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Who Run the WorldThe Manager Mailbag (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)3 months into her new gig as a team manager, Rhea sits down with Marilyn to reflect on what she’s learned about herself and her managerial style throughout her leadership journey. Our best friends then take your most burning questions about becoming a new manager. Not sure how to be assertive? Worried about micromanaging? Afraid you’ll lose steam and burnout? Marilyn and Rhea got the answers for you!Who Run the World is a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and...2024-06-1233 min
Who Run the WorldPlanning Your Burnouts (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Things get real and personal for our dynamic duo this week as Marilyn shares with Rhea her recent feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Together, our best friends share what a burnout has looked like for them, how they’ve dealt with it, and what they need from each other and from their community as they work their way through a burnout episode. Went through a really tough burnout or currently going through one? Write to us @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram or email us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com and tell us about it. We’d love to hear your story...2024-05-1734 min
Who Run the WorldManaging an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise Kossaifi)You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea invite friend of the pod and sports consultant Elise Kossaifi to share stories of experiencing existential crises and changing career paths. What does an existential crisis look like? Can you see it coming and prepare for it? And what can you do to take a step towards the li...2024-05-0842 min
Who Run the WorldSleep Training Your Child (w/ Lamis Benjelloun)People of all ages – including Marilyn, Rhea, and Marilyn’s daughter Gabi – know what it’s like to wake up cranky and moody from a bad night’s sleep. For parents and caregivers, that issue is compounded by having children who are challenging sleepers. While some might choose to let their children establish their own sleeping habits, others might choose sleep training or working with a trainer who can help everyone involved have a better night’s sleep. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with infant and child sleep consultant Lamis Benjelloun to understand what exactly is child sleep...2024-04-0343 min
Who Run the WorldRamadan Game Night! (w/ Ahmed Ashour)Ramadan Kareem, WRTW fam! To celebrate the holy month, Marilyn and Rhea invite WRTW’s producer and resident Muslim Ahmed Ashour to reflect on what Ramadan means, share memories, and exchange favorite traditions. Then, Marilyn and Rhea compete for the title of “The Queen of Ramadan” by solving fawazeer/riddles, guessing at the plots of Ramadan shows, and putting together the perfect iftar. Of course, no Ramadan is complete without Sherihan, and you bet she makes an appearance here. It’s the perfect WRTW Ramadan special!Who Run the Time is a spinoff of Who Run the World, a produc...2024-03-2738 min
Who Run the WorldBringing Up Bookworms (w/ Deema Al Alami)Ever tried picking out a book for a child to read? Marilyn and Rhea can confirm: it’s not easy, nor is it easy to get the child to actually read the book and enjoy it. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the founder of Oh The Books Deema Al Alami to understand how we can get children to love reading outside the classroom. They share tips for picking out new books and rotating the books on your child’s bookshelf, as well as recommend bookstores for caregivers to check out in Dubai. Finally, Deema talks abou...2024-03-2037 min
Who Run the WorldHow Friendships Change Post-Motherhood (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Ramadan Kareem, WRTW family! To kick off a month of reflection and introspection, Marilyn and Rhea have a very real and honest conversation about how they’ve seen their friendship change after Marilyn became a mother. What are their pet peeves when it comes to friends treating each other differently post-motherhood? What advice would they give themselves and their friends as they enter new stages in their lives? And, of course, what is it about Marilyn and Rhea’s friendship that allows it to grow and change as they grow and change?Things My Mother Didn’t Tell Me (Bu...2024-03-1341 min
Who Run the WorldWe Watched AlRawabi School for Girls S2 and Barbie (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Lots happening this week in WRTW Land (which is about 25.6km away from Barbie Land). March is Women’s History Month. March 8th is International Women’s Day. Marilyn and Rhea both finally watched Barbie (yes, THAT Barbie, which is up for some Oscars later this week). They also just finished watching season 2 of the hit Netflix show AlRawabi School for Girls. They have so many thoughts on all of the above (especially Rhea)...but can they share them all in one episode? Well folks, they do it, because they are what? Women. International women. In this episode of Who...2024-03-0652 min
Who Run the WorldRhea Freezes Her Eggs! (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)In an October 2023 episode with OB/GYN and fertility specialist Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam, Marilyn and Dr. Gaël encouraged Rhea to freeze her eggs. Well, listeners…drum roll, please…she did it! Not only did she do it – she’s also ready to tell you all about it. In this episode, Marilyn sits down with Rhea to understand what led to her making this decision, as well as break down the egg freezing process from A to Z. Of course, our best friends share (often funny) stories and anecdotes from the journey, including one that involves a butt injec...2024-02-2848 min
Who Run the WorldMotherhood in the Entertainment Industry (w/ Rabab Hashim)Choosing to pursue a career as an actor and media personality is hard. Choosing to pursue such a career as someone of South Asian or SWANA descent is hard. Becoming a mother is…you guessed it, also hard. Doing all three? That’s just awe-inspiring. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with Dubai-based Pakistani actor and media personality Rabab Hashim. Rabab shares how she fell in love with the stage and screen at a young age, her experience navigating motherhood in the entertainment industry, and how her partner and community have supported her in this chapter of her...2024-02-2155 min
Who Run the WorldTurning 5 on Valentine’s Day (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)On Valentine’s Day 2019, a little show by the name Who Run the World was released into the world. 5 years later, that little show is thriving! Who would’ve thought? Marilyn and Rhea certainly did. In this 5th anniversary special, Marilyn and Rhea look back at the show and its (humble) beginnings, before sharing their favorite episodes. But what about Valentine’s Day? No worries, our girls got you. In classic WRTW fashion, our best friends completely dismantle the capitalist celebration that is Valentine’s Day, then naturally indulge in a conversation about their romantic types, ideal dates, and thoughts...2024-02-1445 min
Who Run the WorldUnderstanding the ICJ Ruling (w/ Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir)In the wake of the International Court of Justice's ruling on January 26th, 2024 stating that Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch Omar Shakir to understand the dimensions of South Africa’s landmark case. What are the provisional measures that the world’s highest court ruled on? What does the ruling mean for the international community grappling with the efficacy of international law, especially given the senseless violence we are still witnessing? And, most importantly, what does the ruling mean for Palestinians?...2024-02-0740 min
Who Run the WorldWhat's Your Word of the Year? (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)WRTW is back! As the show approaches its fifth birthday (stay tuned), Marilyn and Rhea sit down to reflect on the year that was and the year to come. How did they do when it came to their 2023 words of the year? What words did they select for 2024? And how can you, our dear listener, choose your own word of the year instead of new year's resolutions? This episode was recorded in January, so you cannot argue that it’s too late to wish everyone a happy new year!Have you selected a 2024 word of the year? Share it...2024-01-3153 min
Who Run the WorldChristmas at Hogwarts (w/ Ahmed Ashour)What are the holidays if not the most magical time of the year? After a few months that lacked magic (to say the least), Rhea and Marilyn take the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9-3/4 towards Hogwarts (duh) for a bit of Christmas (and other non-secular holiday) cheer. Along for the scenic trip is their producer Ahmed Ashour, a notable HP-films-over-books advocate and sworn enemy of the dark witch named J.K. Rowling. Together, they share their favorite HP memories, discuss the 4 houses, and hand out free (yes, free!) tips for dealing with family members from different houses over the...2023-12-2046 min
Who Run the WorldFinancial Planning for Dummies (Single or Otherwise) (w/ Sharon Calderini)Marilyn and her husband Hadi recently decided to buy a new car, a decision that turned out to be an 8-month ordeal. Making big financial decisions as a couple can be quite daunting, but that doesn’t mean that spending your money individually is a walk in the park. In this episode, Rhea and Marilyn invite Marilyn’s financial advisor Sharon Calderini to share tips with listeners for better financial planning in 2024. What are the pillars of wealth you should consider? Why should you be saving for the long term? And what are Rhea and Marilyn’s new year’s resolu...2023-12-1337 min
Who Run the WorldMaking It Count for PalestineAs the Israeli occupation’s brutal operation in Palestine enters its third month, Rhea and Marilyn take a moment to take stock of how they and the people around them have processed recent events. In what ways have we felt helpless, hopeful, and activated? Rhea and Marilyn then go on to highlight concrete ways in which we can make our actions for Palestine count as individuals, communities, and organizations.Got any tips or strategies for taking action and making your contribution towards Palestine count? Share them with us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com.Some resources to ch...2023-12-0632 min
Who Run the WorldPalestinian History Crash Course (w/ Tamara Reem)What do we know about the history of Zionism, colonialism, and occupation in Palestine? More importantly, what do we not know? To mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Marilyn and Rhea invite Palestinian-American professor, lawyer, and writer Tamara Reem to provide listeners with an overview of significant events in Palestinian history and how they inform our understanding of the past few weeks. Tamara also uses her expertise in international law to answer two very divisive yet important questions:Can Israel claim its response to the October 7th attacks as “self-defense?”Should Isra...2023-11-2938 min
Who Run the WorldHow Does the Media Cover Palestine? (w/ Sara Obeidat)In this episode, we look at the means through which most of us learn about what’s happening on the ground in Palestine: the media. With the help of award-winning Jordanian journalist and producer Sara Obeidat, Rhea and Marilyn question how the media (specifically western legacy media) has approached covering Palestine, both prior to October 7th and afterwards. Why has Palestine often been dismissed in the news cycle, and what shifted on October 7th? In the age of disinformation and propaganda, how can we vet our news sources? What should we expect/demand of global media outlets, and why is...2023-11-2344 min
Who Run the WorldLearning to Live with Grief (w/ Siira’s Sandra Salame)In 2023, Rhea and Marilyn experienced loss in more ways than one. They both lost their dear friend Dounya, and Marilyn lost her beloved father-in-law Noor. On top of all that, recent events in Palestine have been weighing heavy on their minds and hearts. How can they process all of this personal and collective loss of life? How can they grieve? Siira’s Sandra Salame joins WRTW this week to discuss grief, its stages, and why grieving and accepting loss can never be selfish acts. Instead of this week’s “2 Kinds of People” segment, Rhea, Marilyn, and Sandra share how they’ve...2023-11-0136 min
Who Run the WorldLet’s Talk About (In)Fertility (w/ Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam)In October 2020 (deep pandemic era WRTW), we released an episode titled “Let’s Talk About Our Periods” with Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam that broached all sorts of taboo topics for Arab women, like taking the birth control pill and experiencing period pain. 3 years later, we’re back for round 2. Returning guest (and friend of the pod) Dr. Gaël helps Rhea and Marilyn understand the world of (in)fertility: the science, the myths, the social implications, and everything in between. As they exchange personal experiences and advice, they ask: how can we reduce shame around (in)fertility talk? Finally, i...2023-10-1837 min
Who Run the WorldBONUS: What’s Your Strategy? (2023 Cosmic Conference Special)WRTW is back next week with its regular biweekly episode, but in the meantime, Marilyn and Rhea wanted to give you a little something extra to tide you over - Who Run the Time style. The 2023 Cosmic Conference is upon us, organized by Marilyn’s very own company Cosmic Centaurs. To mark the occasion, Rhea just had to sit down with Marilyn to get all the deets on this year’s conference and its theme: “Leading Organizations That Deliver,” or strategy execution. So many golden nuggets of organizational development knowledge are dropped in this episode, including common missteps/misunderstandings in strat...2023-10-1128 min
Who Run the WorldWe Know What We Did Last SummerFall has officially arrived, yet it is still hot and sweaty in Dubai where our two best friends Rhea and Marilyn reside. And that? Is an excuse for them to tell you all about their summer adventures. In this episode of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn recap their summers, from the highest of peaks to the lowest of pits. Every summer topic you could think of, Rhea and Marilyn touch on. Summer goals? They dissect them. Vacations? They define them. Live performances? They review them. Lessons? They learn them. Rhea and Marilyn also introduce a new recurring...2023-10-0433 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 20: “Moonbase Theta, Out” – EPILOGUEThree months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest cast ever - Evan Tess Murray, Serena Rahal, Corey Spruill, Tom Zalatnai, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, M.J. Bailey, Tau Zaman, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes...2023-10-0144 min
Who Run the WorldNaked and Unafraid: The Perks of Living AloneRhea's Ode to Freedom and Marilyn's Yearning for Solitude. Get ready for a funny episode as Rhea talks all about the glorious perks of living alone, while Marilyn pines for a taste of the chaos. As a self proclaimed introvert, Rhea reveals her love for the peaceful solitude and the freedom to do whatever her heart desires, whenever she wants. From walking around in the nude to dancing like no one's watching, Rhea basks in the sheer joy of having her place to herself all day everyday. Brace yourselves as Rhea and Marilyn share hilariously disgusting stories t...2023-09-0614 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 19: “The Voice, Part 2” – SERIES FINALEOn Earth and the Moon, there are new voices, new chances, and new discoveries. But in the end, is there hope?Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e19-transcript/INTRO: Hey there, Moonbaseians! Deej here, and it’s time for the resolution of our two-part Moonbase Theta, Out series finale! This is it, another hour or so and you’ll have heard the rest of the story. Well, not really, of course - there’ll be an epilogue in Episode 20, four bonus episodes to come after that, and … after that a long, well-des...2023-09-0353 minWho Run the WorldLearning How to Ask For HelpIn this episode, join us as we unravel the intricate web of asking for help. Rhea and Marilyn dive deep into the diverse forms of help people can provide, shedding light on their personal journeys of battling their own internal stigmas surrounding seeking help. We also share recent anecdotes of how people extended their helping hands, illustrating that asking for help is a way for human connection. Have you struggled to ask for help? Do you have a story of when someone recently helped you and it felt good? Write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com2023-08-2326 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 18: “The Voice, Part 1” – SERIES FINALEOn Earth and the Moon, conflict looms with the megas; but on Base Gamma, another conflict takes priority. In the end, a voice is heard. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e18-transcript/INTRO: Hey folks, Deej here. In case you’ve clicked on the wrong episode, you really want to catch up before this one - this kicks off the series finale of Moonbase Theta, Out. Five years, four seasons and two miniseries, a storyline even I couldn’t predict or really control - it all comes together from here. The stor...2023-08-2040 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 17: “While It Lasts”Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko, Leeman Kessler, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Rahhal, Serena Rahal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Kristi Boulton, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Shade Oyemakinwa, Cass McPhee, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell. Written by D.J. Sylv...2023-07-0941 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 15: “Freedom to Move"Unexpected returns occur in several locations on Earth; while on the Moon, Ashwini proposes an unexpected step forward.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/05/mto-s4-e15-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Robin Howell, Joe Fisher, D.J. Sylvis, AMC, Glory Duda, Shade Oyemakinwa, Kristi Boulton, Dalia Ramahi, Serena Rahal, Hesham Elshazly, Addie Nofal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Shereen Lani Younes, Robin Regalado, Tau Zaman, Cole Burkhardt, Dallas Wheatley, Sara Rhea Werner, Anjali Kunapaneni, Leeman Kessler, Journee LaFond, and Jen Ponton. Just a quick heads-up: we're taking a short production bre...2023-05-2840 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 13: “Too Too Real”Barnett Bell returns as the megacorporations up the ante; Michell reaches an abrupt end to his search; and in the NAC, directions are changing.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e13-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Leeman Kessler, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Steven LaFond, Cole Burkhardt, Josh Rubino, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Kristi Boulton, Corey Spruill, Dalia Ramahi, and Tom Zalatnai. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykow...2023-04-3042 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 12: “Volatile Elements”Ashwini gives the Science Bros new guidance; Michell grumbles about Maria and Wilder; the new ACs have some questions on revolution.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e12-transcript/Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Josh Rubino, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Nitsa Ortmann, Sam B. Nguyen, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Leeman Kessler, and Jen Ponton. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our au...2023-04-1640 min
Who Run the WorldOnline Dating & How to Be Flirty and Mysterious | Who Run the TimeBack by popular demand, this episode is all about Rhea’s dating life and how to survive the online world of dating. Whether it be Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, The League or any dating app, online dating can really be a slog. Do you talk to one person or to a whole bunch of people at the same time? To use marketing terms, how do you widen your top of the funnel? How do you be flirtatious and mysterious via text? What about banter? Marilyn gives Rhea a whole bunch of dating advice, as the two try to answer these qu...2023-02-1527 minWho Run the WorldNew Year, New IntentionsHappy 2023 everyone! In our first episode of the year, Rhea and Marilyn share with each other what their word of the year is. We breakdown our thoughts about new year resolutions and intention setting. As always, we are two kinds of people with two different approaches to goal setting and measuring (one of us loves excel sheets while the other one gets great anxiety from excel sheets). Finally, since we love a good framework, we take you through Farnam Street’s 2022 Personal Annual Report, which is a series of seven questions that will help you reflect on th...2023-01-1838 min
Who Run the WorldHow to Navigate Family During the Holidays | Who Run the TimeIn the last part of our Who Run the Holidays series, we talk all about how to manage family dynamics during the holiday season - or as we like to call it: the official guide to your family offsite. Whether you are the one visiting family or if family is coming to see you, we breakdown how to manage expectations, guarantee alone time and make sure you also jump in to family holiday tradition with both feet. Rhea and Marilyn also have an episode-long debate on the term “tips and tricks.”We’d also love to hear from y...2022-12-2129 minWho Run the WorldGhosting MommiesEver since Marilyn became a mom, she’s noticed an infuriating pattern: her friends started leaving her out of things. She decided to bring up her frustrations on the microphone which led to a conversation about how single and married friends with kids could bridge the gap and not lose their friendship just because they are at different stages of their lives. Marilyn explains what single friends can do to be there for their mommy friends, while also making it clear that just because she now has a family does not mean her friends are any less important to he...2022-11-3035 minWho Run the WorldStruggling with the Skin You Are InIn this episode, Rhea opens up about her struggles with body image. Rhea shares how the negative feelings she’s had about her body made her feel like she is living a half life. Later on in the episode, Marilyn and Rhea talk about how friends can support friends with negative body image, and what are some of the things we can do to improve our feeling towards ourselves and the skin we are in. We believe that sharing our stories will help people feel less alone, and we’d love to hear your stories if you feel l...2022-11-0931 minWho Run the WorldMarilyn's Birth StoryWe are back in Dubai and kicking things off with Marilyn telling us all about her birth story: how contractions felt, how she got through the pain, the role of her support system, including her husband Hadi, her doula Valerie, her mom and her brother. Marilyn also updates on the cliffhanger from last episode: did she or did she not get an epidural? Finally, Marilyn shares what happened after her daughter was born and how she and her team (which now included baby Gabrielle) got through it all. This episode is dedicated to Gab...2022-09-1442 minWho Run the WorldFinal Stretch of Pregnancy: Body, Tribe and DataThis episode is all about the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy as Marilyn shares everything she has experienced in the last 6 months. She tells Rhea about all the ways her body has changed, and how her little girl has been sucking the energy out of her (we love you Gaby!). She also talks about the importance of her tribe, friends and family showing up for her, and how that has made her feel more ready to take on labor and motherhood. Finally she talks about how equipping herself with the right information and data has helped be more...2022-05-2537 minWho Run the WorldLet’s Talk about Single ShamingSomething that many Arab women have faced in their lifetime is single shaming. In this episode we dive deep into single shaming: how it shows up, how to respond to single shaming and Marilyn even hits us with some stats (since the pandemic single shaming has been on the rise). We even try to understand how single people and people and relationships can broach the topic of dating and relationships. This resulted with our first ever on microphone argument. We’d love to hear from you! Have you been single shamed? How do you talk about dating wit...2022-04-1336 min
Who Run the WorldWe Watched Wheel of Time | Who Run the TimeMarilyn has been going through a little witch obsession, and she got Rhea to watch her latest TV binge that has witches at the center of it all: Wheel of Time. On this episode, we discuss what we liked and disliked about this Amazon Prime Video original: from the acting to the plot to the fun names of the characters. Marilyn finishes off this episode by sharing which witch TV shows to watch and which ones to avoid (stay away from Netflix’s the Witcher people). Have you seen Wheel of Time? Are there other shows you’d lik...2022-03-3020 minWho Run the WorldFeelings and Thoughts on PregnancyA few episodes ago we announced that Marilyn was expecting! This week, she openly discusses the different range of emotions as she navigates through this new chapter of her life. Marilyn candidly shares about the feelings of power pregnancy has given her, but also how she is navigating becoming a mother while running her company. Finally, Rhea and Marilyn have an open discussion about identity, how to deal with change and how to show up for your friend as they go through various life changes and transitions. Have you been pregnant before? How did you deal with t...2022-03-1634 min
Who Run the WorldRevealing our Quirks and Other Oddities | Who Run the TimeAfter months of being apart, Rhea spent one month staying at Marilyn’s in Dubai. In this case, absence did not make the heart grow fonder, but it did make the brain notice weird quirks in your best friend. So in this edition of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn point out each other’s quirks and oddities. The two finally talk about each other’s weird eating habits, Marilyn’s hyper focus abilities, Rhea’s underwear and how much they crack themselves up. What are some of the quirks you’ve noticed in your best friend...2022-03-0918 min
Who Run the WorldWe Watched Emily in Paris | Who Run the TimeOver the break, We both binged watched Netflix’s Emily in Paris, and we have a lot of things to say about. In this episode we discuss plot twists of season 2, what we think of Emily’s fashion and take a look at how the show adequately describes the French Labor Law. We also break down the two love triangles at the center of the show, and stake our claims on who we would date (Marilyn is team Gabriel and Rhea is team Alfie).. We also try to make sense why the French people talk to each other in Engl...2022-03-0217 minWho Run the WorldWe Got the RonaAfter two years of successfully avoiding the CoronaVirus, it got Rhea on December 31st 2021. While visiting Marilyn in Dubai, Rhea tested positive for COVID19. Rhea spent eleven days stuck in Marilyn’s spare bedroom, where all her deepest insecurities were flared up. The quarantine period came with enlightenments and a persistent cough. In this episode, we look back at those eleven days, breaking down the different lessons Rhea picked up including how to accept help, distinguishing what is a trait vs what is state, and learning the ultimate lesson: being a burden to your friends is actually a treasure. 2022-02-0230 min
Who Run the WorldNo One Gives an F*** About Our 2021 Spotify Wrapped | Who Run the TimeJust like everyone and their mothers on social media, we present to you our 2021 Spotify wrapped, sharing different moments and memories associated with each song and artist. In this episode, we learn that Rhea likes but does not love music, Marilyn has 7 songs from the same album in her 10 most played songs, both Rhea and Marilyn love Beyoncé, and Rhea’s taste in music made Marilyn puke - quite literally. What song or artists were featured on your 2021 Spotify wrapped? Do you have any musical guilty pleasures? Do you and your bestie have different music tastes? Let us k...2021-12-0820 min
Who Run the WorldConversation Starters for Teams | Who Run the TimeIf you listen to this podcast you must know that we both love to converse, ask questions, travel down hypothetical routes, and learn things about each other and other people. Actually, did you know that according to a study by Marilyn and her team at Cosmic Centaurs: the more team members share mutual knowledge the more they are happy and perform better at work. So team centaurs created a deck of prompt cards called Cosmic Conversations, helping team members (or even just a group of friends) learn more about each other through meaningful questions. So on this episode, Marilyn a...2021-10-1333 minWho Run the WorldEstablishing & Respecting Boundaries | Things My Mother Didn’t Tell MeIn this episode, we talk about boundaries: how to establish them, how to respect them for ourselves and for others, and why they are so important in the creation and maintaining of healthy relationships.Rhea shares that one of her main obstacles in her dating/romantic life is setting boundaries, always being available to and making things easier for her date. Marilyn on the other hand talks about how her desire to be considered as a good person has made it difficult for her to establish boundaries. Through our stories we pinpoint how we can create boundaries all while...2021-10-0628 min
Who Run the WorldWe Watched AlRawabi School for Girls | Who Run the TimeWe recently binge watched Netflix’s AlRawabi School for Girls and it quickly became one of our favorite television shows. We loved the series so much that TV binger Marilyn savoured it over a few days, and TV savourer Rhea binged it in just one night. We decided to take our conversation to the podcast and breakdown our thoughts and reactions to the series. We discussed how authentic the show felt in how it portrayed the teenage Arab girl experience, how beautifully constructed and paced the series is and who is our favorite character. Ultimately, AlRawabi School for Girls is...2021-09-2930 minWho Run the WorldFeelings and Thoughts of LonelinessRhea moved to London almost three months ago now. Living in this new city has made Rhea feel major bouts of loneliness, which often result in lots of tears. However, Rhea is not alone in her loneliness (see what we did there?). It turns out 1 in 3 millennials experience loneliness. We call that an epidemic, especially that loneliness can lead to shorter lifespans down the line. In this episode, Rhea shares with Marilyn what it's felt like the last few months, and Marilyn talks about her own past feelings of loneliness. In the last half of the episode, the the...2021-09-0835 min
Centaur StageCan you shatter glass ceilings while working from home? With Rhea ChedidThis episode was a special one because it was a crossover between the Who Run The World Podcast and Centaur Stage. This past year has turned the way we work on its head. The pandemic and work from home has affected all of us in different ways, depending on our profession, our location, our personalities and of course our gender. On this episode Marilyn and Rhea debate whether distributed work helps or hinders women in the work place.For more, read check out our key insights article, visit our website: www.cosmiccentaurs.com and make sure to fo...2021-09-0531 min
Who Run the WorldTime for Decisions | Who Run the TimeWe continuously spend time having to make decisions. It’s part of being an adult. In this episode of Who Run the Time, we talk you through our processes of making decisions, with Marilyn laying out the different frameworks she uses to sift through different options around her, and make informed decisions. Rhea on the other hand talks about how she consults her friends (or as she likes to call them personal board of advisors) in order to make important decisions in her life. We’d like to make a special shout out to Farnam Street, who creat...2021-09-0128 min
Who Run the WorldThe TV Binge Showdown | Who Run the TimeIn our last episode we talked about how to deal with conflict. In this episode we get to practice what we preach, as we have one of our long standing debates on the microphone: to binge watch TV or not to binge watch TV. In one corner, we have Marilyn who is the ultimate binger (her world record currently stands at watching TV until 5 AM in the morning). In the other corner, we have Rhea, who chooses to practice immense self control and only watches one or two episodes a night (complete madness if you ask Marilyn). This debate...2021-07-1425 minWho Run the WorldStuck in a Hotel Room for 10 DaysWhen she moved to the UK, Rhea had to spend ten full days quarantined in a hotel room. First things first: Rhea did not go crazy, and surprisingly enjoyed her time in between the four walls of her quarantine space. On day 9, Rhea and Marilyn sat down to reflect on Rhea's locked up experience, which ended up being a conversation about how we choose spend our most valuable commodity, which is time and why a dance party will solve all of your problems. For more Who Run the World, make sure to follow us on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod...2021-06-0920 minWho Run the WorldWe’re not Crying, You’re CryingAfter a year of living in the same city, Rhea is moving to London. This means that we are about to embark on a long distance relationship. We recorded one last episode together in person, and suffice it to say: it got emotional. Rhea talked about her struggle in sharing her emotions, and feeling both excited and nervous about moving to a new city, Marilyn shared her frustration with often being misunderstood, and we both talked about how much we were going to miss living in the same city. We repeat: we’re not crying, you’re crying. Worr...2021-06-0232 minWho Run the WorldWhat’s My Bra Size? | Things My Mother Didn’t Tell Me80% of women don’t know what their bra size is. Most of us also do not know what cup shape best suits us, or where to even begin browsing when entering a lingerie store. Pair all of that with the unrealistic standards of beauty set by the media and brands (we see you Victoria Secret Angels), underwear can be a source of anxiety or shame. So in this episode, we lay it all bare, and talk about our bras and thongs. Rhea shares how going shopping for new underwear has helped in her journey to loving her body, while Ma...2021-05-1235 minWho Run the WorldFood, Cultural Appropriation, Diversity, and Authenticity in Media with June XieJune Xie is a Senior Food Producer at Delish and is the host of YouTube series Budget Eats as well as other series on the Delish Channel. In this episode, June joins Marilyn and Rhea in conversation on the challenges in producing food media in the world’s current climate. June talks about the pressures she faces as an Asian American in content, what her thoughts are on food culture appropriation and how she decided to not mask her mental health struggles on the screen. Make sure to check out June on YouTube as well as on Inst...2021-04-2834 minWho Run the WorldA Year of EntrepreneurshipDuring the early days of the pandemic, when the world went on lockdown, Marilyn started her own company: Cosmic Centaurs. For the past year, Marilyn and her team have been helping leaders and organizations shape the future of work and learning. During this special episode, Marilyn shares with us how she took the leap to launch her company in the midst of the pandemic, how she built her team of five centaurs, and she and Rhea discuss what are the ingredients needed to build a sustainable organization. To learn more about Cosmic Centaurs, check out their website, a...2021-04-2135 min
Who Run the WorldThe Bumble edit - We’re Swiping Left, We’re Swiping Right | Who Run The TimeFor all the single people out there, the pandemic has been a lonely and boring period. Have you ever tried dating six feet apart? Despite it all, Rhea decided to get back in the dating field, and who better to serve as her virtual wingwoman, and help her put together her online dating profile than her BFF Marilyn. In this episode, we give you our best dating advice, while swiping right and left on potential suitors for Rhea.If you’d like to share your dating app experience, make sure to write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.co...2021-03-3129 minWho Run the WorldCan You Shatter Glass Ceilings while Working from Home?This past year has turned the way we work on its head. The pandemic and work from home has affected all of us in different ways, depending on our profession, our location, our personalities and of course our gender. On this episode Marilyn and Rhea debate whether distributed work helps or hinders women in the work place. This episode is a special crossover between Who Run the World and Marilyn's show Centaur Stage, which she hosts every Thursday at 2:30 PM Dubai time on LinkedIn.If you have any questions about remote work, or you believe...2021-03-1031 minWho Run the WorldTurning 30: Coriander, shots and the importance of compoundingTurning 30 means you’re about a 1/3rd of your life in and so it is no wonder that most people commemorate this milestone by taking note of what life has taught them so far. On the occasion of Rhea’s 30th birthday, her co-host Marilyn wrote her a card with her wittiest advice on how to best live out your thirties. Have a listen. If you have any advice to give Rhea for her 30s, write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpod.com, and make sure to follow us on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod. 2021-02-0326 min
Who Run the WorldThe Five Languages of Lebanese Love | Who Run the TimeThis episode is for anybody who is Lebanese, has a Lebanese parent, significant other, friend, or is just around Lebanese people a lot, as we break down five different ways Lebanese people express their love. Whether it's through excessive feeding, endless teasing, or unnecessary self-sacrifices, we sure have interesting ways of showing people we care. Marilyn and Rhea share their experiences, and also talk about what is the most Lebanese way they show their love. This episode is dedicated to our mothers. Make sure to follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram, and if you think w...2021-01-2020 min
Who Run the WorldThe Bridgerton Binge | Who Run the TimeRhea and Marilyn kicked off 2021 by binge watching the Netflix original series Bridgerton. In this episode Rhea shows off her knowledge on all things Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy included), and we both express our undying (and unrequited) love for Bridgerton’s breakout star: the Duke.Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @whorunthwroldpodWe’d also love to hear from you, who’s your favorite Bridgerton character? Were you surprised at the Lady Whistledown reveal? Write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpod.com2021-01-1327 min
Who Run the WorldA Campaigner and a Commander Walk into a Bar -The Myers-Briggs Episode | Who Run the TimeIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the Myers-Briggs personality test, its history, whether it is any more accurate than a horoscope reading and how it can help us improve our communication and collaboration with loved ones and colleagues alike. It might come as no surprise that Marilyn is a Commander personality type and Rhea a Campaigner personality type. You’ll have to listen to the episode to understand what that means and whether we agree. We’d love to learn more about your personality type, so please share them with u...2020-11-1823 minWho Run the WorldFriendships with Tara TyanDid you know that people with deep and meaningful friendships live longer? Friendships are one the most undervalued but most important relationships. In this episode, we look inwards to explore and express the importance of keeping our tribe close. Rhea takes over hosting duties to interview Marilyn and her childhood best friend Tara Tyan. Through the story of their twenty-two year old relationship, we explore the meaning of friendship, how to get through rough patches and how to keep your friends close even if they live miles and miles away. We’d love to hear...2020-11-0434 minWho Run the WorldTime for Self CareRhea and Marilyn decide to take off on a girl’s weekend in the desert. And what do two podcast hosts do when they are away for a “self care” weekend? Naturally, record an episode on self care. We discuss how we tap into our community for comfort, and the activities that help us find balance. One of us chooses to watch the Real Housewives and the other likes to eat in bed. We’ll let you guess which practice is Marilyn’s and which is Rhea’s.What's your self care regimen? Write to us on sayhi@whorun...2020-10-2114 min
Who Run the WorldWe Miss Airports | Who Run The TimeFor the first time in a very long time, Marilyn is going to be taking a plane to travel back to Lebanon for a few days. Suffice it to say: she’s a bit nervous. To make her feel better, Rhea sat her down to compare notes on what they love and miss about airports. We talk about what foods we eat (everyone knows calories do not count while traveling), what unnecessary purchases we make, and we have the great debate of the century: are you an aisle person or a window person. Have you traveled recently? Do...2020-10-0714 minWho Run the WorldWhat Gives You PowerWe started off this episode giving each other updates on our careers, and we quickly turned the focus onto feeling your power. We’ve all been in those moments where we’ve needed to be reminded of our own power, or where we’ve needed that little push of encouragement. In this episode Marilyn and Rhea share with each other the different objects, rituals and people who remind them of their own power, and help them remain firmly grounded in their inner strength. What gives you power? Share with us your stories on sayhi@whoruntheworldpod.com2020-09-3030 minWho Run the WorldPart 6.1 - Inhabiting the Present with Coach AyoubIn this episode, we sit down with Coach Ayoub to break down last week’s challenge. Rhea fesses up on whether she managed to ask her friends for help for her upcoming move to her new apartment. Marilyn on the other side tells Coach Ayoub about how she’s defining herself as a leader. She chooses to carry a purple lightsaber (you’ll have to listen to understand that metaphor). We had so much to talk about with Coach Ayoub that we split up this episode into two parts, so stay tuned for next week for part 2. Follow...2020-09-1641 min
B for BacchusBEIRUT BLASTS - Conversation with Who Run the WorldOn Tuesday, an explosion of 2750 TONS of ammonium nitrate shattered the entire country (and neighboring ones). Rhea, Marilyn, and Farrah had planned this crossover episode before the tragedy. Instead of rescheduling, they decided to talk about where they're heads are at 36 hours after the blasts.
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Impact Lebanon
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Who Run the WorldRhea Moving Out - The End of an Era | Who Run the TimeAfter four months of being on lockdown together, living together, podcasting together, singing together, playing games, cooking, crying and laughing together Rhea is moving out of Marilyn’s place. So we decided to sit together and share what are the things we will and won’t miss about each other. Suffice it to say: it got a bit emotional. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-07-2228 minWho Run the WorldPart 5 - Is It Really About Delegation? With Warsha JoshiWhen we approached coach Warsha Joshi about coaching us on the topic of delegation we couldn’t have imagined how many deep rooted questions and struggles it would bring up. Listen to this episode where Rhea explores her trust issues, and Marilyn figures out what type of leader she wants to be at her new company and so much more. Amongst many other things Warsha is the regional director of The Alpha Group, a peer-to-peer exclusive executive boards for business owners/managers to help them thrive and dominate their marketplace. If you want to find out mor...2020-07-1540 minWho Run the WorldPart 3: What Does Balance Mean to You with Susanne PeltzIn part 3 of our multi-part series following Marilyn and Rhea's journeys through their work life and its new chapters, they discuss how well they performed at the challenges given them by Anita in the previous episode. Marilyn talks about expanding her support network. Rhea talks about finally using her support network to help her through some difficult emotional matters. In this episode we also invite Susanne Peltz, who has been Marilyn's career coach for over 2 years, to give Rhea and Marilyn advice and a challenge related to the topic of this episode, Finding Balance. Rhea is feeling...2020-05-1836 minWho Run the WorldPart 2: Harnessing your Networks with Anita ZielinaSeason 4 of Who Run The World will be a little bit different from the previous seasons. On the one hand we have started a mini series called Who Run The Time (look for the pink icon) to help you through the quarantine with light hearted short content. On the other we're producing a multi-part series following Marilyn and Rhea's journeys through their work life and its new chapters (listen to part 1 for more). In this episode we invite Anita, who is an expert at mining her networks, to give Rhea and Marilyn advice and a challenge on t...2020-05-0335 min
Who Run the WorldTaking the Time to Learn | Who Run the TimeAs the world takes a breath, we have collectively found ourselves with more time to learn, explore and cultivate new skills. In this episode of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn talk about the different ways they are learning in both structured and unstructured ways.If you want to learn a new skill or take an online class check out this link. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-04-1109 minWho Run the WorldPart 1: Losing and Starting a Job during the PandemicRhea and Marilyn have found each other on opposite sides of a coin during the corona pandemic. Marilyn talks about what it's like losing her job in the economic downturn. Rhea talks about what it's like to start a new job while on lockdown. We hope this episode helps you deal with whatever you are going through right now. Talking about our situations has greatly helped us and we want to help you by lending you our ears. So please get in touch with us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpod.com or on Instagram: @whoruntheworldpod. 2020-04-0335 minWho Run the WorldEntrepreneurship, Transitioning to a Manager and More: Special Recap EpisodeIn this special recap episode, Rhea and Marilyn have a call where they each give updates on their career. Rhea has some excited news about her company Reyzin Media, which was selected for the Google Podcast creator program. She also talks about the stresses that come with entrepreneurship. Marilyn tells Rhea about her new job, and how she adjusts to an already existing work culture. Then they both discuss what it was like to release season 1 of Who Run the World. For more follow us on Instagram: @whoruntheworldpod.2019-07-1630 minWho Run the WorldPodcast & Career Updates: Season in Review with Marilyn & RheaIn the last episode of the first season, host and producer, Marilyn and Rhea sit together to talk about all things podcast, career and of course feminism. They kick off the episode by looking back at what was it like producing the first season. They then have an interesting discussion on what the word feminist means to them, and why they feel the urgency to fight for gender equality. Finally, both Marilyn and Rhea give us an update on their careers. 2019-06-1433 minWho Run the WorldAntoinette Tayar: Being PerseverantIn this special episode, our producer Rhea talks to Antoinette Tayar who has built an illustrious career as a computer engineer over the last thirty plus years. You might recognize Antoinette's name because she also the mother of our host Marilyn, who has shared a bunch of stories about Antoinette throughout the season. We figured it was time you hear Antoinette's story straight from her. 2019-06-1429 minWho Run the WorldPeggy Li: Names We Call WomenPeggy Li is the co-owner of SPS Affinity, a boutique and strategy agency that specializes in hospitality - or as Peggy likes to call herself Chief Troubleshooter and Tinkerbell. Peggy has worked in the most prominent restaurants and alongside Michelin star chefs, namely Chef Joel Robouchon. She shares with Marilyn stories from across her career, including how she fell in love with the service industry, what it's like working side by side with rockstar chefs, and all the names she was called for being a result oriented team member. Spoiler alert: she was called an aggressive b****. Marilyn and...2019-02-1436 min