MELTINGPOD.DXB

Jade & Damien

Welcome to the Meltingpod.DXB podcast hosted by Jade and Damien. We are two expats that have recently moved to Dubai to start a new chapter in our lives, and we are curious to hear the stories, ambitions, challenges and perspectives of other people that made a similar leap. The goal is to bring people with different nationalities, genders, incomes, and lifestyles together and see how different and similar we really are. If you have an interesting topic you would like to discuss please send us a direct message via instagram. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb

Episodes

  1. S1E9: Jade & Damien - Reflection on Our First Podcast (Season)

    06/18/2023

    S1E9: Jade & Damien - Reflection on Our First Podcast (Season)

    Join the Meltingpod.dxb Dynamic Duo as they wrap up Season 1 of the podcast with a special trip back through each episode, as well as a glance forward to what the future might hold for them and the podcast. It’s the biggest episode yet, packed with deep reflections, advice, and that classic, laughter filled, Jade and Damien banter - Nice! If you have tips or requests for season 2 please send us a message via meltingpoddxb@gmail.com. Instagram: ⁠⁠@meltingpod.dxb⁠⁠ Topic submission form: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@MELTINGPODDXB⁠

    1h 10m
  2. S1E8: Abu - Nurturing your Personal Drive in Dubai

    06/11/2023

    S1E8: Abu - Nurturing your Personal Drive in Dubai

    Abu is a 28 year old Personal Trainer from Uganda who was able to transform his lifelong passion for fitness and wellbeing into a business as a Personal Trainer in Dubai. Finding and nurturing our personal drive is the central topic we will be exploring with Abu in this season finale and how this drive can help to overcome life's challenges. We will also touch upon how you can use these challenges as fuel to reach your higher ambitions. If you are looking for ways to find and nurture your personal drive inside as-well as outside the gym, please make sure to tune in! Please not that Abu regularly shares motivational content on his instagram page on @ab_murungu. Furthermore, if you like what you've heard and seen please don't hesitate to reach out to him for personal support and guidance. Lastly, if you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Instagram: ⁠⁠@meltingpod.dxb⁠⁠ Topic submission form: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@MELTINGPODDXB⁠

    43 min
  3. S1E7: Ramziya - The Transformational Power of Sexual Energy

    06/04/2023

    S1E7: Ramziya - The Transformational Power of Sexual Energy

    Ramziya is a 30 year old Quantum psychologist from Tadzikistan, who moved to Dubai in 2015 after she was tipped that Dubai would be an ideal place for a free spirited individual like herself. She experienced that many of her clients in Dubai can benefit from being more in touch with their sexual energy, A vital life source for personal, professional and relational success that is not always culturally and socially nurtured. Join us as we explore the transformational power of sexual energy. Make sure you check out Ramziya’s instagram page on @transfromation_psychology. There is a lot of content you can explore there to get a flavour of her client work. Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Instagram: ⁠⁠@meltingpod.dxb⁠⁠ Topic submission form: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@MELTINGPODDXB⁠

    51 min
  4. S1E6: Najeeb - The Vocabulary, Grammar, Accent and Gestures of Dubinglish

    05/28/2023

    S1E6: Najeeb - The Vocabulary, Grammar, Accent and Gestures of Dubinglish

    Najeeb is a 33 year old Sales & Marketing Specialist from Islamabad, who moved to the UAE in 2016 based on the advice of his brother. Living in Dubai has not only changed his perspective but also the way he verbally and physically communicates with others, a new language we call Dubinglish. This alternative version of the English language is infused with the spice of the various nationalities and cultures that live and work in this city. Join us as we explore the sounds and gestures of interpersonal communication in Dubai. Yalla! Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Instagram: ⁠⁠@meltingpod.dxb⁠⁠ Topic submission form: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@MELTINGPODDXB⁠

    37 min
  5. S1E5: Linda - Missing my Italian Piazza's in Dubai

    05/21/2023

    S1E5: Linda - Missing my Italian Piazza's in Dubai

    Linda is a 39 year old Customer Experience professional from Italy, who has called the dazzling city of Dubai home for almost 2 years. Linda takes us on a sensorial journey back to her home country to explore the smells, sights, sounds and textures of the public spaces that shaped and influenced her in multiple ways. Listen in as we compare the historical, Italian Piazza with the modern public spaces of Dubai. Andiamo! Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Instagram: ⁠@meltingpod.dxb⁠ Topic submission form: ⁠https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/⁠ Youtube: ⁠@MELTINGPODDXB⁠

    37 min
  6. S1E4: Prashant - Side-Hustling between a Job and a Hobby

    05/13/2023

    S1E4: Prashant - Side-Hustling between a Job and a Hobby

    Prashant is a 25 year old Customer Experience professional with an Indian passport. He has lived however the majority of his life in the UAE as his dad worked and setup his business in the region even before he was born. Side-hustling is in his blood, as both him as well as his dad had a nack for jumping on and creating opportunities to create additional income. For him however a side-hustle is more than merely a monetary gain. Join us in this episode where we go deeper in what side-hustling in Dubai is all about. Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Furthermore, don't hesitate to reach out if you have an interesting job opportunity for Prashant (prashant_khairajani@yahoo.com). UAE Labor Law Article 33 for more info on having a secondary job. For detailed advise please contact UAE Government or a Certified Legal Professional specialised in Labor Law. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb Topic submission form: https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/ Youtube@MELTINGPODDXB ---[ Episode Chapters ]--- 00:00 Intro 01:08 Guest introduction 02:24 Rapid-fire questions 04:05 Prashant’s back-story 07:20 Definition of a side-hustle 08:47 Side-hustling during college 10:37 Drivers to start hustling 11:05 Inspired by his father 13:24 Using a hustle for growth 15:34 A side-hustle story from Lisbon 20:34 Side-hustling in Dubai 22:50 Time and Mind-space 26:56 Informal side-hustling 31:06 Prashant’s Future Outlook 35:08 Final words and tips 37:39 Closing 38:30 Outro

    39 min
  7. S1E3: Mariane - Dubai as a Source of Opportunity

    05/07/2023

    S1E3: Mariane - Dubai as a Source of Opportunity

    Mariane is a 25 year old cybersecurity professional from Lebanon who moved to Dubai in June 2022. She sees Dubai as a unique source of opportunity that she couldn’t find elsewhere considering the current situation in her home country. One of the opportunities she is currently passionately pursuing is a modeling career besides engaging in all of the wonders that Dubai has to offer. Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a message via instagram or send in your topic via the submission form below. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb Topic submission form: https://forms.gle/wUj6VnfkaNBLUXi3A Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltingpoddxb/ Youtube: @MELTINGPODDXB

    30 min
  8. S1E2: Damien - Balancing Convenience in Dubai

    04/30/2023

    S1E2: Damien - Balancing Convenience in Dubai

    There are different reasons why people move to Dubai but one of the perks of the city is the availability and affordability of high quality services. Tasks expats would normally (need to) do themselves in their home country can now be outsourced to a wide variety of service professionals and organisations. In this episode Damien would like to share his journey in balancing convenience in Dubai. Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a direct message via instagram. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb ---[ Episode Chapters ]--- 00:00 Intro 01:11 Personal introduction 05:20 The transition to Dubai 08:45 The first interaction with convenience 11:50 The side-effects of convenience  14:05 The difference in city lifestyle 16:30 (Re)Designing your lifestyle 19:10 Habits will follow you around the world 22:40 Finding joy in the mundane 24:15 Using convenience to achieve goals 27:45 The next step in the journey 30:44 Final words and tip 32:20 Outro

    33 min
  9. S1E1: Jade - Finding My Place of Belonging

    04/28/2023

    S1E1: Jade - Finding My Place of Belonging

    In our first episode we explore the relevance of communities for Jade to find his place of belonging in Dubai. Being a gay man and raised bi-culturally, communities have always been an important support system and a place where he can derive his identity from. The cultural context of Dubai and his status as a single man creates an interesting situation where he needs to reaffirm himself in a new environment. Do you have an interesting perspective, challenge or ambition you want to share during an episode please send us a direct message via instagram. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb

    33 min
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About

Welcome to the Meltingpod.DXB podcast hosted by Jade and Damien. We are two expats that have recently moved to Dubai to start a new chapter in our lives, and we are curious to hear the stories, ambitions, challenges and perspectives of other people that made a similar leap. The goal is to bring people with different nationalities, genders, incomes, and lifestyles together and see how different and similar we really are. If you have an interesting topic you would like to discuss please send us a direct message via instagram. Instagram: @meltingpod.dxb

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  • Creator
    Jade & Damien
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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    © Jade & Damien
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