We explore the life and mission of Amad Elzayat, known as Haj Emo, a community leader, philanthropist, retired Wayne County Sheriff's deputy, and founder of the Amity Foundation in Dearborn.

Amad shares what it meant to grow up in the South End of Dearborn in the 1970s, a close-knit neighborhood where everyone looked out for one another and the struggles of those around him shaped who he became. He reflects on his father working three jobs with no social services, the village mentality that raised him, and how a little girl on a school bus with worn out shoes sparked the creation of one of the community's most trusted foundations. From feeding families during Ramadan to building hospitals and funding education in Lebanon, sending medical supplies to Yemen, and providing over a thousand tents in Gaza, Amad breaks down what it truly means to give and why he believes charity is not about the money but about how you give it. He also opens up about his fears for the youth in Dearborn, what Lebanon means to him, and why one word defines this community above all others: resilient.

This episode continues the conversation: real stories, meaningful transformation, and perspectives that inspire.

Charity is not always money. Sometimes it is a smile, an open door, or a box of food left without a name. Amad Elzayat, known as Haj Emo, community leader, philanthropist, and founder of the Amity Foundation, reflects on what true giving looks like and why Lebanon never leaves the heart.
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We explore Donna Jawad's story of growing up in America long before Arab and Muslim communities had the presence and visibility they have today.

Donna shares what it meant to be raised in Warren, Michigan in the 1960s and 70s, when neighbors had never heard of the Middle East, Islam was completely unknown, and there was no community to lean on. She reflects on the challenges her family faced as early Lebanese immigrants, the contrast between that era and the thriving Arab community in southeast Michigan today, and her decades of meaningful work as a coordinator for Alzheimer's disease research within the MENA community at the University of Michigan.

This episode continues the conversation: real stories, meaningful transformation, and perspectives that inspire.

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Before Dearborn became what it is today, families like Donna's were finding their way without a map. She reflects on what it truly means to be between here and there.

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We explore Ahmad Ramadan's journey from arriving in Michigan as a six year old immigrant from Lebanon to building a career at the highest levels of American government.

Ahmad shares what it meant to grow up as the bridge between his family and a new country, translating, navigating systems, and carrying responsibility before he was old enough to fully understand it. He reflects on studying biology before discovering a passion for political science, getting involved in politics during a pivotal chapter in American history, and the unexpected phone call from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell that opened the door to a career in public service. From the Department of Labor to the White House to his current role at the State of Michigan's Department of Economy and Infrastructure, Ahmad reflects on identity, service, and what it means to build a life rooted in two worlds.

This episode continues the conversation: real stories, meaningful transformation, and perspectives that inspire.

He arrived in the U.S. at age six and grew up navigating two worlds, one at home and one outside it. Ahmad Ramadan reflects on sacrifice, purpose, and how growing up between here and there became the foundation for a life in public service.
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We explore Ahmed Badr's journey from Egypt to the United States, the search for new opportunities, and how a passion for photography became a lifelong career.

Ahmed shares what it means to build a life between different countries and cultures, the challenges of immigration, and the experiences that shaped both his personal and professional journey. From changing career paths multiple times to discovering photography through an unexpected moment, he reflects on following curiosity, embracing change, and finding purpose behind the camera.

This episode continues the conversation: real stories, meaningful perspective, and voices that matter.

Behind every photo is a story. Ahmed Badr reflects on his journey through photography, adapting to change, and why the human touch behind the camera can never be replaced.
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Hasan Baydoun, writer and founder of BintJbeil.org, joins us to reflect on what it truly means to live between here and there. Growing up in Bint Jbeil and later building a life in Michigan, he shares how identity, belonging, and the connection to home continue to shape his everyday life.

From the challenges of immigration and adapting to a new culture to preserving ties with Lebanon through his work and community, Hasan discusses the realities of living between two worlds. He reflects on the feeling of homesickness, the importance of community, and why home is something you carry with you wherever you go.

This episode continues the conversation: real stories, meaningful perspective, and voices that matter.

Some stories cannot be forgotten. Hasan Baydoun reflects on documenting Bint Jbeil through war, preserving its story for future generations, and the hope that home will always endure.

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