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May 2025
27m 37s

Failing In Public + Arab Women In Media

OT, Reem, Akkaoui
About this episode

And we're back! This week on The Dukkan Show, OT and Reem get real about two topics that hit close to home: failing in public and the future of Arab women in media.From viral flops to legendary comebacks, we unpack how stumbling on the world stage can actually be the key to building creative grit, earning trust, and rewriting what success looks like in the Middle East.

? Inside the Episode:

  • Why failure is the new flex—and how to turn your L’s into legacy.
  • Raw stories from Arab women rewriting the media script—behind the camera and on-screen.
  • The truth about cancel culture, clapbacks, and the tightrope women walk online.
  • A no-BS guide to transforming public backlash into brand power and finding your real ones along the way.

Whether you’re building a brand, creating content, or just figuring it out—this episode is your reminder that your voice matters, even when it shakes.? Plug in. Reflect. Keep causing culture.#WeCauseCulture #DukkanShow #FailOutLoud #ArabVoices #CultureUnfiltered

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