From LA to Beirut

Hosted by Jihad Saikali & Rita Saikali, FromLA to Beirut is an exciting talk show that interviews Middle Eastern Starts, and gets to know them in a fun and exciting way. The show also focus on the importance of reading and information sharing. Every week, the hosts choose a new book to share with the audience and they discuss it with the guest asking deep questions that are centered around the theme. The show airs on Radio MT Lebanon in Los Angeles KWBP FM 90.1

Salam El Zataari Interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Salam El Zataari is an incredibly learned man filled with passion and zeal towards what he believes to be ethical and truth and you can clearly see that throughout the course of this episode. In this episodes the shared with us he thoughts on Lebanese politics and its future. He also shared with us his deep love for reading and the value he attributes to education. Salam Zataari, is not only talented, but also a visionary. He has his unique outlook on the world, and he does all he can to share it with the world in the most research based and evidential manner. Get to know Salam El Zataari on this wonderful episode of From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali and Jihad Saikali.    Don't forget to subscribe to our platforms!    You can listen to this show live on Radio MT Lebanon: https://rmlfm.com/  You can also listen to our show record on you favorite podcast platform  https://anchor.fm/fromlatobeirut/episodes/Christina-Sawaya-on-From-LA-to-Beirut-with-Rita-Saikali--Jihad-Saikali-e17gdpq  Episode Breakdown:    00:00 How do you perceive yourself?  28:11 Questions   35:13 Book of the week    Book of the week: Ego is the enemy by Ryan Holiday - Summary from Amazon   The instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller  “While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their image with sheer, almost irrational force, I’ve found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition.” —from the prologue   Many of us insist the main impediment to a full, successful life is the outside world. In fact, the most common enemy lies within: our ego. Early in our careers, it impedes learning and the cultivation of talent. With success, it can blind us to our faults and sow future problems. In failure, it magnifies each blow and makes recovery more difficult. At every stage, ego holds us back.   Ego Is the Enemy draws on a vast array of stories and examples, from literature to philosophy to his­tory. We meet fascinating figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who all reached the highest levels of power and success by con­quering their own egos. Their strategies and tactics can be ours as well.   In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego must be fought on many fronts. Armed with the lessons in this book, as Holiday writes, “you will be less invested in the story you tell about your own specialness, and as a result, you will be liberated to accomplish the world-changing work you’ve set out to achieve.”  https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818

01-07
57:09

May Abd el Aziz Interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

May Abd el Aziz Interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

12-10
55:05

Mike Massy interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Mike Massy interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

12-03
01:12:58

Niserine Zawahra Interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Niserine Zawahra Interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

11-19
01:01:57

Ghida Majzoub interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Guida Majzoub interview on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

11-12
01:08:24

Christina Sawaya on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Christina Sawaya on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

09-17
54:55

Chady Richa on From LA to Beirut With Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Chady Richa on From LA to Beirut With Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali 

09-10
01:02:44

Elie Ahwash on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali - إيلي أحواش في من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت

Elie Ahwash on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali - إيلي أحواش في من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت

08-27
50:25

Cynthya Karam From LA to Beirut Interview with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

There are only a few moments where my words fail me, but the reality is that I don't even know where to begin describing this amazing human being. Cynthya Karam is just wow! Join us in this week's episode of From LA to Beirut where we have the most genuine, honest, and authentic conversation with Cynthya Karam. She is honest, selfless, loving, and above all brilliant. Get to know her a little more with us!1

03-20
55:25

Bruno Tabbal - From LA to Beirut

In this episode we get to know the heart and soul of Bruno Tabbal, and let me tell you he is just a sweetheart. Join us as we are enriched by his wisdom in so many ways. This man is a brilliant orator, wise, learned, and most of all experienced in life and its versatility. Bruno Tabbal is one of these men whom you'd always look back fondly at every encounter with.

03-13
59:17

Kamil Matta Interview on From LA to Beirut with Jihad Saikali & Rita Saikali

In this interview with Kamil Matta, we get to know Kamil in a deep and meaaningful way. We talked in depth with Kamil Matta on the issues facing actors, and on his personal interst and perseverance. We also learned that Kamil is a man of great faith and has tremdous love for others.   Kamil Matta! What an incredible man, and interveiw we really get to know Kamil's heart!   Below you will find the breakdown of the interview محتوى الحلقة  0:00​​ كيف بتشوف حلك ؟  29:00​​ ١٠ اسئلة خلوكميل متا يفكر   41:29​ نقاش حول كتاب عن مواجهة تحديات الحياة مع كميل متا   As viewers we are often ignorant of challenags that actors might face before reaching their goals, Kamil Matta takes us through this process by sharing with us his on-going journey. We journey with him not only throught his struggles, but through his resellience and his detemination to continue despite the problems facing Lebanon today.     **** The below translation has been provided by Google Translated and has not been edited in Arabic; therefore, you will find grammatical errors that are due to the literal translation,***   بصفتنا مشاهدين ، غالبًا ما نجهل التحديات التي قد يواجهها الممثلون قبل الوصول إلى أهدافهم ، يأخذنا كامل متى خلال هذه العملية من خلال مشاركتنا رحلته المستمرة. نسافر معه ليس فقط من خلال نضالاته ، ولكن من خلال صموده ورغبته في الاستمرار رغم المشاكل التي يواجهها لبنان اليوم.   **** تم توفير الترجمة أدناه بواسطة Google Translated ولم يتم تحريرها باللغة العربية ؛ لذلك ستجد أخطاء نحوية ناتجة عن الترجمة الحرفية ، ***

02-13
57:20

Mazen Moadam on From LA to Beirut

In this interview with Mazen Moadam, we get to explore several industries with the wonderful Mazen. We walked about everything from the economy, to acting, to business. Mazen is truly a phenomenal man!   Below you will find the breakdown of the interview   Apart form being an incredibly talented actor, Mazen Moadam is a great man with a wealth of knowledge. When asked about the way he perceived himself, Mazen quickly and without missing a beat, highlighted his esteem for honesty. This honesty is something that he learned from his father and is working diligently to pass it on to his children.   Mazen is a brilliant leader that takes initiative. When discussing the status of the Lebanese drama, he pointed to some of the problems and proposed a solution. He and a group of his colleagues, decided that they will not sit idle in the face of injustice facing the Lebanese actors. Mazen and his colleagues rather  decided to take initiatives and open negotiations  so that through them, a door will be opened for others as well.   In this episode, Mazen Moadam shared with us a side of him that many of his fans do not know. We got to know Mazen the intellectual, the businessman, the entrepreneur, the family man, and the brilliant leader that would rather not have his rights if that meant that they others would be deprived of them.   * Note, please excuse the lack of the name of the book report in the show. I am not sure what happened there. Thanks for understanding.***   

02-06
55:19

Nazih Youssef- From LA To Beirut

محتوى الحلقة  0:00 كيف بتشوف حلك ؟  32:20 ١٠ اسئلة خلو نزيه يفكر   48:53 نقاش حول كتاب على المسرح مع نزيه   In this episode, we get to explore the world of the great actor Nazih Youssef. We discover who he is and what he loves to do.   When asked "who does he few himself vs how other view him," he answered that he very humbly treats everyone the same way.  He has the same respect for the most powerful person that he sees as well as those whom society has condemned.   When asked about the reasons as to why he waited so long to get married he very beautifully replied, "Precious things require time to be acquired" He also told us about his amazing daughter, Adora!  Furthermore, we talked about the vast world of theatre, particular Children's theatre where he finds himself truly free. Nazih's love for children's theatre is what kept him in this world for the past 15 years. Recently his focus has been educating kids on climate change and the importance of taking good care of the environment; additionally, he always makes it a point to include a the objectives of every play in the promo so that when parents or schools approach the play, they are fully aware of the content and the lessons to be learned.  In this episode we also discuss the book Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre : A Guide for Music Directors in School, College, and Community Theatre by Herbert Marshal!    The below Arabic Translation is from Google Translate; it has not been edited or corrected.  الترجمة العربية أدناه من ترجمة جوجل ؛ لم يتم تحريره أو تصحيحه.  في هذه الحلقة نستكشف عالم الفنان الكبير نزيه يوسف. نكتشف من هو وماذا يحب أن يفعل.  عندما سئل "من يفعل القليل من نفسه مقابل كيف ينظر إليه الآخرون" ، أجاب بأنه يعامل الجميع بتواضع شديد بنفس الطريقة. لديه نفس الاحترام لأقوى شخص يراه وكذلك أولئك الذين أدانهم المجتمع.  عندما سئل عن أسباب انتظاره طويلاً للزواج ، أجاب بشكل جميل للغاية ، "الأشياء الثمينة تتطلب وقتًا لاكتسابها" كما أخبرنا عن ابنته الرائعة ، أدورا!  علاوة على ذلك ، تحدثنا عن عالم المسرح الواسع ، وخاصة مسرح الأطفال حيث يجد نفسه حراً حقاً. حب نزيه لمسرح الأطفال هو ما أبقاه في هذا العالم طيلة الخمسة عشر عامًا الماضية. في الآونة الأخيرة ، كان تركيزه على تثقيف الأطفال حول تغير المناخ وأهمية العناية الجيدة بالبيئة ؛ بالإضافة إلى ذلك ، فإنه دائمًا ما يجعل من الضروري تضمين أهداف كل مسرحية في العرض الترويجي بحيث يكون الآباء أو المدارس على دراية كاملة بالمحتوى والدروس التي يجب تعلمها عندما يقتربوا من المسرحية.  في هذه الحلقة نناقش أيضًا كتاب استراتيجيات النجاح في المسرح الموسيقي: دليل لمديري الموسيقى في المدرسة والكلية والمسرح المجتمعي للكاتب هربرت مارشال!

01-30
01:11:54

Nizar Francis, Fadia Saliba, & Salim Yammine - Interview From LA to Bierut

Nizar Francis, Fadia Saliba, & Salim Yammine - Interview From LA to Bierut

01-23
01:16:22

From LA to Beirut - Wissam Saliba

In this episode we interview the talented Wissam Saliba. Wissam is known for his roles in Ahmad w Christina, Mitl El Amar, Because I love you, and many others. Join us as we get to know his amazing  profoundly deep personality with questions, personal stories and laughter. Together with Wissam we will also discuss systematic racism through the book Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. 

11-28
01:03:40

From LA to Beirut - Wissam Sabbagh - مقابلة من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت مع وسام صباغ

Wissam Sabbagh, what an incredible man! In this episode we interview the highly talented Lebanese actor Wissam Sabbaagh; who shares thoughts, aspirations, and out look on life with us. In this episode we also review Common Sense by Thomas Pain.  Common Sense description from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense On January 9, 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in  favor of American independence.  Although little used today, pamphlets  were an important medium for the spread of ideas in the 16th through  19th centuries. Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense”  advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is  considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history.   Credited with uniting average citizens and political leaders behind the  idea of independence, “Common Sense” played a remarkable role in  transforming a colonial squabble into the American Revolution.

11-14
50:02

From LA to Beirut - Bassem Salloum

What can we say about Bassem! Bassem Salloum is a talented journalist that has made his way to one of the biggest Arabic speaking radio stations in the world! His passion for radio is inspiring, and you just wouldn't be able to get enough of his voice! Take a listen to this wonderful episode where we get to know the man behind microphone, the soul that drives all the passion! 

10-24
01:09:01

From LA to Beirut - Dani Azar

What a fun and exciting interview with the amazing, brilliant, talent Sound Engineer Dani Azar! With more than a 30-year experience on air with Radio Strike, Dani is just a wealth of knowledge. His love for radio is inspiring, and his talent enough to make the young and the experienced fall in love with him. Make sure to check out this episode with Jihad Saikali & Rita Saikali.  To watch the interview check out the following link:   يا لها من مقابلة ممتعة ومثيرة مع مهندس الصوت الرائع  والموهوب داني عازار!  مع أكثر من 30 عامًا من الخبرة على الهواء مع راديو سترك     ، فإن داني مليئ بالمعرفة.  حبه للراديو ملهم ، وموهبته تكفي لجعل الصغار والكبار يحبونه. شاهدوا هذه الحلقة مع جهاد  سيقلي وريتا سيقلي. لمشاهدة المقابلة تحقق من الرابط التالي

10-17
01:04:20

From LA to Beirut - Carlos Azar - من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت مع الممثل كارلوس عازا

 This week on From LA to Beirut with have the astounding actor Carlos Azar This interview is fun, interactive, and just outright amazing! You know Carlos the artist, on Saturday you get a glimpse of the genuine, humble, kindhearted gentleman that he is off screen with Jihad Saikali & Rita Saikali.  هذا الأسبوع في من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت مع الممثل المذهل كارلوس عازار هذه المقابلة ممتعة ورائعة! في هذه الحلقة نتعرف على كارلوس الرجل الرائع والمتواضع مع جهاد سيقلي وريتا سيقلي.

10-03
53:11

From LA to Beirut - Manale Saade

Manale Saade is a well known voice in her home land Lebanon where she hosts and produces many shows on the Lebanese hit Radio - Her shows take the listeners on a journey filled with fun, excitement, and love, and this  week we had the privilege of interviewing her on From LA to Beirut with me Rita Saikali, and with the my amazing cohost Jihad Saikali.    منالي سعادة هي صوت مشهور في وطنها لبنان حيث تقدم وتنتج العديد من البرامج على الإذاعة اللبنانية  -يأخذ برامجها المستمعين في رحلة مليئة بالمرح والإثارة والحب ، وكان لدينا هذا الأسبوع حظ ان نجري مقابلة معها من لوس أنجلوس إلى بيروت معي مع ريتا سيقلي ، ومع زميلي الرائعة جهاد سيقلي.

09-26
49:52

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