In this episode of "Tak on the Pod," we are joined by Mona El Hallak, a renowned architect and heritage preservation activist from Beirut. Mona’s work has been pivotal in preserving Lebanon’s architectural and cultural heritage, most notably leading the transformation of the historic Barakat Building into Beit Beirut—a museum of memory and cultural hub. As t ... 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
Apr 2025
Tatreez on Stone I Naqsh Collective
<p>With each stitch and surface, Naqsh Collective reimagines the boundaries between craft, architecture, and memory. In this episode, we sit with Nisreen, Nermeen and Shireen Abu Dail, the sisters behind the collective, to reflect on what it means to carry Palestinian identity th ... Show More
38m 58s
Oct 2024
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Sahar Khraibani
In this episode of Khatt Chronicles, Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Lebanese design writer and critic, Sahar Khraibani. They discuss her journey into the field of design writing through graphic design and illustration. Together, they unpack the importance of design and critical ... Show More
36m 49s
Dec 2023
Zeina Arida and Local Art
A series of conversations with Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and people who have been part of Qatar’s architecture & culture development journey. In this episode, Her Excellency is joined by Zeina Arida, the Director of MATHAF: Arab Museum of Modern Art, in Doha. Zei ... Show More
39m 27s
Feb 2024
Palestinian Resilience through Communication: A Conversation with Zenah Mattar
On this week's episode, we speak to communications expert Zenah Mattar, on the Arab Narrative through a Western perspective and the importance of navigating through the complexities of intercultural communication and identity. She shares her personal journey, igniting her passion ... Show More
32m 43s