Saudi Life: Unpacked
By Lily Moffatt & Frankie Hilton
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Welcome to Saudi Life Unpacked, the podcast where we literally unpack the expat life in Saudi Arabia.Are you Saudi quisitive? Whether you’re already here or considering making the move, this podcast is your go to resource for everything you need to know about life in Saudi Arabia.Moving to Saudi Arabia can feel like an unknown. We are here to demystify the desert and explore the vibrant and dynamic experiences of expats living in the kingdom.Frankie and Lily are here to answer your burning questions about being an expat in Saudi, as well as shining a light on the many positive aspects of living and working in this fascinating part of the world.
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Ep 83. Frankie and Lily Catch Up: AlUla, Red Sea & Exploring Saudi More
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May 12, 2026 |
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Ep 82. The Red Sea Saudi Arabia: Inside The Kingdom’s Most Luxurious Destination with Olly Wood
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May 06, 2026 |
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Ep 81. What It’s Really Like Inside a Saudi Home (Hi Home Experience)
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May 05, 2026 |
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Ep 80. Exploring Saudi Food: Traditional Dishes, Modern Twists and Eid Feasts with Chef Elia Kaady
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May 02, 2026 |
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Ep 79. Two Expat Mums Share Their AlUla Experience With Kids with Cami and Emma
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Ep 78. Traveling Saudi Arabia: Beyond the Resorts and Uncovering Hidden Gems with Izabella Rekiel
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Ep 77. Frankie and Lily Catch Up: This Is the Conversation We Have Been Having All Week
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Ep 76. Expat Life in Saudi Arabia, Motherhood & Identity with Dani in KSA
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Ep 75. Luxury Travel, Vision 2030 and the Future of Tourism in Saudi with Thomas Staunton
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Ep 74. A Mum & daughter duo; Navigating Culture, Family & Identity in Saudi Arabia with Ruba Tursun, and Dr. Rihab Alsaeed.
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Ep 73. Saudi’s Most Talked-About New Destination: Our Red Sea Experience
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Ep 72. Exploring Riyadh’s History & Culture Through a Local Lens with Fatimah Abusrair
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Ep 71. From Paralysis to Purpose: An Artist’s Inspiring Journey in Saudi Arabia with Aida Murad
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Ep 70. Saudi’s Red Sea Unpacked: Travel, Hotels & What to Expect
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Ep 69. Female Founder Life in Riyadh: Gaming, Motherhood & Starting From Scratch with Kris Stephan
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Ep 68. Ramadan Unpacked: How Life Changes in the Kingdom
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Ep 67. What It’s Really Like Moving to Saudi as a Young Woman with Sharn Jaye
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Ep 66. Leading List Magazine in Saudi Arabia with Noirin Hegarty
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Ep 65. Frankie & Lily's first catch up of 2026 - What We Missed, What’s New & What’s Next
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Ep 64. Solo Female Adventure in Saudi Arabia: Walking the Kingdom From North to South with Alice Morrison
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Ep 63. Saudi Women Changing the Narrative with Rawan Al-Turki: Photography, Culture & Life in Jeddah
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Ep 62. Building a Business After Cancer: Umniah Alzahery’s Story from Jeddah
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Ep 61. Frankie & Lily end of year catchup, and Q&A from our community to end 2025 into 2026
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Ep. 60 Drinking Water!!!! Everything you need to know (with all the research done!)
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Ep 59. Rozana Albanawi: The Heartbeat of Human-Centred Leadership (and golden Insights into Jeddah!)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Ep 58. From Identity to Anxiety: Psychologist, Carl Garner on the Real Emotional Impact of Moving Abroad
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 57 "So Here's the tip...." We answer some FAQ's & give some tips on 'what to wear' to 'how to drive' (and all in-between)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Ep 56. Through His Eyes: A Husband’s Take on Moving to Saudi. Frankie sits down with her husband Michael to unpack highs, lows & lessons of moving to Saudi
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 55 Bonjour Arabia! Frankie & Lily sit down with Cecilia Pueyo, co-founder & CEO of Bonjour Arabia (formally 'Bonjour Saudi') - expert on cultural experiences in Saudi.
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Ep 54: The Stories Behind the Hosts – Frankie & Lily’s Path to Saudi Arabia
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Ep 53. Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Dr Felwa AlMarshad joins Lily & Frankie for a practical and honest discussion on her mission to educate (Men & women) in the region.
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Ep 52. Frankie & Lily catch up - Start of a new school year and we're off and running! Events, concierge and Riyadh season (and great weather!)
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Ep.51 *Special SLU update* - SLU Concierge Launch! Hear about how 'Saudi Life: Unpacked' is expanding
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Ep 50. Q & A with Lama Alhamawi: Saudi journalist, Head of Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs at Arab News, and founder of the Discussions podcast - to unpack her powerful career journey.
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Ep 49. Q & A with Tulin Meric Sahin, makeup artist and skincare professional - talking bringing up children through their formative years in Saudi, practical tips & tricks on everything from skin care to parenting grounded children - we cover it all.
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Ep 48. Q & A with Palavi Kele, Cross-cultural Psychologist. We discuss her work helping individuals and organisations navigate the rich and nuanced cultural landscape of Saudi Arabia.
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Ep 47. Frankie & Lily 'post summer' catch up - Changing schools & feelings about returning to Saudi after a long summer break abroad.
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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EP 46. Q & A with Nada Alrasheed, Saudi record-breaking freediver - chatting about smashing records & stereo types in and out of the water for Arab women. A true mermaid and inspiration!
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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EP 45. Q & A with Rateel Alshehri, youngest Arab podcaster & social media influencer on the future of Saudi youth and adjusting to change in the region. Truly empowering young Saudi women.
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Ep 44. Frankie & Lily on the emotional hardships of being an expat. Living abroad and the guilt associated with being away from family and friends. Bring the tissues!
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Ep 43.Q & A with Nat Bristowe: an insight into a child free life in Saudi, adult only compounds & embracing a healthy mindset and body (being both a PT & Mindset Coach!)
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Ep. 42. Q & A with Marriam Mossalli: "Investor in Woman" in Saudi. The powerhouse behind 'Under The Abaya', entrepreneur and a fierce advocate for female empowerment across the Kingdom.
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Ep 41. Frankie & Lily 'pre summer' catch up - What can you bring into Saudi? Summer plans abroad and what to do in Saudi over summer.
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Ep 40. Q & A with Linda Al-Faisal, a 13 year old Saudi podcaster, ballerina and all round change maker. She is championing the next generation of Saudi women excited by Saudi now (and in the future)!
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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EP 39. Q & A with Byron Cooke, host of 'The Byron Cooke show' on MBC loud - the first english speaking radio station: on being unapologetically ambitious to a dedicated dad to his son in Paris.
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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EP 38. Q & A with 4 amazing women who moved to Saudi in the 60s, 70s & 80s from the U.K & U.S.A. We discuss their first impressions, what life was like & embracing the recent wave of change.
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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EP 37. Q & A with David, Founder & Managing Director of Expat Logistics: talking relocating pets to and from Saudi.
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May 31, 2025 |
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EP 36. Q & A with Tamara, owner of 'Homegrown Market' the curated concept store showcasing Arab brands: talking Saudi style and starting a business in the region.
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May 23, 2025 |
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Ep 35. Q & A with Sam from Elite Sports, extra curricular sports activities!!! For little to big kids (and adults!) keeping them active and engaged in learning and competing in sports in the region.
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May 14, 2025 |
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Ep 34. Q & A with Basma, food entrepreneur, chef & famed restaurateur. We cover pioneering a revolution of a typically male dominated industry (as a Saudi female), as well as much, much, more!
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May 08, 2025 |
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Ep 33. Lily & Frankie catch up: including FAQ's - Driving in Saudi, schools in Saudi and accomodation!
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Ep 32. Q & A with Dr Maisa Alfalah, Dermatologist and owner of Age Clinics. Chatting all things skin care in Saudi.
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Ep 31. Q & A with Hilary, an 'Expert Expat'. Chatting about life in Jeddah, after moving from Riyadh & a handful of other cities. Raising children abroad and tips for finding your tribe as an expat.
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Ep 30. Q & A with Zeina Kilani, Jeddah born stylist & designer. Discussing the difference between Jeddah and Riyadh including style in both cities.
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Ep 29. Lily & Frankie catch up: CAMPING (from glamorous Alula ‘caravans’ to the more rustic style with kids in tents near Riyadh)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Ep 28. Q & A with Rana, Founder & Managing Director of Kinder Land Preschool. With 20 years of regional experience in education, Rana is a wealth of knowledge for those with preschoolers in KSA
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Ep 27. Q & A with Hollie, THE hairdresser to see in Riyadh and life long expat in the region. We find out all the hair tips for the Saudi climate/water and growing up in the Middle East.
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ep 26. Q & A with Pete Kaminski, Personal Trainer and long-time U.K Expat in Jeddah. We talk learning Arabic, mental and physical health and tips for settling in Saudi.
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Ep 25. Lily & Frankie catch up: The Jeddah trip review & what to expect over Ramadan!
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Ep 24. Q & A with Corinne, founder of The Yoga House. Insights into yoga in Saudi & the special community, as well as tips on creating a business in Saudi.
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Ep 23. Lily & Frankie catch up: Winter desert activities as well as Q&A's on weekend escapes in the region (and others queries....like tattoos!!)
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Ep 22. Q & A with Yasmine, Saudi/American & founder of Mumsway. Doula, Lactation Consultant & Birth Educator, Yasmine answers our questions on giving birth (and pre and post care) in the kingdom
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Ep 21. Q & A with Hani, founder of REJUV Salon. Insights into life as an expat business owner, sports star wife and mum.
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Ep 20. Lily & Frankie catch up: We're back for 2025! We cover 'home for holidays' v's 'home in riyadh' and some topical Q&A's
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Ep 19. PREGNANCY & CHILD BIRTH Q & A with Lou & Annie, expat mums telling us the their experiences and the 'need to knows' of pregnancy and child birth in Saudi
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Ep 18. Q & A with Sarah aka @Swirlthefork. She shares her invaluable foodie intel (where to eat and the must try dishes) for anyone in Saudi and the wider region.
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Ep 17. Q & A with Dr May Aldean, a British Family Medicine Doctor on medical care in Saudi and moving her teenagers from the U.K to Riyadh
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Ep 16. Lily & Frankie catch up: Some (solo!) parenting realities of living in Saudi with work travel requirements. (also answer Q's on Nannies!)
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Ep 15. Q & A with Alex: Director of Expansion at AstroLabs - Helping businesses set up in Saudi.
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Ep 14. Lily & Frankie catch up: traveling ‘home’ from the holidays with kids - our tips and tricks to survive those long haul flights.
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Ep 13. Q&A with Kate: Certified Sleep Physiologist and Coach on adapting to a relatively nocturnal life in Saudi.
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Ep 12. Q & A with Deborah Sharifi: Downe House Riyadh Head of School. A premium British school in Saudi for girls (and boys till year 4)
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Ep 11. Lily & Frankie catch up: Hospitals, GP's, Mini Breaks and FAQ's. We also discuss our positive (but genuine!) podcast approach
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Ep 10. Q&A with Ruba Tursan: Saudi Model and Youtuber on coming home to Saudi after growing up in the USA
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Ep 9. Lily & Frankie catch up: FAQ's on compounds, compounds and .....more on compounds
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Ep 8. Q&A with Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Rouba: Settling children into Saudi.
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Ep 7. Lily & Frankie catch up: chatting podcast launch & some FAQ's
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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Ep 6. Q&A with Holistic Health Coach, Danya: how to live a healthy life in Saudi.
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Ep 5. Lily & Frankie catch-up: Summer travel and being back in Saudi Arabia
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Ep 4. Q&A with 'Desert Mannequin', Anum: all things style in Saudi
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Ep 3. Lily & Frankie catch up: We answer some FAQ's
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Ep 2. Q&A with high school teacher, Jon: Settling teenagers into Saudi life
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Ep 1. Welcome to Saudi Life: Unpacked. Get to know your hosts, Lily & Frankie.
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Introducing 'Saudi Life: Unpacked'
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Aug 20, 2024 |