Who Run the World

WRTW is back next week with its regular biweekly episode, but in the meantime, Marilyn and Rhea wanted to give you a little something extra to tide you over - Who Run the Time style. The 2023 Cosmic Conference is upon us, organized by Marilyn’s very own company Cosmic Centaurs. To mark the occasion, Rhea just had to sit down with Marilyn to get all the deets on this year’s conference and its theme: “Leading Organizations That Deliver,” or strategy execution. So many golden nuggets of organizational development knowledge are dropped in this episode, including common missteps/misunderstandings in strategy execution, elements of a good strategy, and thoughtful approaches for conference/event planning. For “Two Kinds of People,” Marilyn and Rhea debate the appropriate number of people to speak to or connect with at a conference/event. 

Fancy yourself a good strategist? Share with us your best strategy execution tips on [email protected].

The 2023 Cosmic Conference runs October 6 - November 11. Learn more by checking out the conference website. You can also learn more about Cosmic Centaurs by checking out their website or following them on LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube. 

More WRTW episodes featuring the work of Cosmic Centaurs:

• Conversation Starters for Teams
• Time for Decisions
• A Year of Entrepreneurship

Check out Marilyn’s event planning reading recommendations:

• The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
• The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parkar

As always, we would love it if you could find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts: 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

Who Run the Time is a spinoff of Who Run the World, a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and Tik Tok at @whoruntheworldpod.

Fall has officially arrived, yet it is still hot and sweaty in Dubai where our two best friends Rhea and Marilyn reside. And that? Is an excuse for them to tell you all about their summer adventures. In this episode of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn recap their summers, from the highest of peaks to the lowest of pits. Every summer topic you could think of, Rhea and Marilyn touch on. Summer goals? They dissect them. Vacations? They define them. Live performances? They review them. Lessons? They learn them. Rhea and Marilyn also introduce a new recurring segment to the show, “Two Kinds of People,” where each episode they will present their opposing opinions on a topic. So pack your bags, choose your aisle (or window) seat on WRTW Airlines, and enjoy this absolute vacation of an episode.

What did you do this past summer? Share with us your favorite summer memories and reflections on [email protected].

Check out Marilyn’s summer reading recommendations:

• A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
• The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

As always, we would love it if you could find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

Who Run the Time is a spinoff of Who Run the World, a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and Tik Tok at @whoruntheworldpod.

Rhea's Ode to Freedom and Marilyn's Yearning for Solitude. 

Get ready for a funny episode as Rhea talks all about the glorious perks of living alone, while Marilyn pines for a taste of the chaos. As a self proclaimed introvert, Rhea reveals her love for the peaceful solitude and the freedom to do whatever her heart desires, whenever she wants. From walking around in the nude to dancing like no one's watching, Rhea basks in the sheer joy of having her place to herself all day everyday. Brace yourselves as Rhea and Marilyn share hilariously disgusting stories that might leave you in stitches (PSA: this episode is not for the easily irked). 

Do you love living alone? Do you wish you lived alone? We would love to hear from you! Write to us on [email protected]

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie.

In this episode, join us as we unravel the intricate web of asking for help. Rhea and Marilyn dive deep into the diverse forms of help people can provide, shedding light on their personal journeys of battling their own internal stigmas surrounding seeking help.  We also share recent anecdotes of how people extended their helping hands, illustrating that asking for help is a way for human connection.

Have you struggled to ask for help? Do you have a story of when someone recently helped you and it felt good? Write to us on [email protected]

Speaking of help, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

In a candid conversation, Marilyn spills the beans about the remarkable changes her body has gone through since becoming a mother. From falling tampons to bigger feet and deflated boobs, Marilyn fearlessly unveils the journey her body has embarked on over the past year and a half. Join us for an unfiltered and lighthearted exploration of the raw realities of motherhood. 

Have you had a baby? How has your body changed? What do you wish you’d known or prepared for before having a baby?  We would love to hear from you! Write to us on [email protected]

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

Join us in this episode as we talk to Hadi Kabalan, the First Husband of Who Run the World, about the ever-growing influence of AI in our daily lives. From organizing our travel plans to crafting the perfect emails, AI has become our ultimate brainstorm buddy. Together, we explore the exciting future implications of AI's continued expansion and its potential to foster innovation and creativity. Tune in as we delve into the captivating world of AI, examining its impact, positives, and potential negatives that lie ahead.

And yes, this description was written in collaboration with Chat GPT.

Have you been using Chat GPT or any other AI tool? Or are you nervous to use these new tools? What are the creative ways you’ve integrated in your lives? We would love to hear from you! Write to us on [email protected]

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Cosmic Centaurs Fund
• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

On this episode, we are sad to announce… 

Just kidding! We're thrilled to be back with a story from Maria and Fidan. They take us on a journey through a friendship breakup, sharing their experience of grieving the loss of their friendship, rediscovering themselves, and ultimately finding their way back to each other. Their story highlights the significance of deep friendships in our lives, reminding us that they hold a place as important as familial and romantic relationships. Join us as we delve into their story of growth and the power of open communication.

Have you been through a friendship breakup?  We would love to hear from you! Write to us on [email protected]

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie.

Back by popular demand, this episode is all about Rhea’s dating life and how to survive the online world of dating. Whether it be Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, The League or any dating app, online dating can really be a slog. Do you talk to one person or to a whole bunch of people at the same time? To use marketing terms, how do you widen your top of the funnel? How do you be flirtatious and mysterious via text? What about banter? Marilyn gives Rhea a whole bunch of dating advice, as the two try to answer these questions and more. Finally, we wrap up the episode by swiping left and right on Rhea’s Bumble. 

If you’ve missed it, make sure to listen to our first Bumble instalment: The Bumble edit - We’re Swiping Left, We’re Swiping Right  for which we won Moment of Comedy Gold at the International Women’s Podcast award.

We’d also love to hear from you, what are your crazy online dating stories? Do you have any dating tips for Rhea? Write to us on [email protected]

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie

Happy 2023 everyone! In our first episode of the year, Rhea and Marilyn share with each other what their word of the year is. We breakdown our thoughts about new year resolutions and intention setting.

As always, we are two kinds of people with two different approaches to goal setting and measuring (one of us loves excel sheets while the other one gets great anxiety from excel sheets). Finally, since we love a good framework, we take you through Farnam Street’s 2022 Personal Annual Report, which is a series of seven questions that will help you reflect on the past year and plan for the next. We invite you to answer the questions alongside us! 

How is your year starting out? Do you have a word for the year? How do you keep track of your goals and aspirations? We’d love to hear from you! Write to us on [email protected] or on instagram @whoruntheworldpod. 

You can find Farnam Street’s Personal Annual Report here. 

As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie.

In the last part of our Who Run the Holidays series, we talk all about how to manage family dynamics during the holiday season - or as we like to call it: the official guide to your family offsite. Whether you are the one visiting family or if family is coming to see you, we breakdown how to manage expectations, guarantee alone time and make sure you also jump in to family holiday tradition with both feet. Rhea and Marilyn also have an episode-long debate on the term “tips and tricks.”

We’d also love to hear from you! How do you navigate your family dynamics during the holiday? What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? Write to us on [email protected] or on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod. 

 As always, we would love it for you to find it in your hearts to donate to one of these causes in Lebanon, as the country is going through a crippling economic crisis. Every little bit counts. 

• Lebanese Red Cross
• Beit el Baraka
• Offre Joie.