Podcasts about al jazeera media network

"Humility is a beautiful thing, but humility is also recognizing your ambitions. Its being self-aware and confident"- Eleisha Foon award-winning international journalist. Eleisha has over eight years of experience in television, online and radio. As a broadcasting professional she takes on many roles such as a reporter, writer, presenter and even as a film-maker - having directed and co-produced the The Gift of Life documentary. Starting out as an intern at NewsHub NZ, Eleisha has certainly paid her dues & shown her skills by swiftly taking on bigger and bigger roles. Moving from intern to an assignments editor assistant, then a reporter on The AM Show, next standing as the NZ Correspondent via RNZ for BBC News, and as a journalist for RNZ covering general news as well as being the first South Island based RNZ Pacific Journalist. Eleisha went abroad to work in the Middle East with Al Jazeera Media Network as a journalist reporting and producing international news. She's now in 2024 back as a senior reporter with RNZ. Having covered major stories including the Christchurch NZ mosque attacks, Pacific Island Forum, Queen Elizabeth's death, the 2023 FIFA World Cup, Wars & Natural disasters - Eleisha is understandably recognized as a dominant force in the industry with a depth of growing experience. Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #journalist #broadcasting #news #writer #storyteller #nz #newzealand #reporter #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa

A Al Jazeera publicou, em sua conta oficial de relações públicas no X, uma nota para tentar se descolar do “jornalista” Abdallah Aljamal, apontado pelas Forças de Defesa de Israel no domingo, 9, como um agente do Hamas que manteve em cativeiro três dos quatro reféns resgatados no sábado, 8.A emissora de TV do Catar, país que hospeda terroristas do grupo, referiu-se às pessoas sequestradas em território israelense em 7 de outubro de 2023 e levadas para a Faixa de Gaza como “prisioneiros”, buscando traçar uma equivalência com os prisioneiros palestinos em Israel, detidos e/ou condenados pelo cometimento de crimes.“A conta X do Ministério da Defesa de Israel e alguns sites israelenses citaram o nome de um jornalista palestino de Gaza chamado Abdallah Aljamal e afirmaram que ele trabalha com a Al-Jazeera e que seu nome estava ligado ao que aconteceu na libertação de quatro prisioneiros pelo exército israelense no centro da Faixa de Gaza no sábado.A Al Jazeera Media Network confirma que Abdallah Aljamal nunca trabalhou com a rede, mas contribuiu para um artigo de opinião em 2019, e que estas alegações são completamente infundadas", afirmou a emissora. Felipe Moura Brasil e Duda Teixeira comentam:Ser Antagonista é fiscalizar o poder. Apoie o jornalismo Vigilante:  https://bit.ly/planosdeassinatura   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp.  Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.   https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2S...   Ouça O Antagonista | Crusoé quando quiser nos principais aplicativos de podcast.  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br 

We talk Brand positioning, Marketing strategy and Advertising effectiveness.How important is brand compared to performance marketing?We even delve into how to stretch your budget further by pooling production costs and creating a year's worth of ads in one go!How can challenger brands position themselves for profitable growth?How can you build a big brand on a small budget?How can you get the impact of a TV campaign for a fraction of the cost?What's the biggest mistake small companies make with their marketing?A board level strategist for Fortune 10s, startups and nonprofits, Faisal Siddiqui is on a mission to make brand marketing more accountable and effective for all.A specialist in developing positioning strategies that perform he has over a decade of experience leading large-scale engagements in over 15 countries around the world.Faisal's clients include Royal Dutch Shell, ABB Formula E Racing, Waze, Al Jazeera Media Network, Turkish Airlines, Addiko, Samsung, Anglo American, Orange France-Telecom and Mubadala, the sovereign wealth fund of the UAE.Providing a global perspective on brand building, he has co-authored white papers with David Aaker, guest lectured on brand strategy at York University and has been quoted in the BBC, Marketing Magazine and American Marketplace, among others.Website: https://creativebusinesscompany.com/Twitter: @faisaldontbuntLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal siddiqui/

All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Liza Berger and Diane Eastabrook from McKnights Home Care for an in-depth discussion about McKnights Home Care and the home care industry. Liza Berger is editor of McKnight's Home Care, a two-year-old business-to-business brand for the home care industry. In this position, she oversees the brand's website (mcknightshomecare.com ) and daily e-newsletter, which offer legislative, regulatory, financial and clinical-related news and features related to the personal care, home health and hospice industries. Prior to her current position, she served as senior editor of sister brand McKnight's Long-Term Care News. She also has worked in custom publishing and for a daily newspaper. Diane Eastabrook is the staff writer for McKnight's Home Care Daily, covering home care, home health, hospice and hospital-at-home. Since joining MHC in March 2021, her work has been recognized by the Society of Business Publication Editors. Diane previously managed the Chicago bureau for PBS Nightly Business Report and was a correspondent for Al Jazeera Media Network. She is 2021 Columbia University Age Boom Academy fellow and a 2020 Journalist in Aging fellow from the Gerontological Society of America.

This week my trusted co-host Derek Upright welcomes journalist, content manager, copywriter, producer and stand-up comedian Sarah Harvard to State of the Arts. This Japanese-Moroccan "Jill-of-all-trades" has a natural gift for comedy. A Nobel Prize nominee once encouraged her to enter into the world of professional comedy and even offered to pay for her education in comedy, which Sarah declined. With a richly original style, she avoids watching comedians on video so she does not end up subconsciously mimicking them. By using comedy to address serious subject matters she uses humor to help people stay strong in the midst of difficulties. On stage she finds opportunity to joke about her own insecurities and struggles, making stand-up comedy a therapeutic outlet for this accomplished comic. Her impressive achievements include being a senior writer for Comic Relief US, executive producing/creative leading Nervous Laughter, being a digital editor for the Al Jazeera Media Network and receiving three bachelor's degrees; one of which is from Harvard University. She acquired talents for NBC, CBS, Netflix, HULU, HBO, CBS and Hollywood. With much admiration and awe, I am extremely proud to announce that the guest of honor this week is this successful, brilliant, hilarious, outrageous, down-to-earth and delightfully engaging comedy star.

Making the Media is on season break! While we're gearing up for season three, enjoy this favorite episode from earlier this year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September. S2E04: Moving the Media News never stops. And that is never more evident than when a major technology upgrade or station move is to take place. Going off-air is not an option, so how do you maintain your quality of service while delivering the infrastructure and new workflows you need for the future, and do that while moving your newsroom more than three-thousand miles? In this episode we focus on the key areas to consider for the newsroom of today and tomorrow. Our Guest This Episode Ali Husseini Ali is a seasoned TV executive with over 18 years of experience in broadcast business transformation and technology. He brings a wealth of expertise with particular strengths in areas such as transformation, mergers, centralization, business processes and both technical strategy and operational oversight. With an abundance of international experience, Ali has a strong understanding of various content generation, distribution models throughout America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Currently, Ali operates as Director of Broadcast Operations & Creative services at Fadaat Media, Al Araby Network, which he joined late 2019; his responsibilities include IT, broadcast engineering, broadcast IT, operations, information security & creative services. Prior to joining Fadaat Media Group, Ali oversaw numerous large-scale transformation activities during his 12 years with Al Jazeera Media Network where he served as the Chief Transformation Architect for the network, and where he held responsibility of broadcast operations expansions for multiple channels averaging $100M per project. With his contribution, Al Jazeera technical operations transformed from a mid-size broadcaster to a leader in the industry where they managed to deliver with his team of SME's the network locations in NY, DC, London, Beirut, and the channels at the HQ in Doha. More Resources For more on this topic, check out: What's Next – How Europe's major broadcasters are facing the future. MediaCentral | Collaborate – Avid's solution for story-centric news workflows. Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

Jeff Ballou '90 has reached some incredible heights as an award-winning journalist and currently serves as News Editor for the Al Jazeera Media Network's English language channel. In episode 20 of The People of Penn State, Jeff discusses the foundations of his passion for journalism, covering current events around the globe, how his love for Penn State started, and other topics. Accomplishment's of note include Jeff being the National Press Club's first elected international broadcaster. Likewise, he also became the first African-American-male President to lead the 114-year-old, 3,000-member, 110-employee storied private club. Jeff has been recognized by many bodies including the U.S. Congress, the City of Pittsburgh, the body that governs the Emmy awards, legacy news organizations such as the Associated Press the trade association for historically African American newspapers, The National Eagle Scout Association, his high school and collegiate alma maters.You can connect with Jeff on social media: Twitter: @jpballoujourn1Instagram: @Everylioncounts OR @jpballou LinkedIn: Jeff Ballou Timestamps: 0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:18 — Intro0:55 — Choosing Penn State5:25 — Involvement as a student and beyond9:45 — Diversifying THON 13:58 — Ad Read14:50 — Jeff's passion for journalism and media 19:00 — Day to day life as a news editor at Al Jazeera22:48 — Covering current events around the world and in the U.S.29:50 — Domestic issues in the U.S.34:45 — Lightning Round Q&A 40:55 — Outro42:15 — Alma Mater Close

Shireen, for every Palestinian journalist and for every Arab journalist, is a model we lost today,” Al Jazeera journalist Tamer Mishal said. “The tragic pictures that we saw on social media, shot in the head, show that it came from an Israeli sniper who fired a bullet directly at her.”“Till the very last second, Shireen Abu Akleh was professional and persevering,” he added.The last message Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was an email at 6:13am in which she wrote: “Occupation forces storm Jenin and besiege a house in the Jabriyat neighbourhood. On the way there, I will bring you news as soon as the picture becomes clear.”Al Jazeera Media Network called on the international community hold the Israeli occupation forces accountable for their “intentional targeting and killing” of Abu Akleh.Al Jazeera's Nida Ibrahim reports from Al Jazeera Bureau in the Palestinian city of Ramallah.

Abood is an actor on a popular TV show (About Cinema/عن السينما) on the Al Jazeera Media Network. The conversation kicks off with an in-depth look at personality. What was the process of being cast for the show? What it's like being on set? What are some valuable things he's learned along the way? All this and more on the episode. Abood also shares an interesting perspective on what the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach us about life and the importance of resilience. Including life wisdom by our coach Tacio Carneiro that impacted his life. Near the end, we have a difficult conversation on mental health. Why is it so hard for men to express their emotions? Let's start having these discussions! It was a raw and insightful conversation with a talented and self-aware guy. If you want to support the podcast, consider sharing it with a friend! Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay updated on a new episode every Thursday. Contact: Email: curatedadviceonbetterliving@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekhaledsoltan/ Relevant Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkye9ohYQ4Q7D2eD1wIjUQ https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12358304/?ref_=m_nm_knf_i1 https://m.imdb.com/name/nm11595579/?ref_=tt_mv

If you are a regular listener of Camera Ready & Abel - and I hope you are! - you know that getting unstuck and stepping out of the messy middle are recurring themes. This often requires audacity, the willingness to take bold risks. My guest for this episode, Zahra Rasool, is a two-time Emmy nominated director, writer, producer and media entrepreneur working at the intersection of storytelling and innovation. Zahra bravely and boldly move from Mumbai to the United States at the age of 19 - where she had no family and knew no one - to pursue her dreams. Her natural curiosity and strong sense of self have guided her ever since. In May 2017, Zahra created and launched a media innovation and storytelling studio, AJ Contrast, part of Al Jazeera Media Network. Still Here, her documentary about incarceration and gentrification in Harlem premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.  Zahra was awarded a Gracie for Best National Online Producer by the Alliance of Women in Media Foundation (2021) and her films have been screened at over 40 international film festivals including at Sundance, Sheffield DocFest and Berlinale. Follow Zarha on instagram at @xaara @ajcontrast and on twitter @RXahra @ajcontrast

The Commercially Savvy LawyerOur guest in this episode of Do You Ever Wonder is Sonya Shaykhoun, a New York  attorney, Manhattan native and resident, and attorney lynchpin between Western and Middle Eastern markets.She developed keen contract negotiation and drafting skills. working on cutting-edge million and billion-dollar projects when at multinational and global companies like Orbit Communications Company in Bahrain (which later merged with Showtime and became OSN in Dubai), Al Jazeera Media Network, and Qatar Airways in Doha, Qatar.After working for global companies from 2004 to 2019 in Bahrain and Qatar, Sonya returned to NYC in 2019 to set up her own solo practice, She is a multilingual specialist in cross-border transactions; tech, media, telecoms, & satellites; aviation; high-value contracts; anti-corruption, governance, & compliance and, for any company seeking to begin doing business in the Middle East or work some of the kinks out of a currently ongoing project, Sonya is a go-to resource.More than that, however, and what drew me to ask Sonya on as a guest, she is the author of a fantastic newsletter The Commercially Savvy Lawyer that speaks to many useful, interesting and thought provoking topics.Recent examples covered in our discussion today includes a look at corporate sabotage, the art of listening and finally an article that asks the question, do you have what it takes to be a commercial attorney?You can reach Sonya here, shaykhoun@protonmail.com, and here, (929) 408-4531 ____________________________________________Do You Ever Wonder? is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service.Hallmark Abstract Service...You Buy, We Protect!What's your favorite podcast platform? Do You Ever Wonder? is on there!Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1589834260Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/29rcULIGYPoa2k1SL1nfebGoogle : https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODYyOTg2LnJzcw==Amazon : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5824f1cf-0719-4617-b874-e9ff1f38456e/do-you-ever-wonder-with-your-host-mike-haltmanStitcher Podcasts : https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=657987iHeart Radio : https://iheart.com/podcast/90144298/Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/do-you-ever-wonderwith-your-host-mike-haltman/PC:78342

S2E04: Moving the Media News never stops. And that is never more evident than when a major technology upgrade or station move is to take place. Going off-air is not an option, so how do you maintain your quality of service while delivering the infrastructure and new workflows you need for the future, and do that while moving your newsroom more than three-thousand miles? In this episode we focus on the key areas to consider for the newsroom of today and tomorrow. Our Guest This Episode Ali Husseini Ali is a seasoned TV executive with over 18 years of experience in broadcast business transformation and technology. He brings a wealth of expertise with particular strengths in areas such as transformation, mergers, centralization, business processes and both technical strategy and operational oversight. With an abundance of international experience, Ali has a strong understanding of various content generation, distribution models throughout America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Currently, Ali operates as Director of Broadcast Operations & Creative services at Fadaat Media, Al Araby Network, which he joined late 2019; his responsibilities include IT, broadcast engineering, broadcast IT, operations, information security & creative services. Prior to joining Fadaat Media Group, Ali oversaw numerous large-scale transformation activities during his 12 years with Al Jazeera Media Network where he served as the Chief Transformation Architect for the network, and where he held responsibility of broadcast operations expansions for multiple channels averaging $100M per project. With his contribution, Al Jazeera technical operations transformed from a mid-size broadcaster to a leader in the industry where they managed to deliver with his team of SME's the network locations in NY, DC, London, Beirut, and the channels at the HQ in Doha. More Resources For more on this topic, check out: What's Next – How Europe's major broadcasters are facing the future. MediaCentral | Collaborate – Avid's solution for story-centric news workflows. Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

The Al Jazeera Media Network started out with a bold goal: to be the voice of the voiceless. As it marks its 25th anniversary, what does the future hold for the network? And how has the media landscape changed over the years?  Join host Adrian Finighan. With guests:  Khalid Albaih - Sudanese Political cartoonist.  Daoud Kuttab - Journalist & Board Member of the International Press Institute. Scott Lucas - Political Analyst, University of Birmingham.

Alvin laments the death of George Floyd—another of many black Americans killed by police—and calls for repentance and action.1 John 1:9 (ESV)9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.‘The Death of George Floyd’ The New Yorker‘George Floyd: Black man dies after US police pin him to ground’ Al Jazeera Media Network

A political adviser and social entrepreneur based in Washington, DC, Rina has been nationally-recognized as a political insider and astute businesswoman. Prior to launching Rilax Strategies – a government and public affairs practice – she served as a senior staffer to two Republican Members of U.S. Congress. Her expertise includes speech-writing, building winning strategies for political campaigns at all levels of government, and serving as a government and public affairs consultant to a wide-range of domestic and international corporations, including start-up ventures. She is the creative force behind LoomUS, a civic renewal initiative launching in the summer of 2020. She is a Co-Founder of Women's Public Leadership Network and Catalyst PAC. She is a fervent advocate for electing and appointing more women to positions at all levels of U.S. government; as such, she is currently an Adviser to "VoteRunLead"and "Running Start" as well a Board of Directors member for "RepresentWomen" and "Republican Women for Progress." She offers analysis and commentary each week on MSNBC and Al Jazeera Media Network, and she is a senior panelist on PBS' "To The Contrary" news program -- the only all-women news Sunday show in the nation. Rina was elected as a Delegate from Washington, DC to the RNC 2016 Convention; however, due to anti-Trump remarks she made in the national media, her local party and the convention's credentials committee unjustly denied her access to be seated on the convention floor. Before an independent tribunal within the Republican National Committee ruled in her favor and subsequently reinstated her as a Delegate, Rina's controversial story was highlighted multiple times in publications ranging from Politico to The Washington Post. She most recently served as Chief Spokesperson and Strategic Adviser for 2016 Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin. Rina was a 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and belongs to the American Enterprise Institute's Leadership Network as well as the Meridian International Center's Global Leadership Council. She is the proud daughter immigrants from Uganda and India, and is a native of West Virginia. Rina and her husband reside in the Washington, DC area with their daughters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/liana-zavo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liana-zavo/support

Magid Magid may have lived the most unconventional journey to politics there is. After leaving Somalia as a refugee, he arrived at Britain at the tender age of 5. After schooling and working long shifts at factories for cash, Magid eventually enrolled into university to study Aquatic Zoology. Apart from an exotic degree, Magid got a lot out of his time at university. He found a voice to speak out for things he believed in passionately, and eventually got elected as the President of the University Union. A strong believer in principle over politics, Magid joined the Greens party and quickly became an active member. Before he knew it, he would be elected as the youngest Lord Mayor of Sheffield (with quite a fancy inauguration). We trace Magid's journey and the challenges he's faced as a proud Muslim in politics. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit toledosociety.com for more info.

Arguably the forerunner in Islamic related design across the world, Peter Gould's journey is fascinating on both a personal and business level. By the time Peter hit university, he discovered two crucial things that would inform his work to come; his passion for design and his belief in Islam. Instead of working at a corporate firm to channel his design talents, Peter took the road less travelled by and started his own design agency from scratch. From here on, Peter worked with some of the biggest brands in and out of the Muslim World - from icons like Sami Yusuf to brands like Emirates Park Zoo and Colgate. Alongside servicing major clients, Peter is now working on some projects of his own. In the episode, Peter walks us through the journey that finally culminated in his most recent project, Zileej - a design agency creating the next generation of meaningful toys, games and creative experiences for the Muslim World. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit toledosociety.com for more info.

If there is anyone who has walked the world through his career, its Shahed Amanullah. He's worked at several major engineer firms, at the World Bank, in real estate development and a in the US State Department. But these jobs have only been in between what Shahed is truly passionate about - creating, leading and supporting impactful start-ups. A Silicon Valley native, he founded Zabihah.com - a Yelp for Muslims (before Yelp was a thing), Zakatify - an app changing the way we do Zakat and is currently the founder and CTO of Affinis Labs. We cover all bases with Shahed - from Muslims in Silicon Valley, to what makes a successful start-up and how Muslims should approach business today. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit ToledoSociety.com for more info.

Recent times have seen massive strides in Muslim mental health awareness. The ways in which we understand wellness have shifted a great deal and it's increasingly clear that mental illness is not to be pushed under the rug. However, we often don't hear of the individuals who tirelessly work on the ground to create this awareness. One such personality is Hanan Dover: Vice President of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists and a Founder of PsychCentral. Hanan’s fight against the taboos and superstitions surrounding Muslim mental health, alongside the struggles of being an outspoken Muslim woman, mother and community leader (who's on her fifth degree and counting!), Hanan's story is nothing short of inspiring.   The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit ToledoSociety.com for more info.

Riyaad Minty grew up in a South Africa just recovering from decades of oppressive apartheid. With a keen interest in human rights in a post 9/11 world, Riyaad chose to do a Law degree at university; but only for so long. With a vision in mind and a company to build, Riyaad dropped out of university after his first year of study. Starting off in the animated greeting cards and ringtones industry (back when it was revolutionary, that is), Riyaad eventually moved to Doha to pursue an e-marketing role at Al Jazeera. Through a mixture of pure genius, a desire for impact and a deep spiritual drive, Riyaad went from the junior no one had time for to the man that would play a major role in bringing AJ+ to the world; a purely digital news outlet that has changed the way humans consume news. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit toledosociety.com for more info.

Abandoned by her father at six, Naz's family was jumping from squalor to squalor and living meal to meal. Far from a normal upbringing, she was sent to Pakistan at 12, to protect her from the man sexually exploiting her mother over a mortgage. She was forced into an abusive marriage at 15, and upon return to the UK, was beholden to her mother killing her abuser. From here on, Naz was thwarted into a life juggling between campaigning for her mother's rights, visiting solicitors, working odd jobs and raising her younger siblings. We sit with Naz and hear of the incredible set of events which took her from homeless, abused and uneducated, to eventually gaining a sweeping victory over George Galloway as the Member for Bradford West. If there is any story that embodies true perseverance, it is this one. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit toledosociety.com for more info

Mufti Menk is arguably the most popular and renowned Mufti on the planet. Having been in the 'Top 500 Most Influential Muslims' list 6 years in a row, his name and online lectures are a staple in millions of Muslim households. To no surprise, we learn the Mufti was reading the Quran at the tender age of 3 and memorised it cover-to-cover by 11 (yes, you read those numbers right). A fast-tracked upbringing was just the beginning; after being enrolled (somewhat a surprise to him) into Madina University, Ismail Menk began on a journey of hardship, enlightenment, struggle and joy. We trace the Mufti's journey from childhood in a Christian school, to early medical career aspirations, studying abroad and a difficult divorce - all of which made the Islamic Scholar we know as Mufti Menk. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+.

There are few Muslims who can say they had a seat at the President's table, and Dalia Mogahed is one of those rare few. An Egyptian American at the forefront of Muslim Activism for over a decade, Dalia's journey has seen her lecturing at colleges, training law enforcement and eventually, advising the Obama Administration. We trace Dalia's life from a normal Egyptian American childhood to the banality of corporate life up until an event that radically changed the fabric of American society: 9/11. We dig deeper to uncover an inspiring mix of spirituality, hope, desperation and wisdom that drive Dalia to navigating the perplexing maze that is the life of an American Muslim. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+. Visit ToledoSociety.com to make a contribution and for more information.

Haroon Meer grew up in the tail end of Apartheid South Africa, but his future was far from bleak. After almost two decades in information security (and playing a lot of pool!), Haroon founded Thinkst, a start-up responsible for bringing Canary to the world, a cyber-security honeypot used by some of the biggest tech giants in the world including Slack and Etsy. In this interview we reflect on Haroon’s journey that saw him consulting NATO, sleeping on the Quantico base, and everything in between. What does it take to become an authority in one field? Haroon’s experience draws us closer to answering that question. The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+.

The Transit Lounge chronicles the journeys of people who’ve had a considerable impact on the Muslim world. In season 1, we hear from successful entrepreneurs, academics, scholars and politicians. Hosted by Mohamad Zaoud, each episode explores the highs and lows of our guests, and tackles the question of our time - what does it take to find balance when living a contemporary Muslim life. Mohamad Zaoud is a brand enthusiast and consults businesses and NGOs on brand & growth strategies. He’s currently the Manager of Digital Growth – EMEA, and formerly Head of Marketing MENA, at Al Jazeera Media Network where he’s worked on flagship brands including Al Jazeera and AJ+.

HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Mostefa Souag, Acting Director General of Al Jazeera. The news network was launched in Qatar in 1996 it had a seismic impact on the media landscape in the Middle East. Here was an Arab broadcaster refusing to play by local rules: ambitious, punchy and provocative in its coverage of the region and the world. Two decades on, it seems that patience is wearing thin in much of the Arab world. Saudi Arabia and its closest allies recently demanded Qatar close the network down. Does Al Jazeera have a future?

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Mostefa Souag, Acting Director General of Al Jazeera. The news network was launched in Qatar in 1996 it had a seismic impact on the media landscape in the Middle East. Here was an Arab broadcaster refusing to play by local rules: ambitious, punchy and provocative in its coverage of the region and the world. Two decades on, it seems that patience is wearing thin in much of the Arab world. Saudi Arabia and its closest allies recently demanded Qatar close the network down. Does Al Jazeera have a future?

In Black America producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Jeff Ballou, News Editor at Al Jazeera Media Network and the 110th President of the National Press Club. He is also the first African American president of the Club.

As Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network from 2008 to 2011, Wadah Khanfar was in a unique position to observe war, uprisings and revolution in one of the most turbulent regions in the world, the Middle East. He is now President of Al Sharq Forum, an independent think-tank dedicated to developing long-term strategies for political development, social justice and economic prosperity of the people of the Middle East. Wadah Khanfar joins Sydney Ideas for a conversation about the rapidly evolving nature of our news consumption, its relationship to the complex world of political strategy and diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa, and the complexities of identity and representation in this situation. Response by Zainab Jasim, PhD student at the University of Sydney, researching aspects of Al-Jazeera's coverage of the Arab Spring. Co-presented by the Department of Arabic Language and Cultures and the National Centre for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney Presented by Sydney Ideas on 16 March 2017: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/wadah_khanfar.shtml