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Apr 14, 2022 • 44min
Alanoud Alhejailan | The Mo Show 54 | Theatrical Director and Entrepreuer
After identifying a gap in Arabic entertainment for children, Alanoud left her legal career to pursue her passion for music and entrepreneurship. Dreamrock is a content development company behind the YouTube show “Azooz and Jude” plus behind an immersive musical theatre called “Where did they go?”. Alanoud talks about her upbringing, her early love of the piano, motherhood, and her late father's support to follow her dreams.

Apr 6, 2022 • 32min
Dale Shannon | The Mo Show 53 | Outdoorsman & Explorer
Dale Shannon and his wife relocated to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, from Maine, USA six years ago. They went on a trip to AlUla four years ago, which prompted them to start off-roading and trail- finding with their son on weekends. Dale's wife is the one who films and edits the outdoor excursions for their YouTube channel, “Epic Everyday Adventures.” In this episode, Dale talks about Saudi Arabia’s outstanding hospitality, enormous tourism potential, cultural shifts, and rich history.Dale Shannon Youtube https://bit.ly/3NVhr1NInstagram https://bit.ly/3DML6FP Twitter https://bit.ly/3j77u3k Patreon https://www.patreon.com/EpicEverydayAdventures The Mo Show Podcast Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Email info@themopodcast.com

Mar 30, 2022 • 49min
Aziz Al-Ula | The Mo Show 52 | Photographer & Filmmaker
Aziz Al-Ula is the Founder of the Nabatean Studio, a creative content creation studio based in the Al-Ula desert. Al-Ula is one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula, rich in historical artifacts and natural beauty. It only recently became an accessible destination for tourists, resulting in a boom of opportunities, events, activities, and fun. A true local, Aziz was born in a tent in Al-Ula and prefers his peaceful desert life over the hustle and bustle of cities.

Mar 21, 2022 • 49min
Yara Al-Hogbani | The Mo Show 51 | WTA aspirations and moving back to Saudi Arabia
Yara Al-Hogbani is a 17-year-old rising Saudi tennis star. She started her athletic career in the US, where she was born and raised, before moving to Saudi with her family. Between adjusting to a new country and flying around the world for international matches, Yara isn’t an ordinary teenager. Family and Islam give her peace and strength to keep training towards her eventual goal of being WTA ranked.Yara Al-Hogbani Instagram https://bit.ly/3qj7sJu Twitter https://bit.ly/3KZoB2Y https://www.arabnews.com/node/2023821/sport The Mo Show Podcast Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Email info@themopodcast.com

Feb 25, 2022 • 2h 20min
Husein Alireza | The Mo Show 50 | Olympic rower, Importance of family, Astronomy.
Husein Alireza is the Captain of the Saudi rowing team and was the Saudi flag bearer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He discovered his exceptional rowing capabilities at college in the UK, leading him to dedicate three years of his life to intense Olympic training with his coach, Bill Barry. In the midst of training, Husein’s mother was tragically diagnosed and passed away from blood cancer, shifting his perspective on happiness and reason to keep training. Frustratingly, he suffered a lung injury, had surgery, and contracted COVID. Against all odds, he made it to Tokyo for the race and was selected to carry the Saudi flag at the opening ceremony. Husein talks about the importance of family, what it took to become an Olympian, the importance of family and his keen interest in astronomy.

Feb 18, 2022 • 57min
Mishaal Ashemimry | The Mo Show 49 | Rocket Science, Aerospace Engineering & commercial space travel
Mishaal Ashemimry is the first female Aerospace Engineer in the GCC. Her fascination in astronomy began when she was only six and led her to a career in rocket science. When she’s not designing or testing rockets, she flies planes and scuba dives to unwind. As soon as the right opportunity comes, Mishaal is ready to launch herself into space.

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 13min
Lina Hashem | The Mo Show 48 | Mental health therapist
Lina has been working as a Mental Health therapist at Hashem Clinic since 2005. On this episode she talks about client centered therapy and how much the landscape has changed since she began her career.

Jan 31, 2022 • 57min
Dania Akeel | The Mo Show 47 | Dakar 2022 and motorsports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s top female driver Dania Akeel recently completed her first Dakar Rally in addition to being crowned as world champion in the Cross Country Bajas World Cup in the T3 class. In this episode Dania gives a full debrief on what her debut experience was like at Dakar 2022.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 13min
Halah Al-Hamrani | The Mo Show 46 | Martial Arts, Women Empowerment and National Geographic
Halah Al-Hamrani is the Founder of Saudi’s first female boxing gym in Jeddah called FlagBoxing which stands for "Fight Like A Girl'. She explains the rise of combat sports among women isn’t about getting in shape as much as its about teaching women how to carry themselves with strength and confidence. After a National Geographic feature with American photojournalist Lynsey Addario, Halah became a prominent figure for the female empowerment movement in the Saud Arabia. In this episode, Halah speaks about her love for martial arts, motherhood, struggles with ADD and perspective on life.losing wordsHalah Al-HamraniInstagram https://bit.ly/3IBTJnXTwitter https://bit.ly/3KBuzHMNatGeo Article https://on.natgeo.com/3r9otqFThe Mo Show PodcastYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vEmail info@themopodcast.comCreditsAhmed Hussein | Brand ManagerRyan Ismail | Marketing ManagerMohammed Anas | EditorKatie Janner | Sound EditorEdgar Ydel | Sound EngineerChristian Rufo | Sound EngineerMaryam Boudchar | TranslatorTong Chen | Website designer

Jan 13, 2022 • 50min
H.E Seif Usher | The Mo Show 45 | Diplomacy, Life in Saudi & Converting to Islam
His excellency Seif Usher is the British Consul General in Saudi Arabia, a father of five, and an Islam convert. His long impressive career in diplomacy has taken him and his family all over the world. Residing in Jeddah since 2018, Seif assists religious pilgrims and advocates for business between UK and Saudi. Mo and Seif discuss Hajj, football, Formula One, how Saudi handled COVID, learning Arabic, and much more.


