23 episodes
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My name is Dana Alhanbali, I am an entrepreneur and for the past 14 years I have been working in the communications industry. From design to strategy, from media to production, working in multinationals to cofounding an award winning creative firm, there are so many lessons I have learned along the way. I don't believe in giving advice but I do actively look for lessons. And that is what I want to share on this podcast, through my own reflections and conversations I have with others, my goal is to provide you with something to consider. Thank you for the privilege of your time.
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E23: The Power of Legacy | Transformation Rooted in Tradition
In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked world of family-owned businesses, a powerhouse in global economies. With entrepreneurship taking the spotlight, it's crucial to recognize the substantial contribution of legacy businesses. We're joined by Farida F. El Agamy, a remarkable legacy business leader and founder who shares her insights around balancing multifaceted responsibilities within her family's enterprises, governance endeavors, and advocacy for gender equality in leadership positions. Farida embodies the essence of empowerment and innovation which can be seen in all her work. Tune in as we explore the vital role of family-owned businesses in today's economic landscape and how we can learn from them. We hope you will find something to consider.
Connect with the Guest:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elagamy_f
Tharawat Website: www.tharawat.org
KYMA Website: www.mykyma.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridafelagamy/
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about -
E22: The Secret Ingredient | Cooking Together, Growing Together
In this episode, we are joined by Olivia Manner and Ahmed Al Akber, the cofounders behind the UAE sensation, Hello Chef and real life partners running a household together. In this candid conversation they share stories from their own experiences around the power of passion, perseverance, the bonds of family and how their shared love for food and commitment to each other fueled their remarkable success. A special conversation about what it takes to make partnership work on all fronts. We hope you will find something to consider.
Connect with the Guest:
Website: www.hellochef.me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellochef
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellochef.me/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellochef_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HelloChefKitchen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-chef/
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about -
E21: Courageous Conversations | How to Navigate Taboo Topics in Journalism
In this episode, Kuwaiti writer Shaikha Albahaweed shares insights from her experience as a law student and journalist around the challenges of navigating taboo topics like domestic violence, politics and feminist movements in Kuwait. Shaikha's work has sparked crucial conversations across the social media sphere and beyond that have contributed to the discourse we see today around these topics in the region. What does it take to make an impact on shaping societal norms? We hope you will find something to consider.
This is a bilingual episode, so if you are not an Arabic speaker we do suggest that you watch this episode on Youtube and turn on the captions to enjoy the episode.
Connect with the Guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaikha_albhawed/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaikha_bahawed
Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbmc.media?igsh=NW1qcXk2ZTR6OWl1utm_source=qr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaikha-albahaweed-a248b015b/?originalSubdomain=kw
Profile: https://manshoor.com/authors/Shaikha.Albhawed/
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about -
E20: HEAL | A Call to Action 🍉
We sit down with Steve Sosebee, an incredible human that has dedicated the past 30 years of his life to helping Palestine. Founder of PCRF, he recently left the organization to start HEAL, an organization positioned to address a broader scope of needs for the Palestinian community that encompasses Health, Education, Aid and Leadership. Steve gives us a candid perspective from first hand experience on ground in Palestine and shares how we as a global community can help. This episode has a call to action. Listen, understand, share and we hope you find something to consider.
Donate to HEAL: https://healpalestine.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/healpalestine/donation.jsp?campaign=1&test=true
Connect with @Stephen Sosebee + HEAL Platform:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heal.palestine/
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/adfdc72628e9/heal-palestine
Website: https://www.healpalestine.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sosebee-b54a0310/
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about -
E19: The Stories We Tell | Arab Identity and Collective Trauma
In this episode we are joined by writer Layla AlAmmar, in a candid conversation around Arab identity and collective trauma through the lens of storytelling. Our conversation takes a deep dive into Arab literature's complexity and richness, shedding light on personal and societal trauma dimensions. This is an episode that explores the facets around culture, language, and identity.
An accomplished writer and academic from Kuwait, Layla's impressive credentials include a Ph.D. in Literature focusing on Arab Women's fiction and literary trauma theory. Her novels "The Pact We Made" and "Silence is a Sense" have received notable recognition in literary circles. We hope you will find something to consider.
Connect with the Guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layla_alammar/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Layla_AlAmmar
Website: https://www.layla-alammar.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/layla-alammar-9238aa17/
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about -
E18: The Right Question | An exploration of art with Aseel AlYaqoub
In this episode, we sit down with artist Aseel AlYaqoub to understand her unique creative process. Aseel's work focuses on Kuwait's diverse historical narratives and their intersection with contemporary society. Her woke provokes profound questions about identity, culture, and the region's rich history. An insightful conversation where we are challenged to question, “the question” through introspection and reflection. We hope you will find something to consider.
Connect with the Guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseelalyaqoub/
Website: www.aseelalyaqoub.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/aseelalyaqoub
Find us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/
Listen to us (all available platforms)
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7
Connect with the Host:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbali
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about