Curated Advice on Better Living

Curated Advice on Better Living

By Khaled SoltanSociety & Culture
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Curated Advice on Better Living episodes

  • #30: Creative Passion, Navigating Difficult Client’s - Johnatan Machado
    Johnatan Machado is a Venezuelan artist, curator, and photographer living in Qatar. In this episode, Johnatan shares his long and grueling journey pursuing a career in art, giving honest and valuable advice applicable to anyone seeking a creative endeavor or dream. He also details his experiences as a photographer from National Geographic to be one of the only three photographers in Venezuela specializing in low-light theatre and ballet. He also walks us through his experiences with demanding clients and how he navigates this while remaining true to his artistic expression. This was an enjoyable conversation full of honesty and laughter. If you want to support the podcast, please share it around! Remember to follow and enable the notification bell to stay updated on new episodes.
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    1 hr 8 min
  • #29: Space Exploration: Evidence of Life Beyond Earth? What planet will Humans Live on? - Dr. James Green (NASA)
    Dr. James Green is a former chief scientist at NASA. In this episode, he reflects on his long career in space and the countless NASA missions and achievements. He also shares some incredible stories, like how he caught the first hacker on their network (it's unbelievable!). What planet will Humans first Live on? What are all those UFO sightings? Is there life beyond earth, and has NASA encountered it? He even discusses the NASA Dart Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) before it happened - by the time you're listening, it has already happened and made headlines. Overall, his message is the importance of space exploration for the survival of humanity. It was a pleasure having him on the show and sharing the conversation with you. If you want to support the podcast, consider leaving a review! Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay updated on new episodes. 
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    Contact: Email: [email protected]
    38 min
  • #28: Autism: How One Mother Turned Struggle into Positive Impact - Hasna Nada
    Hasna Nada has dedicated the past ten years to advocating for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a personal journey inspired by her son being diagnosed with autism. Back when parents who had children with autism would seek answers and support in online forums, Hasna decided to take a leap of faith and set up the Child Development Centre (CDC) to provide services for kids with autism. She’s now working on an online platform called Learn Autism. This was recorded at the CDC during her last day in Qatar. In this episode, she reflects on her difficult but inspirational journey. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a review. Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay updated on new episodes!
    Contact: Email: [email protected]
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekhaledsoltan/
    51 min
  • #27: Artist Management & Casting: Reflecting on 14 Years (Valuable Advice!) - Shahd Ahmed (@thisisshoosh)

    Shahd Ahmed, also known as @thisisshoosh on social media, has over 14 years of experience in events and production in the UAE and Qatar for some of the biggest brands. It would be too long to list them. She recently started The Abstract Agency and was the casting director for the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TV commercial and was part of the first and second edition of Qatar Creates. 

    In this episode, Shahd is candid about her journey, the challenges, and everything in between. From models fainting last minute at fashion shows to the challenge of being a woman in this male-dominated industry and the importance for social media personalities to take more responsibility when sharing content, Shahd shares her highlights along with the lessons learned along the way. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a review! Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay updated on new episodes. 


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    1 hr 2 min
  • #26: It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle - Ali El Dali

    This is part two of my conversation with Ali El Dali. If you're back for another raw conversation on life and all things better living, Ali's got a great and interesting perspective. We discuss a range of topics: from insights from the book It Didn’t Start with You: Overcoming Generational Trauma by Mark Wolynn and why it's important to end generational the cycle, the importance of being curious as a podcaster, and Ali's idea to start a podcast on the human experiences. Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you want to support the podcast please leave a review. In the previous episode #25 part one, we get into self-talk and how to rewire your brain with practical advice on affirmations, manifestations, and so on. 

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    49 min
  • #25: Power of Thoughts: Psychosomatic Theory Explained - Ali El Dali
    This episode is part one of my conversation with my friend Ali El Dali, a Lebanese-Venezuelan whose work takes him to places far and wide. He's passionate about self-development and takes workshops and attends retreats on sound-healing, breath-work, meditation, ceremonies, and so on. Ali believes in the psychosomatic relationship between mind and body and shares a personal example. We dive deep into self-talk and how to rewire your brain with practical advice on affirmations, manifestations, and so on. This episode was on theme with better living, and I'm sure you'll find lots of value in it. And most importantly, Ali is a great vibe, and with each conversation we have, I walk away with something new. Please rate or review the show and share it to support the podcast! Thank you for taking the time to listen. 
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    47 min
  • #24: Important Mindset Shift for Creatives with Hard Rock Band Winterburn - Naser Mestarihi

    This is part two of my conversation with Naser Mestarihi the vocalist and lead guitarist for the hard rock band Winterburn. He's been a musician for nearly two decades, and in 2010 he became the first to officially release a rock album out of Qatar. The views expressed by my guests are not always reflective of my own. The podcast is a space for a variety of perspectives. If you want to support the podcast, please consider sharing it. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more free content! 

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    Relevant Links: https://www.thewinterburn.com

    48 min
  • #23: How the Modern Music Industry Actually Works (Truth!) with Hard Rock Band Winterburn - Naser Mestarihi
    Naser Mestarihi is the vocalist and lead guitarist for the hard rock band Winterburn. He's been a musician for nearly two decades, and in 2010 he became the first to officially release a rock album out of Qatar. Naser speaks his mind and doesn't hold back on the reality of all things music industry from bad record deals, fake streams, and toxic social media. He also describes suffering from Multiple Sclerosis attacks and channeling that pain into his music. This was a raw conversation, make sure to checkout part two. The views expressed by my guests are not always reflective of my own. The podcast is a space for a variety of perspectives. If you want to support the podcast, please consider sharing it. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more free content!
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    Relevant Links:
    https://www.thewinterburn.com
    1 hr 21 min
  • #22: I Taught a Workshop on How to Start Your Own Podcast (Take Notes!) - Solo Episode
    I taught a two-day workshop titled 'How to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice' as part of Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. This was my first time sharing my craft and passion with a group. I usually consult or help people on a one-to-one basis, and let me tell you, this workshop was at full capacity! So many talented people showed up wanting to learn how they could start their podcast. In this episode, I share advice on how you can develop your idea and then launch your podcast. It all begins with asking yourself the right questions, which help you through the creative process. There's also a bonus; I play the unreleased improvised podcast we did during our second session. This is unedited, and you will notice the volume changing at times and different speakers hoping on. The idea behind this was to get them to engage with the technology and to make it a lot less intimidating. Most importantly, have fun! Thank you, Michael Hersrud and Fae Siddiqui, for assisting with the workshop, and a massive shoutout to those who attended: Al-Anood Al-Thani, Azza Alawad, Rand Assad, Christopher Fink, Gabriela Prince Gonçalves, Dila Hayati, Sherin Karawia, Sara Nabet, Maha Nasr, Rawan Odeh, Ayza Sheikh, Malaika Jenine Tayach. If you want to support the podcast, consider sharing it with a friend! Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on a new episode.
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    Relevant Links:
    https://radicalfutures.qatar.vcu.edu/contributors/khaled-soltan/
    36 min
  • #21: Selling Planes to the World & Valuable Life Advice - Cristiano Carvalho
    Cristiano Carvalho is a Brazilian working in the Aerospace Industry. He grew up in Brazil and spent most of his career worldwide selling planes for Embraer, the world's 3rd largest plane manufacturer. Cristiano shares insights from his experiences doing business with people from different cultures, including a bizarre practice in Japan used for building trust with clients. Cristiano wasn't afraid to reflect on his own life and marriage to share his honest advice. This episode is jam-packed with better living, and there's a lot of value in this conversation. It was eye-opening. If you want to support the podcast, consider sharing it with a friend! Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay updated on a new episode.
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekhaledsoltan/  
    Relevant Links:
    https://www.embraercommercialaviation.com
    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/japan-drinking-business-culture-why-getting-drunk-is-so-important-a7736946.html
    https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/culture-nuance-business/
    51 min

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A podcast by Khaled Soltan. Features unique guests from all walks of life living in Qatar. A space for growth by reflecting on different perspectives and experiences.