In this episode, we dive into a discussion on being your true and authentic self. The conversation is through the lens of culture, religion, parents' expectations, and how to reconcile those forces in order to move forward, heal, and lead an authentic life.The conversation is with our season regular, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a best-selling author, speaker, and ... Show More
Aug 14
Why Most Arab Artists Give Up Too Soon | Aziz Maraka
What does 15 years of making music teach you about not giving up?Aziz Maraka gets real about the validation trap, unlearning old patterns, what happens when the creativity disappears, and the advice he wishes more artists heard.We also get into how he actually writes his songs .. ... Show More
25m 14s
Aug 3
How to Build Quiet Confidence l Kawtar
We spend so much time trying to be enough for everyone else. Maybe quiet confidence starts when you stop.Yalla! Let's Talk, in partnership with XP Air (XP Futures, MDL Beast) , sits down with Moroccan singer Kawtar for a conversation on self-worth, growth, and navigating the musi ... Show More
18m 16s
Feb 2023
Najwa Zebian : Trust your Heart
<p>Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing. </p><br><p>In this episode I speak to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist a ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2023
Najwa Zebian : Trust your Heart (re-release)
<p>Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing. </p><br><p>Over the Christmas break, I’m re-releasing some powerful episodes from 2023 and in ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2024
672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos with Najwa Zebian
In this insightful episode, Najwa Zebian, 4x best-selling author, speaker, and creator teaches us that embracing change has the power to enrich our lives. Najwa + Krista explore the nuances of loyalty, self-discovery, and the inspiration behind Najwa’s forthcoming book, The Only ... Show More
1h 56m
Oct 2023
Creating a Healthy Relationship (with Yourself) with Najwa Zebian
“The mistake most of us make is building our homes in other people. When we do that, we give them the power to make us homeless.” Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian joins Forrest for a conversation focused on discovering what truly matters to us. They use Najwa’s personal st ... Show More
1h 5m