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Do you hate being asked “no, but where are you really from?” 
This is the first of a two-part episode with my high school friend Nora Gharib. Nora is a full-time architect, interior designer, and content creator! This week we chat about how her parents met in NYC, despite coming from two entirely different countries; we also chat about language confusion, culture, and hiding behind certain identities. Of all the intercultural people I have met, Nora and her family are the first I meet that have an extended family that also understand what it means to be cross-cultural within the same cultures!  Next week on part II of the episode, we tackle religion as Nora also grew up in an interfaith family.

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More about: Nora Gharib
Instagram  |  TikTok  |  Youtube  |  Simply Gharib Blog  

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The in-betweenish pod is produced by Beatriz Nour
Music is composed and produced by Malik Elmessiry

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Have you ever felt "othered"?
On this episode, I speak with my old friend Mohamed Khairat, a lawyer, journalist and founder of Egyptian Streets. We discuss his upbringing growing up between Australia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and the Netherlands. As we navigate his experiences in the different countries, we touch upon discrimination, being white-passing, and the desire to fit in. He also goes back to the origin story of Egyptian Streets and explains how it came to be. Tune in for an insightful conversation about growing up as a Third Culture Kid.

Episode Mentions 

• Egyptian Streets: "What makes you insecure about your name?" video 
• Egyptian Streets: Egyptian synagogues post
• Egyptian Cinema: Khairat's very first article 
• Hasan w Morcos w Cohen: Egyptian movie on Youtube

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More about: Mohamed Khairat
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Do you remember the first time you were called a foreigner?
On this episode I speak with Hedvig Sandbu, a language and learning coach, as she reflects on her upbringing between two countries, her sense of belonging compared to others around her, and her passion for languages. We speak about growing up in a bubble, attending international schools, and people's perception of us that may be different than our own. She shares how throughout the pandemic, her idea of belonging changed and she reveals just how ingrained the practice of being in nature is to her Norwegian roots.

Episode Mentions 

• Belgium Rapper: Stromae's song Bâtard 
  "monsieur n'est même pas raciste, vu que monsieur n'a pas de racines"
• Norwegian Philospher: Arne Næss 
  and his philosophy "Ecosophy T"

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More about: Hedvig Sandbu
Abundate Language Coaching  |  Abundate Podcast
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A little different than the rest, this episode is where I introduce myself and reveal a little bit about me by answering three questions: Who am I? Why am I here? And why is it important to talk about identity? I dive into some of the different elements that make up my own ish, from cultural, to lingual, to religious, and reveal the worlds I grew up in-between. Confusion is a common thread running throughout my life, and I know other Cross-Cultural Kids can relate to that.

Episode Mentions 

•  Pão de Queijo Recipe —  Brazilian comfort food! a labor of love 💙
• History of Pão de Queijo
• Carioca e Feliz Spotify Playlist — Brazilian Indie-ish Artists 

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The in-betweenish pod is produced by Beatriz Nour
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If you’re curious, confused, or up for candid conversation, grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and tune in as we dive deep into topics around home and belonging. Every week, Beatriz Nour invites you into a conversation about navigating different worlds. We will share personal stories about growing up in numerous countries, amongst different faiths, speaking multiple languages, and integrating into new and diverse cultures.

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The in-betweenish podcast is produced by Beatriz Nour
Music is composed and produced by Malik Elmessiry