Just To Know You

15 Gail Sommer - I Absolutely Love Saudi Arabia

Gail Sommer and Darian share a few laughs and even a tear or two.  Gail has visited the far corners of Saudi Arabia where few westerners have gone.  She tells stories of camping in the Empty Quarter, riding the dunes and sleeping on the side of the road. 
 
Gail Sommer can be found on both Instagram and TikTok at: sommerwanderess
 

14 Kiting in Saudi - The Last Airbenders

A whole crew joins our host Angela this week.  SAES teachers Scott, Fanni, Kevin, Matt L. and Mathew discuss their kite surfing journey from beginner to expert.  They recall their most breath-taking moments as well as some that will raise the hair on your neck.  Strap in, check your gear and come along for the ride!

13 Richard P. Howard ”The Story Needed to be Told”

Keynote speaker and Aramcon Richard P. Howard sits down with Angela and Darian to talk about his early life at Aramco, his career and new book.  He describes old Khobar as a city with only one paved road with few Americans.  Richard recounts the tragedy that changed his life and how some pain is better left in the past.
Aramco Brat: How Arabia, Oil, Gold, and Tragedy Shaped My Life: Howard, Richard P: 9798985227208: Amazon.com: Books

12 Dr. Smith: ”Do people still say dating?”

Angela and Dr. Smith, Superintendent of SAES, chat about running as a form of meditation and revelation. Dr. Smith recalls his experience in the Peace Corps and his various stops teaching abroad.   Dr. Smith finds joy in just being around children - and values the whole child above all else.

11 Zion Russell: From fishing boat to robotics classroom

From the icy waters of Alaska to the scorching sands of the desert - Zion shares his journey with Darian.  

10 - Carole and Martin: Raising Trilingual Children

"Reading time can be a bit crazy", Carole tells Angela.  With three languages bouncing around there is never a dull moment for Carole, Martin and their three children.  Join them as they talk with Angela about the joys and challenges of learning languages at any age.

09 - Adrian: ”What Happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas!”

Adrian Hoquee shares his journey from Toronto to New York to Boston to Saudi Arabia along with the joy and challenges of attending Harvard.  

08 - Maryam: ”I want people to know me”

Maryam talks with Angela and Darian about coffee, boxing, and teaching.  Maryam wants people to see her as herself - a person who loves her family, loves humor and embraces life.

07 - Jen Born’s Journey from Mossy Rock to the Desert

In part 1 - Jen and Angela go back to Jen's childhood in Mossy Rock and how a basketball playbook changed her life forever!  

06 - We’re All Enough with Teresa

Teresa talks with Darian about her time teaching in Kuwait, moving to Saudi Arabia and running a drama program.  Teresa reminds us - that no matter what - We Are Enough!