Daizy Gedeon is on a mission to save Lebanon with her award-winning documentary film "Enough! Lebanon's Darkest Hour".

Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, the Lebanese-Australian journalist and filmmaker exposes the deep-rooted corruption that infests Lebanon.

After holding private screenings around the world, Daizy is ready to blow the lid off by launching a Global Watch Party of her film on 9 April, which will also premiere in Lebanon! Join in solidarity and book your tickets now: https://www.enough.movie/gwp/

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Ideate. Create. Develop. These are the three magic words that have guided this week's Libnanie guest to soaring heights.

Maria Sobh is the co-founder, COO and Chief Design & Creation Officer of The Concept, a UAE start-up company that focuses on creating sustainable and innovative solutions in aviation, hospitality, and the medical industry, to list a few. What started out as a university project among friends, The Concept has now entered into a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways to create lightweight in-flight economy food trays.

The 25-year-old entrepreneur discusses her recent achievement of being featured in the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list, the inception of the start-up company, the development of the NEOS Fly+ food trays for Etihad Airways, the impact of technology to create innovative and sustainable solutions, and her thoughts for a more sustainable Lebanon as the UN's emergency fuel plan comes to an end.

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Connect with Mariah Sobh and The Concept:

Website: https://the-concept.co/

Instagram: @the_concept_co

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With 1 in 4 people living with at least one mental health issue in Lebanon, it is important that the conversation around mental health never ends. And our special guest on this week's episode of "Libnanie with Elie" continues the dialogue of this silent epidemic through his whimsical and wonderful Squid Game-esque illustrations. 

Rafik El Hariri, an artist, a university instructor, and a professional night owl, discusses his recent achievement of being featured in the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list, his macabre artworks and their connection to mental health, the power of art during a time of despair, and the impact of social media.

Rafik also recently published a new picture book for adults titled "I Found A Heart" where he explores the topics of mental health, love, and self-discovery. The picture book is available for local and international purchase from Halabi Bookshop here: https://bit.ly/3k8pefJ

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Connect with Rafik | @rafikillustration

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Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran once said, “You give but little, when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself, that you truly give”. And our special guest on this week’s brand new episode of “Libnanie with Elie” embodies this very quality.

Rebecca Melham, food and travel blogger of Hearty Food Voyage, joins us all the way from Bordeaux, France to discuss her recent 5-day trip to Lebanon, eating “ashta” ice cream for the very first time, reconnecting with her father’s roots, the cultural difference between Lebanese and Australian people, the mature conversation of children in Lebanon, and grassroots strategies that Lebanese citizens can implement towards a better Lebanon.

In the spirit of giving, the Master of International Law graduate has also produced a YouTube video of her recent trip to Lebanon; raw footage that captures the beauty and charm that we call home. Check out the YouTube video here: https://bit.ly/3vaY1gG. Warning: Keep a box of tissues near you.

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Connect with Rebecca’s food and travel blog "Hearty Food Voyage" | @heartyfoodvoyage

Website: https://heartyfoodvoyage.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartyfoodvoyage

Youtube: https://bit.ly/3awjWVV

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She shares the same birthday as Albert Einstein. She shares the same surname as me. And she shares over 15 years of knowledge as a speech therapist on this week's brand new episode of "Libnanie with Elie"!

Nisrine El-Choueifati, a private speech therapist and part-time lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, discusses how her Lebanese heritage and values have influenced her vocation to serve children and families, the different methods of communication interaction available to support the inclusion and participation of children with additional needs, the importance of a supportive family environment, and the real definition of the common word "respect". 

Nisrine has also published a new picture book "I Have A Magic Ball" as a resource for children that encourages different communication interaction methods in a fun and engaging way. The picture book is available for purchase in hardcopy or e-book here: https://linktr.ee/Nisrineelchoueifati 

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Connect with Nisrine | @Nisrineelchoueifati

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From Capernaum to The Insult, and everything in between, the Lebanese Film Festival in Australia has screened over 250 Lebanese-based films from around the world. One might say, it's a gift that keeps on giving.

Lebanese Film Festival director Camille Lattouf, our special guest for this week's episode of "Libnanie with Elie", discusses the importance of showing a piece of the Libnanie on-screen to Lebanese and non-Lebanese audiences, the glamourised representations of the Lebanese Civil War and the Beirut explosion, the valuable contribution of Lebanon's university students to the film industry, and the colourful fusion of Western and Eastern elements in Lebanese art and culture.

Although the current COVID-19 lockdown has postponed the 10th year anniversary of the LFF until next year, Camille drops a major spoiler: the Festival will be bigger and better than ever before.

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Connect with Elie | @libnaniewithelie | #libnaniewithelie

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Al Capone once said: “You can go a long way with a smile, but you can go a lot further with a smile and a gun”. And there’s no one else who’s gone further than her.

Lebanese professional trap shooter Ray Bassil chats with Elie about her recent experience at the Tokyo Olympic Games, the challenges of training amidst the crisis in Lebanon and the COVID-19 pandemic, the representation of Arab women in sports, and the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity. Ray, who was introduced to trap shooting at the age of eight, also discusses the pivotal role of her father and coach Jack Bassil, and her new project RB Foundation, established to support youth and sports development in Lebanon.

With several accolades to her name, the 32-year-old has her eyes set on Paris 2024 and aims to win an Olympic medal for her country - a feat that has not been reached since 1980.

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Connect with Elie | @libnaniewithelie | #libnaniewithelie

Website: https://www.libnanie.com 

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Elie, the creator of "Libnanie with Elie", welcomes you to a podcast that will feature Lebanese guests who have made positive contributions in their respective communities from around the world.

In the first episode, the Lebanese-Australian journalist talks about the purpose and concept of the show, the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, and the need to report on positive news in the Lebanese community.

Tune in every week and discover the Libnanie way of life.