Alya Mooro is an Egyptian-born journalist and writer based in London who wrote her first book The Greater Freedom: Life As a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes where she discusses the identity crisis that can be caused as a result of immigration, the 'stereotyping' of the Arab woman, toxic masculinity in females, and a lot more. The conversatio ... Show More
Feb 2024
Palestinian Resilience through Communication: A Conversation with Zenah Mattar
On this week's episode, we speak to communications expert Zenah Mattar, on the Arab Narrative through a Western perspective and the importance of navigating through the complexities of intercultural communication and identity. She shares her personal journey, igniting her passion ... Show More
32m 43s
Oct 2025
Aymann Ismail: Faith, Fatherhood & The Truth | Sumud Podcast
🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Aymann Ismail, journalist, storyteller, and father, to explore how identity, faith, and truth-telling intersect in a time of moral crisis. A staff writer at Slate, the author of Becoming Baba, and president of the Arab and Middl ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2024
Sex in the Arab World l Shereen El Feki
<p>"If you really want to know people, you start by looking inside their bedroom". Today, I talk to journalist and author, Shereen El Feki on what goes behind closed doors in the Arab world. We are diving into sensitive topics, such as the sexual evolution in the region, sex in I ... Show More
54m 36s
Nov 2024
Hajar - Live Is Blind Habibi | Think You Know? #1
Emma sits down with Hajar from Love is Blind Habibi to uncover the real story behind the reality star, from her early life and family in Morocco to moving to Dubai as a teenager. Hajar opens up about her life as a modern Arab woman, sharing her culture, some Love is Blind Habibi ... Show More
31m 9s
Jul 2025
EXCLUSIVE Nadiya Hussain Breaks Silence on BBC Exit! The Truth About My Decade On TV
Nadiya Hussain breaks her silence after being axed by the BBC, and how being the “relatable Muslim” on TV came at the cost of her voice, her identity, and her mental health. In this exclusive conversation, the Great British Bake Off winner shares the truth about her decade in TV, ... Show More
1h 51m