Economist Léa Hakim joins us from Beirut to talk about how creating jobs will not only help the financial crisis in Lebanon, but also allow people to live with dignity. Léa has dedicated a huge chunk of her life to giving back to her community through a number of initiatives that span across the economic and educational sectors. She truly inspired us with he ... Show More
May 2024
Planning Your Burnouts (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)
Things get real and personal for our dynamic duo this week as Marilyn shares with Rhea her recent feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Together, our best friends share what a burnout has looked like for them, how they’ve dealt with it, and what they need from each other and from t ... Show More
34m 27s
May 2024
Managing an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise Kossaifi)
You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea in ... Show More
42m 48s
Aug 2023
Haneen Sayed: Lebanon's Economic Crisis
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Haneen Sayed, an international development expert and former lead specialist at the World Bank. During the conversation, Dr. Sayed discusses the roots of the economic crisis in Lebanon and how the international donor community can ... Show More
32m 4s
Sep 2021
Episode 1 - Libnanie with Elie Introduction
Elie, the creator of "Libnanie with Elie", welcomes you to a podcast that will feature Lebanese guests who have made positive contributions in their respective communities from around the world. In the first episode, the Lebanese-Australian journalist talks about the purpose and ... Show More
6m 50s
Jul 2022
Ep. 13: Thinking out loud with Rouba Mhaissen
In episode 12 of The #Diplowomen Podcast, Karma Ekmekji thinks out loud with Rouba Mhaissen,
Economist, activist, community mobilizer, and Founder and Director of Sawa for Development and Aid
00:00 Introduction
00:45 The role of a community mobilizer
01:56 From an economist to a ... Show More
22m 38s
Aug 2020
Repowering Lebanon with wind energy
Salah Tabbara is co-founder of Naseem Akkar Windfarms, Lebanon's first wind energy project that will power 220,0000 homes. In this episode recorded before the August 4th explosion at the Port of Beirut, he talks about the project's progress, how the private sector can help restru ... Show More
1s
Aug 2024
INJAZ Lebanon: A Look Into Their Transformational Journey with Samar Dani
In this episode, Samar Dani, CEO of INJAZ Lebanon, provides an inspiring look into the organization's transformational journey. Dani discusses the impactful initiatives INJAZ Lebanon is spearheading and how they are navigating and overcoming regional challenges to drive positive ... Show More
25m 41s