Neal is a mom, a wife, and a social entrepreneur who has dedicated her efforts to making Lebanon work. She's the co-founder and Executive Director of Jobs for Lebanon. She's driven by social impact and passionate about positive growth. Neal is continuously inspired by people with a heart for a cause.

IG: @jobsforlebanon / @nealeljor

Ep: 87: @iheartjamul is a Beirut based Rapper/Musician that Kickstarted his career as a battle rapper in 2017, dropped 3 musical projects to date with a signature uplifting soulful and animated sound

It’s about time we have a fellow podcaster on the show! We’re catching up with @hiyalivesessions and hope to learn all about what went into the 12-hour marathon of 21 revolutionary female artists coming out of the SWANA region.

Ep. 85: Filming🎥 in the Pandemic 😷

Ep. 84: Natalie “Baby” Shooter

Moe was born and raised in Lebanon and started playing music in the Beirut music scene in 2010. In 2011, Moe moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he explored the music scene and played with several bands and musical projects. Most notably Ostrea Lake, The Brooklyn Folly, and The Trundlers.

Ep. 83: @kabbara.png

Maya Acra is a content creator, both on her platform and at one of the leading advertising in the MENA region, MENACOM. She is currently based in Jordan since March 2020 (was stuck there, then stayed).

IG: @maya_acra

The person behind @jarakonline Jarakonline is a platform that aims to bring back the sense of community to our neighborhoods. Each day someone new and interesting spends a day with the neighbors through Insta Takeovers.

IG: @ghyda_helou

I mean..... it is what it is...

Tim Baltes is a drummer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, perfectly situated between two musical melting pots – Milwaukee and Chicago. Tim has recorded drums for organizations including Disney, 21st Century Fox, GameHouse, Zynga, and Blue Giraffe. Tim also serves on Percussive Arts Society's Drum Set Committee, working to better educate drummers across the globe. He continues to forge a path in music professionally, consulting with companies like Revival Drum Shop and Franklin Drum Company; and he looks forward to filming educational content with Drumeo in the near future.  Tune in Friday at 11am EST 10 am Chicago Time 6pm Beirut

IG: @timbofromkeno⁣