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Leila is the founder & CEO of Baklava App, a dating app that launched on December 31, 2020. Baklava is the first and only social app for all Arabs from all walks of life.

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Leila.
2- Leila's immigration journey.
3- Founding Baklava and growing the company.
4- The five stigmas associated with dating apps.
5- Future goals & projects.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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Sherif Nessim is an Egyptian immigrant with an engineering background and the founder of Jedar Capital, a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage startups in the MENA region, Africa, and other emerging markets. 

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Sherif
2- Sherif's Background and immigration journey.
3 - Vision and mission of Jedar Capital
4 - Opportunities for investing in start-ups in the MENA region and other emerging markets.
6 - Challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur. 
7 - Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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Omar @Offendum is a rapper/poet based in New York. Known for his unique blend of Hip-Hop & Arabic poetry, he has been featured on prominent world news outlets, lectured at several prestigious academic institutions, and helped raise millions of dollars for various humanitarian relief groups. Offendum was named a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow for 2018 / 2019.

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Omar.
2- Omar's immigration journey.
3- Omar's projects and music.
4- Performance.
5- About Little Syria.
6- Future goals & projects. 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian American multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, producer, and educator.

Topics covered in this episode: 

1. About Ronnie
2. Family immigration journey 
3. Opportunities and barriers for spreading Arabic-influenced Music in North America.
4. Initiatives include Little Syria Project, Andalusian Trail, EMME (East meets Middle East), Surahbi Ensemble, and Huzam.
5. Future goals & projects.  

Ronnie's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoatQBijbtDhgYHS6L4sq5g

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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Dr. Esam Alkhawaga is an Egyptian American Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer based in Dayton, Ohio.

Topics covered in this episode:
1- About Dr. Esam AlKhawaga
2- Immigration journey
3- Future goals
4- Personal growth
5- Fear of Immigration
6- Racism & Arabs
7- Imposter Syndrome
8- How to overcome failure
9- How to belong to your new society
10- Dignity & Ethics between the West and the Arab World.

Dr. Esam Alkhawaga's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ealkhawaga

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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Hanan and Lina review season 3 of Ramy on Hulu and discuss whether or not Ramy is the worst character on TV right now. WARNING!! - SPOILER ALERT!

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On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss experiences that are uniquely Arab American, Arab American Heritage month and the importance of representation. 

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On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss growing up Arab in America, myths and stereotypes about Arabs, lies your Arab parents told you, and top ten signs you're an Arab.

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On this week’s episode of Obnoxiously Pleasant Podcast, Hanan and Lina discuss the challenges and issues they encounter while producing a weekly podcast, how they handle these challenges, and how it’s ok to be imperfect and give yourself a break sometimes.

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The Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (MiBRFS) provides the state with data on various health behaviors, medical conditions, and preventive health care practices at the population level and by race/ethnicity. In 2013, Arab Americans were included in this survey. Dr Adnan Hammad, the founding Director of the ACCESS Health and Research Center who was one of the collaborators in the survey will go over it with us in a 3-part podcast. 

في هذا الحوار نتحدث عن الانتشار العربي الأمريكي والصعوبات الناجمة عن عدم وجود إحصائيات دقيقة للعرب الأمريكيين، وخاصة فيما يتعلق بالأمور الصحية. ‏نناقش مع ضيف الحلقة الدكتور عدنان حماد الدراسة التي تناولت الاخطار والسلوك الصحي لدى ابناء الجالية

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We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Hassan Nemeh.

Dr. Nemeh is the Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System.

Dr. Nemeh finished his residency at Wright State University, and fellowship in Heart Transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Nemeh performed the first double lung transplant in patient after vaping related injury. (https://www.henryford.com/news/2020/0...)

Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.
Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/

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We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.

In this episode, we chat with Fady Chamoun.

Meet Fady Chamoun, Founder of Aladdin's Eatery, a Mediterranean food chain in the Midwest. Fady started his journey in the US in 1972 as a teenage student in engineering at the University of Michigan, working at a Little Caesar’s pizza restaurant to help pay for his education. He grew a passion for that business and in 1994, he and his wife Sally launched their Lebanese restaurant, the @Aladdin’s Eatery, which has become a Lebanese empire today.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.
Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/

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We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.

In this episode, we chat with Alexander Harik.

Meet Alexander Harik, Co-founder and CEO of Zesty Z.  In 2017, Alexander and his mother launched Zesty Z in Brooklyn. They had no background in food, but wanted to create a modern Mediterranean brand to share the flavors and cultures from the region.

Their first products were innovative condiments that blended Za'atar and olive oil. ​They had a national recognition and expanded their offerings to popcorn​ and seasonings.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.
Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/

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Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
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We highlight successful stories of Arab Americans and Arab Canadians who positively impact the community. Sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label.

In this episode, we chat with Canadian Arabic Orchestra (CAO)

The Canadian Arabic Orchestra was founded with the idea of combining the Western and Eastern musical worlds, and creating fusion music that combined Western and Eastern musical elements. the orchestra registered as a not for profit organization and located in Toronto, Canada. 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad.
Music (Special Cover): https://www.basselmusic.com/

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Upwardly Global’s mission is to eliminate employment barriers for skilled immigrants and refugees and integrate this population into the professional U.S. workforce.

It was a great podcast session with Kayla & Fahed from Upwardly Global. We discussed their mission, vision, and effort to help immigrants resettle in their new city in the USA.

Website: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/Programs/

Music: Bassel & The Supernaturals