
Before moving to Saudi Arabia, we searched everywhere for a glimpse of what everyday life would be like. Inside Saudi Arabia was born from that search — a podcast exploring culture, family, style, wellness and life in today’s Kingdom. Hosted by Carly Overman and Vesna Petrovic, each episode blends our personal experiences as expats with the everyday rhythms of a country in transformation. Whether ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Alex Tashbaeva stopped going to school at twelve. She'd already been on a tennis court eight hours a day since she was five, and her Uzbek-Soviet parents had decided she was going to be a champion. By sixteen she'd left home; by nineteen she was the ... more
How do you transition from the intense world of derivatives trading at Goldman Sachs and private client tax at KPMG to launching a global luxury swimwear brand? In this episode of Inside Saudi, we sit down with Katleya Nielsen and Ayesha Mahomed, the... more
What is life in the Kingdom actually like when you step outside the "compound bubble"?
In this episode of Inside Saudi, we sit down with viral creator Senan, a "Westernized Saudi" who has mastered the art of explaining his culture to the world.
We ... more
What does it really take to succeed in Saudi Arabia?
In this episode, we sit down with Mahmoud Moamenah, founder of Sudasi Business Solutions, to explore why understanding Saudi culture is the key to both life and business here.
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Carly and Vesna are great hosts. Their podcast is down-to-earth and honest, with interesting guests sharing different perspectives on life and culture in Saudi Arabia. It’s a fun and informative look at what living in KSA and all it has to offer.
This podcast has helped me learn so much and helped me feel more connected. Great hosts and love hearing their relatable perspectives.
Thank you for being so real.‘I’ve been here a fair few months& seen another podcast that ended up being so unrelatable. You are so genuine kind and fun yet informative - love this and its helped me see a different side that isn’t about unobtainable freebies that the other promotes. Thank you for being real
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Two hosts share real-life experiences of living as expatriates in Saudi Arabia, pairing personal anecdotes with practical insights about culture, family life, work, and the evolving social landscape shaped by Vision 2030. Episodes span topics from women's roles and empowerment to expat community building, cost of living, homeschooling, and navigating visas, housing, and childcare. The show frequently highlights local venues, neighborhoods, and events in Riyadh, offering candid perspectives on adaptation, identity, and community in a rapidly changing Kingdom. A notable strength is a warm, down-to-earth tone that blends practical tips with cultural nuance, making it approachable for movers, travelers, or anyone curious about daily life inside... more
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Recent guests on Inside Saudi Arabia include:
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2. Mariana De Carli Orti
3. Yasmin Rehman
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