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 25, 2019 • 42min
#8: Eljammi Gozalli - An Influencer with a Million Dollar Mindset and Actual Influence
Gaining 250,000 organic followers in only a few years is no easy feat. Neither is moving to a new country as a teenager and being forced to learn two new languages. Eljammi Gozalli is no stranger to hard work, and it's clear that in her life and businesses, she is willing to put in the work to gain the reward. I loved doing this episode as Eljammi is a close friend of mine, and someone in whom I see a lot of my own traits when I was beginning my career. You'll get some great insights into her life, her successes and some of the hardships that came with it.
Feb 20, 2019 • 37min
#7: Mikaël Silvestre - A World Class Athlete on the Journey from Trophies to Owning a World Class Rum Brand
As a football fan myself, having seen Mikaëls successes over the years as a professional athlete, I was so excited to get the chance to dig deeper into the psychology behind that success, and what it meant to retire from his profession at such a young age. After having played professionally across the globe in France, England, Italy, Germany, the US, and India - Mikaël's story has taken an amazing turn as he breaks the mould for retired athletes with a few of his own entrepreneurial ventures.
Feb 10, 2019 • 48min
#6: Heather Wilde - 100 Million User Tech Startups & The Secret to Kim Kardashian's Media Machine
This episode is a very exciting one. I had the opportunity to interview someone that I respect greatly about a topic that I find fascinating and am still learning about to this day every time I speak to her. Heather Wilde is the CTO of multiple conglomerates, a coach, TEDTalk specialist, and above all things incredible entrepreneur. Her wisdom and experience range from training to be an astronaut to studying literature at the University of Cambridge. I know that you'll enjoy this episode!
Feb 3, 2019 • 46min
#5: Iman Oubou - From Morocco to Miss New York to Media Giant
It was an absolute pleasure to do this interview with Iman Oubou, Founder & CEO of Swaay Media, a media agency creating content that is focused at women that are looking for executive, and business content on a beautiful and engaging platform. I loved getting to know more about her story and understanding how her journey from Morocco to the US at 15 lead her to the incredible entrepreneur she is today!
Jan 19, 2019 • 33min
#4: Omar Al Busaidy - Emirati Millennial Entrepreneur on the secret to doing business in the Middle East
I can't say how much I enjoyed this interview with the absolute character that is Omar Al Busaidy. He's an incredibly talented, and charismatic entrepreneur from the UAE and his story is so inspiring. I'm very glad that I had the opportunity to chat with him and find out how he sees the world of business and personal development. Omar Al Busaidy is an author, entrepreneur, member of World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community, and radio host on Sharjah's Pulse95 Radio.
Jan 19, 2019 • 40min
#3: Hisham Al Gurg - The Billion-Dollar Startup Expert
This is an episode that I was very excited to bring to you, because despite the slow start in the first few minutes there was an incredible amount of in-depth, strategic knowledge shared that I was able to take away from my meeting with Hisham. Hisham Al Gurg is the CEO of Seed Group with 18 years of experience in start up ventures, he manages projects and investments on behalf of the royal family in Dubai which covers everything from E-Commerce businesses to Food & Beverage. He's certainly had quite the journey through his career and it's clear why he has been able to progress to where he is in the world of business today.
Jan 5, 2019 • 39min
#2: H.E. Dr Sara Al Madani - A chance encounter with an icon of Inspiration and Hustle
What an absolute pleasure it was to sit down with Her Excellency Dr Sara Al Madani. This interview was pretty early in my content making career and a little forced (we met through a PR company) but I'm so happy about the friendship that grew from this encounter and I love listening back to this interview. Sara Al Madani is a Mother, entrepreneur and absolute figurehead for the rapid evolution of women in the Middle East. A profound public speaker and celebrated thought leader online, Sara shares some of her outlooks on business, life and even a pretty colourful moment on her position on women's empowerment. It's not an episode to be missed and I'm so glad I chose it as the first interview we're sharing on The Spencer Lodge Podcast.
Jan 5, 2019 • 11min
#1 - The Concept Behind The Spencer Lodge Podcast
In this episode, I explain the concept behind my podcast. As a content creator on the subject of entrepreneurship, sales and confidence for the last two years, I've garnered a great deal of passion for the videos I make and talks I give. However, I have neglected finding a home for all this content within a classic podcast format. So, on The Spencer Lodge podcast, I'll share some of the best content I've made. Every episode starts with me giving some content about what you'll hear. It could be me interviewing someone, or being interviewed, or even sharing some of my own lessons. Right after that, I'll explain the backstory behind the content and speak on how you might apply it. If you like this episode or any future episodes, I would love a 5 star review on Apple Podcast or a comment on Soundcloud. You can read and watch more of my content on www.spencerlodge.tv.
