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Rawan Roshni is in conversation to discuss the recent ceasefire announcement affecting Palestine and offers a poignant and emotional reflection on the situation. She shares stories from her displaced Palestinian heritage, detailing her family's survival and the ongoing trauma faced by Palestinians. We explore the healing modalities of sound, music, and the human voice and listen to two of her newest live pieces of music and poetry, “Al-Tuyoor: Messages from the Birds” and “Prophecy of Remembrance”. Rawan Roshni is a Palestinian/Balkan, Global Citizen, Arab Woman, based in Jordan. She uses her voice as an Artivist through her singing/songwriting and facilitation of brave spaces focusing her work in the SWANA region. She has co-founded multiple interfaith and world music projects and most recently has been touring her solo tri-lingual live-looping Music & Poetry performance Al-Tuyoor: Messages from the Birds for 2 years across 7 countries and counting! Her facilitation work over the past decade has ranged from issues such as conflict transformation, collective liberation, catalyzing community, emotional processing tools, conscious relating, consent and more! She fuses Sound, Movement and Intuitive Rituals as tools in her work, bringing elements such as group singing, sound work through vocalization, whirling dance, and intentional nature-based practices. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Emotional Reactions to Ceasefire 01:38 Mixed Feelings and Skepticism 04:01 Personal Connection to Palestine 05:17 Family History and Displacement 09:21 Art and Music as Healing 11:43 The Power of the Human Voice 12:38 Artivism and Activism 19:20 “Prophecy of Rememberance” (song) 38:07 Birds as Messengers 57:50 Future Projects and Closing Remarks Resources: Website Instagram Nada Bramha Aboriginal Song Lines “Conference of the Birds” by Manṭiq-uṭ-Ṭayr Sacred Activism Course at Tamera Sacred Activism Course in Montenegro Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Andrea Emily Stumpf shares the extraordinary story of documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother, Sayyida Salma, the first Arab woman to publish memoirs. We delve into her groundbreaking life, from defying cultural norms in the 19th century to her marriage to a German man, and her lasting impact on Arab and women's studies.Andrea also discusses her collaborative translation effort with her German-born mother, bridging cultural gaps to preserve Sayyida Salma's authentic voice. From the challenges of self-publishing to the creative freedom it offers, this episode explores the historical and personal motivations behind bringing her books Memoirs of an Arabian Princess and Letters to the Homeland to a wider audience.Have a comment? Text me!Support the show****************************************************************************➡️

As a global executive and team coach, Jihane Labib empowers corporate leaders and teams to enhance their collaboration, strategic impact and performance, while nurturing their well-being and inspiration, since 2009. Jihane Labib works in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and her clients list includes global and Middle-Eastern companies - international banks, hi-tech industries, FMCG and ‘big 4' consultancies. Jihane Labib partners with C-Suite & Executive, she develops innovative Coaching programs for Leader/ Manager and Millennials, she is also Coaching Teams for Cultural Change. Along her corporate career, Jihane Labib led marketing functions at multinational companies in the telecommunication, medias and pharmaceutical industries. Jihane Labib is the first coach in the North African region and Francophone Africa to be awarded the ‘Master Certified Coach' credential and 1st Arab coach to be elected as a Global Board Director by the International Coaching Federation. Jihane Labib holds an MBA, a Master in Governance & Human Resources and speaks Arabic, French, English. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihanelabib/

Sophia Khalifa, an engineer, working on AI at Amazon AWS, has a story we need to hear. Sophia is a muslim Bedouin Arab,  born and raised in Israel. In Sophia's culture and community,  girls traditionally do not receive an education, but Israeli policies mandating schooling for all children, changed her entire life. Sophia graduated from Tel Aviv University with a BS in Electrical Engineering, moved to the US, worked as an engineer for Intel, received her MBA from Stanford, and started working at Amazon leading trust and safety for generative AI. SInce October 7, Sophia's life changed again when she added activism to areas where she excels.    Sophia says, “ ​​if ​Israel ​was ​not ​established, ​I ​probably ​would ​be, ​ ​illiterate, ​married ​to ​my ​cousin ​and ​herding ​sheep, ​somewhere ​in ​Galilee. ​Because ​that ​was ​ ​generation ​after ​generation. ​That's ​the ​culture ​that ​we ​had ​but ​Israel ​actually ​up ​leveled ​the ​field ​for ​the ​Arabs. ​And ​if ​you ​look ​at ​the ​number ​of ​like ​20% ​of ​the ​population ​of ​citizens ​and ​the ​population ​in ​Israel ​are ​Arabs. ​Most ​of ​them ​are ​Muslims. ​ And ​in ​universities ​today, ​the ​percent ​of ​Arabs ​pursuing ​bachelor ​degree ​is ​20%, ​same ​as ​their ​percent ​of ​the ​population.”   As a muslim Arab who grew up in Israel straddling two cultures, Sophia speaks from first hand experience about the  cultural divisions in Israel. In our conversation, Sophia dispels the damaging lies against Israel as an apartheid state guilty of genocide and oppressing Arabs. Sophia breaks down how each of these lies is absurdly false and how the repulsive jew hatred that is poisoning our society and hijacking the social justice movement should concern all of us. Sophia tells us that the real problem is not Israel vs Hamas, it is the western world vs. radical Islam.    Sophia emphasizes the importance of identifying Islamist antisemitism, and the need for honest conversation about this global threat. Sophia says, “​The ​second ​part ​of ​the ​medina ​and ​the ​jihad ​is ​actually ​a ​political ​movement ​ ​that ​has ideology, ​and ​all ​ideologies ​have ​some ​utopia ​of ​what ​the ​society ​should ​be. ​And ​according ​to ​the ​islamist utopia  ​is ​you ​should ​have ​the ​Sharia ​law. ​All ​should ​be ​abiding ​by ​the ​Sharia ​law. ​You're ​either ​muslim ​or ​you're an ​infidel. ​And ​if ​you're ​infidel, ​you ​don't ​deserve ​to ​live. ​So ​we ​really ​need ​to ​understand ​what's ​happening ​here.”   When we talked about those who try to attack Sophia's honesty  because her experience doesn't match up with the story they believe about Israel, Sophia had wise words, “first ​they ​try ​to ​spread ​lies. ​ ​And ​then ​when ​you're ​able ​to ​fight ​against ​it ​because ​you're ​sharing ​the ​facts, ​the ​truth, ​then ​they ​try ​to ​discredit ​you.”   Must Read Quotes from this episode: “​​And ​then ​I ​think ​that ​as ​long ​as ​you're ​using ​this ​social ​justice ​language, ​you ​are ​kind ​of ​like ​protected, ​you ​are ​righteous,  ​and ​then ​that ​gives ​you ​the ​legitimacy ​to ​say ​anything. ​But ​no ​one ​comes ​and ​tries ​to ​question ​what ​you're ​saying. And ​what ​is ​happening ​is ​that ​we ​have ​the, ​•, ​islamist, ​anti ​Semitism. ​And ​I'm ​not ​saying ​Muslim. ​I'm ​saying ​islamist, ​extreme ​Islam, ​antisemitism ​that ​is ​exploiting ​that ​language ​and ​using ​that” “​They ​try ​to ​be ​for ​the ​oppressed, ​for ​women's ​rights, ​for ​LGBTQ ​rights ​and ​all ​that they're ​trying ​to ​be ​on ​the ​right ​side ​of ​history. So ​they ​hear ​that ​social ​justice ​lingo ​about ​like, ​ah, ​genocide, ​colonialism, ​white ​supremacy  Which ​is ​like, ​if ​you ​went ​to ​Israel, ​you ​would ​laugh ​to ​think ​that ​this ​is ​like ​white ​supremacy. ​You ​cannot ​tell ​the ​difference ​between ​a ​Jew ​and ​Arab ​in ​Israel.” “But ​all ​of ​a ​sudden, ​your ​teacher, ​someone ​that ​you ​look ​up ​to, ​come ​to ​you ​and ​tells ​you ​you ​don't ​have a ​future. ​ ​I ​felt ​like ​so ​helpless ​in ​those ​moments. ​But ​then ​luckily, ​I ​have ​this ​critical ​thinking ​that ​today ​is ​missing ​from ​our ​college ​students a​nd  ​I ​saw ​that ​my ​experience ​with ​the ​jewish ​people ​is ​different. ​It's ​not ​what ​he's ​saying. ​So ​he ​probably ​doesn't ​know ​what ​he's ​talking ​about, ​or ​maybe ​he ​knows, ​but ​he's ​like ​lying ​to ​us. ​And ​I ​just, ​just ​ignored ​it.” "The hate to the Jews is more important and stronger than the love for their own future." "We need to understand that this is the thing that is going to take our liberty, in the name of being liberal or tolerating other people." "The problem here, it's not Israel versus Palestine. It's really about extreme Islam, who is trying to take power and control all over the world." "I stand for my truth, and I don't care what people think about it."   (00:00) Sophia is grateful that Israel made education mandatory for all children (05:55) People are using this word to label Israel as an apartheid state (08:34) I think that antisemitism is not something that ever disappeared (17:57) Sophia: Americans have a lack of understanding of fundamentalism (19:37) Sophia's growing up in Israel (25:21) Sophia's experiences in Israel on 9/11 happened (29:25) A turning point for Sopha when your friend told you she wanted to a suicide bomber (57:29) Arab Israelis support of a two state solution (01:00:37) Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005 (01:03:19) Everyone should be united against Hamas (01:05:31) First step in solving problem is being explicit about what the problem is   Find us on Instagram @meantforit. You can also visit our website at www.meantforit.com, and sign up for our newsletter here or email us contact@meantforit.com.  

Join us on Beyond the Code as we welcome Zada Haj, a visionary entrepreneur who defied odds to forge her own path in the tech world. From humble beginnings in Kfar Yasif village to co-founding the DANA Accelerator and Future Holders, empowering women in desert tech, Zada's journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. Discover how she overcame obstacles, was selected as one of Forbes Israel's 30 under 30 most promising entrepreneurs, built a thriving career, and continues to drive change in the Middle East. Tune in for insights into her upbringing, entrepreneurship, and aspirations for a brighter future in the region.

Myles interviews Khalida, a Muslim from Bethlehem who was born during the Six-Day War and raised to hate the Jews. Her journey to faith and love will inspire you to see the "Hope Behind the Headlines”.This is an extraordinary story of a pain-filled life redeemed by the Jewish Messiah and Savior of the world, Yeshua [Jesus] We believe this brief testimony will spur you to pray for the Muslim people with FAITH!Support the show

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: IDF Says Hamas HQ Underneath Hospital, Arab Woman's Bold Support for Israel MAIN THING: Dalia Al-Aqidi - Muslim Congressional Candidate Visits Israel, Aims to Defeat Rep. Ilhan Omar LAST THING: John 3:36 SHOW LINKS: CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ CBN News YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline Email us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org

Megan sits down with Mai Salama to discuss what the business world is like in Egypt, why she loves working in marketing, and her early career in dubbing cartoons for Disney.

Hi all, We hope you're having an amazing summer. We're working on some great new episodes at the moment. We're also having some new adventures that we can't wait to share with you all. In the meantime, we wanted to share once again the story of Nelly Attar, the first Arab women to summit K2. We hope that it inspires you to reach new heights! xDawn*****July 22, 2022 – On this day our guest, Nelly Attar, became the first Arab woman to summit K2.This is historic for the Arab world. Not only is this the world's second-highest peak after Mount Everest but is also one of the most dangerous mountains to climb. With its peak 8,611 meters high, located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, this is famously known as the Savage Mountain.It was a challenge that the 33-year-old mountaineer took on to honour her late father, who was responsible for sparking that spirit of the outdoors and adventure in her. Unfazed by the facts and figures of the mountain's challenging terrain, and some of the most unforgiving conditions and weather on the planet, she went out and achieved her dream. In fact, Nelly tells us that she manifested and visualised her accent down to a T. How she'd climb, what she'd do when she got to the top, the fireball outfit that she'd wear, and of course, wanting to raise the flag of Lebanon high.We go from the ground up to the summit with Nelly in this episode as she narrates her days adopting a tunnel vision as she prepared for this big push, the risk assessment that went into it, and turning to faith in the face of fear. Nelly has also seen and experienced the toll such expeditions take on the environment and tells us what mountaineers can do to reduce their impact when they take on such challenges.To follow Nelly, find her on instagram at @nellyattar and www.nellyattar.comToday's episode was supported by the awesome and adventurous team at Deep Dive Dubai, the world's deepest pool. Check them out for some truly awe-inspiring scuba and freedive experiences. Visit www.deepdivedubai.comOur wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetThis was a chat filled with lessons and laughter. We hope you enjoy it!Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

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Dr. Dina Altayeb, a Saudi Arabian dentist, mother, and history-making Ironman triathlete is an inspiration. She was the first Saudi to complete an Ironman race in 2003, The first Arab woman and Saudi national to qualify for the Ironman World Championship race in Hawaii,And a 3-time Ironman World Championship finisher, With over 100 races under her belt in the past 20 years, she spoke to Neeil and Kitch about her incredible story of determination & resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rendering Unconscious episode 229. Dr. Carter J. Carter is here to present his recent article "All the Rage: The Whiteness of Psychoanalysis, and What It Cannot Dare to See" published in The Psychoanalyst Activist, the online newsletter for Section IX, Psychoanalysis for Social Responsibility, Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39), of the American Psychological Association. https://psychoanalyticactivist.com/2023/01/27/all-the-rage-the-whiteness-of-psychoanalysis-and-what-it-cannot-dare-to-see/ Carter J. Carter Ph.D, LICSW received his BA in Cultural Anthropology and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies from New York University, MSW from the Simmons University School of Social Work, and Ph.D from the Smith College School for Social Work. He also earned a post-graduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. He is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and a Lecturer in the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. https://carterjcarter.com Read "On Targeting an Arab Woman" by Dr. Lara Sheehi. https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/02/03/on-targeting-an-arab-woman/ You can support the podcast at our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Your support is greatly appreciated! Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally: www.drvanessasinclair.net Follow Dr. Vanessa Sinclair on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rawsin_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawsin_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvanessasinclair23 Visit the main website for more information and links to everything: www.renderingunconscious.org The song at the end of the episode is from Lunacy (OST) by Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson. https://vanessasinclaircarlabrahamsson.bandcamp.com/album/lunacy-ost The film Lunacy is available to view on Vimeo on Demand. https://store.trapart.net/details/00016 Music also available to stream via Spotify & other streaming platforms. Many thanks to Carl Abrahamsson, who created the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious podcast. https://www.carlabrahamsson.com Image: Dr. Carter

Marcus has a great conversation with Nelly Attar, a Lebanese national born in Saudi Arabia, who became the first Arab woman to summit K2, the world's second-highest mountain. As if that weren't enough, Nelly also successfully reached the top of Mount Everest and has scaled 14 other peaks across the world, completed 2 Ironman 70.3 races, ran 6 global marathons/ultramarathons, and has completed about 100 scuba dives in a span of four years. Nelly is also a psychologist, life-coach, and held dance-fitness classes for females in her studio - Move - Saudi Arabia's first dance studio, and one of the first studios of its kind across the Middle East. Even with such an impressive resume, Nelly states "I still don't know what I want to do in life. I'm still figuring it out." In this episode you will hear:  Sports changed my life, and I strive to change the lives of many through movement and sports. In Saudi Arabia, women can drive now. 5 to 7 years ago, everything was still segregated between males and females – even in weddings. Now everything is mixed. Not long ago, women couldn't even own a gym, and it was taboo for women to train on the streets. Saudi was listed as the least active country in the world. My mindset is: if it works out – amazing. If it doesn't – come back home. I'm grateful for the kingdom and the king for all the opportunities I have today. In climbing, there's a fitness component, altitude, and weather. If it's not a challenge, then why am I there? Why would I train so hard if I knew I could do it? While climbing K2, I got a panic attack on the blue ice just a few hundred meters away from the summit. It took five weeks to climb. If there's one thing I do consistently right is that I take risks. If you're curious about something, just do it. You don't stop training because you age, you age because you stop training. Just move. You'll be helping yourself. Support Nelly https://www.instagram.com/nellyattar/ http://nellyattar.com/ Support TNQ https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewbrockenbush/ https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/

Meet my friend Sara! She lives in Dubai and suffers from multiple mental illnesses and health issues. We discuss her experiences with stigma of mental health in the middle east, her relationship with her psychiatrist, trauma, her art work and how her psychosis affects her. At times in our discussion, Sara addresses an entity that followers her throughout her life. Sara is full of advice, wisdom and inspiration. This is Sara's first time speaking about her traumas and mental illness on a public platform. She is brave, candid, vulnerable and strong.  follow Sara's art account on Instagram here https://instagram.com/gethsemane.art?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Bunny Hugs and Mental Health on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Bunny-Hugs-and-Mental-Health-103055408571486 on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/HugsMental TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLwSf2JX/ Check out my children book at https://www.amazon.ca/Sometimes-Daddy-Cries-Todd-Rennebohm/dp/0228834678 Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/ And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majed Al-Saud is the Secretary General at Alwaleed Philanthropy and a Goodwill Ambassador for UN-Habitat, helping address urgent humanitarian crises around the globe. She's also a mother, a writer, and Islamic art enthusiast.She received the "Arab Woman of the Year" award in 2017 and the "Most Influential Figure in the Arab World for Social Responsibility" award in 2021. In this episode, they discuss her childhood in Egypt, identity struggle, day in the life as a Princess, charitable giving, women empowerment, and the developments happening on the ground in Saudi Arabia.

Going after what makes you happy as an Arab Muslim woman doesn't always come with instant gratification. There is pain and guilt involved when finally making a decision for yourself.I often wonder to myself, will I ever experience happiness without allowing myself to poison the moment by the idea that I'm making others unhappy in return.Grief is interesting when it shows up in moments where you are welcoming a new chapter in your life - a chapter you have been making dua for for the longest. Yet somehow and someway without an invite, grief can show up and incessantly knock on your door and you have no choice but to acknowledge it.But I'm trying my best to not allow grief to paralyze me, or to instill fear in me and prevent me from entering this new chapter of my life. I am someone who has stayed in her comfort zone for far too long and so, naturally self doubt is trying to keep me here a bit longer but for the first time I'm refusing to do so.Someone else who may understand what I am going through is none other than Abeer Najjar. She is a self taught chef and food writer, born on the Southside of Chicago to Palestinian immigrant parents - and in today's episode Abeer shares with us her journey of self growth and self development as an Arab woman.I have a heart to heart with Abeer in regards to some of her most recent decisions that she has made and how that has impacted her relationship with her parents. I've realized that when discussing the topic of self development as an Arab woman it is almost impossible to not touch upon our past and current relationship with our immigrant parents and how that has shaped the decisions we are making today. As grown adults how can we transform our bond with our parents to welcome them into the new chapters of our lives?We also can't forget about the picture of Abeer at Umrah going viral - a  picture that had captured a beautiful moment between Abeer and her brother - but I also wanted to discuss the experiences she had at Umrah, the ones that weren't captured within this photo and the reflections she can share with us that she has brought back from her trip.How does ihsan and taqwa play a role in our lives as Muslim women who are trying to forge a new path for themselves, while balancing a relationship with their parents and working towards emotional independence?Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Abeer Najjar on Instagram:@abeernajjar_Check out Abeer's blog:Click here

Alya Mooro is an Egyptian-born journalist and writer based in London who wrote her first book The Greater Freedom: Life As a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes where she discusses the identity crisis that can be caused as a result of immigration, the 'stereotyping' of the Arab woman,  toxic masculinity in females, and a lot more. The conversation starts with a simple, yet crippling question, only felt by those of us born and raised in a cultural mocktail;  "How do you answer the question where are you from?" We discuss the existential crisis of Arab girls raised around the globe and the need to feel a sense of belonging, the fear of shame, the need for validation and understanding and the urge for honest representation of the Arab woman BY ARAB WOMEN. Within the talk, we dive in deeper into inner child healing, awareness and building boundaries along growing up! Enjoy the talk!

Dune dominates, Riz Ahmed becomes the first-ever Pakistani to win an award, and Will Smith hits Chris Rock? Find out our take on this year's Oscars with Mark Somers. All the way from Dubai, Lebanese Fashion Designer Lama Jouni gives us her two cents on this year's Oscars outfits, her experience as an Arab woman in the fashion industry, and her latest work.

It looks like Russia has finally invaded Ukraine. Israelis still stuck there are being advised to cross into Poland. Some good news in Judea and Samaria is that thirty new communities may be connected to electricity very soon! Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria have declared a day of rage along with a prisoner hunger strike. Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi was appointed by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid as Israeli General Consul in Shanghai making her the first Arab to hold this position. Now Tune in now for everything happening today in Israel! The Israel Guys Daily is a podcast designed to give you the accurate headlines from Israel, straight from an on-the-ground source. Coming out every day, Monday through Friday, The Israel Guys Daily is designed to give you your daily update on what is happening in Israel in an easy 10-15 minute segment. Tune in daily to get your accurate news from Israel.

In May 2019, Nadhira Al Harthy became the first Omani woman and the second Omani to climb Mount Everest.    The inspiration for wanting to climb Mt. Everest was meeting the first Omani man, Khalid Al Siyabi who summited in 2010. Nadhira was so inspired by his achievement, that she decided in 2017 that she too wanted to climb the highest mountain in the world.    Up until this point Nadhira was not sporty and was not really that active, she was starting everything from zero. She had no knowledge of the mountains, and had never been climbing before. Nadhira gave herself two years to gain the skills and knowledge needed to achieve her dream.    Khalid, was now a good friend and had become her mentor and trainer. He designed her physical training plan and had her running, hiking, climbing and lifting weights as well as working on her mindset.    Nadhira kept all of this a secret from her friends and family and only told them two months before she headed off to Nepal in 2019. Whilst at Everest base camp, preparing to summit, she heard the sad news that Khalid, her trainer and mentor had suffered a stroke and passed away. Dealing with this loss, Nadhira decided to continue on with her summit attempt and wanted to reach the top to celebrate the man who had inspired her.    Nadhira reached the summit of Mt. Everest of the 23rd May 2019, 9 years to the day after Khalid had summited.   Nadhira is one of a growing number of Arab women who are following their dreams of climbing mountains despite resistance from their families and society. Nadhira continues to inspire other Muslim women to step outside their comfort zone and to try new things, many of whom have now been encouraged to participate in outdoor sports after hearing her story.   Her next goal is to climb all of the 14 mountain peaks across the world that stand taller than 8,000m, dubbed by NASA as the Eight Thousanders.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Who is Nadhira Coming from a big family Not being that active when she was younger Deciding to climb Mt. Everest in 2017 Telling the youth to try new thing and to be open minded for new experiences Having 9 brothers and 6 sisters Not having children Having 32 nieces and 28 nephews How her family have accepted her hiking and supported her Where her idea to climb Mt. Everest came from Why it was her destiny to climb Mt. Everest Meeting Khalid al-Siyabi, the first man from Oman to climb Mt. Everest Keeping her dream a secret from her friends and family  Being coached by Khalid al-Siyabi and starting to hike and climb in Oman Paying for Mt. Everest and managing to get half of the trip sponsored Meeting the Ambassador of Nepal Deciding to invest in herself  When her family and friends found out  Not caring what other people think Dealing with the negativity and the risks Knowing that her mum was praying for her on the mountain What happened during 2017 and 2019 Making her training the number 1 priority  Hating running but knowing she needed to for her stamina Running 400K and doing the UTMB Oman  Learning more about her body and figuring out her nutrition and hydration The mountains in Oman  Getting to Everest Base Camp in 2019 and not knowing anyone else Being very quiet and keeping to herself at the start Living there for 50 days Putting herself first and being her own best friend The mental side of the challenge and pushing herself hard Learning that her coach and mentor Khalid al-Siyabi died while at base camp The final push to the summit and making her dreams come true Climbing Ama Dablam, in Nepal, (6,812 metres /22,349 ft) Working with young people to inspire them Final words of advice  Why you have to work hard to achieve your dreams   Social Media   Instagram: @alharthynoor   

Raha Moharrak is the first Arab woman and youngest Arab to have climbed Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. On the question of why she climbs mountains, her laconic answer is, “because I was told I couldn't”. According to her, nobody believed she could do it. Being the first Saudi woman to climb Everest was far from what people expected. She has literally eradicated that stereotype and is now one of the leading Saudi females who are recognized to break barriers and defy all norms. She says that she is honored that she's now part of history, but she doesn't think it would mean anything if it doesn't change anything. www.meetingexplorers.com

For Intibint, music is the path to combining her conflicting identities. She is a British Yemeni singer songwriter, producer and illustrator from London and has been called one of the most unique emerging artists by Scenenoise. Growing up listening to Yemeni music at weddings with her mum and a mixture of RnB hip hop, rap and rock music on her own, her rare musical palette seeps through her distinct sound which is not confined by one single genre. Her journey to music has not been a tradition- al one. Coming from a conservative background, she wasn't able to pursue music for many years, but this has made her the unique artist she is today, releasing her first self produced and composed track less than one year after she started teaching herself to produce music. The pseudonym ‘Intibint' stands for the phrase ‘you are a girl' in Arabic, which is usually meant to undermine and disempower women. Intibint uses it to change the narrative of the Arab woman's position in society through her art both in the east and west. Intibint's music has been featured by publications including Bustle, Wordplay magazine, Scene Noise, BBC Arabic Xtra and BBC Radio London. About WAYWTD Release date: 9th July 2021 ‘What Are You Willing To Do', is made up of 5 songs, two of which were completely written and produced by Intibint. The story of the EP follows Intibint's journey of falling in love with a non-Yemeni, and how she navigated finding acceptance from her own family who forbid relationships outside of marriage and with non-Yemenis. At the same time, it follows the process of the acceptance of her own culture and religion from the non-Yemeni man she was in love with. Instagram @ Intibint For Free Download of the How To Kickstart Your Career ebook - CLICK HERE More about Ma'ana Lab Musiqaa Learning Hub for MENA musicians - CLICK HERE More about Ma'ana https://www.maaanmusic.com Please contact tobie@maanamusic.com in need any help with your music PR or marketing. Hit me up on IG! @tobieallen Text Me! +971-558-254-593

Growing up, I can't tell you how many times I used to hear the words 3aib, haram or the most triggering of all: "What will people say." But in today's episode you're going to hear what Alya Mooro, my special guest, has to say about navigating the many facets of her identity as an Arab woman.It was just last year when I had picked up Alya's book, 'The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes', and I found myself devouring every word of hers. In her book, I had seen myself, my struggles, my identity crisis and the many obstacles I had faced trying to figure out who I truly am.As a first born and the daughter of immigrant parents, I've come to realize that my life path was already written for me by my parents, extended family and members of the community before I ever had a say in it.Navigating life as an Arab woman meant that I was responsible for carrying the burden of my family's honor on my shoulders. I was always paralyzed by the fear of making any wrong decisions that could jeopardize the reputation of my family name. I never understood why this huge responsibility was placed on us women and never on our male counterparts until Alya Mooro directly said this in her book:"Women hold the burden of their family's honor and that honor lies between their legs."It's this obsession and constant policing of women that dictates our every move. As an Egyptian born and London raised Arab woman, Alya shares the struggles she had faced and is still facing as she is trying to figure out who her authentic self truly is.In this episode we discuss how our identities can dictate how we behave, the East vs West mentality (haram vs halal), juggling different versions of ourselves, halal dating and how to deal with rejection in life.It's important to note that all of us still have our own unique experiences growing up as Arab, Muslim or as women in general, and the obstacles we faced as women isn't limited to only our Middle Eastern culture, these issues are also very prominent in Western societies.I hope that we can continue to have these conversations and for us to continue providing spaces to do so. We all have a voice and we all have the right to be heard.Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Alya Mooro  on Instagram:@alyamooroTune into Alya's 'Talk of Shame' podcast here:Talk of ShamePurchase Alya's book here:The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes

Today’s guest is my friend Tima Deryan, who I met back in February and immediately knew I had to have on Slo Mo.Tima became the first Lebanese woman and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest at 26 years old. On the 22nd of May, 2019 at 7:21 am, she stood gratefully and humbly at the peak of the highest mountain in the world after a two-month expedition during one of the deadliest seasons on Everest.Before summiting Everest, Tima had climbed 18 of the world’s highest mountains including 6 of the 7 summits and became the first Arab woman to climb Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano in the world. With her passion for exploring and redefining limits, mountaineering came as a second nature to her. Staying true to her wanderer spirit, she aims to continue leading an adventurous lifestyle and never stop climbing.Once a finance professional working in a multinational firm, she’s now the founder of Mountain Gipsy and a professionally certified coach. She’s an advocate for children, youth, and women’s rights, and an activist for environmental issues who wants to see everyone follow their passion, develop their leadership skills, and carve their own path for a better future.Listen as we discuss:The amazing principle of acclimatization and why high altitude climbing is so dangerous.Why would anyone climb such a dangerous mountain?What happens if your team member is annoying on a multi-month expedition?The incredible Sherpas of NepalHow Tima contracted COVID-19 in the midst of a climb at 5,000m and kept trying.Discovering your passion and how it keeps you moving forward effortlessly.The importance of spending time alone and learning.What it’s like to be an Arab woman climbing mountains alongside men.Women need to stand up for womenHer 1 remaining of the 7 summits: the highest, coldest, and furthest in Antarctica.The completely undiscovered talent in the Middle East.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Tima Deryan on Instagram @mountaingipsy and Facebook @mountaingipsy.  Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Despite opposition from her father, Lotfia Elnadi was determined to realise her dream to fly. With her mother's consent, she secretly took flying lessons from an English instructor at a small airfield in the desert outside Cairo. And in September 1933 she made history by becoming the first female pilot in the Arab world. Mike Lanchin has been hearing from the Egyptian film-maker and writer Wageh George who interviewed Lotfia at the end of her long life for a film about her amazing achievement entitled 'Take Off From The Sand'. Photo credit: Alamy Archive of Lotfia Elnadi from 'Take Off From The Sand'

My guest is the first female film Director/Producer in the United Arab Emirates. She has written and directed both for film and television. As a working professional, her accolades include being ranked among the Top 50 most powerful personalities in Arab Cinema, and 100 most powerful Arabs under 40 by Arabian Business Magazine. She’s been awarded the Visionary of the Year Award at the Arabian Business Awards and has been Brand Ambassador for Canon Middle East since 2011. She was recently received the Black Swan Award for Women Empowerment - Asia One 2019, and Businesswoman of the Year Award – in the Gulf Business Awards 2020. Please welcome, film producer Nayla Al Khaja. Bio Nayla Al Khaja is the first female film Director/Producer in the United Arab Emirates and is CEO of Nayla Al Khaja Films (previously D-Seven Motion Pictures). In 2007 Nayla also founded The Scene Club, Dubai’s first film club, which now counts over 22,000 registered members.  She has written and directed several films, all presented and awarded in international film festivals. She is currently developing her first feature film, Animal. In 2006, she was awarded the title of Best Emirati Filmmaker during the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). She then shot three short films: Once (2009), Malal (2010) and The Neighbor (2013). Malal received the Muhr Emirati Award at DIFF 2010 and The Neighbor was awarded Best Emirati Film at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Film Festival. In 2016, she shot the pilot of her first feature film, Animal, nominated for the Muhr Emirati Awards at DIFF 2016. The short film received the Jury’s Special Prize for Best Short Fiction at the Italian Movie Award in Pompeii, Italy, in September 2017. Al Khaja’s accolades include being ranked among the Top 50 most powerful personalities in Arab Cinema, and 100 most powerful Arabs under 40 by Arabian Business Magazine. She’s also been awarded the Visionary of the Year Award at the Arabian Business Awards, and she is Brand Ambassador for Canon Middle East since 2011. She was recently declared Entrepreneur of the Year during the Gulf Business Awards 2017. Her topics range from Women Empowerment in the Middle East to Women Entrepreneurs. She can also discuss how to combat fear and chase one’s dreams, based on her extraordinary true-life story being the first female filmmaker in the UAE. She has also tackled taboo topics, such as breaking down the Arab Woman stereotype and how to stand out in a male dominated industry. Over the years, Al Khaja’s dedication to develop the UAE’s film industry and her advocacy for Women in Cinema, helped her reputation of trustworthy professional grow. Today, she keeps supporting and mentoring local talents, and is considered a reference in the Middle East. Recorded on: 16th March 2021 Links: More about Nayla More about Maria Franzoni Ltd Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Connect with Maria on FaceBook More about London Speaker Bureau Connect with London Speaker Bureau on LinkedIn To book any of the speakers featured on the Speaking Business podcast, click here Listen here: Podfollow Libsyn  Itunes  Stitcher Spotify

On this episode we welcome Natalie, a third culture kid who helps us break down what it means to be an Arab woman, what we call home, belonging, societal expectations, race, and more. She then asks us about marriage, children, and friendship, before we take a quick dive into her thoughts with the Takeaway Ten!Instagram: bitofyoupodcast

In this episode; The presenter excuses herself for being at the mercy of an Arab that refuses to deliver episodes ‘on time.’ The Arab Woman begins to defend herself and quickly moves on to talking about the ‘drone-slaughter’ amongst the honey bees, tango and social distancing, mink factories, the black lives matter movement and the taboo of color, conspiracy theories and internet shut-downs, big news that is shoved under the carpet, baby strollers and helmets, face masks, consumerism, plastic shields, the fear of death and accepting it… a circular argument – a la Arab Basically a rant, unplugged and unrehearsed… with a cup of tea clinking in the background (verbena, to be exact) and with AWT clearing her throat…. Don’t judge her ‘narration skills’ here folks, she’s not getting paid for this podcast and let’s not make things bigger than what they are ….

Joumana’s life and passions are hard to summarize, so here's Wiki's effort: Joumana Haddad is a Lebanese author, public speaker, journalist and women's rights activist. She has been selected as one of the world’s 100 most powerful Arab women for four years in a row by Arabian Business Magazine (she came in position 34 in 2017), for her cultural and social activism. She is founder of Jasad, a quarterly Arabic-language magazine specialized in the arts and literature of the body (2009–2011). Haddad launched a new TV show in November 2018 on Alhurra highlighting the topics of free expression and critical thinking.… she’s an absolutely inspiring human. If you’re a little sensitive to talk about sex and sexuality, this episode might make you blush .. which means you, of all peple need to turn off everything else, tune out the rest of the world and drop in to NICE WORK! with Joumana Haddad.Some topics: Why the civil rights fight must never endFeminism in the Arab world (and beyond)Sexual repression’s relationship to violence against womenThe situation in LebanonIs it Super Nice to bring more lives into this world?Joumana Haddad Freedoms CenterWinning a seat in Parliament, then being robbed of that seathttps://joumanahaddadfreedoms.org/

In this episode Amira breaks down the expectations of perfection endemic to the cultures she was raised in and gives permission to herself to be herself anyway. --- 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/majnooniconfessions/message

Tima Deryan is the Youngest Arab and First Lebanese Woman to Summit Mount Everest – the highest peak in the world. Tima Deryan is also the 1st Arab Woman to Summit Ojos del Salado – the highest active volcano in the world. And now, Tima Deryan has her eyes set for the explorer's grand slam- when you complete the seven summits and ski to the last degree of the North and South Pole. Something that less than 70 people have done. Tima has been featured on CNN, MBC, MTV, Sky News, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Virgin Radio, New York Times, Khaleej Times, The National, Gulf News, South China Morning Post…. I'm gonna stop telling you where she's been featured. You get the point. Tima Deryan is an advocate for youth and women's rights, an activist of environmental issues, and is driven by her love of nature My guest and friend is also an entrepreneur, an aspiring motivational speaker, and leads mentorship programs for the youth and women. She is an inspiration to men and women, young or old, that there is no summit that can't be conquered, in any aspect of your life if you're willing to do whatever it is takes (myself included). Tima wants to give back to the world, what the world has given to her. Tima Deryan is the mountain Gypsy. #TimaDeryan #MountEverest #ClimbingEverest ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂

This Mission is to introduce Unity in All. SKY correlates her experiences as an Arab Woman in NYC. The boundaries and obstacles she has experienced are challenged. SKY is an Arab, a Brooklyn, NY native and represents herself. Listeners will partake in this excursion, as SKY retells her journey.

This Mission is to introduce Unity in All. SKY correlates her experiences as an Arab Woman in NYC. The boundaries and obstacles she has experienced are challenged. SKY is an Arab, a Brooklyn, NY native and represents herself. Listeners will partake in this excursion, as SKY retells her journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Look UP! I'm Her.e... a statement to look up at her, I am HERE. Introducing SKY.. An Arab Woman from Brooklyn, NY. Her own narrative of past and present encounters while growing up in NYC.

Look UP! I’m Her.e... a statement to look up at her, I am HERE. Introducing SKY.. An Arab Woman from Brooklyn, NY. Her own narrative of past and present encounters while growing up in NYC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“On December 1, 1924, French High Commissioner Maxime Weygand closed Ahliah Girls’ School…”So begins today’s story from Johanna Peterson.For further reading:A World I Loved: The Story of an Arab Woman by Wadad Makdisi Cortas (Nation Books, 2009)Colonial Citizens: Republican Rights, Paternal Privilege, and Gender in French Syria and Lebanon by Elizabeth Thompson (Columbia University Press, 2000)

In S3 E2, Empowered Arab Sisterhood "sisters" Hamsa, Jenna, & Silan discuss being part of the first Arab sorority at the University of Michigan. Listen along, as these DGs discuss the ways in which they promote Arab culture and women empowerment on campus.

Welcome to Arab Woman talking... covering a variety of topics... language and symbolism, ecofeminism, Islamic terminology, and the dream of peace… told in the form of prose and poetry; at times live at time recorded, at times rehearsed and at times irtijaal. At times answering listeners’ questions.. and occasionally doing a guided visualisation. Subscribe and be the first to know... what this Arab woman is talking about today!

In today’s episode, we talk to, Dolores Al Shelleh. She is the first Jordanian woman to summit Everest as well as the 1st Arab woman and second Serbian woman summiting Everest from the North. She was also the first Arab to summit Mount Manaslu.  We discuss the effects of climate change on the mountains as well as her role at the Sustainable City in Dubai to create more awareness through her climbs.   Where can people find Dolores? Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DoloresAlShelleh/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/doloresshelleh) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-al-shelleh-8664a993/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/Doloresshelleh)   Key Take Away“Nothing is impossible”

Hind Sergieh is the founder of ARkub, a VR and AR company based out of Dubai. Of Syrian descent, but born and raised in Canada, Hind's career trajectory is kind of the opposite of what you hear everyday. She started off her career by doing different various jobs in Canada. At the same time, she was invited to become a member of a number of board of directors. She later decided to leave Canada and the boards behind and to launch her own venture in the Middle East. She packed her bags, and moved to Dubai to join an industry that was just picking up. Hind can only be described as a risk taker, and in this episode, we look at at what it means to be a risk taker, and whether it is a gendered behavior.

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

Abbas: ‘I will not end my life as a traitor' Palestinian authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Friday said that he intends to re-examine all agreements with Israel, including the Oslo accords and security coordination. 2.Hamas arrests 5 for trashing PA TV station The Hamas terror group has just arrested 5 men that are suspected to have trashed the headquarters of the Palestinian authority's TV station in the Gaza strip over the weekend. 3. Palestinian gunman opens fire on a bus While PA president Abbas, among other things was mulling the cancellation of security cooperation with Israel, the IDF and Shin Bet forces were hard at work over the weekend responding to multiple threats in a series of raids across the West Bank, over a dozen suspects of terror-related crimes were arrested. Israel; Egypt work together against ISIS in Sinai According to a CBS interview with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Israel and Egypt are cooperating on security in the Sinai against the scourge of Islamic state, or ISIS militants. Israel; Egypt work together against ISIS in Sinai Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio more on Israeli-Egyptian cooperation. 6. US national security adviser, John Bolton, arrives US-national security adviser, John Bolton began his visit to Israel and Turkey this week in efforts to calm American allies' fears following the announcement of the pending American troop withdrawal from Syria. Hanin Zoabi will not seek reelection Controversial Arab lawmaker Hanin Zoabi announced this weekend that she will not be running in the upcoming elections. PM continues to blast potential indictments Prime Minister Netanyahu is again campaigning less for votes in the April elections and more for preventing Attorney General Mandelblit from issuing indictment recommendations before the vote. Jewish minors accused of stoning Arab woman After over a week of speculation, a gag order was lifted today revealing that the five Jewish minors arrested by Israeli Security Forces recently, are all suspects in the murder of Palestinian woman Aysha Ravi who was stoned to death while driving her car on October 12th. Jerusalem school rejects black; Sephardi students New reports have just come out alleging that ultra-orthodox children of Ethiopian and Sephardic descent were both being rejected from the Talmud Torah schools in Jerusalem on the grounds that their skin color might “cause trauma” for their classmates. 11. US women's marches cancelled over Anti-Semitism At least two more women's marches have been cancelled in the United States following accusations of Anti-Semitism. Top leaders of the organization are still under fire for refusing to cut ties with the nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakahn and refusing to heed the concerns of thousands of the march's Jewish backers. 12. HSBC denies backing BDS-campaign The UK-based HSBC banking group has now recently come out against those reports. Initially it was said that HSBC decided to divest from Israel's Elbit systems, due to multiple ongoing efforts and petitions from BDS organizations. HSBC now says, however, that they did no such thing. 13. Orthodox woman wins Tiberias marathon 29 year old, Ultra Orthodox lecturer and mother of five, Bracha Deutsch, made history Friday when she came in first place at the Tiberias marathon, completing the 42 km, or 26 mile race in just 2 hours, and 42 minutes. 13. Hebrew word Of The Day: LARUTZ | לרוץ= TO RUN Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "larutz" which means "to run" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest Nagham Wehbe is a research analyst, an artist and a human rights advocate. The truth that's having the biggest impact on her life right now? Being present. In the interview we talked about the play she wrote and produced --Confessions of an Arab Woman which was adapted from Joumana Haddad's book, I Killed Scheherazade: Confessions of an Angry Arab Woman. It was the first play she ever wrote, let alone produced and it was a wild success. We talked about the trust that went into a project like that, as well as the support, collaboration, and balancing such a huge undertaking with a full time job. We also geeked out on how her passion for theater and background in science intersect and what happened for the people who participated in the play. I love love loved hearing about Nagham's stories and experiences. Enjoy and share! About Nagham Wehbe: Nagham is an artist and human rights advocate. Her recent production was the hit play Confessions of an Arab Woman adapted from the award winning memoir of Joumana Haddad. She is in training to become a certified Emotional intelligence and leadership life coach and finishing her Communication Management Masters Degree at USC. She teaches folk dance and cultural theater, hosts network events and workshops, and is the director of the Arab Film Festivals in L.A.. She is a big believer in collaborations and action as a way of making a difference wether it is organizing an event or putting on a play.

Jay's guest is Zineb El Rhazoui, a Moroccan journalist. She is a reporter for Charlie Hebdo. This is the Parisian magazine – satirical, left-wing, and atheist – that was attacked last January by Islamists. Two brothers named Kouachi massacred twelve people. Rhazoui was not there that day. She was on vacation. She returned to Charlie Hebdo, for a few reasons. One of them, as she told Jay... Source