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And Please, If It's Not Meant For me, Let Me Stop Yearning For It.

Send us Fan Mail Some longings don't ask to be fulfilled anymore. They just ask to be understood. In this episode of Ask The Hood, we talk about the quiet ache of wanting to be loved, the loneliness that hides beneath independence, and what it feels like to live in the space between hope and acceptance. This is a conversation about yearning for the kind of love that stays, the kind that chooses you and the difficult prayer that follows when you've waited for too long: "If it's not meant for me, please let me stop yearning for it." We'll talk about why books, music, and art can hold us but can never replace human connection, why some of us become experts at pretending we don't need anyone, and how to make peace with the uncertainty of not knowing whether love is on its way or if it's time to let go of the waiting. If you've ever wondered whether your longing means something... or simply wished your heart would stop reaching for what isn't reaching back, this episode is for you. If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

May 6

Fast Fashion Killed Creativity? With Sandra Rizk

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ask The Hood, Reema sits down with Sandra Rizk, founder of SCULPTOR FOUNDATION, to unpack the reality behind fast fashion, copy culture, and the loss of creativity in today’s industry. From the “Shein effect” to overconsumption, sustainability, Arab futurism, and identity in fashion, this conversation goes beyond clothes. Together, they explore what happens when trends move faster than meaning, why every store suddenly feels the same, and how independent designers, communities, and creatives are paying the price. This episode is about more than fashion. It’s about identity, power, creativity, and the future of self-expression in a world built on speed. Is fast fashion killing originality… or are we all part of the cycle? بهالحلقة من Ask The Hood، قعدنا أنا و Sandra Rizk مؤسسة SCULPTOR FOUNDATION نحكي عن الـ fast fashion، ليش كل البراندات صاروا يشبهوا بعض، وإذا عنجد السرعة والترندات عم يقتلوا الإبداع. حكينا عن الـ Shein effect، النسخ، الاستدامة، والـ overconsumption… وكمان عن شو يعني تكون creative عربي اليوم وتحاول تعمل شي عنده معنى بهالindustry. حلقة شوي fashion، شوي identity crisis، وشوي “ليش عم نشتري كل هالقد؟” ويمكن أهم سؤال: هل بعد في originality بعالم الموضة… أو كل شي صار copy paste؟ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

Feb 19

الغربة اللي محدا بيحكي عنها

Send us Fan Mail بحلقة جديدة من Ask The Hood بحكي عن الغُربة بشكل مختلف… مش بس غُربة سفر، بل غُربة شعور. مش منتمية لهون ولا لهناك… هاي غُربتي تجربتي بين لبنان والأردن، وكيف ممكن تحب بلدين بنفس القوة، بس تحس أحيانًا إنك مش منتمي بالكامل لأي مكان. عن الاشتياق لتفاصيل صغيرة، وعن الإحساس إن البيت ممكن يكون أكثر من مكان… أو يمكن ولا مكان كامل. حلقة قريبة للقلب لكل حدا عاش الغربة، حتى لو كان ببلده 🤍✨ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

12/23/2025

Listen When You Need Comfort: The Little Things in Life

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for the quiet moments. For the days that feel heavy without a clear reason. For when you need a reminder that life is still made of soft, beautiful details. I list the little things we often overlook, morning coffee that hits just right, random compliments, clean sheets, deep breaths after hard moments, inside jokes, familiar songs, and the kind of comfort that doesn’t ask questions. No fixing. No lessons. Just a gentle pause, a shared exhale, and a reminder that sometimes it’s the smallest things that keep us going. Put this on when you need comfort. You’re not alone. Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

12/19/2025

I Think I Found Her: From Social Butterfly to Soft Life

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about being labeled an extrovert for years when I was actually just surviving loudness. About retiring the “social butterfly” title. About realizing that I don’t want to perform anymore. After years of being “the social butterfly,” the life of the party, the DJ, the loud one I realized something unexpected: I was never that girl. I was performing her. And about how one person withou trying gave me the quiet confirmation I needed to close a chapter I’d been dragging for too long. If you’ve ever felt tired of being “the fun one,” this episode is for you. Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

09/12/2025

عقبالك Season

Send us Fan Mail بهاي الحلقة رح احكي عن موسم الاعراس وكم مرة بنسمع كلمة عقبالك و قديه هالكلمة بتاثر علينا و كمية الضغط من المجتمع. Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

02/07/2025

⁠Friends Without Benefits: Exploring Genuine Connections with Khaled

Send us Fan Mail Can guys and girls really just be friends? Or is there always something lurking beneath the surface? In this episode of Ask the Hood, we’re diving deep into the age-old debate: Can platonic friendships between men and women truly exist? From personal experiences to cultural perceptions, we break down the dynamics of cross-gender friendships—when they work, when they don’t, and whether society still struggles to accept them. Are these friendships always walking a fine line, or can they be as real and pure as any other bond? Tune in as we uncover the truth behind friends without benefits. 💬🔥 🎧 Available now on all streaming platforms! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts. Can guys and girls really be just friends? 👀 #AskTheHood #FriendsWithoutBenefits If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

02/02/2025

Long Distance Besfriend with Mona Chataw أصدقاء رغم المسافات

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of "Ask the Hood," we dive into the incredible bond of long-distance best friends. Join us as we explore the stories of friendships that span miles and time zones, yet remain as strong as ever. From nostalgic tales of how they met to the challenges and joys of maintaining closeness across borders, we celebrate the power of friendship that knows no distance. Tune in as we share personal experiences, tips for staying connected, and the unique dynamics that make long-distance friendships so special. Whether you're separated by cities or continents, this episode will remind you that true friendship transcends physical distance! 🎧 Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you. The conversations continue on my Substack with essays, poems, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and letters I don't always say out loud. Listen to the episode, then come meet me there. 🤍 ✍🏼 Substack: https://reemabakri.substack.com/ Don't forget to like and follow to our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا اسك ذا هود عبر يوتيوب، أنغامي، سبوتيفاي، أبل بودكاست #askthehood #thehood #curlhood #كيرل_هود Connect with Ask The Hood | @curlhood_ If this episode stayed with you a little longer than expected, there's more waiting for you.

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I Think I Found Her: From Social Butterfly to Soft Life

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And Please, If It's Not Meant For me, Let Me Stop Yearning For It.

Fast Fashion Killed Creativity? With Sandra Rizk

الغربة اللي محدا بيحكي عنها

Listen When You Need Comfort: The Little Things in Life

I Think I Found Her: From Social Butterfly to Soft Life

عقبالك Season

⁠Friends Without Benefits: Exploring Genuine Connections with Khaled

Long Distance Besfriend with Mona Chataw أصدقاء رغم المسافات

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