Welcome to Licensed to Explore with Rohit — a podcast for curious minds, bold travelers, and passionate creators. Hosted by Rohit Khubchandani, a global nomad, entrepreneur, and content creator based in Dubai, this show dives into the real-life stories of individuals who’ve dared to explore—geographically, emotionally, and professionally.From transformation coaches and networking experts to fearless founders and cultural storytellers, each episode is a deep dive into how travel shapes identity, how discomfort fuels growth, and how bold voices spark change.🎙️ New episodes every 10 days🌍 Real stories. Global journeys. Unfiltered conversations.
Welcome to Licensed to Explore with Rohit — a podcast for curious minds, bold travelers, and passionate creators. Hosted by Rohit Khubchandani, a global nomad, entrepreneur, and content creator based in Dubai, this show dives into the real-life stories of individuals who’ve dared to explore—geographically, emotionally, and professionally.From transformation coaches and networking experts to fearless founders and cultural storytellers, each episode is a deep dive into how travel shapes identity, how discomfort fuels growth, and how bold voices spark change.🎙️ New episodes every 10 days🌍 Real stories. Global journeys. Unfiltered conversations.
In this episode, Rohit sits down with Stéphane Boukris — French entrepreneur, investor, and the creative mind behind the first-ever Made in Dubai musical, Once Upon a Time in Dubai.
From launching digital companies in Paris to producing large-scale entertainment in Dubai, Stéphane shares his journey of innovation, imagination, and global ambition. He opens up about building Excelsior, co-founding Ametix, creating viral marketing concepts, and collaborating with creatives like Nazim Khaled and Gilles Papain to bring a new musical to life.We also explore Stéphane’s travel stories across France, the U.S., Africa, Greece, Morocco, and South America — and how these global experiences shaped his creative vision.
💥 In this episode:
The story behind Once Upon a Time in Dubai
Building companies across France & the UAE
How global travel fuels creativity
Dubai as a rising cultural powerhouse
Innovation, storytelling & the future of entertainment
📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer
🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo
Connect with Stéphane Boukris
Instagram: @stephaneboukris | @ouatidubai
LinkedIn: Stéphane Boukris
Host: Rohit Khubchandani
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Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com