Pre opening diaries

The Lighthouse Conversations

Pre opening diaries

Nov 20 2019 | 00:21:23

00:00 / 00:21:23

Show Notes

A special prequel episode from the team of The Lighthouse Conversations podcast, which will focus on the regional arts, culture & entrepreneurial landscape. At our launch event held at the Lighthouse in D3, producer Chirag Desai chats with founder of the Lighthouse & host of the show Hashem Montasser about the journey so far, and what you can expect from the podcast. The premiere episode is in your feeds right now, so do check it out. You can also let us know what you think by leaving us a review in Apple Podcasts, finding us on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/thelighthouse_ae), or dropping us an email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

Other Episodes

Episode 38

July 08, 2021 • 00:50:32

“I had a feeling of hybridity that I wanted to both capture and express” Hashem Montasser on his journey from Wall Street to building The Lighthouse from the ground up

This week we reunited with one of our favorite podcast guests from 2020, Fatafeat founder and overall renaissance man, Youssef El Deeb. Having met...

Episode 37

June 03, 2021 • 00:50:15

“The artist’s box doesn’t have to be small or exclusive.” Maha Maamoun on her multidisciplinary art practice and the importance of making art accessible to a wider audience

In today’s episode, host Hashem Montasser, a collector of Middle East art, catches up with multi-disciplinary and award-winning Egyptian artist Maha Maamoun. Maha expands...

Episode 5

January 16, 2020 • 00:32:50

Orit Mohammed on launching Boon Coffee & breaking the stereotypes around Ethiopian women and female entrepreneurship

This week, we're talking coffee with Orit Mohammed, founder of Boon Coffee. Orit hails from Ethiopia and decided to reconnect with the coffee culture...