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Inside Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Vision 2030
Expat Life
Family Life
Community
Social Media
Australia
National Day
Mariana De Carli Orti
Rayan Shadid
Visa Process
Expats
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Lanuuk
Housing
Abaya
Beauty Culture
Boulevard World
Social Media Growth

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

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Latest Episodes

Saudi Arabia had no sunscreen of its own, in one of the hottest climates on earth. Ghadi Alshehri spent three years fixing that.

Ghadi is the founder of Borderline Beauty, the first homegrown Saudi sunscreen. She sat down with Carly and Vesna in Riy... more

There are seven routes to Saudi Premium Residency. Most people only know about one or two of them, and almost everyone thinks Vesna got hers because of Instagram. This week, Carly and Vesna walk through all seven, what each costs, what each unlocks, ... more

Cedric Dahmoun said no to Saudi three times before he came. He stayed five years.

He's a Belgian-Algerian content creator with 600,000 followers, most of whom found him through TikToks showing what life in Saudi actually looks like. He came during C... more

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

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Recent Guests

Alex Tashbaeva
Former pro tennis player turned events/marketing professional and social media creator
Self-employed / Flow (Saudi operations)
Episode: From Pro Tennis to Saudi: Alex Tashbaeva on Building a Life She Never Planned
Mahmoud Moamenah
Founder and CEO of Elevate Spark
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Episode: Why Understanding Saudi Culture Is the Key to Business Success (with Mahmoud Moamenah)
Micah Nicole
Saudi radio host who has lived in the kingdom for over a decade
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Episode: Three Perspectives, One Conversation About Life in Saudi | Inside Saudi Live
Coach Kaiser
Saudi fitness coach, content creator known for humor and honesty about living in Saudi
Self-employed/Content creator
Episode: Three Perspectives, One Conversation About Life in Saudi | Inside Saudi Live
Rayan Alhaj Mohammed
A young content creator and aspiring actor known for viral challenges and social media stunts in the Middle East
Independent creator (Saudi Arabia)
Episode: He Started With 1 Penny… Now He Has 400K Subscribers | Rayan Shaded
Brandie Janow
A designer originally from Tennessee, living in Saudi Arabia since 2008.
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Episode: Saudi on Fast Forward: 17 Years Building Creativity & Community in Riyadh | Brandie Janow
Mariana De Carli Orti
A Riyadh-based trade and commercial advisor and author
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Episode: Riyadh Author Reveals How Her English Novel Became a #8 Bestseller in Saudi
Yasmin Rehman
A Muslim expat in Riyadh, mother of three, and homeschooler.
Episode: Why We Chose Homeschooling in Riyadh (School Fees, Safety & Identity) | Yasmin Rehman

Hosts

Carly Overman
Host of Inside Saudi Arabia; co-host/host across episodes; focuses on expat life, design scenes, and community building.
Vesna Petrovic
Co-host/host; discusses expat life, women's roles, culture, and Vision 2030 impact.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Refreshing

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizziKSA
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • My new favorite podcast!

    This podcast has helped me learn so much and helped me feel more connected. Great hosts and love hearing their relatable perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EE2022
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeasonedRiyadh
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Real, genuine, and informative with a focus on community and daily life in Riyadh.
Carly and Vesna are great hosts who keep things down-to-earth and honest.
Relatable perspectives on life in Saudi Arabia and diverse guest voices.

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Riyadh Author Reveals How Her English Novel Became a #8 Bestseller in Saudi
Q: What has been the difference in work culture between London and the Middle East?
In my experience, the skills needed between Dubai and Riyadh are quite similar, but opportunities can vary significantly between different sectors.
Why We Chose Homeschooling in Riyadh (School Fees, Safety & Identity) | Yasmin Rehman
Q: What are your plans with the mom's group?
Yasmin aims to create a supportive community where mothers can share experiences and challenges openly.
Why We Chose Homeschooling in Riyadh (School Fees, Safety & Identity) | Yasmin Rehman
Q: What made you decide to homeschool?
Yasmin's husband suggested it due to ineffective learning in school despite high fees.
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Q: When you moved here, like, what were the challenges that, like, because I think you're right, it is a different game moving here now than three years ago?
Cecilia shares her experience of settling in Riyadh and how difficult she found it compared to her previous experience in the UAE.
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Q: When you opened your first Bonjour Saudi location, I saw you had His Royal Highness, Sultan bin Salman, visit. How did you get him there?
Cecilia describes that it was through a viral social media video that garnered attention, leading to the Prince wanting to visit.

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What is Inside Saudi Arabia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Mahmoud Moamenah
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4. Coach Kaiser
5. Rayan Alhaj Mohammed
6. Brandie Janow
7. Mariana De Carli Orti
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