The Woman Who Helped Build Dubai Comedy | Mina Liccione

The Woman Who Helped Build Dubai Comedy | Mina Liccione

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. Subscribe for more long-form conversations with comedians, creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and inspiring people from around the world. Watch more episodes here: The Rice Pudding Project YouTube Channel #MinaLiccione #DubaiComedy #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #RicePuddingProject #Dubai #ComedyScene #ImprovComedy #Podcast #CreativeJourney #Comedian #UAEComedy #Dubomedy #Storytelling #Performance #MiddleEastComedy

Winning, Losing & Starting Again | Tarek Suleiman

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. Subscribe to The Rice Pudding Project YouTube Channel for more conversations with athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and people rewriting their own stories. #TarekSuleiman #MMA #UFC #CombatSports #MartialArts #JiuJitsu #BJJ #Motivation #Discipline #Mindset #FightersMentality #Podcast #RicePuddingProject #AminSoltani #UAE #MiddleEastMMA

Mindset, Business & Reinvention | Laura Fontaine’s Journey

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. Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe to the Rice Pudding Project for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, and people pushing themselves to evolve. Subscribe here: Rice Pudding Project YouTube Channel #RicePuddingProject #LauraFontaine #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Business #Growth #SelfDevelopment #Leadership #Motivation #DubaiPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #PersonalGrowth #Success #Inspiration #Reinvention #AminSoltani Hashtags

Ink, Identity & Reinvention | The Klaus Hu Fruhmann Story

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. Watch and subscribe to The Rice Pudding Project: The Rice Pudding Project YouTube Channel #RicePuddingProject #KlausHuFruhmann #TattooArtist #TattooCulture #InkAndIdentity #Podcast #DubaiPodcast #CreativeJourney #SelfExpression #TattooLife #ArtistStory #Reinvention #Mindset #HumanStories #Creativity #TattooArt #DubaiCreatives #LongFormPodcast #Storytelling #AminSoltani

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

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. Subscribe to the Rice Pudding Project for more conversations about resilience, reinvention, creativity, business, and personal growth. http://www.youtube.com/@RicePudding-Project #RicePuddingProject #AbhaMalpani #ArtificialIntelligence #WomenInBusiness #Mindset #Motherhood #Entrepreneurship #DubaiPodcast #AI #PersonalGrowth #BusinessGrowth #Communications #PR #FemaleFounders #Leadership #SelfDevelopment #Podcast #UAEPodcast #Reinvention