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Community in ArabicLena ElKhatib- A conversation about relationships and sex therapyLena is a relational therapist, specifically trained and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and certified in Sex Therapy. In addition to clinical work, Lena is an Adjunct Faculty at Adler University, teaching Sex Therapy to Master’s level students and conducting workshops for other clinicians looking to enhance their Sex Therapy skills and competence working with Muslim clients around sex & sexuality. Topics covered in Episode:1- About Lena .2- Lena's immigration journey.3- Individual therapy4- Relationship therapy5- Sex therapy6- Advice for Arab immigrants looking to build...2023-07-241h 09Community in ArabicLeila Muhaizen | Founder & CEO of Baklava App - A conversation about love, dating and friendships.Leila is the founder & CEO of Baklava App, a dating app that launched on December 31, 2020. Baklava is the first and only social app for all Arabs from all walks of life.Topics covered in Episode:1- About Leila.2- Leila's immigration journey.3- Founding Baklava and growing the company.4- The five stigmas associated with dating apps.5- Future goals & projects.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2023-04-2744 minCommunity in ArabicOmar Offendum, a live interview and performance.Omar @Offendum is a rapper/poet based in New York. Known for his unique blend of Hip-Hop & Arabic poetry, he has been featured on prominent world news outlets, lectured at several prestigious academic institutions, and helped raise millions of dollars for various humanitarian relief groups. Offendum was named a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow for 2018 / 2019.Topics covered in Episode:1- About Omar.2- Omar's immigration journey.3- Omar's projects and music.4- Performance.5- About Little Syria.6- Future goals & projects. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://c...2023-04-031h 03Community in ArabicSherif Nessim- A conversation about venture capital, emerging markets and perseverance.Sherif Nessim is an Egyptian immigrant with an engineering background and the founder of Jedar Capital, a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage startups in the MENA region, Africa, and other emerging markets. Topics covered in Episode:1- About Sherif2- Sherif's Background and immigration journey.3 - Vision and mission of Jedar Capital4 - Opportunities for investing in start-ups in the MENA region and other emerging markets.6 - Challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur. 7 - Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.com2023-04-0351 minCommunity in ArabicDr. Hanadie Yousef - Co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics talks about science & entrepreneurshipDr. Hanadie Yousef is a Palestinian-American molecular and cell biologist and co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics, a biotech startup specializing in age-related diseases and their therapeutics. Topics covered in Episode:1- About Hanadie2- Hanadie's immigration journey.3- The vision and mission of Juvena Therapeutics4- Raising $50+ MM and the challenges of being an entrepreneur5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2023-03-0453 minCommunity in ArabicDiana Abouali - A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab AmericansDiana Abouali is the director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM). She worked in higher education and the museum and cultural heritage sectors in the United States, Palestine, and Jordan.Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Diana Abouali.2- Diana's immigration & work journey.3- The vision and mission of the Arab American National Museum.4- How the museum addresses and incorporates diverse Arab perspectives and voices.5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...In...2023-01-2550 minCommunity in ArabicSara Sabry - The first Arab & Egyptian woman in spaceSara Sabry is the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman in space and the founder of Deep Space Initiative. She is a mechanical and biomedical engineer. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aerospace at the University of North Dakota.Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Sara.2- Sara's training journey.3- New Shepard space flight mission, preparation, and the day of.4- Deep Space Initiative.5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdu...2023-01-101h 06Community in ArabicRonnie Malley - A conversation about music, culture and representation.Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian American multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, producer, and educator.Topics covered in this episode: About RonnieFamily immigration journey Opportunities and barriers for spreading Arabic-influenced Music in North America.Initiatives include Little Syria Project, Andalusian Trail, EMME (East meets Middle East), Surahbi Ensemble, and Huzam.Future goals & projects. Ronnie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoatQBijbtDhgYHS6L4sq5gHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2022-12-2051 minCommunity in ArabicDr. Esam Alkhawaga - A deep dive into the psychology of Arab ImmigrantsDr. Esam Alkhawaga is an Egyptian American Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer based in Dayton, Ohio.Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Dr. Esam AlKhawaga2- Immigration journey 3- Future goals 4- Personal growth5- Fear of Immigration6- Racism & Arabs7- Imposter Syndrome8- How to overcome failure9- How to belong to your new society10- Dignity & Ethics between the West and the Arab World.Dr. Esam Alkhawaga's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ealkhawagaHosts: Anwar Jebran...2022-11-1559 min
The Podcast in ArabicO'Hare Airport Art Project - Representing Chicago's Immigration communities in Terminal 5The Podcast in Arabic is a show series that highlights stories & ideas interesting to the Arab American communities in North America's major cities.In this episode, we will be talking about Chicago's O'Hare Airport. As part of their expansion project, they will be installing an art project next summer at O’Hare Airport as part of the Terminal 5 Expansion Project.We interviewed Jina Valentine, the leading artist for this project.About the Project: This project maps the demographic composition of the state of Illinois from colonization and ratification (1818) to twenty years into the fu...2022-03-0525 minThe Podcast in ArabicO'Hare Art Project - A portrait of the Illinois's communities in Terminal 5The Podcast in Arabic is a show series that highlights stories & ideas interesting to the Arab American communities in North America's major cities. In this episode, we will be talking about Chicago's O'Hare Airport. As part of their expansion project, they will be installing an art project next summer at O’Hare Airport as part of the Terminal 5 Expansion Project. We interviewed Jina Valentine, the leading artist for this project. About the Project: This project maps the demographic composition of the state of Illinois from colonization an...2022-03-0325 minCommunity in ArabicReinventing Yourself - Bassem YoussefA conversation about immigration, culture, belonging and tackling a new reality with Bassem Youssef. Bassem is an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host, who hosted El-Bernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.comHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-05-2847 minCommunity in ArabicCivic Engagement and Representation - Maya BerryHow do community organizers help shape and structure Arab immigrant communities in the US and Canada? A conversation about civic engagement and representation with Maya Berry, The Executive Director of the @arabamericaninstitute.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.comHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-05-1334 minCommunity in ArabicNon-verbal Communication - Don KhouryAre you an effective communicator? What is your body language saying? How does nonverbal communication affect business leaders and politicians? Don Khoury answers all those questions in this interview. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek AbdulsamadWebsite: www.communiteainarabic.comHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-05-0224 minCommunity in ArabicHow To Start A Business - Donna KhalifeWhat are the challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur? How to fundraise and start a business? We discuss these topics and more with Donna Khalife, an Arab Immigrant, entrepreneur, founder of Surprise Ride and winner on Shark Tank.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.comHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-04-2637 minCommunity in ArabicArab Women Empowerment - Rama ChakakiIn this episode of CommuniTEA in Arabic Season 2, we chat with Rama Chakaki, COO of aixplain, inc. and founder of EdSeed. We will chat with her about women empowerment, Artificial Intelligence, immigration, and more. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.comHosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-04-2332 minCommunity in ArabicSeason 2 TrailerWe're excited to announce season 2 of CommuniTEA in Arabic sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label during Ramadan! Thanks to all of you, season 1 was a great success; that is why in this season, we will highlight the fantastic stories of thought leaders and experts and discuss topics that are important to YOU. Tune in for a season full of inspiring, empowering, and impactful stories.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.Website: https://communityinarabic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...2021-04-2001 minCommunity in ArabicDr. Hassan Nemeh - Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Dr. Hassan Nemeh.Dr. Nemeh is the Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Nemeh finished his residency at Wright State University, and fellowship in Heart Transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Nemeh performed the first double lung transplant in patient after vaping related injury. (https://www.henryford.com/news/2020/0...)Hosts: Anwar Jebran and...2021-01-0332 minCommunity in ArabicFady Chamoun - Founder of Aladdin's EateryWe highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Fady Chamoun. Meet Fady Chamoun, Founder of Aladdin's Eatery, a Mediterranean food chain in the Midwest. Fady started his journey in the US in 1972 as a teenage student in engineering at the University of Michigan, working at a Little Caesar’s pizza restaurant to help pay for his education. He grew a passion for that business and in 1994, he and his wife Sally launched their Lebanese restaurant, the @Aladdin’s Ea...2020-12-3026 minCommunity in ArabicAlexander Harik - Co-founder & CEO of Zesty Z - Making the world more flavorful.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Alexander Harik. Meet Alexander Harik, Co-founder and CEO of Zesty Z. In 2017, Alexander and his mother launched Zesty Z in Brooklyn. They had no background in food, but wanted to create a modern Mediterranean brand to share the flavors and cultures from the region.Their first products were innovative condiments that blended Za'atar and olive oil. They had a national recognition and expanded their offerings to popcorn and s...2020-12-2735 minCommunity in ArabicNabil Karabetian - Founder of Tazah Brand - an entrepreneur who's story is the embodiment of the American Dream.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Nabil KarabetianMeet Nabil Karabetian, founder and CEO of Karabetian Imports & Distribution. Nabil is the embodiment of the American dream, he started from the bottom and built one of the biggest and most reputable Arabic food import & distribution companies in American. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and follow up on social media a...2020-12-1235 minCommunity in ArabicThe Canadian Arabic Orchestra - Combining the western and eastern musical worlds.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Canadian Arabic Orchestra (CAO)The Canadian Arabic Orchestra was founded with the idea of combining the Western and Eastern musical worlds, and creating fusion music that combined Western and Eastern musical elements. the orchestra registered as a not for profit organization and located in Toronto, Canada. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and f...2020-12-0933 minCommunity in ArabicAlex Dabagh - Founder of aNYbag Project in New York CityWe highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Alex Dabagh.Alex Dabagh, a Second generation Leathersmith, from an immigrant family from Syria and Lebanon. He is founder of Madebyalex and creator of aNYbagproject in New York City. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic2020-11-2933 minCommunity in ArabicRania Succar - Senior Vice President, QuickBooks Money Platform & Co-Founder of Jusoor Organization.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Rania Succar. Rania is a SVP at Quickbooks, and a Co-founder of Jusoor Organization (NGO of Syrian expatriates supporting the country’s development and helping Syrian youth realize their potential through programs in the fields of education, career development, and global community engagement.)Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and follow up on so...2020-11-2631 minCommunity in ArabicSalma Ghanem, PhD - Interim Provost at DePaul University in ChicagoWe highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.In this episode, we chat with Salma Ghanem, PhD.Dr. Ghanem embraces diversity both personally and professionally. Her intercultural experiences have helped her transcend cultural and racial boundaries. We highlight her amazing journey from Cairo, Egypt to Chicago. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:https...2020-11-2131 minCommunity in ArabicAmale Andraos - Dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Dean Amale Andraos. She is a New York-based architect. She is dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She is the co-founder of the New York City architecture firm WORKac with her husband, Dan Wood.Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch...2020-11-1638 minCommunity in ArabicCommuniTea in Arabic IntroductionWe are launching “Communi-Tea in Arabic”, a podcast and show sponsored by Lipton, to shed light on the inspiring stories of Arab American heroes who left a positive impact on their communities.In this season, we will talk to entrepreneurs, professors, philanthropists and others to soak up some great lessons and ideas.Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek AbdulsamadThroughout the season, you will get a chance to vote for your favorite story and oneinspiring winner will receive a $10,000 Grand Prize from our sponsor Lipton to supporttheir mission in creating a posi...2020-11-1001 minThe Podcast in ArabicUpwardly Global - Eliminating the barrier for immigrants & refugees to enter the professional US workforce.Upwardly Global’s mission is to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees and integrate this population into the professional U.S. workforce. It was a great podcast session with Kayla & Fahed from Upwardly Global. We discussed their mission, vision, and effort to help immigrants resettle in their new city in the USA. Website: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/Programs/ Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals 2020-02-1737 minThe Podcast in ArabicFouad Teymour - A creative Egyptian mindFouad Teymour, an Egyptian creative and playwright, has an amazing background, as he is a professor in engineering at IIT in addition to his creativity in the theatre world. Teymour was a Network Playwright at Chicago Dramatists from 2010-2017 and is currently a member of the Writer’s Studio. His play Blue Fish in A Tall Clear Vase is being produced in November 2017 by Three Cat Productions. Other performances/readings of his plays include: The Night Jesus Joined the Revolution (Silk Road Rising); An Afternoon With My Mother, Blue Fish in A Tall Clear Vase (Th...2019-10-0137 minThe Podcast in ArabicBab Foundation - a platform that connects refugee families with people who are willing to help.There is always a way to help people. With these words, Ayla Abyad, the founder of Bab Foundation started the conversation with us at the Podcast. Ayla is an immigrant from Syria, came to the US seeking higher education in architecture. She founded Bab Foundation few years ago to help Syrian refugees settle down in the US by connecting them with families that are willing to help. We sat with Ayla and chatted with her about her background, the foundation and her future plans. Please visit Bab Foundation and Help! www.bab...2019-09-0543 minThe Podcast in ArabicCensus 2020 Discussion with the City BureauCensus 2020 is a very important topic for the city of Chicago and Illinois. It was a great chat with Sarah and Alexus from the City Bureau about this topic. Founded in 2015, City Bureau is a nonprofit civic journalism lab based on the South Side of Chicago. https://www.citybureau.org/. Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals Check out https://www.documenters.org/. It is about participating in and documenting public meetings. 2019-08-2258 minThe Podcast in ArabicRush Darwish - It is not about them, It is about us"It is not about them, It is about us" Rush Darwish is a Palestinian-American, philanthropist, social activist, a businessman, and a father. He is running for US Congress, for Illinois's 3rd congressional district. He is all about creating jobs, supporting small businesses and helping to improve communities. We sat with Rush and talked about his life journey, challenges and vision. Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals Team Palestine: https://teampalestine.com/For Donations to Rush's Campaign: https://rush4congress.com/2019-08-1935 minThe Podcast in ArabicEntrepreneurship, the journey - Interview with Kinan SweidanA very interesting interview with serial entrepreneur Mr. Kinan Sweidan. We chatted about the entrepreneurship journey, how to start a business, and the challenges you face. Great bits of advice for anyone who wants to start his/her own business. Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals 2019-07-2836 minThe Podcast in ArabicNour Bitar - A Syrian Actress & EntrepreneurNour Bitar is a Syrian actress who lives in LA. She immigrates to the USA after the Syrian war, and that is where the journey began. She worked so hard to fulfill her dream of becoming an actress & a film writer. She is a true example of working hard, hustling, and entrepreneurial spirit. The hard work paid off as she worked in many shows & national commercials, and series. She was part of the last work with Bassem Youssef, she was a reporter at the Oscars & Golden Globe, she even started her own podcast & radio show. 2019-07-1124 minThe Podcast in ArabicDima Orsho - A Melody from SyriaDima Orsho is an established and seasoned performer, recorded artist, and collaborator with renowned international musicians. Dima had amazing performances as a soloist on world-class stages, such as The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Centre, The Opera Bastille and Theatre de la Ville in Paris, Bimhuis Amsterdam, Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin, The Media Park of Cologne, The Library of Congress, Brucknerhaus in Linz, Bozar in Brussels, The National Theater in Taipei & The National Theater in Almaty Kazakhstan and Damascus Opera House. We sat with Dima and chatted about the beginnings...2019-06-3037 minThe Podcast in ArabicJamil Khoury - Silk Road Rising TheatreJamil Khoury - Founder of Silk Road Rising. A great interview with a visionary and a creative Syrian-American with a rich background and great vision. Silk Road Rising is an art-making and art service organization that shapes conversations about Asian and Middle Eastern Americans. Through storytelling and dialogue, they challenge disinformation, promote a culture of continuous learning, and explore what it means to be Americans.Music: Bassel & Supernaturals 2019-06-0539 minThe Podcast in ArabicKaram Foundation - Investing in Syria's future - Lina Sergie AttarWhen Lina Sergie Attar started Karam Foundation, the goal was to unlock the charity potential of the Arabic community in Chicago and reinforce the culture of giving to help others. This mission was brought into focus in 2011 during the "Arab Spring", especially the Syrian conflict. Now, Karam is an international NGO with offices in the USA and Turkey, helping Syrian refugees in the social and education sectors. We sat with Lina and we talked about the beginnings, the mission and the vision for the future. Visit: www.karamfoundation.org. for more info. 2019-05-2631 minThe Podcast in ArabicThe Podcast Season 1 IntroAn introduction promo for the first season. Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals. 2019-05-1201 minThe Podcast in ArabicBassel & The Supernaturals Band - Syrian Heart, Chicago SoulSyrian Heart. Chicago Soul. These words summarize the mission of the amazing Bassel & Supernaturals Band. The soulful Syrian-American vocalist and his ensemble have been performing around the nation on an impressive tour. We sat with Bassel Almadani and talked about his music, life, and vision. Enjoy this amazing episode, and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, and Stitcher. Check out Bassel Music Website: https://www.basselmusic.com. 2019-05-0426 min
The Podcast in ArabicSafina Ice Cream - First Authentic Booza Ice Cream in Chicago.When Mohamed and Zein, Co-founders of Safina Ice Cream, moved to Chicago, they were frustrated by the Ice cream options in the city. Led by their nostalgia for the traditional Arabic Ice Cream Booza, they founded the first Booza Ice cream startup in the Chicagoland area. They are producing pints of delicious Booza Ice Cream with amazing flavors. Now, they are available in many stores throughout the city and they also deliver to your doorsteps. for more info, please visit: www.safinaicecream.com, We sat with these two co-founders and had...2019-04-2431 min