LIT- Luca's Insight Track

LIT- Luca's Insight Track

Join host Luca Allam on Luca's Insight Track, a talk show that helps uncover real insights from real people across different industries. In each episode, Luca chats openly with people from all over the world and walks of life, into their unique stories and challenges, sharing their own insights they have learned along the way. Get ready to gain a fresh perspective, all done over a cup of coffee and authentic conversation. From exciting interviews to insightful discussions, these candid conversations aim to uncover the insights and inspirations that drive people to push boundaries, overcome obstacles, and lead transformative lives. Tune in and start exploring your own insights on Luca's Insight Track!

Episodes

ChatGPT Comes to LIFE – First Podcast Face-to-Face with AI!

July 24, 2025 • 45 mins
What happens when the world’s most curious interviewer meets the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence? In this thought-provoking episode of Luca’s Insight Track, we take you into a groundbreaking conversation with ChatGPT, an AI that has spoken to more humans than anyone else on the planet.

This is not your usual tech talk. There are no rehearsed lines, no scripted prompts. Just a genuine attempt to explore the biggest ques...
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Off Track: Rediscovering Your Genius Through Sound, Soul, and Self-Reflection

July 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, it was inspired by my conversation with the regions number 1 sonic branding composer Ahmad Haffar - the Voice of Dubai. Ahmad has created hundreds of melodies/jingles for brands in the region, and he was the mastermind behind the new sonic branding for this podcast - which I believe is a first for a podcast in MENA. 

In this episode, I talk abou...
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From Trauma to Trademark: Ahmad Haffar’s Unbelievable Journey

July 3, 2025 • 59 mins
What does it mean to be the voice of a city — not just through sound, but through soul? In this electrifying episode of Luca’s Inside Track, host Luca Allam sits down with sonic branding maestro Ahmad Haffar, famously known as the “Voice of Dubai,” to explore the emotional architecture of sound, identity, and creative purpose.

From iconic Expo 2020 announcements to Dubai’s most recognizable jingles, Ahmad opens up about the power of...
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Off Track: A Second Adulthood - Reclaiming Your True Self in a Digital Age with Dr Saliha Afridi

July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, it was inspired by my conversation with Dr Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist, and founder of Lighthouse Arabia. In this episode we discuss some of the key insights from our great conversation, focusing on topics like remembering our true identity as part of our 2nd adulthood, the malpractice dangers of social media and platforms like Whatsap...
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You’re Not Depressed — You’re Disconnected. Dr. Saliha Afridi Breaks It Down

June 26, 2025 • 82 mins
What does it mean to truly understand yourself — in a world of digital noise, urgency addiction, and emotional avoidance? In this illuminating episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and founder of The Lighthouse Arabia, to explore the deep, personal work of healing, parenting, and remembering who we are.

From breaking mental health taboos in the Middle East to advocat...
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Off Track: Passion for Peace and the need to reframe sustainability with Tatianna Antonelli Abella

June 24, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, it was inspired by my conversation with the driving force of sustainability in the UAE, Tatiana Antonelli Abella, founder of Goumbook. Sustainability remains a bit undefined in many eyes, but at its core, it is the preparation for a better future for us humans. With a lack of unified message, low levels of awareness, and little action, are we c...
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Your Eco-Friendly Choices May Be Hurting the Planet- Tatiana Antonelli Abella

June 19, 2025 • 84 mins
What does it take to inspire real environmental change — and still remain relentlessly optimistic in a world of rising temperatures, policy fatigue, and plastic overload? In this powerful episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Tatiana Antonelli Abella, founder and force behind Goombook — the UAE’s pioneering social enterprise for sustainability.

From moving to Dubai as a new mother in 2005 to building one of...
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Off Track: Leadership, Hospitality, and the art of Service with Haitham Mattar

June 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, it was inspired by my conversation with the impressive Haitham Mattar, CEO of IHG across the Middle East and wider region. In the conversation, we uncovered insights on what makes a good leader, the state of hospitality and its ongoing challenges, the dying art form of being in service to others, and the implications of moving into a world of h...
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Built 200 Hotels, Ran a Nation’s Tourism, Still Washes His Own Dishes — Haitham Mattar

June 12, 2025 • 71 mins
What does it take to turn a nation into a world-class destination — and still lead with humility, heart, and hustle? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Haitham Mattar — the dynamic CEO of IHG for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, and a legendary force behind Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation.

From his humble beginnings as a dishwasher in Georgia to managing over 200 hotels and 24,000+ ...
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Off Track: Embracing Adversity, Authenticity, and Independence with Tania Kassis

June 10, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, inspired by my conversation with the multi award winning artist Tania Kassis, beyond just inspiring songwriters, I discuss the important role that pain and facing adversity plays in our life, why talent is no longer the most important aspect for success, and why being fully independent is not what’s cracked up to be.

As a singer, Tania has consi...
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Tania Kassis Mixed Opera with the Call to Prayer — What Happened Next Shocked the World

June 5, 2025 • 75 mins
What does it take to blend opera and pop, tradition and innovation, and still remain deeply human in the spotlight? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with the extraordinary Lebanese soprano Tania Kassis — a world-touring crossover artist, voice of unity, and passionate advocate for peace and independence.

Known for her fusion of classical opera and contemporary pop, Tania has performed everywhere fro...
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Off Track: Beyond Art: The hidden battles of Creativity, Mental Health and Childhood

June 3, 2025 • 17 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, inspired by my conversation with the record-breaking global visual artist Sacha Jafri, we delve into the corruption of the art world, the agenda of certain charitable institutions, and how we should deal with the mental health epidemic facing us and future generations.


Inspired by an incredible episode with Sacha, it became clear that the episo...
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How Sacha Jafri Broke His Body, Then Broke the Art World

May 29, 2025 • 78 mins
What does it mean to paint from the soul — and how can art become a vehicle for healing, connection, and legacy? In this special episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Sacha Jafri, the world-renowned artist behind Journey of Humanity, the largest painting ever created on canvas, which sold for $62 million.

Sacha opens up about the physical and emotional toll of creating that masterpiece, why he rejects the t...
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Off Track: Fighting back from PTSD; Peaceful inside overcomes challenges outside

May 27, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, inspired by my conversation with Lana Medawar, I talk about the challenges of overcoming major childhood trauma during times of war - but also how children’s imagination and the power of the mind through self healing, can overcome some of the hardest challenges you will ever face.

Inspired from an incredible episode with Lana, we look back on po...
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She Faced Death as a Child — Now She Teaches the World to Heal | PTSD& Power with Lana Medawar

May 22, 2025 • 58 mins
What does it mean to rebuild your life after growing up in a warzone — and how do trauma, media, and mindfulness shape the journey toward inner peace? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with Lana Medawar — renowned TV journalist, radio host, and founder of the Solist Mindfulness Hub — for a raw, heartfelt, and deeply personal exploration of identity, healing, and truth.

Born and raised in war-torn sou...
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Off Track: The future is not AI, it’s human

May 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, I talk about how to best approach the new age of AI, to achieve our highest state, and overcome all the uncertainty and anxiety that we feel when we look to what comes next. 

Inspired by an incredible episode with John Sanei, I talk about the new AI era we are stepping into as we leave behind the Industrial Revolution. The coming changes are ple...
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We're Entering the Most Disruptive Era in History | John Sanei on What Comes Next

May 15, 2025 • 79 mins
What does it take to thrive in a world defined by uncertainty, rapid change, and exponential technology? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, host Luca Allam sits down with John Sanei — globally recognized futurist, bestselling author, and transformational speaker — for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about our future, our inner worlds, and how to navigate what’s coming next with optimism and clarity.

John brings ...
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Off Track: Hi, Kifak? Ça va?

May 13, 2025 • 14 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, I talk about the question we ask people every day? Hi, how are you? In the world of empathy, it’s not just about asking the question, but allowing time for the answer, probing further and listening without judgement or pre bias - that’s real curiosity.

Inspired by a great episode with Mimi Nicklin, I share my own insights about loneliness, and h...
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The Global Empathy Crisis No One Talks About | Mimi Nicklin on Loneliness, Leadership & Listening

May 8, 2025 • 77 mins
What does it take to truly listen, understand, and create meaningful connections in today's fast-paced world? In this episode of Luca's Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Mimi Nicklin, a global expert on empathy, a bestselling author, and a transformational speaker, for a deep and authentic exploration of the power of empathy in our personal and professional lives.

Mimi candidly shares her journey of training over 20,000 indiv...
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Off Track: Content shouldn’t be a game

May 6, 2025 • 17 mins
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Luca’s Insight Track. In this 'Off Track' edition, I open up on the world of content, from creators to platforms, what’s real and what’s fake, short form media and long form media, and what the future of human and AI will look like in the content world.In this episode, inspired from a great episode with Pakman, I share my own insights about the correlation between long form media and quality co...
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