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What does it take to help build an entire comedy scene from the ground up?

In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, Amin sits down with Mina Liccione — comedian, performer, educator, and one of the driving forces behind Dubai’s stand-up comedy movement.

From performing internationally with STOMP to co-founding Dubomedy and helping shape the UAE’s comedy and improv scene, Mina shares the realities of carving out a creative life in a city that was still discovering its entertainment identity. The conversation dives into performance, reinvention, resilience, teaching comedy, creative discipline, cultural differences, and the power of humour to connect people.

This episode is packed with stories about building community, finding your voice, navigating failure, and staying creative in an industry that constantly evolves.

If you enjoy conversations about comedy, creativity, entrepreneurship, performance, and personal growth — this episode is for you.

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Winning, Losing & Starting Again | Tarek Suleiman

In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, Amin Soltani sits down with MMA fighter Tarek Suleiman for an honest conversation about the highs, lows, and brutal realities of combat sports.

From the adrenaline of stepping into the cage to the emotional aftermath of defeat, Tarek opens up about discipline, resilience, identity, and what it really takes to keep going after setbacks. The conversation dives into the mindset of a fighter, the sacrifices behind the lifestyle, and how losing can sometimes teach you more than winning ever could.

They also explore the growth of MMA in the Middle East, balancing pressure and purpose, handling fear before a fight, and the mental reset required to start again after failure.

This is a conversation about more than fighting. It’s about rebuilding yourself every single time life knocks you down.

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In this episode of the Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Laura Fontaine for a conversation about reinvention, entrepreneurship, mindset, and navigating growth in both life and business. We talk about taking risks, building momentum, adapting to change, and the realities behind creating opportunities for yourself in a constantly evolving world.

This is an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, personal growth, and the lessons that come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

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In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with tattoo artist and creative Klaus Hu Fruhmann for a conversation about identity, reinvention, art, and the stories people choose to carry on their skin. We talk about the deeper meaning behind tattoo culture, the trust involved in permanently marking someone’s body, and how tattoos often become reflections of pain, growth, memory, and transformation.

Klaus shares his journey as an artist, the psychology behind tattooing, the human connection created through the process, and what years of working closely with people has taught him about confidence, vulnerability, and self-expression. This episode goes far beyond tattoos — it’s a conversation about creativity, purpose, identity, and the marks life leaves on all of us.

If you enjoy honest conversations about art, reinvention, mindset, and human stories, this episode is for you.

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From PR to AI | Reinvention, Motherhood & Building with Purpose

In this episode of the Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Abha Malpani to talk about reinvention, motherhood, mindset, and navigating the fast-changing world of AI and communication.

We discuss her journey from the world of PR and communications into AI, what inspired her to pivot careers, and how she now helps female business owners build confidence, clarity, and sustainable growth in an evolving digital landscape.

We also dive into the realities of balancing ambition with motherhood, the importance of mindset work, overcoming self-doubt, and why adaptability has become one of the most valuable skills in modern business.

This conversation is honest, insightful, and full of practical wisdom for anyone trying to evolve personally or professionally while staying grounded in who they are.

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In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, Amin sits down with Aunindo Sen for an honest conversation about creativity, leadership, identity, and navigating the pressure of working in one of the world’s most demanding industries. From building ideas that connect with people to balancing ambition with personal growth, this episode explores the reality behind creative careers, the evolution of advertising, and what it takes to keep reinventing yourself while staying authentic.

This is a conversation about risk, resilience, storytelling, and the human side of creativity.

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Healing, Identity & Reinvention | A Conversation with Joy SommersIn this episode of the Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Joy Sommers for a deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, resilience, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself after life forces you to change.We talk about personal growth, emotional healing, self-worth, overcoming difficult chapters, and the journey of rebuilding confidence when you feel disconnected from who you are. Joy shares powerful insights on transformation, mindset, relationships, and the importance of learning to let go of old versions of yourself in order to move forward.This episode is about more than motivation. It’s about honesty, self-awareness, and the difficult but necessary work of becoming the person you were meant to be.#RicePuddingProject #JoySommers #Podcast #Healing #SelfGrowth #Reinvention #MentalHealth #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Transformation #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealing #Confidence #LifeLessons #Growth #DubaiPodcast #UAEPodcast #HumanStories #Resilience #Purpose #AminSoltani #Motivation #Wellness #ConversationsThatMatter

In this episode of the Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Hattem Mattar to talk about one of the hardest decisions a person can make — walking away from security to follow a passion.

Hattem shares the journey from a successful career in oil and gas to becoming one of the region’s most respected chefs and pitmasters. We talk about fear, identity, taking risks later in life, and what happens when you stop living the life people expect from you and start building the one you actually want.

This conversation goes far beyond food. It’s about reinvention, obsession, sacrifice, family, culture, and the courage to start over when everything on paper says you shouldn’t.

A raw and honest conversation about purpose, pressure, and chasing fulfilment instead of comfort.

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From Economics to Bold Leadership | Dolly Saidy on Reinvention & GrowthIn this episode of the Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Dolly Saidy—an accomplished leader whose journey is defined by resilience, transformation, and stepping into bold decisions.We talk about what it really takes to evolve in your career, the mindset required to lead with confidence, and how to navigate change without losing yourself in the process. Dolly shares her journey from studying economics to building her career, the lessons that shaped her leadership style, and the realities behind creating a path that truly aligns with who you are.This is a conversation about growth, ownership, and having the courage to reinvent yourself when it matters most.If you’re at a crossroads in your career or pushing toward something bigger, this episode will resonate.Watch the full episode here:http://www.youtube.com/@RicePudding-Project#RicePuddingProject #DollySaidy #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Reinvention #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Success #Business #PersonalGrowth #Dubai #Podcast #Inspiration #Motivation #GrowthMindset

Building RAW Coffee | Kim Thompson on Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Dubai’s Coffee Culture

In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, I sit down with Kim Thompson, founder of Raw Coffee Company—one of the pioneers of specialty coffee in Dubai.

We talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up, long before the coffee scene became what it is today. Kim shares her journey from spotting an opportunity in a market that wasn’t ready, to building a brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and consistency.

This isn’t just about coffee—it’s about resilience, backing your instincts, and staying committed when things don’t go to plan. We also get into the realities of running a business, the importance of ethical sourcing, and how Dubai’s coffee culture has evolved over the years.

If you’re building something of your own, or thinking about it, this episode is full of honest insights you don’t usually hear.

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