Podcasts about Maysoon

Join Maysoon Zayid as she discusses humor, disability rights, and the resilience of Palestinian identity during a conversation filled with heart and laughter amid conflict.This show is made possible by you!  Our year end goal is to raise $50,000, and we are half way there. To become a member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest:  Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny MisfitsWatch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music In the Middle:  "Purpose Love" by Jhelisa, released on Dorado Records.  And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation•  Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch•  Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version  available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest:  Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny Misfits RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation•  Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch•  Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version  available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

(00:40) Paolo Conti spiega come il capo di gabinetto del ministero della Cultura è giunto alla decisione di lasciare l'incarico al quale l'aveva da poco nominato il neo-ministro Alessandro Giuli. (07:48) Greta Privitera racconta il caso della attivista iraniana curda in carcere da 10 mesi a Crotone con l'accusa di essere una scafista.(14:04) Lorenzo Cremonesi parla delle truppe inviate da Kim Jong-Un per combattere a fianco dei militari russi e delle conseguenze sugli equilibri della guerra.I link di corriere.it:Spano si dimette da capo di gabinetto del ministero della Cultura: «Sgradevoli attacchi personali»Maysoon Majidi è libera: l'attivista curda esce dopo 10 mesi di carcereLa Corea del Nord combatte in Ucraina

A woman's life changes forever when she decides to tell a secret that she's kept for 23 years. The first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East is forced to find the center of gravity on and off the track. And a young boy makes waves in his family.STORIESRacing HaroldGlynn races a rival for the ultimate prize.Score and Sound Design by Pat Mesiti-MillerThe Secret Life of Katherine Ann PowerWhat happens when you decide to keep a secret for a really long time...And then, you decide to tell.To learn more about Katherine's experience, check out her book Doing Time: Papers from Framingham PrisonProduced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Renzo GorrioSpeed SistersMarah is the best racer on the Speed Sisters team--the first all-female racing collective in the Arab world. That is, until Betty joins the team.This story is a collaboration with Amber Fares, director of the documentary Speed Sisters. Produced by Eliza Smith, sound production by Leon MorimotoTranslation and voice over: Amber Fares, as Marah. Jazmin Aguilera, as Betty. Avery Trufelman, as Maysoon. Mark Ristich, as Marah's dad. Pat Mesiti-Miller, as Khaled.The Boy Who Made WavesJoe Blair is a pipe fitter in Iowa who writes in his spare time. He is the father of four, including one autistic son—Michael--who has been both a source of joy and a source of stress.This story was brought to us by Modern Love: the Podcast, a collaboration between The New York Times and WBUR Boston. It takes essays from the paper's popular Sunday column and matches them with top talent from the stage and screen. Mykelti Williamson, who played "Bubba" in Forrest Gump and most recently Gabriel in the Oscar-nominated film "Fences" reads Joe Blair's essay "For The Boy Who Makes Waves."For more incredible stories of modern Love, go visit the Modern Love website and subscribe to their podcast.Then check out Joe Blair's memoir, By The Iowa Sea, about the joys and sorrows of life on the great plains. And if you haven't already, go see Mykelti Williamson in Fences, directed by Denzel Washington. Original score by Pat Mesiti-MillerEpisode artwork by Teo DucotSeason 15 - Episode 30

This week's episode is so fun it might be a crime!! Busy lives and busy schedules make this episode a read along from a super cool book, The Story Behind, by Emily Prokop. Get ready to huffle and puffle with laughter as we learn about crosswords, mustaches, and the theremin!   Shoutout: Erin Hattamer - Pass the Hat TT: @erinhattamer IG: @erinhatta   Alex Pearlman TT & IG: @PearlMania500   The Story Behind Podcast and Book IG: @emilypeckprokop YT: @thestorybehindpodcast2327   Get That Shit:

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Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, and advocating for the disabled community.Maysoon talks about how she grew up to be the confident, unapologetic, publicly Palestinian comedian we know and love today. She gives us an insight into the world of comedy: from testing new material, getting bored of making fun of Donald Trump, and being vilified as an Arab comedian in the United States. Finally, she tells us about her upcoming graphic novel "Shiny Misfits".Maysoon Zayid is a Palestinian comedian, actress, writer and disability advocate who was born and raised in New Jersey. She is the co-founder and co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest.Connect with Maysoon

What would you do if your historic talent show performance was upstaged by GASP your crush!?  And further what would you do if your "crush" then started telling people he saved you because of your disability!? This is the premise for the fantastic book 'Shiny Misfits' writen by Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon joins the podcast today to share the background on writing this particular book and emphasizes the continued importantance of representation in children's books. Enjoy! About Maysoon Zayid Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton Fellow. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC News, and Oprah Winfrey Networks. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 and was thrilled to collaborate with Huda Beauty. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has sold out top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Together Live Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess With the Zohan and has written for Glamour magazine. She limped in New York Fashion Week and is a recurring character on General Hospital. She is the author of the best-selling memoir Find Another Dream and is collaborating with Scholastic on her debut comic book Shiny Misfits.   About 'Shiny Misfits' A sparkling story about friendship, fame, and fighting to write your own narrative,  SHINY MISFITS spotlights Bay Ann, a young Arab American Muslim girl with two tap shoes and a dream of the stage who, despite her awe-inspiring routine is reduced to her disability—cerebral palsy—after her wobble on stage goes viral. Bay Ann refuses to have her talent cast aside and teams up with her best friends to take her power back… while getting into a few capers along the way.   Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com   The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/

Sabrina Amali kennen wir aus „4 Blocks“, „SOKO“-Ablegern in Leipzig oder Wismar, „Jerks“, „Der Kriminalist“ oder „Die Toten von Marnow“. Kinogänger dürften sie vielleicht aus Filmen wie „Julia muss sterben“ , „Crescendo“ oder „Maysoon“ kennen. Sie spielt außerdem die Hauptrolle „Dr. Nina Haddad“ in der ARD-Serie „Die Notärztin“. Was sie selber beim Praktikum bei der Berliner Feuerwehr erlebt hat, erzählt sie hier.

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Musical theatre legend Bonnie Langford performs Stephen Sondheim's I'm Still Here from the musical Follies, in tribute to the late composer and lyricist. The actress, singer and dancer reflects on her career from West End child star to appearing in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, the starry revue show running at London's Gielgud Theatre. Documentary filmmaker Maysoon Pachachi makes her feature film debut with Our River…Our Sky, set in Baghdad during the winter of 2006, three years after the US-led invasion. Maysoon's film reflects on how those who remained tried to get on with their lives in a city riven by sectarian violence. “Nuns are always box office, aren't they?” said film director Michael Powell and he was right. His 1947 classic Black Narcissus, about missionary nuns in the Himalayas, is being screened around the country; The Sound of Music ran at Chichester Festival Theatre over the summer and midwife nuns will soon return to our screens in Call the Midwife. Critic David Benedict and Samira Ahmed discuss the attraction and importance of nuns in art. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Paula McGrath

Maysoon Pachachi talks about her film "Our River... Our Sky," an Arabic language narrative feature film. The film is a web of intersecting stories that describes a collective drama happening in this time and place... in 2006 Baghdad.Maysoon Pachachi is a London-based filmmaker of Iraqi origin. As a director, she largely works through her production company, Oxymoron Films (www.oxymoronfilms.com). Her documentary films include Iraqi Women — Voices from Exile, Bitter Water about four generations of Palestinian refugees in a camp in Beirut; Return to the Land of Wonders about her return to Iraq after an exile of over 30 years; Iranian Journey and Our Feelings Took the Pictures; and Open Shutters Iraq about a participatory photography project with 12 Iraqi women. She has taught filmmaking and she is a founding member of ACT TOGETHER: Women's Action for Iraq (www.acttogether.org). In 2004, with London-based Iraqi filmmaker, Kasim Abid, she set up the Independent Film & Television College (www.iftvc.org), a free-of-charge film-training center in Baghdad.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

Maysoon Pachachi talks about her film "Our River... Our Sky," an Arabic language narrative feature film. The film is a web of intersecting stories that describes a collective drama happening in this time and place... in 2006 Baghdad.Maysoon Pachachi is a London-based filmmaker of Iraqi origin. As a director, she largely works through her production company, Oxymoron Films (www.oxymoronfilms.com). Her documentary films include Iraqi Women — Voices from Exile, Bitter Water about four generations of Palestinian refugees in a camp in Beirut; Return to the Land of Wonders about her return to Iraq after an exile of over 30 years; Iranian Journey and Our Feelings Took the Pictures; and Open Shutters Iraq about a participatory photography project with 12 Iraqi women. She has taught filmmaking and she is a founding member of ACT TOGETHER: Women's Action for Iraq (www.acttogether.org). In 2004, with London-based Iraqi filmmaker, Kasim Abid, she set up the Independent Film & Television College (www.iftvc.org), a free-of-charge film-training center in Baghdad.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

Episode NotesWelcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate.  Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change.  Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about Maysoon's evil eye experience, good and evil (are we born that way?), redemption, and a little bit about the zombie apocalypse. Tune in for the full experience. Links to Check Out:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseLink to Maysoon's Refinery29 ArticleFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

Welcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate.  Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change.  Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about love, dating, marriage, and whatever else pops into their heads.  Did you know that there's a place in the desert where they send naughty monks to die?  Neither did Marie. Never a dull moment and always plenty to dish about. Links Mentioned in this podcast:Taybeh Brewing CompanyEvan Ruggiero - Lord Pegleg InstagramLinks to Check Out:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseLink to Maysoon's Refinery29 ArticleFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about what it means to be an old fart, the Golden Girls' true ages, travel, and ableism. And, in case you missed it the first time, what Marie would eat if she could only eat one food for the rest of her life (this is becoming a recurring theme). Sit back, put your feet up, grab your favorite beverage and join us for the fun and whacky ride called Daughters Dishing.Links to Check Out:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseLink to Maysoon's Refinery29 ArticleFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile 

Welcome to the first episode of  Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?!Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts.  You never know what we'll come up with – but hey, neither do we!In this episode, Maysoon turns the tables and interviews me. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!We discuss:Seriously, I don't even know where to start. You just need to listen.Links Mentioned:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookHardy Boat Cruises - The Puffin CruiseFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile 

Maysoon Zayid is a comedienne, actress, writer, disability advocate, and tap dancer. She is also a Doriva, which you'll find out about during the podcast.  We decided to go with the flow with this one, so jump on in and give it a listen.We discuss:Maysoon's Daughter of Change mother and her boomerang slipperHer dad and how he had a way of making each kid think they were his favorite (which they didn't figure out until after he died)How Maysoon ended up in comedy How she has accomplished everything she said she would - even though she says she hasn't yetAll the very cool projects Maysoon is currently involved inA bunch of other thingsAnd  just exactly why she is a DorivaLinks Mentioned:Maysoon's websiteMaysoon Zayid & Huda Beauty - The Power of the Smile VideoMaysoon's Greatest HitsMaysoon on TwitterMaysoon on InstagramMaysoon on FacebookFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile  

Her TED talks was titled “I've got 99 problems …palsy is just one.” It was one of the MOST VIEWED TED talks E-V-E-R. But don't you even dare to think of Maysoon Zayid as disabled. She is unstoppable, multifaceted talent. She is a brilliant comedian, disability activist and actor. She is of Palestinian descent, and known as one of America's first Muslim women comedians. Daytime fans know her as Zahra Amir on General Hospital, she's also has guested on Law and Order, NBC Nightly News and ABC's 20/20. As a comic, she's played the top New York clubs, like Carolines, Gotham and Stand Up NY. With hilarity and heart she tackles serious topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict, breaking cultural stereotypes and her having palsy. Listen in on what she's had to and continues to overcome. And find out how and why she is out in front working to make change.Maysoon's website: https://maysoon.com/Maysoon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maysoonzayidMaysoon's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maysoonzayid/

Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton Fellow. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has most recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey Networks In Deep Shift, 60 Minutes, and ABC News. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014, which discusses her experience of cerebral palsy, her life, her family, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and actress Maysoon Zayid was born with cerebral palsy. She chats with Nicole about some of the cruel comments she receives about her disability, the struggles comedians of color face in Hollywood, and shares her wild industry rejection stories. Maysoon also advocates why speed-dating is a cost-effective and efficient way of finding love, and helps break down the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Black Lives Matter. For a list of resources and ways to support, see blacklivesmatters.carrd.co.  Follow Nicole Byer: Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastaken Twitter: @nicolebyer  Instagram: @nicolebyer  New Merch Store!podswag.com/dateme Nicole's book: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is none other than Lauren's favourite (favourite human, favourite handbag designer, favourite badass comedian...) Eman El-Husseini. Eman speaks openly and hilariously and is real with us about the not-so-easy parts of coming out. Eman is a proud Palestinian, Muslim woman and speaks on her experiences coming out to her family, friends and fellow comedians. Eman is a comedian, podcast host and half of The El-Salomons - a love story of her and her wife Jess Salomon. Eman is joined by her mentor and friend Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon is an actress, comedian and disability advocate. Maysoon is the co-founder of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival where Eman and Maysoon met and have worked together many times. Their friendship is funny, honest and empowering. We are incredibly grateful for Eman sitting down to talk on the podcast. Eman is a role model and friend to Lauren, and having her on the podcast is a dream come true. *please note that Maysoon had to leave early as she is so popular so the ending might sound like we ignored her but we didn't we swear!!!! :) mail us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Creator/Producer/Host: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Writer/Audio Producer: Thomas Quirk Twitter / Instagram Art: Raphë Music: Shawn Kangro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Overview Imagine being born with Cerebral Palsy, to Palestinian immigrant parents, growing up being the only disabled Muslim in a Christian New Jersey town. Yet, blessed with her father's comic genes, her mother's driving ambition, hard work ethic, and large family support network, Maysoon Zayid is an inspiring example of what is possible when self-limiting beliefs are cast asunder. Maysoon Zayid has blazed a trail through life as a writer, actor, stand-up comedian, educator, and activist. In 2014 her TED Talk 'I have 99 problems, Palsy is just one' went viral. In this broad-ranging interview, we cover, Maysoon's early life experiences, setting her sights age 5 on being an actor in US soap opera, General Hospital, the defining moment of her childhood, aged 12, dancing on Broadway, on route to becoming a standup comedian. Maysoon provides an enlightening perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discusses being a female Muslim comedian, post 9/11 and what changed under the Trump administration, and how things have changed in recent months. And of course, we discuss comedy, her inspirations, and her successful annual Arab American Comedy Festival. I think you will find this wide-ranging conversation inspiring, uplifting, and educational. Social Links Maysoon's Website FacebookTwitter InstagramYoutubeLinks in the show Gotham Comedy Club Richard Pryor Comic Strip Mitch Hedberg Carol BurnettTiffany HaddishMo'Nique Aquafina Dave Chappel 8.48Jim BelushiMartin Short Riverdance Arab American Comedy Festival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. She is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival, The Muslim Funny Fest, and has one of the most viewed TedTalks, with over 11 million views. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively in the US and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour, and The Muslims Are Coming Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan and has written for VICE. She walked in New York Fashion Week, tap-danced on Broadway, written a best-selling memoir called ‘Find Another Dream,' and is proud to be an ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. →IN THIS EPISODE… Joe talks with Maysoon about her incredible entertainment career. Born with cerebral palsy, her journey to the stage has been a unique one. She has achieved every goal she has set for herself, including being a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, TED Talk superstar, a reoccurring role on General Hospital, a proud cat mom, and an advocate for people with disabilities. And yet, with all she has achieved, she is still setting goals and has so much she has yet to accomplish.  

Maha Yahya (PhD, Director, Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Centre) Maysoon Pachachi (Film director) give a talk for the Middle East Studies Centre. Chaired by Professor Eugene Rogan (St. Antony's College, Oxford). Iraq and Lebanon: When the Arab world rose up against failed governance in 2011, Lebanon and Iraq stood out as exceptions to the regional trend. Yet by the end of the decade, massed popular demonstrations would demand the fall of the regime in both countries. With their electoral systems, the Iraqis and Lebanese did not confront deeply entrenched dictators. Rather, protestors rose against sectarian politics and called for a new order based on citizenship without reference to religion. Speaker biographies: Maha Yahya is director of the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, where her work focuses broadly on political violence and identity politics, pluralism, development and social justice after the Arab uprisings, the challenges of citizenship, and the political and socio-economic implications of the migration/refugee crisis. Prior to joining Carnegie, Yahya led work on Participatory Development and Social Justice at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA). She was previously regional adviser on social and urban policies at UN-ESCWA and spearheaded strategic and inter-sectoral initiatives and policies in the Office of the Executive Secretary which addressed the challenges of democratic transitions in the Arab world. Yahya has also worked with the United Nations Development Program in Lebanon, where she was the director and principal author of The National Human Development Report 2008–2009: Toward a Citizen’s State. She was also the founder and editor of the MIT Electronic Journal of Middle East Studies. Yahya has worked with international organizations and in the private sector as a consultant on projects related to socioeconomic policy analysis, development policies, cultural heritage, poverty reduction, housing and community development, and postconflict reconstruction in various countries including Lebanon, Pakistan, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. She has served on a number of advisory boards including the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Pan Arab Region and the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies. Yahya is the author of numerous publications, including most recently Unheard Voices: What Syrian Refugees Need to Return Home (April 2018); The Summer of Our Discontent: Sects and Citizens in Lebanon and Iraq (June 2017); Great Expectations in Tunisia (March 2016); Refugees and the Making of an Arab Regional Disorder (November 2015); Towards Integrated Social Development Policies: A Conceptual Analysis (UN-ESCWA, 2004), co-editor of Secular Publicities: Visual practices and the Transformation of National Publics in the Middle East and South Asia (University of Michigan Press, 2010) and co-author of Promises of Spring: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in Democratic Transitions (UN-ESCWA, 2013). MAYSOON PACHACHI is a London-based filmmaker of Iraqi origin, who was educated in Iraq, the USA and the UK. She studied Philosophy at University College London (BA Hons) and Filmmaking at the London Film School (MA) and worked for many years as a documentary film, TV drama and feature film editor in the UK. Since 1994 she has worked as an independent documentary film director and has just completed a fiction feature film, ‘Our River…Our Sky’ (Arabic title: Kulshi Makoo), which was shot in Iraq in 2019. The project was awarded the IWC Gulf Filmmaker Award for the script, at the Dubai International Film Festival in December 2012. Maysoon has also taught film directing and editing in Britain and Palestine (Jerusalem, Gaza and Ramallah). In 2004, with Londonbased Iraqi director and cameraman, Kasim Abid, she co-founded INDEPENDENT FILM & TELEVISION COLLEGE, a free-of-charge film-training centre in Baghdad, which ran for 10 years and whose students produced 18 short documentary films, which were shown internationally and received 14 festival prizes. Documentary Films VOICES FROM GAZA (52 mins) Channel 4 (UK) 1990 (producer/editor) Red Ribbon Award, American Film and Video Festival, San Francisco IRAQI WOMEN - VOICES FROM EXILE (52 mins) Channel 4 (UK) 1994 (director/producer) A broad range of Iraqi women, of different ages, religions and political backgrounds, living in London recount their experiences – creating a sense of the modern history of Iraq as experienced by the country’s women. SMOKE 1997 (director/producer/editor) Part of an art installation by prize-winning artist, UK/Brazilian artist Lucia Nogueira. The film is now in the permanent collection of the Tate Modern Gallery, London IRANIAN JOURNEY (83 mins) ZDF/Arte 2000 (director) (First Prize, Kalamata International Documentary Festival, 2000) A documentary road-movie about a 24-hour bus trip with the only woman longdistance bus driver in the Islamic world. LIVING WITH THE PAST: People and Monuments in Medieval Cairo, (52 mins) ECHO Productions (USA) 2001 (director) A portrait of Cairo’s Darb Al Ahmar, a neighborhood in the heart of the old city facing a process of radical change. BITTER WATER, (76 mins) (Legend Productions/Oxymoron Films) 2003 (co-director/producer) Feature-length documentary about 4 generations of refugees in a Palestinian camp in Beirut. RETURN TO THE LAND OF WONDERS (88 mins) 2004 ZDF/Arte (director/producer/camera/editor) Made in 2004 on the first trip back to Baghdad in more than 35 years. OUR FEELINGS TOOK THE PICTURES OPEN SHUTTERS IRAQ (102 mins) (2008) (director/producer/camera/editor) (Jury Special Mention, Arab Film Festival Rotterdam, 2009) 12 women and a 6 year-old girl, travel to Damascus from 5 cities in Iraq. They live together for a month, during which they tell their life stories and learn to take photographs. The remarkable photo-stories they produced about their lives at a difficult and dangerous time in Iraq, were exhibited internationally and were also the subject of a book.

Maysoon Zahid es una actriz y comediante estadounidense que, en sus actuaciones, tematiza con gran ironía su propia discapacidad. Retrato de una comediante.

Maysoon Zahid ist eine amerikanische Schauspielerin und Stand-Up-Comedian. In ihren Shows thematisiert sie ihre eigene Behinderung scharfsinnig. Ein Portrait.

In this episode, we speak with Maysoon Zayid - a renowned comedian, actress, and writer who has dedicated her life to the fight for disability rights and inclusion. Maysoon’s TED Talk, “I Got 99 Problems, Palsy is Just One” is one of the most viewed TED Talks of all-time. She’s tap-danced on Broadway, written a best-selling memoir called ‘Find Another Dream’, co-starred on with Adam Sandler on the big screen, and amongst so many other accolades - she has toured the world doing what she loves as a stand-up comedian. We hope you enjoy this episode of Culture Study. If you do, please do us a huge favor and share it with one other person who would enjoy it as well. You can also tag us on Instagram when you tune in! Our handle is @culturestudy. Thank you so much, peace! -- Follow Maysoon: @maysoonzayid Website: maysoon.com Follow Umar: @u_issa / @culturestudy Theme Music: Menina ft. JLZ - Arif Omari & Frankliin

"I very quickly realized that people that looked like me were not on TV. I didn't see disabled people who were visibly disabled. And if I did see a disabled person, they were white and were men." -Maysoon Zayid On this failed it! episode, host Erin Diehl has an impressive and comedic conversation with actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid. You might've seen her on Don't Mess with the Zohan or her #1 TED talk in 2014. If you want some laughs, listen to this episode on how Maysoon doesn't let her the fact she has cerebral palsy stop her from achieving her lifelong dreams. Links from show discussions: Pat Mitchell Maysoon's Ted Talk WFH (Workshop From Home) Membership Maysoon's Book: Find Another Dream Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of and a Guest Comedian in Residence at Arizona State University. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has most recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey Networks In Deep Shift, 60 Minutes, and CNN. Maysoon had the number one TED Talk of 2014 and was named 1 of 100 Women of 2015 by BBC. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Muslims Are Coming Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the the Zohan and limped in New York Fashion Week. She is a recurring character on General Hospital and the author & narrator of Find Another Dream. You can find her through her website, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Erin Diehl is the founder and Chief “Yes, And” officer of improve it! and host of the failed it! Podcast. She's a performer, facilitator and professional risk-taker who lives by the mantra, “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin has created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn and grow. Her work with clients such as United Airlines, PepsiCo, Groupon, Deloitte, Motorola, Walgreens, and The Obama Foundation earned her the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award and has nominated her for the 2015-2019 Chicago Innovations Award. This graduate from Clemson University is a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago, including The Second City, i.O. Theater, and The Annoyance Theatre. When she is not playing pretend or facilitating, she enjoys running by the lake and patio dinners with her husband and son, and their eight pound toy poodle, BIGG Diehl. You can follow the failed it! Podcast on Instagram and facebook, and you can follow Erin here on Instagram. We can't wait to connect with you online!

Maysoon graduates ASU, and can't get out of Arizona quick enough! In part 2 of her sit down with Judy, Maysoon gets into her start in comedy & acting, dealing with hate mail, & her drug of choice....Doritos! It's Kill Me Now with Judy Gold & guest, Maysoon Zayid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress/Comedian Maysoon Zayid joins Judy for this weeks edition of Kill Me Now. In part 1, the two Jersey girls get into the major periods of Maysoon's early life, including the unfortunate events that led to her cerebral palsy, her family dynamic, and her time at ASU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi all,I’ve been delighted with the response from ‘the best bits part 1’ and have seen an increase in downloads on the selected episodes from last week as a result. Now, just to reiterate, you should listen to every episode from Season 3 (and 2 and 1)….not just these 10. Over the week, I was changing ones that should make this list but it’s a thankless task. Every person I chatted to have a story to share and a lesson learned that you will take something from. I mean that. My reason behind this --- Pretty much before approaching any guest I ask myself – why do I want to talk to this person? If I can’t easily answer that….I don’t go further. If it’s not authentic and you can’t tell that I’m interested, then you’re not going to like listening. That’s my #1 rule. It hugely helps when compiling the questions too. Anyway, here are the next & final 5 clips from season 3. 1.First up is psychologist and author Barry Schwartz 138. Author of ‘The Paradox of Choice’. Barry Schwartz is an American psychologist, professor, author, speaker and researcher. Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. Schwartz’s research addresses morality, decision-making and the inter-relationships between science and society. Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Barry has millions of views of his Ted talks online.The clip touches on a few reasons on why there is a bigger focus now more on purposeful and meaningful work? Working for purpose, not just to get paid! This is a very unstable attitude. Link to the show - https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/barryschwartz-ep138/2.Rosanna Arquette from episode 124. If you want to find out about her relationship with Madonna or other standard movie questions from her acting career, this is probably not the interview for you!The 864 aims to understand a little bit more about the person, what they value, how they have been successful, deal with life challenges and other obstacles that get in the way and we stayed close to these topics in this conversation with Rosanna.In the clip, Rosanna talks about Staying in Gratitude and not being in fear Link to the show: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/rosannaarquette-ep124/3.Brock Lewin 117Brock Lewin is the found of very successful Coffee Roasting Business Badger & Dodo. Since his first shot of coffee in 1993, he’s been involved one or another in this business.He set up Badger & Dodo in July 2008 in his in-law’s farm in Fermoy, Co. Cork and since then he’s been building up the business and brand across Ireland and beyond.I’ve been very interested in the coffee explosion in Ireland over the last few years so was really looking forward to chatting with Brock about his learnings and experience in this world and having the chance to deep dive into Coffee, Business, Entrepreneurship, lessons learned, and lots more that might make for interesting listening.In the clip, Brock talks about starting out in 2008 at the start of the downturn – this was a great chat with Brock on Coffee – making fresh starts and feeling like he had freedom to start out! – Good Coffee is recession proof!Link: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/brocklewin-ep117/4.Nirbhasa Magee 133 I recently found an article on the BBC website about a 3100 mile race that happens every year. It’s called a run to self-transcendence and as someone that is very intrigued in self-development, I wanted to learn more. And hopefully talk with one of the runners that attempted and, maybe even, completed it. Not only did I manage to find one, he’s also a fellow Irishman. His name is Nirbhasa Magee and his the guest for this episode.Nirbhasa has been a meditation practitioner since his late teens/early twenties and through his practice, started to go for short runs with friends from the meditation group (Sri Chinmoys) he’s part of. One thing led to another. Before he knew it, he had moved on to marathons, ultramarathons, then 6 and 10 day runs and eventually the 3100 mile race.In this podcast interview, Nirbhasa tells this story in detail, shares the benefits he’s gained from meditation and running and provides some hugely interesting insights from his journey so far.In this clip, Nirbhasa talks about using Heart Centred Meditation Link: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/nirbhasamagee-ep133/5.Maysoon Zaid 141Maysoon is a comedian, author, disability advocate, and self-confessed hustler. Maysoon has been facing into challenges in her life from the very beginning after being born with cerebral palsy. She was treated the same as her sisters growing up and never saw the disability as something to hold her back from following her dreams. We talk about her career, tap dancing, acting, comedy, work as an advocate for Muslims and Arabs in the US as well as her work helping people overcome the stigma with disabilitiesShe has a new audio book called Find Another Dream coming out through Reese Witherspoon’s company, Hello Sunshine. The book has been on the best seller list for weeks and is beating Donald Trump Jr’s book.In this clip, Maysoon talks about never having bombed but aiming to get half the room to laugh!Link to the show: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/maysoonzayid-ep141/Sign up to the 1% Better Slack Community?Sign up here - https://buff.ly/2JqM5QhSo that’s it. Season 3 done. Between now and the formal launch of season 4, I’m sure I’ll put out some updates and perhaps some repackaged episodes of the 864 show that you might not have caught when that came out originally. Please do keep checking the web site (hoping for it to be updated soon) for moreFollow on the socials – links on the site – or just search ROTGOh and I really would love to do a few live shows in the coming months…Cork, Dublin, Galway, Zimbabwe, where ever …..please do get in touch if you could host something like that!Thanks to the 10s of thousands that listened in the last 12 months.Now time for a small break….Good luck,Rob

Hi all,I’ve been delighted with the response from ‘the best bits part 1’ and have seen an increase in downloads on the selected episodes from last week as a result. Now, just to reiterate, you should listen to every episode from Season 3 (and 2 and 1)….not just these 10. Over the week, I was changing ones that should make this list but it’s a thankless task. Every person I chatted to have a story to share and a lesson learned that you will take something from. I mean that. My reason behind this --- Pretty much before approaching any guest I ask myself – why do I want to talk to this person? If I can’t easily answer that….I don’t go further. If it’s not authentic and you can’t tell that I’m interested, then you’re not going to like listening. That’s my #1 rule. It hugely helps when compiling the questions too. Anyway, here are the next & final 5 clips from season 3. 1.First up is psychologist and author Barry Schwartz 138. Author of ‘The Paradox of Choice’. Barry Schwartz is an American psychologist, professor, author, speaker and researcher. Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. Schwartz’s research addresses morality, decision-making and the inter-relationships between science and society. Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Barry has millions of views of his Ted talks online.The clip touches on a few reasons on why there is a bigger focus now more on purposeful and meaningful work? Working for purpose, not just to get paid! This is a very unstable attitude. Link to the show - https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/barryschwartz-ep138/2.Rosanna Arquette from episode 124. If you want to find out about her relationship with Madonna or other standard movie questions from her acting career, this is probably not the interview for you!The 864 aims to understand a little bit more about the person, what they value, how they have been successful, deal with life challenges and other obstacles that get in the way and we stayed close to these topics in this conversation with Rosanna.In the clip, Rosanna talks about Staying in Gratitude and not being in fear Link to the show: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/rosannaarquette-ep124/3.Brock Lewin 117Brock Lewin is the found of very successful Coffee Roasting Business Badger & Dodo. Since his first shot of coffee in 1993, he’s been involved one or another in this business.He set up Badger & Dodo in July 2008 in his in-law’s farm in Fermoy, Co. Cork and since then he’s been building up the business and brand across Ireland and beyond.I’ve been very interested in the coffee explosion in Ireland over the last few years so was really looking forward to chatting with Brock about his learnings and experience in this world and having the chance to deep dive into Coffee, Business, Entrepreneurship, lessons learned, and lots more that might make for interesting listening.In the clip, Brock talks about starting out in 2008 at the start of the downturn – this was a great chat with Brock on Coffee – making fresh starts and feeling like he had freedom to start out! – Good Coffee is recession proof!Link: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/brocklewin-ep117/4.Nirbhasa Magee 133 I recently found an article on the BBC website about a 3100 mile race that happens every year. It’s called a run to self-transcendence and as someone that is very intrigued in self-development, I wanted to learn more. And hopefully talk with one of the runners that attempted and, maybe even, completed it. Not only did I manage to find one, he’s also a fellow Irishman. His name is Nirbhasa Magee and his the guest for this episode.Nirbhasa has been a meditation practitioner since his late teens/early twenties and through his practice, started to go for short runs with friends from the meditation group (Sri Chinmoys) he’s part of. One thing led to another. Before he knew it, he had moved on to marathons, ultramarathons, then 6 and 10 day runs and eventually the 3100 mile race.In this podcast interview, Nirbhasa tells this story in detail, shares the benefits he’s gained from meditation and running and provides some hugely interesting insights from his journey so far.In this clip, Nirbhasa talks about using Heart Centred Meditation Link: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/nirbhasamagee-ep133/5.Maysoon Zaid 141Maysoon is a comedian, author, disability advocate, and self-confessed hustler. Maysoon has been facing into challenges in her life from the very beginning after being born with cerebral palsy. She was treated the same as her sisters growing up and never saw the disability as something to hold her back from following her dreams. We talk about her career, tap dancing, acting, comedy, work as an advocate for Muslims and Arabs in the US as well as her work helping people overcome the stigma with disabilitiesShe has a new audio book called Find Another Dream coming out through Reese Witherspoon’s company, Hello Sunshine. The book has been on the best seller list for weeks and is beating Donald Trump Jr’s book.In this clip, Maysoon talks about never having bombed but aiming to get half the room to laugh!Link to the show: https://robofthegreen.ie/episodes/maysoonzayid-ep141/Sign up to the 1% Better Slack Community?Sign up here - https://buff.ly/2JqM5QhSo that’s it. Season 3 done. Between now and the formal launch of season 4, I’m sure I’ll put out some updates and perhaps some repackaged episodes of the 864 show that you might not have caught when that came out originally. Please do keep checking the web site (hoping for it to be updated soon) for moreFollow on the socials – links on the site – or just search ROTGOh and I really would love to do a few live shows in the coming months…Cork, Dublin, Galway, Zimbabwe, where ever …..please do get in touch if you could host something like that!Thanks to the 10s of thousands that listened in the last 12 months.Now time for a small break….Good luck,Rob

You can listen to this week’s episode of NEXT QUESTION with Ernie Manouse in the audio above. Below, you can find audio, video and photos of the various stories discussed on the show. Beyond the Story: By clicking her name, you can learn more about Maysoon Zayid. Also, enjoy her TED Talk "I Got 99 Problems... Palsy is Just One"  Maysoon will perform and then be interviewed live on stage by Ernie on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at... Read More

What happens when you take a forthright disabled American comedian and a sublime disabled folk singer and put them in a studio together? The answer is a lively session of Politics 101 – we promise it’s more fun than it sounds. Hear Tilly Moses's song Social Model played live – an unlikely name, but a beautiful song with lyrics for disabled people everywhere. And she gets quite the shock when we surprise her with one of her heroes. Comedian Maysoon Zayid has cerebral palsy and also now has a Her Abilities award. Find out what that is, plus Maysoon's strong take on why non-disabled people should never play disabled acting roles. With Simon Minty and Kate Monaghan. And just a nudge-warning, Maysoon goes into the Father Christmas question, so if you've got kids about, maybe save this for another time. Subscribe to Ouch on BBC Sounds or say "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to your smart speaker.

Maysoon is a comedian, author, disability advocate, and self-confessed hustler. Maysoon has been facing into challenges in her life from the very beginning after being born with cerebral palsy. She was treated the same as her sisters growing up and never saw the disability as something to hold her back from following her dreams. We talk about her career, tap dancing, acting, comedy, work as an advocate for Muslims and Arabs in the US as well as her work helping people overcome the stigma with disabilities. She has a new audio book called Find Another Dream coming out through Reese Witherspoon's company, Hello Sunshine. The book has been on the best seller list for weeks and is beating Donald Trump Jr’s book. We cover a lot during this interview and here is a summary of it:•Facing challenges from the very start •Dealing with Cerebral Palsy & how to approach life with the disability •Growing up without any discrimination or bullying •Feeling discrimination for being disabled when going to college •Becoming an advocate for disability •Her first advocacy work focusing on creating positive images for Arabs in America post 9/11•Using the word disabled destigmatizes its it – there is no shame!•Tap dancing on Broadway changing her entire life!•How comedy emerged through her study of acting in college •Starting to audition after college •Signing up for a comedy class and finding a natural talent for it •Now teaching comedy as it’s something that can be taught •Being cast on General Hospital•Writing Comedy every single day – no matter what – write jokes•Don’t memorize jokes, more freestyle •Using stable jokes that Maysoon knows works •Making comedy as a conversation •Get half of the room to laugh, the other half will be drowned out•The evolution of her comedy and now knowing words matter•In 2003, starting an Arab comedy festival, now 16 years on!•Combatting the negative image of Arabs and muslins in media •Inspiring others through the festival •A Big break – Countdown with Keith Olbermann•The inspiration behind the book Find Another Dream – not making the acting dream come through and switching to comedy! •Know when it’s time to quit….when you don’t love whatever it is anymore!•Dealing with fear? •Planning ahead and what the future looks like? •Being a hustler and always juggling many roles•Who inspires Maysoon? •Getting to know and learning form Adam Sander while working with him in the movie ‘don’t mess with the Zohan’ and seeing•Maysoon’s book – Find Another Dream can be found on any online book store. You can get it through the site from this link - You can find her book here - https://amzn.to/2ruhhJkMaysoon’s website is https://maysoon.com/

Maysoon is a comedian, author, disability advocate, and self-confessed hustler. Maysoon has been facing into challenges in her life from the very beginning after being born with cerebral palsy. She was treated the same as her sisters growing up and never saw the disability as something to hold her back from following her dreams. We talk about her career, tap dancing, acting, comedy, work as an advocate for Muslims and Arabs in the US as well as her work helping people overcome the stigma with disabilities. She has a new audio book called Find Another Dream coming out through Reese Witherspoon's company, Hello Sunshine. The book has been on the best seller list for weeks and is beating Donald Trump Jr’s book. We cover a lot during this interview and here is a summary of it:•Facing challenges from the very start •Dealing with Cerebral Palsy & how to approach life with the disability •Growing up without any discrimination or bullying •Feeling discrimination for being disabled when going to college •Becoming an advocate for disability •Her first advocacy work focusing on creating positive images for Arabs in America post 9/11•Using the word disabled destigmatizes its it – there is no shame!•Tap dancing on Broadway changing her entire life!•How comedy emerged through her study of acting in college •Starting to audition after college •Signing up for a comedy class and finding a natural talent for it •Now teaching comedy as it’s something that can be taught •Being cast on General Hospital•Writing Comedy every single day – no matter what – write jokes•Don’t memorize jokes, more freestyle •Using stable jokes that Maysoon knows works •Making comedy as a conversation •Get half of the room to laugh, the other half will be drowned out•The evolution of her comedy and now knowing words matter•In 2003, starting an Arab comedy festival, now 16 years on!•Combatting the negative image of Arabs and muslins in media •Inspiring others through the festival •A Big break – Countdown with Keith Olbermann•The inspiration behind the book Find Another Dream – not making the acting dream come through and switching to comedy! •Know when it’s time to quit….when you don’t love whatever it is anymore!•Dealing with fear? •Planning ahead and what the future looks like? •Being a hustler and always juggling many roles•Who inspires Maysoon? •Getting to know and learning form Adam Sander while working with him in the movie ‘don’t mess with the Zohan’ and seeing•Maysoon’s book – Find Another Dream can be found on any online book store. You can get it through the site from this link - You can find her book here - https://amzn.to/2ruhhJkMaysoon’s website is https://maysoon.com/

En este episodio analizamos la charla TED «I got 99 problems… palsy is just one» de Maysoon Zayid. Hemos hablado de… Después de analizar a 4 hombres y un medio hombre, ahora toca una chica. Maysoon Zayid podría ser nombre de chico. Quién es Maysoon. Cómo descubrimos a Maysoon. Ya hemos analizado algunas de las … Continuar leyendo "138 Analizamos la charla TED de Maysoon Zayid" La entrada 138 Analizamos la charla TED de Maysoon Zayid se publicó primero en Humor en público.

09/12/2017 Comedian, writer, actress, tap dancer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid tells a humorous tale of beating the odds and laughing in the face of failure. As a Palestinian, Muslim, disabled woman growing up in America, she was taught to dream big and to have no fear. In her talk, she gives advice on how to be the best you that you can be and how we can fix our broken world. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 and has toured the globe making sold out audiences worldwide laugh until they cry. Maysoon Zayid, Actress, Comedian, Disability Advocate and Writer,

2017.09.12 Comedian, writer, actress, tap dancer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid tells a humorous tale of beating the odds and laughing in the face of failure. As a Palestinian, Muslim, disabled woman growing up in America, she was taught to dream big and to have no fear. In her talk, she gives advice on how to be the best you that you can be and how we can fix our broken world. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 and has toured the globe making sold out audiences worldwide laugh until they cry. Maysoon Zayid Actress, Comedian, Disability Advocate and Writer In collaboration with The Arts Center

Maysoon Zayid is an Arab-American actor and writer with cerebral palsy. Brought up by parents who believed that nothing was impossible, she learnt how to walk by placing her heels on her father's feet. Combating unequal treatment in her profession, Maysoon went on to become a popular stand-up comedian, co-founded the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival and has performed in clubs in the US and the Middle East. Gloria Williston was born with micromelia – one leg shorter than the other - and uses a prosthesis to keep balance when she walks. Growing up in Ghana she faced prejudice and stigmatisation but always kept a positive attitude. She completed her degree and now works at the Orthopaedic Training Centre in Nsawam. Gloria believes that the key factor in her success was her family's 'love all the way'. Photo: Maysoon Zayid (L) Gloria Williston (R).

For this week's show we're joined by actress, comedian, and commentator Maysoon Zayid, who's made a name for herself thanks to her raw political comedy and her many appearances with Keith Olbermann on his former MSNBC show. Maysoon discusses her approach to comedy, the challenges of being a practicing Muslim in this field, and how she learned to incorporate her cerebral palsy into her act. It's a breezy hour of big laughs and deep thoughts, and you can listen via the embed below, or download via iTunes and Stitcher Radio. As always, we look forward to getting your comments and questions at diffusedcongruence@gmail.com, and make sure you hit "like" on our Facebook page!

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Maysoon Zayid has been all over the internet lately. Whether it’s Upworthy or The Huffington Post, Maysoon’s TED Talk, which has already inspired millions, is making the rounds. As it should be. Recently, I had the good fortune of speaking with Maysoon and I’m so proud to share our discussion with you! Our discussion runs […] The post Maysoon Zayid: Podcasting One-Handed EP10 appeared first on Living One-Handed.

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