The Pulp

The Pulp

By: Yasmine Mustafa

Language: en

Categories: Business, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Visual, Education, How To

The Pulp is a podcast about trending topics in the media business and creator economy industries. Based in the UAE, it covers the region, but has a consciousness that extends beyond geography. The guests on this podcast are chosen for their unique outlooks in their chosen industries, and invited to shine light on their personal journeys, insights, and to impart their wisdom for your enjoyment. New episode every Wednesday.

Episodes

Ep 27 | Who controls the NEWS in the age of Influencers? - Waad Barakat
Jan 09, 2026

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Duration: 00:42:37
Ep 26 | How to design the life you want to live, with Dr. Sheen Gurrib
Nov 06, 2025

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sheen Gurrib — a Mauritian-born scientist, entrepreneur, and creator who walked away from the “perfect” career path (Oxford, Cambridge, PhD, consulting, academia) to reinvent her life in her 30s. We talk about the moment she realised the safe path wasn’t enough, the fear and freedom that comes with starting over, and how she rebuilt her identity, income streams, and daily structure from the ground up. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in a career that looks good on paper but doesn’t feel aligned anymore, especially if you’re in your 30s and...

Duration: 00:43:59
Ep 25 | Rewriting the Rules of Fitness After 40, with Nadine Ladki
Oct 03, 2025

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Duration: 00:44:21
The Truth About Running a Creative Agency in Dubai
Jul 16, 2025

Welcome back to The Pulp Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Karan Menghani, DJ and founder of Groundwork, a Dubai-based creative agency that went from signing its first client to landing projects with Sephora, Emirates, and Nike. We talk about: - How he turned a free CGI video into a viral post seen by half a million people - What really happens behind the scenes of a creative agency in Dubai - How to start a business in Dubai without big capital - Why family support and timing matter in business - Building a multi-service agency: paid...

Duration: 00:38:46
Ep 23 | The Manifesting Expert: How to Stop Waiting to be Saved
Aug 26, 2024

#manifesting #business #confidence #entrepreneur Rola Diab, founder of Breaking Cinderella, is an expert in manifesting success in both life and business. As a business consultant, coach, and former president of a multi-million dollar company, Rola transformed her journey from low self-confidence to becoming a leader in self-development. Now, she helps others manifest their dream lives and businesses. If you enjoyed my show and are interested in advertising with us, please click the link below to book a campaign on my show. https://podmanager.fm/podcast/thepulppodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Duration: 00:47:19
Ep 22 | Financial Health Expert: How to Save without Stress
Jul 09, 2024

The Budget Planner:

 https://www.financeherwell.com/free-budget-planner

A Heathy Wealthy Mindset:

https://www.financeherwell.com/struggling-with-your-relationship-with-money

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Duration: 00:46:24
Ep 21 | The Blueprint to Self-Reliance: Maha Gaber's Ultimate Guide to Success
Jun 15, 2024

Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges: Balancing career growth while managing the full-time care of ailing parents, emphasizing the development of patience, time management, and self-reliance.Building a Personal Brand: Understanding the importance of reputation as currency and how to build and protect your personal brand beyond just social media presence.Shifting from Hustle to Value Culture: Emphasizing the importance of creating value for others and oneself to avoid burnout and maintain a sustainable work ethic.Lifelong Learning and Self-Growth: Advocating for continuous learning through various means, including online resources, books, and practical experiences, to keep growing and stay motivated.

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Duration: 00:41:40
Ep 20 | What Is Your Human Design Type? Find Your Unique Life Strategy | Caline Malek
Jun 05, 2024

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Duration: 00:45:17
Ep 18 | The Speaking Expert: How to Amplify Yourself from Within
May 26, 2024

In this inspiring Pulp Podcast episode, Yasmine Mustafa sits down with Andreea Zoia, a renowned public speaking coach in Dubai, to explore the transformative power of embracing your unique voice and accent. 🌟 Join me as Andreea shares her personal journey from struggling with a strong Eastern European accent to becoming a confident and celebrated speaker in the UAE's diverse landscape. Discover how she overcame her challenges, worked tirelessly with a private coach, and taught so many people how to find their unique voice. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to turn your accent into an asset and communicate with con...

Duration: 00:57:55
Ep 17 | How to Find Your Perfect Match in a Cosmopolitan City
May 15, 2024

In this episode of the Pulp Podcast, we dive into the world of matchmaking with Christiana, founder of The Maxion. Discover how to find your perfect match in a cosmopolitan city like Dubai, where diverse backgrounds and lifestyles create unique challenges and opportunities in the dating scene. Learn valuable tips on expanding your social circle, exploring new environments, and aligning your goals for a successful long-term relationship. Whether you're an expat or a local, this episode offers insights to help you navigate the complexities of dating and find true compatibility in a bustling metropolis. If you enjoyed my show and...

Duration: 00:45:45
Ep 16 | Navigating Crypto Amidst Bitcoin's Dip
Apr 18, 2024

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Duration: 01:02:47
Ep 15 | How to Sell Your VOICE to Any Brand | Joe Hage
Mar 31, 2024

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Duration: 00:50:19
Ep 14 | Tips for Content Creators in 2024: Insights from a YouTube Expert
Mar 15, 2024

In this episode of The Pulp Podcast, Yasmine Mustafa chats with the Strategic Partner Manager at Youtube, Victoria Blinova, about insights into the creator economy, how to discover our niche, which social media platforms to use for YOU, using SWOT analysis to discover your hidden creative potential and so much more. If you enjoyed my show and are interested in advertising with us, please click the link below to book a campaign on my show. https://podmanager.fm/podcast/thepulppodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Duration: 00:50:46
Ep 13 | How Losing 4.9M TikTok Followers Elevated Basel Gazioglu's Career
Jan 09, 2024

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Duration: 00:56:45
Ep 12 | From War to Hollywood success: Why Nouri Says "It's Bigger Than Music"
Dec 21, 2023

#singer #warzone #music #newzealand #syria Yasmine sits with singer, songwriter Nouri in her first ever podcast to share her remarkable story. Vivian Nouri's journey took her from the tumultuous Middle East to the shores of New Zealand. Her odyssey continued as she ventured to Los Angeles, ultimately becoming a featured artist on the soundtrack of Daddy's Home 2 If you enjoyed my show and are interested in advertising with us, please click the link below to book a campaign on my show. https://podmanager.fm/podcast/thepulppodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Duration: 00:53:47
Ep 11 | How to Navigate A Multi-Cultural Identity, Arab Feminism, & Changing World Maps
Nov 01, 2023

This was filmed before October 7, 2023 *

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Duration: 01:03:08
Ep #10: From a true 1948 Palestinian Story to Netflix: The Making of 'Farha'
Sep 24, 2023

In this episode of the Pulp Podcast, I talk with Darin J. Sallam, the writer and director of the Netflix film Farha, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2021 and was Jordan's official selection for foreign feature film at the 95th Oscars. Darin tells the story of how her team brought the 1948 Palestinian story Farha to the screen, and the many challenges they faced along the way. You'll learn about the film's historical context, Darin's creative process, and the ways that Farha speaks to audiences today. If you're interested in cinema, or you've been curious about the making of...

Duration: 00:27:37
Ep # 9: The Gen-Z Mindset: How to Become a Full-Time Foodie
Aug 30, 2023

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Duration: 00:53:54
Ep #8: Mastering Chaos and Getting Creative: Tips from Filmmaker Tarek Ariss
Aug 15, 2023

Tarek Ariss is a Lebanese filmmaker and one half of the Ariss Brothers, the UAE-based production company. Starting off as a doctor, he didn't know whether his filmmaking hobby was just that or a passion to be followed and taken seriously. Staring down the barrel of Covid and lockdown, and his own resistance to staying in a unfulfilling career, he took the plunge and went after his dreams. Here's how he did it. If you enjoyed my show and are interested in advertising with us, please click the link below to book a campaign on my show. https://podmanager.fm...

Duration: 00:51:26
Ep #7: Escape the Influencer Trap: De-influencing in Dubai
Aug 04, 2023

De-influencing is picking up in Dubai thanks to honest reviewers like Iranian-American UAE-based Leila Gharagazlou. Do we ever get or give real reviews anymore in this social media world of brand deals and good PR? In this episode I speak to Leila (@datpinkrobe) a growing TikToker who's taken to the online space to give real and honest reviews and fashion, restaurants, cities, and creating a safe space to not like something.

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Duration: 00:48:11
Ep #6: How to live as a Freelancer: Confessions of a Dubai Radio Host
Jul 27, 2023

In this in-depth episode we talk to Dubai's Channel 4 radio host Faris Al Raqqad to learn all about how to freelance, how not to freelance, finances, how to get into radio, and what his measure of success is. The first quarter of this episode is about radio presenting, we then go into freelancing, we then solve lifelong media problems with some genius ideas and then delve deeply into hustle culture, and back into how to make money freelancing, whether to get an agent, and what 'success' means.

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Duration: 01:15:07
Ep #5: How to Network and Make Friends
Jul 18, 2023

In this episode I chat with the Laureen 'Lulu' Al Barouki, a Syrian-Australian content creator AND professional extrovert who has just moved to the UAE. Laureen is highly skilled in networking and making friends in new cities, and in this episode I get to learn the art of how to network with new people and make friends. In this fascinating conversation we cover: - how you should prepare to meeting people before moving to a new city - how to use social media for networking and finding people & places - How men and women network differently to prevent unwanted...

Duration: 00:48:11
Ep #4: Demystifying Egg Freezing: Cost, Age Limit, and Hormones, Worth it?
Jul 08, 2023

Egg freezing has gained traction amongst women in their 30's+ and even 20's now more than ever. In this video, we'll answer some of the most common questions about freezing your eggs like: - How much does freezing your eggs cost? -What are the age limits for freezing your eggs? -What are the hormones that are needed when you freeze your eggs? -Is freezing your eggs worth it? Mentally, physically, and financially

I talk to Dr. Suleiman Ghuneim, an OBGYN who specializes in Fertility, Reproduction, and IVF about the egg freezing process and the physiological changes that need...

Duration: 00:57:38
Ep #3: CEO of Lovin Dubai: From INSTAGRAM page to $7M media COMPANY
Jun 30, 2023

In this interview, the CEO of Lovin Dubai, Richard Fitzgerland, discusses the importance of emotive content and how to deal with controversy in the media world. He discusses the skills necessary to start and run a media organization, and how he would do it if he started again today.

If you're looking to start or grow a media page or organisation, this is the interview you need to watch, especially if you live in #uae

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Duration: 00:35:11
Ep #2: How to Monetize as a Small Creator: Tips from Personal Branding Coach Maria Cisco
Jun 21, 2023

Maria Cisco is social media personal branding coach who teaches aspiring influencers and service providers using social media how to monetize online through using the power of authenticity. Her tips are invaluable and blunt, with insights on where people are going wrong and how to make your money unapologetically

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Duration: 00:49:39
Ep #1: How to SPEAK CONFIDENTLY: The Ultimate Guide to Public Speaking
Jun 15, 2023

News presenter and producer Yasmine Mustafa sits with the London-bred, UAE-based radio host, podcaster, emcee, and TV presenter, Nimi Mehta to discuss everything public speaking. Public speaking is part of our everyday lives and is becoming a key driver in what creates the shape shifters of our society.

Yasmine Mustafa is multimedia expert with extensive experience in video production, radio, and content creation, she has worked with a diverse range of clients across various locations, from Jordan to Australia, Berlin, and now, the United Arab Emirates.

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Duration: 00:37:51