Smart but Dumb

Rayya
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A pod hosted by me, Rayya, where I bring my friends who are smarter than me to tell me something I don’t know. Tune in every Wednesday to hear my friends make me a little smarter and a lot less dumb.

  1. 05/12/2021

    Mixed Culture Musical Artistry with AYIITI

    This episode is all about how Haitian French Chilean Singer-songwriter-performer, AYIITI, tackles issues such as having different audiences, belonging to different cultures as well as musical evolution that is in tune to all the facets of her and her audience's identity. In this episode we do a deep-dive on the creative process of an international performer, how creative pivots are made (while staying authentic), how social media can affect one's career and how one can cater to his/her evolving audience.   Follow AYIITI on Instagram, AYIITI Music on YouTube and pretty much on all other social media platforms as AYIITI! AYIITI's song: Más by AYIITI (coming out soon!) & check her out on Spotify here! Follow @smartbutdumbpod for all podcast updates!

    54 min

  2. 05/05/2021

    Sex & Intimacy with Tugce

    This episode is with PhD candidate, Intimacy and Sex Expert (and High-School friend), Tugce Balik. She talks to me about all things intimacy, pleasure, self love (and how those things look different to everybody), chemistry vs. compatibility, erotic communication and more. Listen to how Tugce tackles the taboos surrounding sexuality, how she normalizes them, and how she's on a mission to help people to feel their best.  Tugce's song: Boo Thang (feat. Devin Morrison) by VanJess Follow her on IG @TugceBalik Follow @smartbutdumbpod on IG for all podcast updates!

    44 min

  3. 04/28/2021

    Political Risk Insurance with Alex R.

    Today's episode is with an old colleague of mine, Alex Russel. Alex is the Assistant Vice President Of Political Risk and Structured Credit at Marsh and in this episode he talks to me about what political risk insurance is, what events are could be considered as a risk to a company, what is claimable, how it is calculated and who the key players are in the industry.  Alex's song: Artsy by The Grouch Follow @smartbutdumbpod on Instagram for all podcast updates and hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

    23 min

  4. 04/21/2021

    Songwriting with Alayna

    Listen to my chat with New Zealand's very own singer songwriter, Alayna. We discuss songwriting, how it works, the artist- songwriter dynamic, the business behind it, and the mechanisms that are in place to write a hit song! She also tells me about how murky the waters get when it comes to music rights and one can draw the line between inspiration and plagiarism/infringement.  Alayna's song: Tender by Alayna Note: I’ll be Seeing You is my fav! Follow her on Instagram @alaynamusic_ and check out her music on your fav streaming platform here! Follow @smartbutdumbpod on Instagram for all podcast updates and hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

    36 min

  5. 04/14/2021

    Food Heritage with Kamel T.

    Today's episode is all about how shopping small and shopping locally can help preserve tradition and heritage around a common love we all share: food! To help break down this phenomena is Entrepreneur, Consultant, Engineer and Co-Founder of a specialized "mouneh" épicerie fine, Feryal, in Beirut (Lebanon), Kamel Taha. We discuss the importance of reviving food traceability in Lebanon and in the region, how an extensive excel file and detailed Google Maps got him to opening the boutique of his foodie dreams, how preserving local heritage through food works, and how his business model generates value for both local food producers and keen food loving consumers alike.  Order your mouneh from Feryal's website (they have worldwide shipping!) : www.feryalboutique.com Follow @feryal.boutique & Kamel on his personal IG @ktaha Kamel's song: No Man No Cry by Jimmy Sax  Follow @smartbutdumbpod on Instagram for all podcast updates and hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

    38 min

  6. 04/07/2021

    Content Creation with Dahlia

    Smart But Dumb is back! Kicking off season 2 with my friend, Dahlia Dandashi! Dahlia is a Lebanese/Syrian-American creative content producer who was born in Houston, Texas but grew up in Dubai, UAE. Though she began her career as a writer and editor, she transitioned to freelance content production focusing on photography, creative direction, copywriting and social media management. She now works full-time as a social content producer at a creative/media agency in New York City. Her nostalgia for the 90’s is both evident from her Instagram profile as well as her music taste that you’ll get to discover in this episode as we discuss all things content creation. Hear all about why "content is king" and what the content creation process actually looks like. And to add more to her portfolio, Dahlia's personal poetry, photography and projects also often explore themes of identity, womanhood and the Arab culture.  Find her (and feel free to DM her your q's) on Instagram @dahliadandashi  & check out her website!  Dahlia's song of choice: "That's What You Get" by Paramore   Some of Dahlia's fav bands: All Time Low, My Chemical Romance, Busted, Taking Back Sunday   Follow @smartbutdumbpod on Instagram for all podcast updates!

    43 min

  7. 07/08/2020

    Managing NGOs Today with Poonam

    I chat with Poonam Daswani, Director of Finance at a nonprofit, Village Health Works, to talk about how NGOs are navigating today's climate. She tells me about what nonprofits need to do to stay economically viable and socially relevant these days and how a shift in priorities and diversification of revenue streams can pave the way forward.  Poonam's song: Jamming by Bob Marley  Find Poonam on Linkedin & on Instagram @poonamkdaswani  Follow @smartbutdumbpod on Instagram for all podcast updates!

    31 min

  8. 07/03/2020

    Wine with Ashley

    My Freshman college year suitemate, Ashley, NYU Stern grad, now a Manager of Corporate Strategy at Breakthru Beverage Group, a wine and spirit distributor gives me a "what-I-need-to-know-about-wine"- 101 talk. She’s my WINEY friend without any whining. She took her passion for wine and really took it to the next level- she tells me how to describe wine, what the main types are, and how I can handle ordering wine at a restaurant or shop with ease.  Ashley's song: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant by Billy Joel

    43 min
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A pod hosted by me, Rayya, where I bring my friends who are smarter than me to tell me something I don’t know. Tune in every Wednesday to hear my friends make me a little smarter and a lot less dumb.

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  • Creator
    Rayya
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rayya
  • Show Website
    Smart but Dumb