<p>Sabah el kheir! Today, I’m joined by my mom, artist Nicole Karam.
Ever since I can remember, art has been her passion and way of life, shaping how I view creativity in my own life.
In this episode, we talk about her childhood in Lebanon, her journey to the U.S. after marrying my dad, and how her life experiences have inspired her art—from her 'Tribute t ... Show More
Jun 2025
Moving Back Home to Lebanon & Leaving Dubai (and My Job)
Sabah el kheir! We’re finally back with a new episode, and I’m laying it all on you — I’m officially leaving Dubai. After 2 years here, this chapter is coming to a close. So much has happened… I left my job, and now I’m starting to pack up my little bubble, the apartment I made f ... Show More
55m 19s
Apr 2025
Life Updates, No Hobbies, and a Wedding in India
Sabah el kheir, how are you! This week, I’m finally back with the mic — and honestly, it was about time. I’ve missed these morning debriefs. In this episode, I catch you up on ALL the life updates: from freezing up when someone asked me what my hobbies are (why is that question s ... Show More
51m 4s
Jan 2025
Dubai Adventures, Parties & Moving To The USA ft. Rich & Jess
Sabah El Kheir y'all! I’ve got a super special guest — my brother Richard! I've talked about him so much, but he's finally here with me and Jess in Dubai. We talk about what our week in Dubai has been like, family dynamics (fyi he's a triplet), Rich's big move to America, and the ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2025
Older Than Occupation | Rima Nasir Tarazi
Palestinian composer and pianist Rima Nasir Tarazi reflects on her extraordinary life, sharing wisdom shaped by 93 years of personal and political challenges. Despite everything she’s witnessed, or perhaps because of it, Rima still holds a remarkable grit for life. In this episod ... Show More
48m 59s
Apr 2025
#7 - Art, Culture & The Arab Narrative: Rima Nasser of Selections Magazine
In this episode of "Tak on the Pod", Andrea sits down with Rima Nasser, founder of Selections Magazine, a platform dedicated to showcasing the richness of Arab art, design, and culture. Through Selections and initiatives like Cultural Narratives, Rima has created a space for arti ... Show More
29m 51s
Nov 10
What it Means to Lose a Home | Suad Amiry
When Suad Amiry’s father tried to return to his home in Jaffa after 1948, he found that an Israeli family had moved in. They refused to let him enter. And when he returned to their home in Amman, it was the first time Suad had ever seen him cry. Years later, Suad would build a ca ... Show More
59m 9s
Jun 2022
Famous Lebanese Illustrator: Sketching Daily Life, Nostalgia, and Hope
<p>From being known as “the kid who can draw” amongst family members to getting featured in GQ Middle East’s “50 faces of Lebanon’s global creative community,” interior architect and illustrator Tony Maalouf has been successfully associating his emotionally-filled mixed media art ... Show More
15m 20s
Sep 15
The Brush that Carried a Homeland - Sliman Mansour (Arabic Episode)
Few artists have captured the soul of Palestine the way Sliman Mansour has. His paintings featuring olive trees, stone terraces, mud, and the steadfast women of the land have carried Palestine across generations and borders. In this conversation, Mansour looks back on his childho ... Show More
50m 42s
Jul 2024
Maya Art Space Gallery: Leh Beirut?
What is it about Beirut that keeps people coming back and that keeps us so attached? Join me with the owner of Maya Art Space Gallery and 3 renowned artists that depict Beirut in all its beautiful facets with their inspiring art. Meet Maya Kahil, Fouad Farah, Jamal Kadamani, Fadi ... Show More
27m 31s
Nov 2024
Gaza on Canvas | Malak Mattar
How would a city enduring genocide appear on a painter’s canvas? In this episode, we explore the world of Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, whose vivid yet haunting creations offer some answers. Malak, who has grown up under siege in Gaza, and whose artwork traveled before she did ... Show More
46m 32s