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In celebration of Arab Heritage Month, we are bringing you an episode that dissects deep into an important part of Arab culture - the language! In this episode of the YLT Podcast, we have Diana Al-Dajani, entrepreneur of the Arabic learning plafrom,  @eduTechnoz  and the app, Loogha. Diana is a momtrepreneur who turned an idea to help her children to learn Arabic into the top edtech company for Arabic education. Diana and I discuss the importance of staying intact with your native language and the many reasonings for the shame that individuals feel for speaking their native languages, especially when living as a minority. We further talk about the love that Diana has for Arabic and preserving her identity. Diana further talks about her unique way in which she started eduTechnoz and how that motivates her to keep going and bridge the gap for Arabic language learners. We lastly discuss the stress and troubles of entrepreneurs and the ways Diana is balancing her life. WHAT WE DISCUSS: (00:00) Intro(01:44) Where does the shame of speaking your native language come from?(05:05) Why are parents not teaching their kids Arabic?(08:03) Diana's journey with her startup, eduTechnoz(12:44) How does learning your native language shape your identity?(14:31) Do school systems fail us in understanding our native language?(16:21) Biggest challenge as a woman entrepreneur?(23:09) Best piece of advice received(25:52) OutroeduTechnoz: Follow: https://www.instagram.com/edutechnoz/Download: Loogha https://edutechnoz.com/language-app/ Arabic Tutoring for Kids: https://edutechnoz.com/arabic-online-tutoring/Looga - download and speak Arabic (dialects available): looga.caFree workshops request: https://forms.office.com/r/trnbmSGC9ECompany: edutechnoz.comeduTechnoz’s mission is to inspire children to fall in love with Arabic language by enabling them to master every aspect of it through entertaining and exciting methods.We currently have 700+ electronic resources (games, printable worksheets, and eBooks) and we are working on adding more to reach 3000 resources by 2018.Over the last academic year, eduTechnoz has been introduced to schools in the GCC region and received a wide welcome from schools. We have over 54 schools in Qatar, 4 schools in Bahrain, and 2 in Kuwait who are registered and currently using eduTechnoz.___________________________________________________________________________________________________YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST:YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/yallaletstalkANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXFC7GEbxmMWl6KsQAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yalla-lets-talk-podcast/id1653842768ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034133148?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=podcast&adj_creative=125219092FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=enTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=enSNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.#arab #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #edutechnoz #technology #arab

In this episode, we dive into a discussion on being your true and authentic self. The conversation is through the lens of culture, religion, parents' expectations, and how to reconcile those forces in order to move forward, heal, and lead an authentic life.The conversation is with our season regular, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a best-selling author, speaker, and a thought-leader on healing. She recently released her book, "The Only Constant" where she discusses in more-depth the topic of change and leading a more authentic life. Go check it out now!What We Talk About: (00:00) Intro (01:55) what does authenticity even mean? (03:20) how to reconcile being authentic with religion or culture?(5:50) what if my religion clashes with my true self? (11:22) what if my parents don't approve of my authentic self?(22:20) how do we explain authenticity to ethnic parents? (28:00) why is it even important to being authentic?(32:31) how to let go of the life you thought you should have? Follow Najwa ZebianInstagram: @najwazebian. .TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian?l...Website: https://najwazebian.com/YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk .TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. .SNAPCHAT: @Yalla ! Let's Talk.#authentic #najwazebian #dating #healing #viral #podcast #interview

We can't keep talking about Palestine without discussing mental health. First and foremost, we need to distinguish the mental health of those who live in Gaza to those in the rest of the world. This episode starts off by discussing the mental health crisis of the children in Gaza, and then proceeds to discuss the mental health impact of the rest of the world. We discuss vicarious trauma, activism burnout, survivor's guilt and the impact of de-humanizing language on our mental well-being.This episode is joined by psychiatry resident, Dr. Nahla. Dr. Nahla shares her insights on understanding our mental health at this time, as well as providing ways to cope. Thank you Dr. Nahla for sharing with our community!(01:26) Gaza has the most traumatized children(8:22) Vicarious Trauma - How can you cope? (23:12) Activism Burnout - How can you cope? (28:50) Cognitive dissonance & gaslighting on a global Scale(48:10) How does de-humanizing language impact us?(1:05:45) Survivor's guilt and Moataz (1:16:33) Last Message: Follow and and amplify voices from Gaza

Everyone seems to want to become a content creator these days. But how do you actually build a sustainable career? In this episode, we sit down with Jessie Jaurji ( @jaurji ) and in this conversation, we learn how you can build a sustainable career as a content creator on social media. Episode Breakdown(00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:45) - Intro to Jesse - His Story(00:11:10) - How can content creators make money?(00:14:35) - What are the social media platforms that brands target?(00:18:55) - How can you approach brands to collaborate with?(00:21:35) - Should you be trusting an influencer agency for brand deals? (00:26:03) - What are some of the biggest mistakes that creators make today?(00:31:32) - What can you do as a content creator...besides creating content? (00:36:09) - Advice on becoming a content creatorFollow Jessie JaurfiYouTube: /  @jaurji  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaurjicomedy/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaurji?lang=enLISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...SPOTIFY PODCASTERS: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: / yallaletstalk TIKTOK: / yallaletstalk SNAPCHAT: /yalla !Let's Talk.

In this episode, we talk about what dating looks like today. In other words, situationships and mixed signals. We answer questions like, "how to get over someone you haven't really dated?" or "should you be platonic friends after a situationship"?Our guest today is content creator and internet personality Sahar Dahi (also known as saharroo on social media). With millions of subscribers, Sahar creates content that help people navigate real issues, from healthy friendships to ways to treat yoself! Episode Breakdown (00:00) Intro & Get to Know Sahar (03:46) Modern Day Dating, Mixed Signals, & The Chase (07:50) What Men Shouldn't Be Doing on Dates?(15:10) You Have Them on a Pedestal! What to Do Now? (20:05) Situationships 101 - Friends, Ghosting, and More!(31:15) Should You Date Mutual Friends? (32:30) Red Flags, Being Confused, & How To Know if They Like You(41:30) Green Flags & Best Piece of AdviceFollow Sahar DahiYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgN4Tof6SF484tLbOy5u8gInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahardahii/?hl=enTikTok: hhttps://www.tiktok.com/@saharrooo?lang=enLISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034SPOTIFY PODCASTERS: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yallaletstalkFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalkTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalkSNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.#dating #situationships #delusionalships #ghosting #mixedsignals #chase #genz #podcast #relationship #relationshipadvice

Have you found it very difficult to let go of someone who cheated? Have you dated a narcissist before? And do YOU want to heal and start dating again? Listen to this episode! In the first episode of season 2, I had the pleasure to sit down with  @NajwaZebian . Najwa is no stranger to Yalla! Let's Talk., where her previous episode "Buy Yourself Flowers, Trust Your Heart, and Start Healing" was among the top listened episode of our last season. She is a best-selling author ("Welcome Home", "Conversations on Letting Go", "The Nectar of Pain", and the list goes on), poet, activist, speaker, and educator. Najwa truly has a gift with words and truly understands complexities of a subject and simplifies the advice. In this episode, we discuss the topic of letting go, specifically from a cheater or narcissist (often times, both). We dive into the following topics: 1) They Cheated. Now What? 2) Ways to Actually Let Go, Even Without Closure/ 3) What You Need To know When Getting Over a Narcissist 4) Dating Again & Finding Someone EVEN Better 0:00 Introduction2:20 What Makes It Hard To Let Go of a Cheater? Should You Break Up? 7:42 Questions to Ask Yourself and Boundaries If You Choose to Stay With a Cheater 12:36 You Are NOT Overthinking 16:42 How Do You Actually Let Go? 36:50 What You Need to Know About Dating a Narcissist48:37 Dating Again, Having a "Type", & Finding Someone Better 58:25 What is the Difference Between "Self-Compassion" vs. being "Selfish"?1:04:10 Concluding RemarksFollow Najwa Zebian:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian?l...Website: https://najwazebian.com/YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.

In the midst of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, there are a lot of debates on what exactly is anti-semitism. This podcast episode dives into questions on what is zionism and its historical context, anti-semitism vs. anti-zionism, and whether or not antisemitism is being weaponized in order to silence critics and bully people into compliance. The episode also gives perspective on identity politics, and how the Jewish identity has changed over time. Our guest in this episode is Jilian Rogin. Jillian identifies as Anti-Zionist Jewish Canadian. Jilian is an Associate Professor and a criminal defence lawyer. Her research interests include critical race/anti-colonial theory including antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Jillian is an active member of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and the Jewish Faculty Network (JFN). Her PhD research focuses on Jewish advocacy in the enactment of hate speech legislation in Canada including changing conceptions of antisemitism over time. Breakdown of the Episode: 02:05 What is Zionism? 07:50: What is the popularly held belief of zionism amongst Israelis and Jewish diaspora? 12:10 Anti-Zionist Jews Exist 19:20 What exactly is anti-semitism and how has the definition changed over time? 23:10 Is zionism similar to white supremacy? 28:20 Is saying "Free Palestine" or "From the River to the Sea" considered anti-semitic? 39:20 How has anti-semitism been embedded in laws and policies? 50:00 What is "black anti-semitism"? 55 :00 Independent Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP) and Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) 56:00 Last words: Keep Talking about Palestine YALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/yallaletstalkPalestine; Israel; Gaza

Here are the 5, important pieces of relationship advice for men that are discussed in this episode:1. Avoid double standards - they're toxic. For example, with your sisters, you should not expect her to do less simply because she is a woman. 2. Control does NOT equal protection3. You need to be clear about consent. It's always better to ask than assume. 4. If you're sexually active, you can get an STD/STI. You have an obligation to notify people you've hooked up with recently. 5. Should you still be friends with an ex or previous situationship? That is a question you can only answer, but your current partners feelings are valid. Today, I had the pleasure to speak to comedian and friend, Oussama Tabbara. We delved into a discussion, that ranged from hypocrisy found in some Arab men to having an important discussion on consent. Though the title of the episode is "Arab Men", I'm sure the themes discussed can be applied to many cultures and dynamics.Disclaimer: By producing this episode, our goal is not to reinforce stereotypes or create a negative image on Arab men. We ourselves are proud Arab men. We discuss our lived experiences and our observations through our lens, with the goal of challenging norms and creating an open dialogue about it. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 03:35 Double standards - brothers and sisters 09:27 What does consent look like?12:16 What you need to know about STDs?16:25 Should you be friends with an ex?25:00 Why communication is key in relationships27:00 Concluding remarksFollow Oussama Tabarra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouss_comedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oussamas_daily_jokeYALLA! LET'S TALK.YOUTUBE: / yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletsta...TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk...SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.#arab #relationship #middleeastern #arabmen #dating #relationshipadvice Arab; Consent