Best NAHLAS Podcasts (2024)

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Alana Hadid: "I will not be silenced" 34:04

2h ago34:04

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In this episode, we are joined by fashion icon, model, and creative director, Alana Hadid. Alana is a daughter of a Nakba survivor, and she shares with us her family's story and her perspectives on how your voice can free Palestine. In this episode, we talk about: (0:00) Intro (02:00) why we need to talk about the Nakba?(03:05) what were the conver…

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drugs and love addiction l Dr. Marc Dagher 54:56

3h ago54:56

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Marc Dagher, an addiction Doctor and expert in treating all kinds of substance addictions. Whether you choose to do drugs or feel like you're addicted to a person, this episode will give you insights on the world of addiction, human behaviour, as well as interesting facts on substances. This episode is important for…

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Celebrity Blockout 2024 l Dom Gabriel 45:21

12d ago45:21

45:21

The controversial video of Hayley Bayley's "let them eat cake", followed by her apology, raised the questions: "should celebrities be speaking up on Gaza?" And if not: "should we just block them for their silence?" (And also, "are we in District 12, living real life hunger games right now?")Today, helping us answer these questions, we have with us …

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why this doctor went to Gaza l Dr. Yipeng Ge 32:47

8d ago32:47

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Today's guest is Dr. Yipeng Ge. A Canadian resident Doctor who was suspended from the University of Ottawa for his social media posts (might I add, he was suspended without due process or fair investigation). When the University of Ottawa decided to re-instate him, he chose to decline their offer. Instead, Dr. Yipeng Ge went to Rahaf in Gaza to pro…

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from Gaza to diaspora l Farah Qaddan 56:49

21d ago56:49

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What is it like to be a Palestinian from Gaza? Was it like to be a Palestinian diaspora, which means you have left your homeland for another country. For us to be better allies, we need to hear people's stories. In this episode, we are joined by Farah Qaddan. Farah is an avid storyteller, published writer and creative that centres her Arab Palestin…

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Zionism vs. Anti-Semitism 12:52

24d ago12:52

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Amid protests at Columbia University and other academic institutions, the tensions rising between Israel and Iran, we feel that it's necessary to re-republish this episode in a short-format for viewers to understand the difference between anti-semitism and anti-zionism. Our guest in this episode is Jilian Rogin. Jillian identifies as Anti-Zionist J…

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why learning Arabic can be hard? l Diana Al Dajani 27:51

1M ago27:51

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In celebration of Arab Heritage Month, we are bringing you an episode that dissects deep into an important part of Arab culture - the language! In this episode of the YLT Podcast, we have Diana Al-Dajani, entrepreneur of the Arabic learning plafrom, @eduTechnoz and the app, Loogha. Diana is a momtrepreneur who turned an idea to help her children to…

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can authenticity heal you? l Najwa Zebian 36:28

2M ago36:28

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In this episode, we dive into a discussion on being your true and authentic self. The conversation is through the lens of culture, religion, parents' expectations, and how to reconcile those forces in order to move forward, heal, and lead an authentic life.The conversation is with our season regular, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a best-selling author, sp…

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how to be a great leader in business? l Rami Helali 44:18

2M ago44:18

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Authenticity and curiosity are some of the most underrated characteristics of leadership. Join the conversation as we discuss entrepreneurship, mindsets, and leadership with Rami Helali, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kotn, a B-Corp on a mission to bring lasting, sustainable products to our community. WHAT WE DISCUSS00:00 Intro02:01 what inspired Kotn? …

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how to manage your mental health while advocating? l Dr. Nahla 1:18:24

3M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

We can't keep talking about Palestine without discussing mental health. First and foremost, we need to distinguish the mental health of those who live in Gaza to those in the rest of the world. This episode starts off by discussing the mental health crisis of the children in Gaza, and then proceeds to discuss the mental health impact of the rest of…

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how can you make money as a content creator? l Jesse Jaurji 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Everyone seems to want to become a content creator these days. But how do you actually build a sustainable career? In this episode, we sit down with Jessie Jaurji ( @jaurji ) and in this conversation, we learn how you can build a sustainable career as a content creator on social media. Episode Breakdown(00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:45) - Intro to…

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situationships 101: mixed signals, ghosting, and the chase in 2024 l Sahar Dahi 45:47

4M ago45:47

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In this episode, we talk about what dating looks like today. In other words, situationships and mixed signals. We answer questions like, "how to get over someone you haven't really dated?" or "should you be platonic friends after a situationship"?Our guest today is content creator and internet personality Sahar Dahi (also known as saharroo on socia…

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you dated a narcissist or a cheater…now what? l Najwa Zebian 1:05:36

5M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Have you found it very difficult to let go of someone who cheated? Have you dated a narcissist before? And do YOU want to heal and start dating again? Listen to this episode! In the first episode of season 2, I had the pleasure to sit down with @NajwaZebian . Najwa is no stranger to Yalla! Let's Talk., where her previous episode "Buy Yourself Flowe…

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what’s the difference between antisemitism and anti-zionism l Jilian Rogin 1:01:06

6M ago1:01:06

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In the midst of the atrocities unfolding in Gaza, there are a lot of debates on what exactly is anti-semitism. This podcast episode dives into questions on what is zionism and its historical context, anti-semitism vs. anti-zionism, and whether or not antisemitism is being weaponized in order to silence critics and bully people into compliance. The …

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how arab men can do more l Oussama Tabbara 28:58

8M ago28:58

28:58

Here are the 5, important pieces of relationship advice for men that are discussed in this episode:1. Avoid double standards - they're toxic. For example, with your sisters, you should not expect her to do less simply because she is a woman. 2. Control does NOT equal protection3. You need to be clear about consent. It's always better to ask than as…

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Yalla! Let's Talk. (Season 2 Trailer) 0:33

8M ago0:33

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Next week, we launch the new season of #yallaletstalk. The first few episodes is going to be around relationships! I don't know about you but I see way too many stay in situationships for months, telling themselves that the connection is rate and doing all they can, hoping things will change. People treating mixed signals as "chemistry" and a "chas…

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navigating content creation's hidden challenges l Ironno 51:45

11M ago51:45

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In this episode on Yalla! Let's Talk., we have content creator who shares her reality as a content creator and why she decided to both stop and then come back. Diana, also known as @Ironno, has been featured on Cosmopolitan and Vice News, and has grown quite a following since she began her journey on TikTok. In this episode, Diana and I discuss her…

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can men succeed without ego? l Samir Mourani (Host of Gent's Talk) 49:07

1y ago49:07

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In this episode of the Yalla! Let's Talk. Podcast, we have Samir Mourani. Samir is an entrepreneur, co-founder of the men's lifestyle publication, Gent's Post, and host of popular podcast, #gentstalk on YouTube channel, @GentsPost. Samir and I discuss redefining masculinity in the modern man and how we can break down barriers of toxic masculinity t…

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new Sound, who dis?: reclaiming roots & breaking barriers l Dana Salah 31:26

1y ago31:26

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In this episode, host Hani Dajani has a conversation with rising superstar Dana Salah, a Jordanian-Palestinian artist who has become known as the queen of Fala7i pop. Together, they reflect on the expectations and barriers that society places on women creatives, particularly in regards to age. Dana shares her personal experiences with ageism, even …

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how to deal with a narcissist?| Ally Salama 27:03

1y ago27:03

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In this Ramadan Special, we have Forbes 30 under 30, MENA mental health ambassador, and host of popular podcast, "Empathy Always Wins," @AllySalama . We discuss how one can become more empathetic in the month of Ramadan and how we can improve our emotional intelligence. Further, we talk about dealing with narcissistic individuals and how setting bo…

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why is unity important in faith? l Saleh Family (Will & Sana Saleh) 50:49

1y ago50:49

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In this episode of the Yalla! Let's Talk. Podcast's Ramadan Special, we have content creators Sana and Will of the @SalehFamily . The @SalehFamily focuses on creating content to humanize the Muslim community and unite them all regardless of their differences. We discuss unity and learning to be accepting of one another's beliefs. We further talk ab…

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unlocking the benefits of fasting l Dr. Emile Sabga 37:52

1y ago37:52

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In Yalla! Let's Talk's very first Ramadan Special, we have Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Emile Sabga with us today to discuss all things related to nutrition and fasting in Ramadan. We dive straight into debunking myths about nutrition and fasting, and what healthy eating entails. Dr. Emile and I talk about fasting and why fasting is good for the body, …

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how to inspire cultural pride? l Asala Dabke 46:19

1y ago46:19

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In this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, we explore the inspiring story of Asala Dabke , a Palestinian Dabke group, formed a brotherhood and passed the torch for years. Learn how Wasif and Omar balance school, work, and social life while creating content and making a global impact through their music and dance. Discover insights and lessons from their…

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how to win in life & beat the odds l Karl Wolf 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

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What exactly is winning? How do you beat the odds when all cards are stacked against you? In this episode, we talk to the legend @KarlWolfs to learn more about his winning attitude, the mindset that got him to where he is today, and the simple habits to make sure you win every single day. Follow Karl Wolf: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlw…

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buy yourself flowers, trust your heart and start healing l Najwa Zebian 1:23:23

1+ y ago1:23:23

1:23:23

In this episode, we talk about what a life for yourself looks like, what really is "self-love" and healing. From expectations to heartache, we talk about when and how we heal, and how to really listen and trust your heart. I had the pleasure to sit down with @NajwaZebian . Najwa is a best-selling author, poet, activist, speaker, and educator. The s…

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dealing with parent and cultural expectations l With Hoodo Hersi 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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In this episode of the Yalla! Let's Talk. Podcast, Black Hijabi comedian Hoodo Hersi ( @hoodocomedy ) discusses all things stand-up comedy. From a young age, comedy has been an outlet for Hoodo to get through traumatic things. Learning to hear your inner voice and doing what you love is what Hoodo emphasizes. She discusses the beauty of comedy, cha…

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the journey of an Arab Drag Queen l Halal Bae 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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Discover the empowering story of Canada's first Arab Drag Race contestant, Halal Bae, on our latest episode. This Egyptian-Canadian drag performer and LGBTQ rights advocate shares their journey of self-discovery and how drag has allowed them to live authentically and true to themselves. Learn about the differences of being LGBTQ in the Middle East …

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turn your greatest fear into your greatest asset | Joze Piranian 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

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This episode features Lebanese-Canadian TEDx speaker and comedian @JozePiranian . Joze has taken the world by storm as he has been featured on Forbes, Google, Tesla, and TikTok due to his inspirational talks about conquering his fear of speaking due to his "stutter." Today, Joze reveals how he has turned his greatest fear (speaking) into his greate…

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re-building yourself & healing after divorce l Maya Hussein 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

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Today, I am talking to Maya Hussein. @mayahussein_ is one of the most successful content creators to reflect Arab and Middle Eastern culture in her work. She has made millions of people laugh with her content and has become a household name across the world. Today, Maya opens the conversation by sharing what it was like going through a divorce as a…

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sign of toxic friends in the creative industry l Zeyne 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

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What makes a healthy relationship? And what makes a toxic friendship? In this episode of the Yalla! Let's Talk. Podcast, upcoming artist @whoiszeyne sits down with host Hani Dajani to discuss friendships, specifically in the creative and music industry. Zeyne shares facts of how unhealthy traits can ruin friendships, while also dividing into a disc…

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what is it like growing up in Palestine? l Yafa Jarrar 52:12

1+ y ago52:12

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Hani Dajani sits down with Yafa Jarrar to talk about resilience as a Palestinian who lived under Israeli occupation and then moved to Canada. Yafa Jarrar is a lawyer and human rights activist advocating for Palestinian Human Rights. She is also the daughter of Palestinian Leader Khalida Jarrar, who was a political prisoner for two years in an Israe…

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choose a career that makes u happyl Abbas Wahab 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

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Get ready cause we're going deep today! In this episode, Abbas Wahab challenges us to think who we are and are not, and shares his story of how he came to do what he loves and built his own identity. Abbas Wahab is a Sudanese-Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and the host of @The Immigrant Section Podcast.In this episode, Abbas reflects on his jour…

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how do content creators manage their mental health? l Saif Shawaf 1:04:30

1+ y ago1:04:30

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To launch the Yalla! Let's Talk. (Podcast), we have content creator Saif Shawaf as our first guest. Saif is known for his wholesome content and to make people laugh with his street-style interview #makeme. In this episode, Saif opens up like never before. He shares his personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and mental health. He shares his se…

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Joe Plumb Talks Kindness 46:03

2y ago46:03

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AFTER suffering bullying throughout his school years, Joe Plumb set up a charity to help others going through similar at the tender age of 13. A decade on and Joe has dedicated his life to raising awareness of mental health issues and during lockdown helped those in need through his social media pages. I was always different. I was diagnosed with a…

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Dr Neil Hawkes Talks Kindness 55:10

2y ago55:10

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Dr. Neil Hawkes D.Phil (Oxford), MEd, BA, FRSA is well known as an inspirational speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. He is a popular TEDx presenter. Neil’s thinking is having a profound influence on education and more widely in society. Neil first gained international recognition when he was a Headteacher in Oxfordshire, …

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Jaz O'Hara Talks Kindness 33:07

2y ago33:07

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Motivational speaker and podcaster Jaz O'Hara is the founder of The Worldwide Tribe, an organisation and online community supporting refugees and asylum seekers globally. The Worldwide Tribe was born from a life-changing Facebook post Jaz wrote about her first trip to the Calais Jungle in July 2015. Jaz’s authentic account went viral, raising £250,…

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Claude Silver Talks Kindness 50:22

2y ago50:22

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Claude Silver is VaynerMedia’s first ever Global Chief Heart Officer, tasked with fusing empathy with agency to unlock employee potential and foster a culture of belonging across the 1,600+ person organization. Between her deep education in psychology and spirituality, and the two decades she has spent as an advertising strategist, Claude has been …

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Gareth Greppellini Talks Kindness 52:12

2y ago52:12

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Transformation delivered through Cultural Performance Experienced customer facing leader with a track record of delivery. Strong transformational and operational leadership gained at FTSE 100 and NASDAQ organisations, business outcomes, with a passion for the development of management teams and colleague engagement. Developing and leading multi-sit…

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Claire Yorke Talks Kindness 47:04

2y ago47:04

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Claire Yorke is an author, academic researcher, and advisor. Her expertise is in the role of empathy and emotions in international affairs, politics, leadership, and society. She is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the Centre for War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark, leading a new project funded by the European Commission o…

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Sam Smith Talks Kindness 35:21

2y ago35:21

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Sam Smith remains the only female Chief Executive of a City broking firm. She established her firm, finnCap, in 2007 having orchestrated the buy-out of a small broking subsidiary of a private client stockbroking firm - today finnCap is ranked No1 Nominated Adviser and Broker to AIM companies. Sam qualified as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG and is a…

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John and Hesham Talk Kindness 34:32

2y ago34:32

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Our first ever double-guest episode! John Lodge is an NHS manager and CEO of the multi-award winning timebank and skill exchange Hexitime, which he co-founded with Hesham Abdalla in 2018. He has a focus and passion for improving healthcare services and supporting people to do so. Hesham is a consultant paediatrician and director of medical educatio…

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Ben Bengougam Talks Kindness 29:25

2y ago29:25

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Ben Bengougam is Senior Vice President, Human Resources, EMEA, Hilton. Based in the UK, he is responsible for leading the Human Resources function across the region, which includes nearly 60,000 team members in 69 countries & territories. He joined the company in 2010 with a European remit, and following this had his responsibilities widened to inc…

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Ian Feaver Talks Kindness 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

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Ian Feaver is Managing Director of Arteel Ltd and is spreading the power of appreciation around the UK. ARTEEL have over 40 years experience at creating great work place cultures throughout Belgium and other parts of Europe. Now, more than ever before, employees need to feel connected to the vision, mission and values of their company. Due to the s…

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Ed Kirwan Talks Kindness 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

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Episode part 2 of 2. Ed Kirwan is the CEO, founder and filmmaker at Empathy Week - a global educational programme using the power of film to develop the skills of empathy and leadership in every student. Since 2020, Empathy Week has engaged 100,000 students across 40 countries with a mission to build the #EmpathyGeneration. Previously a teacher and…

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Ed Kirwan Talks Kindness Part 1 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

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Episode part 1 of 2. Ed Kirwan is the CEO, founder and filmmaker at Empathy Week - a global educational programme using the power of film to develop the skills of empathy and leadership in every student. Since 2020, Empathy Week has engaged 100,000 students across 40 countries with a mission to build the #EmpathyGeneration. Previously a teacher and…

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Nilema Bhakta-Jones Talks Kindness 39:16

2+ y ago39:16

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Nilema is the most recent member of the Kantar’s Executive Team and Group General Counsel. Before joining Kantar, Nilema was COO of Farillio, a legal tech platform for SMEs, CEO of Alacrity (a platform business for enterprise), and General Counsel of Ascential plc (250 FTSE). Last year she was named as Cranfield University’s 100 Women to Watch 2020…

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Damian Welch Talks Kindness 42:14

2+ y ago42:14

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Damian is the head of culture at Mars, Incorporated, where The Mars Five Principles are a real decision making tool and engagement and recognition matter. Mars is a 12 time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner. Damian has worked in diverse environments from a cardboard box factory, telemarketing offices and a family business to South Pacific a…

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Radha Modgil Talks Kindness 34:18

2+ y ago34:18

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Dr. Radha is a practising NHS GP, broadcaster & campaigner for wellbeing. Radha educates in a creative and fun way, encouraging people to stay healthy. She has a passion for connecting with & hearing people’s stories, and understanding how we can all learn from each other. Radha is the medical expert for BBC Radio 1’s daytime show, Life Hacks and t…

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Kristin Neff Talks Kindness 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

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Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion nearly twenty years ago. She is author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, s…

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Gay Haskins Talks Kindness 42:27

2+ y ago42:27

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Gabrielle (Gay) Haskins is co-editor, with Mike Thomas and Lalit Johri of Kindness in Leadership (Routledge, 2018). This is one of the first books to underline the importance of kindness in organisations and the positive role it can play in organisational and leadership effectiveness. Gay now concentrates particularly on this topic, which has come …

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