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Yalla is the journey of two young entrepreneurs as they follow their dreams of starting their own podcast company.
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"Mal Amal" [Arabic for What to Do?] documents the daily struggles of migrant and local workers. Available in English and Arabic (on a separate podcast feed). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Millennial Mirrors discusses the conflicts between the cultural norms of the region and the personal needs and aspirations of the younger generation. It acknowledges the link between contentment and success, and aims to delve into how to navigate that journey within the cultural norms and value systems that we live in. The aim is not to say any specific path is right or wrong; but to ensure whatever path is followed, is done so with awareness and for the right reasons.
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We are back with Maryam Ghouth, who tells stories about different facets of the human experience in the form of immersive audio recordings and poetry films. We explore the topic of "How Does What You Create Reflect You?" and how we as creators can be more self aware while creating in order to create something that fulfills us. Maryam Ghouth: Instag…
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Our guest this week for the finale episode of Millennial Mirrors Season 3 is storyteller and shadow integrator Maryam Ghouth, who tells stories about different facets of the human experience in the form of immersive audio recordings and poetry films. Maryam Ghouth: Instagram: @maryamghouth Website: https://www.maryamghouth.com/ Finyal Media: Instag…
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We are back with Fadi Hachicho, who's life is filled with climbing mountains and other forms of adventure. We talk today about Determination and how it got him through the personal, financial and business hardships it took to get him to where he is today. Fadi Hachicho: Instagram: @lifeofadventurati Website: https://www.adventurati-outdoor.com/en F…
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Our guest today is Fadi Hachicho, who's life is filled with climbing mountains and other forms of adventure. We talk to him about what led him there, and he tries to drag me along for the ride. He is also here to talk to us this week about the topic of "Determination", which he has in spades. Fadi Hachicho: Instagram: @lifeofadventurati Website: ht…
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We are back with Chef Khaled, talking about growing a person. How he does that personally, as well as how to help those in your life to continue to grow. Chef Khaled: Instagram: @chef.khaleds @faecafe_ Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalmedia Twitter: @Finyalmedia Website: www.finyalmedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Our guest today is Chef Khaled who's culinary journey started with a grilled cheese sandwich and took him all the way to Michelin Star restaurants. He is here to talk to us about the importance on continually "Growing As A Person". Chef Khaled: Instagram: @chef.khaleds @faecafe_ Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalmedia Twitter: @Finyalmedia Website: w…
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We are back with Hala Kazim the founder of Journey Through Change. This week's topic is "Having Control In Your Life" and I discuss with Hala the different ways in which people lose control and the different ways in which they can gain it back. You can find Hala at: Instagram: @halakazim Website: www.halakazim.com Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalme…
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Our guest today is Hala Kazim the founder of Journey Through Change. We discuss what brought her to the realization that she wants to help people, as well as what she thinks the first step to helping yourself is. This week's topic is "Having Control In Your Life" and Hala is definitely someone who has that. You can find Hala at: Instagram: @halakaz…
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We are back with Noor Tehini the co-founder of Goodness. This week's topic is Self Acceptance and I honestly loved this conversation with Noor, she had a lot of great insights that came from her own experiences but are applicable to so many people. You can find Noor at: Instagram: @noortehini @goodness Website: www.goodness.me Finyal Media: Instagr…
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Our guest today is Noor Tehini the co-founder of Goodness, the Middle East's first platform tackling women's health in a real, honest and holistic way. We discuss her journey from book publishing to women's health in both the professional and personal sense. This week's topic is Self Acceptance and Noor had so many amazing things to share on the to…
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We are back to discuss the topic Using Your Platform For Purpose with Waleed Shah, this was such a cool episode to record as I came in with some perspectives and opinions that changed throughout the discussion with Waleed. You can find Waleed at: Instagram: @waleedshah Website: www.waleedshah.ae Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalmedia Twitter: @Finya…
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Our guest today is Waleed Shah who is a commercial photographer but also documents personal stories which challenge societal norms. We discuss how he went from having a band to being a photographer. He will be weighing in on this week's topic which "Using Your Platform For Purpose". You can find Waleed at: Instagram: @waleedshah Website: www.waleed…
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We are back with Sarah Al Agroobi to talk about how people define us, how to set boundaries and how to be aware of the way in which people influence our lives. You can find Sarah at: Instagram: @thelettersproject @sarahalagroobi Website: www.thelettersproject.co Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalmedia Twitter: @Finyalmedia Website: www.finyalmedia.co…
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Our guest today is Sarah Al Agroobi an Emirati artist, founder of The Letters Projects, a space for people to anonymously voice hard truths in the region and she is also the co-curator of Banat Collective. We get to know more about Sarah in this episode before we jump into today's topic of "How People Define You". You can find Sarah at: Instagram: …
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We are back with Saleh Al Braik founder of the podcast Let's All Scream, Gravity Calisthenics Gym and the restaurant Wakame. We weigh in on the topic of "What Do You Stand For?", talking about the stands we have taken in our careers as well as what it means to stand for something. You can find Saleh at: Instagram: @salehalbraik Website: www.salehal…
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Our guest today is Saleh Al Braik founder of the podcast Let's All Scream, Gravity Calisthenics Gym and the restaurant Wakame. We get to hear about his journey and what took him from an accounting degree to doing all the different things he has acheived in his life. He is also here to weigh in on the topic of "What Do You Stand For?" You can find S…
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We are back with Omaira Farooq Al Olama, discussing the topic of "What Makes Up A Life". We talk about how the "one size fits all" solutions sold to us could actually be not so great, and how we personally pick and choose what makes up our lives. You can find Omaira at: Instagram: @omairaofficial Website: www.alfadministration.com Finyal Media: Ins…
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Our guest today is Omaira Farooq Al Olama, the founder of Alf Administration – a company dedicated to the development and advancement of Emiratis and young expats in the workforce. She has some really funny stories about how she got to where she is today, and will be weighing in on the topic of "What Makes Up A Life". You can find Omaira at: Instag…
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We are back with Dina Ghandour, if you would like to hear more about her story circle back to Part 1 of this episode. This part we talk about "feeling lost", how that shows up in our lives and what we do when we experience it. You can find Dina at: Instagram: @wellnesswithdina Website: www.dinaghandour.com Finyal Media: Instagram: @Finyalmedia Twit…
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Welcome back to Season 3 Guys! On this season we are doing the episodes in TWO parts. On the first episode of season 3 we have Dina Ghandour is a certified Doula, yoga, meditation and energy healer based in Dubai – she also curates wellness experiences but before all that, she founded YApparel, a yoga, fitness and lifestyle boutique. In our first e…
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In this episdoe, we will learn more about Dar Karama which fosters the victims of human trafficking in Jordan. Produced and hosted by Anas Damra, edited by Tala Alessa, sound editing by Tayseer Kabbani, publishing and outreach by Maram Alnabali and Jana Qazzaz, design by Mohammad Zatari. This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. Al…
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In this episode, we listen to Ryson, who arrived in Jordan when she was only 18 and had her passport confiscated and did not receive any paycheks for several years. Produced and hosted by Anas Damra, edited by Yacoub Abughosh, sound editing by Tayseer Kabbani, publishing and outreach by Maram Alnabali and Jana Qazzaz, design by Mohammad Zatari. Thi…
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In this episode, we consider the government's policies which aimed to “Jordanize” of some sectors of the labor market, policies that halted migrant recruitment to make room for Jordanians and address unemployment. We look at some of these policies to see if they have made any progress. We also interview government officials and experts on labor iss…
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In this episode: we interview Jordanians seeking employment, employers explain why they sometimes prefer migrant workers, and experts answer the question: what kind of work are Jordanians looking for? Produced and presented by Lina Shannak, audio engineered by Taseer Kabbani, and edited by Sabreen Taha. This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böl…
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In this episode: we talk to young people born to Jordanian mothers and non-Jordanian fathers about how their status has changed over the years, as well as speak to advocates for the rights of young people like those we interview. Produced and presented by Lina Shannak, audio engineered by Taseer Kabbani, and edited by Sabreen Taha. This episode is …
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In this episode we hear from female foreign workers about their experiences of love, marriage and childbirth in Jordan. One of them tells us of being forced to leave her child in her home country and another talks to us of her struggle to pay rent and live with her children in Amman. This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. All op…
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In this episode several foreign workers tell us of their experience of theft and their decision to stay silent instead of reporting the issue. They state that as foreigners in Jordan, reporting crimes is pointless. This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. All opinions are the author's own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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In this podcast we listen to the stories of Ibrahim who migrated to Jordan from Pakistan as a child with his family and settled in the country. Since then, he got married and had a family. His children consider Jordan their country but it isn't as simple as that unfortunately as everyone still treats them like foreigners. This episode is supported …
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In this episode, we explore the situation of Egyptan workers who although are in possession of work permits for the agricultural sector, ignore this and work in other sectors as well. They violate the law but who is responsible for this transgression? This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. All opinions are the author's own. Host…
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In this episode, we're listening to the stories of Sudanese refugees who didn't intend to remain in Jordan but found themselves stuck here. It's difficult for them to work legally but a need to survive and support their families obliges them to find a way to do so, no matter the consequences. This episode is supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundatio…
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