Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, where we dive into how Ramy is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that
Today, I sit down with the insanely talented Nai Barghouti – a Palestinian singer, composer, and flutist who’s been compared to legends like Fairouz and Umm Kulthoum. She’s not just about music; she’s about making a statement. In this episode,
Hani Dajani sits down with Lebanese-American Comedian Nataly Aukar. Nataly talks about her upbringing in Lebanon, what it was like moving to New York, the red flags to look for when you make new friends, talks about her career so
Student encampments…Dr. Phil interviewing Netanyahu..and Eurovision. A lot has happened in the past couple of months. But how do these events change things? And what is the impact on us and the millions of people in Gaza? Helping us answer
In this episode, we are joined by fashion icon, model, and creative director, Alana Hadid. Alana is a daughter of a Nakba survivor, and she shares with us her family’s story and her perspectives on how your voice can free
Student encampments…Dr. Phil interviewing Netanyahu..and Eurovision. A lot has happened in the past couple of months. But how do these events change things? And what is the impact on us and the millions of people in Gaza? Helping us answer
The controversial video of Hayley Bayley’s “let them eat cake”, followed by her apology, raised the questions: “should celebrities be speaking up on Gaza?” And if not: “should we just block them for their silence?” (And also, “are we in
As Macklemore drops “Hind’s Hall” and the encampment at universities continues to rise, we want to continue to create a space where we can amplify voices to put an end to the atrocities that we are currently witnessing. Today’s guest
We can’t keep talking about Palestine without discussing mental health. First and foremost, we need to distinguish the mental health of those who live in Gaza to those in the rest of the world. This episode starts off by discussing
Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, where we dive into how Ramy is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that
In this episode, I talk with one of the most influential online voices in Jordan, Deya Elayyan. Deya is not your typical influencer – he studied engineering in the US before moving to Jordan, as well as he uses his
Did you know Arabic Music is the fastest growing music industry in the world? Joining us today is music producer (and legend, might I add) in Amman, Jordan – Nasir AlBashir. Nasir breaks down what the music industry looks like
Today, I sit down with the insanely talented Nai Barghouti – a Palestinian singer, composer, and flutist who’s been compared to legends like Fairouz and Umm Kulthoum. She’s not just about music; she’s about making a statement. In this episode,
“The active ingredient in period stigma is misogyny” (Lindy West) Women in many cultures, especially in Arab cultures, are told that menstruation is a shameful topic that should not be discussed publicly, especially in front of men. This stigmatization is
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation” (Glenn Close) How many times have you attempted to discuss your mental health and it was ignored? Why is mental health deemed less important and trivial compared to
This pandemic has been a rollercoaster, a year full of chaos and we know we are not the only ones feeling exhausted. Everyone just wants the masks, stay-at-home orders, and lockdowns to end, but this has become the new norm.
Rainbow Railroad is a Toronto-based charitable organization that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals escape from violence and persecution in their home countries. Currently, there are 72 countries where being gay is illegal. In the past, they
Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, where we dive into how Ramy is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that
In this episode, I talk with one of the most influential online voices in Jordan, Deya Elayyan. Deya is not your typical influencer – he studied engineering in the US before moving to Jordan, as well as he uses his
Did you know Arabic Music is the fastest growing music industry in the world? Joining us today is music producer (and legend, might I add) in Amman, Jordan – Nasir AlBashir. Nasir breaks down what the music industry looks like
A conversation with Jordanian actress, model, and filmmaker Joanna Arida about representation, fame after the Netflix show “Al-Rawabi School for Girls”, and mental health.
In this episode, we talk about what dating looks like today. In other words, situationships and mixed signals. We answer questions like, “how to get over someone you haven’t really dated?” or “should you be platonic friends after a situationship”?
Many of us are aware it can be hard for people, and Muslims more specifically, to connect with the right type of people and find a partner that feels more like a soulmate and would want to settle down with.
The princess found her prince charming, got married and lived happily ever after. This is the ending all of us women are striving for in our love lives, right? We are taught to find the right man that will be
Online dating with a little spin? Salams (previously known as Minder) is an online dating app for Muslims interested in meeting other Muslims for the purpose of marriage. Similar to many dating apps out there, the process of finding someone
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