Episode #
111
Mostafa Salameh
Episode Summary
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
The Himalayas
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Started my journey from a refugee camp and then had to leave Kuwait because of the Gulf War and go to Jordan. Because there were ten of us I could not go the University and had to help my dad as a waiter. This led to an opportunity to serve the Jordanian Ambassador in London. I spoke no English and eventually moved to another place and washed dishes for five years whilst learning English from Sesame street. Eventually got a place at Queen Margaret University to study Hospitality and Tourism Management with the vision of becoming a general manager in a five star hotel. Then had a dream where I saw myself on the top of Mount Everest praying for peace. In 2008 I become the first Jordan and to climb Mount Everest then in 2016, I become one of 13 people to do the Grand Slam.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
Lakes for me are one of the wonders of nature
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The Mountains
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
The King Hussein Cancer Centre in Jordan
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
It's not always about the destination, but rather the journey that leads you there
