In this episode, Richard Fitzgerald, the mastermind behind Lovin Dubai and Augustus Media, shares invaluable insights every leader needs to hear. ✅Learn how to overcome the toughest challenges in leadership ✅ Discover strategies for growing a successful business from the ground up ✅ Understand the realities of the loneliness in leadership & how to navigate it ✅ Hear Richard’s predictions for the future of social media over the next 5 years and much more..

It is my honor and privilege to present the latest episode of the show where I’m joined by Richard Fitzgerald, Founder and CEO of Augustus Media, an award-winning media company based in the Middle East. In the exclusive interview, Richard shared his key insights on starting a brand, creating a strong foundation of credibility, how to build a dream team, and much more. Listen to the full interview on Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa, out now!

CHEKD Podcast: “Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Richard FitzGerald, the visionary founder of Lovin Dubai. Richard shares his inspiring journey from England to the MENA region, detailing the challenges he faced in establishing Lovin Dubai.

Discover how he overcame obstacles, built a successful media brand, and is now revolutionizing the media landscape in the Gulf region. We delve into the development of the Gulf, discussing its rapid growth, opportunities, and future potential. Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation that highlights resilience, innovation, and the dynamic evolution of the media industry in the MENA region.”

Topics Covered:

• Richard FitzGerald’s journey from England to Dubai Founding Lovin Dubai and the challenges faced
• The development and growth of the Gulf region Media innovation in the MENA region 

In this episode, Richard Fitzgerald, the CEO and founder of Augustus Media, discussed his journey in starting Lovin’ Dubai and the media landscape in the region. He emphasized the importance of embracing new media platforms and using AI as a tool rather than fearing it. He also shared insights on personal finance and encouraged a mindset of continuous learning and taking control of investments.

In this episode of The Alpha Talks, we dive into the dynamic world of Richard Fitzgerald, a visionary leader and media mogul reshaping the landscape of modern media in the Middle East. As the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, Richard has been at the forefront of digital storytelling, creating platforms like Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV that have captured the hearts and minds of millions. Richard unveils the essence of his drive, from his roots in Ireland to becoming a pivotal figure in the UAE and KSA’s media scene. Discover the inception of Augustus Media, a venture that emerged from a passion for storytelling and a desire to innovate within the evolving media ecosystem. Richard shares the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Lovin Dubai and how embracing change has been crucial in navigating the media’s shifting tides since 2017. Dive deeper into Richard’s philosophy of success, a blend of tenacity, velocity, and ingenuity, and learn how these values fuel both his professional achievements and personal endeavors, such as completing Ironman races. Richard’s narrative is a testament to the power of mental toughness, the importance of showing up, and the role of an Alpha in today’s world.

Richard Fitzgerald is the Founder & CEO of Augustus Media that has brands like Lovin’ Dubai, Lovin’ Saudi, Smashi TV and more. His company is on mission to become the preferred modern media company in the Arab world, by consistently delivering innovative and groundbreaking media. Richard is innovating the way information and media is shared and what it really means to be a “media company” in this day and age. He’s navigating unchartered territory in the Arab world! Richard is an extremely hard worker and he discusses how he manages his stamina on the show. It’s also clear that Richard is an extremely deep thinker and has an interesting perspective on many topics that we discuss on the show (emotional intelligence, managing conflict, balancing speed & expectations and much, much more). We debated the merits of being in the details as opposed to delegating, and whether or not they’re mutually exclusive. I heard Richard say: – Knowledge & learning compound – Showing up matters, even when you’re not feeling your best – Be in the business & the weeds, even as the company scales – Find mentors and coaches at the right time, as and when you need them – Always be aggressive in mindset but just be rationale about the expectations