Guilda Khoury’s concept store Mellow was one of the very first shops to open in Beirut’s design district Mar Mikhael seven years ago. After the August 4th Beirut explosion, which completely shattered Guilda’s store, Mellow was yet again the first to reopen in a ravaged Mar Mikhael. Guilda’s story is one of great bravery, perseverance and hope. She shares wit ... 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
Feb 2022
How film created hope after the Beirut port explosion | Mounia Akl
When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving talk, Akl shares the story of how she and her crew finished their film as the city ... Show More
12m 36s
Nov 2022
The Vintage Dealer: Elevating Your Fashion Game and Mood
With economic turmoil and skyrocketing prices, thrift shops have taken over our local scene but only one store succeeded in becoming Beirut’s favorite. On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, we interview Morissa Choueiry, the woman behind Lebanon’s trendy online shop that di ... Show More
18m 16s
Aug 2024
The Written Form of Unspoken Words with Gheed El Bizri
Today, we share the journey of Gheed El Bizri, who transitions from the historic streets of Lebanon to the esteemed halls of Stanford.
Gheed's journey is a testament to the power of hope, faith, and the written word, showcasing the essence of overcoming adversity. Facing culture ... Show More
1s
Sep 2023
52. MelRish Studio: Tragedy to Triumph
In this episode of the Women on the Rise Podcast, host Jen Blandos sits down with Melon Perez, the co-founder of The MelRish Studio. Melon shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, which started with a devastating setback. She and her husband had big dreams of opening a Fili ... Show More
17m 44s
Mar 2023
Reconstruire le travail d'une vie (Rebuilding a Life's Work) - Revisited
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting a story by Maya Husseini, a stained-glass artist who spent her career rebuilding churches in her hometown of Beirut. But after a devastating warehouse explosion in August 2020, she was faced wi ... Show More
25m 55s
Nov 2025
S2 EP08 | Inside Lebanon’s Independent Music Scene | Blu Fiefer
Join us as we sit down and chat with Blu Fiefer, a Lebanese musician redefining independence and authenticity in the region’s music scene. From starting her journey at 15 to founding her own label, “Mafi Budget.” Blu shares how Beirut’s explosion, the Lebanese revolution, and yea ... Show More
1h 4m