The Mo Show Presented by BSF

Mo Al-Turki is a Saudi film producer who has produced eleven movies, one of which being Arbitrage directed by Nicholas Jarecki in 2012. Mo shares personal stories about his upbringing in Saudi Arabia, moving to Hollywood in 2010, being mentored by Richard Gere, and befriending Michelle Rodriguez. His latest film Crisis just premiered across Saudi Arabia and where he is in the process of writing and producing his next film about a Saudi girl. Mo has high hopes for the future of Saudi cinema and for the country as a whole.

Dr. Lama Al-Sulaiman, named one of the most powerful women in the Arab world, has been tirelessly fighting for equality and opportunities for women in the region for almost two decades on multiple councils, ministries and advisory boards. In 2005, she was elected as the first female Deputy Chairperson of the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

Seen on Shark Week, Dickie Chivell is a South African nature conservationist specializing in marine wildlife and sharks. He’s working in Saudi Arabia now to preserve, restore, and conserve the beautiful Red Sea and coastline. Dickie reassures Mo that sharks attacks are unlikely accidents of mistaken identity and advises him what to do when faced by a shark. In fact, the biggest thing to fear in the oceans is humans and our environmental impact.

Sultana Alireza raised four children, three of which developed hearing impairments early in life. In 1991 she was inspired along her husband to establish the Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH), a non-profit organization to help people young and old with a variety of communication disorders achieve their maximum potential.

My guest today is the chairman of Al-Bilad Media and Publishing company, also the managing partner of Quartz Communication and the Director of Abeer Medical group. Khaled has been in the media industry for over 30 years, most notably at Arab News where he was the Editor-In-Chief

My guest today Tamam who is a super talented Saudi singer and songwriter.

Tom Oliver. Tom and I went to Stowe School together some 21 years ago. Just an absolute beast on the Rugby field. Since then, Tom has founded a premium vitamins, minerals and nutritional company that specializes in supplements.

Reema is Saudi Arabia's first female car racing driver who is also the first to compete in an international racing series on home soil.

Jake Bury moved to Saudi Arabia in 2004 from Long Beach, California. He is an avid traveller who works at Saudi ARAMCO. In a scuba accident on the Red Sea, Jake tragically lost his entire right leg. Jake shares what it’s like being an amputee, how he’s kept his positive outlook on life, and what he loves most about Saudi Arabia.

My guests today are Gail Sommer and Paris Verra. Kindergarten teacher Gail moved to Saudi Arabia from Chicago five years ago and immediately fell in love with the country and convinced her daughter Paris to come. Paris is a talented travel influencer and content creator. Together the duo has been road tripping, taking beautiful photos, meeting amazing people, and getting on amazing podcasts ;)