Stump Station Podcast

#31- Biggest competition in Saudi Arabia

Inside The Red Sea Games — Saudi Arabia’s Biggest CrossFit Competition 🇸🇦 In this episode of Stump Station, we dive behind the scenes of the Red Sea Games, one of the biggest CrossFit competitions in Saudi Arabia, held in Jeddah. What does it actually take to organise a major fitness competition? From athlete selection and programming workouts to the growth of the CrossFit community in Saudi Arabia, we break down the real story behind the event. We also discuss an important topic: Why are there still so few Saudi athletes competing in the RX division? As the sport grows rapidly in the Kingdom, the goal is to see more Saudi athletes competing, representing the country, and pushing the level of fitness forward. In this conversation we cover: 🏋️ Behind the scenes of running the Red Sea Games 🇸🇦 The growth of CrossFit in Saudi Arabia 🔥 Why the competition has exploded in popularity 💭 The challenges organisers face 📉 Why there are fewer Saudis in the RX division 🚀 What needs to happen for Saudi athletes to dominate the sport The Red Sea Games isn’t just a competition — it’s becoming a major moment for fitness culture in Saudi Arabia. 👥 People & Organisations Mentioned Follow the competition and athletes involved: 📍 Red Sea Games Instagram: @the.redsea.games 🏋️ Albaraa Alkilani Instagram: @albaraa.alkilani 🎙 Stump Station Podcast Hosted by Liam Stump, this podcast dives into fitness, business, mindset, and the people shaping the future of performance in the Middle East. 📸 Instagram: @stumpy94 If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to subscribe, like, and share with someone who loves fitness.

#29- Raised in Saudi, Raised to Think Big: The Power of a Business Mindset

In Episode 29 of Stump Station, we dive deep into something that shapes every entrepreneur long before their first business idea: upbringing.Hasna Baker — founder of Elephantor, a brand strategy and storytelling agency — shares how being raised in Saudi influenced the way she thinks about growth, discipline, and business.This conversation goes beyond branding. It’s about mindset.We unpack:• What it means to be raised with a growth mindset• The difference between being born into confidence vs learning it later in life• Habits vs mood — and why discipline always wins• How family environment shapes ambition• The mindset gap between dreamers and builders• What most business owners misunderstand about branding strategy• Why storytelling is the foundation of long-term brand success• How busy professionals can build both a business and a healthy lifestyleHasna breaks down how Elephantor was built, what problems she saw in the market, and why brand strategy is about clarity — not just aesthetics.If you’re building a business, growing a personal brand, or trying to rewire your mindset for bigger results — this episode will challenge you to think differently.🎙 Guest: Hasna Baker🏢 Founder of Elephantor (Brand Strategy & Storytelling Agency)📲 Instagram: @hasnabaker📲 Agency: @elephantor_saIf this episode adds value, share it with someone who’s building something meaningful.Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, fitness, mindset, and growth in the Middle East.

#30- Changing the lives of Saudi women

In Episode 30 of Stump Station, I sit down with Dr. Baraa Rajab to talk about pain, injury rehab, mobility, strength training, and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies. We dive into: • Why back pain and knee pain don’t mean your body is broken • The truth about injury rehabilitation in your 30s and 40s• Mobility vs strength – what actually prevents injury • Why “rest” isn’t always the answer • How Saudi women can rebuild confidence through movement • Yoga, rehab, and building real physical capacity • The mindset shift from pain to performance If you’re a busy professional struggling with back pain, knee pain, stiffness, or feeling weak after years of stress, work, or pregnancy — this episode is for you. Dr. Baraa explains how movement is medicine, how to build strength safely, and how to stop fearing pain. This isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about reclaiming your body. 🎧 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:12 – Dr. Baraa’s journey into movement & rehab 12:40 – Why pain isn’t weakness 24:10 – The biggest rehab mistakes women make 37:25 – Mobility vs strength explained 49:00 – Yoga and rebuilding confidence1:02:30 – Building capacity in your 30s & 40s 1:15:10 – Quickfire round 📲 Connect with Dr. Baraa Rajab: Instagram: @drbaraarajab If this episode helped you, make sure to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on fitness, mindset, entrepreneurship & personal growth in Saudi Arabia