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Welcome to Community in Arabic podcast; with Malek & Anwar - the podcast celebrating successful Arabs in North America. Join us as we bring you the stories of inspiring Arabs who have made it big in various fields, from business to arts, science, and technology. In each episode, we sit down with a prominent Arab guest and have a fun and informative conversation about their life, career, and the challenges they faced along the way. You'll hear their personal stories, Immigration journey and learn from their experiences and success. So, whether you're an Arab or simply interested in learning more about the community, "Community in Arabic" is the podcast for you. Tune in to our conversational, informative, and fun episodes with Malek and Anwar, and join us in celebrating the success of Arabs in North America.

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United States

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Welcome to Community in Arabic podcast; with Malek & Anwar - the podcast celebrating successful Arabs in North America. Join us as we bring you the stories of inspiring Arabs who have made it big in various fields, from business to arts, science, and technology. In each episode, we sit down with a prominent Arab guest and have a fun and informative conversation about their life, career, and the challenges they faced along the way. You'll hear their personal stories, Immigration journey and learn from their experiences and success. So, whether you're an Arab or simply interested in learning more about the community, "Community in Arabic" is the podcast for you. Tune in to our conversational, informative, and fun episodes with Malek and Anwar, and join us in celebrating the success of Arabs in North America.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Lena ElKhatib- A conversation about relationships and sex therapy

7/23/2023
Lena is a relational therapist, specifically trained and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and certified in Sex Therapy. In addition to clinical work, Lena is an Adjunct Faculty at Adler University, teaching Sex Therapy to Master’s level students and conducting workshops for other clinicians looking to enhance their Sex Therapy skills and competence working with Muslim clients around sex & sexuality. Topics covered in Episode: 1- About Lena . 2- Lena's immigration journey. 3- Individual therapy 4- Relationship therapy 5- Sex therapy 6- Advice for Arab immigrants looking to build a meaningful life Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communiteainarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinArabic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityinarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:01:09:14

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Leila Muhaizen | Founder & CEO of Baklava App - A conversation about love, dating and friendships.

4/27/2023
Leila is the founder & CEO of Baklava App, a dating app that launched on December 31, 2020. Baklava is the first and only social app for all Arabs from all walks of life. Topics covered in Episode: 1- About Leila. 2- Leila's immigration journey. 3- Founding Baklava and growing the company. 4- The five stigmas associated with dating apps. 5- Future goals & projects. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:44:24

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Sherif Nessim- A conversation about venture capital, emerging markets and perseverance.

4/2/2023
Sherif Nessim is an Egyptian immigrant with an engineering background and the founder of Jedar Capital, a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage startups in the MENA region, Africa, and other emerging markets. Topics covered in Episode: 1- About Sherif 2- Sherif's Background and immigration journey. 3 - Vision and mission of Jedar Capital 4 - Opportunities for investing in start-ups in the MENA region and other emerging markets. 6 - Challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur. 7 - Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:51:28

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Omar Offendum, a live interview and performance.

4/2/2023
Omar @Offendum is a rapper/poet based in New York. Known for his unique blend of Hip-Hop & Arabic poetry, he has been featured on prominent world news outlets, lectured at several prestigious academic institutions, and helped raise millions of dollars for various humanitarian relief groups. Offendum was named a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow for 2018 / 2019. Topics covered in Episode: 1- About Omar. 2- Omar's immigration journey. 3- Omar's projects and music. 4- Performance. 5- About Little Syria. 6- Future goals & projects. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:01:03:53

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Dr. Hanadie Yousef - Co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics talks about science & entrepreneurship

3/3/2023
Dr. Hanadie Yousef is a Palestinian-American molecular and cell biologist and co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics, a biotech startup specializing in age-related diseases and their therapeutics. Topics covered in Episode: 1- About Hanadie 2- Hanadie's immigration journey. 3- The vision and mission of Juvena Therapeutics 4- Raising $50+ MM and the challenges of being an entrepreneur 5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:53:16

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Diana Abouali - A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab Americans

1/25/2023
Diana Abouali is the director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM). She worked in higher education and the museum and cultural heritage sectors in the United States, Palestine, and Jordan. Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Diana Abouali. 2- Diana's immigration & work journey. 3- The vision and mission of the Arab American National Museum. 4- How the museum addresses and incorporates diverse Arab perspectives and voices. 5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:50:20

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Sara Sabry - The first Arab & Egyptian woman in space

1/9/2023
Sara Sabry is the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman in space and the founder of Deep Space Initiative. She is a mechanical and biomedical engineer. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aerospace at the University of North Dakota. Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Sara. 2- Sara's training journey. 3- New Shepard space flight mission, preparation, and the day of. 4- Deep Space Initiative. 5- Future goals & projects Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:01:06:07

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Ronnie Malley - A conversation about music, culture and representation.

12/19/2022
Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian American multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, producer, and educator. Topics covered in this episode: Ronnie's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoatQBijbtDhgYHS6L4sq5g Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:51:40

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Dr. Esam Alkhawaga - A deep dive into the psychology of Arab Immigrants

11/15/2022
Dr. Esam Alkhawaga is an Egyptian American Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer based in Dayton, Ohio. Topics covered in this episode: 1- About Dr. Esam AlKhawaga 2- Immigration journey 3- Future goals 4- Personal growth 5- Fear of Immigration 6- Racism & Arabs 7- Imposter Syndrome 8- How to overcome failure 9- How to belong to your new society 10- Dignity & Ethics between the West and the Arab World. Dr. Esam Alkhawaga's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ealkhawaga Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:59:40

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Reinventing Yourself - Bassem Youssef

5/27/2021
A conversation about immigration, culture, belonging and tackling a new reality with Bassem Youssef. Bassem is an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host, who hosted El-Bernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.com Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:47:05

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Civic Engagement and Representation - Maya Berry

5/12/2021
How do community organizers help shape and structure Arab immigrant communities in the US and Canada? A conversation about civic engagement and representation with Maya Berry, The Executive Director of the @arabamericaninstitute. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.com Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:34:49

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Non-verbal Communication - Don Khoury

5/2/2021
Are you an effective communicator? What is your body language saying? How does nonverbal communication affect business leaders and politicians? Don Khoury answers all those questions in this interview. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Website: www.communiteainarabic.com Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:24:37

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How To Start A Business - Donna Khalife

4/25/2021
What are the challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur? How to fundraise and start a business? We discuss these topics and more with Donna Khalife, an Arab Immigrant, entrepreneur, founder of Surprise Ride and winner on Shark Tank. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.com Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:37:10

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Arab Women Empowerment - Rama Chakaki

4/22/2021
In this episode of CommuniTEA in Arabic Season 2, we chat with Rama Chakaki, COO of aixplain, inc. and founder of EdSeed. We will chat with her about women empowerment, Artificial Intelligence, immigration, and more. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: www.communiteainarabic.com Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:32:25

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Season 2 Trailer

4/19/2021
We're excited to announce season 2 of CommuniTEA in Arabic sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label during Ramadan! Thanks to all of you, season 1 was a great success; that is why in this season, we will highlight the fantastic stories of thought leaders and experts and discuss topics that are important to YOU. Tune in for a season full of inspiring, empowering, and impactful stories. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:01:56

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Dr. Hassan Nemeh - Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System.

1/2/2021
We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Hassan Nemeh. Dr. Nemeh is the Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Nemeh finished his residency at Wright State University, and fellowship in Heart Transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Nemeh performed the first double lung transplant in patient after vaping related injury. (https://www.henryford.com/news/2020/0...) Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad. Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/ Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:32:40

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Fady Chamoun - Founder of Aladdin's Eatery

12/30/2020
We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Fady Chamoun. Meet Fady Chamoun, Founder of Aladdin's Eatery, a Mediterranean food chain in the Midwest. Fady started his journey in the US in 1972 as a teenage student in engineering at the University of Michigan, working at a Little Caesar’s pizza restaurant to help pay for his education. He grew a passion for that business and in 1994, he and his wife Sally launched their Lebanese restaurant, the @Aladdin’s Eatery, which has become a Lebanese empire today. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad. Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/ Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:26:23

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Alexander Harik - Co-founder & CEO of Zesty Z - Making the world more flavorful.

12/27/2020
We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Alexander Harik. Meet Alexander Harik, Co-founder and CEO of Zesty Z. In 2017, Alexander and his mother launched Zesty Z in Brooklyn. They had no background in food, but wanted to create a modern Mediterranean brand to share the flavors and cultures from the region. Their first products were innovative condiments that blended Za'atar and olive oil. ​They had a national recognition and expanded their offerings to popcorn​ and seasonings. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad. Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/ Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:35:43

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Nabil Karabetian - Founder of Tazah Brand - an entrepreneur who's story is the embodiment of the American Dream.

12/12/2020
We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Nabil Karabetian Meet Nabil Karabetian, founder and CEO of Karabetian Imports & Distribution. Nabil is the embodiment of the American dream, he started from the bottom and built one of the biggest and most reputable Arabic food import & distribution companies in American. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad. Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/ Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:35:50

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The Canadian Arabic Orchestra - Combining the western and eastern musical worlds.

12/9/2020
We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label. In this episode, we chat with Canadian Arabic Orchestra (CAO) The Canadian Arabic Orchestra was founded with the idea of combining the Western and Eastern musical worlds, and creating fusion music that combined Western and Eastern musical elements. the orchestra registered as a not for profit organization and located in Toronto, Canada. Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad. Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/ Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube: https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. Website: https://communityinarabic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...

Duration:00:33:50