Shiekh Abdal Hakim Murad, a renowned Islamic scholar, English academic, writer, and theologian, is the Founder and Dean of Cambridge Muslim College. He converted to Islam in England in the 1970s after questioning Christianity as a child. His areas of expertise include Islamic theology, modernity, and Anglo-Muslim relations. Shiekh Abdal Hakim is worried about the decline in mental health among young people, and explains how our modern world is causing this early-onset existential dread. In this episode, Abdal and Mo delve into various topics such as xenophobia, the history of Islam, racial tensions, biology, human connection, morality, faith, nature, and the connection between religion and mental health.

Hala Kazim, the founder of ‘Journey Through Change’ (JTC), a Life Educational Coach who discovered a deep sense of peace and self-acceptance during a solo hike on the Camino de Santiago route in Spain. As a result, she now leads groups of women on worldwide retreats with workshops, hiking and coaching, helping them navigate relationships, boundaries, and self-love surrounded by nature. She is a loving mother, wife, and grandmother who credits her success and contentment to her mentor and psychotherapist Elaine Kinney.

Ahd Kamel is a Saudi actress and filmmaker. She’s known for her roles in the BAFTA-nominated film, Wadjda (2014) and BBC2/Netflix’s Collateral (2018). She’s also written and directed two award-winning short films, “The Shoemaker“ and Sanctity” (now playing on Netflix in MENA). She recently appeared in Amazon’s “All the Old Knives” and on Hulu’s season 3 of Ramy. Today, Ahd is back in the director’s chair as she shoots her feature film ‘My Driver & I.’ Nostalgically set in Jeddah in the 80s and 90s, it’s a heartfelt coming of age story about a young girl and her lifelong bond with her Sudanese driver.

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal | The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix With His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Jeddah to attend the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This Formula 1 race took place at the newly built Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 19, 2023. During their conversation, they discuss the country's burgeoning sports infrastructure and international events. With even more stadiums being constructed in preparation for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, t's a thrilling time for both athletes and sports enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia.

Haya, a Jeddah native, is a proud mother of two, a member of the Saudi surfing federation, a marathon runner, a content creator and the founder and managing partner of SheFit, a Saudi-based gym that empowers women to lead a healthy lifestyle. Her following on social media skyrocketed when she shared a video discussing the societal pressures women face in Saudi. She shares her thoughts on healthy boundaries, maintaining a positive attitude, motherhood, and the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship.

Dr. Dina Al-Tayeb is the first Saudi and first Arab woman to complete the Ironman World Championship, an endurance event held annually in Hawaii that takes the average competitor 13 hours to complete. It starts with an open water swim of 2.4 miles (3.86 km), then a 112-mile (180 km) bike race, and ends with a marathon (26 miles or 42 km). Dina is also a mother and a periodontist with a love of drumming and music. Despite the physical toll racing has on the body, she loves the thrill of being an athlete and has finished over one hundred triathlons. She shares her secret to success, outlook on life, and how she balances it all.

Dr. Raed Ahmed is a highly regarded obstetrician in Saudi Arabia who specializes in female cosmetic surgery, urogyn and pelvic reconstruction. He kept his cool as he masterfully delivered Mo's twins, even when one wasn't breathing straight away. He discusses the personal sacrifices he’s made as a doctor, how he maintains his composure in stressful operating rooms, and the physical and mental toll of his profession.

In October 2021, Alya Sairafi was named one of the “top 10 Saudi female marketers to look out for.” She started her Career at Careem, where she grew in the ranks quickly. She managed their branding, social media and social impact and sustainability functions in Saudi Arabia. Following the Careem Acquisition by Uber she moved on to found the marketing and communications department at Aramco Ventures and launch the brand identity of Prosperity7 Ventures.Alya currently works at PepsiCo as their first female Saudi Senior Franchise Manager. She shares her outlook on life, work, faith, education, philosophy, marriage, health and wellness.

Tech entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh discusses China's rise as a superpower, the evolution of tech platforms, drone delivery, family business transitions, power dynamics, rethinking education, saying no, and the impact of wealth and trust.

Dr. Sara Althari, Advisor and Managing Director at the Ministry of Investment, talks about Saudi Vision 2030, investment in future industries, finding purpose and joy, self-awareness, perseverance, changing perceptions of Saudi Arabia, lessons learned from the pandemic, the potential impact of AI, Catalyse Saudi platform, reflections on time at Oxford, managing stress, the importance of self-awareness, and the power of books in personal growth.