The Amad Show

The Amad Show

By Amad MianBusiness
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The Amad Show episodes

  • Zara Shahjahan - Take pride in your heritage
    “Im going to try as much as I can to give the pride back into who we are” - Zara Shahjahan
    This week I sit down with Zara Shahjahan, a Pakistani artist and clothing designer living in Lahore. In this episode, Zara gives us insights into minimalism and Mughal era paintings. She talks about the simplicity and elegance of aging, and how nostalgia has played a pivotal role in the narrative of her brand.
    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
    With gratitude,
    Amad
    40 min
  • Jason Seife - Finding something that's both aesthetically and conceptually fulfilling

    “In the parts of my life that I’ve been unhappy, I’ve been trying to find fulfillment outside myself.” - Jason Seife This week I sit down with Jason Seife, a Syrian-Cuban artist and designer living in Miami. In this episode, Jason talks about the importance of pushing through and to keep on going, for life goes on even in the most uncertain of times. He also shares how his life came to a full circle through his travels and career choices, bringing him back to his calling; being a bridge between the traditional and the contemporary. As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps. With gratitude, Amad 

    1 hr 24 min
  • Zinnia kumar - Rejection is a temporary state

    “Get addicted to getting rejected.” - Zinnia Kumar

    This week I sit down with Zinnia Kumar, an Indian Australian model and PhD student at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. In this episode, Zinnia talks about a wide range of topics including social phobia and overcoming it, the fashion and beauty industry for South Asians, colorism, facing rejection, and the power of media and advertising when it comes to representation.

    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.

    With gratitude,

    Amad

    1 hr 18 min
  • Savia Shah - Equality and justice applies to everyone

    “You need a lot of love in your heart but you also need to be disturbed by all the injustices that happen in this world, that is what makes you take a stand and raise your voice.” - Savia Shah

    This week I sit down with Savia Shah, a Pakistani Canadian entrepreneur living in UK. In this episode, Savia talks about the importance of bridging divides. She also walks us through her life as a third culture kid, from a young age in Canada to now in the UK, and how the experiences that have come to form her personal narrative are being projected through The Third Edit.

    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.

    With gratitude,

    Amad

    1 hr 13 min
  • Ali Cha’aban - Create space for people to have a dialogue
    “ My primary aim is not to please the audience but to engage viewers in a productive discussion that transcends sectoral boundaries.“ - Ali Cha’aban
    This week I sit down with Ali Cha’aban, a Lebanese artist living in Saudi Arabia. In this episode, Ali talks about the observations he came across as a child born into war. He also walks us through the evolution of the narratives surrounding his work, and how they have come to be presented around the world across different mediums.
    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
    With gratitude,
    Amad
    43 min
  • Misha Japanwala - Do some research and do what you have to do
    “It’s really necessary to push the conversation forward.” - Misha Japanwala
    This week I sit down with Misha Japanwala, a Pakistani artist and designer living in New York. In this episode, Misha brings to light the importance of women having complete right over their own bodies in the global south, as well as in the rest of the world. She also talks about her work and how she finally found her voice and place as an artist.
    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
    With gratitude,
    Amad
    Find us
    https://www.instagram.com/amadmiaan/
    https://www.instagram.com/theamadshow/
    https://www.instagram.com/misha_japanwala
    46 min
  • Ali Mehrdad - Show them that you’re comfortable, that you don’t need them.

    “It’s never gonna be perfect, you might as well just go with it. “ - Ali Mehrdad

    This week I sit down with Ali Mehrdad, an Iranian entrepreneur living between Dubai and LA. In this episode, Ali talks about how he learned to build his confidence from a young age, which led to starting his eyewear brand, Roberi and Fraud. The brand quickly became a must-have accessory by the likes of Gigi Hadid, the Kardashians and Angelina Jolie. He also tells us how important it is to focus on the work and enjoy the hustle rather than on busying yourself with the small things.

    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.

    With gratitude,

    Amad


    Find us

    https://www.instagram.com/amadmiaan/

    https://www.instagram.com/theamadshow/

    https://www.instagram.com/alimherdad/

    https://www.instagram.com/roberiandfraud/

    55 min
  • Butheina Kazim - Have a consistent reminder of the bigger picture

    “I became obsessed with the idea of rethinking everything that we do.” - Butheina Kazim

    This week I sit down with Butheina Kazim, an Emirati entrepreneur, film producer and founder of the first and only art house cinema in the Gulf. In this episode, Butheina talks about the evolution of cinema and storytelling in the region. She also takes us through the journey of building Cinema Akil - the community and the space.

    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.

    With gratitude,

    Amad


    Find us

    https://www.instagram.com/amadmiaan/

    https://www.instagram.com/theamadshow/

    https://www.instagram.com/butheinahk/

    https://www.instagram.com/cinemaakil/

    50 min
  • Mous Lamrabat - Make your life as simple as possible

    “You’re doing everything for yourself.” - Mous Lamrabat

    This week I sit down with Mous Lamrabat, a Moroccan artist living in Belgium. In this episode, Mous talks about the importance of getting bored and how we have lost the art of being with ourselves. He also shares the intimate lessons he has learnt about family, giving back and being patient.

    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.

    With gratitude,

    Amad


    can find us here:  

    https://www.instagram.com/amadmiaan/ 

    https://www.instagram.com/theamadshow/ 

    https://www.instagram.com/mouslamrabat/

    1 hr 4 min
  • Meryem Slimani - It’s a matter of principles
    “Be you, it’s the only thing that you have in the end.” - Meryem Slimani
    This week I sit down with Meryem Slimani, a Moroccan photographer and art director living in the Netherlands. In this episode, Meryem talks about the intergenerational trauma she faced growing up between Morocco and Holland, and the importance of familial bonds. She also shares her thoughts on Islamophobia and the inclusion of race, gender and plus sizing within the fashion industry.
    As always, I welcome any comments or feedback. Available on all podcast apps.
    With gratitude,
    Amad
    You can find us here: 
    https://www.instagram.com/amadmiaan/
    https://www.instagram.com/theamadshow/
    https://www.instagram.com/meryemsfirst/
    47 min

About The Amad Show

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Welcome to The Amad Show, an intimate sit down with entrepreneurs and creative spirits from around the world. The outsiders. The trailblazers. The fighters and the true believers.