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Bonus: Ice baths and social media, with Shereen Al-Mulla

In our bonus episode, Hashem and Shereen chat about social media as a marketing tool and the science behind cold showers. Oh, and why to keep your icy immersions to yourself! Bonus, with Shereen Al-Mulla 0:00 / 0:00 1× 💡You can listen to the full episode with Shereen on...

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“It’s our responsibility to keep our heritage alive.” Shereen Al-Mulla on launching Hikma Rituals, motherhood, and reclaiming her heritage

Hashem meets up with Shereen Al-Mulla, soon-to-be Master Herbalist, and cofounder of Hikma Rituals, a homegrown brand of botanicals including oils, tinctures and dusts. Hashem and Shereen discuss the beginnings of her journey into herbalism by way of a rose infusion ritual, the desire to reclaim her Iraqi heritage, and...

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“Finance is riddled with emotion.” Cordoba Advisory’s Rami Sarafa on demystifying the art of investing & the importance of psychology in wealth management

Hashem catches up with fellow Harvard alumnus and EFG Hermes Pax Americana boot buddy Rami Sarafa, who recently launched Cordoba Advisory Partners, a private wealth management firm. The Lighthouse Conversations: Rami Sarafa 0:00 / 0:00 1× Rami divulges key tips on how to build a strong investment portfolio and...

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“To look at buildings you have to peel away the signage then reconstruct.” Mohamed Elshahed on tracing Cairo’s human experience, one building at a time

In this week’s episode we are transported to Cairo via Mexico City. Hashem chats with Mohamed Elshahed, curator, architectural historian and author of Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide. Hashem and Mohamed expand on how Cairo, the architectural compendium of 220 buildings and sites, was put together. The Lighthouse...

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“Artists are the last truth sayers.” Sunny Rahbar on having a front seat to Dubai’s art scene propelling itself onto the global stage and the unlikely rise of The Third Line in its midst

Hashem catches up with Sunny Rahbar, co-founder of legendary Dubai-based art gallery The Third Line, which is celebrating its 18th year. Our episode quickly morphed into a gem of oral history as Sunny shared her story of growing in and around Dubai’s rapidly changing cultural landscape and contributing to...

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“When you do something right, everyone comes to you.” Ayman Baky on grit, perseverance in the F&B industry, and reshaping Egypt’s restaurant culture

Hashem catches up with Ayman Baky, fellow Cairene and Founder of Baky Hospitality. Baky Hospitality is the group behind the award winning restaurants Sachi and Kazoku, as well as Reif Kushiyaki (Cairo) which have reshaped the dining scene in Egypt. Successful, gritty and what many would call ‘Type A personality,...