Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ricardo sits down with Nidal Al-Ashkar for a very special conversation. Nidal Al-Ashkar is among the most influential women to shape the cultural landscape of Lebanon and the Arab world. Much of the development of theatre in Beirut is attributed to her efforts, which culminated in the establishment of “The Beirut Theatre Wor ... Show More
Jul 21
#111 Sarah Trad: A Journey Through Memory and Belonging I سارة طراد: رحلة في الذاكرة والانتماء
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ricardo Karam sits down with Sarah Trad in a conversation about memory, hospitality, reinvention, and the art of transforming a personal story into a place of meaning.Raised between worlds, from Jeddah to Lebanon and beyond, Sarah grew up in a ho ... Show More
41m 10s
Jul 14
#110 When the Body Becomes the Stage: Joe Kodeih I حين يصبح الجسد مسرحاً آخر: جو قديح
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Ricardo Karam sits down with Lebanese actor and playwright Joe Kodeih in a dialogue that moves beyond theatre into the deeper terrain of identity, fragility, and what remains when life itself becomes an unpredictable stage.From his early beg ... Show More
41m 47s
Jul 7
#109 Ghida Rabbat: When Difference Becomes Responsibility | غيدا ربّاط: حين يصبح الاختلاف مسؤولية
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ricardo Karam sits down with Ghida Rabbat in a deeply human conversation about motherhood, difference, inclusion, and the long journey of turning a personal challenge into a collective mission. As a mother of a child with special needs and the co ... Show More
43m 8s
Sep 2023
A Conversation with Syrian Artist Nada Odeh about her Art and Activism
A very lively discussion between Dr. Sahar Khamis and her guest, Syrian artist Nada Odeh, about her artistic journey, talents, and skills, and how she combined both art and activism to serve humanity at large, and the Syrian crisis, especially Syrian refugees, in particular. Nad ... Show More
59m 38s
Jul 2021
NADINE LABAKI: See Things The Way We Want Them To Be | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #46
In this Sarde with Writer, Director, Actress, and Activist Nadine Labaki, we discussed the following: - The duality that comes with telling tragic stories & leading normal lives afterwards - The creative process behind Nadine’s work and Lebanese Cinema Industry - Armchair critic ... Show More
1h 36m
Mar 2025
Culturvator Conversations Podcast: Redefining Egyptian Craftsmanship with Shewekar Elgharably
In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits with renowned interior and furniture designer Shewekar Elgharably to explore her journey in redefining Egyptian craftsmanship and her philosophy on creating timeless, culturally roo ... Show More
31m 21s