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Malak El Baba
I’m joined this week by Malak El Baba, Egypt Country Manager for Visa, and a leader and role model for so many in her industry. We had a wonderful conversation that spanned different countries and phases of her life. Although she has spent nearly two decades in banking and...
How many tipsy cakes have you eaten? With Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’s Chef Tom Allen (the scientist)
We’re continuing our two part miniseries, The Artist and The Scientist. This week, co-host Tiffany Eslick speaks to Chef Tom Allen, head chef at the one-Michelin-star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal. Nourish by Spinneys: Chef Tom Allen 0:00 / 0:00 1× While incredibly creative, the...
Hatem Alakeel
Hatem Alakeel is an award-winning Saudi designer, fashion entrepreneur and podcast host. He has designed for global icons including Mattel’s Barbie, Evian, Lexus, Fairmont, Raffles, and the Ritz Carlton among others, and he was among the first regional artists to create and celebrate Saudi traditions. What I Did Next:...
“When I see everybody walking in a certain direction, I like to choose the other path” Hamad Al Awar on juggling founding burger brand ‘High Joint’, being a police officer, a visual animator and a father
Hashem catches up with Hamad Al Awar, the founder of the home-grown burger brand, High Joint, a police officer and a creative artist. Having met at a shawarma place in a very interesting coincidence, Hashem decided to bring their conversation to The Lighthouse Podcast room and explore the man with...
Taste is and isn’t subjective, with Chef Gregoire Berger (the artist)
We’ve got an exciting set of episodes lined up for you that we’re calling The Artist and The Scientist. Over two episodes, co-host Tiffany Eslick will be talking to two chefs from the two iconic Atlantis properties—Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis The Palm—here in Dubai. This...
Janan Shihadeh
Janan Shihadeh has made her mark creating bespoke pieces for clients all around the world—from murals in Washington D.C., to furniture and candles in Cairo, to transforming old handbags into little arm-candy jewels in Dubai. Janan Shihadeh 0:00 / 0:00 1× To say that Janan is versatile...