Local X Local: Recent Episodes
Local Bahrain
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with @a_kooheji87 to talk about @esnadmanagement, the real estate sector & Abdulrahman’s journey so far 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit with Fatema Ebrahim, CEO of @andraprbh to talk about fintech, life in business and the importance of balancing it all 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with @faleenation, Founder of @academydiscipline to talk about his inspirational journey, the role of fitness in his life and how to stay motivated & keep hustling 👏🏽💪🏽
On this week’s episode, we got some insight into the realm of psychology and mental health from aspiring psychologist, @siddywiddyy as well as some advice on maintaining a positive mindset 🙏🏼 🎤
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sat down with Dave McMaster, Founding Director of @americanschoolbahrain to talk about the school, what is has offer & how Dave’s experience with the SARS lockdown period helped him handle the ongoing pandemic 🙏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Dr. Hadeel Saad, a Nutritionist who gave us some important advice before Ramadan starts 🙏🏼 We talked about how to maintain a healthy routine and stay on track during the holy month 👏🏼 @diet_hadeelsaad @doctoriapp
On this week’s episode of Local x Local we sit down with Yara AlDhaen, Founder & CEO of @septplatform 👏🏽 We talked to Yara about the launch of Sept, the journey so far, and all the Sept girls around the world 🙌🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Sarmad Ahmad, Managing Director of @saayahealth to talk about the platform, its international presence and the emotional & mental well-being services it offers 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Anne Mostafa, Founder of @bahrain.psychologist to talk to about the clinic, the essence of mental health & the International Day of Happiness 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Leena Al Mannai, CEO of @culinaireandbeyond 😍 to talk about the organization, who can benefit from it and the start-up culture in Bahrain 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with the co-founders of @5osh.fkra - a podcast that sheds light on the ins & outs of entrepreneurship and self-development - to talk about the inspiration behind it and how it came to be 😍👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Yusra Al Rifai, Owner of @Rawk.me and Supreme Mistress of Deliciousness 😍 to talk about Rawkme’s concept, the inspiration behind it and the process of switching careers 👏🏽
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Ali Monfaradi, professional Jiu Jitsu athlete, and Owner of & Head Coach at @elementsjj.bh to talk about his Jiu Jitsu journey, world championships and future plans 🥋👏🏽 @alimonfaradi
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with @Wristamusic to talk about his creative journey, music career, his brand new single and TikTok persona 😍👏🏽 @wristamusic
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Ahmed Al Khalifa, Executive Director of @bahraindeafsports to talk about the presence of the association in Bahrain, the athletes involved and the way forward for the development of sports in our Kingdom 🙏🏼🙌🏼
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Fayadh Aldoseri, Executive Chef & Managing Partner of @teaclub_official to talk about its journey from conception to franchising throughout the region - & hopefully soon to go GLOBAL 🌍
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Shahad, Yara and Samar from @creativematter.me to talk about their recent rebrand, as well as the upcoming hashtag campaigns they will be launching soon in support of our local creative community 👏🏼🙌🏼 @creativematter.me
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Mary-Justine Todd, Founder & Executive Director of @shamsaha_me - Bahrain’s only 24/7 Women’s Crisis Care support, empowerment & protection advocacy - to talk about the care they offer women, their upcoming training program & how you can help 🙏🏼
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Elvin Joseph, Director of Business Development at University of Strathclyde at the BIBF, to discuss the university’s renowned Masters programs, the flexibility of the courses and the state of the art campus that’s opening soon 👏🏼 @thebibf @strathbusiness
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Isa Haji, Founder of @kulshabh to talk about him being one of the youngest locals to create an entire e-directory in Bahrain 🙌🏼👏🏼 @kulshabh
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Jude D’Souza, Co-Founder of Bahrain Jazz Fest to talk about how this movement has contributed to the local music scene since its inception 🎶 @bahrainjazzfest
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Ahmed AlQasim, Bahraini musician, to talk about his career in music & what the creative world really entails @aq_bass 👏🏼🎶
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Qasim AlSaegh, the youngest scuba diving instructor in Bahrain, to talk about his journey across several diving sites around the world 👏🏼 @qasimtaher 🤿
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Justin Kim, General Manager of @themerchanthousebahrain to talk about Bahrain’s first Five Star boutique hotel & the idea behind it all 👏🏼
On this week’s episode of Local x local, we sit down with Ahmed Mahmood, CEO of @doctori.app to talk about Doctori as the first licensed telemedicine platform in Bahrain & what that really means 👏🏼
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with the COO of the American University of Bahrain, William Hurt, to talk about it being the first American-style university in the Kingdom 👏🏼 @aubh_bahrain
On this week’s episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Mashael Alsaie, photo & video artist, to discuss the representation of women in visual art & film and the ideologies Mashael challenges through her work and process 👏🏼 @filmbymashael
On this episode of Local x Local, we sit down with Jawaher AlMoayyed, founder of @whitespoon_bh to talk about how selling cookies started as a business, and turned into a social initiative that donates 50% of its profits to women’s education.
On this episode of Local x Local we sit down with Mohamed Ali, educational coach & Founder of @mytumooh to talk about the gap in the education system, and how Tumooh is changing the approach to learning.
On this episode of Local x Local we sit down with Dr. Sara Al-Reefy, Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon and owner of the London Breast Care Centre in Bahrain, to shed light on Breast Cancer Awareness month and talk about important early detection methods of Breast Cancer to stay as safe as possible.
On this episode of Local x Local we sit down with Hamad Al Saad, known as @thenourisherbh and founder of @thenourishers to have a chat about physical and mental wellness, and his journey of cultivating a platform to reach people with holistic health coaching 👏🏼
On this episode of local x local we sit down with Sheema Al Nafisee founder of @elysian_water and CEO of @skan_for_water to learn more about this region’s water quality, her business venture, and the power of positive thinking 💧💧
This week’s guest is @sandi_thom president of @bahrainanimalrescuecentre and renowned singer
We'll delve into her work in the animal rescue scene in Bahrain and much more.
This week’s guest is @wafaobaidat, CEO of @obaiandhill & founder of @womenpowersummit
On episode 10 of our Saturday IG show, we sit down with Wafa to discuss her incredible career journey, work balance, and work with highlighting talented females in the region!
On episode 9 of our Saturday IG show we sit down with Bahrain based dentist Bisher Abotouk to discuss his #dentntunes project where he brings musicians and artists of all kind to perform music and more while getting their teeth done! 🦷
On episode 8(!) of our Saturday IG show we sit down with the one of a kind photographer and visual story teller Ishaq Madan in his journey in photography, his upcoming projects, and any advice he’d give aspiring creatives
This week's guest is no other than the powerhouse music producer and host of Radio Bahrain’s Breakfast Show Sarah Nabil! We sat down to discuss her venture into the music industry, her work with @outlaw_productions, and even about her cat Peanut 🥜
On episode 6 of our IG live show, we sit down with the energetic and creative sister duo and cofounders of Truactive activewear, to talk about their ventures in Bahrain, background in sports and fashion, climbing mountains and even get a cameo from little Layla.
On this episode, we speak to the multi-talented @mustafahalwachi and dive into his street art, Bahrain art scene, and whether he is an early riser or late riser.
On this episode we’re joined with the wonderful @curiouslyhungry to learn alll about her culinary experience, favorite dishes, and highlighting Bahrain’s cuisine.
In this week’s episode we chat with the hilarious Imran Aradi, a Bahrain-based comedian who sits down with us to discuss how he got his start in comedy, why it’s important to be self-aware, and whether he is #TeamAisle or #TeamWindow seat.
In this week’s episode, we chat with Salman Farooq, a conscious creative who uses his platform for goodwill in Bahrain. We discuss how he got started in volunteering in the community from Beach Clean Up, Bahrain Animal Rescue, Share Tanzania, and how people can use their creativity to make a difference. Truly inspiring!
Local X Local presents Flipperachi
Bahraini rapper, Flipperachi, virtually sat down with LocalBH to discuss how the hit song 'Ee La' came to be, his quarantine routine, plans for the future, and an inspiring message to other aspiring rappers in the Kingdom.
(P.S. We had a bit of tech difficulty in the first 15 mins of this chat, so it's unfortunately been cut off but enjoy the rest!)