Hikmat Wehbi Podcast #26 with John Achka...

‏Dr. Dina was the first person in her family to enter medical school — Kasr Al-Aini, Cairo University, no mentor, no guidance, no one to ask. She wanted to be a pediatrician. Then one night shift, at 22 years old, ended that plan permanently. Fourteen years after graduating, she ... Show More

‏Majda was an engineer — electrical and computer, honors degree, master's on a corporate scholarship, managing the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey for an international company. Good salary, good companies, no passion. In March 2025 she gave social media one year. Twelve mont ... Show More

‏Riaan was broke, on drugs, and sleeping on people's couches in Cape Town. Soleen was stuck in an interior design career she hated in Dubai. They met through an Instagram story, talked for seven months without meeting, and told each other "I think I'm going to marry you" before t ... Show More

‏In this #Sardeafterdinner, we reconnect with our friend, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and NEW late-night talk show host John Achkar. The three of us discuss the fear of failure, the rush to get back up again, create in the face of adversity and thrive outside our comfort zon ... Show More

‏In this episode we host Yaser Bakr, comedian and founder of The Comedy Club. We talk about Comedy in the Middle East and Saudi, local Jeddawi food, and Al-Ahli winning the Saudi League! Show Links Yaser Bakr’s blog Mahmoud Sabbagh hijazi history blog Al Comedy Club Twitter accou ... Show More

‏Ahmed El-Hareedy is a standup comedian, co-founder of The Comedy Bunch, and co-host of Kobayten Ahwa podcast. Ahmed is also a part time dentist.