“My Mother Built It. I Refused to Let It Die” -Tamara Mosly

“My Mother Built It. I Refused to Let It Die” -Tamara Mosly

From The Mo Show Presented by BSF by Mo Islam

June 13, 2026 · 1h 19m · Season 6 · Episode 184

About this episode

Mo catches up with Tamara Mosly, who reflects on taking over her mother's business and the challenges of balancing legacy and modernity in Saudi Arabia.

Mo catches up with old friend Tamara Mosly who took over her mother’s 38-year-old business: Fantasy Party. What began as a family venture has evolved into one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognisable local brands, bringing joy to generations of children through events, gifts, toys, costumes, and celebrations.   Tamara reflects on her mother’s legacy of building and growing the business during a very different era in Saudi Arabia, in an industry that was once viewed rather unconventional. Together, Mo and Tamara explore the responsibilities of parenthood, the realities of burnout, and the ongoing journey of finding purpose, fulfillment, and joy in an ever-evolving world.   0:00 Intro 3:16 Facing Tradition as Women in Business 5:37 Lessons from a Strong Mother 7:43 Growing Up Saudi & Lebanese 9:41 School, Rebellion & Street Smarts 12:02 Applying to the Ivy League… and Getting Rejected 14:00 Growing Up Inside the Family Business 15:37 The Golden Era of Children’s Parties 20:02 Returning to Saudi Arabia During Vision 2030 21:27 Building the F1 Jeddah Guest Experience 22:26 Bringing the British Museum to Madinah 24:00 Witnessing Saudi Arabia’s Transformation Firsthand…

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Host: Mo Islam

Guest: Tamara Mosly

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Organizations: Fantasy Party

Places: Saudi Arabia, Lebanon

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