During this episode Lea Baroudi the CEO and Founder of MARCH Lebanon tells Sophie that the many isolated and ghettoized communities are disconnected from the rest of Lebanon. The mission and vision of those working to create a better country is being lost on those who have no resources and are marginalized. Lea's NGO is working on connecting with those people by understanding their backgrounds and giving them solutions and options - an alternative way of life.  

Hear what she has to say on ex-cons, fighters and soldiers and how MARCH played a role on helping create a more sustainable and alternative way of living. Fighters turned builders.

During this episode Thorben and Ameen the artist duo behind project Shkoon open up to Sophie about hardships they faced on the road. Ameen and Thorben have been through rough times and COVID didn't make things easier. But, after taking the vaccine and moving to Berlin things are looking up for the artists! Find out more about Shkoon in this cultural episode by Sophie Ghaziri

Hague x Beirut is an a collection of Artistic canvas's that are up for sale. The money that is raised is directly put into an activist fund. The Hague Peace Projects is funding and keeping alive 3 activists in Beirut. Given they are based in the Netherlands they are looking to build contacts and partnerships with organizations on the ground to help keep the activists safe.

Listen to the full episode to hear about the different activists that you can help support and what is necessary to keep this initiative going.

In this episode Sophie gets to know Christelle Drouby. Christelle began to gain traction on social media once she took it upon herself to head to the blast zone after Aug 4 to help clean and repair victims homes. Christelle says that all this started because she believed that those who have hope, and a vision can help set this country back on the right track. Lebanon has seen a large youth exodus due to the financial, political and economic crisis that is strangling the country. Christelle is among the few that stayed... to hear more about Christelle listen in ;)

During this episode HH Sheikha Intisar AlSabah talks to Sophie about healing war trauma and tragedy. She emphasizes that creativity is the door to opening and starting the healing process. Sheikha AlSabah has created foundations and platforms for women and men that are struggling to overcome these hardships and her key is Drama Therapy. To learn more click and listen to the whole episode.

In this episode Sophie and Sarah discuss the issue of domestic violence in Bahrain and around the world. Sarah expresses her beliefs about the cause and how constantly saying NO to Domestic Violence isn't going to necessarily eradicate it or provide a proper exit solution/ strategy. Sarah shared her personal experience with those who have suffered abuse, how it made her feel and how she uses her art as an outlet and a platform to create awareness.

In this episode Elie Dagher, the founder of a consultancy agency called Lead From Within talks to Sophie about the taboos and stigmas surrounding men and their emotions. He expresses how he had to work through those things and by doing so found his calling. Training and coaching soft skills. Elie's story doesn't end there, his goal for connecting with Lebanese at home grows stronger and only the future will tell what Elie will bring to light.

In this Episode Sophie Ghaziri talks to Mays Alwash from Yallah Let's Talk. They discuss the birth of the platform and its objective to help air out old Arab traditions and taboos that are weighing down the upcoming Arab generations. Mental health, stigmas and expectations are all topics that are brought to the forefront at YLT. Check out their website: https://yallaletstalk.com/

Sophie Ghaziri interviews Pierre Baaklini the CEO of Lebanon Waste Management. Pierre tells Sophie that it is the fault of the government even though she challenge this by saying that the people play the largest part. Without a functioning government and proper infrastructure, Pierre is convinced that the basic education and awareness needed in the country in regards to managing waste, climate change & sustainability will remain minimal. Will Lebanon remain a large landfill oozing bacteria? or will the people step up and be the necessary change?

Lebanese Film Director and Screen Writer Jimmy Keyrouz opens up to us about the challenges he faced in his last film, how living in Lebanon is difficult and what he hope for the future. Like most of us Jimmy believes that sustainability and self reliance is the only way forward for Lebanon, tune in to find out what he means!