Join us for the the third season debut: Subject Shenzhen, an episode featuring two KGSP Alumni discussing their experience with the new Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) program at KAUST, while they were living in Shenzhen, China as part of the program’s inaugural cohort.
*Recorded in fall 2025)*
Enjoy!
Credits
Host: Sulaiman Alsuhaibani, KGSP Alumnus
Guest: Jana Alghamdi, KGSP Alumna
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
15 Sept 2025
Episode 5 - The Consultants
Join Episode 5 host Dona Alburi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaalburi/)for an exciting conversation with KGSP Alumna Duaa Albalawi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/duaa-albalawi-a398091a4/). This episode features a discussion about STEM fields, working in them and outside of them, and the culture and use of consultants in Saudi Arabia. Join Dona and Duaa for an engrossing discussion in the newest episode of the KGSP Cast
Enjoy!
CreditsHost: Dona Alburi, KGSP Alumna
Guest :Duaa Albalawi, KGSP Alumna
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
12 Jun 2025
Episode 4 - Starting Up
Host Maria Alkurdi interviews Ghanimah Abuhaimed, CEO and Founder of GHIRASS, about the challenges and rewards of launching a startup as a young entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia.
17 Apr 2025
Episode 3: Under the Sea
Join Episode 3 host Ahmed Alsaggaf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-alsaggaf-6a4098aa/) for an fascinating conversation with KGSP Alumna Wajd Alaidrous (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wajd-alaidrous/). This episode covers all things Marine Science, from field research in the open ocean, to discovering the love diving, learning from fishermen, and citizen science.
Enjoy!
Credits
Host: Ahmed Alsaggaf, KGSP Alumna=us
Guests: Wajd Alaidrous, KGSP Alumna
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
19 Mar 2025
Behind the Curtain: A KGSP Advisor's Perspective
Season 2 of the KGSP Cast is Back! Join Episode 2 hosts Abdullah Alhamoud and Mahdi Almosa for an in-depth conversation with their former KGSP Advisor, Garifallia Kasamias. From her upbringing in Ohio to her undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and her joining the KGSP Advising Team, Garifallia peels back the curtain for a look into the the life of a KGSP Advisor. Enjoy!
Credits
Hosts : Abdullah Alhamoud & Mahdi Almosa, KGSP Alumni
Guests: Garifallia Kasamias, KGSP Advisor
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
10 Feb 2025
Episode 1: Women in STEM
Welcome to Season 2 of the KGSP Cast!
The first full episode of this season features a discussion about Women in STEM fields with two KGSP Alumnae Sarah Almutawa and Youmna Alnasrallah. From entering undergraduate studies, through graduate programs, and the professional world, Sarah and Youmna discuss their experiences and hopes for the future of women in their fields. Enjoy!
Credits
Host:Sarah Almutawa, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Youmna Alnasrallah, KGSP Alumna
Producer:Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song:Aaron Sherraden
22 Jan 2025
Season 2 - Coming Soon!
Welcome to the KGSP Cast!
Season 2 of the KGSP Cast premieres in February 2025. While we prepare for the launch of season 2, please enjoy a special bonus episode, recorded live in Philadelphia, PA during the 2024 KGSP Convocation event.
Credits:
Host: Matthew Guckenberg, KGSP Alumni Manager
Guests: KGSP Alumni - Ahmed Alsaggaf, Ali Alrashoudi, Kumail Al Hamoud, and Renad Bougis
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
10 Nov 2023
KGSP Cast Episode 7: The KGSP Journey - Extended Cut
Welcome to the final episode of the first season of the KGSP Cast. This episode features an extended discussion with KGSP Alumni about their journeys from applying to join the KGSP through their study at KAUST.
Credits:
Host: Abdullah Alyamani, KGSP Alumnus
Guests: Fahad Alduayji, KGSP Alumnus
Soumaya Fayie, KGSP Alumna
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
11 Oct 2023
KGSP Cast Episode 6: Alumni in the Arts Part 3
Welcome to Episode 6 of the KGSP Cast, the final part of our series about KGSP Alumni in the arts. This episode, brought to you by KGSP Alumna Maryam Almaskin, features a discussion with KGSP Alumnus, Bader Abdulmajeed about his passion for photography. Please join us for this compelling episode.
Credits:
Host: Maryam Almaskin, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Bader Abdulmajeed, KGSP Alumnus
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
27 Sept 2023
KGSP Cast Episode 5: Mental Health
Episode 5 of the KGSP Cast is hosted by KGSP Alumna, Ghanima Abuhaimed, featuring an insightful discussion about mental health. Ghanimah is joined by fellow KGSP Alumna Maria Alkurdi and Clinical Psychologist Eva Kosel to discuss mental health, dealing with mental health in a high-pressure academic environment, and how to help others. We hope you enjoy this important and frank discussion.
Credits:
Host: Ghanimah Abuhaimed, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Maria Alkurdi, KGSP Alumna
Eva Kosel, Clinical Psychologist
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
13 Sept 2023
KGSP Cast, Episode 4: Adventure Time!
Welcome to Episode 4 of the KGSP Cast, Adventure Time! Hosted by KGSP Alumnus, Mohammed Alamer, this episode features fellow KGSP Alumnus, Kumail Alhamoud, recounting stories of his adventures, successes, and mishaps traveling during his time in the KGSP and beyond. Kumail offers insight into the risks and benefits of setting off on an adventure with, or without, planning ahead of time, relying on the kindness of strangers, and exploring the world around you. Please enjoy the KGSP Cast Episode 4, Adventure Time!
Credits:
Host: Mohammed Alamer, KGSP Alumnus
Guests: Kumail Alhamoud, KGSP Alumnus
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
30 Aug 2023
KGSP Cast Episode 3: Transitions, Technology, and AI
Episode 3 of the KGSP Cast features KGSP Alumna, Mayadah Alhashem, leading a fascinating conversation about transitioning career paths, utilizing new technology, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Mayadah talks with a guest, Mr. Mahmoud Alhashem, that made major career transitions, and was a pivotal member of the team that designed the Museum of Science & Technology in Islam at KAUST.
Credits:
Host: Mayadah Alhashem, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Mahmoud Alhashem
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
16 Aug 2023
KGSP Cast Episode 2: Alumni in the Arts Parts 1 & 2
Welcome to Episode 2 of the KGSP Cast, the first two parts of a three part series about KGSP Alumni in the arts. This episode, brought to you by KGSP Alumna Maryam Almaskin, features two discussions with KGSP Alumni about their pursuits in the arts. Maryam talks to recent KGSP Alumna, Farah Gomawi, about her passion for painting, and KGSP Alumnus Abdullah Bawazir about his interest in beatboxing and his recent performance at KAUST’s Got Talent.
Check out Farah’s art on her Instagram: @farahgomawi
Credits:
Host: Maryam Almaskin, KGSP Alumna
Guests: Farah Gomawi and Abdullah Bawazir
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
Published: August 15th, 2023.
1 Aug 2023
KGSP Cast: Episode 01, "The Teaser"
Welcome to the KGSP Cast! In this teaser episode of our new
podcast series, we introduce you to four KGSP Alumni who will host upcoming episodes. Episode topics will include discussions with a former Aramco employee about Machine Learning and AI, mental health and awareness, an art spotlight with three KGSP Alumni artists, travel and adventure in the U.S., and many more.
Credits:
Host: Matthew Guckenberg, KGSP Alumni Lead
Guests: KGSP Alumni Mayadah Alhashem, Ghanimah Abuhaimed, Mohammed Alamer, Maryam Almaskin
Producer: Matthew Guckenberg
Theme Song: Aaron Sherraden
Published: August 1st, 2023.
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