Luca's Insight Track
by Luca Allam
Off Track: The Story or the Storyteller?
About this podcast
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!Powered by Podeo — Listen here
Episodes
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- Off Track: The Story or the Storyteller? · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 11What's more important, the story or the storyteller? Inspired by my latest conversation with broadcast journalist Eiten Zeerban, this week's Off Track explores the storytelling…
- Eiten Zeerban: Who Controls the Truth? | Media, Algorithms & Unfiltered Storytelling · 1 h 16 min · Season 7 Episode 11Broadcast journalist, podcaster and media trainer Eiten Zeerban joins Luca Allam for an unfiltered conversation about truth, media, storytelling and the way information shapes…
- Off Track: Why Do We Complicate Everything? · 14 min · Season 7 Episode 10Welcome back to Off Track! It's just you and me, and a chance for us to Talk Human. This week, I reflect on my conversation with Chef Nouel Catis, the creative mind behind the…
- Chef Nouel Catis: The Story Behind Dubai Chocolate & Life After Going Viral · 58 min · Season 7 Episode 10Chef Nouel Catis, the Filipino pastry chef and culinary innovator behind the original Dubai Chocolate recipe, joins Luca Allam to reveal the story behind the dessert that became…
- Off Track: Are You Feeding the Green-Eyed Monster? · 10 min · Season 7 Episode 9Welcome back to Off Track. No guests, no scripts. Just me, exploring human connection and what it really means to Talk Human. Are you competing to become better, or comparing…
- Shawn Chidiac: The Man Behind “My Parents Are Divorced” | Comedy, Success & the Fear of Comfort · 1 h 33 min · Season 7 Episode 9Shawn Chidiac is a UAE-based comedian, content creator, and entrepreneur best known online as My Parents Are Divorced. But behind the accents, viral characters, and sold-out…
- Off Track: Are We All Just Playing a Character? · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 8Welcome back to Off Track. No guests, no scripts. Just me, unscripted and unfiltered, exploring human connection and what it really means to Talk Human. Are you being yourself…
- Salem Khammas: Dubai Bling, Real Estate & Building the UAE’s Future · 1 h 7 min · Season 7 Episode 8Emirati entrepreneur, CEO, chairman, construction expert and Dubai Bling personality Salem Khammas joins Luca Allam for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, Dubai real…
- Off Track: Who Are You Trying to Impress? · 9 min · Season 7 Episode 7Welcome back to Off Track, the space where I speak unscripted, unfiltered, and share an insight or two. There are no guests, no scripts.This week, I reflect on my conversation…
- Charbel Khoury: How Much Money Is Enough? · 1 h 26 min · Season 7 Episode 7Does earning more money bring you closer to freedom, or keep you chasing the next milestone? Charbel Khoury, founder and CEO of Atlantis Group, joins Luca Allam to explore the…
- Off Track: What’s The Backstory? · 9 min · Season 7 Episode 6Welcome back to Off Track, the space where I speak unscripted, unfiltered, and share an insight or two. There are no guests, no scripts. This week, I reflect on my conversation…
- Can Books Survive AI? Ahlam Bolooki on Reading, Creativity and Human Stories · 1 h 23 min · Season 7 Episode 6Can books and human creativity survive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Ahlam Bolooki, CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, joins Luca Allam to…
- Off Track: Talk Human to Me · 14 min · Season 7 Episode 6Welcome 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…
- Off Track: Are You a Dog or a Horse? · 12 min · Season 7 Episode 5Welcome 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…
- James Michael Lafferty: The Brutal Truth About Leadership, Hard Work & Success · 1 h 21 min · Season 7 Episode 5Global business leader, former CEO, Olympic coach, and powerlifting world champion James Michael Lafferty joins Luca Allam for a raw conversation about leadership, hard work…
- Off Track: Get to the Point · 10 min · Season 7 Episode 4Welcome 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…
- Sally Hajjar: The Truth Behind Influencers, Celebrity Management & Personal Branding · 1 h 12 min · Season 7 Episode 4What really happens behind the scenes of influencer marketing? In this episode, Luca Allam sits down with Sally Hajjar, Managing Partner at Hugh Management, to explore the world…
- Off Track: What Are We Hungry For? · 17 min · Season 7 Episode 3Welcome 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…
- Hyther Nizam: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Zoho Middle East & Africa · 1 h 6 min · Season 7 Episode 3How did Hyther Nizam go from losing his father at 16 and nearly abandoning his education to becoming CEO of Zoho Middle East and Africa? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track…
- Off Track: I Was Wrong - Abdurahman Afia · 12 min · Season 7 Episode 2Welcome 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…
- Abdurahman Afia: From Homeless to Leadership | Faith, Purpose & Reinventing Your Life · 1 h 27 min · Season 7 Episode 2How do you rebuild your life after losing everything? In this inspiring episode of Luca's Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Abdurahman Afia—leadership advisor, executive…
- Guy Manoukian: Music, Leadership, Politics & Why He Still Believes in Lebanon · 1 h 12 min · Season 7 Episode 1From child prodigy to internationally acclaimed pianist, entrepreneur, basketball club president, and entertainment executive, Guy Manoukian has built a career by refusing to be…
- Dr. Manal Al Mansoori: Beauty, Kindness, Animal Rescue & The Hidden Crisis Behind Social Media · 1 h 7 min · Season 6 Episode 11What happens when a cosmetic doctor dedicates her life to saving abandoned animals and helping people heal from the inside out? In this emotional and eye-opening episode of…
- Mohammad Kiswani: The Truth About Depression, Fame, Marriage & Love Is Blind Habibi · 1 h 14 min · Season 6 Episode 10What happens after the cameras stop rolling? In this deeply honest episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Mohammad Kiswani, star of Netflix’s Love Is Blind Habibi, opens up about the…
- Off Track: The Freedom Nobody Talks About · 13 min · Season 6 Episode 9Welcome 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…
- Chef Hala Ayash on Marriage, Motherhood & Finding Yourself · 1 h 16 min · Season 6 Episode 9What happens when a woman stops living for expectations and starts living for herself? In this deeply honest episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Hala Ayash opens up about…
- Off Track: Are we Chasing The Wrong Things? · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 8Welcome 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…
- Mo Gawdat on AI, Consciousness & Why Humanity Is Changing Forever · 1 h 38 min · Season 6 Episode 8What happens when one of the world’s leading thinkers on happiness, AI, and human consciousness sits down for an unfiltered conversation? In this extraordinary episode of Luca’s…
- Off Track: Is it Coming Home? · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 7Welcome 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…
- Off Track: Are You Listening To The Wrong Voice? · 17 min · Season 6 Episode 7Welcome 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…
- Dr. Afnan Alghamdi on Healing, Loneliness & The Fear of Change | Luca’s Insight Track · 1 h 9 min · Season 6 Episode 7What happens when one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential psychologists becomes the one opening up? In this deeply emotional episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Dr. Afnan Alghamdi…
- Off Track: The Comfort Of Being Understood · 17 min · Season 6 Episode 6Welcome 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…
- Mark Ritson: The Biggest Lies in Marketing, Brand Building, AI & Why Most Marketers Get It Wrong | Luca’s Insight Track · 1 h 21 min · Season 6 Episode 6What separates great brands from everyone else? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with world-renowned marketing expert, professor, consultant, and…
- Off Track: Why The Right Path Rarely Feels Safe · 17 min · Season 6 Episode 5Welcome 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…
- Hala Kazim on Motherhood, Self-Worth, Healing & Women Empowerment · 1 h 15 min · Season 6 Episode 5What does it truly mean to live a healthy, fulfilled, and authentic life as a woman today? In this deeply honest episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Hala Kazim opens up about…
- Off Track: Why So Many People Feel Lost Right Now · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 4Welcome 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…
- Bassem Terkawi on Freemasonry, Purpose, Leadership & Finding Inner Peace | Luca’s Insight Track · 1 h 17 min · Season 6 Episode 4What 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…
- Off Track: What To Do When Nothing Seems To Be Working · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 3Welcome 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…
- Mirna Sabbagh on Divorce, Motherhood, Reinvention & Finding Happiness | Luca’s Insight Track · 1 h 33 min · Season 6 Episode 3What 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…
- Off Track: The Human Behind The Machine · 11 min · Season 6 Episode 2Welcome 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…
- Inside Audi’s Future: EVs, Formula 1, AI & the Biggest Automotive Shift | Rene Koneberg · 1 h 5 min · Season 6 Episode 2What 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…
- Off Track: The Grip of Guilt · 17 min · Season 6 Episode 1Welcome 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…
- Leadership Beyond Titles | Rania El Khatib, CEO of The Giving Movement · 1 h 14 min · Season 6 Episode 1What does leadership really mean beyond the title? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Rania El Khatib, CEO of The Giving Movement, for an honest…
- Off Track: Who Are You in the Quiet? · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 16Welcome 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 life. This…
- Off Track: Do You Ever Feel Like Something is Missing? · 13 min · Season 5 Episode 15Welcome 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…
- Why Success Without Self-Awareness Is Dangerous Luca's Insight Track · 1 h 6 min · Season 5 Episode 15What if everything driving your success is actually holding you back? In this episode of Luca's Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with transformational coach Kate King — a…
- Off Track: An Ode to Lebanon - A Love That Defies Logic · 15 min · Season 5 Episode 14Welcome 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…
- Mental Health, ADHD & Child Psychiatry Explained | Dr. Waleed Ahmed · 1 h 11 min · Season 5 Episode 14How early does mental health really begin? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam speaks with Dr. Waleed Ahmed, senior consultant psychiatrist and clinical director…
- Off Track: People Are the Lesson. Not the Syllabus. · 11 min · Season 5 Episode 13Welcome 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…
- Is School Outdated? The Future of Education, Parenting & AI | Alisar Nasr · 1 h 17 min · Season 5 Episode 13Is school becoming outdated in the age of AI? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam speaks with Alisar Nasr, Chief Academic Officer at Al Mawakeb Schools UAE…







