Mohammed Mostafa: The Triple Threat Who Conquered Football, Film & Business (And Battled Depression)

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In this episode of the Stripping Off podcast, Matt Haycox sits down with Mohammed Mostafa, a self-described "triple threat" excelling in football, acting, and entrepreneurship, who is also half English and half Emirati. Mostafa shares his incredible journey, from battling injuries in professional football in Ireland to navigating the complexities of a fifth-generation family business.

He discusses the decision to "find his own feet" outside the family business, leading him to open a unique gym at 20, and later, to pursue an acting career, culminating in a role in the Apple TV+ series "Hijack". Mostafa delves into the world of product placement in film, and how his agency, Versatile Synergy, is fostering local talent and attracting international productions to the UAE. 

He also opens up about his personal struggles with depression and how yoga became a transformative practice, ultimately shaping his philosophy of continuous learning and positive impact. 

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Who Is Mohammed Mostafa?
0:29 – Identity, Purpose & The Bigger Picture
6:40 – From Football Dreams to Life Lessons
12:12 – Born to Be an Entrepreneur
17:56 – Real World vs Uni Life
19:57 – How Acting Became His Calling
27:54 – Product Placement Power Moves
32:36 – Building Versatile Synergy
34:22 – Juggling Multiple Businesses
36:40 – Why Bali Changed Everything
44:55 – Finding Focus & Family Business Truths
49:42 – Yoga, Depression & Mental Health Struggles
54:34 – His Legacy & Final Words

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