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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 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 WorldExploring our Relationship to Food | Things My Mother Didn't Tell Me54% of people in the Arab world are at risk for developing an eating disorder. To help us make sense of this astounding statistic, we invited Dr. Melissa Rizk on the podcast. Dr. Melissa is a nutritionist and holistic health coach with a PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences specialised in eating disorders. Dr. Melissa explains to us what exactly is an eating disorder, what can cause them and how people can start developing healthy relationships to food and to their bodies. Through the sharing of personal stories, all three of us have an honest and emotional conversation about eating disorder with...2021-09-2239 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
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 minWho Run the WorldSearching for Home with Farrah BerrouIt’s been a year since the August 4th explosion in Beirut. We wanted to commemorate the one year anniversary of the port explosion by having a conversation with our friend Farrah Berrou. A year ago, we had spoken to Farrah in the days after the explosion. We wanted to create a space of grief and support through conversation. This year we felt like we needed to do the same. Farrah was in Beirut on August 4th 2020, but has since left for California. From three different countries, the three of us shared how we currently feel about Lebanon, highlighting ou...2021-08-1144 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 WorldHow to Deal with Conflict | Things my Mother Didn’t Tell MeFor our third episode of Things My Mother Didn’t Tell Me but My Best Friend Did, we dive deep into a topic that our families and communities never really taught us how to navigate: conflict. We share our own experiences around conflict, and discuss how to engage in a disagreement while trusting our own voices and the voices of the people around us. Make sure to hit that subscribe button wherever you listen to your podcast, and to follow us on Instagram on @whoruntheworldpod. 2021-07-0731 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 to Expect When You’re no longer Expecting | Things My Mother didn’t Tell MeOne in four pregnancies end in a miscarriage, and yet the there is little medical and psychological resources available to guide women on how to go through this traumatic experience. Our friend, Tala Odeh was brave enough to come on our podcast to share her own story on miscarriage. She tells us about the different emotions she went through, how she felt let down by the medical system, how members of her community showed up for her, and what to expect when you are not expecting. This episode is part of a new series we are creating ca...2021-05-1833 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 WorldGame Night with the Coffee Break GirlsIn this episode, we are joined for our version of game night by Nathalie Marsi and Nadyn Chalhoub, the hilarious duo behind Coffee Break. We quiz Nathalie and Nadyn on who knows who better, we debate whether aisle or window is the way to go on a plane, and we discover that the ladies of Coffee Break do not have a sweet tooth (and thus began the great Oreo debacle of 2021). To close things off, we play the age old classic: Kill, Fuck or Marry - Prince Charles, Donald Trump or Gaddafi? You’ll have to listen to find out...2021-05-0530 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 WorldDr Sandrine Attallah on The Dividing and Unifying Role of MediaDr Sandrine Atallah is a consultant in sexual medicine, a certified psychosexologist and a hypnotherapist. She is also the host of her own podcast, Hakeh Sareeh, where she provides scientific information about sex, sexuality and gender to the Arab world. Despite the fundamental work that she does, Dr Sandrine is constantly faced with resistance on both social and traditional media. In this episode, we have a conversation with her about the role media plays in widening divides, as she also tells us about her recent incident on Lebanese television, where she was bullied, objectified and humiliated all at the...2021-03-2433 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 WorldSexuality, Gender and Sexual Education in Middle East with Rana El AarajRana El Aaraj joins us in a conversation around sexuality and gender in the Middle East. Rana breaks down the current state of sexual education and gender identity in the Arab world. We also discuss why labels matter, and debate how we could work towards a more inclusive society.If you have any questions for on gender and sexuality, please write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com and we will make sure to pass those on to Rana. You can follow her podcast on @tefkeek, or through @hamamradio. You can also follow us on @whoruntheworldpod.2021-03-0334 min
Who Run the WorldLove it! Couldn’t wear it... | Who Run the TimeIn the past, we’ve talked about how we’ve used time to learn new things, play fun games, start stimulating conversations, consume the pop culture content du jour, and do so many other beneficial activities. So naturally, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to the things we do that are a total and utter waste of time. From scrolling our Instagram feeds (or tapping through stories) to making funny videos and stalking our favorite D list celebs, we lay all our guilty pleasures on the table. Let us know how you waste your time...2021-02-2413 minWho Run the WorldWe’re 2 (years old)Two years ago this week, we launched the very first episode of Who Run the World. We decided to celebrate by inviting our moms Antoinette and Nicole onto the podcast and have them speak about their proudest accomplishments: us! The last two years have been an incredible ride. We are thankful for every one of our listeners, and we hope to continue producing this podcast for years to come (and hopefully write a book and go on tour)!Please make sure to subscribe and to follow us on Instagram: @whoruntheworldpod. Also, we’d lo...2021-02-1717 minWho Run the WorldTruths and Myths about the Covid 19 Vaccines with Dr. Rania Ayat HawayekThere is a lot of fake news circulating around the different COVID 19 vaccines. We invited Dr. Rania Ayat Hawayek onto the podcast so she can set the record straight. Which vaccine should you take? What's the difference between Sinopharm, Pfizer and Moderna? What should you do between your two vaccine doses? Will we need to take the vaccine once a year? Can pregnant women get vaccinated? How will the vaccine help to end the pandemic? Dr. Rania answers all these questions and more.If you have more questions about the vaccine, write to us on sayhi@whoruntheoworldpod.c...2021-02-1033 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 minWho Run the WorldCaroline Fattal Stands for WomenSince the Beirut explosion, I Stand For Women went from social media to social action. Behind this NGO is businesswoman Caroline Fattal, who with her team of volunteers has helped one hundred and nine women business owners in Lebanon. Caroline started the Marion Fund, named in honor of her aunt who passed away on that fateful day in August. So far, the Marion Fund was able to raise 195,000$ with the proceeds going towards helping female business owners rebuild and sustain their businesses. In this episode, Caroline tells us all about the different initiatives she has managed to put in...2021-01-2730 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 minWho Run the WorldLebanese History & Women in Academia with Leb Historian Chloe KattarChloe Kattar is a historian, and is currently pursuing a PhD in history at Cambridge University, where she is writing her thesis that analyzes the intellectual history of the Lebanese civil war. Since the start of the Lebanese revolution on October 17th 2019, Chloe’s Instagram page @leb.historian has gained quite the following. Through her posts, she brings a new perspective to the Lebanese political and socio-economical crisis, adding historical parallels and explanations to her reporting. Chloe’s work struck a chord with so many Lebanese because official history books stop the day after the country gained its independence in 1...2021-01-0629 min
Who Run the WorldOur Very Merry Christmas Special | Who Run the TimeAs for many, Christmas 2020 looks a bit different for us - we won’t be traveling to see our families, or going back to Lebanon where we normally spend the holidays. So we thought it would be fun to take a little walk down memory lane and revisit gifts of time’s past. We asked our audience to share with us stories of the best and/or worst gifts they’ve ever received. This week, we took a listen to the voice notes you sent us, read the message you’ve written us, gave our comments, and remembered our own gift...2020-12-2327 min
Who Run the WorldThe Five Languages of Human Connection RERUN | Who Run the TimeThis week we are re-sharing one of our favorite episodes we recorded this year on the 5 love languages - A great listen for this holiday season! With every passing week of social distancing our need for human connection grows, whether we are introverts or extroverts. In this episode, we share how we are getting and giving our dose of connection and care using the five languages of love.We are also running our first ever giveaway. Head to our Instagram page @whoruntheworldpod, follow us, and share with us the best or worst gift you've ever...2020-12-1617 minWho Run the WorldRising from the Dust with Mellow’s Guilda KhouryGuilda Khoury’s concept store Mellow was one of the very first shops to open in Beirut’s design district Mar Mikhael seven years ago. After the August 4th Beirut explosion, which completely shattered Guilda’s store, Mellow was yet again the first to reopen in a ravaged Mar Mikhael. Guilda’s story is one of great bravery, perseverance and hope. She shares with us her emotional journey, telling us why she chose to stay in Beirut, where she gets her motivation from, and reveals the inspiration behind her latest collection, very aptly named Rising from the Dust. Mellow...2020-12-0928 minWho Run the WorldBlu Fiefer on Raising our VoicesBlu Fiefer is a Lebanese-Mexican singer, songwriter, producer, director and pole dancer. We asked Blu to come on as a guest off the heels of her latest release Sint el Ew, which made the rounds on social media, having truly put its finger on the collective Lebanese angst in words that felt real to so many. We discussed everything from her creative process, to her dual identity and how arabic finally made its way into her art, to the power of being yourself and giving others a voice. Don’t forget to follow Blu on @blufiefer and...2020-12-0233 min
Who Run the WorldGetting a Driver's License in Dubai | Who Run the TimeAs holders of Lebanese licenses, we quickly realized that the process of getting a UAE driver license was quite the ordeal. In this episode, we break down our road to driving (pun intended) by comparing and contrasting notes on the different tests we had to take and the colorful instructors we were paired with. It’s been quite the eventful month, so suffice it to say hilarity ensued on the podcast - who knew driving could be so funny. We’d love to hear your journey to driving, whether you just recently got your license, or if it...2020-11-2517 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 WorldWhat’s it like being a Doctor during a Pandemic with Dr. Melhim Abou AlwanIn this episode, we are joined by our second ever male guest: Dr. Melhem Abou Alwan. Melhim tells us what it is like being a doctor in the middle of the pandemic, how his hospital coped under pressure and why he volunteered to be the only doctor in his team to examine COVID patients in the early days of the pandemic. Melhim’s story, like so many frontliner’s stories, is a stark reminder of the severity of the coronavirus, and why it is so important for all of us to practice safe measures until a vaccine is effectively dist...2020-11-1131 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 WorldLéa Hakim on Creating Jobs for LebanonEconomist Léa Hakim joins us from Beirut to talk about how creating jobs will not only help the financial crisis in Lebanon, but also allow people to live with dignity. Léa has dedicated a huge chunk of her life to giving back to her community through a number of initiatives that span across the economic and educational sectors. She truly inspired us with her positive energy and can-do attitude. This is a great conversation to listen to for anyone trying to figure out ways to help Lebanon and make a positive impact. To learn more abo...2020-10-2839 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 minWho Run the WorldLet’s Talk about our Periods with Gael Abou GhannamWe are joined by Dr. Gael Abou Ghannam in a special episode about the female body in all its states. Dr. Gael, whose specialty is gynecology, is known for her Instagram page where she unabashedly talks about the female body, female health and of course all things period. She brings her wisdom to our podcast and enlightens us about everything from period pain to taking the pill, we share stories of the first time we got our periods, and we have a very important conversation about period poverty in Lebanon. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button...2020-10-1428 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 6.2 - Inhabiting the Present with Coach AyoubIn the second part of our conversation with Coach Ayoub, we hand him the reins of our episode. This is definitely an episode of firsts, not only our first male guest, our first 2 part episode, but also the first episode where the topic was hidden from us and we couldn’t come prepared. Join us on an exercise of being in the present. If you can, listen to this episode with a friend or partner, and do the exercises at the same time as us. We promise you it’s worth it. We would love...2020-09-2337 minWho Run the WorldIt’s Been a While: our Month of CopingWe’ve been gone for a while. To be honest, there was a lot happening in the world, and more specifically in our hometown of Beirut. We spent the last month coping with the aftermath of the Beirut blast. In this episode we talk about what the last month and a half has been like, how we each coped with our PTSD and broken hearts. After many conversations, we decided to finally reboot this season of Who Run the World. Even though we don’t know if it’s the right thing to do, we decided to carry on and co...2020-09-1626 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 minWho Run the WorldBeirut - August 2020On August 4 2020 at 6:07 PM Beirut was rocked with an explosion that shattered the entire city. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this is the 3rd biggest explosion in a city in recorded history. Countless lives were lost, hundreds of homes were brought to the ground, and 300,000 people were displaced. Our city, no longer recognizable. As expats, the first day was spent calling friends and family, praying they would pick up, that they were alive. The second day, the only way we knew how to cope was to try and figure out how we could help. Here is our conversation with Farrah...2020-08-0743 min
Who Run the WorldAll about Shawarma with Deep Fried’s Arva AhmedWhen we were on lockdown, one of our rituals was getting drive-through shawarma in Dubai. We lovingly call this tradition: Meshwarma. So we invited our new friend Arva Ahmed to give us her top shawarma recommendations in the city. Arva is the founder of Frying Pan Adventures, a Dubai based Food tour company and Dubai’s resident expert foodie. You can hear more about her food obsessions on her podcast Deep Fried. You can listen to the Deep Fried podcast here, and check out Frying Pan Adventures’s website here. If you want to donate to their Gift...2020-07-2926 min
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 4 - Bonus: 5 Ways to Feel and Express GratitudeFollowing our episode with Claire Harbour on gratitude we sat down with her again to recap the 5 ways to feel and express gratitude. Let us know if these tips are helpful by writing to us sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com and do not forget to follow us on Instagram: @whoruntheworldpod.2020-07-0408 min
Who Run the WorldConversation Starters | Who Run the TimeWe've been quarantined together for the past three months. You'd think we would have lost things to say to each other, but the well never seems to run dry. In this episode we list our favorite conversation starters that have us chatting away all day everyday. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-06-2412 minWho Run the WorldPart 3 - Bonus: 5 Tips for Maintaining Your BalanceFollowing our episode on Balance with Susanne Peltz we sat down with her again to recap the 5 things we've learned about how to maintain a more balanced life. Let us know if these tips are helpful by writing to us sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com and do not forget to follow us on Instagram: @whoruntheworldpod.2020-06-2009 minWho Run the WorldPart 4: On gratitude with Claire HarbourIn part 4 of Who Run the World season 4, we explore our relationship to gratitude and how we’ve been brought up to connect it with guilt. Claire Harbour joins us as our mentor for this episode.Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-06-1338 minWho Run the WorldPart 2 - Bonus: 5 Tips for developing your networksFollowing our episode on Support Networks and Systems with Anita Zielina we sat down to recap the 5 things we've learned about harnessing the power of our networks. 2020-06-0707 min
Who Run the WorldThings We Are Not Doing During Lockdown | Who Run the TimeWe were accused by a friend of sounding overly productive. So this episode we have decided to unveil the list of things we are very not to be doing. Take a listen as we fully embrace the lazy slobs that we are. Here's to looking at you sourdough. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-05-3011 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 min
Who Run the WorldEscaping Reality | Who Run The TimeOne of the ways we've been killing time during quarantine is by escaping reality through the TV we're watching, the books we are reading, the podcasts we are listening to and the games we are playing. In this episode we list and recommend all the things that are helping us forget about the crazy reality we are living through.Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-05-1114 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 WorldWork From Home | Who Run the TimeIn this episode of Who Run the Time we talk about the thing we've been spending the most time on: working from home. We look at how to create a routine and boundaries during our work days, how to network, and how to socialize with our colleagues.If this is a topic you are interested in and want to learn more about check out Marilyn's company website: cosmicentaurs.com. You can also follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-04-2416 min
Who Run the WorldThe Five Languages of Human Connection | Who Run the TimeWith every passing week of social distancing our need for human connection grows, whether we are introverts or extroverts. In this episode, we share how we are getting and giving our dose of connection and care using the five languages of love. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-04-1816 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 min
Who Run the WorldCooking during Lockdown | Who Run the TimeIn this episode of Who Run the Time, we talk about how food and cooking have brought joy to our confined lives while helping us structure our new routines. We list all the dishes we've made over the last two weeks, tell you which ones are our favorites, and give you 5 tips for inviting food into your life. Follow us on @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram and check our website: whoruntheworldpodcast.com.2020-03-2810 min