Episodes 402
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (15)
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Formerly the Unscripted Podcast with Spencer Lodge Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality. Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural icons and creative disruptors. But this isn't just about their success. It's about the journey - the risks they took, the challenges they faced and the moments that defined them. It's about the unique magic of Dubai: a place where ambition meets opportunity, where cultures from around the world collide to create something truly special and where anything feels possible. Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for your next big move, someone curious about life in the UAE or simply in need of inspiration, Made in Dubai is your invitation to step inside this vibrant city and meet the people who make it remarkable. If it was made in Dubai, you'll hear it here.

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#401 "Dubai Is Not as Easy as You Think" | Jason Grundy, MD of Robert Walters on Hiring, Talent and the Truth About the UAE Job Market

Jun 08, 2026 1h 11m

Most people arrive in Dubai thinking the opportunities will find them. Jason Grundy has spent 25 years watching that assumption play out badly. As Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at…

#400: 8 Years. 400 Episodes. The Guests Spencer Never Forgot | Ashley Cain, Paul Griffiths, Rachel Conlan & Daniel Priestley

Jun 01, 2026 1h 19m

Eight years. Four hundred episodes. And Spencer still can't quite believe it. For the 400th episode, Spencer sits down to reflect on the podcast that has shaped him as much as he has shaped it and…

#399 "The Doctor Is Not Always Right" | Hein Van Eck, CEO of Mediclinic Middle East on AI, Future of Hospitals, and Why Dubai's Doctors Are World Class

May 25, 2026 1h 16m

"The Doctor Is Not Always Right" Hein Van Eck is a healthcare actuary by training, a breed of thinker who sits at the intersection of data, ethics, and human behavior. He started in insurance in…

#398 Katy Keenan, CEO of BCCD, on Rebuilding and Why Success in the UAE Takes Longer Than You Think

May 18, 2026 1h 22m

Katy Keenan has turned the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai into one of the most respected business communities in the UAE 1,200 members across 29 sectors, a board that's now 50% women, record…

#397: "It's Not If You'll Be Attacked, It's When" | Ossama, CEO of GBM on AI, Cyber War, and more

May 11, 2026 1h 10m

Ossama El Samadoni leads GBM, one of the most respected technology organisations in the region, with over 300 employees, triple-digit million dirham revenue, and clients across the Middle East,…

#396: From 1 table to 112 Venues Across 26 Countries | Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Dubai's Biggest Hospitality Group

May 04, 2026 1h 16m

He opened his first venue from a counter so small it could barely fit a table. No hotel background. No hospitality degree. Just restlessness, a borrowed chef, and a bet on Dubai. Twenty years later,…

#395: 45 Years, 7 Tech Waves & a $1.5 Billion IPO at 71 | Fayez Ibbini on Building Alpha Data, AI & Why Retirement is a Lie

Apr 27, 2026 1h 13m

He arrived in Abu Dhabi in 1981 when roads turned to soft sand and ceilings collapsed because villas were built with saltwater cement. He came for six months. He never left. Forty-five years later,…

#394: "Technology Is NOT the Future of Education" - The CEO of 36 Schools, Alan Williamson on Education, Leadership & Sacrifice

Apr 20, 2026 1h 35m

He grew up on a council housing estate in the Shetland Islands. His family were coal miners and civil servants. He had no connections, no privilege, and no clear path. Today, he runs one of the UAE's…

#393: "I Gave Myself Cancer" | Dave Catudal on Stress, Health & The Power of the Mind

Apr 13, 2026 1h 28m

This episode explores the connection between mind and body, the truth about stress and illness, and why Dave believes: "You either make yourself sick… or you make yourself healthy." In this episode,…

#392: From Radio to 130M Followers | Alex Hirschi aka supercarblondie on Building a Global Brand

Apr 06, 2026 1h 37m

What does it really take to build one of the most powerful personal brands in the world? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Alex Hirschi, known globally as Supercar Blondie, one of the most…

#391 From Nurse to CEO | Kimberly Pierce on Leadership, Healthcare & Building a Culture of Care

Mar 30, 2026 1h 7m

How do you go from leaving school early to leading one of Dubai's top hospitals? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Kimberly Pierce, CEO of King's College Hospital Dubai, whose journey into…

#390: From ADHD & Dyslexia to Building a Global Business | TheAquaman on Turning Struggles into Strength

Mar 23, 2026 1h 29m

What if the challenges you were given were actually your biggest advantage? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Ahmed Ben Chaibah, an entrepreneur who turned ADHD and dyslexia into the very…

#389: Inside Dubai's Most Prestigious School | Dubai College Headmaster Tomas Duckling on Education, Character & The Future of Learning

Mar 16, 2026 1h 9m

What should schools really be teaching the next generation? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Tomas Duckling, Headmaster of one of the most prestigious schools in the UAE, to explore the…

#388: The Most Controversial Voice in Wellness? Barbara O'Neill on Natural Healing, Modern Medicine & Questioning Everything

Mar 09, 2026 1h 16m

Modern medicine has achieved incredible breakthroughs. But what happens when someone challenges the entire system? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Barbara O'Neill, one of the most…

#387: Are We Finally Winning Against Cancer? Dr. Patrick on IL-15, NK Cells & The Pandemic of Cancer

Mar 02, 2026 55m

Cancer is not a foreign invader. It is a failure of defense. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, surgeon, scientist, inventor and one of the most influential figures in modern medicine, lays…

#386: Passive Blessings Over Passive Income: Fadie Musallet on Success, Faith & Giving Back

Feb 23, 2026 1h 33m

Success looks impressive. Impact feels different. In this episode, Fadie Musallet shares his transformation from a troubled youth in Miami to a purpose-driven entrepreneur and philanthropist in…

#385: From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. Gian Power's Journey of Resilience and Leadership

Feb 16, 2026 1h 24m

Trauma changes you. For some, it becomes a weight that never lifts. For others, it becomes a catalyst. In this episode, Dr. Gian Power shares the deeply personal story that shaped his life and…

#384: Unlocking the Subconscious: Hypnosis, Trauma & Transformation with Ebrahim Turner

Feb 09, 2026 1h 40m

Hypnosis is often misunderstood and dismissed as performance or placebo. In this conversation, Ebrahim Turner, widely known as the "billionaire hypnotist," breaks down what hypnosis really is and…

#383: From External Success to Inner Struggle: Lousin Mehrabi in Conversation with Spencer Lodge on Rejection, Family Pressure & Finding Self-Worth

Feb 02, 2026 1h 26m

In this conversation, Lousin Mehrabi sits down with Spencer Lodge for an open and reflective discussion that goes beyond surface-level success. Through thoughtful questioning, Lousin encourages…

#382: From Plumber to £148M Exit: Charlie Mullins on Grit, Failure & Building an Empire

Jan 26, 2026 1h 10m

Charlie Mullins is a deeply contradictory and complex figure - from a deprived council-estate childhood in south London to founding a plumbing empire, cashing out for £148 million and remaking…

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