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LocalBH hosts a weekly sit down with the most inspiring creatives in the Bahraini community
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Season 2, Episode 19: Abdulrahman Al-Koheji

Local X LocalMay 25, 2021

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Season 2, Episode 19: Abdulrahman Al-Koheji
May 25, 202118:05
Season 2, Episode 18: Fatema Isa Ebrahim

Season 2, Episode 18: Fatema Isa Ebrahim

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 👏🏽

May 11, 202129:01
Season 2, Episode 17: Mohsin Falee

Season 2, Episode 17: Mohsin Falee

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 👏🏽💪🏽

May 04, 202138:04
Season 2, Episode 16: Shireen Ahmad
Apr 28, 202123:02
Season 2, Episode 15: Dave McMaster

Season 2, Episode 15: Dave McMaster

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 🙏🏽

Apr 21, 202132:08
Season 2, Episode 14: Dr. Hadeel Saad
Apr 12, 202135:26
Season 2, Episode 13: Yara AlDhaen

Season 2, Episode 13: Yara AlDhaen

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 🙌🏽

Apr 04, 202115:51
Season 2, Episode 12: Sarmad Ahmad

Season 2, Episode 12: Sarmad Ahmad

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 👏🏽

Mar 28, 202122:00
Season 2, Episode 11: Dr. Anne Mostafa

Season 2, Episode 11: Dr. Anne Mostafa

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 👏🏽

Mar 21, 202125:43
Season 2, Episode 10: Leena Al Mannai

Season 2, Episode 10: Leena Al Mannai

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 👏🏽

Mar 14, 202119:07
Season 2, Episode 9: 5osh Fkra

Season 2, Episode 9: 5osh Fkra

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 😍👏🏽

Mar 07, 202117:47
Season 2, Episode 8: Yusra Al Rifai

Season 2, Episode 8: Yusra Al Rifai

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 👏🏽

Feb 28, 202115:54
Season 2, Episode 7: Ali Monfaradi
Feb 21, 202129:06
Season 2, Episode 6: Wrista

Season 2, Episode 6: Wrista

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

Feb 14, 202120:43
Season 2, Episode 5: Ahmed Al Khalifa

Season 2, Episode 5: Ahmed Al Khalifa

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 🙏🏼🙌🏼

Feb 07, 202128:53
Season 2, Episode 4: Fayadh Aldoseri

Season 2, Episode 4: Fayadh Aldoseri

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 🌍

Jan 31, 202121:38
Season 2, Episode 3: Matter Creative

Season 2, Episode 3: Matter Creative

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

Jan 24, 202123:27
Season 2, Episode 2: Mary-Justine Todd

Season 2, Episode 2: Mary-Justine Todd

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 🙏🏼

Jan 19, 202121:55
Season 2, Episode 1: Elvin Joseph
Jan 10, 202117:50
Episode 24: Isa Haji

Episode 24: Isa Haji

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 

Dec 27, 202008:40
Episode 23: Jude D'Souza
Dec 20, 202034:53
Episode 22: Ahmed AlQasim
Dec 12, 202047:49
Episode 21: Qasim AlSaegh
Dec 06, 202025:23
Episode 20: Justin Kim
Nov 29, 202015:06
Episode 19: Ahmed Mahmood

Episode 19: Ahmed Mahmood

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 👏🏼

Nov 22, 202018:34
Episode 18: William D. Hurt
Nov 08, 202031:21
Episode 17: Mashael Alsaie
Nov 01, 202014:33
Episode 16: Jawaher AlMoayyed

Episode 16: Jawaher AlMoayyed

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. 

Oct 25, 202015:43
Episode 15: Mohamed Ali

Episode 15: Mohamed Ali

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.

Oct 18, 202024:42
Episode 14: Dr. Sara Al-Reefy

Episode 14: Dr. Sara Al-Reefy

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. 

Oct 11, 202030:31
Episode 13: Hamad Al Saad

Episode 13: Hamad Al Saad

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 👏🏼

Oct 04, 202020:36
Episode 12: Sheema Al Nafisee

Episode 12: Sheema Al Nafisee

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 💧💧

Sep 26, 202038:60
Episode 11: Sandi Thom

Episode 11: Sandi Thom

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. 

Sep 20, 202036:02
Episode 10: Wafa Alobaidat

Episode 10: Wafa Alobaidat

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!

Sep 14, 202052:09
Episode 9: Dr. Bisher Abotouk

Episode 9: Dr. Bisher Abotouk

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! 🦷

Sep 08, 202029:57
Episode 8: Ishaq Madan

Episode 8: Ishaq Madan

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

Aug 29, 202039:37
Episode 7: Sarah Nabil
Aug 26, 202032:57
Episode 6: Hala & Dana Zubari

Episode 6: Hala & Dana Zubari

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.

Aug 16, 202052:17
Episode 5: Mustafa Halwachi

Episode 5: Mustafa Halwachi

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.

Aug 16, 202049:60
Episode 4: Hessa Al Khalifa

Episode 4: Hessa Al Khalifa

On this episode we’re joined with the wonderful @curiouslyhungry to learn alll about her culinary experience, favorite dishes, and highlighting Bahrain’s cuisine.

Aug 04, 202059:53
Episode 3: Imran Aradi
Jul 26, 202056:16
Episode 2: Salman Farooq

Episode 2: Salman Farooq

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!

Jul 20, 202036:16
Episode 1: Flipperachi

Episode 1: Flipperachi

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!)

Jul 14, 202018:50