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What does it take to dive more than 70 meters beneath the surface on a single breath?In this episode, we sit down with Salma Shaker, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading freedivers, whose journey has taken her from the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea to the world’s most prestigious freediving competitions.


Salma shares the mindset required to push the limits of human performance, explaining why freediving is far more about mental strength than physical ability. She opens up about overcoming fear, dealing with grief, building discipline, and the life lessons she’s learned from spending countless hours beneath the surface.


We also explore the remarkable underwater world of the Red Sea, the future of freediving in Saudi Arabia, shark misconceptions, marine conservation, and Salma’s work with Red Sea Global and Coralium to help protect one of the planet’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems.

0:00 Intro
2:46 What a 70-Meter Dive Really Feels Like
4:57 Growing Up on the Red Sea
7:08 How Salma Discovered Freediving
9:11 Friendship, Rivalry & Miriam’s Influence
10:48 Why Freediving Became an Obsession
12:25 The Journey from 20 to 70 Meters
17:07 Training, Breathwork & Mental Preparation
21:51 Managing Fear and Anxiety Underwater
24:44 How the Ocean Changed Her Life
27:35 Knowing Your Limits: Awareness & Self-Control
32:42 The Incident That Changed Everything
38:44 Grief, Family & Finding Perspective
43:05 The Future of Freediving in Saudi Arabia
47:27 What Makes the Red Sea So Special
56:38 Red Sea Global, Coralium & Marine Conservation
1:04:44 IWC Minutes
1:07:21 Shark Encounters & Ocean Myths
1:15:56 The Hardest Part: Going Down or Coming Back Up?
1:22:55 Control, Patience, Courage & Knowing Your Limits
1:24:37 Final Reflections

H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah on The Kingdom's Untold Humanitarian Story | 185


Dr. Abdullah is an Advisor to the Royal Court and the Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as well as the pioneering surgeon who has led the separation of more than 70 conjoined twins since 1991. We explore his remarkable journey from his early days as a surgeon and the stories behind some of his most complex operations, to his conversations with the late King Abdullah during his final days. We wrap up with his decade-long role at the helm of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, exploring its global mission and the impact it has had in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.


0:00 Intro
3:10 How Medicine Shaped His Life
6:35 Saudi Arabia’s Conjoined Twins Program
10:28 The Most Difficult Operation of His Career
15:07 Enduring 23-Hour Surgeries
16:33 How Technology Changed Modern Surgery
18:01 Medicine as a Humanitarian Mission
19:17 From Treating Children to Helping Millions
27:32 The Global Impact of KS Relief
30:32 Saudi Humanitarian Work
35:09 A Personal Story About King Abdullah
42:32 Leadership, Vision 2030, and Saudi Arabia’s Global Role
47:36 Motivation, Pressure, and a Life of Service
56:03 Closing

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

How Almosafer Became Saudi Arabia's Travel Giant | CEO Muzzammil Ahussain 183

We sits down with the CEO of Almosafer, to discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the Kingdom’s travel sector. We explore Vision 2030’s tourism ambitions, the evolution of Hajj and Umrah, and the impact of projects such as The Red Sea, AlUla, and Qiddiya.


The conversation also covers airline connectivity, hotel supply, visa reforms, changing travel habits, and how AI is reshaping the way people plan and book travel.Whether you’re interested in tourism, business, or the future of Saudi Arabia, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

On this episode, I sit down with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr and astronaut/geophysicist Drew Feustel at Vast HQ for a conversation about space, time, design, and the future of exploration. We discuss why space is the next frontier for IWC, how time feels different in orbit, the physical and psychological impact of living in space, the “overview effect” astronauts experience when seeing Earth from above, and how science fiction, engineering, and human ambition continue to shape what comes next.


0:00 Intro
2:15 How Time Changes in Orbit
4:58 Disorientation and Adapting to Space
7:12 Waking Up After Returning
8:28 The Overview Effect: Seeing Earth Differently
12:08 Designing a Watch for Zero Gravity
15:22 A New Era for IWC Tool Watches
18:27 How Science Fiction Inspires Space Innovation
21:00 The Rise of Space Tourism
21:44 Closing Remarks