Saudi Life: Unpacked
Episodes
Ep 77. Frankie and Lily Catch Up: This Is the Conversation We Have Been Having All Week
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does life in Saudi Arabia actually feel like right now?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down for a raw, unfiltered c...
Ep 76. Expat Life in Saudi Arabia, Motherhood & Identity with Dani in KSA
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is it really like to live in Saudi Arabia as an expat mum?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie sits down with Dani (Dani in KSA), a l...
Ep 75. Luxury Travel, Vision 2030 and the Future of Tourism in Saudi with Thomas Staunton
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the world’s next luxury travel destination wasn’t in Europe or the Maldives - but in Saudi Arabia?Saudi Arabia is becoming one of the fast...
Ep 74. A Mum & daughter duo; Navigating Culture, Family & Identity in Saudi Arabia with Ruba Tursun, and Dr. Rihab Alsaeed.
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moving countries with teenagers is one of the hardest transitions a family can face - but no one really talks about it.In this episode of Saudi Life: ...
Ep 73. Saudi’s Most Talked-About New Destination: Our Red Sea Experience
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Red Sea Project really like - and is it worth visiting right now?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily record live fro...
Ep 72. Exploring Riyadh’s History & Culture Through a Local Lens with Fatimah Abusrair
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s really hidden inside Old Riyadh?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down with Fatimah Abusrair, a licensed tour gui...
Ep 71. From Paralysis to Purpose: An Artist’s Inspiring Journey in Saudi Arabia with Aida Murad
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your life changed overnight?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down with artist Aida Murad, whose life...
Ep 70. Saudi’s Red Sea Unpacked: Travel, Hotels & What to Expect
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Red Sea really like - and is it worth the trip for expat families in Saudi?In this special catch-up episode, Frankie and Lily record live ...
Ep 69. Female Founder Life in Riyadh: Gaming, Motherhood & Starting From Scratch with Kris Stephan
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to build a company, raise a family, and make Saudi home - all at the same time?In this episode, Frankie and Lily were jo...
Ep 68. Ramadan Unpacked: How Life Changes in the Kingdom
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ramadan Kareem! If this is your first Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, or you’re simply wondering what to expect, this episode is your practical, expat-frie...
Ep. 67 What It’s Really Like Moving to Saudi as a Young Woman with Sharn Jaye
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you say yes to moving somewhere most people don’t understand?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down wi...
Ep 67. What It’s Really Like Moving to Saudi as a Young Woman with Sharn Jaye
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you say yes to moving somewhere most people don’t understand?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down wi...
Leading List Magazine in Saudi Arabia with Noirin Hegarty
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is it really like living and working in Saudi Arabia as an expat woman in leadership?In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie Lily sit do...
Frankie & Lily's first catch up of 2026 - What We Missed, What’s New & What’s Next
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, it’s our first catch up of 2026 and we’re kicking off the year with a proper life update!Frankie and Lily kick off the new year with...
Solo Female Adventure in Saudi Arabia: Walking the Kingdom From North to South with Alice Morrison
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to walk across Saudi Arabia on foot - as a woman?In this extraordinary episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Lily sit down with Al...
Saudi Women Changing the Narrative with Rawan Al-Turki: Photography, Culture & Life in Jeddah
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is life in Jeddah really like - beyond the stereotypes?In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie Lily sit down with Rawan Al-Turki, a Saud...
Building a Business After Cancer: Umniah Alzahery’s Story from Jeddah
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when life forces you to stop - and start again?In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie & Lily sit down with Umniah Alzahery, ...
Frankie & Lily end of year catchup, and Q&A from our community to end 2025 into 2026
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Saudi Life Unpacked, Frankie and Lily sit down for an honest, end-of-year conversation about expat life in Saudi Arabia - the highs...
Ep. 60 Drinking Water!!!! Everything you need to know (with all the research done!)
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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!)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Through His Eyes: A Husband’s Take on Moving to Saudi Frankie sits down with her husband Michael to unpack the highs, lows,
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.
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 54 Bonjour Arabia! Frankie Lily sit down with Cecilia Pueyo, co-founder CEO of Bonjour Arabia (formally 'Bonjour Saudi') - expert on cultural ex...
Ep 54: The Stories Behind the Hosts – Frankie & Lily’s Path to Saudi Arabia
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 53. Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Dr Felwa AlMarshad joins Lily & Frankie for a practical and honest discussion on her mission to educate (Men...
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!)
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.51 *Special SLU update* SL 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.
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
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.
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 49. Q A with Tulin Meric Sahin, makeup artists and skincare professional - talking bringing up children through their formative years in Saudi, pr...
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.
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 48. Q & A with Palavi Kele, Cross-cultural Psychologist. We discuss her work helping individuals and organisations navigate the rich and nuance...
Ep 47. Frankie & Lily 'post summer' catch up - Changing schools & feelings about returning to Saudi after a long summer break abroad.
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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!
15 Aug 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.
04 Aug 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!
25 Jul 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!)
21 Jul 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.
14 Jul 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.
06 Jul 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)!
29 Jun 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.
13 Jun 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.
08 Jun 2025
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EP 37. Q & A with David, Founder & Managing Director of Expat Logistics: talking relocating pets to and from Saudi.
31 May 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.
23 May 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.
14 May 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!
08 May 2025
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Ep 33. Lily & Frankie catch up: including FAQ's - Driving in Saudi, schools in Saudi and accomodation!
30 Apr 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.
25 Apr 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.
19 Apr 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.
08 Apr 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)
01 Apr 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
24 Mar 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.
13 Mar 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.
08 Mar 2025
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Ep 25. Lily & Frankie catch up: The Jeddah trip review & what to expect over Ramadan!
28 Feb 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.
15 Feb 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!!)
11 Feb 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
01 Feb 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.
24 Jan 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
17 Jan 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
08 Jan 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.
03 Jan 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
29 Dec 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!)
15 Dec 2024
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Ep 15. Q & A with Alex: Director of Expansion at AstroLabs - Helping businesses set up in Saudi.
09 Dec 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.
02 Dec 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.
23 Nov 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)
20 Nov 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
16 Nov 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
11 Nov 2024
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Ep 9. Lily & Frankie catch up: FAQ's on compounds, compounds and .....more on compounds
31 Oct 2024
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Ep 8. Q&A with Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Rouba: Settling children into Saudi.
18 Oct 2024
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Ep 7. Lily & Frankie catch up: chatting podcast launch & some FAQ's
12 Oct 2024
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Ep 6. Q&A with Holistic Health Coach, Danya: how to live a healthy life in Saudi.
05 Oct 2024
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Ep 5. Lily & Frankie catch-up: Summer travel and being back in Saudi Arabia
22 Sep 2024
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Ep 4. Q&A with 'Desert Mannequin', Anum: all things style in Saudi
22 Sep 2024
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Ep 3. Lily & Frankie catch up: We answer some FAQ's
22 Sep 2024
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Ep 2. Q&A with high school teacher, Jon: Settling teenagers into Saudi life
22 Sep 2024
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Ep 1. Welcome to Saudi Life: Unpacked. Get to know your hosts, Lily & Frankie.
22 Sep 2024
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Get to know us, your hosts. How did we end up living in Saudi Arabia and what our own experience as expats has been.
Introducing 'Saudi Life: Unpacked'
20 Aug 2024
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