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
Oct 13
#117 Fady AbouChalache: Investment & Leadership | فادي أبو شلش: الاستثمار والقيادة
Send us Fan MailRicardo Karam sits down with Fady Michel AbouChalache for a conversation about investment, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the building of lasting institutions.From Beirut to Wharton and Harvard, and later New York, Boston, and London, AbouChalache has spent mo ... Show More
54m 16s
Oct 6
#116 Tarick Smiley: Beyond Beauty and Appearance I طارق صميلي: ما وراء الجمال والمظهر
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Ricardo Karam sits down with Dr. Tarick Smiley for a dialogue about beauty, identity, medicine, and the delicate relationship between how we look and how we see ourselves. From his beginnings in Ohio to Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Smiley ... Show More
43m 5s
Oct 5
#115 Charles Arbid: Entrepreneurship & Nation-Building | شارل عربيد: ريادة الأعمال وبناء الوطن
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Ricardo Karam sits down with Charles Arbid for a dialogue about entrepreneurship, ambition, Lebanon, and the responsibility that comes with success. From the world of business to the leadership of economic and social institutions, Charles Ar ... Show More
44m 1s
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