Yalla! Let's Talk.

Yalla! Let's Talk.
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Welcome to Yalla! Let’s Talk., where self-growth meets culture. Hosted by Hani Dajani, this podcast features conversations with inspiring creatives, thought-leaders, and disruptors. The goal? To help you grow, reflect, and feel a little more connected.

  1. Life After Alrawabi: Noor Taher

    4D AGO

    Life After Alrawabi: Noor Taher

    Join Hani in the studio for an interview with Noor Taher! Noor unpacks what it was like playing a complex character in Netflix's Alrawabi in 2021, the hard conversations our culture tends to avoid, and advice for young girls today. She also opens up about life with epilepsy and why she decided to raise awareness. Enjoy! 00:00 Intro 02:08 What’s new with Noor lately 04:50 From child actor in Jordan to AlRawabi 09:15 Playing the “villain” and being bullied in real life 13:44 Layan vs Regina George: who would actually win 14:35 Is Layan really the villain or just misunderstood 18:55 Playing a heavy role: honor, culture, and family contrast 21:21 What AlRawabi taught Noor about herself 23:35 The pressure young girls face today and Noor’s advice 26:30 The conversations our culture avoids and bringing back “3eib” 29:45 Living with epilepsy and breaking the stigma 40:30 A hard truth Noor learned the long way 43:23 What people romanticize that isn’t actually that great 45:35 Advice Noor would give herself five years ago 46:08 What Noor hopes listeners take away from this conversation If you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean a lot if you can please follow the podcast and rate it

    48 min
  2. Dubai Bling Tell All | The Real Ebraheem

    JAN 29

    Dubai Bling Tell All | The Real Ebraheem

    In this episode, Hani sits down with Ebraheem from Dubai Bling for an honest conversation beyond the cameras. Ebraheem tells Hani what viewers don’t see on the show, the struggle of body image for men, Palestine, faith, and the art of staying unbothered. Hope you enjoy the episode! 0:00 Intro 0:42 The One Thing People Get Wrong About Ebraheem 6:10 Who Is the Real Narcissist on Dubai Bling? 12:10 Body Image for Men & Family Weight Conversations 26:22 If Ebraheem Were Cancelled Today 34:00 Why Dubai Changed How the World Sees Arabs 44:18 What Dubai Bling Gets Right (and Wrong) 46:00 Favourite Cast Member & Who He’d Cut 47:40 The Villain Edit & Season 4 56:21 Staying Unbothered 1:02:20 Arab Man Archetypes in Dubai 1:06:55 Americans vs Brits in Dubai 1:09:30 Palestine, Faith & Resilience 1:13:48 The DMs He Gets 1:17:50 Advice for Life & Success

    1h 24m
  3. Inside Palestine 36: What Really Happened in 1936? | Annemarie Jacir

    11/28/2025

    Inside Palestine 36: What Really Happened in 1936? | Annemarie Jacir

    In this episode, I sit down with Annemarie Jacir, director of the film Palestine 36, to uncover the erased history of Palestine in 1936 and the year that shaped everything happening today. We talk about why she made a film about the 1936 revolt, the shocking truths she discovered in archives, how British colonization shaped Palestinian life, and the real people and stories woven into the film. This is an episode about Palestinian excellence you do not want to miss! 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Why 1936 Matters: The History We’ve Never Been Taught 07:30 - The People of Palestine Back Then… and the Truth Behind Their Lives 09:37 - How “Palestine 36” Evolved From the Director’s Original Vision 12:13 - How October 7 Shifted Everything for This Film 24:23 - The Real Lives and Real Footage That Shaped This Film 31:00 - British Cruelty, Resistance, and the Human Side We Don’t Hear About 44:00 - Her #1 Hope for Anyone Who Watches This Film 50:00 - Straightforward Advice for Filmmakers and Creatives Everywhere 55:00 - Where to Follow Annemarie and Stay Updated on “Palestine 36”

    57 min
  4. Miss Palestine Made History l What Nadeen Ayoub Wants You To Know

    11/09/2025

    Miss Palestine Made History l What Nadeen Ayoub Wants You To Know

    Though Palestine has existed for thousands of years, decades of occupation have made it nearly impossible to take part in global events like Miss Universe. This year, Nadeen Ayoub made history as the first-ever Miss Palestine to compete. But this isn’t just about pageants or crowns. It’s about what it means to represent a country that’s been silenced, and to do it with courage and grace. In this episode, Nadeen shares her journey, the significance of representation in today’s world, and what it truly means to rise. Yalla! Let’s Talk.

    32 min
  5. How To Find The Right Person In Love (...and NOT Settle) | Najwa Zebian

    09/09/2025

    How To Find The Right Person In Love (...and NOT Settle) | Najwa Zebian

    Everyone talks about love, but no one teaches you how to choose the right person. In this episode, poet, author, and relationship coach Najwa Zebian shares how to know if you’ve found the right partner... AND how to stop settling for the wrong ones. 00:00 Intro 01:42: Is your relationship boring or healthy? 02:55 What is "attunement" and why is it important in dating? 07:06 Is doubt actually a good thing when dating? 10:40 Let's talk about the nuance of culture & parent's expectation/approval 21:18 When your partner becomes someone different 31:53 Do you ACTUALLY want to be in a relationship or just the idea of it? 34:35 Melodies and Mindsets, let's talk about (a) Lose You to Love Me by Selena Gomez (b) Wildflower by Billie Eilish (c) TV by Billie Eilish 47:38 Conclusion 48:40 Najwa's best piece of advice in relationship Najwa has become a Yalla regular and I can't thank her enough for her healing words and advice to help our growing community navigate relationships. You can learn more about Najwa by visiting https://najwazebian.com If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you shared it with a friend! #dating #mindset #relationships #talkingstage

    52 min
  6. "It's Bisan From Gaza. I'm Still Alive" l Bisan Odeh

    08/16/2025

    "It's Bisan From Gaza. I'm Still Alive" l Bisan Odeh

    For the very first time, Bisan sits down for a podcast to share what is really happening on the ground in Gaza. We talk about Israel's plan to "take over" Gaza, the journalists that have been killed, and the resilience of a civilization that existed in the world for more than 6000 years in Gaza. Her message to the world is simple: Freedom for Palestinians and all the oppressed people in the world. As she puts it: "Time in Gaza is not measured by days....it's measured by blood".

    52 min
  7. Why Arabic Music Is Going Global | Danny Hajjar

    07/07/2025

    Why Arabic Music Is Going Global | Danny Hajjar

    This episode is about music — but also about something deeper: identity, belonging, and being seen. I sat down with Danny Hajjar, a brilliant music journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA, who’s been amplifying the voices of Arab artists across the Middle East, North Africa, and the global diaspora. He’s written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and GQ Middle East, and is the co-host the Shik Shak Shook Ones podcast on the Afikra network. We talk about the rise of Arabic music, what it really means to represent a culture, and why sometimes, telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Danny Hajjar’s Hot Takes: Speed Round 07:55 How to Get a Music Journalist’s Attention 10:18 Why Now Is the Moment for Arabic Music 22:03 Arabic Music: What’s Working vs What’s Not 25:40 Mohamed Ramadan, Coachella, and Using Your Platform to Speak Up 33:30 When Identity Becomes the Story: Is That Enough? 35:45 Star Academy, Arabic Dialects, and Remembering Massari 45:43 Underrated Arabic Artists You Need to Hear 🎧 49:25 Advice for Artists

    52 min
  8. Iran, Israel, and Trump: What The Media Is Not Telling You | Samira Mohyeddin

    06/24/2025

    Iran, Israel, and Trump: What The Media Is Not Telling You | Samira Mohyeddin

    I sat down with journalist Samira Mohyeddin to talk about how Western media straight-up lies — not just about Iran, but about the entire Middle East, from Palestine to Iraq. We get into the "playbook": how narratives are crafted, who benefits, and why “freedom” is only allowed when it fits their agenda. From Zionist Iranians to foreign interference, Samira breaks down why true liberation for Iranians won’t come from the West — it has to come from within. ****Our guest today***Samira Mohyeddin is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian journalist, radio producer, and one of the most fearless voices challenging mainstream narratives on the Middle East. Samira is also the founder of On The Line Media,.

    1 hr
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Welcome to Yalla! Let’s Talk., where self-growth meets culture. Hosted by Hani Dajani, this podcast features conversations with inspiring creatives, thought-leaders, and disruptors. The goal? To help you grow, reflect, and feel a little more connected.

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  • Creator
    Yalla! Let's Talk.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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