{"podcast":{"title":"Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge","slug":"made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354","podcast_index_feed_id":1158354,"rss_url":"https://spencerlodge.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://spencerlodge.tv/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/c/3/a/0c3a03e060af42aad959afa2a1bf1c87/podcast_artwork.png","author":"Spencer Lodge","episode_count":407,"summary":"Formerly the Unscripted Podcast with Spencer Lodge Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality. Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural icons and creative disruptors. But this isn't just about their success. It's about the journey - the risks they took, the challenges they faced and the moments that defined them. It's about the unique magic of Dubai: a place where ambition meets opportunity, where cultures from around the world collide to create something truly special and where anything feels possible. Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for your next big move, someone curious about life in the UAE or simply in need of inspiration, Made in Dubai is your invitation to step inside this vibrant city…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T10:19:15.992091+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354"},"episode":{"title":"#398 Katy Keenan, CEO of BCCD, on Rebuilding and Why Success in the UAE Takes Longer Than You Think","slug":"398-katy-keenan-ceo-of-bccd-on-rebuilding-and-why-success-in-the-uae-takes-longer-than-you-think","published_at":"2026-05-18T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354/398-katy-keenan-ceo-of-bccd-on-rebuilding-and-why-success-in-the-uae-takes-longer-than-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354","url":"https://spencerlodge.libsyn.com/398-katy-keenan-ceo-of-bccd-on-rebuilding-and-why-success-in-the-uae-takes-longer-than-you-think","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/spencerlodge/Full_Audio_-_Katy_Keenan_-_Made_in_Dubai-.mp3?dest-id=974060","summary":"Katy Keenan has turned the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai into one of the most respected business communities in the UAE 1,200 members across 29 sectors, a board that's now 50% women, record profits donated to charity, a 98% satisfaction rating, and a LinkedIn following that grew from 6,000 to nearly 33,000 with no marketing budget whatsoever. Just authentic storytelling, genuine relationships, and a woman who remembers every person she's ever met. Katy was bullied at school. She spent her Saturdays caring for severely disabled children. She's supported women escaping domestic violence, trailing spouses who've lost their professional identity, and menopausal women being quietly pushed out of the workforce. Her hairdresser told her at age seven: \"No matter how happy you are, always have your own money.\" She's never forgotten it, and she tells her daughters the same thing. This is one of those conversations that moves between the boardroom and kitchen table, between hard business reality and the kind of honest human warmth you rarely get from a leader of her calibre . Y ou get a masterclass on what it actually takes to build something real in Dubai and why the people who dismiss this city from afar are the ones who wouldn't have made it here anyway. Timestamps: 0:00 – Why Spencer hates networking and what the Chamber is actually for 2:22 – The secret sales team: how the Chamber coaches members who hate selling themselves 5:38 – Her first day: the numbers were dire, the board wasn't diverse, she nearly walked 7:25 – From 13% to 50% female board and why diversity has to be earned, not forced 9:26 – Speed networking with a 3–5 week wait list: what that tells you about Dubai right now 12:18 – The old boys' club conversation: gender events, merit, and the allies that actua…","meta_description":"Katy Keenan has turned the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai into one of the most respected business communities in the UAE 1,200 members across 29 sector…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4966,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354/episodes/398-katy-keenan-ceo-of-bccd-on-rebuilding-and-why-success-in-the-uae-takes-longer-than-you-think/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-in-dubai-with-spencer-lodge-1158354/398-katy-keenan-ceo-of-bccd-on-rebuilding-and-why-success-in-the-uae-takes-longer-than-you-think.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}