Freshly Grounded

Faisal and Kaya sit down to talk about everything happening behind the scenes: from raising investment and growing the brand to the future of the FG studio.

This might be the last episode filmed in the home setup… and a new chapter is about to begin.

We talk about:

– Why we’re raising investment for FG
– The emotional ups and downs of building something meaningful
– The vision behind our new studio
– How we’ve stayed true to our values through it all
– The future of the brand

This one’s raw, real, and from the heart.

If you’ve ever supported Freshly Grounded in any way, thank you.

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In this episode, Faisal & Kaya dive into everything from AI struggles to parenting wisdom and even a heated debate over Windows vs. Mac. 

We also talk about:
🧠 The weird way Kaya organizes his thoughts (texting himself)
💻 Why Faisal believes MacBooks hold up better than Windows (and Kaya refuses to switch)
🤖 AI bots accidentally DM’ing each other (you won’t believe what happened)
👶 Hilarious parenting moments, Faisal’s son asks deep theological questions 
💰 The underrated boring businesses that secretly make millions
📖 The power of Quran in solving problems instantly

And of course, we wrap up with powerful reflections on Ramadan, the last 10 nights, and how to truly maximize this blessed time.

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🎙️ The OGs Are Back! Faisal and Sam sit down for a classic Freshly Grounded episode: tea, laughs, and deep convos included. From reminiscing about their almost 10-year journey with FG to unexpected tangents on padel, business lessons, and why Sam refuses to wear backward caps anymore, this one's a nostalgic ride.

👀 Plus, they dive into:

• The Make It Happen campaign for SPOT Project 🔥
• The burden of being called "uncle" for the first time 😭
• Padel battles in Dubai—who's actually got game?
• Faisal’s next big move after Tarteel 👀
• Sam's latest "controversial" podcast moment (hint: jinn stories & flat earth theories)

And of course, plenty of tea and clotted cream.

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In this Ramadan special, Faisal and Kaya sit down over a cup of Karak tea (after a mini battle with the packaging) to talk all things Ramadan: routines, sleep struggles, hydration hacks, and how food cravings change during the month.

They also go deep into ranking their top cuisines (Turkey vs. the rest of the world… things got heated), share their personal Ramadan experiences, and even debate whether Wagyu burgers are a crime against beef. 

Expect laughs, reflections, and some very questionable food takes.

Drop a comment with your top 5 cuisines! 🍛🍣🍗

In this episode of Freshly Grounded, we sit down with Arman Markar, a social media creator whose journey took him from cybersecurity to content creation, and ultimately to using his platform for the Deen.

🎙️ We discuss:

✅ The struggle between faith and fame in the digital age
✅ How social media helped him reconnect with Islam
✅ Why young Muslims today are embracing their identity more than ever
✅ The importance of righteous companionship and how it transformed his life
✅ How working online can be the best halal income strategy for Muslims
✅ The power of Islamic content creation and how to do it right

Along the way, we also dive into pistachio-flavored everything, why Malaysia is underrated, and what it’s like to pray Tarawih in Dubai.

This episode is full of gems, laughs, and deep insights, don’t miss it!