<p>Join us this Wednesday for a chat with Hawraa Khalfan (@hawraawrites) as she spills the tea on her upcoming book inspired by the lives of Khaleeji (Gulf) women. She dishes on the struggles she's faced as a Kuwaiti writer and how her identity and the stories of the women around her fuel her writing. We also dive into the experience of growing up as a S ... Show More
Jun 2025
Pettiest Rants & Healthiest GREEN FLAGS
This week, Zainab is joined by Omar (9amt) for an episode of rants, roasts, and unpopular opinions. We’re calling out stale aesthetics, recycled personalities, and the people who treat manners like a lost art.Then we flip the script and give flowers to the green flags that deserv ... Show More
59m 52s
Jun 2025
Why It’s NEVER TOO LATE To Start Over
Ever thought about reinventing yourself… but didn’t know where to start? This week, Zainab is joined by her sister Fatimah (@labookay)—fitness coach, mental health advocate, and the only person who can humble her mid-sentence—for a deep dive into starting over at any age.From car ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2025
Are We CONTROLLING THE ALGORITHM… or Is It Controlling Us?
This Wednesday, Zainab is joined by Ghaleb from Street 965 to unpack the algorithm and the ego. We’re talking building a brand online, making AI work for you, and why authenticity is starting to feel like a lost art. Plus, the pressure on women to look perfect, and the pressure o ... Show More
50m 2s
Sep 2024
Kavita Kane on Writing Hidden Voices of Mythological Women: Sita's Sister Urmila & Karna's Wife Urvi
In this episode of Cyrus Says, bestselling author Kavita Kané joins Cyrus to discuss her revolutionary approach to Indian mythology, where she highlights the lesser-known women who played pivotal roles. With eight bestselling novels, including Karna’s Wife (2013), Sita’s Sister ( ... Show More
56m 35s
Aug 2024
Iman Mersal, "Traces of Enayat" (Transit Books, 2023)
Traces of Enayat (Transit Books, 2023) is a work of creative nonfiction tracing the mysterious life and erasure of Egyptian literature’s tragic heroine. It begins in Cairo, 1963. Four years before her lone novel is finally published, the writer Enayat al-Zayyat takes her own life ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2025
‘The Immigrant Dilemma’ - Yasmin Elhady on Muslim Matchmaking, Comedy, and Looking Different
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comSince the launch of ‘We’re Not Kidding’, Mehdi has sat down with some of the most multi-talented multi-hyphenates working in entertainment and media. But few wear as many caps as this week’s guest co-host, Yas ... Show More
43m 59s
Sep 29
Storytelling: A Common Thread of Humanity | Fatima Al-Banawi 160
A Saudi storyteller, actor, writer, and director whose work blends art with social impact, Fatima is the founder of Alf Wad Production House and The Other Story Project, initiatives that have transformed storytelling into a tool for cultural dialogue and community building.Her br ... Show More
2h 3m