Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:30:14 -0500 https://fahadgoesbananas.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Conversations with Fahad yes 42dc0afe-eca4-58c3-b0f3-ce36d3186eed Fahad episodic false Join me as I dive into the minds of unique and unusual people. Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Fahad https://storage.buzzsprout.com/smbp27ri5fi6gloj4t3wbtfs5gar?.jpg https://fahadgoesbananas.buzzsprout.com 49. Nezar Kadhem on building Eat App and pursuing his passions Nezar Kadhem is the founder of Eat App, an industry-leading restaurant reservation and table management platform, servicing hotels and restaurants in more than 40 countries worldwide. Eat App has raised more than $8m, has a team with about 50 people, and has seated more than 20 million guests to date. Nezar is also a co-founder at Soundscapes, a music and arts festival in the Middle East. In this episode, we talked about his early beginnings, founding and scaling EatApp, music and culture, Burning Man, Cryptocurrency and more.

]]> Nezar Kadhem is the founder of Eat App, an industry-leading restaurant reservation and table management platform, servicing hotels and restaurants in more than 40 countries worldwide. Eat App has raised more than $8m, has a team with about 50 people, and has seated more than 20 million guests to date. Nezar is also a co-founder at Soundscapes, a music and arts festival in the Middle East. In this episode, we talked about his early beginnings, founding and scaling EatApp, music and culture, Burning Man, Cryptocurrency and more.

]]> Fahad Buzzsprout-10281259 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0300 6111 full false 48. Max of Arabia on cultural immersion and content creation Max Stanton (@maxofarabia) is an “accidental content creator” and third culture kid living in Dubai. In this episode, we talk about his early beginnings, the business of being a content creator, the importance of having strong values, creativity, his future aspirations, and a lot more. Max has a lot of depth behind his fun and light-hearted demeanor. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much I did!

]]> Max Stanton (@maxofarabia) is an “accidental content creator” and third culture kid living in Dubai. In this episode, we talk about his early beginnings, the business of being a content creator, the importance of having strong values, creativity, his future aspirations, and a lot more. Max has a lot of depth behind his fun and light-hearted demeanor. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much I did!

]]> Buzzsprout-10077508 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0300 4647 full false 47. Mohamed Almaraj on building ila bank Mohamed Almaraj is CEO and brainchild behind ila bank (https://www.ilabank.com). As soon as I came across ila bank, I began trying to find out who started it and how. I was certain it must be an exceptional person, and a few months later I'm glad we finally managed to make this happen because Mohamed doesn't disappoint. In fact, he's a pretty amazing guy who's very smart and eager to help others grow.

Ahmed Alrawi, CEO and founder of Calo (https://calo.app),  joined this episode as a co-host.

]]> Mohamed Almaraj is CEO and brainchild behind ila bank (https://www.ilabank.com). As soon as I came across ila bank, I began trying to find out who started it and how. I was certain it must be an exceptional person, and a few months later I'm glad we finally managed to make this happen because Mohamed doesn't disappoint. In fact, he's a pretty amazing guy who's very smart and eager to help others grow.

Ahmed Alrawi, CEO and founder of Calo (https://calo.app),  joined this episode as a co-host.

]]> Fahad Buzzsprout-9275240 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0300 4116 full true 46. Imran Al Aradi on becoming a standup comedian and radio show host Imran Al Aradi (@imrancomedy) is a well know radio show host and standup comedian. During this conversation we talk about how he found his way towards becoming a comedian and accomplished his childhood dream of being a radio show host. We dive into some of the lessons he learnt along the way, some of the difficulties and struggles, his creative process behind writing jokes, and a lot in between. If you like what you’re about to listen to, don’t forget to share it with your friends and give us a rating wherever you’re listening to this podcast from. Enjoy!

]]> Imran Al Aradi (@imrancomedy) is a well know radio show host and standup comedian. During this conversation we talk about how he found his way towards becoming a comedian and accomplished his childhood dream of being a radio show host. We dive into some of the lessons he learnt along the way, some of the difficulties and struggles, his creative process behind writing jokes, and a lot in between. If you like what you’re about to listen to, don’t forget to share it with your friends and give us a rating wherever you’re listening to this podcast from. Enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-8252459 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 +0300 6348 full true 45. Aisha Fakhro on mental health and well-being Aisha Fakhro (@aishafakhro) is a psychotherapist, podcast host (Soft Strength), and student of life that's been diving deep into mental and physical well being over the last decade of her life. In this conversation, we explore some of her key takeaways from hosting her own podcast, what it's like to be a psychotherapist and having to navigate through difficult situations, her understanding of different emotions and how they serve us, and many more topics in between.

]]> Aisha Fakhro (@aishafakhro) is a psychotherapist, podcast host (Soft Strength), and student of life that's been diving deep into mental and physical well being over the last decade of her life. In this conversation, we explore some of her key takeaways from hosting her own podcast, what it's like to be a psychotherapist and having to navigate through difficult situations, her understanding of different emotions and how they serve us, and many more topics in between.

]]> Fahad Buzzsprout-8246133 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0300 6211 full false 44. Alia Almoayed reflects on her life and the current state of the world Alia Almoayed (https://aliaalmoayed.com/) is a Nutritional Therapist and Health Activist. In this episode we dive into her journey and the many challenges that shaped her along the way, she shares unique perspectives and thoughts on these crazy (yet fascinating) times that we’re experiencing, while exploring spontaneous topics in between. 

🍌 On a personal level she’s one of those people I look up to the most. Was pretty nervous going into the interview 😅 ... hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

]]> Alia Almoayed (https://aliaalmoayed.com/) is a Nutritional Therapist and Health Activist. In this episode we dive into her journey and the many challenges that shaped her along the way, she shares unique perspectives and thoughts on these crazy (yet fascinating) times that we’re experiencing, while exploring spontaneous topics in between. 

🍌 On a personal level she’s one of those people I look up to the most. Was pretty nervous going into the interview 😅 ... hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

]]> Fahad Buzzsprout-7409506 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0300 7281 full false 43. Ahmed Alrawi on how to launch a tech. startup If you have an idea for a tech. startup, but aren't sure where/how to start ... this is the episode for you. Ahmed Alrawi breaks things down so that you can feel comfortable launching your tech. startup without a technical background. It's a raw discussion we weren't initially thinking of publishing that I'm sure you'll find extremely informative. 

Ahmed Alrawi (@ahmedtherawi) is the founder and CEO of Calo (@calo_app), and a rare, one-of-a-kind, human specimen.

]]> If you have an idea for a tech. startup, but aren't sure where/how to start ... this is the episode for you. Ahmed Alrawi breaks things down so that you can feel comfortable launching your tech. startup without a technical background. It's a raw discussion we weren't initially thinking of publishing that I'm sure you'll find extremely informative. 

Ahmed Alrawi (@ahmedtherawi) is the founder and CEO of Calo (@calo_app), and a rare, one-of-a-kind, human specimen.

]]> Fahad Buzzsprout-7321795 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0300 8381 full true 42. Wafa Alobaidat Wafa Alobaidat is the founder of Obai & Hill, Women Power Summit, and Women Power Podcast.

Follow her journey @wafaobaidat

]]> Wafa Alobaidat is the founder of Obai & Hill, Women Power Summit, and Women Power Podcast.

Follow her journey @wafaobaidat

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-3776417 Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +0300 6888 full false 41. Abdulla Attiya Abdulla Attiya is one of the fittest guys in the Middle East. He's a 2x Arab Triathlon Champion and he's mature beyond his years.

Follow his journey @abdullaattiya

]]> Abdulla Attiya is one of the fittest guys in the Middle East. He's a 2x Arab Triathlon Champion and he's mature beyond his years.

Follow his journey @abdullaattiya

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-3731090 Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 +0300 5274 full false 40. Njood Fahad Njood Fahad is an experienced emergency physician, a certified wilderness expert, and a hardcore travel enthusiast who recently started her own travel company.

While we got to know her, we heard about some of her adventures, learnt about why she got into the medical field and what it was like, the experience of leaving her stable job to start her own company, minimalism, the power of following your heart, and so much more!

Follow her journey @saudi_wanderlust.

]]> Njood Fahad is an experienced emergency physician, a certified wilderness expert, and a hardcore travel enthusiast who recently started her own travel company.

While we got to know her, we heard about some of her adventures, learnt about why she got into the medical field and what it was like, the experience of leaving her stable job to start her own company, minimalism, the power of following your heart, and so much more!

Follow her journey @saudi_wanderlust.

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-3507250 Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0300 6246 full false 39. Rotana Tarabzouni Rotana Tarabzouni is a Saudi artist, singer and songwriter. 

In this episode we dove into her journey, sense of identity, recent struggles, sensuality & eroticism, creative process, and more!

Stay tuned for more from her @iamrotana.

]]> Rotana Tarabzouni is a Saudi artist, singer and songwriter. 

In this episode we dove into her journey, sense of identity, recent struggles, sensuality & eroticism, creative process, and more!

Stay tuned for more from her @iamrotana.

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-3507151 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0300 6450 full true 38. Mohsin Falee Mohsin Falee is a world class calisthenics athlete and the founder of Discipline Academy.

]]> Mohsin Falee is a world class calisthenics athlete and the founder of Discipline Academy.

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-3416968 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0300 6231 full true 36. Khalid AlRowaie Khalid AlRowaie is an artist and cultural figure like no other. He's a theatrical director and content creator, the head of Alsawari Theatre, and so much more. 

]]> Khalid AlRowaie is an artist and cultural figure like no other. He's a theatrical director and content creator, the head of Alsawari Theatre, and so much more. 

]]> Hala & Fahad Buzzsprout-2956675 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0300 5148 full false 35. Dana Al Salem Dana Al Salem is an actress, filmmaker, TV producer, presenter, and director. She got into the world of TV from a young age and seems to have found her calling. She's ambitious, radiant, and full of energy. We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did!

]]> Dana Al Salem is an actress, filmmaker, TV producer, presenter, and director. She got into the world of TV from a young age and seems to have found her calling. She's ambitious, radiant, and full of energy. We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did!

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2857855 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0300 5571 full false 34. Mohammed Al Muharraqi Mohammed Al Muharraqi is the founder of Tarteeb, Bahrain's leading event management company that employs over 100 people and organized more than 2000 events. He works hard in order to influence society in a positive and effective way.

]]> Mohammed Al Muharraqi is the founder of Tarteeb, Bahrain's leading event management company that employs over 100 people and organized more than 2000 events. He works hard in order to influence society in a positive and effective way.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2601175 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0300 9741 full false 33. Dina Elhifnawi Dina Elhifnawi is the founder and lead instructor at Carousel Fitness, an Arial Arts & Fitness Academy that focuses on teaching pole fitness.

]]> Dina Elhifnawi is the founder and lead instructor at Carousel Fitness, an Arial Arts & Fitness Academy that focuses on teaching pole fitness.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2579989 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0300 3768 full false 32. Fares Ahmadi Fares Ahmadi is a Movement Specialist and Musician. He excels at whatever he sets his mind to through the use of extremely unconventional routes.

]]> Fares Ahmadi is a Movement Specialist and Musician. He excels at whatever he sets his mind to through the use of extremely unconventional routes.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2544994 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0300 11020 full false 31. Reema Juffali Reema Al Juffali is a Saudi Arabian race car driver currently competing in Formula 4. She made history by becoming the first-ever Saudi Arabian racing driver ... and she's only getting started.

]]> Reema Al Juffali is a Saudi Arabian race car driver currently competing in Formula 4. She made history by becoming the first-ever Saudi Arabian racing driver ... and she's only getting started.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2535391 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0300 6504 full false 30. Ali Husain Ali Husain is the founder of Husaak, an outdoor travel/adventure company. He combines systematic planning and an element of 'winging it' to design experiences that significantly impact the lives of our youth.

]]> Ali Husain is the founder of Husaak, an outdoor travel/adventure company. He combines systematic planning and an element of 'winging it' to design experiences that significantly impact the lives of our youth.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2532526 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0300 4344 full false 29. Budoor Steele Budoor Steele is the founder of Chawan, a Japanese teahouse in Bahrain. She's a tea master who's well-versed in Japanese culture and on a mission to introduce more mindfulness into our lives.

]]> Budoor Steele is the founder of Chawan, a Japanese teahouse in Bahrain. She's a tea master who's well-versed in Japanese culture and on a mission to introduce more mindfulness into our lives.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2532490 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0300 6036 full false 28. Waleed Hashim Waleed Hashim is a Spiritual Teacher and Energy Master. He’s smart, funny, and finds joy in sharing his knowledge with others.

]]> Waleed Hashim is a Spiritual Teacher and Energy Master. He’s smart, funny, and finds joy in sharing his knowledge with others.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2440862 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0300 7383 full false 27. Fatema Majdi Fatima Majdi, aka Bohemian Fatema, is a hippie yogi at heart. She's on a mission to inspire people to achieve whatever they set their mind to.

]]> Fatima Majdi, aka Bohemian Fatema, is a hippie yogi at heart. She's on a mission to inspire people to achieve whatever they set their mind to.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2438528 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0300 5310 full false 26. Hamad Al Sanousi Hamad Al Sanousi is one of the founders of Coffea, a franchisee of Mubkhar, and has a lot more going on behind the scenes. He's a young, energetic person who seems to have the experience of someone twice his age. We really enjoyed getting to know him, and hope you do as well!

]]> Hamad Al Sanousi is one of the founders of Coffea, a franchisee of Mubkhar, and has a lot more going on behind the scenes. He's a young, energetic person who seems to have the experience of someone twice his age. We really enjoyed getting to know him, and hope you do as well!

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2381774 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0300 6459 full false 25. Abdulla Mahmood Abdulla Mahmood is the band manager and lead guitarist of Doyoureallylikeit?, a professional in the events industry, and an artistic entertainer at heart. He's pure, authentic, and you won't help but smile when he's around.

]]> Abdulla Mahmood is the band manager and lead guitarist of Doyoureallylikeit?, a professional in the events industry, and an artistic entertainer at heart. He's pure, authentic, and you won't help but smile when he's around.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2299922 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0300 9807 full false 24. Shivani Sathasivam Shivani is a young lady who is a passionate advocate of a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and the founder of @plantbasedbh.

]]> Shivani is a young lady who is a passionate advocate of a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and the founder of @plantbasedbh.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2284733 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0300 6116 full false 23. Hessa AlKhalifa Hessa AlKhalifa is an avid food blogger, travel blogger, and orchestrator of elaborate culinary experiences.

]]> Hessa AlKhalifa is an avid food blogger, travel blogger, and orchestrator of elaborate culinary experiences.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2185391 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0300 4446 full false 22. Fahad Sarwani Fahad Sarwani is a deep thinker with a unique views on religion. He's also a mindfulness expert, energy healer, and banker.

]]> Fahad Sarwani is a deep thinker with a unique views on religion. He's also a mindfulness expert, energy healer, and banker.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2079153 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0300 7550 full false 21. Fajer Mufeez Fajer Mufeez is the founder of Ayadi Relief and The Journey Adventures. She's exploring beautiful ways to have a lasting impact on communities around the world. In her own words Fajer is a pilot, dreamer, adventurer, globe trotter wander lusting human being.

]]> Fajer Mufeez is the founder of Ayadi Relief and The Journey Adventures. She's exploring beautiful ways to have a lasting impact on communities around the world. In her own words Fajer is a pilot, dreamer, adventurer, globe trotter wander lusting human being.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-2015412 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0300 5456 full false 20. Hamad Al Saad Hamad Al Saad is a certified holistic health & food psychology coach, an advocate of self-love and wellbeing, and an extremely sincere and considerate guy.

]]> Hamad Al Saad is a certified holistic health & food psychology coach, an advocate of self-love and wellbeing, and an extremely sincere and considerate guy.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1998238 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0300 7425 full false 19. Yonis Attiya Yonis Attiya is a talented visual designer, the founder of Limefish, and a joy to spend time with.

]]> Yonis Attiya is a talented visual designer, the founder of Limefish, and a joy to spend time with.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1943414 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0300 4715 full false 18. Haya Alsamari Haya Alsamari is an avid traveler, adventurer, TV show host, and athlete with nothing but good vibes.

]]> Haya Alsamari is an avid traveler, adventurer, TV show host, and athlete with nothing but good vibes.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1880294 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0300 4858 full false 17. Kento Fukuta Kento Fukuta is a world traveler who's diving deep into Arab culture -- a lot deeper than most of us.

]]> Kento Fukuta is a world traveler who's diving deep into Arab culture -- a lot deeper than most of us.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1863583 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0300 3446 full false 16. Ali Monfaradi Ali Monfaradi, aka "Beast from the Middle East", is a world champion Ju Jitsu athlete, the owner & head coach of Elements, and is full of unbelievable stories.

]]> Ali Monfaradi, aka "Beast from the Middle East", is a world champion Ju Jitsu athlete, the owner & head coach of Elements, and is full of unbelievable stories.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1818973 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0300 5570 full false 15. Hasan Haider Hasan Haider set up the first angel investing group in Bahrain, is a partner at 500 startups, and is really passionate about the startup universe.

]]> Hasan Haider set up the first angel investing group in Bahrain, is a partner at 500 startups, and is really passionate about the startup universe.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1798960 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0300 3972 full false 14. Hussain Kadhem Hussain Kadhem is an entrepreneur (currently the co-founder of Perfectly Pressed), an explorer, and an extremely nice guy.

]]> Hussain Kadhem is an entrepreneur (currently the co-founder of Perfectly Pressed), an explorer, and an extremely nice guy.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1761775 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0300 5358 full false 13. Sinan Khatib Sinan Khatib is an entrepreneur, the founder of Burrito Loco and Noodle Wok (among other companies), and a very insightful philosopher.

]]> Sinan Khatib is an entrepreneur, the founder of Burrito Loco and Noodle Wok (among other companies), and a very insightful philosopher.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1687006 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0300 6119 full false 12. Philosophy Night #2 Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1605403 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0300 2332 full false 11. 3 Boxes (Entrepreneurs, Hired Guns, & Silver Spoons) Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1605382 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0300 2165 full false 10. Shaikha AlShaiba Shaikha AlShaiba is a para-athlete, Ironman finisher, and an endless source of joy and inspiration.

]]> Shaikha AlShaiba is a para-athlete, Ironman finisher, and an endless source of joy and inspiration.

]]> Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1583764 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:00:00 +0300 4978 full false 9. Bullying Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1536895 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0300 2205 full false 8. Vegan Debate. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1513744 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0300 2948 full false 7. Social Ranking. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1475878 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:00:00 +0300 2064 full false 6. Dopamine. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1475854 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 22:00:00 +0300 2151 full false 5. Philosophy Night. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1444237 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:00:00 +0300 2508 full false 4. Adrenaline. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1444219 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:00:00 +0300 2428 full false 3. What drives us (as humans)? Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1347304 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0300 3098 full false 2. Ramadan, Meditation, Learning from Children, and a few more seemingly unrelated topics. Noura & Mo Buzzsprout-1223549 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0300 3869 full false 1. Why podcast? An uncut discussion about why we’re thinking about starting a podcast.

]]> An uncut discussion about why we’re thinking about starting a podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout-1169528 Mon, 20 May 2019 19:00:00 +0300 2819 full false