All Episodes

Ep 91. Building a Saudi Beauty Brand: Purpose, Representation & Growth with Sara Al-Rashed

Ep 90. Building with Purpose: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Life in Saudi Arabia with Lujain Abulfaraj

Ep 89. Expat Motherhood in Saudi Arabia: Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond with Lina and Christie

Ep 88. Pregnant in Saudi Arabia: What It's Really Like Having a Baby in the Kingdom with Nikki

Ep 87. Perimenopause, Hormones & HRT in Saudi: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. May & Dr. Laura

Ep 86. Building Your Tribe in Saudi Arabia: Real Expat Stories with Sarah, Victoria and Jules

Ep 85. Breastfeeding in Saudi Arabia: Expert Advice for New & Expecting Mums with Dr. Eman Galal

Ep 84. Moving to Saudi Arabia: Fitness, Confidence & Building a New Life with Milla Aguiar

Ep 83. Frankie and Lily Catch Up: AlUla, Red Sea & Exploring Saudi More

Ep 82. The Red Sea Saudi Arabia: Inside The Kingdom’s Most Luxurious Destination with Olly Wood

Ep 81. What It’s Really Like Inside a Saudi Home (Hi Home Experience)

Ep 80. Exploring Saudi Food: Traditional Dishes, Modern Twists and Eid Feasts with Chef Elia Kaady

Ep 79. Two Expat Mums Share Their AlUla Experience With Kids with Cami and Emma

Ep 78. Traveling Saudi Arabia: Beyond the Resorts and Uncovering Hidden Gems with Izabella Rekiel

Ep 77. Frankie and Lily Catch Up: This Is the Conversation We Have Been Having All Week

Ep 76. Expat Life in Saudi Arabia, Motherhood & Identity with Dani in KSA

Ep 75. Luxury Travel, Vision 2030 and the Future of Tourism in Saudi with Thomas Staunton

Ep 74. A Mum & daughter duo; Navigating Culture, Family & Identity in Saudi Arabia with Ruba Tursun, and Dr. Rihab Alsaeed.

Ep 73. Saudi’s Most Talked-About New Destination: Our Red Sea Experience

Ep 72. Exploring Riyadh’s History & Culture Through a Local Lens with Fatimah Abusrair

Ep 71. From Paralysis to Purpose: An Artist’s Inspiring Journey in Saudi Arabia with Aida Murad

Ep 70. Saudi’s Red Sea Unpacked: Travel, Hotels & What to Expect

Ep 69. Female Founder Life in Riyadh: Gaming, Motherhood & Starting From Scratch with Kris Stephan

Ep 68. Ramadan Unpacked: How Life Changes in the Kingdom

Ep 67. What It’s Really Like Moving to Saudi as a Young Woman with Sharn Jaye

Ep 66. Leading List Magazine in Saudi Arabia with Noirin Hegarty

Ep 65. Frankie & Lily's first catch up of 2026 - What We Missed, What’s New & What’s Next

Ep 64. Solo Female Adventure in Saudi Arabia: Walking the Kingdom From North to South with Alice Morrison

Ep 63. Saudi Women Changing the Narrative with Rawan Al-Turki: Photography, Culture & Life in Jeddah

Ep 62. Building a Business After Cancer: Umniah Alzahery’s Story from Jeddah

Ep 61. Frankie & Lily end of year catchup, and Q&A from our community to end 2025 into 2026

Ep. 60 Drinking Water!!!! Everything you need to know (with all the research done!)

Ep 59. Rozana Albanawi: The Heartbeat of Human-Centred Leadership (and golden Insights into Jeddah!)

Ep 58. From Identity to Anxiety: Psychologist, Carl Garner on the Real Emotional Impact of Moving Abroad

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)

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

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.

Ep 54: The Stories Behind the Hosts – Frankie & Lily’s Path to Saudi Arabia

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.

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!)

Ep.51 *Special SLU update* - SLU Concierge Launch! Hear about how 'Saudi Life: Unpacked' is expanding

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.

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.

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.

Ep 47. Frankie & Lily 'post summer' catch up - Changing schools & feelings about returning to Saudi after a long summer break abroad.

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!

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.

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!

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!)

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.

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.

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)!

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.

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.

EP 37. Q & A with David, Founder & Managing Director of Expat Logistics: talking relocating pets to and from Saudi.

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.

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.

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!

Ep 33. Lily & Frankie catch up: including FAQ's - Driving in Saudi, schools in Saudi and accomodation!

Ep 32. Q & A with Dr Maisa Alfalah, Dermatologist and owner of Age Clinics. Chatting all things skin care in Saudi.

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.

Ep 30. Q & A with Zeina Kilani, Jeddah born stylist & designer. Discussing the difference between Jeddah and Riyadh including style in both cities.

Ep 29. Lily & Frankie catch up: CAMPING (from glamorous Alula ‘caravans’ to the more rustic style with kids in tents near Riyadh)

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

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.

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.

Ep 25. Lily & Frankie catch up: The Jeddah trip review & what to expect over Ramadan!

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.

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!!)

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

Ep 21. Q & A with Hani, founder of REJUV Salon. Insights into life as an expat business owner, sports star wife and mum.

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

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

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.

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

Ep 16. Lily & Frankie catch up: Some (solo!) parenting realities of living in Saudi with work travel requirements. (also answer Q's on Nannies!)

Ep 15. Q & A with Alex: Director of Expansion at AstroLabs - Helping businesses set up in Saudi.

Ep 14. Lily & Frankie catch up: traveling ‘home’ from the holidays with kids - our tips and tricks to survive those long haul flights.

Ep 13. Q&A with Kate: Certified Sleep Physiologist and Coach on adapting to a relatively nocturnal life in Saudi.

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)

Ep 11. Lily & Frankie catch up: Hospitals, GP's, Mini Breaks and FAQ's. We also discuss our positive (but genuine!) podcast approach

Ep 10. Q&A with Ruba Tursan: Saudi Model and Youtuber on coming home to Saudi after growing up in the USA

Ep 9. Lily & Frankie catch up: FAQ's on compounds, compounds and .....more on compounds

Ep 8. Q&A with Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Rouba: Settling children into Saudi.

Ep 7. Lily & Frankie catch up: chatting podcast launch & some FAQ's

Ep 6. Q&A with Holistic Health Coach, Danya: how to live a healthy life in Saudi.

Ep 5. Lily & Frankie catch-up: Summer travel and being back in Saudi Arabia

Ep 4. Q&A with 'Desert Mannequin', Anum: all things style in Saudi

Ep 3. Lily & Frankie catch up: We answer some FAQ's

Ep 2. Q&A with high school teacher, Jon: Settling teenagers into Saudi life

Ep 1. Welcome to Saudi Life: Unpacked. Get to know your hosts, Lily & Frankie.

Introducing 'Saudi Life: Unpacked'