The Native Informant

Sarah Alagroobi
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Welcome to The Native Informant podcast, your go-to destination for thought-provoking discussions on Arab-centric socio-cultural topics. This channel delves into the human experience, cultural norms and values and much more. Subscribe to our channel, hit the notification bell, and be the first to catch our latest episodes! We release new content weekly, ensuring you'll always have something captivating to engage with. Follow us on social media platforms for updates. We value your feedback, so feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, and topic ideas. Your voice matters! instagram.com/thenativeinformant

  1. 2025. 09. 13.

    Once More, With Feeling (Final Episode)

    In this final episode, I explain why Native Informant has reached a natural close. I reflect on how a show born from The Letters Project, built on honest conversation and cultural advocacy, found itself in a social landscape that now rewards performance over substance. I speak frankly about the rise of parasocial theatre, clout chasing, and the pressure to be constantly visible. She shares why authenticity, private service, and faith-centred integrity matter more to her than metrics, and why stepping back can be an ethical decision rather than a retreat. This is not a goodbye to public thinking, rather a reframe, new forms, new forums, same values. If you have ever found courage or clarity here, I invite you to take what serves you, read more, think harder, and act off camera. Thank you for listening.

    32분

  2. 2025. 09. 08.

    Rashed Alnuaimi: Childlike Wonder Beyond the Stage

    On this week's episode, singer, actor, and creative practitioner Rashed Alnuaimi joins me for his first-ever podcast appearance. We explore the intimate balance between public visibility and private freedom, the courage to step away from industry pressures, and the childlike wonder that fuels authentic creation. Rashed reflects on his decade-long journey toward releasing his debut album, the paradoxes of hibernation and rebirth, and how art can act as a bridge, like architecture, between individuals and society. Together, we discuss the role of ecosystems and community, the radical act of setting boundaries, and the fears and joys that accompany vulnerability in art. This episode is both a personal therapy session and a meditation on what it means to reclaim creative integrity, find play in the process, and redefine success on one’s own terms.

    47분

  3. 2025. 08. 25.

    Confidence, Passion Projects & Pretty Privilege

    On this week's episode, we dive into pretty privilege, confidence, and how these dynamics shape friendships, relationships, and situationships. A candid conversation on self-worth, navigating connections, and owning your presence.

    37분

  4. 2025. 07. 28.

    Walid Al Wawi: Art in the Time of Crisis

    On this week's episode, Walid Al Wawi interrogates the role of the artist amidst ongoing global atrocities, particularly the genocide in Palestine. He touches on the uncomfortable truths about institutional complicity, aesthetic performativity, and the myth of the neutral artist. Walid speaks with candour and conviction about the collapse of meaning in art that does not act, and the moral failure of those who remain silent under the guise of professionalism, detachment, or fear. We discuss the weaponisation of solidarity, the commodification of resistance, and the co-option of Palestinian grief into digestible, decorative formats. This episode confronts hard questions: Can art still matter in the face of catastrophe? What happens when institutions only welcome activism within acceptable limits? And what does it mean to truly act rather than perform? This is not a conversation about art as metaphor, it is about dismantling the frameworks that allow artistic identities to flourish while real lives are destroyed. It is an urgent call to drop the ego, abandon the pedestal, and choose the ground. Free Palestine. https://www.samt.co/

    35분

  5. 2025. 07. 16.

    Betrayal in the Self, Friendships and Relationships

    On this week's episode, we are joined by a return guest, Layla K. Saleh to help navigate the topic of betrayal. The betrayals we commit against ourselves in the name of love, loyalty, or fear of abandonment. Reflecting on friendships and romantic relationships, she explores how we abandon our values, silence our instincts, and shrink our truths to keep the peace or preserve connection. What does it mean to be loyal to yourself when that very loyalty threatens to end the bond? How do we honour ourselves without becoming hardened or closed off?

    1시간 9분

  6. 2025. 03. 08.

    Friendship, Narcissism, Family and Letting Go

    On this week's episode, we dive into the complexities of friendships, boundaries, narcissism, and emotional resilience. We discuss the fine line between being supportive and being emotionally drained, the role of victimhood in interpersonal conflicts, and the challenges of dealing with narcissistic family members. The conversation also explores masculinity, emotional intelligence, and the influence of Zionism in ideological discourse.

    34분

  7. 2024. 12. 19.

    Breaking Timelines and Taking Control of Fertility

    On this week's episode, we sit down with Torkia Mahloul, the co-founder of Ovasave, a platform providing accessible fertility and hormonal health tools—and redefining success on her own terms. As a French-Algerian entrepreneur in Abu Dhabi, we discussed her navigating her Arab identity and launching her business, as well as unpacking the stigma surrounding reproductive health, the struggles of balancing career aspirations with family goals, and the evolving role of women in society. This episode is a powerful reflection on empowerment, resilience, and breaking barriers. Check out Ovasave at: https://www.ovasave.com/

    47분

  8. 2024. 12. 17.

    A Roadmap to Reuniting (BONUS EPISODE)

    On this week's episode, we release a bonus episode that was recorded in 2022, the episode was with Jenniffer Crystal, the founder of 'Saudi Children Left Behind,' a groundbreaking website that has been transforming the lives of children and families for over a decade. With a heartfelt mission to reunite families and bridge cultural differences, Jenniffer sheds light on the unfortunate circumstances that often leave children disconnected from their fathers. Through open and honest discussions, Jenniffer addresses the experiences and sharing these stories, she aims to break the cycle of shame and guilt surrounding this topic, creating a safe space where others can find solace and support with how they navigate the complexities of their lost identity. Tune into Jenniffer's unwavering dedication to raising awareness sparking a conversation that challenges societal norms and fosters understanding.

    17분
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Welcome to The Native Informant podcast, your go-to destination for thought-provoking discussions on Arab-centric socio-cultural topics. This channel delves into the human experience, cultural norms and values and much more. Subscribe to our channel, hit the notification bell, and be the first to catch our latest episodes! We release new content weekly, ensuring you'll always have something captivating to engage with. Follow us on social media platforms for updates. We value your feedback, so feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, and topic ideas. Your voice matters! instagram.com/thenativeinformant

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    Sarah Alagroobi
  • 방송 연도
    2024년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    31
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