Today, I am talking to Maya Hussein. @mayahussein_ is one of the most successful content creators to reflect Arab and Middle Eastern culture in her work. She has made millions of people laugh with her content and has become a household name across the world. Today, Maya opens the conversation by sharing what it was like going through a divorce as an Ara ... Show More
Jul 7
Why Arabic Music Is Going Global | Danny Hajjar
This episode is about music — but also about something deeper: identity, belonging, and being seen. I sat down with Danny Hajjar, a brilliant music journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA, who’s been amplifying the voices of Arab artists across the Middle East, N ... Show More
51m 49s
May 27
EMEL on Freedom, Feminism, and Healing Through Her Music
What does it mean to find your voice — and use it to create change?In today’s episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk., I sit down with Tunisian artist EMEL, a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose music has inspired people across the world. From her breakout anthem “Kelmti Horra” — onc ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2024
From Censorship to Cultural Icon with Maya Abdullah
Today, we're sharing the compelling story of Maya Abdallah, a talent who rose to fame on social media, only to face the harsh realities of political activism colliding with her dreams.
Born in Atlanta with Lebanese and Palestinian roots, Maya moved to LA to chase the glittering ... Show More
43m 15s
Jul 2024
Handling Rejection, A.I, Music in Saudi & The Ugly Side of Social Media | Asmaa Naga 117
Asmaa is a tech entrepreneur and the founder of 'STUCK?'. A language support platform that blends AI with Human intelligence to provide content and translation services to businesses and individuals. Seventeen years ago, she moved from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, where she started as ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2024
Back from Brazil | Wine About It
QT and Maya are back talking about their time spent apart, Maya's Brazil trip, QT's time with Fear&, and QT's "potential" obsession.Wine About It🌟Bonus Content on Patreon🌟► https://www.patreon.com/wineaboutit🎵 Audio Version 🎵🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/WineAboutItSpotify� ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2020
Ismaeel Beaumont || Studying & Teaching Arabic While Battling Cancer
In this conversation with our dear brother Ismaeel, we cover so much from the beauties of learning and teaching Arabic, the struggle with sickness and hardships in family, work and study. Just sit back and enjoy!
Links for websites we refer to in the show. Ismaeel's wife's thi ... Show More
1h 11m