#341: Kris Fade on How He Built His Career and Making It Big in Dubai

Introduction Kris Fade is the voice behind the region’s #1 radio show, a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn’t just wake up famous. Kris’s success is the result of relentless hustle, smart decisions, and an unshakable belief in himself. From launching a […]
#340: Dubai Real Estate Explained with One of the City’s Top Property Experts

Introduction Dubai’s real estate market is booming, but are you asking the right questions before investing? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, to talk all things real estate – escrow accounts, how the market is evolving, and what makes Dubai such a hotspot for investors. […]
“Unscripted with Spencer Lodge” Announces AYS Developers as Official Podcast Sponsor

Dubai, UAE – 7th April 2025 – Unscripted with Spencer Lodge, the most popular English speaking podcast in the Middle East is proud to welcome AYS Developers as its newest official sponsor. This exciting partnership marks the coming together of two industry leaders, promising insightful conversations and valuable perspectives on business, leadership, and real estate. […]
#339: Rob Lake on America’s Got Talent, Magic & Building a Global Empire

Introduction What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists and finalist of America’s Got Talent, has done just that. But beyond the magic, Rob is also an entrepreneur who’s built a successful empire around […]
#338: Jonathan Holmes on Why Employee Churn is Costing You Millions

Introduction What’s the real cost of a bad hire, and how do you build a future-proof team in a fast-changing world? Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) at Korn Ferry, one of the largest executive search and human capital consulting firms in the world, has spent decades helping businesses […]
#337: How to Walk Away from what No Longer Serves You with Najwa Zebian

Introduction The scariest thing isn’t change, it’s never changing at all. So why do we resist it? Najwa Zebian – poet, author, and advocate – has built a global following by confronting life’s hardest truths: Why we stay in toxic relationships, Why walking away feels impossible, and Why we struggle to truly own our worth. […]
#336: Hala Gorani on Journalism, Truth and Finding Purpose

Introduction Who do you trust when the media is constantly under fire? Hala Gorani has spent decades reporting from the frontlines – covering wars, breaking global news, and shaping how the world understands current events. Now, the legendary journalist and war correspondent is pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the headlines. From […]
#335: Dr Jessamy Hibberd Reveals the Truth: Why You Feel Like an Imposter (And How to Break Free)

Introduction Why do we never feel good enough, no matter how much we achieve? Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in mental resilience, breaks down the hard truths about success, trauma, and self-doubt, and why even the most accomplished people feel like imposters. She reveals why our brains are wired to focus […]
#334: The Memory Doc on The DISTURBING Truth About Why your Memories are a lie

Introduction Is your memory a reliable record of the past? Or a story your brain keeps rewriting? Leading neuroscientist Dr Charan Ranganath, aka The Memory Doc, joins us on Unscripted With Spencer Lodge, to reveal how our brains store, distort, and reshape our memories. From false memories to the way trauma, depression, and even psychedelics […]
#333: Zeina Khoury’s Rise from $300 to Real Estate Leader and Dubai Bling Fame

Introduction Most people see the luxury, the glamour, the success. But what they don’t see is the grit, the grind, and the relentless drive it took to get there. Before she became a Dubai Bling star and one of Dubai’s top real estate figures, Zeina Khoury arrived in the UAE with just $300 to her […]