The Mo Show | Presented by KAFD

Candace, also know as “The Blonde Muslim”, opens up about her journey reverting to Islam, which started 6-years ago in Reno, NV, USA. In this deep episode, Candace reflects on her first experience entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah, her fundraising initiatives, dealing with abuse on social media and with certain family members who have disowned her.

Yasmine Idriss is the first Arab and Saudi women to circle the grueling 1,500km ring road that wraps around Iceland. In quite a raw episode, Yasmine opens about the mental and physical demands and struggles she endured on her adventure, that lead her to gain a new perspective on life‘s challenges.The Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vTwitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comCreditsMo Islam | Host & FounderRyan Ismail | Show ManagerAhmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand ManagerTito | EditorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerKatie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound EngineersChaima Boudchar | Translator

Henry Winter is an English sports journalist and currently the Chief Football Writer for The Times. His sister is an artist, and his older brother, Abdal Hakim Murad, an English academic, theologian, and Islamic scholar, was featured on episode 84 of The Mo Show. Having traveled to 88 countries to cover sports events, Henry has witnessed the power of football to unite different cultures and promote tolerance and understanding. In a lively debate with Mo, they discuss various topics, including the preferred hosting locations for FIFA World Cups, Western media, football traditions, free press, and more.0:00 Introductions10:10 Brother and sister17:35 Tolerance, free press, respect19:53 FIFA World Cup Qatar 202223:38 Varying levels of tolerance26:18 Russia 30:29 Western media33:10 Politics in England41:58 Qatar50:40 Games on Sunday56:48 Draft system1:01:45 Simon Jordan1:08:10 Hosting events and tourism in Saudi1:20:59 Rivalries, racism, tolerence1:43:25 Henry’s career trajectory, meditation1:49:11 Closing wordsHenry WinterTwitter https://bit.ly/3H8xozHInstagram https://bit.ly/48m4EiKThe Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vTwitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comCreditsMo Islam | Host & FounderRyan Ismail | Show ManagerAhmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand ManagerTito | EditorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerKatie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound EngineersChaima Boudchar | Translator

Capt. Fahd Cynndy, CEO of Saudia Technic and former pilot, shares his inspiring journey from the skies to aerospace leadership. He discusses the aviation realities shaped by historical events and the pivotal role of MRO services in job creation and safety. Capt. Fahd emphasizes the importance of gender equality in aviation recruitment and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to establish the nation as a global aerospace hub. The talk also touches on sustainability efforts and cultivating a positive leadership culture that fosters innovation.

Prominent Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel shares his experiences growing up in Japan and working with Toyota. Topics include Japanese culture, the Toyota Way, the launch and success of the Lexus brand, the importance of sleep, and the transformation of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030.

Originally from Chicago, Paris Verra has called Saudi Arabia home for the past six years. She is a social media travel influencer and a photographer, with an impressive Instagram account where she shares unbelievably stunning photos from her journeys of 60+ countries. Two years ago, she captivated The Mo Show audience when she appeared with her mother on episode 16. As one of the few American influencers to establish roots in the Middle East, she’s become an unofficial ambassador for the region. In today's episode with Mo, they discuss personal boundaries, inner growth, and life lessons and for the first time, Mo opens up in detail on about the profound impact that his fathers passing had on his career trajectory.

Enjy Kiwan, an Egyptian actress and MC, crossed paths with Mo while studying together at the American University in Dubai. She seamlessly transitioned from investment banking to presenting and hosting, and then to acting. Balancing motherhood with the highs and lows of an acting career is a delicate juggling act for her. Enjy dispels the misconception that life as an actor is all glitz and glamour. Utilizing her influence and social media presence for good, she actively engages in philanthropy and advocates against bullying. Enjy shares her perspectives on life, happiness, and the importance of kindness.

Widad Taleb Yacoub is a Lebanese journalist and a political activist. Today, she lives in Dubai with her husband and works as a Senior Reporter for CNN Business Arabic. She became interested in journalism while living in Lebanon and documenting political turmoil on Instagram. She witnessed gruesome horror on August ,4 2020, during the Beirut explosion, prompting her to start over in Saudi. Before that, her family tried to gain German citizenship. Tricked by a family friend into asylum, they lost everything and endured six months in a refugee camp with limited funds and no means to return home. This, coupled with the Beirut blast, led to her developing PTSD. Widad loves her family and advocates for social awareness, particularly for children, in politically unstable regions.

Rawan Bajsair, a Saudi board-certified art therapist and psychotherapist, discusses the profound effects of unprocessed trauma, common parenting mistakes, the overdiagnosis of ADHD, and the increased demand for therapy due to COVID and social media. She highlights the success rate of art therapy in tackling trauma and mental health issues. The podcast also explores the therapeutic benefits of art, the impact of trauma on mental health, anxiety manifestations, online learning challenges, signs for therapy in children, the effects of screen time, and the role of substance abuse in therapy.

Renowned Saudi chef and entrepreneur Mayada Badr discusses the growth of Saudi Arabia's culinary scene, her journey from a corporate job to studying culinary arts, the influence of cultural behaviors and culinary heritage, frustration with Instagram food, the importance of sharing culinary knowledge, laughter, and future plans for the Culinary Arts Commission.