Podcast appearances and mentions of omar samra

On today's episode, I'm reconnecting with pioneering Arab designer, Nadine Kanso, founder of jewellery brand BilArabi. Nadine tells me what's been happening since our last conversation two years ago, including her partnership with Berluti, and staying authentic in an influencer-dominated world online. This episode is part of our special series, What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests. We'll continue this series each month with more of the show's alumni, so stay tuned. And if you haven't already done so, you can also listen to my Encore conversations with Omar Samra, Nada Debs and Ahmed Alfi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of Travel Stories with Moush!In this episode of the new season, we dive into the extraordinary adventures of Omar Samra - explorer, entrepreneur and the first Egyptian to summit Everest. From climbing uncharted mountains in Antarctica to skiing to both the North and South Poles, Omar shares what drives his extreme pursuits.Destination Highlights:Antarctica – Climbing mountains no one has set foot on.North & South Poles – Skiing across frozen frontiers.Atlantic Ocean – Surviving a near-death rowing expedition.The Arctic – A soul-searching journey in the wild.Saudi Arabia – Developing hiking trails in untouched landscapes.Nepal, Peru & Argentina – Destinations that stole his heart.Mongolia – One of the last truly nomadic frontiers.We also talk about his Netflix documentary, Beyond the Raging Sea, his transformative darkness retreat, and the future of space travel.Connect with Omar at:https://www.instagram.com/omarsamraThank you all for tuning in today! I hope our conversations have sparked your wanderlust and inspired you to see the world in new and exciting ways.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribing is the best way to support the show and it helps us bring you more incredible travel stories and grow this amazing community of explorers.I'd love to hear from you! What destinations or guests should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who's joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring    "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

I'm super excited to kick-off 2025 with one of our new segments called WIDN Encore, where I'll be checking in with some of your favourite What I Did Next alumni. My first guest is adventurer, entrepreneur, and podcaster Omar Samra. I first spoke to Omar in 2021 about his company, Wild Guanabana, and his epic maritime challenge with Omar Nour which they parlayed into an award-winning documentary, Beyond the Raging Sea. We're picking up right where we left off and Omar tells me what he's been upto since. A reminder that these Encore episodes will be members-only going forward, so if you'd like to hear from your favourite alumni, including Ahmed Alfi, Nada Debs, Ali Ali and Amy Mowafi, subscribe now so you can get this and all of our bonus episodes throughout the year! Chapters: 00:00 Coming up 00:41 Introduction 02:00 Moving away from city life 03:58 What Omar is working on 08:49 Launching two podcasts 11:33 Darkness retreat 15:19 The body experience of the darkness retreat 27:26 A more reflective Omar 30:09 Influential people in his life 33:22 Anthropology and Astronomy 35:20 Lightning Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever dreamed of rowing on the Nile? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Competing in the World Rowing Indoor Championship? Egyptian Nermine Khenefar found rowing in her 40s when, winded on her ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro, friend and explorer Omar Samra suggested she take up the sport to increase her aerobic capacity. After just a few years, Nermine is an avid masters rower and indoor rowing competitor who is seeking to row everywhere she travels and welcome visitors to row with her on the Nile in Cairo. EPISODE QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Episode intro 01:38 - Nermine's rowing origin story 03:35 - Rowing Week 1-10: training for the 2025 World Rowing Indoor Championships 05:39 - The Hot Seat Q&A 09:24 - Competitive horse riding came to end with a knee injury 11:00 - Rowing as spiritual and sacred time 13:36 - Rowing provided renewed body confidence 14:31 - Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on her 40th birthday 17:23 - Challenges of racing when there are so few masters women rowing in Cairo 22:53 - Flat water rowing on the River Nile, coastal rowing on the Red Sea 27:53 - Rowing bucket list . To see photos of Nermine, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper. . Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @steadystatenetwork

It's 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ podcast, people!!! Now, the question is, what do you get when you take a renowned director, and an extreme athlete? Well, thanks to Gary Springer we were able to find out this episode! We talk about the new documentary that looks at two crazy Egyptian extreme athletes who attempted the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. THEN, one of those athletes, and the films director stop by to get into how this whole thing came together. From the competition side of things, how and why, then how this became a film, and all the complexities to bring it to life on the big screen. It's just a shame we didn't have another hour, cause there was so much to absorb. Hope you enjoy it, and it gets you to go watch the film!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/J7wiQiOOH18 'Beyond the Raging Sea' is directed by Marco Orsini, who co-wrote with Frederick L. Greene. The gripping adventure of two Egyptian athletes (Omar Nour & Omar Samra) who embark on the world's toughest row, a 3000 nautical mile open water race across the Atlantic, in a 7-meter rowboat, dedicated to the displaced people crossing dangerous seas…they didn't make it! In 'Part Two' we have: Beyond the Raging Sea Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/TyOrgCZdPjo Cannes Film Festival: 12th May 2018 UAE Theatrical Release Date: 30th December 2021 UK Theatrical Release Date: 19th April 2024 Sheffield Showroom: 19th - 25th April 2024 Book Tickets: Here. https://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/beyondtheragingsea Oban Phoenix: 20th April, 19:30 Book Tickets: Here. https://www.obanphoenix.com/movie/beyond-the-raging-sea Bertha DocHouse, London: 21 April 2024, 16:00 Book Tickets: Here. https://dochouse.org/event/beyond-the-raging-sea/ The Kinema in the Woods, Woodhall Spa: 23rd - 25th April 2024 Book Tickets: Here. https://thekinemainthewoods.co.uk/KinemaInTheWoods.dll/WhatsOn?Film=28999424 US Theatrical Release Date: 26th April 2024 Director: Marco Orsini Cast: Omar Nour, Omar Samra Credit: Cinema Libre Studio, Munro Film, Mojo Entertainment LLC, Film-Clinic, The International Emerging Film Talent Association Genre: Action, Adventure, Documentary Running Time: 72 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/_QtwVmznTW8?si=IJWSZYyZwQzIv9VC Listen to the podcast: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Raging-Sea-State-Mind/dp/B0BJQP3LYL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=304ETE1E1ZBCQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aU8jUUlusUqVnFXc0hqskpZI1-WVHgQnU3Fqwa9u8BbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.Yq8vvaBFKGWAuvXApM-t926c3PGhQXFVlZTinF3ha1k&dib_tag=se&keywords=Beyond+the+Raging+Sea&qid=1713517097&s=instant-video&sprefix=beyond+the+raging+sea%2Cinstant-video%2C112&sr=1-1 Website: Here. https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/ Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheRagingSea/ Instagram: @beyondtheragingsea https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheragingsea/ ------------ *(Music) 'The Big Payback' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

Adventurer and record breaker, Omar Samra,  decided to row the Atlantic but ended up capsizing. I sat with him to ask about every single detail that came to my mind. How was he able to, not only physically prepare but also, mentally prepare and survive such a unique experience...

عمر سمرة  أول مصري وأصغر عربي يتسلق جبل إفرست كما يعد واحد من ضمن 40 شخص فقط في التاريخ الذين نجحوا في التحدي الأكبر، وهو التحدي الذي يتطلب تسلق أعلى جبل في القارات السبع، إفرست والقمم السبع، والوصول إلى القطبين الشمالي والجنوبي باستخدام زلاجة تزن 60 كيلوجراماً. وفضلاً عن مغامراته الكثيرة المحطمة للأرقام القياسية، فقد اتجه سمرة للأعمال الخيرية حيث أطلق مبادرة  Marwa Fayed's Toy Run   تخليداً لذكرى زوجته الراحلة، وهي منظمة غير هادفة للربح لجمع لعب الأطفال المستعملة وتغليفها وإعادة توزيعها في دور الأيتام في مصر. كما قام بإنشاء صندوق إغاثة لضحايا زلزال نيبال الذي ضرب البلاد في عام 2015. وكرائد أعمال، قام سمرة بتأسيس شركتين في مجال السياحة والسفر والتي تعكسان شغفه للمغامرة، وهما شركة  Wild Guanabana   التي تنظم رحلات المغامرات حول العالم، وهي أول شركة محايدة للكربون في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وشركة  Rock'n'Rope  التي تنظم رحلات خلوية خارجية في المتنزهات الجبلية ورحلات داخلية لمراكز تسلق الجبال المغلقة. وقد كانت الإنجازات والنجاحات التي حققها سمرة مصدراً لإلهام الكثيرين، وقد ألقى ما يزيد عن 150 خطاب حول العالم للحديث عن تجاربه ومساعدة الشباب في التغلب على العقبات التي يواجهونها من أجل تحقيق أهدافهم.chapters00:00 مقدمة  00:29 بداية الحلم 19:40 الفرق بين الهايكنج وتسلق الجبال 24:00 تسلق جبل افرست 59:20 ما بعد افرست 01:05:00 الخبرة ومواجهة التحديات 01:32:10 Explorers Grand slam  01:48:14 ١٣ بلد ١٥ دولار في اليوم 02:09:35 من محارب لفنان  02:23:10 ما وراء المحيط 02:33:59 الألم اكبر معلم Produced by: Abbas Aboelhassan Follow: rwa.podcast.egInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwa.podcast.eg/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/rwa.podcast.egTwitter: https://twitter.com/rwa_podcast_egTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rwa.podcast.egFollow Abbas Aboelhassan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbasaboelhassanofficial/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AbbasyzFollow Omar Samra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarsamra/Listen to our podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248233#حوارات_مع_عباس #عباس_ابو_الحسن #rantswithabbas #rwapodcast

All human and civil rights movements are driven by collective action. In this episode, we shine a light on those whose activism is shaping the ongoing global conversation around gender equality. Guests include Gloria Steinem, world-renowned journalist, activist, and bold pioneer of second-wave feminism; Omar Samra, Egypt-based human rights activist and feminist ally; and Faiza Jama Mohamed, the Africa Regional Director of Equality Now.

Omar Samra is an entrepreneur, adventurer, speaker, and analogue astronaut. Omar is also an advocate for climate action, equality, refugees and space exploration.

We're thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: al empire.al empire returns for Season 3 with more stories of exceptional Arabs from around the world and their journey to the top, from comedians and entrepreneurs to musicians and media mavericks. This season of al empire, we're also releasing the full uncut video episodes online.In this episode we sit down with Egyptian Adventurer and Entrepreneur, Omar Samra. Omar went from being an investment banker to adventuring around the world. He's been on adventures climbing the highest mountains in the world, attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, skiing in the North and South Poles, and a lot more, like starting his travel and adventure business, Wild Guanabana. Omar walks us through life's eccentric highs, literally, and mournful lows.This episode was produced by Hebah Fisher and Tamara Rasamny with editorial support by Dana Ballout and Alex Atack. Sound design by Tamara Rasamny, and mixing by Mohamad Khreizat, fact-checking by Zeina Dowidar. The original sting for al empire was composed by Ramzi Bashour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“Look, I'm suffering. I can't talk right now.”Up until Omar Samra and Omar Nour decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean, they were acquaintances. But after nearly dying together in the middle of the ocean, their relationship took a quick turn. How does the relationship between two people evolve when they have to depend on each other for survival?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network.State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. This episode was produced by Ahmed Ashour and edited by Deena Sabry. Research and fact-checking by Deena Sabry, with additional support from Eman Al-Sharif. Sound Design by Monzer El-Hachem. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Forbes for speaking to us for this episode.  More about the film, Beyond the Raging Sea: https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $2 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: “Beyond the Raging Sea: State of Mind”. In 2016, Omar Samra called Omar Nour with a life-changing idea: “How about we row across the Atlantic Ocean?” Within a matter of hours, the two were registered to compete in the world's toughest race: a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in a seven-meter rowing boat. However, nine days into their journey, when their boat capsized in a severe storm and the life raft didn't open, they came face-to-face with death. State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network.  Lobna Monieb is the host of State of Mind. This episode was produced by Lobna, and edited by Heba El-Sherif. Fact-checking by Deena Sabry and sound design by Monzer El-Hachem. Special thanks to Dr. Anna Lembke for speaking to us for this episode. 

We're thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: “Beyond the Raging Sea: State of Mind”. In 2016, Omar Samra called Omar Nour with a life-changing idea: “How about we row across the Atlantic Ocean?” Within a matter of hours, the two were registered to compete in the world's toughest race: a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in a seven-meter rowing boat. However, nine days into their journey, when their boat capsized in a severe storm and the life raft didn't open, they came face-to-face with death. State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network.  Lobna Monieb is the host of State of Mind. This episode was produced by Lobna, and edited by Heba El-Sherif. Fact-checking by Deena Sabry and sound design by Monzer El-Hachem. Special thanks to Dr. Anna Lembke for speaking to us for this episode. 

Hey, listeners! Today, we're introducing you to a very cool new podcast called Beyond the Raging Sea: State of Mind. In 2016, adventurer Omar Samra called athlete Omar Nour with a life-changing idea: “How about we row across the Atlantic Ocean?” Within a matter of hours, the two were registered to compete in the world's toughest race: a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in a seven-meter rowing boat. However, about nine days into their journey, when their boat capsized in a severe storm and the life raft didn't open, they came face-to-face with death. Inspired by the documentary, Beyond the Raging Sea, this podcast unravels new layers of humans' state of mind against adversity. In the episode you're about to hear, Omar and Omar, affectionately dubbed O2, begin their journey. We hear about those frightening first days, but throughout the episode host Lobna Monieb also talks with experts to answer the question: What happens inside your mind when your body is pushed to its limits? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And learn more about the film at https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/

“The only time that's enjoyable is when you're unconscious.”The only break Omar Samra and Omar Nour get after their two-hour rowing shifts is a 40-minute nap in a two-meter wide cabin, using a wet sheet and a crumpled wet t-shirt for a pillow. When your only break from intense physical stress and mental anxiety is a few hours of intermittent sleep per day, how does this drastic pattern change affect your brain, and what dark places does your mind wander to?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network.State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. This episode was produced by Lobna Monieb and edited by Heba El-Sherif with support from Deena Sabry. Fact-checking by Deena Sabry, and sound design by Youssef Douazou. Special thanks to Dr. Neil Stanley for speaking to us for this episode. More about the film, Beyond the Raging Sea: https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If I don't close my eyes for literally two, three, five minutes, I'm done for.”Omar Samra had to cope with an extreme bout of seasickness. Omar Nour had to pick up extra shifts. On top of all that, a huge wave turns their boat upside down and puts them on the brink of death. How do you activate your calm response when your body is aching? And does going through stressful experiences shield us from similar ones in the future?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network. This episode is supported by Metavisionaries. State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. This episode was produced by Ban Barkawi and edited by Heba El-Sherif. Fact-checking by Deena Sabry, and sound design by Monzer El-Hachem. Special thanks to Dr. Christoph Anacker for speaking to us for this episode. More about the film, Beyond the Raging Sea: https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I'm going to let go.”About nine days into the journey, Omar Samra and Omar Nour's boat capsizes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How do you nurture the resilience to continue when you're faced with an impossible situation? And what happens in the case of refugees when you add trauma, war, violence, and torture to the equation?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network. This episode is supported by UNHCR.State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. This episode was produced by Ahmed Ashour and edited by Heba El-Sherif. Research and fact-checking by Deena Sabry and Eman Al-Sharif and sound design by Youssef Douazou. Special thanks to Benedicte Duchesne for speaking to us for this episode. More about the film, Beyond the Raging Sea: https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com/.Support this podcast on patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $2 a month.Read this episode's transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I just don't want to be rocked anymore. Stop rocking me.”Omar Samra and Omar Nour embark on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a seven-meter boat with only each other and the very real possibility of not making it. How would such an experience affect your relationship with nature, impact your brain, and alter your mind?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network. This episode is supported by Metavisionaries. Lobna Monieb is the host of State of Mind. This episode was produced by Lobna, and edited by Heba El-Sherif. Fact checking by Deena Sabry and sound design by Monzer El-Hachem. Special thanks to Dr. Anna Lembke for speaking to us for this episode. More about the film, Beyond the Raging Sea: https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new autumn series of PodTalks gets underway with Phil Blizzard talking to  two  of Eygpt's most accomplished  extreme sports athletes and adventure travellers. They recall their adventures and the challenges faced  as well as those faced on the journey to become successful serial entrepreneursOmar Samra is the first Egyptian and one of less than 40 people in history to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam which involves skiing to both the north and south poles, climbing Everest, along with the  7 highest mountain summits.Omar Nour is a former professional triathlete and together with Omar Samra they rowed across the Atlantic ocean and in doing so became the first Arabs to accomplish the 1000km plus crossing.Look out for the movie -  "Beyond the Raging Sea" a documentary which they have produced about their epic row across the Atlantic OceanThe podcast was recorded at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, Sharjah 2021

الرجل الذي يتسلق ٨٨٤٩ متراً من أجل المتعة، عمر سمره متسلق الجبال المصري والمغامر والمتحدث هو ضيفنا هذا الأسبوع! إنه أول مصري تسلق جبل إيفرست، القمم السبع، وتزلج على القطب الجنوبي والشمالي الجغرافي. ما الذي يدفعه إلى كل هذه المغامرات؟ ترقبوا سماع قصة عمر المؤلمة للقلب عن الحب والخسارة، صراع مع الصحة، والفشل، والمزيد.

A fascinating conversation between Phil Blizzard and  two  of Eygpt's most accomplished  extreme sports athletes and adventure travellers. They talk about their adventures and the challenges faced on  their travels, as well as those faced on the journey to become successful serial entrepreneursOmar Samra is the first Egyptian and one of less than 40 people in history to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam which involves skiing to both the north and south poles, climbing Everest, along with the  7 highest mountain summits. Omar Nour is a former professional triathlete and together with Omar Samra they rowed across the Atlantic ocean and in doing so became the first Arabs to accomplish the 1000km plus crossing. Look out for the movie -  "Beyond the Raging Sea" a documentary which they have produced about their epic row across the Atlantic OceanThe podcast was recorded at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, Sharjah 2021

We are launching Season 4 with a special series from newsmakers and shakers from Egypt! And then get ready we have an NFT edition, a Dubai edition and SO MUCH MORE.  On today's episode I'm joined by Omar Samra. He's such an amazing personality—both an entrepreneur and as someone who has scaled amazing mountains and peaks in his life. He is the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest, also is one of 40 known people to accomplish the "Explorers Grand Slam" challenge, which include climbing the highest mountain on every continent, the 7 summits, and skiing to both the South and North Poles. Last year saw the release of “beyond the raging sea”, a documentary which chronicles the maritime challenges he undertook to highlight the plight of refugees crossing dangerous waters. He was in Egypt a few weeks ago and I had a chance to reconnect with him.   Links: Omar's social: Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • YouTube Beyond the Raging Sea • on IMDb Follow Digital & Savvy on Instagram

29 September 2021: This week, Nada shares details about chemical-free soap bars using camel milk. Karim from Kidzapp never fails to fill us in on how to amuse the kids during the weekend. Mark also speaks with two Omars- Omar Nour and Omar Samra about Beyond the Raging Sea, a documentary on their perilous Atlantic crossing attempt and fight for survival. And DJ Hype also joins the show and spills info on the soon-to-be-launched platform for DJs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omar Samra is a household name by now, he's the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest and to achieve many adventuring milestones including skiing the North and South poles. He shares how his childhood contributed to his career now, what he wish he knew before he started, and the times he almost didn't make it. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/omarsamra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarsamra This is last episode of the first season of the Egyptian Streets Podcast. If you've enjoyed this 10-episode series, please share and give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, it helps! The Egyptian Streets Podcast returns mid-June with a special limited series. Stay tuned. Egyptian Streets: A Podcast Website: http://egyptianstreets.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-egyptian-streets-podcast/id1547171938 Spotify (only available outside Egypt): https://open.spotify.com/show/3BPFsiBEjRwppsOsB0h4zE Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83OGNhYmFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/egyptianstreets Egyptian Streets Website: http://egyptianstreets.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/egyptianstreets Instagram: http://instagram.com/egyptianstreets Facebook: http://facebook.com/egyptianstreets Welcome to the Egyptian Streets podcast! Featuring Egyptians around the world who fuel creative social change and their journeys that brought them there, from the intersection of Egyptian identity and creative social change: stories from street to sound. The Egyptian Streets Podcast is produced by Noran Morsi, with production support from the entire Egyptian Streets team. Egyptian Streets is an independent, young, and grassroots news media organization aimed at providing readers with an alternate depiction of events that occur on Egyptian and Middle Eastern streets, and to establish an engaging social platform for readers to discover and discuss the various issues that impact the region. For business inquiries, please email info@egyptianstreets.com or nmorsi@egyptianstreets.com.

Omar Samra is the first Egyptian to reach the top of Everest, he's climbed the 7 Summits and he has skied to both the North and South Pole. He is the founder of [Wild Guanabana](https://wildguanabana.com), one of the region's leading adventure travel companies. In 2017, Omar took up a maritime challenge with his friend Omar Nour to highlight the plight of refugees who were crossing dangerous waters to seek a better life. That journey ended just 1000 kms later, and the men had to be rescued. The trip has become the subject of a documentary called [_Beyond the Raging Sea_](https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com), which has garnered rave reviews at various film festivals. This episode also brings us towards the close of season 1. For the final episode next episode, the tables are being turned on me. I'll be in the hot seat, answering the questions I've been putting to my guests all season. Thanks to our partners [Marakez](http://marakez.net) for sponsoring this episode. Marakez is the leading mixed-used developer in Egypt, with an ever growing portfolio of commercial and residential projects.

Omar Samra is the first Egyptian to reach the top of Everest, he’s climbed the 7 Summits and he has skied to both the North and South Pole. He is the founder of Wild Guanabana, one of the region’s leading adventure travel companies. In 2017, Omar took up a maritime challenge with his friend Omar Nour to highlight the plight of refugees who were crossing dangerous waters to seek a better life. That journey ended just 1000 kms later, and the men had to be rescued. The trip has become the subject of a documentary called Beyond the Raging Sea, which has garnered rave reviews at various film festivals. This episode also brings us towards the close of season 1. For the final episode next episode, the tables are being turned on me. I'll be in the hot seat, answering the questions I've been putting to my guests all season. Thanks to our partners Marakez for sponsoring this episode. Marakez is the leading mixed-used developer in Egypt, with an ever growing portfolio of commercial and residential projects.

Peak after peak. We deconstruct values and try to overcome the challenges of the summit within. We're still at the base of the mountain, but we're looking forward to the journey. Listen to Episode 9 as Omar Samra guides us through the first climb! We hope you can achieve more by climbing the summit within. 

How can we disrupt our economic model and our education systems to celebrate a diversity of skills, and put joy over profitability?  Omar Samra is an entrepreneur, adventurer, motivational speaker, and astronaut candidate. Following a career in banking and investing, he founded and lead several companies, including starting a charity in his late wife's honor. Throughout his educational career, Omar has been fascinated by the correlation between skills and job opportunities, work/life culture, and education structure. He believes we must disrupt our economic model as well as our education model. Helping his daughter through school has shown him the value of individualized learning, and creating systems that prioritize joy and happiness. Omar encourages you to tap into your child-like spirit and marry it with your adult wisdom.  Omar believes you need to find joy in what you do. You won't be able to find joy everywhere, especially not by comparison, but if you prioritize joy in what you do and who you work with, it becomes clearer what is meant for you.  Big Takeaways:  Specialization is the way of the past. Now we see the value in mastering many different things and the ability to pivot quickly  People want to do the things that they're good at, or that they've achieved success through. It's not necessarily the same thing as what brings you joy, what you should continue to do, or the way you should impact the world.  Bottom-line profitability first, putting the shareholder first, is an obsolete model. It satisfies a lot of interest but a new economic model needs to come about that creates a balance between profitability, environmental sustainability, and social impact. Every company should have a responsibility to give back to its own community.  Follow Omar on Instagram: @omarsamra 

Omar went from being an investment banker to adventuring around the world. He's been on adventures climbing the highest mountains in the world, attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, skiing in the North and South Poles, and a lot more, like starting his travel and adventure business, Wild Guanabana. Omar walks us through life's eccentric highs, literally, and mournful lows. This episode was produced by Hebah Fisher and Tamara Rasamny with editorial support by Dana Ballout and Alex Atack.  Sound design by Tamara Rasamny, and mixing by Mohamad Khreizat, fact-checking by Zeina Dowidar. The original sting for al empire was composed by Ramzi Bashour. al empire is a Kerning Cultures Network production. Search ‘Kerning Cultures Network' to hear other podcasts like this one, and follow @kerningcultures on Instagram to stay in touch! Support this podcast on https://www.patreon.com/kerningcultures for as little as $1 a month.

Omar Samra is the first Egyptian to reach the top of Everest, he's climbed the 7 Summits and he has skied to both the North and South Pole. He is the founder of [Wild Guanabana](https://wildguanabana.com), one of the region's leading adventure travel companies. In 2017, Omar took up a maritime challenge with his friend Omar Nour to highlight the plight of refugees who were crossing dangerous waters to seek a better life. That journey ended just 1000 kms later, and the men had to be rescued. The trip has become the subject of a documentary called [_Beyond the Raging Sea_](https://www.beyondtheragingsea.com), which has garnered rave reviews at various film festivals. This episode also brings us towards the close of season 1. For the final episode next episode, the tables are being turned on me. I'll be in the hot seat, answering the questions I've been putting to my guests all season. Thanks to our partners [Marakez](http://marakez.net) for sponsoring this episode. Marakez is the leading mixed-used developer in Egypt, with an ever growing portfolio of commercial and residential projects.