darren Lee. Darren is the Founder & CEO of Voics a company that helps brands build influence & authority through podcasting. His background lies in fintech startups and after a few years in the industry decided to launch his own podcast “Kick-off” sessions and given that success was the catalyst to launching t…

Today’s guest is Hussein Wehbe. Hussein Founder & CEO of Plugmena & Sales Middle East. He brings over 23 years experience working in both the public and private sector and was the Former Government Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office. In addition he is a Tedx speaker, and sales expert focused on making an impact and sits on the board of multiple…

Today’s guest is Stephen Scalet. Stephen is an expert in the field of research with over 25 years of experience. He was previously Head of Economics & Research at the Emirates National Oil Company and Deputy Director of Economic Affairs at the Executive Affairs Authority before transitioning to his current role as Scientific Advisor in the Global S…

Today’s guest is Zainab Al Salih. Zainab is a world renowned luxury wedding planner, entrepreneur, author, and mother of 3. She has also been recognized on numerous occasions as one of Dubai’s leading female entrepreneurs, and a global ambassador for Dubai as one of the world’s leading wedding destinations. During this episode we discuss her journe…

Today’s guest is Jay Abo. Jay is an award-winning singer and songwriter in Dubai’s blossoming music scene establishing himself as one of the most exciting new acts in the UAE. He competed on the VOICE back in 2019 and from there his music career skyrocketed, earning him the award for “Best Original Act”, A top 3 spot on the regional itunes chart an…

Today’s guest is Dr.Charles Jones. Dr.Jones was one of the founding members of Chiropractors in Dubai, former president of the Emirates Chiropractic Association and is currently the longest practicing Chiropractor in the UAE. His California chiropractic & sports medicine clinic boasts state-of-the-art technology imported directly from the US, ensur…

Today’s guest is Carlo Milo. Carlo is a seasoned fitness expert with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is passionate about transforming people’s lives, and is committed to empowering busy professionals in the GCC to achieve their body and mind transformation goals within 90 days. His renowned 'SHRED IN 12' program is designed …

This is a solo episode where I reflect on the last 100 episodes. I talk about the Hope It Helps story, the lesson i've learned podcasting, the mistakes, and my plans for the future of the show. A special thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey, i couldn't have done it without you, and I will be forever grateful for your support. C…

Today’s guest is Chris Do. Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. He also goes around the world giving talks and conducting workshops on: Sales, Negotiati…

Today’s guest is Ahmad Haffar. Ahmad is the Managaing Partner & Co-Owner at Mindloop Studios & the Founder of On The Field Creative Academy. More commonly known by his multi award winning voice over work and official title as the “Voice Of Dubai'' he has been responsible for developing the sonic branding and voice for some of the largest brands in …

Today’s guest is Amin Fadl. Amin is a certified SCA barista & Film Producer with over 6 years of experience across both industries. He has worked on multiple high profile Hollywood movies & played a key role in the development and launch of a brand new coffee shop & concept in Toronto. During this episode we discuss the reasons Why Men dont talk, t…

Today’s guest is Rene Morgan. Rene is the Co-founder of Hayi a Neighbourhood App, a hyper-local social network and exclusive platform for neighbors to connect, share information and befriend those in close proximity. The founding team along with Rene are determined to create a stronger sense of community in the UAE making the country a viable long …

Today’s guest is Khairy Abuljebain. Khairy is the founder of Maharatkom, a revolutionizing test engine tool that uses Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics to provide a detailed candidate profile in behavioral, organizational, and situational skills related to the workplace. His vision is to make a social impact and provide students, graduates…

Today’s guest is Patrick Hoffman. Patrick is the COO of Hillsbridge Global Water, a company that specializes in water treatment technology. He is an expert and leader in waste and waste water management which has earned him international awards and nominations in the sector. During this episode we discuss the Global water crisis, the importance of …

Today’s guest is Sami Khoury. Sami is the Founder of Mind Resilience Training, a learning & development company that helps teams cultivate leadership and resilience skills. He is a certified Health & Well-being coach, and certified in neuroscience programs from institutions such as Yale University. He is pretty much obsessed with helping people bec…

Today’s guest is Luna El Khaldy. Luna is the Co-Founder & Co-host of Mishbilshibshib, a podcast that focuses on parenting where along with her Co-Host Wissam discuss their journeys in raising their kids.The goal is to educate and provide parents with a new perspective on raising their kids in today's digital world. She also holds a masters degree i…

Today’s guest is Richard Fitzgerald.Richard is CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi and Smashi. He has worked in the media advertising space since 2006 at agencies in Ireland, England and the UAE. During this episode we discuss his journey building August…

Today’s guest is Eric Lee. Eric is a restaurateur and food concept creator with over 12 years of experience in the industry in both the UK & Dubai. He is someone that is extremely passionate about food and after launching numerous successful concepts in the UK he decided to make the transition to Dubai where he and his partners have launched Ugly B…