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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.

"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?

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.

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.

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.

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...

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=en https://www.instagram.com/ozikoy/?hl=en Podcast 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...

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/

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/0KY2FR78ZGN596AU6BEGANYHYQ 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/yallaletstalk/?hl=en TikTok: 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

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/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... SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/yallaletstalk

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: @dontcallmedom TIKTOK: @dontcallmedom https://www.instagram.com/dontcalldom/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@dontcalldom?lang=en YO 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

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 Breakdown 00:00 Intro 01:58 Getting suspended from University for being a Pro-Palestinian? 05:12 The social media posts in question 09:10 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

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) Outro eduTechnoz: 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.ca Free workshops request: https://forms.office.com/r/trnbmSGC9E Company: edutechnoz.com eduTechnoz’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/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. #arab #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #edutechnoz #technology #arab

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 Zebian Instagram: @najwazebian. . TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian?l... Website: https://najwazebian.com/ YALLA! LET'S TALK. YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/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: @yallaletstalk . TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. . SNAPCHAT: @Yalla ! Let's Talk. #authentic #najwazebian #dating #healing #viral #podcast #interview

Authenticity and curiosity are some of the most underrated characteristics of leadership. Join the conversation as we discuss entrepreneurship, mindsets, and leadership with Rami Helali, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kotn, a B-Corp on a mission to bring lasting, sustainable products to our community. WHAT WE DISCUSS 00:00 Intro 02:01 what inspired Kotn? 07:21 how to evaluate your business ideas? 12:45 what does connecting the dots even mean? 17:38 how to develop a winning mindset? 21:50 how to lead with purpose? 25:41 Advice on finding your purpose and staying grounded 35:08 Best habit all leaders should develop 38:42 Building successful teams to scale Follow KOTN.: KOTN. WEBSITE: https://kotn.com/ KOTN. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kotn/?hl=en KOTN. TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotn ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.