Mo catches up with old friend Tamara Mosly who took over her mother’s 38-year-old business: Fantasy Party. What began as a family venture has evolved into one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognisable local brands, bringing joy to generations of children through events, gifts, toys, costumes, and celebrations.
Tamara reflects on her mother’s legacy of building and growing the business during a very different era in Saudi Arabia, in an industry that was once viewed rather unconventional. Together, Mo and Tamara explore the responsibilities of parenthood, the realities of burnout, and the ongoing journey of finding purpose, fulfillment, and joy in an ever-evolving world.
0:00 Intro
3:16 Facing Tradition as Women in Business
5:37 Lessons from a Strong Mother
7:43 Growing Up Saudi & Lebanese
9:41 School, Rebellion & Street Smarts
12:02 Applying to the Ivy League… and Getting Rejected
14:00 Growing Up Inside the Family Business
15:37 The Golden Era of Children’s Parties
20:02 Returning to Saudi Arabia During Vision 2030
21:27 Building the F1 Jeddah Guest Experience
22:26 Bringing the British Museum to Madinah
24:00 Witnessing Saudi Arabia’s Transformation Firsthand
25:04 Training 300 Saudi Drivers for Formula 1
28:13 Why Saudi Teams Outperformed Expectations
32:19 From Formula 1 to the Red Sea Film Festival
34:42 Miscarriage, Burnout & Pushing Through
41:24 Motherhood, Work & Hidden Struggles
43:32 Saudi Arabia: Then vs. Now
48:39 How E-Commerce Nearly Killed a 38-Year Legacy
53:06 Taking Over the Family Business
56:00 Choosing Gratitude Over Success
58:27 Loss, Aging & Staying Connected
1:02:06 Health, Motherhood & Losing Yourself
1:04:13 The Truth About Work-Life Balance
1:08:06 Guilty Pleasures
1:10:12 The Dream She Had to Let Go Of
1:15:21 Confidence, Emotions & Feeling Understood
1:18:45 Final Reflections
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