EP14- Massive changes in Dubai & Saudi Arabia, coaching for 10 years

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In this episode of Stump Station, Sponsored Pocarisweat Instagram: @pocarisweatme I sit down with Sulayman — athlete, performance & health coach, and one of Dubai’s most recognizable fitness content creators. From competing in sport to building a coaching business in the Middle East, Sulayman has experienced the grind of training, the pressure of competition, and the wild ride of going viral in the fitness industry. We dive into: His background: who Sulayman is and what first pulled him into fitness and competition The moment he shifted from being a competitor to focusing on coaching and creating content Why he started helping people online and what makes his coaching style different in a city full of trainers The power of social media: his viral moments, what it takes to stand out in the crowded fitness industry, and whether creating content can actually become a full-time career The Dubai fitness scene: how it’s evolving, how it compares to Saudi Arabia, and what the general public really needs to focus on to improve their health Practical advice for the busy 9–5 businessman who wants to take control of his health despite work and lifestyle pressures The challenges of staying disciplined in Dubai’s distraction-heavy environment — restaurants, nightlife, social life — and how to build habits that stick His future plans: competitions, coaching, scaling content, and how he wants to inspire the next generation of fitness professionals A powerful reflection on legacy: what he wants his kids to see when they look back at his journey online one day We also wrap up with a fun quick-fire round where Sulayman shares his favorite exercise, cheat meal, underrated fitness tip, the social media trend he wishes would disappear, who inspires him right now, and the one quote he lives by. This episode is a deep look at what it means to build a fitness career in today’s world — balancing passion, coaching, content creation, and the realities of making a living in the industry. Whether you’re an athlete, an aspiring coach, or j