In this week’s episode, our hosts sit down with Monica Abadir, the creative producer and director that brought our podcast’s art direction and set design to life. Monica shares her journey of moving to Cairo after being born and raised in Canada and reflects on how this cultural shift has influenced her work. They delve into the inspiration behind the set de ... Show More
Jan 12
S2 EP16 | Femininity, health and wellness with Tadros sisters
In this episode, we sat down with sisters Solenne and Christina Tadros to discuss femininity as a practice rooted in wellness, ease, and self-empowerment. Solenne Tadros (@solenneternet) is a Jordanian designer and creative technologist who brings ideas to life through storytelli ... Show More
47m 36s
Dec 29
BONUS | Relationships: From Red Flags to the Madonna-Wh*re Complex
This is a republished conversation from Season One where we dive into the ups and downs of personal relationships. In this episode, we explore the trials, mistakes, and lessons we’ve learned along the way, reflecting on the complexities of love in modern society and the growing a ... Show More
50m 46s
Aug 2025
Writing Palestine | Susan Abulhawa (Relaunch)
<p>With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-acclaimed writer, weaves together history, activism and fiction. In this first episode of Tarwida, join us for an insightful con ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2025
How Do You Decolonize Care? | Sundus Abdul Hadi & Maktaba Bookshop
<p>We explore the Arab community's evolution in Montreal, the intent behind Maktaba Bookshop as a space for Arab representation and cultural exchange, and the concept of decolonizing care. The founder of Maktaba in Montreal, Iraqi artist and author Sundus Abdul Hadi shares her im ... Show More
54m 51s
Oct 2024
Writing Palestine I Susan Abulhawa
With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-acclaimed writer, weaves together history, activism and fiction. In this first episode of Tarwida, join us for an insightful conver ... Show More
1h 8m
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
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 root ... Show More
31m 21s
Mar 2025
Culturvator Conversations Podcast: Designing Harmony with Alia El Tanani
In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits down with interior designer Alia El Tanani, the visionary co-founder of Living In Interiors and Don Tanani, to explore the art of designing spaces that tell stories.Alia El Tanani is ... Show More
1h 26m