What happens when you stop looking at a country as a destination and start experiencing it as a culture?
In this episode, I sit down with Cecilia, founder of Bonjour Arabia, a French entrepreneur who chose to build her life and business in Saudi Arabia.
From discovering Saudi Arabia through local communities and hidden places to creating authentic cultural experiences, Cecilia has built a bridge between visitors and a country that is rapidly opening up to the world.
We talk about the stories behind the destinations: the Flower Men of Asir, the roses of Taif, local food, art, traditions and the people who bring these experiences to life.
But this conversation goes beyond travel. We explore how social media shapes the way we perceive countries, what gets lost when a culture is reduced to a 30-second video, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories about a place that is not your own. Cecilia also shares what it means to build a business with a Saudi team, create her podcast @MajlisbyCecilia and become a cultural bridge between Europe and Saudi Arabia. Because maybe travelling isn't only about discovering new places.
Maybe it's about learning new ways of seeing the world.
About Influence Corner
I'm Myriam, founder of Influence Corner. Through this podcast, I explore the people, stories and cultural shifts shaping the way we communicate, influence and connect across borders. From Europe to the GCC, these are conversations about culture, influence,
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