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Next on A2 THE SHOW: We're joined by the brilliant and unapologetically raw Dave Merheje — one of the most fearless voices in comedy today. A Juno Award winner and star of Hulu's Ramy, Dave opens up about navigating identity as a Lebanese-Canadian, the power of embracing heritage, and how comedy became his therapy. From performing in the Middle East to acting alongside Daisy Ridley at Sundance, we delve into his journey, exploring his struggles with anxiety, his faith, his family, and his quest to find his voice on stage. Get ready for an episode full of heart, laughs, and real talk.

Today I'm hanging out with Tarek Kabbani — a Lebanese-Canadian senior graphic designer, musician, and event organizer based in Toronto. Born in Kuwait, Tarek studied graphic design at George Brown College and has built a creative career across multiple industries, guided by a love for meaningful, accessible design — and a strong DIY spirit. We talk about his friend Omar, a pool-playing bird, and that one time brunch with the cops didn't go quite as planned. This is Tarek Kabbani, and these are the stories of his friendships. You can follow Tarek here: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@turkhimself?si=4ParWYbUmFgaCy0N Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turkhimself/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turkhimself/ Subscribe to automatically get Tarek's episode and more episodes of Social Animals. Tell your friends, comment below and enjoy the stories! Thanks for listening!

A poetic and heartbreaking story of intergenerational queer history in Lebanon begins. In present-day Beirut, Rami, a twentysomething queer Lebanese Canadian, returns to bury his father. Grieving and searching for meaning, he finds himself drawn to a queer nightclub—where a drag queen named Fifi, dressed as a phoenix, awakens a sense of connection. At the same time, we flash back to 1978, when a young man named Naseeb tries to flee Beirut's civil war with his sister, Mona. But Mona is in love—and refuses to leave.Featuring: Makram Ayache, Filsan Dualeh, Bahareh Yaraghi, Waseem Alzer, and Antoine Yared“Ayache's dialogue is decidedly lyrical . . . There are some truly beautiful images not just in the monologues but in simple exchanges.”- Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald“An affecting, well-written piece by Edmonton playwright Makram Ayache . . . that travels to a surprisingly wide variety of places . . . a universal, first-class [play] more than worthy of your attention.”- Alan Kellogg, 12thnightThe Green Line by Makram Ayache.

Lebanese-Canadian comedian Dave Merheje joins the Habibi House Podcast for one of our realest convos yet. From being mistaken as deaf in kindergarten to converting to Islam with Mahershala Ali on set, this episode is WILD. Dave opens up about his upbringing, comedy career, struggles with anxiety, and what it means to find your faith as an adult. Tap in for raw laughs, honest takes on Arab identity, and Ramadan hacks you didn't know you needed.

Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian professor, has spent nearly 20 years defending himself against accusations of involvement in a 1980 bombing of the Copernic Street synagogue in Paris. The twists and turns of his case raise serious questions about justice, accountability, and the possibility of a wrongful accusation. In this episode: Dana Ballout, documentary producer Alex Atack, journalist and audio producer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich, Noor Wazwaz and our guest host Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

On Oct. 3, 1980, a bomb exploded outside the Rue Copernic synagogue in Paris, killing four people and injuring 46.The attack sparked outrage and protests against anti-semitic violence. But as weeks turned to years, the investigation went nowhere.Finally, French investigators named Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian professor, as its main suspect. 28 years years after the attack, Diab was charged and extradited from Canada to France. But did the police arrest the right person?Alex Atack and Dana Ballout from the podcast, The Copernic Affair, join Crime Story.To hear next week's episode of Crime Story right now, ad-free, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.

A joint mix that I worked on with Quarter Tones, "a forward-thinking collaboration between German artist Henrik Raabe and Lebanese-Canadian artist Sary Sehnaoui (performing as HEAR)." Below is the track listing, airing on Radio AlHara at 5pm Palestine time on Feb. 23, 2025. Accompanying photo by Amanda Ruiz Méndez. Track listing (artist name / track name) 1. Quarter Tones - Space Concierto 2. Jordan Christoff - Glitch Love 3. Quarter Tones - Day 1 in Bingen 4. Julia E. Dyck - Induction 5. Quarter Tones - Fountain Of Youth 6.Quarter Tones - Habibi Beirut (Homage to Lev Knipper & Fairuz)

Deep Reading lists for each episode can be found at phoebe.substack.com - Deep Read #30 is a conversation with Céline Semaan, a Lebanese-Canadian artist, designer, writer, and the founder of Slow Factor, the environmental and social justice non-profit. Céline recently published her first book, A Woman is A School. Part memoir, part cultural anthropology, A Woman Is a School tells Céline's story as a war survivor and child refugee, and creates an archive for the powerful Indigenous knowledge and wisdom of the Global South. - @phoebelovatt @phoebelovattpubliclibrary @theslowfactory @celinecelines

This week's guest on Women of Impact is Najwa Zebian. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Inspired by her love of language from an early age, now she gives her voice to those who feel silenced. In this episode she talks about getting past trauma and how to know if your relationship is serving you. [Original air date: 4-24-19]. BUY NAJWA'S BOOKS: The Nectar of Pain: https://amzn.to/2W52QWu Sparks of Pheonix: https://amzn.to/2Gun0mc Mind Platter: https://amzn.to/2IPzeIN SHOW NOTES: A new way to think about ‘home' [02:19] Does happiness just come to us? [05:48] Why we need to feel and accept our pain [07:09] How to actually feel your pain so you can move on [09:57] Boundaries you need to set up for future relationships [15:40] Najwa's definition of self love [19:24] Why you can't be positive all the time [21:52] The importance of taking responsibility for your health [26:30] How to find your voice [29:28] The real story behind Najwa's International Women's Day speech [35:08] Why you can't doubt your truth [42:00] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code LISA at https://oneskin.co Helix: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at https://impacttheory.co/HelixWOIDec FOLLOW NAJWA: WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2virGWO INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2adrxex FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2GBCOEJ TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2vjRQZm YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2UzlDaJ FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahmad Araji has been trying unsuccessfully to book a flight out of Beirut, and says it doesn't make sense that flights are leaving for Canada with hundreds of empty seats. The Lebanese-Canadian man tells us what he's seeing as Israel continues its airstrikes and ground invasion of Lebanon, displacing more than one million people and risking a humanitarian crisis.

The Bloc is threatening the Trudeau government with an ultimatum: meet its demands on old age security and supply management or it will to work with opposition parties to force an election. Vassy Kapelos speaks with key players. On today's show: We play Vassy's full interview with Karina Gould, Government House Leader. Then, we hear from Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin. Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin. The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Rachel Aiello and Hannah Thibedeau. Nour El-Khadri, a professor at the University of Ottawa and a Lebanese Canadian, on his perspective of the conflict back home and his thoughts on Canada's response so far. Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Financial Security Research Director at the National Institute on Ageing, explains how Old Age Security works.

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls' Night! ​ I'm so excited about today's episode. Today, we're talking about how to stay true to who you are no matter what changes life brings your way ​ I'm looking forward to diving into this topic because, let's face it, change can be tough — and even tougher when it affects our livelihood or loved ones. This conversation felt incredibly timely and relevant considering I'm in the midst of a major life transition myself, having moved my family to Spain. And I know I'm not the only one — so many women in our community are walking through big changes in their lives as well. ​ So that's what we're diving into today! ​ Our guest for today's episode is my new friend, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide and a trailblazing voice for women everywhere - name dropped by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, and CBS News, among others. She has published books of poetry and self-development that followed her journey of healing, building a home within, letting go of her conditioning and reinventing herself. Her newest book, The Only Constant, explores the power of embracing change. ​ My hope is that by hearing Najwa's story — one of hope, power and resilience — you will have the courage to make change in your own life and fully embrace the person you were created to be! ​ Okay, you ready? Let's dive into our conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As tensions rise in the Middle East, guest host Molly Thomas talks to a Lebanese-Canadian who has chosen to return early from Beirut and also a a person who has chosen to stay longer. They both agree on one thing though, the Lebanese people have been through this before. She also talks to a student who was a lead organizer of the GTA's student protests in Bangladesh about the changes happening there, and students' roles in it. And, as rock climbing takes off in the Olympics, a chat with a local rock climber about why the sport is climbing in popularity.

In this episode, there is mention of abuse within toxic relationships. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 Lebanese-Canadian author Najwa Zebian's booked have helped Abbie navigate toxic relationships with her exes and, now that she's on the pod, Abbie has a MILLION questions.  LINKS Listen to Part 2 of this episode  Read Najwa's recent Book 'The Only Constant' https://bit.ly/3zYHnao Check out the rest of Najwa's books https://bit.ly/3LEtPDv Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review  Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY  CREDITS  Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Najwa Zebian @najwazebianExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh  Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special segment, we talk to former banker turned content creator, William Rossy (also known as Sprouht). Will is a Lebanese-Canadian that began his journey with his self-improvement brand in a way to explore a more meaningful life. Through the brand he built, he has been able to provide tools, experiences, and a community of over 2.5 million people to help them pursue their dream life. This episode goes into Will's story while he discusses the lessons he's learned throughout it all. Will tells us what he noticed when talking to thousands of people about their age, as well as reveals how to a live a more meaningful, happier life that only YOU can determine. Breakdown of the Episode: 00:00 Who is Will? 02:10 breaking out of the "tunnel vision" to live more fulfilled 03:53 a simple trick to make difficult decisions 05:43 happiness vs. money 10:45 your dreams vs. your parents dreams 13:48 do you get happier as you get older? 21:00 why are 20 year olds not as fulfilled? 26:46 what does "level up" even mean? Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sprouht/?hl=en Podcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/ Follow Sprouht https://www.sprouht.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sprouht Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprouht/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sprouht YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034... FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...

This episode is brought to you by Fatty 15, Comrad Socks, and Legion Athletics. Join me on as I sit down with Najwa Zebian, a four-time best-selling author and Lebanese-Canadian activist, to explore the intricate dynamics of cultural identity, empathy, and self-preservation. Najwa shares her compelling journey of navigating life between two cultures and the transformative power our words hold over our lives. Together, we uncover the challenges of maintaining one's personal story amidst societal pressures and discuss the importance of compassionate communication and the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking. Najwa's insights shed light on understanding differing perspectives and fostering open dialogue to achieve a fulfilling and meaningul life. Throughout our conversation, we also touch on the importance of self-awareness and empathy in reducing judgment and criticism of others. By exploring how understanding one's values and imperfections fosters compassion, we highlight the problem of defensiveness and the unwillingness to engage in open conversations. Nezha shares personal anecdotes, such as her experience of removing the hijab and facing backlash, illustrating the challenges and importance of staying true to oneself while navigating societal pressures. We emphasize the value of dialogue and understanding differing perspectives for unity and growth. Finally, we explore the profound journey of personal growth, healing, and living authentically. Nezha and I discuss the significance of embracing pain and seeking clarity, rather than masking issues with superficial solutions. By reflecting on past traumas and the transformative power of self-love and inner reflection, we underscore the necessity of setting boundaries and surrounding oneself with supportive relationships. Listen in as we share powerful stories and metaphors that highlight the urgency of embracing one's authentic truth and the liberating process of transforming knowing into doing. Follow Najwa @najwazebian Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (08:01) Lebanese Canadian Identity and Empowerment (19:17) Promoting Understanding Through Dialogue (23:16) Religious Transition and Empowerment (48:43) Reconnecting With Inner Child (59:47) Najwa's Most Proud Accomplishment (01:18:02) Father's Acceptance of Daughter's Independence (01:26:21) Embracing Change and Authentic Living (01:30:17) Navigating Family Reactions to Removing Hijab (01:35:28) Embracing Authenticity Amidst Change (01:41:48) Najwa's Current Personal Growth and Self-Discovery Journey  ----- Episode resources: Save an additonal 15% on the breakthrough essential fat C:15 with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward  Save 15% on gradual compression socks with code CHASEC15 at https://www.ComradSocks.com Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Recharge creatine with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com  Subscribe and watch on YouTube Learn more at NajwaZebian.com

In our lives, we are often confronted with moments of profound change - whether it's the result of circumstances beyond our control, or a deliberate choice to step into something new. During these pivotal transitions, it can be tempting to focus on pleasing others or trying to meet the expectations of our family, friends, and community. However, truly transformative growth requires the courage to choose ourselves and to trust our inner wisdom. Author and activist, Najwa Zebian, offers a powerful example of what it looks like to reclaim one's autonomy in the face of a lifetime of feeling out of place and unworthy. Her journey of self-discovery provides a roadmap for navigating change with conviction, self-compassion, and a commitment to living one's truth. Jen and Najwa explore:  The profound impact of emotional neglect and feeling out of place can deeply shape one's self-worth and choices later in life. Connecting with the power of language and self-expression can be a vital lifeline and pathway to healing. Making bold choices for oneself can be a necessary and courageous act of self-preservation. Allowing one's "world to revolve around you" and trusting your own inner wisdom is essential for navigating life's changes and uncertainties with conviction and self-compassion. Author Bio Dr. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Najwa began to write to connect with and help heal her first students, who were a group of young refugees. Through that effort with her students, she began a deep healing process for herself. She is the author of six books. She delivered the Ted Talk, “Finding Home Through Poetry.” She also recently launched a digital school called Soul Academy and a podcast called “In the Clear.” Her latest book is called “The Only Constant.” * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “Neglect isn't just about not getting your basic needs met. I think the most harmful neglect is not getting the things you do need." - Najwa Zebian "There was always this invitation to not allow myself to experience anger because it was a negative thing. But now I realize there's healthy anger; there's healthy resentment; and it's also healthy to project those feelings outwards. Otherwise, they're inside." - Najwa Zebian "I look at myself as a people pleaser — as somebody who's like, "I can't handle disappointing someone, I can't handle disappointing my family, I can't." But it got to a point where I was definitely willing to do that because I was so aware that continuing to live my life in a certain way meant that I was going to be suffering so much, and I wasn't willing to suffer in that way [anymore].” - Najwa Zebian Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Finding Home Through Poetry (Najwa's Ted Talk) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNRygxe_8Ys Soul Academy (Najwa's Digital School) - https://najwa-soul-academy.teachable.com/p/home In the Clear (Najwa's Podcast) - https://najwazebian.com/podcasts The Only Constant by Najwa Zebian - https://najwazebian.com/the-only-constant Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian - https://najwazebian.com/welcome-home Hijab - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian - https://najwazebian.com/mind-platter Guest's Links: Najwa's Website - https://najwazebian.com/ Najwa's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian Najwa's Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian Najwa's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/najwazebian1 Najwa's Twitter - https://twitter.com/najwazebian Najwa's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/najwazebian Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker?sub_confirmation=1 The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wael Sawan is a Lebanese Canadian business executive who became CEO of Shell in 2023. He shares unique insights into navigating the complex landscape of energy transition, aiming for sustainability while meeting global energy demands. In this episode, Wael also shares his personal story and advice to young people.The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga and Isabelle Karlsson, with input from portfolio manager Ståle Lægreid.Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to her performance at Dizzy's Club, I had the pleasure of talking with Lebanese-Canadian drummer, composer, producer, and educator Sanah Kadoura. This week's episode encompasses that conversation. We discuss the Arabic and popular American music that was prevalent during her growing up in Calgary, Canada. Sanah talks about her role as an artist and musician, and how she came to understand that her work involves more than just playing music. Her jazz journey was informed by masters of the craft. She discusses her work as a contribution in the midst of current world events. Lastly, she describes her latest album, "Duality."https://sanahmusic.com

Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing. Over the Christmas break, I'm re-releasing some powerful episodes from 2023 and in February, I spoke to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist and educator, the incredible Najwa Zebian.Najwa being a guest on ‘Ready to be Real' is a dream come true for me as she is someone I have long admired.She grew up in a conservative Muslim household and writing helped her process and heal from past pain.Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a wonderful way of simplifying complex topics.And in this conversation she speaks about being ‘wronged' and how best to manage it, self-worth and sitting with your pain, gaslighting, the importance of boundaries and how to heal.And at the end of the conversation, I ask her a question that has a profound impact on both of us.You can find Najwa's latest book ‘Trust Your Heart' online and in audio form on her website Najwa Zebian | Author. Speaker. Creator | Author. Speaker. CreatorIf you're a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Rohmer is with Steven Shulman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA He speaks out about the atrocities of the Israel-Hamas war, now into its 3rd week (by airtime) and the effect it's having on the lives of Jewish people around the world and here in the GTA. Ann Rohmer also speaks with Mohamad Fakih, a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and philanthropist. What Canada needs to do to save lives and secure lasting peace in the Middle East. Terrorist groups often use social media platforms to disseminate hate and extreme violence; Shaliza Bacchus speaks with the Organization for Social Media Safety the discussion looks at how to encourage children to log off and protect them from horrific images of war.  To donate or volunteer LOCALLY please go to the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto's website: jewishtoronto.com*. Ann Rohmer speaks with CMHA York-Simcoe who is creating the first ever evidence based framework and action plan to eradicate chronic loneliness on a global scale. Glynn Perkins is with and Ontario Provincial Police Detective Inspector about a taskforce to address rise in carjackings. In a joint statement, the forces say there have been more than 300 carjackings in the GTA this year, with over 200 of those taking place in Toronto. Jim Lang looks at a national survey of small and medium sized businesses. The positive findings as inflation and high interest rates continue to weigh on the economy, the businesses took steps to prepare for a recession, big risks now are cyber attacks and the emerging tech, energy and climate realities.

Mo and AZ razz Lebanese-Canadian standup comedian, actor, and dear friend Dave Merheje (Ramy, Sometimes I Think About Dying) on not only being from Canada, but wanting to move back. Their roast of Canada takes a very important, very relevant pit stop on their journey towards Realness.Guest: Dave MerhejeORIGINAL AUDIO PRODUCTION, MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN BY SALTExecutive Produced by Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburHead of Creative: Jordan Galvan Head of Production: Liz LeMayHead of Post Production: Robert AdlerProducers: Imran Ali Malik & Aaron Kennedy Supervising Producers: Allie Strobel & Alice BearnPost Production Supervisor: Aly HonoréPost Production Coordinator: Jax Raffle Edited by: Geoffrey Mutchnik and Aaron Kennedy Sound Design and Music by: Matthew ChilelliMixed by: Aaron Kennedy Recorded by Aaron Kennedy, Zack Djurich and Mario Borgatta Guest Booking by Drive Entertainment and Hager EldaasAdditional music courtesy of Extreme Music.Joking Not Joking is a Luminary Original, and a co-production between SALT, Legally Homeless, Inc., and Numinous Company, Inc.

If you're not already a fan of Gad Saad, you've likely heard his name.  He's a Lebanese-Canadian professor and prolific author.  His latest work, The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life, explores why we all want to be happy, what happiness requires, and how we know when we have it.  Oh, he also shares weight loss tips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're not already a fan of Gad Saad, you've likely heard his name.  He's a Lebanese-Canadian professor and prolific author.  His latest work, The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life, explores why we all want to be happy, what happiness requires, and how we know when we have it.  Oh, he also shares weight loss tips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 130 members of the legal community in Canada are asking the Prime Minister to deny an extradition request from France. It centres around a 69-year old Lebanese Canadian university professor. Dr. Hassan Diab was convicted in absentia in a trial held in France earlier this year where he was sentenced to life in prison. It was for the 1980 bombing of a synagogue in Paris that killed four and wounded 46 people. Dalhousie Law Professor Robert Currie is among those people calling on the government to end fifteen years of manifest injustice in the case. And he explains why the evidence presented in the case would never have stood in Canada and why our government needs to review its extradition laws. Because, what happened to Dr. Diab, could happen to other Canadians.

We'll probably never know if Hassan Diab, a Lebanese Canadian sociology professor, had any role in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people and injured dozens more. But he's been found guilty, in absentia, by a French court, anyway.This is the second time France has attempted to punish Diab for his alleged role in the attack, and the evidence has been described as flimsy. The first time, he was extradited and jailed in France before charges were dropped, prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to criticize the case and the extradition.But now that a court has convicted, will France ask Canada for Diab a second time? If they do, will Canada comply? This is a case that could test the relationship between the two countries, and Canada's policy on extraditions in general.GUEST: Leyland Cecco, reporting for The Guardian

After living in New York City for a decade, JUNO nominated Lebanese-Canadian drummer, composer, educator and producer, Sanah Kadoura, has quickly risen to prominence as a first-call drummer and an inventive composer. She has a special approach to her playing, one that exhibits a rare musicality that infuses melody and nuance into all of her work.      Sanah received her Masters of Music in Jazz Drum Set  Performance from S.U.N.Y. Purchase in New York. She  has produced, recorded or shared the stage with a number of legendary artists including Jon Baptiste, Joe Locke, Frank Lacy, Kirk Lighstey, Philip Harper, Ed Cherry, Mark Whitfield, Roy Hargrove, Jeremy Pelt, Johnny O'Neal, Jazzmeia Horn, Ronnie Foster, among many others. As a member of the Canadian All-Star group Ostara, Sanah recorded drums on their debut album, releasing in 2022.       Her new release, ‘Duality', by her description is a blend of modern jazz, neo-soul, and Lebanese influences that weave a balance between dark and light to tell the story of hope and resilience. We discuss the theme, how they intertwine, and the inspiring message of “the flow of life” conveyed through the story. 

One week on from the sudden eruption of violence in Sudan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to facilitate the evacuation of British, US, French and Chinese foreign nationals “in the coming hours”. Previous plans to evacuate foreign nationals have not been implemented because of safety fears. Also in the programme: more than 40 years after the deadly bombing of a synagogue in Paris, a French court has convicted a Lebanese-Canadian university professor of carrying out the attack; and can there be a Hollywood ending this football season for Welsh side Wrexham AFC? (Photo: Smoke is seen to rise from buildings during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan. April 22, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah)

Paollo13 is a Lebanese-Canadian rapper hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for his lyrical prowess and undeniable talent. Born and raised in the vibrant and multicultural community of Halifax, Paollo13 found inspiration in the rich diversity of his surroundings and used it as fuel to craft his own unique style of music.In 2022, Paollo13 released his highly anticipated debut studio album, "Stunted Growth," which was met with critical acclaim and cemented his place as a rising star in the Canadian hip-hop scene. The album, released by Black Buffalo Records, showcased Paollo13's impeccable flow and sharp lyricism, highlighting his ability to tackle complex themes with ease.Paollo13's talent and hard work have earned him several accolades throughout his career. He won the Hopscotch Festival's "Each One Teach One" competition, which recognizes emerging talent in the hip-hop community. He has also collaborated with renowned artists such as Ghettosocks, Aquakultre, Marv Won, Sonnyjim, and GMD Jets, further solidifying his status as a respected and sought-after artist.Despite his success, Paollo13 remains grounded and committed to using his platform to give back to his community. He is passionate about using his music to inspire and empower others, especially those from marginalized communities, and continues to work tirelessly to make a positive impact through his art.As Paollo13's star continues to rise, there is no doubt that he will continue to push the boundaries of hip-hop and inspire countless others with his music.Check him out @paollo13

Kayla is joined by Lebanese-Canadian writer and activist Najwa Zebian to discuss how journaling as a teen helped her process the trauma and sense of isolation she felt after being forced to stay in North America while her homeland was at war. Najwa's teachings inspire others to stop minimizing their pain and proceed in healing. Follow NajwaHer Website: https://najwazebian.comCheck out Soul Academy: https://najwa-soul-academy.teachable.com/p/homeFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Kuwait to Lebanese parents, el Hashem has lived in Toronto, Canada. Influenced by his aunts, who are considered in the Middle East an iconic trailblazing super stars of women in music in the golden era, el Hashem has loved to sing since he was a child. A successful career in LGBTQAS+ media and community leadership dominated his time, and it was not until recently that el Hashem took the leap to pursue one of his life passions, singing. The journey started in early 2021 with a number of cover songs both in English and Arabic languages, that were received very warmly, and resulted in more than 150,000 streams on Spotify. A music video of one of the songs covers played a number of video and film festivals in Europe and NYC and won a number of awards, featuring the unique love story of two Arabic guys in love on a music video. Since then he wrote, recorded, and released two singles and an EP. Upcoming plans include a full album in 2023 that el Hashem best describes as a personal and collective celebration of life, good vibes, inspiration, and feeling good, that will serve to empower the listeners on a struggling day. The album will again be a mix of Western and Middle Eastern vibes that el Hashem loves to connect together. El Hashem's popularity is growing steadily around the world. From close to home in Toronto, and North America, to the Middle East, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda, Nigeria, South America, and more, fans are coming to his social media from all over to enjoy his original songs, his fun videos covering popular songs that he does to entertain his friends (he personally prefers that to “fans”), and his sharing of his love of food, dogs, and life. His friendly, down to earth real vibe, and happy smile, seem to be reason for his growing popularity. When he started, el Hashem was concerned about a number of barriers to break as a Lebanese Canadian, gay artist, who is starting on the journey of writing and recording songs after a successful career in media publishing and as a talk show host. To be welcomed and enjoyed by listeners from different cultures, and in spite of the distances, is an exciting, and unexpected step, in his song journey. His recent 2022 Holiday Season videos singing much loved Christmas songs seemed to be spreading seasonal joy to listeners and getting a ton of love. That is how el Hashem sees songs and his role as an artist, to bring people together, to bridge cultures, to create a moment of joy or a powerful emotion.

Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing. In this episode I speak to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist and educator, the incredible Najwa Zebian.Najwa being a guest on ‘Ready to be Real' is a dream come true for me as she is someone I have long admired.She grew up in a conservative Muslim household and writing helped her process and heal from past pain.Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a wonderful way of simplifying complex topics.In this conversation she speaks about being ‘wronged' and how best to manage it, self-worth, gaslighting, the importance of boundaries and how to heal.And at the end of the conversation, I ask her a question that has a profound impact on both of us.This was without a doubt one of the most powerful conversations that I've ever had and you can find Najwa's latest book ‘Trust Your Heart' online and in audio form on her website Najwa Zebian | Author. Speaker. Creator | Author. Speaker. CreatorIf you're a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than two years after downtown Beirut was levelled by an explosion, a Lebanese-Canadian family of a 3-year-old girl killed in the blast is still searching for answers.   You can see more about this episode here

Nizam Farah comes from a humble background of being a First generation Lebanese-Canadian. Being a child of an immigrant family who had a passion for their culture and values, he grew up part of his life in Lebanon. Coming back during the war to Canada was a significant culture shock.After graduating from high school and having a passion for medicine, he decided to pursue medical school. However, after graduating from university a change of heart forced him to switch gears to being a paramedic.Being a paramedic had its own problems, especially during current times. A pandemic, a new family and family health problems forced him to reconsider his life choices. Nizam decided to take a chance at opening a mobile tap van. His love for local small breweries and their flavours made it possible for him to be where he is today.@hoppywheelsmobiletapvan

Lebanese-Canadian comedian and actor Dave Merheje (Hulu's Ramy, Netflix's Comedian of the World) joins Lucie on the podcast this week to talk growing up in Windsor, going to Lebanon for the first time at 42 to discover his roots, the first time in his life he felt no anxiety, partying half naked in Beirut, his love for acting, his upcoming film opposite Star Wars' Daisey Ridley, why he thinks his Dad is an alien AND SO MUCH MORE!  Follow Dave on IG @davemerheje and follow the podcast @immigrantjampodcast.  If you listen regularly please consider joining our Patreon to support www.patreon.com/luciepohl  And please leave us a rating and a review, those help so much! We love you! 

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese - Canadian activist who uses her words to help heal others. She published her first collection of poetry in 2016 and has become a trailblazing voice for women everywhere. In a fascinating chat with Gabrielle, she shares how her search for a home led her to herself and lets us in on her secret, how to build a f%cking home within yourself!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Karl Wolf:Karl Wolf is a Lebanese-Canadian musician raised in Dubai and based in Toronto. He is a singer, songwriter and producer who has released 5 certified Gold singles in addition to his 4X platinum international hit, “Africa”. Having collaborated with the likes of Timbaland, Juicy J, Fatman Scoop, among others, the MTV Europe and 6-time SOCAN award winner has now released 9 studio albums and is still going strong! Karl and Bob have a very candid conversation about the changes in the music and radio industry. Karl talks about the negative feedback he received after putting his own spin on what is considered a classic 80s tune. And Karl talks about his upcoming cross Canada DIY live tour!

“What I call idea pathogens, these dreadful ideas… parasitize our minds, leading us to quietly go into the abyss of infinite lunacy,” says Gad Saad, a Lebanese-Canadian professor of marketing at Concordia University and author of, “The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense.” From woke ideology to COVID dogma to postmodernism, we discuss the worst kinds of “idea pathogens” he sees in society today and why people fall for them. Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV

Dania Bdeir talked about her latest film "Warsha."Born in Montreal, Dania Bdeir is a Lebanese-Canadian award-winning writer & director with an intense love/hate relationship with Lebanon which she finds to be her biggest heartache and sincerest inspiration. Dania, who's originally Syrian and is a member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, has a BA in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut and an MFA in directing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where she received a full scholarship in her third year. Her pre-thesis film "Meshkal" (English title: Kaleidoscope), has traveled to film festivals in France, Morocco, Pakistan, Mexico, Czeck Republic, India and many more. It has won a few notable awards including Award of Excellence at the 2014 Canada International film festival and Golden Palm at the 2014 Mexico International Film Festival.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Movie Night: Movie Night is an interview series that calls for afikra community members who are interested in movies and films to spend time watching along with the entire community. Movies will be announced on afikra's watching list. This interview series will host filmmakers and actors who are featured in the announced movie. Community members will be asked to watch the film on online streaming platforms or online film festivals before the series and join the conversation with the creators of the film. Movie Night is an opportunity for members to ask questions about the plot, behind the scenes, themes, and information about the movie.Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

Our guest on this episode is Najwa Zebian, whose latest book has been described as a book for anyone who has ever asked "How do I find myself?" or "How do I forgive myself?" or "How do I learn to love myself?”. The book is called, "WELCOME HOME: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul". Najwa is a Lebanese Canadian poet, activist, author, speaker, and educator whose work has been featured in the "New York Times", "Glamour", "HuffPost", and more.  Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Ritual Ritual's Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body's changing protein needs during different life stages. There's Daily Shake 18+ for adults 18-49, Daily Shake 50+ for those over 50 and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 g of pea protein per serving. Ritual's Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that's easy to incorporate into your daily rituals. Just add water, shake and sip. You'll love the great vanilla taste. Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, along with free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM. BetterHelp is professional therapy, done securely online, available to people around the world. BetterHelp online therapy will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. You can log in to your account anytime and send a message to your therapist. BetterHelp is a great way to invest in yourself. It's more affordable than traditional offline therapy and financial aid is available. Visit their website and read the testimonials that are posted daily. BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone, and even live chat-only therapy sessions. You don't have to see anyone on camera if you don't want to. With therapy, it can take a few tries to find the right fit for you. Betterhelp makes it easy and free to change therapists if needed. And here's some great news! Our Nobody Told Me listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp dot com slash NOBODY.  FEALS is a premium CBD that will help you keep your head clear and feel your best. It's hassle-free and delivered directly to your door. If you're one of the millions of people who have experienced anxiety, stress, or sleepless nights, then you could benefit from CBD.  FEALS CBD is a safe, natural method to relieve sleeplessness, nervousness, aches and pains without harmful side effects. Place a few drops of Feals under your tongue and feel the difference within minutes. The thing to remember about CBD is that finding your right dose is important and everyone's dose is different. Feals offers a free CBD hotline with Dosage Experts to help guide your personal experience so that you find your perfect starting point. Joining the Feals monthly membership makes your self-care easy. You'll save money on every order, and you can pause or cancel any time. Start feeling better with Feals! Become a member today by going to Feals dot com slash NOBODYTOLDME and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrated poet, speaker, and educator, Najwa Zebian converses with Banyen Books & Sound on her book Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Her passion for language was evident from a young age, as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels. Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, and a trailblazing voice for women everywhere. Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves and to live fearlessly. She recently launched the digital school Soul Academy and the podcast Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS News, Glamour, Elle Canada, and HuffPost. najwazebian.com

“To realize that [my home is within me.] And it goes with me everywhere...[I am the space] I had been looking for where I could validate myself and where I could fully and authentically be myself, [it] was within me within my own body. ” Episode Summary: On today's episode of SoulTalk, we have the pleasure of listening to the wisdom and life-lessons of Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, poet, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian. Najwa developed a passion for language at a young age, immersing herself in Arabic poetry and novels. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide as a trailblazing voice for women everywhere. Drawing from her experience of being torn from her home country because of war, she shares with us how to overcome the feelings of displacement to cultivate the idea that home is within ourselves not without. She offers her powerful tools on how to change your mindset of traumatic past experiences, how to harness self-love and to do things you love without seeking validation. This episode will help you transmute your life experiences to serve as a guide to build a home for your soul brick-by-brick. Timestamps: (2:07) - How Najwa Zebian started writing (9:57) - How to cultivate a sense of home (16:24) - The process of unlearning and relearning from past experiences to uncover your Authentic Self (22:58) - The process of forgiveness to set you free (28:10) - How to navigate the unknown and times of uncertainty (33:10) - Why it is so hard to accept the truth (36:28) - How Najwa Zebian taps into her creativity and process of writing (42:34) - How to put your creations out into the world and the freedom of authentic expression (47:25) - Creative success and lessons learned from a writing career   "...You pave the road metaphorically to your home by breaking down those beliefs [that force you to abandon yourself] from road blocks into road bricks." In This Episode You Will Learn: Practical guide to cultivate a sense of home within yourself  What it means to be your own home How to seek and accept your authentic self fully How to stop seeking validation from others and outside of yourself How to break off from the shackles of previous bad experiences How to wholeheartedly forgive yourself and others Some Questions I Ask: What inspired you to move into the field of writing, speaking and teaching? How you learn to cultivate that sense of feeling at home? What advice can you offer to people who lack motivation to make a move? What are some of the misconceptions people tend to think about success? What are your three most cherished life lessons?   Get in Touch: Connect with Najwa Zebian: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Check Najwa's website  Email me at kute@kuteblackson.com Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com   Download the full interview transcript HERE.   Events with Kute Blackson: Missed the Surrender Summit last week? There's still time to purchase the Upgrade Package for lifetime access to the interviews and more at a discounted price here: www.thesurrendersummit.com. July 25-August 5: Join me on a life-changing journey in Bali, there are a few spots left this summer. Apply here: www.boundlessblissbali.com

On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, we continue the thread of Lebanese women's success stories by catching up with Lebanese-Canadian writer and director Dania Bdeir about her new movie “Warsha”, which nabbed Sundance Film Festival's Best International Short Film award and the grand prize at the Asian Shorts Film Festival for 2022. Joined by Khansa, a Beirut-based multi-talented artist who played the film's main character, Dania reveals to us the magical moment that inspired her storyline, the unexpected event that forced the production team to work in a virtual studio in France, and her personal experience with the cultural tension between Syrian and Lebanese populations – a theme touched upon by the movie. Join the conversation as Khansa shares his struggles as a male belly dancer redefining masculinity in the Middle East, how he relates to the character he embodied silently and his hopes for the future! The 15-minute film follows the story of Mohamad, a Syrian crane operator working in Lebanon. You can watch the trailer of “Warsha” on YouTube and follow the movie's Instagram account @warshashortfilm. Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family to spread the word and help the film get nominated for an Oscar! Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

How did Paul Maurice get hired again? And Why did the Toronto Maple Leafs give up on one of the most important players in NHL history? Yup, Nazem Kadri is that GUY. What a story that is being written by the Lebanese-Canadian. And also, did you know Trevor and I met in university and actually found a way to cheat on our first exam together? What a beautiful start to what has become the greatest friendship that I've encountered. Love you buddy. 

In the wake of his father's death, a young boy is forced to deal with, and ultimately respect, his mixed family's Muslim and Christian mourning practices in Lebanese/Canadian filmmaker Jay Kamal's touching short film Baba.  Baba swept up three awards in CineVic's 2022 Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival, winning Outstanding Direction, Cinematography, and Performance awards — so, of course, podcast host Joyce Kline just had to find out more from Jay!Why did he feel he needed a cultural consultant? How does Canadian multiculturalism stack up against Lebanon's centuries old tradition of religious tolerance? What is it about childhood that so fascinates him as a filmmaker?  And what's his advice for filmmakers wanting to create films based on their own experience?Tune in with host Joyce Kline to find out more in the latest episode of Push In: The Cinevic Podcast.Fun fact:We sure know how to pick our guests!  Jay Kamal's Baba has just been nominated in four short film categories in the 2022 Leos Awards: Best Drama, Direction, Screenplay and Make Up! For more featured in this episode:Watch Baba online for the rest of May 2022 visit:https://cinevic.ca/short-circuit-film-festival-2022/Find Jay on his website:http://www.jay-kamal.com/aboutOn IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5624315/Leo Awards:https://www.leoawards.com/2022/index.phpCrazy 8's:https://crazy8s.filmSubscribe to catch the latest episodes of Push In on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/2S5WB7qPodcast Production Team:Technical Director: Paul RutaSound Editor: Michael KoricanHost, Researcher & copywriter: Joyce KlineCo-Producers: Joyce Kline, Michael Korican, Grady Lawlor, Paul Ruta

Dr. Gad Saad believes woke culture is a parasite infecting our universities and all of academia. He was just on Joe Rogan once again, and is a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary scientist, and is known for his appliance of evolutionary psychology to consumer behaviour. He discusses campus lunacy, cancel culture and collective Munchausen syndrome. Get his brilliant book, THE PARASITIC MIND: https://amzn.to/38AmWD8 Dr. Gad Saad links: https://twitter.com/GadSaad https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/?hl=es https://www.youtube.com/c/GadSaad/about Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dania Bdeir talked about her latest film "Warsha."Born in Montreal, Dania Bdeir is a Lebanese-Canadian award-winning writer & director with an intense love/hate relationship with Lebanon which she finds to be her biggest heartache and sincerest inspiration. Dania, who's originally Syrian and is a member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, has a BA in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut and an MFA in directing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where she received a full scholarship in her third year. Her pre-thesis film "Meshkal" (English title: Kaleidoscope), has traveled to film festivals in France, Morocco, Pakistan, Mexico, Czeck Republic, India and many more. It has won a few notable awards including Award of Excellence at the 2014 Canada International film festival and Golden Palm at the 2014 Mexico International Film Festival.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Movie Night: Movie Night is an interview series that calls for afikra community members who are interested in movies and films to spend time watching along with the entire community. Movies will be announced on afikra's watching list. This interview series will host filmmakers and actors who are featured in the announced movie. Community members will be asked to watch the film on online streaming platforms or online film festivals before the series and join the conversation with the creators of the film. Movie Night is an opportunity for members to ask questions about the plot, behind the scenes, themes, and information about the movie.Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

I am joined this week by a special friend of mine, the iconic Sabine Kahwaji. Sabine is a Lebanese Canadian director, writer and music videographer. Her narrative-focused directorial style has led her to work actively in the music industry with prominent labels and artists with a combined total of over 1.4 million views across her projects. As a proud Lebanese woman with a passion for storytelling, Sabine strives to eradicate cultural stereotypes through her work, ensuring that marginalized groups have a voice. She is dedicated to using her expertise to continuously raise awareness for causes such as Epilepsy and MS, as well as amplifying the female-identifying perspective on and off-screen. Her work has been featured on ETALK Canada, The Vancouver Sun & Province, Diafanis Argentina, iHeart Radio, among others. Most recently, as a strong storyteller her work has transitioned into directing and writing for television, commercial and film all while continuing her work in the music industry. You may recognize her as the special guest on our first two episodes (Episode 101 & 102) ever – a conversation that we did in March 2021 over Instagram Live that we both thought was important to share. I'm excited to finally have her on the pod in an actual capacity and talk about her experiences and works! Enjoy! --- Follow us on Instagram: @thehollywoodchai and Twitter: @ChaiHollywood Check out Sabine Kahwaji on Instagram: @sabinekfilm & her official website: sabinekahwaji.com "Mind vs. Body" Short Film: https://vimeo.com/682172932 Tess Anderson's "Don't Believe In" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8gbIhp3DnM --- This episode is sponsored by: Anchor - for all your Podcasting needs Dalia Web Design - for all your website designing needs and maintenance: http://www.daliawebdesign.com/ ZENA Creations - for customizable gifts, merchandise and whatever you need: https://www.instagram.com/zena.creation DrafTees, Inc. - for all your writer t-shirt needs, follow on instagram and twitter @drafteesinc The Script Doctors - a sister podcast where we fix scripts on air! Follow on instagram @thescriptdoctors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-chai/support

On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D.  speaks with Rima Chahbar .  Rima shares her personal fertility journey, her diagnosis of endometriosis,  recurrent pregnancy losses and how she is managing the grief of infertility and loss. Rima is a second generation Lebanese-Canadian secondary school teacher, and staunch infertility, loss and human rights advocate. She firmly believes in the importance of representation and inclusion in all avenues and works hard to break the stigma associated with infertility in racialized communities. 

Elle Russ chats with Najwa Zebian — a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. She became a teacher and a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and as Najwa began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, she found that she was also writing to heal herself.  After self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, she went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books. She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her fourth book, Welcome Home: A Guide for Building a Home for Your Soul was released in June 2021. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” has been viewed more than 100,000 times.     SELECTED LINKS: NajwaZebian.com ElleRuss.com  

Our soul is the foundation of who we are. But, why do we often make ourselves an afterthought and instead seek validation outside of us? In this episode, Najwa Zebian discusses her latest book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul, and unravels years of learning about herself to find and build her place in this world—a home within. Najwa is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, speaker, educator, author, and host of the Stories of Soul podcast. She joins Whitney Lauritsen for an insightful conversation on how to be there for you. Listen in as they dive deep on topics such as racism, advocating for ourselves, the roots of people-pleasing, and more. Stay tuned for this eye-opening episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the This Might Get Uncomfortable community today:wellevatr.comWellevatr FacebookWellevatr TwitterWellevatr Instagram

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator who's risen online through her insta-poetry, Tedx Talks, and interviews on Canadian news outlets. Najwa first began to write to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees she found that she was also writing to heal herself. She went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books and recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. In this episode, you'll learn about how Najwa's mindset shift led her to find her place in the world and help others to thrive. You'll begin by rethinking your self-love and move on to learning how to cultivate your inner power.   Listen out for: - The inspiration behind Najwa's ‘Welcome Home' book. - 8 nuggets of wisdom to build a home within.  - The real definition of self-love.    ABOUT NAJWA ZEBIAN Najwa Zebian's passion for language was evident from a  young age, as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels. When she arrived in Canada at the age of sixteen, she felt unstable and adrift in an unfamiliar place. The search for a home—what Najwa describes as a place where the soul and heart feel at peace—was central to her early years. Nevertheless, she completed her education and went on to become a teacher as well as a doctoral candidate in educational leadership. Her first students, a group of young refugees, led her back to her original passion: writing. She began to heal her sixteen-year-old self by writing to heal her students. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide. Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, discrimination, and abuse, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly. Her new book “Welcome Home” was published in June 2021.       Bonus:                                                                          - Learn more about Najwa Zebian here

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator who developed a passion for language at a young age, immersing herself in Arabic poetry and novels. As someone who found herself repeated displaced, leaving Lebanon for Canada when she was 16, not realizing it wasn't just a trip, but rather a permanent change, would she'd find herself searching for a home—what Najwa describes as a place where the soul and heart feel at peace, a quest that continues into her adult life.Her passion for language, quest to understand her place in the world and compassion for those who've been displaced and disenfranchised led her to pursue a Ph.D. in education. But it was an experience teaching young refugees that rekindled her love of writing, after having left it behind because of an association with pain. She began to heal her sixteen-year-old self by writing to heal her students. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, and a trailblazing voice for women everywhere.Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, discrimination, and abuse, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly. Her new book, Welcome Home, invites us to explore how to create that feeling we so yearn for within ourselves first, before looking outside.You can find Najwa at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Humble the Poet about defining your own identity in a world where you don't seem to fit the mold.My new book Sparked.Check out our offerings & partners: Canva: Create beautiful designs with your team. Use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share and print business cards, logos, presentations and more. Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/GOODLIFEParachute: Premium quality sheets, towels, robes and more. Like nothing you've ever felt. Make staying in more comfortable with our modern home collections. Responsibly manufactured. Visit ParachuteHome.com/GOODLIFE for free shipping and returns on Parachute's very comfortable home essentials.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lebanese Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian joined me to talk about her new book Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul and how you can find your home within yourself, instead of seeking it out in others.

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Gad Saad, a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor, and the author of The Parasitic Mind.

Najwa Zebian explains how to love yourself and how to find your confidence. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Najwa Zebian is also the author of Welcome Home: build a home for your soul, Sparks of Phoenix, The Nectar of Pain, Mind Platter. I found Najwa from her Ted Talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” which can be found here: https://youtu.be/rNRygxe_8Ys You can learn more about Najwa Zebian here: https://najwazebian.com/ Subscribe to The Welcome Home Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClI47mgefRuLsOElux1HXjA?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Takis: https://www.instagram.com/petertakis/ https://www.instagram.com/welcomehome.podcast/ https://twitter.com/petertakis https://www.takismusic.com/ Contact Takis: welcomehometakis@gmail.com Takis (real name Peter Takis) is a DJ/ producer from Winnipeg, Canada.

Poet-activist Najwa Zebian's debut book draws life lessons from her experiences as a Muslim immigrant seeking the essence of 'home' all through her growing years. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/24/lebanese-canadian-activist-najwa-zebian-debut-book-welcome-home/

Poet, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian has gained a loyal following online for her authentic and moving poems. The Lebanese-Canadian author's Insta-poetry rose in popularity during the #MeToo movement and her Ted Talk on building solidarity has been viewed thousands of times. Her latest book, Welcome Home, is her first work of non-fiction. “I'd been building my sense of identity outside of myself. And that's what led me to writing Welcome Home,” she tells us. Listen in to hear her thoughts on how to build a home within yourself and develop self-acceptance, and learn more about her transformative experience with writing and journaling.For a transcript & to shop this episode, click here.Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!To shop books and products mentioned in this episode visit: indigo.ca/podcast 

A conversation with Batoul Faour, a Lebanese Canadian architectural researcher and designer whose essay titled Glass Politics: On Broken Windows in Beirut, recently won the 2021 Avery Review Essay Prize.

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese Canadian activist, author, speaker, and  educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. An inspiration to millions of people worldwide, Najwa has over 1.5 million followers across her social channels, and her TEDx talk, “Finding Home Through  Poetry,” has been viewed nearly 113,000 times.   In her new book, WELCOME HOME: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul, she discusses What does home really mean? And what happens when we build it in the wrong places? Through a blend of memoir, poetry and poignant teachings, Najwa shares her deeply personal story of leaving Lebanon at 16, coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, and building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. 

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author and speaker. In this conversation, we spoke about the importance of going inward, the importance of parental love, how she feels looking back at her old writing, and meditation. Najwa's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/ More from Najwa – https://beacons.page/najwazebian Continue the conversation... Twitter – https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/dannymiranda Newsletter – https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure/

Host Samira Mohyeddin asks why people get so fired up in claiming certain foods as their own. Case in point: hummus. Guests include: Tracy Michael, 4th-generation Lebanese-Canadian in Stratford, PEI; Comedian Nour Hadidi; Laila El-Haddad, Palestinian social activist and co-author of The Gaza Kitchen; and Dafna Hirsch, Sociologist at the Open University of Israel

Bak and Najwa Zebian discuss what it means to build a home within yourself, rather than building your home in other people. As someone who spent most of her life aching to be loved and validated by others, Najwa is now able to teach people through her book Welcome Home how to build a strong foundation of self love, self acceptance and self awareness.Also discussed is how Najwa's Lebanese-Canadian upbringing shaped how she makes meaning in the world, her decision to no longer wear a hijab and depart from the identity of "the good girl" for the sake of others, the origin story of her book Welcome Home, and her thoughts on the craft of poetry. She even reads a poem from the book for us!Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world.  She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her fourth book, Welcome Home: A Guide for Building a Home for Your Soul will be released in June 2021. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.For full show noteshttps://www.baktashahadi.com/podcastConnect with Najwa ZebianWebsite: https://najwazebian.com/Book: https://www.welcomehomebook.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/najwazebianFollow/Support Stories of Transformation and Baktash AhadiDonate to the production of this podcast https://www.baktashahadi.com/supportFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stories_of_transformation/Follow us on FacebookStories of Transformation CreditsHosted by: Baktash Ahadihttps://www.baktashahadi.comProduced by: Joseph Gangemihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-gangemi-audio/Digital Marketing & Media by: Katherine Anhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-a-91081b56/Theme music by: Qais Essarwww.therabab.comArtwork by: Masheed Ahadihttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/masheedEpisode Music Credits"Be Still" by Doug Kaufman"Horizon" by Cloud Cover"Pilgrim" by Some Were At Sea

We’ve very much been looking forward to talking with our guest on this episode, Najwa Zebian. She is a Lebanese Canadian poet, activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, HuffPost, and more.  Najwa’s latest book has been described as a book for anyone who has ever asked "How do I find myself?" or "How do I forgive myself?" or "How do I learn to love myself?”. The book is called, WELCOME HOME: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul. *****  --> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> The Vaping Fix: listen to the latest podcast by Laura Beil and the team behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch to learn the shocking truth of how the e-cigarette company, Juul, set out to help lifetime smokers quit. But, instead, it managed to hook a new generation of young people. Follow the show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by starting a free trial of Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul by Najwa Zebian Najwazebian.com From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes a powerful blueprint for healing by building a home within yourself. “A master class in self-actualization and compassion.”—Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Am I There Yet? In her debut book of inspiration, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary concept of home—the place of safety where you can embrace your vulnerability and discover your self-worth. It’s the place where your soul feels like it belongs, where you are loved for who you are. Too many of us build our homes in other people in the hope that they will deem us worthy of being welcomed inside, and then we feel abandoned and empty when those people leave. Building your home inside yourself—and never experiencing inner homelessness again—begins here. In Welcome Home, Zebian shares her personal story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry, and deeply resonant teachings into her storytelling, from leaving Lebanon at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. After the profound alienations she experienced, she learned to build a stable foundation inside herself, an identity independent of cultural expectations and the influence of others. The powerful metaphor of home provides a structure for personal transformation as she shows you how to construct the following rooms: Self-Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Clarity, Surrender, and The Dream Garden. With practical tools and prompts for self-understanding, she shows you how to build each room in your house, which form a firm basis for your self-worth, sense of belonging, and happiness. Every human deserves their own home. Written with her trademark power, candor, and warmth, Welcome Home is an answer to the pain we all experience when we don't feel at peace with ourselves. About Najwa Zebian Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. She became a teacher and a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and as Najwa began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, she found that she was also writing to heal herself. After self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, she went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books. She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk "Finding Home Through Poetry" has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.

Framework for Resilience is a three-part series of online conversations which bring together activists, artists, researchers and educators to think about the world we are creating, the world we are destroying, the systems which will fall, and those which should prevail. In this first episode of the series, we focus on the dismissive and destructive ways colonial powers have overtaken the natural world, extending the same attitudes to those who call these spaces home. Foregrounding the importance of empathy and practices of care, we discuss the effects of taking a more mindful and generous approach to the places we live, and our neighbours. Reframing our role as one of caretakers (of culture, the planet, one another), and encouraging positive action and education, we can begin to see the way to a more inclusive form of co-existence. This episode is hosted by Lesley Taker (Exhibitions Manager at FACT), mediated by Dr. Luiza Prado de O Martins (Artist, Researcher) who are joined by Dr. Edna Bonhomme (Historian, Writer, Interdisciplinary Artist), Céline Semaan-Vernon (Founder of Slow Factory Foundation, Designer, Writer, Activist) and Shonagh Short (Artist, Socially Engaged Practice). The reading list for this conversation can be found here. ------ ABOUT FRAMEWORK FOR RESILIENCE This online conversation is part of The Living Planet, FACT’s year-long season which focuses on the non-human, and deals with themes such as climate change, ecology and communication, as well as the violence of ‘othering’. This series will inform our programme for the rest of the year which focuses on systems of knowledge and classification in the formation of identity and the exercise of power. They also form part of Artsformation, a research project which seeks to identify new ways of working, specifically at the intersection between art, society and technology, to overcome current social crises including justice, democracy and climate. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. The title for these sessions is taken from the artwork, PESTS, by Shonagh Short. Commissioned by FACT in 2020 for FACT Together. ABOUT DR LUIZA PRADO DE O MARTIN Dr. Luiza Prado de O. Martins is an artist and researcher whose work examines themes around fertility, reproduction, coloniality, gender, and race. We invited Luiza to mediate the discussion for her extensive speaking experience, and doctoral research interests. In 2019, she was selected as the recipient of the Vilém Flusser Residency for Artistic Research with her project “The Councils of the Pluriversal: Affective Temporalities of Reproduction and Climate Change.” She was also, in 2019, the recipient of the first Dieter Rückhaberle Förderpreis, awarded by the Künstlerhof Frohnau. She is a founding member of Decolonising Design. ABOUT DR EDNA BONHOMME Dr Edna Bonhomme is a writer, historian of science, and cultural worker. She holds a PhD in the History of Science from Princeton University and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. As a researcher, Edna’s work interrogates the archaeology of (post)colonial science, embodiment, and surveillance. A central question of her work asks: What makes people sick? She answers this by exploring the spaces and modalities of care and toxicity that shape the possibility for repair. Edna's creative work is guided by decoloniality, care, and African diaspora world making. She has collaborated on and exhibited multimedia projects at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Galerie im Turm, Display Gallery, Savvy Contemporary, and other interdisciplinary spaces. Edna has written for publications such as Africa is a Country, Al Jazeera, analyse & kritik, The Baffler, Der Freitag, The Nation, The New Republic and more. ABOUT CÉLINE SEMAAN-VERNON Céline Semaan-Vernon is a Lebanese-Canadian designer, writer, advocate and public speaker. She is the founder of Slow Factory Foundation, a 501c3 public service organization working at the intersection of environmental and social justice, which produces a conference series promoting sustainability literacy called Study Hall, and the first science-driven incubator in fashion called One X One. She is on the Council of Progressive International, became a Director's Fellow of MIT Media Lab in 2016, and served on the Board of Directors of AIGA NY, a nonprofit membership organization that helps cultivate the future of design in New York City from 2016-2017. ABOUT SHONAGH SHORT Shonagh Short is a socially engaged artist based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. They make participatory, playful work that uses language in its widest sense, including metaphor and everyday visual language, as a lens to explore class, gender and society. Aesthetically they are influenced by their working-class background, utilising everyday items as materials in order to unpick preconceived notions and distinctions between high and low art, cultural value and societal status. They use humour as a site of resistance from which structural inequalities can be made visible. They have been artist-in-residence on the Limehurst estate in Oldham since 2016, they have also completed residencies for Kahoon Projects and the Nasty Women International Art Prize and have exhibited work at galleries across the UK.

Jade Hassouné is a Lebanese-Canadian actor, dancer and singer. He is known for his roles as Meliorn in the US television series Shadowhunters and as Prince Ahmed Al Saeed in the Canadian series Heartland. Under the pseudonym J4DE, in 2020 he released the EP Love Letter to a Fandom. He built a small intimate community for his fandom using 1-on-1 coaching with Jette Stubbs. Along the way, there were some surprising lessons on silencing your inner critic, listening to your audience, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. Learn more about Jade: https://jadehassoune.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadehassoune/?hl=enCheck out his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/J4DE

"These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb."Beautiful words from one of my absolute favorite poems written by Najwa Zebian who is today's special guest on the pod. Heartbreak and pain are sometimes inevitable, so how do we grieve relationships that end, how do we process loss that comes with a broken heart and most importantly how do learn to trust ourselves again?Najwa Zebian, a Lebanese-Canadian activist, poet, educator and speaker is the author of three poetry books and her fourth book is on its way to be released this summer! In today's episode we delve into the topic of heartbreak, pain and loss. Three things that we have all experienced at one point or another in our lives.In previous episodes we have talked about the importance of staying single until we are comfortable with being single and on the opposite spectrum we have discussed heavy topics such as abuse. I think it's now time to talk about experiencing heartbreak and the all too familiar feeling of being swallowed up by pain.I asked Najwa, why is it so hard to walk away from someone that you know isn't good for you? Why do we choose to not believe that a better love exists out there?At times we can be so mystified by the words of someone, the same someone who can easily walk out on us without a goodbye. How do we stop ourselves from thinking that if we love them harder, they'll finally love us right back? Why do we try to salvage the pieces of a broken relationship rather than save ourselves?Najwa beautifully explains the art of building a home within us rather than finding it in others. She takes us on a journey of explaining heartache and how we can grow from the hurt and on the way we can learn to protect ourselves without necessarily building a cage around us.Enjoy and follow the pod on Instagram:@unsweetenedandunfilteredFollow Najwa Zebian on Instagram:@najwazebianListen to Najwa's Podcast here:Stories of the SoulPre-Order Najwa's New Book here:Welcome Home

Over March, we're hosting a series of talks recorded at the annual conference of Fightback Aotearoa/Australia (fightback.org.nz), on the 23rd of January 2021. In this session, Lebanese Canadian writer and activist Jade Saab speaks about the Lebanese and regional uprisings, while Mexican-American socialist Erin Rocio speaks about social movements in the US and Latin America. Thumbnail image of Lebanese uprising from Al Jazeera.

Serge is Lebanese Canadian, and sat down with Stephen to share a bit of history and political theory on Lebanon. He shares his perspective on what it means to be Asian, and how his relationship with Asia has evolved having lived in Shanghai for so long. On top of that, they talk about how 2020 will be a year for the history books, juice cleanses, and cryptocurrency! If you enjoy this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Shades Of Yellow is part of The Noodle Shop Media group, find us on instagram @ShadesOfYellowPodcast.  

Lebanese Canadian activist, author, and speaker, Najwa Zebian, joins Alaa on this week's episode. Najwa discusses what it feels like to belong and not belong at the same time, using her love of poetry to fuel her advocacy and what it means to be our real self. Being At The Table means: “Showing up as the real me and showing up with compassion for both myself, as a human being, and for the person sitting across from me” – Najwa ZebianHighlights from the Conversation:Living a simple life in Lebanon and the culture shock of coming to Canada at the age of 16Finding her calling as a teacher in university and doing her practicum as Muslim in a Catholic schoolGrowing up with poetry and how it shaped how she looked and interacted with the worldUsing poetry as a mode for advocacy for change in a system that was not set up for the success of those who did not learn English at a young agePublishing her book during a dark period of her lifeChoosing our real selfAnd more!About the Guest: Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Through her three books, her podcast (Stories of the Soul) and her own digital school (Soul Academy), she continues to give a voice to countless souls out there aching to be heard.https://najwazebian.com/ About the Host: Alaa Murabit is an award-winning medical doctor, global security strategist, women's rights advocate and United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Goal Global Advocate.https://alaamurabit.com/https://www.instagram.com/alaamurabit/https://twitter.com/almmurahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alaamurabit/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her passion for language was evident from a young age, as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels. The search for a home—what Najwa describes as a place where the soul and heart feel at peace—was central to her early years. When she arrived in Canada at the age of sixteen, she felt unstable and adrift in an unfamiliar place. Nevertheless, she completed her education and went on to become a teacher as well as a doctoral candidate in educational leadership. Her first students, a group of young refugees, led her back to her original passion: writing. She began to heal her sixteen-year-old self by writing to heal her students. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide. Najwa has become a trailblazing voice for women everywhere and was name-dropped by the New York Times and CBS News, among others. She has also creatively collaborated with Google, RBC, Kohls and Cirque du Soleil. Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, discrimination, and abuse, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly.Follow Najwa on Social media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/najwazebian1Follow The Story Box on Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestoryboxpodcast/Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thestoryboxpodcastFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/125781678801513YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXHMRPxW0qoxV8kKjaFdYwWebsite - https://thestoryboxpodcast.com/Subscribe for more!This episode is sponsored by THICC Cookies and MyMateDave Cold Brew CoffeeFor 20% off THICC cookies visit https://biggandthicc.com.au/ and at the checkout use discount code "storybox" to order yours today. I highly recommend you order 12 you won't go wrong! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gad Saad is a a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor at Concordia University. He talks about his new book 'The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense'. He speaks out against post-modernism, radical feminism, identity politics and how tribalism is standing in the way of peace in the Middle East. He also explains why he would have voted for Donald Trump.

Gad Saad is a a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor at Concordia University. He talks about his new book 'The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense'. He speaks out against post-modernism, radical feminism, identity politics and how tribalism is standing in the way of peace in the Middle East. He also explains why he would have voted for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gad Saad is a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist at the John Molson School of Business who applies evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behaviour.  His latest book is The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense, and it explores the numerous idea pathogens permeating today’s social landscape, such as, but not limited to post-modernism. We covered lots of ground in this rapid fire 30-minute conversation with Saad, including: How dangerous fringe ideas are permeating the mainstream The problem with Diversity and Inclusion programs Social media censorship and free speech absolutism Fake news Social justice politics at Google and Spotify Falsification theory The tyranny of the minority How the silent majority can stand up And, why rapper 50 Cent is, apparently, no longer black This was a very important discussion about ideas that hold truth firmly in their crosshairs, and can have devastating consequences on how we work and live if kept unchecked. We can either bury our heads in the sand, or, we can listen, learn, and act, so with that I bring you the one and only, Gad Saad. Show Notes: The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense: https://amzn.to/3ovHsbl Website: com The Saad Truth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLH7qUqM0PLieCVaHA7RegA Twitter: @GadSaad Previous books: The Consuming Instinct https://amzn.to/37QzGTL  The Evolutionary Biases of Consumption https://amzn.to/31M9WUm  Sponsored By: Future Squared listeners can get 20% off and free shipping on all Manscaped products at MANSCAPED.COM, with code FUTURESQUARED. That’s 20% off at MANSCAPED.COM with code, FUTURESQUARED. ---------------------------------------------------------------- www.nofilter.media  Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: steveglaveski.com Medium: medium.com/@steveglaveski

Jade Saab, who previously appeared on the podcast to discuss “The Uprising in Lebanon,” (https://www.marxisthumanistinitiative.org/episode-6-the-uprising-in-lebanon) returns to provide an update in the wake of the explosion in August that devastated Beirut and triggered the resignation of Lebanon’s government. He and the co-hosts discuss how the country’s protest movement has responded to these and other events; the role that the French government has been playing; and the future of Lebanon’s current political system, based on power-sharing among religious sects. The segment concludes with a discussion of the role of activity, and the role of thought, in overcoming the obstacles that the protest movement faces. A Lebanese/Canadian writer and activist, Saab is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Glasgow. He is the editor of and a contributor to A Region in Revolt (https://darajapress.com/publication/a-region-in-revolt-mapping-the-recent-uprisings-in-north-africa-and-west-asia), a forthcoming book collection about recent uprisings in North Africa and West Asia. This episode’s current-event segment discusses Trump’s succumbing to COVID-19, Glenn Greenwald’s opportunistic attempt (https://theintercept.com/2020/10/04/why-are-democrats-praying-for-the-speedy-recover-of-a-fascist-dictator/) to use this news to take a shot at Democrats, and the completely different, revolutionary-humanist, perspective articulated in MHI’s new editorial, “Trumpism, Democrats, and How to Vote from the Left.” (https://www.marxisthumanistinitiative.org/mhieditorial/editorial-trumpism-democrats-and-how-to-vote-from-the-left.html)

our latest for n10.as comes to us from DJ Almond Breeze ---- Lucia Stephen aka DJ Almond Breeze is a recent transplant to Montreal, hailing from the shores of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her primary work supports the growth, success and vibrancy of small-scale organic farmers and local food systems. Also a lifelong music-lover, she is forever indebted to the innumerable Black artists that have created work that has changed her life, and so many others, for the better. Alongside supporting Black artists (as one source, check out Blackbandcamp.info), due to the recent events and ongoing turmoil in Lebanon, as a Lebanese-Canadian, she encourages listeners to visit https://helplebanon.carrd.co/ Photo by @ heatherrpprd clothes by @ 100percentsilk_ fleurs by @ j_aime Tracklist: Ian Isiah - N.U.T.S. Rene & Angela – I Love You More (DJ S Remix) Busta Rhymes & Janet Jackson - What's It Gonna Be? Dre Ngozi - Flagrant Haus Kali Uchis - Dead to Me (OMULU FUNK SUAVÃO Remix) Koffee - Toast (Clipz Remix) Tiana Major9 - Think About You Solange - Stay Flo (Morwell Remix) Feminine Hi Fi, Sister Carol, Laylah Arruda, Shirley Casa Verde, Mis Ivy, Lei Di Dai & Digitaldubs - Femina Ganja Sault - Masterpiece Teyana Taylor ft. Erykah Badu - Lowkey Sho Madjozi & She's Drunk - Amadoda (Shy One Remix) Active Surplus - Meera Babe Roots - Bless Me Asmara - Darling Eyes Courtney Melody - Bad Boy (Morwell Remix) Maria Minerva - Wake Up In NYC Jacob Miller - Healing of the Nation 700 Bliss - Sixteen Enjoy & Share ! SC: https://soundcloud.com/lucia-stephen IG: @secretbaby86

Sandrella Mohanna is an actor, improviser, and aspiring screenwriter from Halifax, NS.Sandrella has also spent several years competing with the Canadian Bodybuilding Federationboth at the provincial and national levels. Her last competitive year was in 2016, where she tookhome two second-place trophies and one third-place trophy. She has also spent time on theother side of the stage as a bodybuilding judge.Sandrella is a first-generation Lebanese-Canadian whose mother tongue is Arabic. A lover oflanguages and culture, she holds a BA in French and Spanish from Dalhousie University, andhas lived and travelled abroad extensively.Between cuddling with her cats and fielding questions about the authenticity of her curly hair,Sandrella can be found lifting heavy things at the gym and spending time with her husband anddaughter.Sandrella can also be found working on her craft through various workshops and classesoffered locally through Neptune Theatre and AFCOOP. She is also a full member of ACTRA,WIFT, and AFCOOP, and enjoys attending various conferences and industry events throughoutthe year.Check her out at @sandrella_mohanna

In this double-length special, Ken and Mila are joined by Gaël to learn about the little-known furry community. They also discuss sexual politics and religion, Petersonian modernism and postmodernism, foreign policy and interventionism in the Middle East, and mental health. Gaël is a Lebanese-Canadian musician, chess master, and queer intellectual.

Don't let anyone stop you from becoming your best self. For this episode of The School of Greatness, I wanted to revisit the wisdom of some amazing women from our Summit of Greatness conference in 2017. These women are so empowering, and their words have stayed with me for these past few years.Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business. She is the author of the international best seller The 5 Second Rule, and she now she has a daytime talk show called The Mel Robbins Show. In 2018, she gave a fantastic TEDx talk titled "How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over" that has over 22 million views. Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Her newest book is the New York Times bestseller The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Esther unpacks what infidelity really is, why even happy people can be unfaithful, and how couples can recover from such a traumatic experience. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker and educator. She focuses on empowering people that have been abused and displaced. Najwa has become a trailblazing voice for women everywhere and has been highlighted by The New York Times and CBS News, among others. She has also creatively collaborated with Google, RBC, Kohl’s and Cirque du Soleil. She is host of the podcast Stories of the Soul which is all about inspiring people to heal from pain, suffering and abuse. Maria Sharapova is a Tennis Champion, author, and entrepreneur. She won her first Grand Slam tournament at just 17 years old. She’s held major commercial endorsements with companies including Nike and Tiffany & Co. She founded Sugarpova, a premium candy line, which is packed with antioxidants and non-GMO ingredients that are worth indulging in. She also founded the Maria Sharapova Foundation which helps children around the world pursue their dreams through education and scholarships. All of these women have unique wisdom that refine greatness in a truly inspiring way.Join us in Episode 913 to learn how you too can share your story with confidence, overcome negativity and become the best version of yourself you can be.Maria, what is one piece of advice you would give to all budding entrepreneurs? (7:15)Maria, how do you handle criticism? (11:26)Najwa, how do you balance sharing your vulnerable, painful story with being hopeful? (20:50)Esther, how do I handle the outside pressure of being with a wonderful man who doesn’t look great on paper? (33:50)Mel, does inspiration build action and courage? (46:05)How to get a new perspective on something you have done for a long time (3:30)How Maria mentally switched from being just an athlete to being an entrepreneur (5:20)Inspiration to fire you up if you are at the bottom (14:35)How to overcome negative self-talk and negative voices from your family (24:22)How to honor your parents while having healthy boundaries with them (8:40)Why it’s so important for everyone to have an open conversation about sex (32:10)How to date and commit to a partner when there are so many options (37:40)How to re-establish a connection with your previous partner after a divorce (43:40)Why imposter syndrome can be a good thing (44:30)How to find your voice if you’ve experienced an abusive relationship (47:10)If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/913 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

In today’s episode we’re speaking with drummer and composer Sanah Kadoura. We discussed her experience releasing an album independently as opposed to using a label, being Lebanese-Canadian, why she picked up the drums at age 18, studying with John Riley, overcoming self-criticism from playing at jam sessions, the highs and lows of a career in music, recovering from a brain injury and using music to share that story, and much more. Support the Podcast: https://berniesbootlegs.com/supportConnect with Sanah:Website: https://sanahkadoura.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanahkadoura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sanah9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanah.kadoura/Connect with Bernie's Bootlegs:Website: http://berniesbootlegs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berniesbootlegsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/berniesbootlegsTwitter: https://twitter.com/berniesbootlegsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/berniesbootlegs1Email: berniesbootlegs@gmail.comSupport the show (http://berniesbootlegs.com/support)

It’s that time of year again!  This episode is from the Yallapunk festival (year 3).  The episode features some of this year’s Yallapunk participants/attendees: Phil and Nadim, the Lebanese-Canadian electronic duo Wake Island http://www.wakeislandmusic.com/ IG: wakeislandmusic Phil and Nadim talk about the tour they’re currently on, the set they had for Yallapunk, and the importance of touring in regions of the world that are often overlooked. Miriam Hakim, solo singer/guitarist, and singer of the punk band Giant Kitty Listen on: Bandcamp iTunes Spotify IG: giantkittyband, kuzbaramusic Miriam brought up Giant Kitty’s part in the upcoming film “Acid Test”, talked about…

Episode 5 of the mindyourmind Archive Series featuring Canadian hip hop wordsmith and broadcaster Shad and Lebanese-Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Karl Wolf. Enjoy! Music provided by www.bensound.com/

What is your truth? What is your soul wanting to share? What are you willing to do to impact others? How vulnerable and real are you willing to get? When I ask these questions, I can only think of my next guest: Najwa Zebian, a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide. Najwa has become a trailblazing voice for women everywhere and was name-dropped by the New York Times and CBS News among others. Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, discrimination, and abuse, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to live, love, and create fearlessly. During this fearless conversation, you're going to discover how to deepen your relationship with yourself, how to overcome pain and challenge and shower the world with authenticity, love, and energy. "You can hide all you want, but you have to live with yourself and your truth every day." - Najwa Zebian "The first step to healing is true and authentic validation." - Najwa Zebian "Everyone feels seen and heard differently." - Najwa Zebian ANNOUNCING THE LEAP OF YOUR LIFE! Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you READY!!?!? There’s a bold decision in your life you’ve been putting off, and every day passing by is a reminder of what hasn’t happened. And now you’re wondering if it ever will. But what if there was a way to flip the script, take the Leap Of Your Life and never wonder ‘what could have been'? I'm excited to announce my BRAND NEW book, The Leap Of Your Life is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all other retailers. This book was written to give yourself permission to not only dream big and bold...but go all in on yourself and ensure you never, ever experience the sinking feeling of regret. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT ALL MAJOR RETAILERS NOW! LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss one thing.

This week’s guest on Women of Impact is Najwa Zebian.  Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator.  Inspired by her love of language from an early age, now she gives her voice to those who feel silenced.  In this episode she talks about getting past trauma and how to know if your relationship is serving you.   This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Get 25% off your first order and a 30-day free trial at thrivemarket.com/women   BUY NAJWA’S BOOKS: The Nectar of Pain: https://amzn.to/2W52QWu Sparks of Pheonix: https://amzn.to/2Gun0mc Mind Platter: https://amzn.to/2IPzeIN   SHOW NOTES A new way to think about ‘home’ [02:19] Does happiness just come to us? [05:48] Why we need to feel and accept our pain [07:09] How to actually feel your pain so you can move on [09:57] Boundaries you need to set up for future relationships [15:40] Najwa’s definition of self love [19:24] Why you can’t be positive all the time [21:52] The importance of taking responsibility for your health [26:30] How to find your voice [29:28] The real story behind Najwa’s International Women’s Day speech [35:08] Why you can’t doubt your truth [42:00] FOLLOW NAJWA: WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2virGWO INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2adrxex FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2GBCOEJ TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2vjRQZm YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2UzlDaJ

Glenn is joined by Dr. Gad Saad who is a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary behavioral scientist at the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) and is known for applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behavior. They discuss a variety of different topics including progressivism's kindergarten logic, the wisdom of not knowing, the socialism of ants, the courage of responsibility, the humanity of struggle, and the expressionists' character of Islam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mohamad Fakih is a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He started Paramount Fine Foods after arriving in Canada as an immigrant. In May 2018, Fakih was awarded an honourary doctorate from Ryerson University.

Consider this... "These mountains that you are carrying, you were only meant to climb." I know you felt that! And so did I. Which is why I had to interview the powerful and inspiring trailblazer who coined this phrase, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet and inspirational speaker on a mission to CHANGE THE WORLD. In this heart-filled interview, Najwa shares her account of witnessing her home in Lebanon engulfed in war, to her incredible journey of immigration, vulnerability, invisibility, and self-discovery. On the heels of the #metoomovement we confront head-on the mindset of power dynamics and the reality AND effects that men and women are faced with on a daily basis. Our backgrounds are different. Our styles are different and this interview will be a brand new experience that you do NOT want to miss. More often than not, it is our diversity that brings us together. This is why I am so thrilled to bring you this episode. This woman has shaped and changed her entire life and is now on a mission to change the world. WATCH/LISTEN NOW! Please SUBSCRIBE to all platforms, by CLICKING THE LINK IN MY BIO. Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT, REPOST, and TAG SOMEONE to spread the word about the fastest growing show on earth!

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Najwa Zebian about the loneliness that came with moving from Lebanon to Canada and how that affected her teaching, why she uses social media to fight the stigma surrounding mental health, and how she processes her struggles through writing. Najwa Zebian is a celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet, speaker, and mental health advocate.   Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast. Follow Najwa on social media by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/najwazebian1 https://twitter.com/najwazebian https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/ https://www.pinterest.com/znajwa/ https://www.youtube.com/najwazebian   Find more information about Najwa and her books at https://najwazebian.com.   Follow TWLOHA on social media at: https://twitter.com/TWLOHA https://www.instagram.com/twloha/ https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/   Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/. Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.   We’re currently accepting applications for our intern program. If you’d like to apply and learn more, visit https://twloha.com/jobs.    Credits:   We’d like to thank Copeland for providing the original music featured here and Najwa Zebian for sharing her story with us. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely. Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Najwa Zebian, poet, advocate, author of the book Mind Platter and Lebanese Canadian, was recently thrown into the spotlight when her poetic #MeToo Tweet went viral via New York Times, CBS News, the Times of India. Today, Najwa shares her life, her incredibly moving poetry and an invitation to feel our feelings, own our stories and share our voices. SHOW NOTES: John mentions this Goalcast video that shares his story. John mentions hearing Najwa's story through her Goalcast video. Get Najwa's books Mind Platter and The Nectar of Pain. "When excluded from activities, I felt like it was my fault. This is something not only children internalize, but that adults do too." "I couldn't understand what I was going through. That pushed me to find other means to express myself." "Belonging is a basic human need." I had good grades, good manners. I convinced myself that settling for that was enough. There's no progressing in life if you don't come to terms with your story. Even the strongest of us go through moments where we feel let down or taking advantage of. Just to visualize it: These mountains you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. I gives me so much power. I must believe in myself before I expect anyone else to believe in me. I must raise my own voice and not expect someone to fight for me. To get heard, I was the one who had to raise my voice. There wasn't anyone saying, you've been going through a hard time, is there anything I can do. I can't expect anyone to lead me. I need to start paving that road. If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist. NAJWA ZEBIAN ON HOW SHE BECAME A WRITER: "On my 13th birthday, I had one friend who I only saw at school because we did not live in the same village. She gave me a journal. It was the first time I wrote my feelings out on paper. It was weird at first... unfamiliar. I found myself going back to it day after day. It became the home that I was searching for because nobody was telling me that I was being too sensitive or that I shouldn't be feeling that way." "They didn't want to be here, but felt like they had to be grateful. They felt out of place and made to feel that they were not good enough." Najwa said of her Libyan students in Canada. "I started to write to help them feel empowered. I thought I was writing for them, but I was writing to heal my 16 year old self. That was a pivotal moment." If you enjoyed Najwa's story of advocacy, owning your story and using your voice, check out Ep. #82 with Christine Caine. NAJWA ZEBIAN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Prophet. I love hat it talks about elements of love and life and purpose and friendship and that it's timeless. It was written decades ago and if I were to read it in 2000 years, it would still make sense. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Innocence. When I was young I used to take everything at face value. I wouldn't hesitate to smile. If I saw someone struggling, I'd get emotional and try to help them. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My journal. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My grandma. I lived with her and I remember so many lessons that she taught me as a child. She would tell me old stories of going through the war and what she learned about life. I never got a chance to give her a proper good bye. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? I need to put myself first in order to be able to give to others. When I feel depleted, it's because I didn't honor my boundaries. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Forgive yourself for being hard on yourself and tying your happiness to whether or not people welcomed you into their lives. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Truly lived and owned her own story.  *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It's my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist.

On episode 27 of the Montreal Marketeers podcast, we talk YouTube with Ali, aka Lucky Loush. Ali is one of the most energetic guests we've had on our podcast. It didn't come as a surprise to us when he mentioned that he couldn't simply "drink the Kool-Aid" and be satisfied with a regular 9 to 5 job. His desire to build something larger than himself led to the creation of the Lucky Loush YouTube channel. Ali's goal has always been to promote Lebanese culture. As a Lebanese Canadian, he feels that traditional media companies have a tendency to shine a negative light on the community that he holds so close to his heart. After trying different content creation approaches, he found his niche in reacting to Arabic music videos. At the time of recording this episode, Lucky Loush had about 1,000 YouTube subscribers . It took him over a year to reach this goal but his patience and perseverance is finally paying off. As of July 2018, he surpassed the 20,000 subscriber mark. Check out this week's episode of the Montreal Marketeers to find out more about building a YouTube community with Lucky Loush. Topics: - Finding your passion - Hacking culture - Playing the extremities - Relating to your audience - Taking game, adding value, and making it yours - Pivoting when necessary - Building a core audience - Staying true to yourself Montreal Marketeers Episode 27 is now live and available for download. You can also subscribe and view our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or through your RSS feed.

The Roy Green Show Correctional Service Canada has started a needle exchange program to begin in Canadian prisons. Is this beneficial for inmates or does it bring too much unnecessary risk to the prisoners and to the guards? As well, the Canada Border Services Agency has moved border officers from other posts to Quebec City, in response to the thousands of illegal border crossings from the U.S. And Hassen Diab is a Lebanese-Canadian citizen and university professor who France alleged was behind a 1980 terrorist attack on a Paris synagogue that killed four people. France issued an extradition request which was granted by a federal court. Diab was extradited in 2014 and imprisoned for three years before France returned him to Canada with no French charges laid. Our guest Scott Newark wrote a column for InvestigativeProject.org questioning how the extradition of Hassen Diab was handled and whether or not it should have ever taken place. Guest: Scott Newark, Currently Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminlolgy at SFU, Former Alberta prosecutor, executive Officer of the Canadian Police Association, Security policy Adviser to the Ontario federal governments. - According to the Director for the Study of Science at the Cato Institute, a reduction of 90 million tonne per year of greenhouse gasses would result in only 0.001 or 0.002 degrees Celsius of less global warming by 2100 than would otherwise occur, and it would come at a huge cost to Canadians. Guest: Tom Harris, executive director of the International Climate Science Coalition - Major General David Fraser was commanding officer for the largest battle in NATO history, Operation Medusa. Much of the information about this historic 2006 battle against the Taliban has never made its way to the public. Major General Fraser is now bringing the story of Operation Medusa to light with his new book, 'Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban' And now that Taliban are in control of 75% of Afghanistan, what importance does Operation Medusa retain? Guest: Major General David Fraser, Commanding officer of Operation Medusa and one of the most decorated Generals in Canadian military history, author of ‘Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban' - Global News reports 4000 doses of Ebola vaccine have been shipped to Congo City as deaths rise. The World Health Organization has sent the vaccines but decided to not yet declare the outbreak a global health emergency. Some are accusing the WHO of being slow to properly address the last deadly Ebola outbreak. Guest: Jason Tetro, Microbiologist known as The Germ Guy, author of ‘The Germ Files' and ‘The Germ Code'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Correctional Service Canada has started a needle exchange program to begin in Canadian prisons. Is this beneficial for inmates or does it bring too much unnecessary risk to the prisoners and to the guards? As well, the Canada Border Services Agency has moved border officers from other posts to Quebec City, in response to the thousands of illegal border crossings from the U.S. And Hassen Diab is a Lebanese-Canadian citizen and university professor who France alleged was behind a 1980 terrorist attack on a Paris synagogue that killed four people. France issued an extradition request which was granted by a federal court. Diab was extradited in 2014 and imprisoned for three years before France returned him to Canada with no French charges laid. Our guest Scott Newark wrote a column for InvestigativeProject.org questioning how the extradition of Hassen Diab was handled and whether or not it should have ever taken place. Guest: Scott Newark, Currently Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminlolgy at SFU, Former Alberta prosecutor, executive Officer of the Canadian Police Association, Security policy Adviser to the Ontario federal governments. (Photo: Felicia Parrillo Global News) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Mindful Expat Guest is Amanda Zetah! Amanda is originally from the United States, from the state of Colorado. While she was in college, inspired by the dream of becoming a travel writer, she started traveling independently and soon caught the travel bug. As soon as she graduated, she jumped at the opportunity to start traveling full-time. Over the past 6 years of traveling independently, Amanda has been to over 60 different countries. She has spent time living in Sierra Leone, Iraq, Myanmar, and she now lives in Azerbaijan, where she works as an English teacher. In addition travel, Amanda is also passionate about staying healthy – both physically and emotionally. From her own first-hand experience, she knows that travelers face some extra challenges in this realm, so she has started a website and blog for fellow health-conscious travelers called Health Nut Nomad, where she shares ideas and insights on ways to stay healthy and grounded while on the move. What you’ll hear in this episode: • About Amanda’s experiences of facing the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone as well as a car bombing in Iraq — and how she has learned to both face her fears as well as continue to live in the present moment as she continues her journey of traveling the world. • Amanda’s journey of discovering a mindfulness practice that works for her and allows her to feel more present in her day-to-day life. • Breaking down some misconceptions about mindfulness and discussing how the simple practice of coming back to the present moment can actually get us out of our heads and back into our lives.  Resources mentioned in today’s episode: • Amanda mentioned the book, The Alchemist, by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. This international best-seller (translated into at least 70 different languages) shares the simple story of a young man on a journey and has been widely interpreted to represent the journey we must all undertake to find our path in life or our destiny. • The quote Amanda shares with us (which can be found here) is actually not from an anonymous source, but rather from Lebanese-Canadian poet and speaker Najwa Zebian. • After we finished our interview (not included in today’s episode), Amanda also shared another helpful resource with me — a book written by her aunt, Terri Leichty, called Body Love Food Peace: Ten Practices to End the War, on mindful eating and developing a more compassionate relationship with our own bodies. Amanda also recently wrote about this topic on her blog, and this article can be found here. More about Amanda and how to follow up with her: To learn more about Amanda, you can visit her website, Health Nut Nomad, where she brings together ideas from fellow travelers on how to stay fit and healthy while traveling and living abroad. Some of her articles that you might be interested in checking out include https://healthnutnomad.com/yoga-travelers-meditation-practices/this one on meditation practices for travelers, or this one on coping with anxiety. You can also find Amanda on Twitter, and you can connect with her through this page of her website. Stay in Touch! To make sure you don’t miss future episodes of Mindful Expat, you can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcasting app. To receive monthly summaries of podcast episodes and stay up to date on other announcements and resources, sign up for the Mindful Expat Podcast Newsletter! (When you sign up, you’ll also receive a free mp3 guided mindfulness exercise to practice on your own!) And, finally, if you’d like to get in touch and leave me a voice message with a question or comment that may be played in a future episode, you can do so here!

Let's talk culture! Me and the awesome Kevin Touch kick off a new series where we talk about all things culture. As a Lebanese-Canadian and Kevin as an Italian-Thai-American, we explore our families quests to Canada and the United States.

How does a Lebanese-Canadian kid, born in Gabon, Africa get to Hollywood? Practice! Alain Moussi talks about his journey from stuntman to star of the new Kickboxer Trilogy. ALAIN MOUSSI LINKS: K2 Martial Arts: http://martialartsottawa.com/ Follow Alain on Twitter & IG: @alainmoussi We discuss, debate and dissect kung fu movies and martial arts cinema past, present, and future!  SPONSORS: www.tinboxsolutions.com www.wearenotgoodpeople.com   YOUTUBE LINKS: http://youtu.be/5zeRoGFft2s  by Justin H @KingofKungFuAMP

Join host Jenna Kutcher as she interviews the Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker and educator, Najwa Zebian. Interviewing this inspiring, relatable woman left us inspired to embrace our own unique journey on finding one's voice and pursuing business. The purpose of this interview is to inspire us, encourage us to practice self-care, and to motivate us to find fulfillment in our work as we set and chase new goals. You may recognize Najwa's two self-published books, Mind Platter and The Nectar of Pain. She is an absolute breath of fresh air in the writing community and beyond. After a personal experience of being silenced, she has made the decision to string her words in a way that resonates with every soul at a deep level. Her mission is to give a voice to anyone who feels silenced. Within less than two years of publishing her first book, she now inspires hundreds of thousands daily to dive into the depths of feeling in a courageously daring, yet beautifully liberating way. Ready to feel inspired, motivated, and self-assured? You're in the right spot!

Dr. Gad Saad is a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary behavioural scientist at the John Molson School of Business who is known for applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behaviour. I speak with Gad about growing about in Lebanon, as well as his thoughts on Islam and Islamic reform. Follow Dr. Gad Saad here: https://twitter.com/GadSaad https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Gad.Saad/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GadSaad Contribute on Patreon www.patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube www.youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach www.facebook.com/lalodagachpage/ Follow Lalo Dagach Podcast twitter.com/LaloPodcast www.facebook.com/lalodagachpodcast/

This is a 3-part podcast series on the case of Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian sociology professor extradited from Canada and currently in a French jail, accused of a bombing that happened in Paris in 1980. Part 1 looks at the bombing of the synagogue at Rue Copernic in 1980 – the turn French investigators made … Continue reading "The Case of Hassan Diab: a 3-part podcast series"

In our final episode of Season 1, we are looking back and looking forward. For our first interview, Bryan speaks with a Lebanese-Canadian business owner who is offering work and learned wisdom to new Syrian-Canadians. And then Jess catches up with the General Manager of Honest Ed's and talks about their final turkey giveaway at the iconic Bathurst & Bloor location. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THANKS! Thanks to Jack Boyadjian, the owner of the Beiruti Grand Cafe (http://beiruti.ca/) in North York Toronto. And big thanks to Russell Lazar, General Manager of Honest Ed's, for his time. This Episode more than ever, huge thanks, to Erik Betlem, Ken Stowar and Sam Petite and CIUT for the use of Studio 2 all season. And thanks very much to Chris Foster (www.chrisfoster.ca) for our Foodstuffs logo. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Foodstuffs is taking a little vacation with a plan to return later this winter. Thanks for listening. If anything has stuck with you this season, please share it with the ones you love while we're gone. And please get in touch if you have an idea for next season or if you would like to contribute: @foodstuffslife Thanks for the good times! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Foodstuffs is a podcast about food and culture, and their intersections. It is the brainchild of Jessica Walker and Bryan Goman. www.foodstuffs.life