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NO FOR REALConfidence or Arrogance? Let’s Talk About It | SEASON 9 EP 2 | No For Real PodcastIn this episode of No For Real, Thuraya and Yasmeen dive into the messy truth about how women’s confidence is too often mistaken for arrogance, especially when it’s being judged by men. They get real about their own experiences navigating this double standard and how they’ve learned to hold their ground unapologetically.Then, the girls shift gears and unpack the constant changes in U.S. laws and regulations—why everything feels unstable and what that means for our day-to-day lives.And of course, don’t miss the weekly Oppositions: Thuraya is raving about the Huda Beauty Lip Stain...
2025-07-071h 01
The Intentional EmpireSharene Lee on Halal Insurance, Web3, and Building Faith-Based FintechWhat if the future of Islamic finance wasn’t just halal—but also decentralized, transparent, and community-owned?In this powerful episode of The Intentional Currency Podcast, Yasmeen sits down with Sharene Lee, co-founder of Takadao — the first Web3 Islamic finance company out of Saudi Arabia.Sharene shares how a moment of tragedy inspired her to reimagine what insurance and wealth protection could look like—if we rooted it in faith, tech, and collective care. The result? Takadao, a revolutionary platform that blends blockchain, Islamic values, and ethical wealth building.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Why traditional insurance isn’t Shariah-comp...
2025-06-2432 minNO FOR REALFlipping the Mic: Yasmeen interviews co-host Thuraya | SEASON 8 EP 11 | No For Real PodcastIn this fun and unfiltered episode, Yasmeen puts Thuraya in the hot seat—and she does not hold back. For the first time, she asks the questions no one dared to, leading to an honest, surprising, and entertaining conversation. Tune in for deep thoughts, big laughs, and the best-friend banter we all live for. xoxo
2025-05-1258 minNO FOR REALThuraya interviews co-host Yasmeen | SEASON 8 EP 10 | No For Real PodcastIn this special episode, your hosts, Thuraya and Yasmeen, switch things up! Instead of bringing on a guest, we turn the mics on each other. Thuraya puts Yasmeen in the hot seat with questions she's never asked before—about their friendship, what it’s really like hosting a podcast together and traveling side by sideTune in to this honest, unfiltered, and entertaining conversation between two best friends and co-hosts. xoxT
2025-05-0548 minNO FOR REALIftar conversations, Thuraya turning 30, Yasmeen work trip | SEASON 8 EP 2 | No For Real PodcastIn this episode, Thuraya and Yasmeen have a special Ramadan conversation, breaking their fast with iftar. Thuraya reflects on celebrating her 30th birthday at the stunning Bruno Steel House and what this milestone means. Yasmeen shares the details of her long-anticipated work trip to Virginia, a project she’s been working on for 2.5 years. As they set their Ramadan goals, they discuss discipline, gratitude, and the personal growth that comes with spiritual and career milestones. Grab your iftar plate and tune in!
2025-03-101h 15NO FOR REALNew Year Same Us | SEASON 7 EP 8 | No For Real PodcastIn this special New Year episode, Yasmeen and Thuraya reflect on the past year, revisit their goals, and share exciting new ones. Yasmeen has a heartwarming encounter with a listener while shopping, and Thuraya talks about her first time at the live comedy show Kill Tony, where she steps into her new love for laughs and new experiences.
Join us for a dose of reflection, humor, and fresh inspiration to kickstart your year!
We love you; see you next time.
2025-01-061h 08NO FOR REALsocial media trends vs individuality | SEASON 6 EP 4 | No For Real PodcastIn this podcast episode, Thuraya and Yasmeen dive into the balance between following social media trends and maintaining individuality and personal style. They explore the pressures of conforming to popular trends versus staying true to one's authentic self, especially in a highly visual and fast-paced online world. Yasmeen reflects on her experience visiting her completed project site. She shares the satisfaction and fulfillment that come with seeing the final outcome of a project she worked on. Tune in and listen to the girls chat about it all.
2024-09-0249 min
PIVOT DXBYasmeen Al Naif's PIVOTIts time to turn the tables and welcome Omar Mina in to PIVOT where he interviews the PIVOT host, Yasmeen.They discuss upbringing, culture, work mistakes and much more.Enjoy!
2024-02-0157 minNO FOR REALHot Ones and Chat | Season 2 | No For Real PodcastIn this special episode of this season featuring the Hot Ones Souce, the girls try all ten sauces while chatting about many different things.
Yasmeen surprises the audience for the first time ever being shown in video, now you can finally put a face for Yasmeen's sound.
Tune in, don't miss this special HOT one!
2023-08-141h 06
NO FOR REALTravel expectations | No For Real PodcastThe girls have so much to talk about in this episode;
Yasmeen witnessed something very stranger in the park and she tells us all about it in this episode.
Why do the girls feel that they’re isolated from society lately?
What is up with fungi? Are they taking over the world?
The girls talked about some of their plans for this spring season.
Is it reasonable to travel with expectations or no expectations?
Thuraya has felt that her body is aging.
Recession and why everyth...
2023-03-131h 15
The Loupe PodcastHail Mary ISR - PART 2!If you liked Episode 30: Hail Mary ISR Finale, you'll love this! We have taken the popular Hail Mary episode from 2021, added on the most high-yield clips from all our ISR content released since then, and then put it all in one mega-episode to listen to on the go this week as you're cramming for the Inservice! If you want to skip to the new content only, start at around 1 hour 13 min. Good luck everyone!! Thank you to medical student Sara Kebede @s.a.r.a_nicole for doing all the sound editing for this episode, a...
2023-02-272h 13NO FOR REALThe Girls are ChitchattingThe girls talked about multiple topics in this episode of the podcast. They start the podcast on low energy today, Yasmeen confronts Thuraya about her attitude and Elsie's dad put her to work this week. The girls talk about movies and show they’re watching or planning on watching.
How do content creators use other people and invade their privacy?
Where is Elsie traveling to?
Independence and enjoying your solo moments.
2023-02-201h 02NO FOR REALDump him/her/them 🚩In this episode, the girls talk about red flags in romantic relationships (dating or in a committed relationship), red flags that everyone needs to pay attention to stay out of trouble, and not to waste time with people who are not worth it. Tune in to listen to their experiences with these red flags. Follow the podcast on social media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/noforrealpodcast/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/noforrealpodcast TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@noforrealpodcast Follow Thuraya: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thurayaaltai/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@UCHARsaqr-9O0wpAtjNpCVUw Follow Elsie: Instagram- https://www.in...
2023-02-061h 04The Loupe PodcastISR AnesthesiaThis episode continues Season 1, In Service Review, where we cover key topics in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery pertinent to the yearly Plastic Surgery In-Service exam for residents.Your host for this episode is Dr. Yasmeen Byrnes @yasmeenbyrnes with guest host, medical student Malory Alexis @malorymichelle. Here they review the topic of anesthesia as it relates to plastic surgery, including general anesthetics, local anesthetics, high yield regional blocks, and other key facts that have been previously tested on the In-Service. A special thank you to DJ Warfield, MD, for advice and help with content e...
2023-02-0627 minNO FOR REALInsecuritiesIn this episode, the girls talk about their insecurities including physical appearance, emotional (being sensitive or fearful) and personality (being childish or not confident with your identity.) Being aware of other's insecurities by being emotionally intelligent. How to not project your own insecurities on people. How to overcome your insecurities.
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2023-01-301h 11The Loupe PodcastISR Gender Affirming SurgeryThis episode continues Season 1, In Service Review, where we cover key topics in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery pertinent to the yearly Plastic Surgery In-Service exam for residents.Your host for this episode is Dr. Zain Aryanpour @zaryanpour with guest hosts, medical students Caitlyn Belza @cbelza and Anika Kim @anikayurii. Here they review gender affirming surgery, including WPATH guidelines, preoperative evaluation, various transfeminine and transmasculine surgeries, and other key facts that have been previously tested on the In-Service. Production and design by Co-Founder Greta Davis, MD @greta_davis . Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD...
2023-01-2329 minThe Loupe PodcastISR Tissue ExpansionThis episode continues Season 1, In Service Review, where we cover key topics in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery pertinent to the yearly Plastic Surgery In-Service exam for residents.Your host for this episode is Dr. Yasmeen Byrnes @yasmeenbyrnes with guest host, medical student Yelissa Navarro @yeli.med. Here they review tissue expansion, including physiology, tissue expander types, common uses, and other key facts that have been previously tested on the In-Service. Thank you to Dr. Emma Dahmus @emmadahmus for help with content editing. Production and design by our Co-Founder Greta Davis, MD @greta_davis . M...
2023-01-1624 minThe Loupe PodcastISR Update!Welcome back to Season 1, Inservice Review! Hosts Drs. Morgan Martin @morganmartinmd and Yasmeen Byrnes @yasmeenbyrnes are dropping this quick update to say hello and tell us about some upcoming brand new Inservice Review content. Stay tuned!Production and design by Co-Founder Greta Davis, MD @greta_davis . Music was produced by Alec Fisher, MD @alechfishermdFollow us on Instagram @theloupepodcast to see visual supplements for all our episodes https://linktr.ee/Theloupepodcast
2023-01-0903 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:30 Season FinaleIn the season finale of the Podcast, just a small check-in for the final episode and I want to say thank you to all my listeners and supporters who have turned into my podcast for the past four seasons. Thank you for listening in and I can't wait to see what season 5 has to bring to the table.
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2022-04-2204 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep 29: Black Women's Portrayed in AnimeIn today's podcast episode, I'll be discussing Black Women's Portray in Anime the right way.
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2022-04-1520 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:28 How media portrays black peopleIn today's podcast episode, I'm going to be discussing how the media industry today is portraying black people.
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2022-04-0820 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 27 Black Girl Cartoon CharactersIn today's podcast, I will be talking about a few black cartoon characters that we all can relate to.
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2022-04-0109 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:26 Body PositiveIn today's episode, I'm going to be discussing body positivity with the icon that started it all Ashley Graham.
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2022-03-2507 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:25 Whitney Houston Impact on the Music IndustryIn today's podcast for melanin March, I'm going to be talking about the impact Whitney Houston had on the music industry.
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2022-03-1809 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 24 Lupita Nyong'oIn Today's podcast for the new segment Melanie March, I will be talking about the lovely actress, Lupita Nyong'o.
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2022-03-1112 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Ep:23 Angela BassettIn today's podcast episode I will be talking about the iconic actress Angela Bassett.
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2022-03-0413 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Episode 22: Black CreatorIn today's podcast, I'm going to be talking about black content creators and the role they seem to be represented in social media.
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2022-02-2512 min
The Loupe PodcastISR InjectablesThis episode continues Season 1, In Service Review, where we cover key topics in the field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery pertinent to the yearly Plastic Surgery In-Service exam for residents. Your Host for this episode is Dr. Morgan Martin only with Guest Host Dr. Yasmeen Byrnes @yasmeenbyrnes ! Here they review in depth everything about injectables that could be tested on the in-service exam including all the content tested since 2017. Co-Founder and Host Morgan Martin MD @morganmartinmd Production, design, and editing by our Co-Founder Greta Davis MD @greta_davis Music was pro...
2022-02-2325 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:21 Sidney PoitierIn today's podcast episode I'm going to be talking about the life of Sidney Poitier. The first black African American Man to win an academy award.
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2022-02-1816 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Ep: 20 Andre Leon-TalleyIn today's podcast, I'm going to talk about the great fashion Icon that left us too soon. Andre Leon Talley will be missed.
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2022-02-1113 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Episode 19: Maya Angelou on the quarterToday, on the podcast, I'll be talking about Maya Angelou is the first African-American woman to be featured on the quarter.
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2022-02-0408 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Ep:18 Poem SessionsToday, on the podcast, I'm going to be reading some of my poems to you guys, so I hope you enjoy them.
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2022-01-2809 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:17 Broadway MusicalsToday on the podcast, I will be discussing Broadway Musicals and why we fell in love with the entertaining art form in the first place.
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2022-01-2110 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep:16 New Years ResolutionsToday on the podcast, I'm going to be discussing New Year Resolutions that some of us can either complete or fail at trying.
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2022-01-1411 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Ep 15: The Marvel PhaseSpoiler Warning: If you haven't seen the entire MCU Films, please don't listen to this podcast if you haven't. Today on the podcast I'll be talking about the MCU timeline.
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2022-01-0722 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 14-Mental Health CheckIn today's podcast, we are just going to have a nice chat and do a mental health check and see how everyone is doing out there. Before 2021 comes to end and we welcome 2022.
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2021-12-3112 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Ep 13 Dead by Daylight discussionIn today's episode on the podcast, I will be talking about the loved cult classic horror video game Dead by Daylight
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2021-12-2423 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep 12: Representations in Film and MediaIn today's podcast, I'll be discussing What exactly is Media & Film Representations? It is important to understand representation, though truly understanding the depth of a seemingly simple concept can be tough. We’re going to take you through some of the basic concepts of media representation and its importance, both to underserved communities and to our society at large. The definition: In media studies, representation is the way aspects of society, such as gender, age, or ethnicity, are presented to audiences.
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2021-12-1721 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 11 Black Girl NerdToday, on the podcast, I'm going to be discussing what does it mean to be a Black Girl Nerd. The common definition of when you look up the term is Black nerds, aka “blerds,” is a way to describe African-American intellectuals in a time when it's finally cool to be something other than an athlete or rapper. Blerd describes people of color who enjoy things nerdy and geek regardless of gender, skin tone, sexuality, etc. ... Blerd is simply shorthand for black nerds.
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2021-12-1020 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep 10: Pokémon Lore and LegendsToday I'm going back to the classic and talking about the OG anime franchise in both shows and video games history Pokemon. Where I'll be discussing the fact about Legendaries Pokemon and discuss the most mysterious and fascinating Pokémon in the franchise, and a large part of that is their compelling and intriguing lore.
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2021-12-0318 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep 9: Assassin Creed FranchiseToday I'm talking about the massive franchise known as the Assassin Creed Franchise, make of every Assassin's Creed game, from the first to Valhalla, from Pirates to Revolutions? Which is considered to be the best? Based on a unique premise, Assassin's Creed successfully combines historical fiction and action-adventure to create an open world extravaganza that keeps pushing boundaries, taking players into increasingly enveloping and engaging scenarios.
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2021-11-2616 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep 8: Thanksgiving Films to watch with the familyToday on the podcast, I will be giving a list of thanksgiving films to watch with your family or friends to prepare for the festive holidays that are often looked over so much and I hope everyone has a lovely thanksgiving. It’s Thanksgiving Day, and you’re full as hell, sitting at the table, looking at everyone around you. You notice there are two types of people: Those who want to take a long snooze on the couch, and those who somehow have the energy to do something else after gobbling down on the turkey and pumpkin pie. Luck...
2021-11-1912 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 7 Why Do We Loved to be Scared?Today, on Episode 7 of the podcast, I'll be discussing. Why do we love being scared, consistent with the description above, when we get scared, our bodies will go into fight, flight, or freeze mode; but, even though we are cognitively lazy, our brains are good at what they do — so, if we are in a setting where we get a “safe” fright (e.g. watching a horror film, visiting a haunted house, or playing a scary video game) our brains will quickly evaluate the situation and tell us that we’re free from risk. Our bodies calm and many of us su...
2021-11-1216 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 EP: 6 Lara CroftToday, I'm going to be discussing the most recognizable female heroine in video games and several live-action movies the lovely Lara Croft.
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2021-11-0515 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 5 Halloween Costume Appropriation vs AppreciationToday on the podcast, I'm going to dive into the discussion of Cultural Appropriation on Halloween: When Costumes Become Harmful
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2021-10-2905 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 4 DragonFableToday, on the podcast, I'm to be talking about the popular RPG DragonFable is a free-to-play, online, browser-based, single-player, fantasy, a role-playing game developed by Artix Entertainment. Let's dive into the podcast and land in the lore of Dragonfable where a fun fantasy adventure awaits us.
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2021-10-2210 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS4:Episode 3: Tip of Successful First Day on the JobToday, on the podcast going to be discussing the top tens tips on being successful on the first day on the job.
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2021-10-1513 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 Ep: 2 Overcoming ChallengesToday on Episode 2 of the podcast, I'm going to be discussing overcoming challenges in our life.
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2021-10-0810 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4: Episode 1: Owning Two DogsToday, on the first episode of Season 4. I'm going to discussing the benefits and joy of owning two fur babies.
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2021-10-0110 min
Melanin Girl ProblemSeason 4 TrailerThis is the trailer drop for season 4 of Melanin Girl Problem Podcast. I would like to thank everyone for their love and support for tuning in and listen in to the topic that I discuss with everyone. I couldn't have done it without you.
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2021-09-2400 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Final Student AmbassadorsIt's the season 3 finale of my podcast and today, I'm going to talk about being student ambassadors.
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2021-08-1311 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 29 Life After CollegeToday, on the Podcast. I'm going to be discussing the facts about life after college.
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2021-08-0608 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3:Episode 28: Summer Fashion For My Black QueensToday, I'm going to be talking about summer fashion trends and ideas for my Black Queens to update their wardrobe and slay in style.
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2021-07-3011 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 27 Women roles representations in Video GamesToday, I'm going to discuss the role of Women's role representations in Video Games.
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2021-07-2327 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3:Episode 26 Summer Board GamesToday, I will be talking about summer board games
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2021-07-1618 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3:Episode 25 Nostalgic 90's cartoonToday, I'm going to discuss everyone's childhood favorite pastime, childhood 90 cartoons.
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2021-07-0917 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 24 Static ShockToday I'm going to be discussing my favorite childhood television show, Static Shock and how this show was way ahead of it time.
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2021-07-0209 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 23: 10 Black SuperheroToday, on the podcast I'm going to be talking about the ten superhero before Black Panther.
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2021-06-2510 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3:Episode 22 The Falcon and the Winter SoldierToday, on the podcast I'll be talking about another great MCU series of The Falcon and the Winter Solider and a spoiler warning will be issue in this podcast.
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2021-06-1810 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3:Episode 21 WandaVision Sitcom References-Spoiler Warning!Today, on the podcast. I'm going to be talking about the sitcom references that I notice or saw on the MCU series of WandaVision if you have not seen this series. Click out of this podcast and watch the series and then come back to the podcast because I don't want to spoiler anything for anybody.
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2021-06-1120 min
We've Lost the PlotMaking Big MovesYasmeen’s solo this week! Listen (or don’t, she won’t know) as she details her reasoning behind moving abroad, spends WAY too much time describing a fish blanket & tries not to cry at being alone.
2021-06-1033 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3 Episode 20 Orleans Book ReviewToday on the podcast I'm going to be reading a little expert on the book called Orleans.
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2021-06-0409 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 19 Legendborn book reviews📖Today on the podcast I'll be talking about, one of my favorite books that I read. I'm going to be talking about legend born and how this book had me on the edge of my seat.
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2021-05-2806 minWe've Lost the PlotPlots on Plots on PlotsYou would think that buying a movie ticket and walking to your seat in the theatre would be a fairly straightforward process -- not for us. Join us as we discuss our Dunkirk disaster, the films we love and hate, and all the times we've (mostly Yasmeen) have cried during a film. What we're trying to say is our entire personalities are based on films.
2021-05-2347 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 18-Webtoon ComicToday, on the podcast
I'm going to be talking about, my hobbies in reading webtoon comics and telling you my lovely listeners some of the comics that I've been reading lately.
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2021-05-2109 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 17 summer filmsToday on the podcast, I'll be discussing my thought about summer films.
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2021-05-1406 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Ep 16: PetsToday on the podcast I'm going to be talking about our lovely pet companions.
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2021-05-0708 min
Melanin Girl ProblemS3: Episode 15-Support SystemToday on the podcast, I'm going to be talking about my support system. When I decided to start my podcast in the first place.
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2021-04-3006 min
The Empowerment SessionYasmeen on Dish with DinaThis week, we have a special treat! Dina interviews Yasmeen on her show “Dish with Dina!” In this episode, join us on a journey where you’ll learn more about the origins of our collaboration, more about Yasmeen’s professional endeavors which have taken her all over the world, and more about the role that food has played throughout our lifetime voyages!
2021-03-091h 12The Empowerment SessionIs the Juggling Act Worth It?This week, Yasmeen and Dina dive into the idea of juggling multiple revenue streams by way of being an independent freelancer, a content creator, and other non-conventional ways of obtaining income. We ask the question of whether it’s worth it to do so, compare it to the more traditional route, and suggest some ways to handle the juggling act if you decide to do it.
Resources for this episode: Entrepreneur vs. Employee: Which is Better? https://www.risinginnovator.com/2020/03/entrepreneur-vs-employee-which-is-better/ Employee Mindset vs. Entrepreneur Mindset https://medium.com/tilicholabs/employee-mindset-vs-entrepreneur-mindset-97a8210cfa1d 27 Passive Income Qu...
2021-03-0125 minThe Empowerment SessionGet in the game and play to win!In this last episode of our February Financial Awareness series, Yasmeen and Dina focus on Strategy #3 in “Secrets of Six Figure Women”, Get in the Game. Which game are you playing and what does it take to stay on the field? Should you bench yourself? Do you just need a time out? Find out in this episode! Resources for this episode: “Secrets of Six Figure Women” by Barbara Stanny. If you like this episode, or have comments, questions or suggestions for future topics, please use this link: https://forms.gle/ib8gtSLUQUVot11Y9
2021-02-2221 minThe Empowerment SessionWhat does it mean to be powerful? The Whys Behind Getting to Six FiguresIn part 3 of our February Financial Awareness Series, Dina and Yasmeen do a deep dive into the concept of power as it’s discussed in the last chapter of Barbara Stanny’s book. Learn, grow, and discover your “whys” with us on this financial empowerment journey. Resources for this episode: “Secrets of Six Figure Women” by Barbara Stanny. If you like this episode, or have comments, questions or suggestions for future topics, please use this link: https://forms.gle/ib8gtSLUQUVot11Y9
2021-02-1525 minThe Empowerment SessionIntrinsic vs. Extrinsic GoalsThis week Dina and Yasmeen talk about the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic goals and what’s behind setting them. If you’re still trying to shape your 2021 to empower yourself in the best way possible, listen to this episode! Resources in this episode: How Setting Intrinsic Goals Can Transform Your Mindset https://www.hustleescape.com/intrinsic-goals/; Why Setting Intrinsic Goals Can Make You Happier https://www.lifehack.org/404032/why-setting-intrinsic-goals-can-make-you-happier; Differences of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation https://www.verywellmind.com/differences-between-extrinsic-and-intrinsic-motivation-2795384. If you liked this episode, or have comments, questions or suggestions for future topics, please use this link: https://forms...
2021-01-1818 minThe Empowerment SessionA Focus on Positive Accomplishments in 2020This week, Yasmeen and Dina recap their accomplishments in 2020 and encourage listeners to do the same! If you like this episode, or have comments, questions or suggestions for future topics, please use this link: https://forms.gle/ib8gtSLUQUVot11Y9
2020-12-2825 min
The Student Spotlight PodcastSeason 2 of the Student Spotlight Podcast!Welcome to Season 2 (sophomore year)!!! The Student Spotlight is a podcast that explores the highs and lows of student life with guests and the host, Yasmeen, a psychology/computer science student at the University of Toronto. This podcast aims to help the student community connect more through stories. By starting conversations with students about their lives so far, we can each test-trial a pathway and learn from others (outside of the classroom)! To join the community: follow us @thestudentspotlight on Instagram, @thestudentspot in Twitter, and join our Discord Server @ https://discord.gg/2HyVPfGTQR. Cue the Spotlight!
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2020-11-0100 min
Yasmeen's LIU Grammar ClassClass IntroductionsWelcome to Yasmeen's Intermediate Grammar Class Podcast! In this week’s episode, our class tells us a bit about themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ygrammarclass/message
2020-09-2909 min
The Student Spotlight PodcastWelcome to The Student Spotlight!✨The Student Spotlight is a podcast that explores the highs and lows of student life with your host, Yasmeen (Brain) Hmaidan, a psychology, computer science, math student at the University of Toronto. Because there's nothing better than starting conversations with students about their lives so far because through stories, we connect.
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2020-08-0602 minThe Empowerment SessionDiminishing Mind ClutterThis week, find out about Dina’s 6 tips for decluttering your mind, while Yasmeen shares her personal decluttering practices. Resources mentioned in this episode: Books: 1- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 2- The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F@*k by Sarah Knight. Meditation Apps: Insight Timer, Calm, Omvana. If you like this episode, or have comments, questions or suggestions for future topics, please use this link: https://forms.gle/ib8gtSLUQUVot11Y9
2020-08-0233 minThe Empowerment SessionGetting to Know Us: What is an Empowerment Session?In this episode, Yasmeen and Dina talk about what you can expect as a listener of “The Empowerment Session,” and how our friendship developed into a professional and personal support system that led to the creation of this podcast. Let’s get empowered!
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Book: "The One Thing" by Gary Keller https://www.the1thing.com/
Book: "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod https://miraclemorning.com/books/
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2020-06-2425 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahManifest Urban Arts Festival: WCRX Senior Spotlights feat. Izzy E.Welcome to the final episode of this show!Today we will be skip the news and our social media moments to bring you the stories of graduating Columbia College Chicago seniors for the Manifest Urban Arts Festival. If you want to check out this year’s online festival head over to manifest.colum.edu.Thank you to Madelena Primini, Michael Filek, Josie Whisman and Mahnoor Syed for guesting on this episode.A very special thank you to Matt Cunningham.Th...
2020-05-151h 00
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahAnother Graduation, A Plan to Reopen Illinois, Corgis, Hijab-Friendly Fashion and Murder HornetsToday on the show we bring you up to date on some of the news stories you may have missed in your feed this week from Chicago, the state and beyond. We discuss another amazing digital commencement opportunity for high school seniors, Illinois’ and Chicago’s new plans for reopening, Corgis and how you can now listen in to Supreme Court case hearings for the first time. After that Yasmeen brings you an interview with Danya Marou, a 2019 Columbia College Chicago fashion design alumnus, who is launching her debut clothing line centered around modest hijab friendly fashion. L...
2020-05-0848 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahA New 2020 Candidate, Oprah at Graduation, French Fried Potatoes, “Part of Me” Doc and How to Cope with the CrisisToday on the show we bring you up to date on some of the news stories you may have missed in your feed this week from Chicago and beyond. We dive into what is happening in the 2020 race for the White House including a new candidate who just joined the race, a special baby’s arrival across the pond and how there is some Hope on the horizon for grads missing out on in person commencement ceremonies. After that Yasmeen bring you an interview with Nick Forsythe where they discuss his new film Part of Me in which he do...
2020-05-0153 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahIllinois COVID-19 Update, Ramadan, Tips from a CPS Teacher, and Janet BlackwellThis week on In the Loop, we have a big update from our home state of Illinois concerning new COVID-19 rules for going out to the store or pharmacy. We also talk new COVID-19 symptoms you should be aware of and the beginning of Ramadan.Yasmeen interviews a teacher from Chicago Public Schools about how he is coping with teaching math from home, and Louise talks with singer-songwriter Janet Blackwell about her new EP “Énouement,” how to stay creative while trapped inside four walls and how not to beat yourself up if you’re not as productive as you...
2020-04-2552 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahMask Mandates, 2020’s Presumptive Nominee, Careers after Coronavirus and Online MuseumsIn this week’s show, Louise and Yasmeen discuss how the 2020 race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination fell came down to one last week, how some places around the country are mandating the use of face coverings in public and how animals are benefiting from us staying at home. Yasmeen speaks with the Columbia College Chicago Career Center about how graduating seniors can navigate the job market amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and Louise speaks with the Chicago Field Museums’s Chief Curiosity Correspondent and host of YouTube’s “The Brain Scoop” about how we can support our museums during this crisi...
2020-04-1858 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahFollowing the Illinois 3rd Congressional Democratic Primary with Isabella and LouiseSpecial Episode! On March 17th, 2020, Illinois residents will go out to vote in primaries, but there is a lot more on the ballot than just who will be the presidential nominee. One of the most competitive races this year is happening in the Southwest neighborhoods and suburbs of Chicago. There, incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski is fighting to defend his seat in congress against an old progressive rival from 2018, Marie Newman, and two other candidates who are all trying to oust him. Listen in as host Louise Netz and contributing reporter Isabella Eliopulos take you...
2020-03-1607 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahCoronavirus Updates, Democratic Presidential Primary, the Bachelor, Fake News and Toilet PaperIt's been a crazy week here on the Columbia College Chicago campus and in the world. #EverythingsCancelled. We give you an update on the coronavirus response at Columbia and beyond and on what's going in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Yasmeen talks "The Bachelor" finale with Stephanie Strock, and Louise talks with Alexandra Yetter about her recent op-ed "It's Time to Get Over Fake News Phobia."Follow us on social media @WCRXFM and use #IntheLooponCRX
2020-03-1300 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahBonus Episode: Chicago Visual Artist Emma Moss with Louise NetzWelcome to a special bonus episode of In the loop with Louise and Yasmeen. This last week we interviewed Chicago artistEmma Moss about the signage and art she makes for businesses around town. There was so much great stuff that we discussed that didn't fit into the hour, but we couldn't bare to leave it to rot on our desktop. We talked movie adaptations of musicals, mermaids and pigeons with thumbs for feet and the time she did a performance art piece where she baked loaves of bread children and then feasted on them with her...
2020-03-0740 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahSuper Tuesday, Palestine in America, Sign Design and Elementary School ThrowbacksThis week on In the Loop with Louise and Yasmeen, we update you on Super Tuesday, coronavirus in Chicago, Nashville tornadoes and a certain furniture store closing its doors. Yasmeen speaks with Columbia College Chicago alumnus Nader Ihmoud about the creation of his magazine that highlights Palestinian-American voices, Palestine in America (@PalestineinAmerica). You'll also hear Louise's discussion with Chicago artist Emma Moss (@mishemma on instagram) about how handmade art signage impacts local businesses and the community. Don't forget to stick around to the end to find out what Louise and Yasmeen's social media sensations were...
2020-03-0753 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahKobe Bryant Memorial, Bacon, South Carolina Primary and the BachelorIn this week's episode of In the Loop wit Louise Netz and Yaseen Sheikah, we talk the Milwaukee massacre, the Kobe Bryant memorial in LA, Katherine Johnson, and Dunkin' Donut's new menu item. Isabella Eliopulos and Louise discuss their upcoming trip to South Carolina for the democratic primary, and Yasmeen and Olivia Delon discuss their predictions for upcoming episodes of the Bachelor. Louise and Yasmeen also leave you with their favorite social media moments of the week. A special thank you to Isabella Eliopulos and Oliva Delon for this weeks episode!
2020-02-2754 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahNevada Democratic Debate, Xenophobia and the Coronavirus, and the Two Old Guys in the BalconyThis week on In the Loop, Yasmeen brings us an update on the biggest news that happened this week, Louise talks with Nick Forsythe of the Columbia Chronicle and Anna Lee Ackermann about how coronavirus is fueling discrimination in the US and both hosts share their favorite moments on social media from the week.Special thanks to Nick Forsythe and Anna Lee Ackermann. You can find Nick's article online at www.columbiachronicle.com
2020-02-2153 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahNew Hampshire Primary, Orgasm Faces and Indigo FloodThis week on In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen Sheikah, we catch you up on the biggest stories of the week, interview the creators of the article "The Big O," and talk to guitarist and vocalist Hannah Pope of the Chicago band Indigo Flood.
2020-02-1453 min
In the Loop with Louise Netz and Yasmeen SheikahWelcome to our show! 1-31-20In this introduction episode to In the Loop, Louise and Yasmeen introduce you to who they are, the team at the Columbia Chronicle and Louise interviews Professor Sheila Baldwin on the importance of Black History Month in Chicago.
2020-02-1453 min
Melanin Girl ProblemThe Melanin Girl Problem PodcastWelcome to Melanin Girl Problem podcast my name is Yasmeen Owens and I'm going to share with you the problems, struggle and fun that Melanin Girl go through on a daily basis. Tune in every Friday to found out what I have to tell you!
2019-05-3100 min
Melanin Girl ProblemThe Melanin Girl Problem PodcastWelcome to Melanin Girl Problem podcast my name is Yasmeen Owens and I'm going to share with you the problems, struggle and fun that Melanin Girl go through on a daily basis. Tune in every Friday to found out what I have to tell you!
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2019-05-3100 min
Yasmeen Explains It AllEpisode 2: Why it's important to be your Child's Advocate.Hey Yasmeen here and we're back with another episode.......I felt less nervous this time. This time we are talking about how and why parent advocacy is important! I hope you find these tips useful!
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2018-05-0632 min
Yasmeen Explains It AllAbout me!/ Awareness is key!!!!Hi! my name is Yasmeen Nicole and thank you for listening to the first episode of the Geekynaturalmom podcast! In this episode, I'm talking about bringing awareness to Autism. Also, talk a little bit about my life and how I felt when my children were diagnosed with ASD. I was a little nervous!! eeeek!! My apologies for the background noise, that's mom life for ya! lol!
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