The Majlis Podcast

Majlis is the Arabic word for “a place where people gather to sit, talk, and exchange ideas.” The Majlis Podcast is built around that idea, featuring thoughtful, open conversations with creative people from different backgrounds, crafts, and professions. Hosted by Ahmed, the podcast gives space to people who create, build, and shape the world in their own way, with the goal of learning directly from their experiences, curiosity, and dedication to their craft. Pull up a seat — you’re welcome in the Majlis.

The Majlis Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Ahmed W, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ahmed W hosts The Majlis Podcast, a society show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6 : The Surfing Trail Runner

  Mar 21, 20261h 32mS1

  <p>n this episode of Majlis, Ahmed sits down with Gusthavo, a Brazilian surf instructor and lifeguard who left a small beach town called Balneário Camboriú in Santa Catarina, Brazil, for Lisbon, learned English in Dublin with €250 to his name, and found his way to the Azores and then Ericeira. </p><p></p><p>From becoming a lifeguard to teaching surf and winning his first long distance trail race, he traces a journey built on two things his parents weren't sure about. </p><p></p><p>They also talk about what it feels like to go back home and find...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: The BJJ Black Belt - From Fencing to opening a Jiu Jitsu Gym

  Mar 9, 20261h 9mS1

  <p><b>In this episode of Majlis, Ahmed sits down with Scout — a BJJ black belt, former competitive fencer, and co-founder of Alcateia Jiu Jitsu in Zurich. She traces her path from burning out of fencing at 19, to walking alone into her first BJJ class, to opening a gym with her husband Lucas.</b></p><p></p><p><b>They also talk about the reality check of running a small business, and what it means to slow down when someone else becomes the priority.</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>00:00</b> Before the Mat — Fencing, Five Years Old </p><p>...

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  Episode #4

  Episode 4: The Ecotourism Builder - From Brazil’s Eco-Lodges to São Tomé’s Wild Frontiers

  Jan 20, 20261h 11mS1

  <p>In this episode of Majlis, Ahmed sits with Bastien Loloum, an ecotourism builder whose path led him from Brazil’s early eco-lodges to a life rooted in São Tomé.<br /></p><p>What began as a one-year volunteer mission turned into decades of living, working, and building alongside nature and community — from sea turtle conservation and national parks to farming, vanilla, and quiet tourism far from the beaten path.<br /></p><p>A conversation about patience, responsibility, and what it really means to grow with a place rather than extract from it.</p><p><br />Pull up a seat —...

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  Episode #3

  Episode 3: The Electrician : From Screens to Sockets

  Jan 15, 202647 minS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>Majlis</b>, Ahmed sits down with <b>Vinny</b>, who left a tech support job and started over as a <b>first-year apprentice electrician</b>. He shares what pushed him to make the change, how fast it all happened, and what life looks like now on a busy industrial site — from early starts and safety culture to learning on the job with zero ego. They also talk about transferable skills from tech, making mistakes without fear, and Vinny’s growing respect (and renewed fear) of electricity.<br /><br />00:00 The Transition from Tech to Trade</p><p...

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  Episode #2

  Episode 2: The Craftsman - From Swiss Farms to Carpentry & Craft

  Dec 27, 202539 minS1

  <p>Ahmed and Leo trace Leo’s path from a tool-filled barn in Herrliberg to a life built around making things in wood—starting with early projects like the Adirondack chair and the nerves of “selling your first real piece.”</p><p><br />They unpack Switzerland’s apprenticeship culture, including farm life (living with your boss) and how that responsibility shaped Leo’s mindset.</p><p><br />The conversation turns into a love letter to craft: why wood feels different than steel, why every board has a “personality,” and what makes work worth being proud of.</p><p></p><p></p><p>00:00 From...

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