

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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Feb 14, 2020 • 54min
#67: Ian Ohan - The Truth Behind The "Entrepreneur Life"
What's it really like to be an entrepreneur? Ian Ohan, Founder and CEO of Krush brands, tells us what it's like to start, run and grow your own business. Get an insider look at the life of a businessperson as he reveals it all – the highs and the lows. If you're thinking of starting your own business, you MUST watch this episode of Make It Happen TV to understand the realities of the 'entrepreneur life'. If you are already an entrepreneur coming to terms with your new career, you will find this talk incredibly valuable! Watch and subscribe for more episodes that will help you reach your goals and make your business a success.

Feb 13, 2020 • 28min
#66: Maria Conceicao & Michael Lane - The True Power Of Finding Your WHY
Today, Spencer talks to Maria Conceicao and Michael Lane about their stories. Michael Lane, MD of Success Resources has supported many charities over the years and today he gets to listen in on Maria Conceicao's amazing story of struggles to landing her dream job. But she didn't stop there, she then went on to start a charity and change the lives of hundreds of children in the process. From breaking world records to writing a book, Maria is a testament to finding your why and using it to drive you forward to change the world for the better.

Jan 31, 2020 • 24min
#65: Mohanad Alwadiya - The Truth about Real Estate in The UAE
Mohanad Alwadiya is an experienced Real Estate CEO, a television presenter, and motivational speaker. He joined me on the podcast to discuss the truth about the real estate industry in Dubai, from the market being "down" to what agents can do to really take charge and make their own success. If you're in business in the UAE, and you want to know how it's done. This is the episode for you!

Jan 29, 2020 • 38min
#64: Maha Abouelenein - The Queen of Communication
Maha is a fascinating person, and has achieved some incredible things during her career and she's only just getting started! With the likes of Gary Vee in her client roster, her abilities as a world-class PR leader are second to none. This was an amazing episode and it was amazing to have her on the show, as she's also a great friend. I know you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did making it!

Jan 23, 2020 • 52min
#63: Danielle Canty - The Golden Sauce of Social Media Success
Danielle Canty is a really special lady. Her journey on social media, from starting as a regular user to the co-founder of Boss Babes Inc with 2 million highly-engaged followers. We got into the secret of Boss Babe's success, and exactly what it was like starting from the ground up. If you're anywhere along your content journey, then this is an awesome episode that will give you huge amounts of value!

Jan 16, 2020 • 17min
#62: Kane Minkus - The Business Growth Strategy That Has Made Millions
I had the awesome Kane Minkus on the podcast recently and I have to say he is a really interesting guy! Together with his wife Alessia, he's helped nearly 3 million businesses around the globe to implement the best practices of strategy, leadership, sales and technology experts. We spoke about how him and his wife have really learned to work as a team in a world where working as a couple is often frowned upon, and the 3 steps he uses to approach business growth.

Jan 14, 2020 • 25min
#61: Elena Cardone - The Power of a 10X Lady
I had the immense pleasure of having none other than Elena Cardone join me on the podcast! She is truly 10X in everything that she does. In this episode we spoke about the 10X Ladies Conference she's hosting, the role she plays in Cardone Capital, and how people can defeat their weaknesses.

Jan 9, 2020 • 49min
#60: Richard Fitzgerald - The Lovin Dubai Story
Richard Fitzgerald is the founder of Augustus Media Holding, the media group that owns the ever popular Lovin' Dubai, Lovin' Saudi, and Smashi TV. I really enjoyed this interview where we spoke about everything from the value of branding, and the hottest new platforms, to why TV isn't dead... Yet.

Jan 6, 2020 • 18min
#59: Peng Joon - The Smartest Investment in Your Future
It was an absolute pleasure to have Peng Joon on the podcast. He's a global speaker and trainer, the CEO of Smobble, a global brand that teaches people how to build, grow and scale their online businesses. We broke down his approach to business and training, and why people should reconsider the way they approach education and wealth when investing in themselves.

Jan 2, 2020 • 39min
#58: Grant Cardone - The Difference between Money & Happiness
I'm so excited to have my good mate Grant Cardone back on the podcast! 40 Episodes later and Grant and I had a lot to catch up on. We spoke about the progress of his business, how his right hand man Ryan Tseko got the job, and why he's raising his kids to invest and generate passive income! I hope you'll enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!


