
Connecting the dots across the Middle East through storytelling. Join host Malak Fouad, as she brings you the most inspiring people and unpacks their life journeys — successes, failures and everything in between! You can connect with us on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and watch extended clips from our interviews on our YouTube channel.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 165 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal JournalsBusiness | |||

I’m delighted to welcome Thuraya Ismail. She's the CEO of Mentor Arabia, an organisation dedicated to improving the well-being of young Arabs in general, and towards drug prevention in particular. Since its launch in 2006, the organisation has reache... more
I‘m joined today by a legend of from the world of architecture, Abdel Wahed El Wakil. I sat down with him a couple of weeks ago in Doha, where he now lives, to document his incredible journey, his vision for architecture as an industry, and Islamic a... more
On this episode, you'll hear about the incredible message through art with designer Nada Debs and entrepreneur Sarah Beydoun, and the importance of preservation from Omniya Abdel Barr and artist Louis Barthelemy.
This episode is part of our new segm... more
I'm re-connecting today with award-winning film producer Mo Hefzy. Since I first spoke to him in 2022, Mo has had a series of successful releases, including 'Flight 404', 'Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo', 'Darwish', and many more.
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Came across this podcast coincidentally and was pleasantly surprised. Malak asks the right questions and brings on inspiring guests. Would love if the episode was longer but all in all, a great show! Thank you for surfacing motivational voices in the region doing incredible things!
Huge fan from Australia since discovering this podcast just a day ago. Have been binge listening since.
What better way to learn and get inspired, than to take a peek into someone’s personal journey? What I Did Next gives us a seat at the table with people who have listened to their hearts and followed their passions, these are some good stories! Malak is a gracious interviewer, and each episode makes you feel like you just sat in on a really interesting conversation. You will walk away with a new book to read, maybe film to watch, and always something to think about. Highly recommend it! 🌟
I don’t miss a single episode and always look forward to the next one. The guests are such interesting and inspiring people with fascinating stories, and Malak is such an engaging host! Highly recommend this podcast to everyone.
Malak Fouad delivers an inspirational and entertaining range of talks that dig deeper behind the headlines and the amazing people who shape them. Finally, the topics you need and want with real relevance to the region. Hannah Rashdan
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A thoughtful interview series that centers life-changing journeys and the human side of success, failure, and reinvention. Across episodes, topics span architecture, cinema, food, travel, fintech, sustainability, and technology in the Middle East, with a focus on personal resilience, cultural heritage, and regional development. The host cultivates intimate conversations that reveal craft, leadership lessons, and the social context shaping ambitious projects, making it a compelling listen for professionals seeking authentic storytelling and practical insights from regionally influential figures.
A notable strength is the breadth of guests who combine deep expertise with engaging personal narratives, from architects and producers to founders... more
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