Why You Should NOT Do BROKE Motherhood, & How To Navigate Society's Expectations L Hoodo Hersi Yalla! Let's Talk. podcast

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Bestselling author Najwa Zebian joins me to share her wisdom on healing and how to get over someone you STILL can't get over.In this episode, we tackle some of the most common yet confusing questions that come up when you’re trying to move on from someone — or even just figure out where you stand. Is it okay to still miss someone from your past? Should you text your ex, or is that just a bad idea? What happens when you find yourself stuck, missing someone you never really dated in the first place? We’ll also dive into the tricky territory of dating before you’re completely over someone, and when exactly it’s the right time to talk about exes with someone new. BREAKDOWN (0:00) Intro (2:30) Is it okay to miss someone from the past? (5:18) Should I text my ex? (10:48) Miss them from far away (18:35) How to get over someone you never really dated? (32:04) Is it okay to date again if you're not over someone? (39:36) when is it a good time for someone to talk about exes? Melodies and Mindsets with Najwa Zebian (47:11) Cry For Me by the Weeknd (57:21) Old Body, New Mind by Nemahsis (59:14) Grief - Healing words by Najwa Zebian (1:09:06) Free Me by Anees (1:12:58) Conclusion: listen to this if you're still missing them.…

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Ramadan Survival Guide l Habibi Squad x Asala Dabke 39:40

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Thank you to Habibi Squad and Asala Dabke for joining us today in our Ramadan special. Whether you are Muslim or not, this episode can give you a better understanding of what Ramadan means to Muslims . The episode also goes deep into the best practices of how to make the best use of your time in Ramadan, community, and even fitness. @HabibiSquadOfficial @AsalaDabke (00:00) Intro (00:40) Cutting Bad Habits, the Vibes, Giving Back, & ESSENTIAL Reminders (10:00) What to do when you're struggling with your faith? (20:18) How to make the best use of your Ramadan (26:45) Ramadan & Fitness (31:12) Should I break my fast if I have an exam? (37:30) Best Advice from Sheikh Wasef…

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How to Build, Buy, or Sell Your Startup l Ghassan Halazon 41:13

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In this episode, Ghassan, Halazon one of Canada's top CEOs, shares his journey of building a successful startup, from tough lessons learned to navigating the world of valuations and exits. Get expert advice on attracting investors, raising capital, and negotiating in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. About Ghassan Halazon—a powerhouse entrepreneur who quit a Wall Street job at just 25 to chase his dreams of scaling a portfolio of coveted digital brands. Fast forward 15 years, and Ghassan has built, acquired or sold a dozen e-commerce companies that have driven cumulative sales approaching $1 billion from market-leading brand. Ghassan's journey is all about resilience and redefining success. Ghassan is also the proud honoree of Canada’s 40 Under 40. Episode Breakdown (00:00) Intro (03:00) Ghassan's History with Dragon's Den (05:44) How did one of Canada's top CEOs start his company? (10:25) Hard lessons learned from building a startup. (14:40) When and how to Exit/Sell Your Startup? (17:15) The truth about the valuation of your startup (19:45) Whether I should get an investor and build, or exit/sell my startup? (24:00) How do you even get an investor? (28:45) Best advice you'll hear on negotiations when it comes to capital raising (31:42) Community, support, and how change will come? (40:00) Conclusion Learn more about Ghassan: https://www.ghassanhalazon.com/ Linkedin: Ghassan Halazon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghassan-halazon/Instagram: instajee @ghalazon…

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Saint Levant and Nemahsis l Yalla! Let's Talk. 54:33

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Nemahsis talks to Saint Levant on Yalla! Let's Talk. Episode Breakdown (00:00) Intro (9:33) The beginning of their musical journeys & and what inspires these artists (16:43) Let's talk about the fans (29:21) Let's talk about the dream (36:14) Arab men and therapy (41:30) Saint Levant, Grow Home, and Yalla! Let's Talk. (44:28) Why feminism is an Arab man's issue (49:47) Hot Takes (53:28) Outro @Nemahsis @SaintLevantOfficial A special thank you to East Tea Can for the space, the food, and the hospitality. Check them out -- https://eastteacan.com…

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From NAS to Drake, Arab Culture in Music & The rise of Arabic Hip Hop l NARCY 46:30

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In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented artist, NARCY, for an in-depth conversation about the music industry today. He shares his insights on the evolution of Arabic Hip Hop, the impact of cultural decolonization in music, and drops some solid advice for up-and-coming artists. NARCY is a groundbreaking Arabic Hip Hop artist known for his unique style and thought-provoking lyrics. He’s redefining the genre and inspiring the next generation of musicians with his innovative approach to music. (00:00) Intro (01:45) History of Arabic Hip Hop (9:40) Breaking Cultural Barriers (11:55) Arab Artists: The Best Advice You’ll Hear Today (17:10) Artist or Activist? Can You Be Both? (26:10) From Drake to "Arab Money": The Influence of Arab-ism in Hip-Hop (32:00) To Be An Arab: Anti-Exploitation, Identity, AI, and the Analog Revolution in NARCY's Music Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out at https://eastteacan.com YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT NARCY Instagram: @narcynarce Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVyZKc6xDAGWHCyeDv1AeQ YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX.. .APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. .ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034.. .…

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Iraqis are Aliens?!? l Hassan Phills x NARCY [Bonus Episode] 12:52

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It's time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative. Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed at the East Tea Can restaurant in Toronto, they sit down over dinner and ask each other questions you’ve never heard on a podcast before (and yes, they even talk about conspiracy theories .…

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The Art of Winning a Crowd | Hassan Phills 37:51

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In this special series at East Tea Can, comedian Hassan Phills talks about how stand-up comedy helped him grow and connect with people. He also explains how he made a space for the Muslim community by listening to fans who wanted to see his shows but didn’t feel comfortable at bars. Hassan shares the important skills he’s learned through comedy—like how to understand a crowd and get better at what you do—and shows how comedy can help everyone connect, adapt, and grow. (00:00) Introduction (01:20) How Hassan Phills Got Into Stand up? (05:18) How do you get better at your art and GROW as a creative? (20:30) Let’s talk about labels in the industry (i.e. Muslim Comedian or Toronto Comedian?) and the dream (24:00) Identifying a Market Gap: Meeting the Needs of the Muslim Community and Fans (31:00) How to win over an audience? (35:00) Conclusion You can learn more about Hassan Phills @hassanphills Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out at https://eastteacan.com…

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Habibi Squad: Real Talk on Relationships & Personal Growth 45:37

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Thank you to habibi squad for the laughs and sharing with us some questions everyone is dying to know. They are real ones, make sure you subscribe to them! @HabibiSquadOfficial Yalla! Let's Talk. (0:00) Intro (1:44) One word Interview with Habibi Squad (17:51) Yalla! Let's Talk with Habibi Squad (41:30) If you can send one message to the audience, what would it be? YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...…

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Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency 48:57

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Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, where we dive into how the show 'Ramy' is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that led Dave to convert. (0:00 Intro (2:25) Dave's Journey in Acting and Stand-up (5:50) The show 'Ramy', relatability, & breaking stereotypes (13:13) Taboos: marrying a second wife, cheating, and romance with cousin (25:17) Trump President Again & What it Means to Arabs and Muslims (35:00) Why Dave converted to Islam and how did the conversation go with family? (44:27) Conclusion…

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5 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Content Creators l Omar Hmaidat 36:03

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In this episode, I talk with one of the Middle East's most inspiring entrepreneurs and talent managers -- Omar Hmaidat. Omar manages the largest creators in MENA and has created one of the the fastest growing talent agency in the world. Most recently, Omar was named as Forbe's Middle East's Top 10 Talent Managers Making Movers, as well as Billboard's top 40 under 40. At the same time, Omar is still a content creator and has grown quite a loyal following over the past years. In this episode, Omar shares the lessons he's learned throughout working with content creators and artists in the MENA region. Though this advice is in the context of creatives in the region, I am sure you will learn In this episode, you will learn: - Omar's story and how he ended up in talent management; - What is talent management and what should you expect; - Why creative content is important in anything you do; - How to be flexible in an ever changing industry; - How authenticity always wins; - What support looks like as a creative, from therapy to parents…

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Life Lessons from Visiting Gaza l Deya Elayyan 42:23

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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 platform to shed light on issues relevant to those who live in the region. Today, he shares his perspective on education, the title "influencer", as well as his experience visiting Gaza. In this episode, we talk about the following: (00:00) Intro (03:48) Let's talk about the importance of education (16:02) Do you actually have freedom?(18:55) How can you help Palestinians? (31:35) What I saw when I went to Gaza... (41:39) Conclusion This episode was shot at Wild Jordan Centre in Jordan. You can check it out https://wildjordancenter.com/Production and Sound in Jordan: Latif Fityani and Mohammad Al Banna. You can find Latif on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latiffityan... and Mohammad at / m_albannaa YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT DEYA ELAYYAN:YOUTUBE: @deyaelayyan- INSTARAM: https://www.instagram.com/deyaelayyanYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...…

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Inside The Arabic Music Industry l Nasir AlBashir 55:19

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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 right now in the MENA region and diaspora, the challenges (and opportunities) for upcoming artists, and some of the best kept secrets for artists to make it big in the industry. We also discuss the song Rajieen where various artists came together to show how music can be a form of resistance. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Journey (4:40) Building Arabic Music on New Set of Rules (13:24) Breaking Down the Arabic Music Industry (22:30) Best Kept Secrets for Upcoming Artists (25:24) Music as a form of resistance - Rajieen (53:50) Conclusion YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT Nasir AlBashir INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vibewithnassir/?hl=enYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...#arab #yallaletstalk #jordan…

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Joanna Arida reveals the TRUTH about fame and why representation matters 39:11

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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. What We Discuss: (0:00) Intro (01:35) How do you find motivation to try different things? (05:15) Why is representation so important for Joanna?(17:05) Al-Rawabi School for Girls (23:31) Joanna gets real about anxiety & mental health (32:42) Let's talk about mental health in Jordan (37:50) Takeaways This episode was shot at Wild Jordan Centre in Jordan. You can check it out https://wildjordancenter.com/ YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT JOANNA ARIDA: WEBSITE: https://joannaarida.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joannaarida/?hl=enYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk .TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...#arab #yallaletstalk #jordan…

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From Fairuz to Skrillex: How Nai Barghouti Makes Her Mark 1:01:57

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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, we dive into her journey, her passion for blending music and advocating for Palestine, and what it’s like to represent Palestinian heritage on the global stage. Oh, and we talk about her collab with EDM superstar Skrillex on the hit track “Xena.”Nai even gives us a special live performance of her song “Mum, Sing to the Wind” – and shares the biggest challenges she’s facing right now. This is one you don't want to miss! In this episode, we talk about: (0:00:00) Get to know Nai Barghouti! (0:08:01) Why Nai chose to pursue music? (0:14:24) Lebanon and Fairuz (00:19:00) Do music and politics go hand in hand? (0:25:45) Nai's Music and Sound (0:37:10) The challenges for women & Arab musicians (0:43:38) Skrillex, XENA, and Palestinian Folkore (0:51:18): Nai SINGS and Tells us about the song "Mum, Sing to the Wind (يما مويل الهوا)" (0:56:18) Nai's biggest challenge right now Follow Nai Barghouti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naibarghoutiofficial/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @naibarghouti Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78XHgIjAv0tqb9hVRUsifgWe thank you Marsm.ca (Canada) for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.…

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Lina Makoul: My Journey as an Independent Artist Living Under Occupation 31:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Palestinian artist Lina Makoul to talk about life in occupied Palestine, the story behind her powerful song "On Mute," and what it means to be a '48 Palestinian.' Plus, an exclusive live performance and her bold vision for using music to elevate the Palestinian narrative worldwide. In this episode, we talk about the following: (00:00): Intro (1:25) What is it like to be Palestinian living in occupied Palestine (now known as northern state of Israel)? (04:35) Who are "48' Palestinian"? (09:40) Lina's Art: "on mute". Breaks down the song, the inspiration, and the music video. (14:48) "on mute": a live performance (16:15) What does this Palestinian artist want to achieve with here music? Special thanks to Marsm.ca for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.…

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Sex in the Arab World l Shereen El Feki 54:36

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"If you really want to know people, you start by looking inside their bedroom". Today, I talk to journalist and author, Shereen El Feki on what goes behind closed doors in the Arab world. We are diving into sensitive topics, such as the sexual evolution in the region, sex in Islam, and the experiences of coming out as queer vs. staying in the closet. Join us for an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on what's really happening in the region. Shereen El Feki is an Egyptian-British journalist and author, most notable for her book Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World. Shereen started her career in medical science, with a PhD in immunology from Trinity College, Cambridge, before going on to become a healthcare correspondent with The Economist and a presenter with Al Jazeera English. She is the former vice-chair of the UN’s Global Commission on HIV and the Law, as well as a TED global fellow.Note: This episode is not suitable for minors. Viewers discretion is advised. In this episode, we talk about the following: (1:47) Why is sex a powerful lens to see the world? (9:36) HIV in the Middle East and North Africa (19:36) What does sex in the Arab World look like?(23:20) Honour Killings & Patriarchy (31:33) a sexual revolution? No. It's sexual evolution. (33:36) LGBQT+ in the Arab World (41:04) is there harm to living a life of secrecy and privacy? (43:39) The role of NGOs in the region (46:05 ) Sex in Islam? (49:00) How did the Arab world become so conservative?…

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Let's Talk Music with SHKOON [BONUS] 18:04

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Get ready to vibe with Shkoon! With the duo themselves, we’re breaking down their coolest tracks, what inspired them, and the meaning behind the music. Tune in for a deep dive into the sounds and stories that make Shkoon so special. Special shoutout to Marsm.ca for their support with this episode.

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SHKOON: How a Syrian Refugee and a German Became One of The World's Leading Electronic Duos 32:27

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In this episode, host Hani Dajani talks to music duo, SHKOON, about their journey and how their music has a strong cultural impact, addressing themes of identity, displacement, and hope. We also talk about SHKOON's music incorporates elements of Arabic folk songs, Sufi poetry, and classical music, combined with modern electronic beats. SHKOON is made up of duo Ameen and Thorben. Ameen, originally from Syria, fled to Germany due to the Syrian civil war. He brought with him a deep connection to the traditional music of his homeland, which greatly influences Shkoon’s sound. Thorben, with a background in classical and jazz music, contributes his knowledge of Western music theory and electronic production. We thank Marsm.ca for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.…

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Nataly Aukar talks about life in Lebanon, comedy and growing up Lebanese 57:37

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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 far and opens up on what rebuilding Lebanon means to her. Nataly Aukar has sold out shows across the world, and performed a long side stand-up comedians such as Hasan Minhaj and Rami Youssef. NOTE: This episode was shot in February 2023. Due to programming changes, we were only able to release this episode today. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: (00:00) Introduction (06:10) Why Nataly started doing stand-up?(10:40) Life in Lebanon (13:27) From Lebanon to New York: Lessons Learned (32:36) Why you should not look for validation...(40:19) This is red flag to look out for when making new friends.. (43:36) Why we need to re-build Lebanon? Follow Nataly Aukar WEBSITE: https://www.natalyaukarcomedy.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/natyourcolor/?hl=en TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@natyourcolor ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST: YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXFC7GEbxmMWl6KsQ APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yalla-lets-talk-podcast/id1653842768 ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034133148?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=podcast&adj_creative=125219092 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=en TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=en SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.…

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I Asked 1,000+ Older People for Life Advice and Learned… | Sprouht 32:11

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

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What is it Like to Be a Teen Content Creator? l Ozikoy 34:43

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In this special segment, we dive deep into the lives of Arab content creators in the west. Today, we are joined by 19 year old Khalil Yatim, also known as "Ozikoy" on social media. Khalil tells us what it's like to create content as a teenager, his goals, and why his relationship with his dad/baba is special.Guest: Khalil Yatim https://www.tiktok.com/@ozikoy?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/ozikoy/?hl=enPodcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/YALLA! LET'S TALK. YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...…

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Student Encampments l Ahmed Shihab-Eldin 44:04

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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 these questions today is Emmy-Nominated journalist, producer, and Actor - Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. Ahmed is a Columbia university graduate and a former Adjunct Professor at the school. He shares his perspective on the events that took place at Columbia where the student movement all began. As a journalist and prominent media personality, Ahmed also offers his views on the media landscape today as well as the double standards of Eurovision. What We Talk About: (00:00) Introduction(02:05) student encampments from the POV of previous Columbia student and staff member(15:40) What do these encampment and protest bans tell our students? (19:10) Hamilton Hall to Hind's Hall. What does this mean?(24:00) How is the media exploiting the situation in Gaza?(33:20) How you know Netanyahu reached rock bottom...(36:58) Eurovision (43:12) A message for students Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedeldin/ Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/ YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST: YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034... FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalkProduction Credits:Production: https://www.hzmproductions.com/ hzmproductions Studio: https://www.vznstudios.ca/…

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I Will Not Be Silenced l Alana Hadid 34:04

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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 Palestine. In this episode, we talk about: (0:00) Intro (02:00) why we need to talk about the Nakba?(03:05) what were the conversations like growing up at the dinner table?(05:15) what happened to the Hadids during the Nakba?(07:55) Khairiah Hadid (11:05) has Alana ever been scared to speak up? (14:08) how does a free Palestine lead to collective liberation? (19:00) TikTok, Encampments, and 6 year old Hind Rajab(23:00) Let's talk about language and chants(25:30) Is Israel scared of the Hadids? (27:20) What is Watermelon Pictures and how can you get involved?Guest: https://www.instagram.com/lanzybear/Podcast Host: https://www.instagram.com/hanidajanii/Follow Watermelon Pictures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelonpicturesco/Stream Walled Off: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Walled-Off/0KY2FR78ZGN596AU6BEGANYHYQYALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST:YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=en***Credits***Production: https://www.hzmproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/hzmproductions/Studio: https://www.vznstudios.ca/https://www.instagram.com/vznstudios_/#podcast #yallaletstalk #alanahadid #hadidsisters #bellahadid #gigihadid #watermelonpictures #walledoff…

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Let's talk about addiction, even "love addition" l Dr. Marc Dagher 54:56

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Marc Dagher, an addiction Doctor and expert in treating all kinds of substance addictions. Whether you choose to do drugs or feel like you're addicted to a person, this episode will give you insights on the world of addiction, human behaviour, as well as interesting facts on substances. This episode is important for anyone struggling with an addiction of any kind (be it substances or love addiction) as well as for those with friends or family who they may think have an addiction. It's also an important episode for anyone who wants to have a better understanding on human behaviour. In this episode, we discuss addiction in the context of both drugs and love. We delve into the following topics: 1) What is Addiction? How Do We Identify it in People We Love?2) Party-Drugs: Is there a Rank? What are the Risks? 3) Can Drugs be Used for Therapy? 4) Can Love Turn Into An Addiction? ______________________________________CHAPTERS(0:00) Introduction(1:42) What is Addiction?(9:00) What Leads People To Have an Addiction? (11:57) How Do You Identify Addiction in Someone You Love? (19:42) How Can Party-Settings Lead to An Addiction? Can We Rank Them? (34:17) Can Love Be An Addiction? (41:38) Can Drugs be Used for Therapy? (43:10) Why Do You Get Addicted If They're Hot and Cold? Understanding Intermittent Reinforcement (49:51) What is the Deadliest Drugs in the World of Addiction?(49:51) Conclusion____________________________________________________________YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/yallaletstalk…

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Why Celebrities Need to Speak Up about Gaza l Netflix Star Dom Gabriel 45:21

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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 District 12, living real life hunger games right now?")Today, helping us answer these questions, we have with us TV personality: Dom Gabriel. You might have seen him on Netflix Reality TV shows such as, "The Mole" and "The Perfect Match". Dom is a great example of using your platform for social good, where his values trump any brand deal that might not want an influencer to be "political". As he puts it: "I am a human, not a billboard". In this episode, we talk about the following:(00:00) Intro (01:40) What made Dom speak up about Palestine?(08:22) Why Influencers and Celebrities should speak up? (18:10) The Met Gala (22:04) Should we block celebrities who are not speaking up about Palestine? (29:29) Macklemore "Hind's Hall" & Drake vs Kendrick Lamar (31:30) Encampments & Protests (42:01) A lesson learned from Anime If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe and rate the channel! YOU CAN FIND DOM (@dontcallmedom)INSTAGRAM: @dontcallmedomTIKTOK: @dontcallmedomhttps://www.instagram.com/dontcalldom/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@dontcalldom?lang=enYO CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk .TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. .LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...#yallaletstalk #perfectmatch #netflix #celebrityblockout #hayleybayley #letthemeatcake #metgala2024…

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Why this Doctor went to Gaza l Dr. Yipeng Ge 32:47

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Today's guest is Dr. Yipeng Ge. A Canadian resident Doctor who was suspended from the University of Ottawa for his social media posts (might I add, he was suspended without due process or fair investigation). When the University of Ottawa decided to re-instate him, he chose to decline their offer. Instead, Dr. Yipeng Ge went to Rahaf in Gaza to provide his medical services to those in need. At the time of this episode, more than 44,000 civilians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli occupation forces since October. More than 77,800 people have been inured. The situation continues to get worse as Rahaf is now being obliterated. Dr. Yipeng Ge tells us what he saw and what the conversations he had were like. Episode Breakdown00:00 Intro01:58 Getting suspended from University for being a Pro-Palestinian?05:12 The social media posts in question09:10 Why academic institutions have failed us? 14:07 What did this Doctor see in Gaza? 25:30 Would Dr. Yiping go back to Gaza?27:08 How to advocate and show resiliency for Palestine…

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What Life is Like Going From Gaza to Diaspora? l Farah Qaddan 56:49

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What is it like to be a Palestinian from Gaza? Was it like to be a Palestinian diaspora, which means you have left your homeland for another country. For us to be better allies, we need to hear people's stories. In this episode, we are joined by Farah Qaddan. Farah is an avid storyteller, published writer and creative that centres her Arab Palestinian identity in everything she does. Episode Breakdown: (0:00) Intro(0:39) growing up in Gaza(14:40) what it's like to be a Palestinian diaspora right now? (17:50) how can we become better allies?(21:23) what are some terms we should not be using? (28:00) a message to "pro-israelis"...(33:49) Farah's viral speech: understanding the words behind her message and what her message is now to politicians (49:00) how do different generations of Palestinian diaspora experience their identity? (51:32) what does a free Palestine look like? (53:00) conclusion…

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Why Learning Arabic Can Be Hard? l Diana Al Dajani 27:51

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In celebration of Arab Heritage Month, we are bringing you an episode that dissects deep into an important part of Arab culture - the language! In this episode of the YLT Podcast, we have Diana Al-Dajani, entrepreneur of the Arabic learning plafrom, @eduTechnoz and the app, Loogha. Diana is a momtrepreneur who turned an idea to help her children to learn Arabic into the top edtech company for Arabic education. Diana and I discuss the importance of staying intact with your native language and the many reasonings for the shame that individuals feel for speaking their native languages, especially when living as a minority. We further talk about the love that Diana has for Arabic and preserving her identity. Diana further talks about her unique way in which she started eduTechnoz and how that motivates her to keep going and bridge the gap for Arabic language learners. We lastly discuss the stress and troubles of entrepreneurs and the ways Diana is balancing her life. WHAT WE DISCUSS: (00:00) Intro(01:44) Where does the shame of speaking your native language come from?(05:05) Why are parents not teaching their kids Arabic?(08:03) Diana's journey with her startup, eduTechnoz(12:44) How does learning your native language shape your identity?(14:31) Do school systems fail us in understanding our native language?(16:21) Biggest challenge as a woman entrepreneur?(23:09) Best piece of advice received(25:52) OutroeduTechnoz: Follow: https://www.instagram.com/edutechnoz/Download: Loogha https://edutechnoz.com/language-app/ Arabic Tutoring for Kids: https://edutechnoz.com/arabic-online-tutoring/Looga - download and speak Arabic (dialects available): looga.caFree workshops request: https://forms.office.com/r/trnbmSGC9ECompany: edutechnoz.comeduTechnoz’s mission is to inspire children to fall in love with Arabic language by enabling them to master every aspect of it through entertaining and exciting methods.We currently have 700+ electronic resources (games, printable worksheets, and eBooks) and we are working on adding more to reach 3000 resources by 2018.Over the last academic year, eduTechnoz has been introduced to schools in the GCC region and received a wide welcome from schools. We have over 54 schools in Qatar, 4 schools in Bahrain, and 2 in Kuwait who are registered and currently using eduTechnoz.___________________________________________________________________________________________________YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST:YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/yallaletstalkANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXFC7GEbxmMWl6KsQAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yalla-lets-talk-podcast/id1653842768ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034133148?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=podcast&adj_creative=125219092FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=enTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=enSNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.#arab #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #edutechnoz #technology #arab…

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Authenticity Can Heal Trauma l Najwa Zebian 36:28

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In this episode, we dive into a discussion on being your true and authentic self. The conversation is through the lens of culture, religion, parents' expectations, and how to reconcile those forces in order to move forward, heal, and lead an authentic life.The conversation is with our season regular, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a best-selling author, speaker, and a thought-leader on healing. She recently released her book, "The Only Constant" where she discusses in more-depth the topic of change and leading a more authentic life. Go check it out now!What We Talk About: (00:00) Intro (01:55) what does authenticity even mean? (03:20) how to reconcile being authentic with religion or culture?(5:50) what if my religion clashes with my true self? (11:22) what if my parents don't approve of my authentic self?(22:20) how do we explain authenticity to ethnic parents? (28:00) why is it even important to being authentic?(32:31) how to let go of the life you thought you should have? Follow Najwa ZebianInstagram: @najwazebian. .TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian?l...Website: https://najwazebian.com/YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk .TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. .SNAPCHAT: @Yalla ! Let's Talk.#authentic #najwazebian #dating #healing #viral #podcast #interview…

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How to Lead & 5 Secrets To Being a SUCCESSFUL Entrepreneur? l Rami Helali (CEO of KOTN) 44:18

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