We sat down with Hayat Aljowaily (@xhayatyx), founder of Kalam Aflam (@kalamaflam.fr) and director of CineGouna Emerge at the Gouna Film Festival (@gff), to talk about filmmaking, cultural programming, and creating space for stories from the region. We dive into her work of supporting young creatives, spotlighting new voices, and building bridges between Cai ... Show More
Sep 23
S3 EP02 | No One Is Coming To Save You
Can online activism really create change?As the public square moves online, we dissect how on ground and online activism can shape change, and why each creates impact on different timelines and at different scales. We also reflect on our role, individually and collectively, in cr ... Show More
56m 59s
Sep 23
S3 EP01 | WE'RE BACK: why we’re taking up space in Season 3
How much can you change in a year? More than you might realize. We’re opening season 3 by reflecting on the past year and everything it entailed, the ways we’ve grown, the losses we’ve navigated, and the parts of ourselves we’ve had to reconsider along the way. We’re unpacking wh ... Show More
27m 50s
Sep 8
It’s the time of the year… | S3 Trailer
In Season 3 of Sage Takes Thyme, Womena’s founders expand the table, bringing in more voices, more lived realities, and more difficult questions shaping the Arab world and its diaspora today.We take a deeper dive into the forces influencing women’s lives across the region: power, ... Show More
1m 57s
Sep 2021
15. “The only way we can make life meaningful is to rebel" ft. Basma Bishay
In this episode Basma & I chat about being a woman in a mainly male dominated society, we talk about the infamous airport ordeal, our role models, podcasts we love to listen to and much more, tune in to listen....
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44m 23s
Oct 2024
The Spectrum of Narcissism, Feminism, and Activism
On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss the aftermath of the Instagram suspension and the complexities of female friendships. We explore why they can sometimes be challenging, touching on societal pressures, the victimhood narrative, and the importance of accountability. T ... Show More
19m 55s
Sep 2024
Faith, Femininity, and Knowing Thyself
On this week's episode, we sit down Layla K. Saleh, where we unpack the conventional views on feminism, womanhood, and the intersection of religion and modern societal norms. Layla shares her views on the impact of Western ideologies on Middle Eastern perspectives, the concept of ... Show More
38m 44s
Sep 2024
Empowering Women in Media: A Conversation with Nora & Aisha
In this inspiring episode of Forsati Podcast, we sit down with Nora and Aisha, two trailblazing women making waves in the media industry. Join us as they share their personal journeys, challenges, and the impact they are creating through their work. From navigating gender biases ... Show More
7m 12s