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KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 11.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.
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Konuşamadığın 11. Bölümünden hepinize merhaba ( şak şak şakk )
3.kez çekimini yaptığımız ve kanal değiştirdiğimiz bir bölüm oldu, hayalindeki evlilik teklifi nedir ? Sosyal medya kapatılsaydı ünlüler ne hangi işleri yapardı ? Yarın sabah uyanıyorsun ve 1 milyon takipçiye ulaşıyorsun karakterin değişir miydi ? ve daha fazlası yeni bölümde
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2023-04-1337 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 10.BölümOnur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.
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Konuşamadığın 10. Bölümünden hepinize merhaba ( şak şak şakk )
Sevgilinin daha önce yaptırdığı dövmenin aynısını yaptırıyorsun ve daha sonra eski erkek arkadaşı ile karşılaştığında onda da aynı dövme olduğunu görüyorsun tepkin ne olur ? Bitmek bilmeyen şubat ayı ve daha fazlası. Sizde cevaplarınızı bize yazabilirsiniz
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2023-03-0834 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 9.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.İnstagram : konusamadikpodcastKonuşamadığın 9. Bölümünden hepinize merhaba ( şak şak şakk ) Bu bölüm Nikah masasında dillere destan aşk yaşamış olduğun eski sevgilin nikaha gelmesi durumunda vereceğin karar ne olurdu ? Zaman tüneline bir bilet hakkın var ve hayatında bir değişiklik yapsaydın ne olurdu ? Hayrına lokman dağıtmak için sebepleriniz nelerdir. Sizde cevaplarınızı bize yazabilirsiniz
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2023-01-3127 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 8.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.İnstagram : konusamadikpodcastKonuşamadığın 8. Bölümünden hepinize merhaba ( şak şak şakk ) Bu bölüm sosyal medya platformundan bir site ile verilen sorular üzerinden date planlaması yapılması.Çocuğunun 6 yıl sonra senin biyolojik babası olmadığını öğrendiğinde verdiğin tepki ve Çocukluk aşkının senden hamile olduğunu söyleyip uzak doğuda bulduğu iş için seninde onunla gelmesini istemesi durumunda vereceğin tepki
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2023-01-2431 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 7.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.İnstagram : konusamadikpodcastHanımın 10 yıl boyunca adına yazdığı şarkıyı dinliyorsunuz tatildeyken şarkının sahibi hanımın gözlerinden içeriye bakarken şarkıyı söylemeye devam eden sen de o şarkıyı eski sevgilisinin yazdığını öğreniyorsun soğuk kanlı olur musun ? Evlediğin kişi senden 9-10 yaş büyük olduğunu öğreniyorsun bölüyor musun yoksa evliliğe devam mı edersin ? Hanımın çocukluk arkadaşı ile tatile gidiyor ve senden daha çok eğleniyor ne yaparsın ? Biz sizin adınıza bunların hepsini cevapladık.
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2023-01-0630 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 6.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunar.İnstagram : konusamadikpodcastDidem ile yılbaşı özel programına hoş geldiniz, Hanımla tatile gidiyorsun hanım boğuluyor 2 kaslı adam hanımı kurtarıyor ve hanıma suni teneffüs yapıyor soğukkanlı olur musun ? First date için önerilenler, nereye götürürsün hesabı kim öder ?
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2022-12-2927 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 5.Bölüm
Onur Öztoprak ve Ömer Yiğit 2.5 metrelik masada sunarİnstagram : konusamadikpodcastNasıl bir 2022 geçirdik, 2023'ten beklentilerimiz, İlk buluşmada hesabı kim ödemeli, arkadaş sizce de çıkma teklifi geri gelmemeli mi ? Onurun cenazesi, sevgilinin böbrek nakline ihtiyacı var verir miydin ? şakalar komiklikler
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2022-12-1931 min
KonuşamadıkKonuşamadık 4.Bölüm
Şakalar ve komiklikler
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2022-12-1226 min
Karavan PodcastAtif Arif of My GharHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2021-04-1017 min
The Amad ShowMatthieu Paley - Dont believe everything in the newsIn this episode I get to sit down with renowned photographer and storyteller, Matthieu Paley.
One of the remarkable qualities of Matthieu is his passion to experiment with human experience and to tackle all the psychological challenges of adapting oneself to a new environment to be able to tell an accurate story.
We talk about a wide range of topics in this podcast, from self directed learning to the preconceived ideas that we, as humans, have been fed, and having the ability to unlearn and let go of them.
It was an absolute...
2021-02-2451 min
Karavan PodcastUsama of Shopsy.pkHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-11-2800 min
Karavan PodcastRaza Matin of BrandverseHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-11-1200 min
The Amad ShowHassan Hajjaj - The vibe is everythingIn this episode, I sit down with Hassan Hajjaj, a Moroccan artist, photographer, designer, and filmmaker, living between London and Marrakech. Hassan talks us through the evolution of his career, going from photographer to artist. He also talks about the importance of creating a vibe.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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Hassan here: https://www.instagram.com/hassanhajjaj_larache/
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2020-11-0200 min
Karavan PodcastPhilip Bahoshy of MagnittHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-11-0100 min
Karavan PodcastShahid Mustafa on Fintech in PakistanHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-10-2300 min
Karavan PodcastIsfandiyar Shaheen of Net EquityHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-10-1400 min
The Amad ShowArshia Haq (Discostan) - The effects of language“Sometimes you have to see if your work is changing how you think and feel about things” - Arshia Haq
In this episode, I sit down with Arshia Haq, also known as Discostan, an Indian American Artist, DJ, producer and writer living in LA. Arshia talks us through the narratives presented in her work across mediums which are heavily influenced by her experiences as an immigrant and a Muslim. She also talks to us about the dangers of creating social echo chambers.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
2020-10-1100 min
Karavan PodcastOmer Khan of PostExHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-10-0600 min
Karavan PodcastMubariz Siddiqui on the legal side of starting startups and investing in PakistanHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-09-2227 min
The Amad ShowSolemann Haddad - People appreciate passion and people appreciate hard work“I never look at a failure as a failure I look at it as a learning curve, a feedback loop. “ - Solemann Haddad
In this episode, I sit down with Solemann Haddad, a French-Syrian chef living in Dubai. Solemann talks about the importance of taking chances. He talks about how sometimes the best thing in life is simply figuring what you don’t want to do.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2020-09-1553 min
Karavan PodcastUsman Sheikh of High Output VenturesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-09-1533 min
Karavan PodcastUsama Abid of InventhubHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-09-0929 min
Karavan PodcastNadeem Hussain of Planet N GroupHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-08-2737 min
The Amad ShowAleena Naqvi Hussain - The difference between theory and practice“Theoretically you can study all you want but unless youre in the thick of it you won’t really know how something works.” - Aleena Naqvi Hussain
This week I sit down with Aleena Naqvi Hussain, a Pakistani artist and photographer living in Lahore. In this episode, Aleena walks us through the evolution of her career after moving back to Pakistan. She describes the how some people in your life can have the greatest impact on the path you create.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With g...
2020-08-091h 06
The Amad ShowJordan Nassar - Initiating deeper and meaningful dialogues“If the goal for making this kind of artwork was because I want to connect with Palestine, its more than I can dream of to literally connect with Palestine and work with the women doing Tatreez and go there and physically connect with them and be part of their community.” - Jordan Nassar
This week I sit down with Jordan Nassar, a Palestinian American artist living in New York. In this episode, Jordan talks about the importance of developing platforms and bodies of work that initiate deeper and more meaningful dialogues. He describes the evolution of his rela...
2020-07-272h 12
Karavan PodcastJehan Ara of Nest IOHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-07-1830 min
Karavan PodcastJehanzeb Chaudhri of MandiExpressHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-07-1344 min
Karavan PodcastMahboob Mahmood of Knowledge PlatformHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-07-0338 min
The Amad ShowRama Duwaji - Finding stability“What do I look like to other people? “ - Rama Duwaji
This week I sit down with Rama Duwaji, a Syrian American illustrator living in Dubai. In this episode, Rama talks about the importance of thinking about your career in a sustainable manner. She talks through the evolution of herself and her work across her experiences doing art residencies, commissions and her own personal work.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2020-07-0148 min
Karavan PodcastFaizan Aslam of Bookme.pkHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-3039 min
Karavan PodcastKomail Naqvi of Find my AdventureHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-2643 min
Karavan PodcastMaheen Adamjee of Dot and LineHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-2133 min
Karavan PodcastDr. Sara Saeed Khurram of Sehat KahaniHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-1544 min
Karavan PodcastDanielle Sharaf of SwitchHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-1431 min
The Amad ShowNima Nabavi - Pursuing something with genuine enthusiasm“My everyday is; I wake up and I’m eager to get to work, I work until there’s no light left and it’s uncomfortable to work and as long as I’ve done that, things have opened up.” - Nima Nabavi
This week I sit down with Nima Nabavi, an Iranian artist living in Dubai. In this episode, Nima talks about discovering his passion for geometric expression, and his works that were initially inspired by his grandfather. He walks us through his prior careers in both fashion and events, and the powerful role that his friendships...
2020-06-141h 17
Karavan PodcastRomana Abdullah of HopscotchHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-1026 min
Karavan PodcastAmneh Shaikh-Farooqui of Polly and other storiesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-1039 min
Karavan PodcastFarzal Dojki of NextGenIHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-0926 min
Karavan PodcastZainab Tariq of Uber PakistanHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-06-0627 min
The Amad ShowMalika Verma - The power of communication“If we don’t define how we want to be spoken about, we leave it for others to speak for us and generally those voices are not from India, come with their own biases, and are usually in English. “ - Malika Verma
This week I sit down with Malika Verma, an Indian-Canadian founder of Border&Fall and Strategic Director of Raw Mango , living in India. In this episode, Malika talks us through her journey of discovering the power of communication. She emphasizes how influential words can be when they serve as a geo-localizer and cultural identifier. Malika...
2020-05-3148 min
Karavan PodcastMuneeb Maayr of BykeaHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-2137 min
Karavan PodcastShane Shin of Shorooq PartnersHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-2119 min
Karavan PodcastFatima Mazhar of KeeptruckinHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-2125 min
Karavan PodcastKhurram Zafar of 47 VenturesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-2127 min
The Amad ShowBünyamin Aydin - The problem with our generation is that we want everything now“We should be deeper than just knowing each other, we should strive to understand each other. ” - Bunyamin Aydin
This week I sit down with Bunyamin Aydin, a Turkish designer and founder of fashion brand Les Benjamins, living in Istanbul. In this episode, Bunyamin talks about the dangers of social media, the power of community and the importance of reconnecting the East. He also walks us through the early days of his brand and shares his stories of fulfilling a dream set out by his father.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on a...
2020-05-1853 min
Karavan PodcastAhmad Saeed of GrocerappHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-1524 min
Karavan PodcastSair Ali of Eat MubarakHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-1532 min
Karavan PodcastAli Gul of MangobaazHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-05-1533 min
The Amad ShowZara Shahjahan - Take pride in your heritage“Im going to try as much as I can to give the pride back into who we are” - Zara Shahjahan
This week I sit down with Zara Shahjahan, a Pakistani artist and clothing designer living in Lahore. In this episode, Zara gives us insights into minimalism and Mughal era paintings. She talks about the simplicity and elegance of aging, and how nostalgia has played a pivotal role in the narrative of her brand.
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Amad
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2020-05-0339 min
Karavan PodcastArooj Ismail of GharparHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2923 min
Karavan PodcastMustafa Khan of Mauqa.OnlineHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2928 min
Karavan PodcastMeher Farrukh of AirliftHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2431 min
Karavan PodcastYasser Bashir of ArbisoftHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2439 min
Karavan PodcastAli Mukhtar of Fatima Gobi VenturesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2323 min
Karavan PodcastRabeel Warraich of SarmayacarHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2339 min
Karavan PodcastSophiya of thesassystore.shopHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2315 min
Karavan PodcastOmar Shah of COLABSHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-2324 min
Karavan PodcastZubair Naeem Paracha of MenabytesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capi...
2020-04-1934 min
The Amad ShowJason Seife - Finding something that's both aesthetically and conceptually fulfilling“In the parts of my life that I’ve been unhappy, I’ve been trying to find fulfillment outside myself.” - Jason Seife This week I sit down with Jason Seife, a Syrian-Cuban artist and designer living in Miami. In this episode, Jason talks about the importance of pushing through and to keep on going, for life goes on even in the most uncertain of times. He also shares how his life came to a full circle through his travels and career choices, bringing him back to his calling; being a bridge between the traditional and the contemporary. As always...
2020-04-191h 23
Karavan PodcastMeenah Tariq of KaravanHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by prov...
2020-04-1421 min
Karavan PodcastKalsoom Lakhani of i2i VenturesHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by prov...
2020-04-1315 min
Karavan PodcastAli Moeen of RoamerHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by prov...
2020-04-1314 min
Karavan PodcastWelcome to Karavan PodcastHello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by prov...
2020-04-1301 min
The Amad ShowZinnia kumar - Rejection is a temporary state“Get addicted to getting rejected.” - Zinnia Kumar
This week I sit down with Zinnia Kumar, an Indian Australian model and PhD student at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. In this episode, Zinnia talks about a wide range of topics including social phobia and overcoming it, the fashion and beauty industry for South Asians, colorism, facing rejection, and the power of media and advertising when it comes to representation.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2020-03-241h 17
The Amad ShowSavia Shah - Equality and justice applies to everyone“You need a lot of love in your heart but you also need to be disturbed by all the injustices that happen in this world, that is what makes you take a stand and raise your voice.” - Savia Shah
This week I sit down with Savia Shah, a Pakistani Canadian entrepreneur living in UK. In this episode, Savia talks about the importance of bridging divides. She also walks us through her life as a third culture kid, from a young age in Canada to now in the UK, and how the experiences that have come to form...
2020-02-291h 12
The Amad ShowAli Cha’aban - Create space for people to have a dialogue“ My primary aim is not to please the audience but to engage viewers in a productive discussion that transcends sectoral boundaries.“ - Ali Cha’aban
This week I sit down with Ali Cha’aban, a Lebanese artist living in Saudi Arabia. In this episode, Ali talks about the observations he came across as a child born into war. He also walks us through the evolution of the narratives surrounding his work, and how they have come to be presented around the world across different mediums.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2020-02-1442 min
The Amad ShowMisha Japanwala - Do some research and do what you have to do“It’s really necessary to push the conversation forward.” - Misha Japanwala
This week I sit down with Misha Japanwala, a Pakistani artist and designer living in New York. In this episode, Misha brings to light the importance of women having complete right over their own bodies in the global south, as well as in the rest of the world. She also talks about her work and how she finally found her voice and place as an artist.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2020-01-2845 min
The Amad ShowAli Mehrdad - Show them that you’re comfortable, that you don’t need them.“It’s never gonna be perfect, you might as well just go with it. “ - Ali Mehrdad
This week I sit down with Ali Mehrdad, an Iranian entrepreneur living between Dubai and LA. In this episode, Ali talks about how he learned to build his confidence from a young age, which led to starting his eyewear brand, Roberi and Fraud. The brand quickly became a must-have accessory by the likes of Gigi Hadid, the Kardashians and Angelina Jolie. He also tells us how important it is to focus on the work and enjoy the hustle rather than on bus...
2020-01-2254 min
The Amad ShowButheina Kazim - Have a consistent reminder of the bigger picture“I became obsessed with the idea of rethinking everything that we do.” - Butheina Kazim
This week I sit down with Butheina Kazim, an Emirati entrepreneur, film producer and founder of the first and only art house cinema in the Gulf. In this episode, Butheina talks about the evolution of cinema and storytelling in the region. She also takes us through the journey of building Cinema Akil - the community and the space.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
2020-01-1449 min
The Amad ShowMous Lamrabat - Make your life as simple as possible“You’re doing everything for yourself.” - Mous Lamrabat
This week I sit down with Mous Lamrabat, a Moroccan artist living in Belgium. In this episode, Mous talks about the importance of getting bored and how we have lost the art of being with ourselves. He also shares the intimate lessons he has learnt about family, giving back and being patient.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2019-12-231h 03
The Amad ShowMeryem Slimani - It’s a matter of principles“Be you, it’s the only thing that you have in the end.” - Meryem Slimani
This week I sit down with Meryem Slimani, a Moroccan photographer and art director living in the Netherlands. In this episode, Meryem talks about the intergenerational trauma she faced growing up between Morocco and Holland, and the importance of familial bonds. She also shares her thoughts on Islamophobia and the inclusion of race, gender and plus sizing within the fashion industry.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2019-12-1646 min
The Amad ShowSalman Al Najem - DON'T think about a pink elephant“It's very important to find a creative release. Even if you think you’re not creative, you probably are.” - Salman Al Najem
This week I sit down with Salman Al Najem, a Bahraini visual artist living in Bahrain. In this episode, Salman talks about the importance of finding a creative practice and the role religion and spirituality have played throughout his work and personal life. He shares how the evolution of his work has come about, and talks about the narratives that he wishes to convey though it.
As always, I welcome any comments or fee...
2019-12-0255 min
The Amad ShowAlaa Balkhy - There’s no recipe, you just navigate through“You have survived the worst thing that has happened to you; you’re standing here” - Alaa Balkhy
This week I sit down with Alaa Balkhy, a Saudi artist and designer living between New York and Jeddah. In this episode, Alaa talks about the importance of mental wellbeing and the role therapy has played in her life. She shares the intricacies of growing up and navigating her sense of self between eastern and western cultures. She also recounts two love stories dear to her heart - how she fell in love in New York with a boy who is...
2019-11-2545 min
The Amad ShowMohamed Elshahed - Don’t postpone pleasure“Instead of postponing things that make you happy till after retirement or when the right time comes, try to make them part of your every day life.” - Mohamed Elshahed
This week I sit down with Mohamed Elshahed, an Egyptian curator and architectural historian living in Cairo. In this episode Mohamed walks us through how his understanding of architecture and environments has evolved across his travels, education and personal experiences. We also discuss ideas surrounding identity and labels, how they can sometimes be misconstrued and how we should go deeper in order to understand the reasons behind them...
2019-11-181h 01
The Amad ShowMoshtari Hilal - Never be ashamed of who you are"I learnt to never be fully ashamed of who I am, be reflective of my mistakes not hide any part of my identity, and not ever be ashamed of myself.“ - Moshtari Hilal
This week I sit down with Moshtari Hilal, an Afghan-German artist, researcher and curator living in Berlin. In this episode, Moshtari talks about the role art played in her life and how it was instrumental in connecting her with her roots in Afghanistan. Moshtari also shares the intricacies of her story growing up in a western country as an immigrant, facing issues of representation, ra...
2019-11-1156 min
The Amad ShowHabibi Funk - Letting your intuition guide you“I feel very privileged to be able to make a living from something that gives me joy.” - Habibi Funk
This week I sit down with Jannis Sturtz, a German music publisher and chance DJ living in Berlin. Jannis, better known as Habibi Funk, dived into the music industry right after school by starting his own record label called Jakarta Records. This lead him to discover North African music in Morocco, and from there took interest in learning more about the eclectic sounds from the Arab world. With each record Jannis aims to make a move toward cont...
2019-11-0437 min
The Amad ShowHebah Fisher - It just takes practice“We believe in telling stories that we want to hear.” - Hebah Fisher
This week I sit down with Hebah Fisher, an Egyptian-American podcaster living in Seattle. From Dubai to Seattle, Hebah has taken on the mission to tell stories. Stories that matter to the region, stories about the region, stories we can share and listen to as we sit on the sofa sipping warm cups of coffee. Because at the end of the day, we all love stories. In this episode, Hebah takes us to the beginnings of building Kerning Culture a Middle East podcast network, what she learnt alon...
2019-10-2843 min
The Amad ShowAqib Anwar - The difference between wishing and believing“Once you believe that you are meant for so much more, then you will do all of the things that set you apart from those who also wish - those who wish, but don’t believe.” - Aqib Anwar
This week I sit down with Aqib Anwar, an Indian photographer and videographer living in Dubai. From lying on his couch questioning his self-worth to running his own business, Aqib takes us through the highs and lows of his journey of accomplishing his dream. He shares the importance of believing in yourself and persevering, even when times are hard, to get up and...
2019-10-2257 min
The Amad ShowRana Khadra - You decide the life you want to live"In a world where naturally the focus is on the bad, I’m not saying be naive, I’m saying you choose where you want to look." - Rana Khadra
This week I sit down with Rana Khadra, a Lebanese-Omani traveler, photographer and story teller. In this episode, Rana talks about the importance of human connection and how it has applied across all her travels. She shares what it is that she seeks in each of her journeys and looks to remind us that there is beauty in the world, and if we search for it we will find it.
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2019-10-1447 min
The Amad ShowMaxime Cramatte - Bringing people together“Letting your mind wander is the best way to get ideas” - Maxime Cramatte
This week I sit down with Maxime Cramatte, a Swiss Dj, artist and producer living in Dubai. After studying in an art school in Switzerland, he found himself moving to Dubai and establishing a multi-disciplinary artistic platform by the name of Satwa 3000. In this episode, Maxime takes us through his journey of why he started Satwa 3000, what it meant for him discovering and fitting into a new country, and the idea of building bridges to create an inclusive environment of cultures and people from all walks of l...
2019-09-2346 min
The Amad ShowNadia Parekh - The ultimate goal“You can love something and be good at it, but it doesn’t mean you make a career out of it.” - Nadia Parekh
This week I sit down with Nadia Parekh, a Pakistani pastry chef living in Dubai. After studying in Cordon Bleu in London, she started running a home-based catering company called Melange. What started from just an Instagram page has now grown into a business making the most decadent cakes that also has its own retail line. In this episode she takes us through her entrepreneurial journey inclusive of all the uncertainty and the hiccups she faced in fin...
2019-09-1657 min
The Amad ShowChndy - No more u-turns, we have to figure it out“Inshallah one day people will fly me to places.” - Chndy
This week, I sit down with Chndy, an Omani jack of all creative things living in Dubai. He has worked with brands like LV, GUCCI, Nike and Carhartt, and on top of starting a lifestyle brand with @chebmoha called Shabab, his photographs have been featured on billboards around the world. In this episode he takes us through the lessons he learnt about life and how they have come to shape his priorities.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps...
2019-09-091h 32
The Amad ShowNour Flayhan - The biggest critic in your life is yourself“Your eyes give away everything“ - Nour Flayhan
This week, I sit down with Nour Flayhan, a Lebanese story teller living in Kuwait. Her illustrations have been shared all over the world and have become the voice of major social movements. In this episode she takes us through how important it is to be vulnerable and to deal with our emotions in order to bring out our truth.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2019-09-021h 13
The Amad ShowSaad Umerani - Proving yourself as an individual"Value is being the best at one thing, not being good at five." - Saad Umerani
This week, I sit down with Saad Umerani, a Pakistani entrepreneur living in Dubai. He has been working on shaking up the healthy snacking industry with his brand Protein Bakeshop. In this episode he takes us through his journey of starting a multitude of different ventures to carve out his individual identity.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
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Amad
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2019-08-2741 min
The Amad ShowTala Soubra - Striving forward“Create beautiful things” - Tala Soubra
This week, I sit down with Tala Soubra, a Lebanese banker, author, photographer and food critic living in Dubai. She started her culinary journey with a blog called “Fork It Over Dubai” documenting her love for restaurants which subsequently spiraled into a food photography career. In this episode she takes us through her way of developing and pursuing your passions while maintaining a sense of security in life.
As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
With gratitude,
Amad
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2019-08-2041 min
The Amad ShowAli Shehabi - The lost and found“Life isn’t just about picking strawberries” - Ali Shehabi
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2019-08-1347 min
The Amad ShowMashael AlSaie - The importance of narrative“Think of the world poetically.” - Mashael AlSaie
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2019-07-3042 min
The Amad ShowAndre Gerschel - The power of pressing forward“Are you going to get off your ass and going to do something?” - Andre Gerschel
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2019-07-2340 min
The Amad ShowSamaher Bayazeed - Working toward sustainability“If Im going to be myself and Im going live my life the way I want it, I have to be independent” - Samaher Bayazeed
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2019-07-1537 min
The Amad ShowAeli - Each one of us has our own reality“You need to have a plan A and plan B and the plan B needs to be as good as the plan A” - Aeli
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2019-07-081h 06
The Amad ShowDana Boulos - Becoming the character“Its really important to showcase where you're from, what you do and to be proud of who you are, female or male“ - Dana Boulos
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2019-07-0129 min
The Amad ShowMohammed Kazim - Living through stories“Leave a positive impact no matter what you do”
- Mohammed Kazim
This week I sit down with Mohammed Kazim, an Emirati entrepreneur and self proclaimed merchant of travel, living in Dubai.
Mohammed co-founded Tamashee; a fashion, travel and research company dedicated to preserving the identity and culture of the Arabian Gulf, all the while creating an impact on society. It’s a brand that, through its many arms, showcases gulf culture and subculture like it has never been seen before.
In this episode, we discuss Mohammed’s passion for travel - the experiences, where it stems from and how it has e...
2019-06-221h 32
The Amad ShowArwa Al Banawi - The Saudi dream“There is a beautiful culture that I want people to understand, and I do it in the only way I know how and it’s through design and fashion” - Arwa Al Banawi
This week I sit down with Arwa Al Banawi, an award winning Saudi fashion designer living in Dubai.
She founded a fashion line by her own namesake Arwa Al Banawi, a brand dedicated to the daring, feminine, “Suitable Women”. A brand that puts at the forefront the Saudi narrative, her own narrative, but as a dialogue between the east and the west.
In this episode, we discuss Arwa’s str...
2019-06-1658 min
The Amad ShowMustafa Khan - Building a better future for our children“The more I learn, the more I feel I’ve been successful” - Mustafa Khan
This week I sit down with Mustafa Khan, an entrepreneur out of Stanford GSB, living in Pakistan.
He founded Mauqa.online, an on demand platform for domestic help, with the aim to help improve the lives of the underprivileged in Pakistan through economic empowerment.
In this episode we discuss Mustafas experience growing up in Pakistan and building Mauqa with his wife and team in Pakistan.
Hope you enjoy the show.
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Amad
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2019-06-0757 min
The Amad ShowLayla Kardan - Being honest with yourself“If I didn’t follow my dream, I would always feel unfulfilled.” - Layla Kardan
This week I sit down with Layla Kardan, a musician who uses her soulful voice and continuous curiosity to empower women.
Having spent time growing up across continents, she is a true citizen of the world. Her latest album, Saved, is a take on vocalizing her personal experiences, breaking through stereotypes and pursuing her passion is an inspiration.
In this episode we touch upon her struggles in pursuing her passion, the taboo surrounding mental health and changing the perception of middle eastern women.
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2019-05-2748 min
The Amad ShoweL Seed - The struggle of identity"I believe in destiny. Sometimes I feel I'm being watched by God." - el Seed
This week I sit down with eL Seed, an artist who uses Arabic calligraphy in a distinctive style to spread messages of peace and unity. He underlines the commonalities of human existence though his artworks around the world.
Growing up in Paris to Tunisian parents created a struggle of identity within him that tends to resonate with all of us. This struggle put him on a path of self discovery through learning to read and write the Arabic language.
In this episode we get to...
2019-05-1949 min
The Amad ShowSofia Guellaty - The difference between imagination and real life“One of the best things I’ve ever learned was to love myself, you become a better friend you become a better person, you become even more generous.” - Sofia Guellaty
This week, I sit down with Sofia Guellaty, founder of Mille World, an online platform for Arab youth and culture.
Sofia grew up in Tunis, studied history, political science and communication in Paris, interned with Rodarte in New York, and became a published author at age 19.
She later fell in love with the idea of using fashion as her mode of communication with the world. Unfair, her first publication foldin...
2019-05-0448 min
The Amad ShowRami Farook - Calm, caring, confident and consistent"Can I tell you something you're not going to believe?" - Rami Farook
This week, I sit down with Emirati artist, art collector, designer, and entrepreneur Rami Farook. He grew up in Sharjah, then studied philosophy and in the US, and later Islamic studies in the UAE. He fell in love with creative arts and opened up multiple galleries, studios, and platforms for the region’s design community. In addition to being an ambassador for Middle Eastern arts and culture, he also launched his own fashion brands and uncovered budding talent in the region. In this eposide, Rami opens up ab...
2019-04-281h 00
The Amad ShowRosenda Arcioni Meer - Nourishing creativity“I think we are here to learn how to love. Love is not a romantic notion, its a verb, its a way of being in the world. If there is no love in what you do there is nothing.” - Rosenda Arcioni Meer
This week, I sit down with artist, designer, traveler and entrepreneur Rosenda Arcioni Meer. She grew up in Italy, studied philosophy in Germany, and fashion in New York. Her life-long travels from the West to East and, in particular, her cultural immersion in India, enriched her vision of the artistic endeavour. In this podcast, Rosenda opens up abou...
2019-04-2148 min
The Amad ShowChebmoha - Discovering beauty in everyday lifeFor the first episode of The Amad Show, we sit down with artist, designer, photographer and creative director Chebmoha. Discussing his life growing up in Canada to his time working in the creative industry in the region.
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2019-04-141h 16