Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge
Spencer Lodge
Formerly the Unscripted Podcast with Spencer Lodge
Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality.
Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural icons and creative disruptors.
But this isn't just about their success. It's about the journey - the risks they took, the challenges they faced and the moments that defined them. It's about the unique magic of Dubai: a place where ambition meets opportunity, where cultures from around the world collide to create something truly special and where anything feels possible.
Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for your next big move, someone curious about life in the UAE or simply in need of inspiration, Made in Dubai is your invitation to step inside this vibrant city and meet the people who make it remarkable.
If it was made in Dubai, you'll hear it here.
Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality.
Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural icons and creative disruptors.
But this isn't just about their success. It's about the journey - the risks they took, the challenges they faced and the moments that defined them. It's about the unique magic of Dubai: a place where ambition meets opportunity, where cultures from around the world collide to create something truly special and where anything feels possible.
Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for your next big move, someone curious about life in the UAE or simply in need of inspiration, Made in Dubai is your invitation to step inside this vibrant city and meet the people who make it remarkable.
If it was made in Dubai, you'll hear it here.
Episodes
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Apr 6, 2020 • 41min
#77: The Coronavirus Impact – Dr Sadir Alrawi on The Spencer Lodge Podcas
We're all now familiar with how to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 infection and how we can play our part in flattening the curve. In this edition of the Spencer Lodge Podcast, Dr. Sadir Alrawi, Director of Surgical Oncology Services for Al Zahra Hospital Dubai dispels some common coronavirus fears and concerns, talks about the pandemic and throws light on what has caused it. He also talks about how we can keep up our mental health during this difficult time.
Mar 31, 2020 • 30min
#76: Kane and Alessia Minkus - Entrepreneur Couple On How To Be Successful & Follow Your Passion
What an amazing experience to meet the power couple Kane and Alessia Minkus! The husband and wife duo are number one global business mentors, and work together to help organisations across the world achieve business success. The entrepreneur couple shared their secrets to a successful partnership, and the story of how they followed their passion to become international icons and coaches. Listen to the great conversation we had on The Spencer Lodge Podcast.
Mar 26, 2020 • 35min
#75: The Kindness Guy - Leon Logothetis On The Spencer Lodge Podcast
In this edition of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I met Leon Logothetis of The Kindness Diaries, a Netflix show. Leon gave up his 9-5 job in London to find his life's purpose and now travels the world, relying on random acts of kindness to get by. He pays it forward by helping the good Samaritans he meets realise their dreams and goals. Listen to the inspiring talk I had with him about the power of kindness and how it can change your life and the world, one act of kindness at a time.
Mar 19, 2020 • 39min
#74: The Art Of Networking | Master Networking Success | No Experience Needed
I used to hate networking, but I knew how important growing your network was for business success. I made it my mission to learn how to network like a pro and on this week's "The Spencer Lodge Podcast," I will teach you some simple ways and strategies you can use to improve your networking skills. Now is your time to make your business grow faster!
Mar 17, 2020 • 18min
#73: Make 7 Figures Using Webinars | High Converting Webinar Secrets
Many of you are out there creating webinars to market your online business, which is great. But now it's time to discover how you can monetize your online sales. What if I told you that you could make 7 million dollars running webinars EASILY from the comfort of your own home, would you do it? Would you want to learn how? I'm sure you would. I interviewed webinar and paid ad spend expert Jon Penberthy (who I've also had first-hand experience working with – his webinar strategies work!) on The Spencer Lodge Podcast. Jon revealed how to make easy money with webinars and also some BIG changes to the social media algorithms. In the years 2020 and 2021, 80% of the results you will get will NOT come from your ad dashboard.
Mar 11, 2020 • 30min
#72: The Power of Believing, Persistence & Knowing Your Purpose
"Mentally retarded." That's what they called him at school."NO." He heard that every day for a week before he landed his first job in broadcasting - bringing coffee to disc jockeys. Today, he has risen above it all to be named one of the Top Five Outstanding Speakers worldwide by Toastmasters International. What an absolute HONOUR to interview one of the most inspiring and well-known motivational speakers in the world - LES BROWN and his daughter Ona Brown! Money is a powerful motivational force – but it doesn't last forever, and it isn't as fulfilling as a life that's driven by purpose. In this episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast Les and Ona Brown talk about the power of persistence (that's how Les landed his first job!), Ona's coaching skills and Mickey Mouse socks. Jokes aside, listen to this amazing interview to understand how important it is to find your purpose and believe in yourself to live a fulfilling life.
Mar 5, 2020 • 36min
#71: Farhad Azizi on "Are We Destroying Our Children's Work Ethic?"
Ever tried doing a podcast after being 18,000ft in the air?!! Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Group challenged me, and our podcast conversation got deep... I come from a working-class family - my dad went bankrupt when I was just 7 years old. So I remember working very hard in my childhood, saving up, and the excitement I felt when I bought my first pair of Nike Air Max sneakers! This taught me VALUE. But we see a lot of children these days getting what they want WITHOUT working for it. What will this mean for our children's futures if we DON'T teach them how to work for what they want?! Farhad Azizi and I share our thoughts on The Spencer Lodge Podcast.
Mar 3, 2020 • 28min
#70: Sir Ranulph Fiennes on Overcoming Your Fears
Facing your fears is the only way to overcome them. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, explorer, author, and public speaker, talks about how he got over some of his fears, including arachnophobia! As the holder of several endurance awards, he is an inspiring figure who has faced fear and anxiety head on, sometimes even for survival. In this amazing interview, he shares the lessons he's learnt along the way, and as an entrepreneur, I found that there are many valuable lessons he can teach us about not letting fear get the better of us.
Feb 27, 2020 • 50min
#69: Pegah Ghaemi: Award-Winning Filmmaker on Creativity, Storytelling and the Creative Industry
I know SO many people who work in creative fields burn out and give up because they feel like they're 'selling out' for corporate clients. In this episode of my podcast, filmmaker Pegah Ghaemi talks about how every project she works on helps her to learn and experiment, how she handles rejection and how she finds balance in an extremely demanding industry. Listen to the full interview for tips on handling multiple projects and fueling innovation & creativity at work. Pegah Ghaemi is a writer and film director. She is currently the Creative Head for Creation Works and Co-Founder of The Works Network.
Feb 22, 2020 • 20min
#68: Chris Bonington - How To Use Fear
Is fear holding you back from living your best life? In this episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, Sir Chris Bonington talks about fear. Fear isn't something you should avoid, it's a signal you need to acknowledge. That is the first step in overcoming whatever you're afraid of. This episode of my podcast was INCREDIBLE – I got to meet my childhood hero and an incredibly strong person. Tune in to the latest episode now.
