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Bassem Terkawi on Freemasonry, Purpose, Leadership & Finding Inner Peace | Luca’s Insight Track

What happens when success no longer feels enough? In this deeply reflective episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with executive coach, leadership expert, and author Bassem Terkawi for a powerful conversation about purpose, identity, leadership, spirituality, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, Freemasonry, and living a meaningful life. Bassem opens up about: • Walking away from corporate life after redundancy • His inward journey after the Syrian war • The truth about Freemasonry • Leadership, empathy, and emotional intelligence • Entrepreneurship and freedom • Meditation, intuition, and spirituality • Adopting children from war-torn countries including Gaza • Helping underprivileged students access university education • Why external success does not create fulfillment • The importance of self-awareness and inner peace This episode is philosophical, emotional, and filled with practical wisdom about growth, humanity, purpose, and contribution. حلقة عميقة مع باسم تركاوي عن القيادة، الحرية، البحث عن المعنى، والرحلة الداخلية بعد سنوات من النجاح المهني.حديث صريح عن الذكاء العاطفي، التبني، الماسونية، وكيف يمكن للإنسان أن يعيش بسلام حقيقي مع نفسه.

Off Track: What To Do When Nothing Seems To Be Working

Welcome back to Off Track, the space where I speak unscripted, unfiltered and straight from the heart. No guests, no scripts, just honest reflections shaped by real conversations and real life.   This week’s episode was partly inspired by my conversation with Mirna Sabbagh, but mostly by a difficult week of my own. A week of setbacks, rejections and opportunities that didn’t quite land the way I hoped they would. The kind of week that makes you question yourself if you’re not careful.   With summer approaching, many of us are pushing hard for one last win. One last deal. One last approval. One last breakthrough before everything slows down. But what happens when the reward doesn’t arrive immediately?   Here are the three insights behind this episode:   1️⃣ Don’t Let A Setback Become A Story A rejection is just an event. The problem starts when we attach meaning to it. One difficult week doesn’t mean you’re failing. One delayed decision doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path. Don’t confuse a moment with a direction.   2️⃣ Progress Is Often Invisible We live in a world of instant gratification, but meaningful growth rarely works that way. Businesses, careers and personal goals all require patience. The roots grow before the tree appears. Just because you can’t see progress yet doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.   3️⃣ Protect Your Mind The hardest battle is rarely the setback itself. It’s the conversation that follows inside your own head. Through mindfulness and practices I’ve learned from the Art of Living Foundation, I’ve realised not every thought deserves attention. Focus on what you can control. Your effort. Your attitude. Your next step.   Closing Reflection This week didn’t give me all the wins I wanted, but it gave me a reminder. Not every season is a harvest season. Some seasons are planting seasons. They ask for faith before they offer proof and effort before they offer reward.   So if things feel uncertain right now, keep showing up. Keep doing the work. Keep backing yourself. The outcome will arrive when it’s ready.   Honest, reflective and straight from the heart. Off my chest and off the cuff.   Welcome to Off Track 🎙️💥

Mirna Sabbagh on Divorce, Motherhood, Reinvention & Finding Happiness | Luca’s Insight Track

What happens when a successful woman decides to completely reinvent her life? In this deeply honest episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Mirna Sabbagh, entrepreneur, dietician, lactation consultant, mother, and content creator, for a powerful conversation about divorce, remarriage, motherhood, women empowerment, social media pressure, happiness, and rebuilding your identity. Mirna opens up about: • The emotional reality of divorce in the Middle East • Why many women stay in unhappy marriages • Breastfeeding struggles and motherhood guilt • Leaving behind a successful online career • Reinventing herself through entrepreneurship • Social media, validation, and finding purpose • Feminism, financial independence, and modern relationships • Happiness beyond money and status This episode is raw, emotional, and filled with real-life insights on growth, healing, courage, and choosing yourself. حلقة صريحة وعميقة مع ميرنا صباغ عن الطلاق، الأمومة، الزواج الثاني، وضغط المجتمع على المرأة في العالم العربي.حديث حقيقي عن إعادة اكتشاف الذات، السعادة، والتغيير مهما كانت التحديات.

Off Track: The Human Behind The Machine

Welcome back to Off Track, the space where I speak unscripted, unfiltered and straight from the heart. No guests, no scripts, just honest reflections shaped by real conversations and real life.   This week started as a conversation about cars, Formula 1, AI and the future of the automotive industry with Rene Koneberg, Managing Director of Audi Middle East. But somewhere in the middle of it, I realised we weren’t really talking about cars at all. We were talking about storytelling, identity, legacy, fathers, ambition and what happens when emotion slowly disappears from the things we once loved.   And honestly, it made me reflect on a lot more than automotive.   Here are the three insights behind this episode.   1️⃣ Cars Used To Be Stories… Not Just Products   Growing up, I used to loooove car ads. Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes. They felt cinematic, mysterious and aspirational. Cars weren’t just transportation, they represented identity, status, freedom and ambition. But somewhere along the way, automotive marketing became more tactical and less emotional. Battery range replaced storytelling. Specs replaced aspiration. And it made me wonder if younger generations will ever fall in love with cars in the same way previous generations did. Because when brands stop telling stories, people stop dreaming.   2️⃣ Legacy Alone Doesn’t Guarantee Leadership   One thing I really respected was Rene openly admitting that legacy brands need to adapt faster. And honestly, I found that refreshing. For years, I was skeptical of non-traditional automotive markets because we were conditioned to believe certain logos represented perfection. But the reality is, as technology becomes more accessible and manufacturing improves globally, the product gap naturally narrows. Reputation still matters, but agility matters more. And that insight applies way beyond cars. The world right now rewards the people and brands willing to evolve before they’re forced to.   3️⃣ The Most Powerful Stories Are Still Human Ones   Out of everything we discussed, the thing I remember most wasn’t Formula 1, EVs or AI. It was Rene talking about his father. The way he pushed him, challenged him and stretched his potential by giving him broken things to fix as a kid. And instantly, it reminded me of my own dad. Always pushing me to become the best version of myself possible. It made me realise that behind every impressive title is usually just a human being trying to discover themselves, live up to their potential and make the people they love proud. That’s the part we truly connect with. Not the title. The humanity.   Closing Reflection: Maybe that’s the real challenge facing brands, industries and even people right now. In a world becoming more automated, more efficient and more AI driven, the things that will continue to stand out are the things that still feel human. The stories. The emotion. The struggle. The aspiration. The connection. Because long after people forget the specs, the technology or the title… they’ll still remember how something made them feel.   Honest, reflective and straight from the heart. Off my chest and off the cuff.   Welcome to Off Track 🎙️💥

Inside Audi’s Future: EVs, Formula 1, AI & the Biggest Automotive Shift | Rene Koneberg

What does the future of cars really look like? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Rene Koneberg, Managing Director of Audi Middle East, shares insights from 26 years at Audi and explains why the automotive industry is going through the biggest transformation in its history. From the rise of electric vehicles to the role of Formula 1 innovation, artificial intelligence, and global competition, this episode explores how the future of mobility is being shaped today. Rene also shares his inspiring journey, from starting as a plumber apprentice to becoming a global automotive leader, proving that curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning drive long-term success. This episode covers: • The future of electric vehicles (EVs) • Audi’s Formula 1 ambitions • AI in the automotive industry • Competition from global manufacturers • The future of flying cars • Leadership lessons from 26 years at Audi If you're interested in innovation, leadership, mobility, and future technology, this episode is for you. حلقة تناقش مستقبل السيارات والتكنولوجيا ودور الابتكار في تشكيل عالم التنقل.