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Loving Kuwait is a podcast that highlights various things to do and places to go in Kuwait. Host Ayesha Kamal takes you along on her adventures as she discovers Kuwait. She also shares her conversations with various entrepreneurs, business owners, and hosts of local events to delve deeper and get to…

Ayesha Kamal

  • Jan 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 41m AVG DURATION
  • 55 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Loving Kuwait

Loving Kuwait: Season 4 Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 10:47


In this episode, the season 4 finale, I reflect on the many changes that have happened in Kuwait over the past year and also touch up on the different episodes that aired in both Season 3 and 4.

A Chat with Mohamed Abdelsalam: Food Box Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 48:57


In this episode, I chat with Mohamed Abdelsalam, founder and general manager of Food Box, which is an organization that has been helping various charity groups distribute food and essential goods to those in need around Kuwait.

A Chat with Dominique and Samar: Good Deed Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 74:17


In this episode, I chat with Dominique and Samar about their work with the Good Deed Squad.

A Chat with Maryam Alwazzan: One 4 All Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 65:44


In this episode, I chat with Maryam Alwazzan about her initiative One 4 All, which is an organization she created to help those in need in Kuwait.

A Chat with Rania Al-Nakib: On Being Transformative Citizens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 41:16


In this episode, I chat with Rania Al-Nakib, an assistant professor who teaches courses in education and human rights.

A Chat with Duna Al Mashaan: Developing a Culture of Collaboration among Educators in Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 57:31


In this episode, Duna and I chat about various aspects of education in Kuwait.

A Chat with Essra Albloushi: Life, Covid, and the Importance of Community

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 73:46


In this episode, I chat with Essra about how she coped with having Covid-19 and how her positive mindset played a significant role in her own healing.

Adventures with G: An Art Show During a Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 32:50


In this episode, Ghadah and I chat about our first Covid-19 adventure, which was her latest art show: Outfield/Shield.

Loving Kuwait: Season 4 Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:50


In this episode, host Ayesha Kamal introduces Season 4 of the Loving Kuwait podcast. 

Season 3 Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 18:01


In this episode, I wrap up season 3 and talk about how things are in Kuwait, 110 days since the lockdown began as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quarantine Voices: Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 96:26


In this episode, 29 personal stories are shared about how the lockdown in Kuwait, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected them.

Quarantine Voices: Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 57:18


In this episode, 20 personal stories are shared about how the lockdown in Kuwait, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected them.

A Chat with Dr. Shahad Al-Mutairi: Health Implications of COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 39:04


In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shahad Al-Mutairi about the health implications of COVID-19. We also discuss how the healthcare system has been working to provide proper care and treatment to the citizens and residents of Kuwait during this pandemic.

A Chat with Fatemah Al-Qadfan: Taking Care of our Mental Health during COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 32:04


In this episode, psychotherapist Fatemah Al-Qadfan and I chat about the different ways the changes we have had to make to our lifestyle because of COVID-19 can have an impact on our mental health.

Adventures with G: Speaking from a Distance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 35:05


An off-beat episode for an off-beat time. We're in the middle of a lockdown due to COVID-19 so Ghadah and I are practicing our social distancing by recording a virtual episode about how life has been with isolation, curfew, and coping with the unknown.

A Solo Episode: Reflections on Kuwait in the Middle of the COVID-19 Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 21:32


In this solo episode, I reflect on what has been happening both in Kuwait and around the world as we react to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19.

A Chat with Liam Glynn: The Project Training System

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 76:28


In this episode, I chat with Liam Glynn, founder of The Project Training System, about how he works with clients to help them move better and feel good.

A Chat with Rafael Portillo: Invisible Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 40:56


In this episode, I chat with Rafael about what inspired him to create his exhibition called Invisible Kuwait. 

Season 3 Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 9:07


In this episode, host Ayesha Kamal introduces Season 3 of the Loving Kuwait Podcast.

Season 2 Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 9:12


In this episode, I wrap up the second season of the podcast and highlight the different ways my guests work to build and strengthen community interactions.

Denka Happy Hour: Wrapping up 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 21:19


In this episode, my best friend and I look back at our 2019 goals and talk about how we want to approach the upcoming new year.

A Chat with Deema Alghunaim: Madeenah

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 35:49


In this episode, I chat with Deema about Madeenah, an interdisciplinary platform that curates cultural tours of Kuwait.

A Chat with Nadia, Maryam, and Tahani: AO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 51:00


In this episode, I chat with Nadia, Maryam, and Tahani about AO, an ethical lifestyle brand that they have created in Kuwait.

A Chat with Mariam Alshatti: Be

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 31:10


In this episode, I chat with Mariam about Be, a space for well-being in Kuwait.

A Chat with Aliss Shaanin: Save a Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 46:08


In this episode, I chat with Aliss about her foundation, Save a Soul, which focuses on helping animals in need.

A Chat with Louise: Visiting Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 29:02


In this episode, I chat with my friend Louise about her first visit to Kuwait. From sightseeing to socializing to shopping and eating, we talk about what we did and what her impressions were of her mini holiday in Kuwait.

A Chat with Elif Aygün: Sound of Beads

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 47:00


In this episode, I chat with Elif Aygün about Sound of Beads, a workshop she has created to introduce people to the world of beading and creating necklaces, malas, and prayer beads (and more).

A Chat with Filiz Türeç: The Long Table

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 50:25


In this episode, I chat with Filiz Türeç about her project The Long Table, which is a platform created to bring people together as they learn to cook different cuisines from around the world.

A Chat with Sahar and Hanan: Inspirational Hangouts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 45:47


In this episode, I chat with Sahar and Hanan about a platform they created for meaningful, thought-provoking conversations called Inspirational Hangouts.

A Chat with Farah Al-Nakib: Historian

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 59:14


In this episode, Kuwaiti historian Farah Al-Nakib and I chat about Kuwait's history, culture, and community.

Adventures with G: Save a Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 29:01


In this episode, Ghadah and I catch up after our summer and she elaborates on her experience fostering dogs from Save a Soul.

Denka Happy Hour: Back to School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 23:04


In this episode, my best friend and I catch up about our summers and talk to one of our favourite sessions - Back to School!

Season 2 Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 16:00


In this episode, host Ayesha Kamal gives a brief intro to Season 2 and answers the top 10 questions she's received about her podcast over the past few months. 

Season 1 Finale - Flashbacks

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 54:34


In this final episode of Season 1, host Ayesha shares some of her favourite clips of the season. From fitness experts to psychotherapists to artists and more, this show focuses on highlighting all the things there are to love in Kuwait.

Denka Happy Hour: Catching up on 2019 & Talking about JACC

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 22:00


In this episode, Rania and I check in with how 2019 has been going so far and we talk about one of the places we love in Kuwait – JAAC.

Adventures with G: Exploring Art Galleries and Creative Spaces in Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:05


In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about different art galleries and exhibition platforms around Kuwait.

A Chat with Victoria Hogg: Grit

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 69:23


In this episode, Victoria and I talk about her documentary Grit and her experience becoming a filmmaker.

A Chat with Seham Brito: Physiotherapy & Yoga, with a special focus on pre- and post-natal yoga, in Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 50:45


In this episode, Seham and I talk about her work as a physiotherapist and yoga instructor; we also talk about her pre-natal yoga coaching and how it can have a positive impact on expecting mothers.

A Chat with Faisal Ahmed: Budokon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 75:13


In this episode, Faisal and I talk about how his practice of martial arts, yoga, and Budokon work together in terms of shaping a person’s behavior, mindset, and overall attitude and perspective towards well-being. Faisal Ahmed is a Mix Movement Athlete who is passionate about self-improvement and Martial Arts. Faisal started his journey at a young age in martial arts and adopted yoga practice to improve and recover from the intensity of his consistent training. He is currently a student and a teacher of movement in its variations, such as Martial Arts, Yoga, Calisthenics, and Animal Locomotion. With over 10 years of consistent practice in different Martial Arts styles he holds numerous belts in different systems including a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Faisal is also a certified Coach and Yoga Teacher, and he is the first Certified Budokon Instructor in Kuwait. You can find Faisal on Instagram @FaisalH.Ahmed or reach him via email: FaisalHAhmed@gmail.com.  

A Chat with Besma Al-Qassar: WMF

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 62:11


In this episode, Besma and I talk about her initiative, Women Mentor Forum or WMF and what resources and opportunities it provides for women here in Kuwait.  

A Chat with Ibrahim Almazeedi: Mental Health Care in Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 72:18


In this episode, Ibrahim and I talk about the impact of mental health awareness and treatment on individuals as well as society as a whole.

A Chat with Reem Naqi: Alive Yoga

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 47:22


In this episode, my friend Reem and I talk about one of our favorite places in Kuwait – Alive Yoga.

Denka Happy Hour: International Women's Month & Qout Market

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 30:21


In this episode, Rania and I catch up and talk about the different ways we've been involved in International Women's Month as well as one of our favorite places to go during Kuwait's winter months: Qout Market.

A Chat with Shahed Alwadni: Wadani Art

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 31:55


In this episode, Shahed and I talk about her creation of Shalala Thoughts, what inspired her to become a cartoonist, and what messages she hopes to convey through her work.

A Chat with Muneera Alsharhan: Jewelry Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 42:21


In this episode, Muneera and I talk about what led her to create and design jewelry, her sources of creativity and inspiration, and how many of her designs represent her connection and affiliation to Kuwait. Muneera has a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design and a MA in Design: Jewellery from Central Saint Martins. Muneera received the Arab Woman’s Award for Young Designer in 2016 and the Sheriffs de Mode award in Paris in 2012.  You can see Muneera's work on her website: http://www.muneeraalsharhan.com/ You can also follow her on Instagram @mhsq8

A Chat with Reem AlAttal: Prints by Reem

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 37:43


In this episode, I talk to Reem AlAttal, a young Kuwaiti entrepreneur who designs various stationery items and home accessories that highlight both Kuwait and the Arabic language. Reem always knew that she wanted to be involved in creating something but wasn't sure exactly what to focus on. She started exploring this creative drive from a very young age, starting with making friendship bracelets in school and moving on to other types of accessories. Over the years she learned various skills: drawing, painting, embroidery, and even movie-making and photography. Although she is a Civil Engineer by profession, she knew she wanted to still feed her creative passion, which led her to start Prints by Reem in 2013. Her products have evolved over time, going from hand-painted prints to painted stationery and now to mass produced pieces. Her business continues to grow as does she in her exploration of new artistic designs and products. Here's how you can get in touch with Reem & purchase her work: Email: info@printsbyreem.com Instagram: @printsbyreem Twitter: @printsbyreem Local (Kuwait) orders: www.printsbyreem.com International orders: www.thouqi.com Booth location: Q Store, AlYaqout, Shuwaikh (opposite Mayar) Reem's products can also be found at: AlMakan, Paper & Nest, Q at The Yard, & The Reading Room

Adventures with G: National Day & Loving Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 17:37


In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about Kuwait's National Day celebrations and different ways to love Kuwait.

A Chat with Fatmah Al-Qadfan: Drama Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 44:41


In this episode, I talk with Fatmah Al-Qadfan about her practice of drama therapy in Kuwait.  Fatmah is a Registered Drama Therapist, under the North America Drama Therapy Association. She practices here in Kuwait and sees individuals and families for a range of mental health concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Drama therapy is an active and experiential approach that uses storytelling, role play and improvisation in the process of healing. You can get in touch with Fatmah via her Instagram account or her website:  Instagram: dramatherapykuwait Website: www.dramatherapykuwait.com

Adventures with G: The Cloth Souq (Souq Safat)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 20:44


In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about our trip to the Cloth Souq and why it’s one of the places we love in Kuwait. From the variety of colors and textures to the creative window displays, the Cloth Souq is a terrific place to wander around and be inspired. In addition to the goods that are being sold there, the architecture is also something to be admired. Built in the mid-1970s, Souq Safat (the complex that houses the different branches of the Cloth Souq), is an example of extensive in-situ concrete works. One of the main features of the market was its underground parking, which was revolutionary at that time. My father, architect Kamal Bhuiyan, was the on-site supervisor for the architectural restoration and renovation of Souq Safat after it was damaged in the 1991 war. He shares some of his observations of the market from an architectural perspective, some of which are mentioned in the episode, along with other points that will be further explored in a future episode.

A Chat with Fatima Juma: DISC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 55:28


In this episode, I talk with Fatima Juma, Operations manager of DISC Kuwait, about physiotherapy, self-care, and healing.

A Chat with Ahmad AlQadmani: Sidekick Kuwait

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 48:06


In this episode, I talk with Ahmad Al-Qadmani, a Black Belt Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Sidekick Academy here in Kuwait, about jiu-jitsu as a practice, a mindset, and a lifestyle.  

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