In the inaugural episode of "Tak on the Pod," join host Andrea as she sits down with the visionary Ricardo Karam, founder of Takreem. With over twenty-five years of experience as a talk show host, public speaker, writer, and advocate, Ricardo shares insights into his journey and the mission behind the TAKREEM Foundation. Discover the essence of 'Takreem' and ... Show More
Jun 23
#14 - Roots, Risk & Responsibility with Habib Kairouz
In this episode of Tak on the Pod, host Andrea Makhlouf sits down with Habib Kairouz, Managing Partner at Rho Capital Partners, for a conversation about long-term thinking, conviction, and responsibility.With over three decades of experience backing founders through cycles of boo ... Show More
43m 1s
Jun 23
#15 - Powering Possibility: Innovating the Energy Sector with Dr. Shihab Kuran
In this episode of Tak on the Pod, our host Andrea Makhlouf sits down with Dr. Shihab Kuran - a Jordanian-born inventor, serial entrepreneur, and seasoned executive in the global semiconductor, power, and clean tech sectors. Throughout his career, Dr. Kuran has engineered solutio ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2025
#13 - Beyond Stereotypes: Najla Said on Art, Culture, and Legacy
In this episode of Tak on the Pod, Andrea sits down with the talented Najla Said, a Lebanese-Palestinian-American actor, playwright, and author whose powerful work in theatre and literature explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexity of cultural narratives. Known f ... Show More
52m 2s
Jun 2022
Arab Representation & Community with Ricardo Karam of TAKREEM
In this episode, MEEDA's VP Carine El Khazen receives Ricardo Karam. Mr Karam is a talk-show host, public speaker, writer and advocate of promoting Arab achievement and social causes. In 2010, Mr Karam decided to take storytelling to the next level and use it as a means of creati ... Show More
50m 42s
Jul 2024
(Pt.2) Taking Charge and Creating a Life You Love with Karim, Founder of Mindbridge Automation
In this episode, Karim dives deeper into his journey from dissatisfaction to a place where he loves what he does and feels confident about his direction in life. He opens up about the challenges he faced, including opposition from others, and how he changed certain aspects of him ... Show More
37m 10s
Dec 2023
INJAZ Al Arab: Forsati- Voices of Visionaries with Akef Aqrabawi
<p>This episode is committed to inspiring and educating the MENA region. In this episode, host and entrepreneur Othman Boodai is joined by Akef Aqrabawi, CEO of INJAZ Al Arab, to explore the journeys of impactful leaders, educators, and innovators. Othman shares how his experienc ... Show More
37m 26s
Mar 2025
My guest appearance on ‘Gems of Arabia’ about Arab Representation in Media with Becky Anderson, Faisal Abbas & host Hatem AlAkeel
I’m excited to share a special episode from the podcast, Gems of Arabia about Arab Representation in Media. The episode, hosted by WIDN alum Hatem Al Akeel, was recorded a few weeks ago at the CNN Academy in Abu Dhabi in front of a live audience of the Academy’s latest cohort of ... Show More
1h 14m