Why global communities feel emotionally thin | Neda Salmanpour, Iran
In this episode, we sit down with Iranian architect and designer Neda Salmanpour to explore the kind of depth you rarely find in global communities. Neda takes us inside the world of Islamic architect...
4 Dec 202556min
The lost art of hard work — through a german chef’s eyes | Robin Höfer, Germany
In this episode of Culture Mapping, we sit down with Robin Höfer, a German chef (Executive Chef at Kraken, Gault&Millau Future Great nominee, ex-Ossiano) who worked his way up from traditional kitchen...
30 Okt 202554min
An American artist converted to Islam — here’s why | Jaime Brown, USA
In this episode of Culture Mapping, we sit down with Jaime Brown — a mural artist from the US whose life took an unexpected turn after she read the Quran one day and decided to convert to Islam. Befor...
8 Okt 20251h 3min
Making Arabic Art Great Again | Gaith Abdulla, UAE / Lebanon
Discover the vibrant world of Arab art with Gaith Abdulla, co-founder of Bayt Al Mamzar, an independent gallery and art residency in Dubai. In this captivating episode, Gaith shares his journey from a...
10 Okt 202450min
You have to be connected to your instincts | Ghita Bahmad, Morocco
In the final episode of Season 1 of Culture Mapping, we sit down with Ghita Bahmad, founder of the innovative foodtech company, The Food Engine. Born in Morocco and raised in Canada, Ghita is a food e...
5 Sep 202441min
How we moved from mega-scale to human-scale projects | George Katodrytis, Cyprus
In the ninth episode of "Culture Mapping," we have an insightful conversation with George Katodrytis, a distinguished architect and professor with deep roots in both Cyprus and the UAE. George has spe...
22 Aug 202447min
Fostering independence from young age | Leena Vesterinen, Finland
In the seventh episode of "Culture Mapping," we chat with Leena Vesterinen, a Finnish entrepreneur revolutionizing real estate investing with her company Asette. Leena shares her journey from Finland,...
18 Juli 202444min
