Best Rustom Podcasts (2024)

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S2 E9 - The Founders of Dazed & Engaged - The Ultimate Hen Party Playground 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Join us for an exciting conversation with the founders of Dazed & Engaged, the ultimate destination for all your hen party needs. In this episode, we chat with Hollie Briant and Amelia Smith, the brains behind Dazed & Engaged, an e-commerce shop dedicated to making every hen party unforgettable. Discover how they've curated a collection of must-hav…

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S2 E8 - The Dubai Food Scene with Savage Appetites 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

In this episode we meet with a new podcast called 'Savage Appetites' which is hosted by Taran Uppal and the famous food blogger Alex Augusti, also known as Just Food DXB. We speak all things food related, from our favorite restaurants in Dubai, what it's like to be a food blogger and we finish off with an eating challenge of trending food combinati…

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S2 E7 Business Strategy with Spencer Lodge 53:18

5M ago53:18

53:18

In this episode we get to hear from a business strategist and entrepreneur Spencer Lodge. We get to hear first hand on how to earn money from your podcast, how 'sales' is important for all businesses and what costly mistakes businesses make. As well as getting business advice Spencer shares his success and the story behind his career. You can find …

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#S2 E6 Determination & motivation from an ex royal marine - Cyrus Rustom 44:19

6M ago44:19

44:19

We got the privilege of meeting Cyrus who founded 'Boxica' in Dubai. Throughout the episode we dive in deep into Cyrus’ life to see why he has ended up where he has today. From entering the royal marines at a young age to a near death experience and a messy divorce with his parents Cyrus has built a resilience and determination which has contribute…

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#S2 E5 Healthy Living & Running a Fitness Empire with Siobhan Porter 40:05

7M ago40:05

40:05

A little dose of motivation with a new episode to kickstart the New Year. In this episode we speak with Siobhan Porter who has established a global online coaching program for females to achieve their fitness goals. We also get to hear Siobhan's story and advice on what it's like running a business and what her plans are for Envision Coaching. Foll…

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#S2 E4 Magical Moments with Moein Al Bastaki 49:36

8M ago49:36

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We’ve never had an episode like this so buckle up and expect magical tricks, a truly authentic conversation and a lot of gasps! We meet with Dubai born Moein Al Bastaki who early on in life found out he had a passion for magic. Moein is a famous face you’ll see around the UAE, he is known for making the Burj Khalifa disappear and also loves to give…

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#S2 E3 Public Speaking with Nimi Mehta 39:35

9M ago39:35

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In this episode we speak with Nimi Mehta, TV host, MC, Speaker and business owner of SPKR. We loved talking to Nimi about all her experiences with the celebrities she has interviewed over the years. We get all the gossip from when she was a breakfast radio presenter and we get first hand public speaking advice. Whether you're someone wondering wher…

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#S2 E1 Sporting, Spartan and a near death experience with Ahmad AlNuaimi 47:00

10M ago47:00

47:00

In this episode we speak with our first Emirati, Ahmad AlNuaimi who is a man of many talents: a Spartan Ambassador, Rescue Diver and an athlete whose day job is in IT. We get to hear about local Emirati cultures and Ahmad's family life as well as exploring his indurance and passion for sport. Ahmad has featured in Spartan racing and is now an Ambas…

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#S2 E1 Setting up a Business in Dubai 37:06

11M ago37:06

37:06

We're back with season 2 and instead of having a guest on our show like we would usually, the hosts Annie and Hollie are discussing all things about setting up a business in Dubai. They share their experience since launching their own business and share their tips on motivation, business set-up and how they have found their experience. You can find…

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#9 The Travel Influencer 43:01

1y ago43:01

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In this episode we meet with Becky Jefferies who has travelled to 72 countries! We get to hear all about her travel stories and how she likes to give back to the community by giving the opportunity for others to travel too. We have some great conversations around Becky's business venture and an authentic honest conversation about being an expat and…

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#8 Financial advice with Joe Woodhouse 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

50:13

In this episode we speak with @joe_familywealth101 about personal finances. We touch on: investing, saving, how to manage your money in the UAE and hear about Joe’s story. Make sure you grab and a pen and paper as we ask all questions relating to getting yourself in a better financial position. This episode is certainty one not to miss. Follow Joe …

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#7 The Women Who Thrive 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

45:31

Achasah and Sue are the founders of the 'Women who Thrive' community which was established in Dubai to give women a chance to speak their truth, and share their vision with others who are on similar paths. In this episode, Achasah and Sue speak to us about how they started Women Who Thrive, and what their mindset is for the future. We find out abou…

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#060: Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam w/ A. Helwa 1:43:30

1+ y ago1:43:30

1:43:30

A. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity, as a means of helping others overco…

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#6 The Expat Teacher 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

40:23

Thomas is a Primary School Teacher who is passionate about helping others. He inspires busy educators to teach, travel and triumph through a range of helpful blogs, videos, tips and tutorials on his YouTube and Tiktok platforms, which have been viewed by millions of teachers and pupils worldwide. He is keen to share an honest reflection of being a …

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#059: Vast Oceans: From the Spirituality of Malcolm to the Activism of Rumi w/ Dr. Youssef Carter 1:25:35

1+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Dr. Carter is Assistant Professor and Kenan Rifai Fellow in Islamic Studies at the Department of Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Carter has a special interest in Sufism, a passion that has been sparked by years of research and involvement amongst Black Muslim communities in the United States as well as Senegal. When it comes to the classr…

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#5 The Founder of Ketish 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Emaan Abbas is the founder of Ketish, the first Women's sexual and wellness brand born out of Dubai. Her story starts with her growing up in an Egyptian Household in the US with strict family cultures, but also having to adjust to her American lifestyle outside of home. As she navigates her own personality and her own physical wellness, she finds t…

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#058: A Journey of the Soul, A Journey to Islam w. Dr. Abdallah Rothman 1:42:05

1+ y ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Dr. Abdallah Rothman is Professor of Islamic Psychology and Principal at Cambridge Muslim College, founder of Shifaa Integrative Counseling and co-founder and Executive Director of the International Association of Islamic Psychology. He was previously Visiting Professor of Psychology at George Washington University, Zaim University Istanbul, Intern…

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#4 The expat who grew up in Dubai 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

We've always wanted to meet Marwan and when another guest couldn't make our recording, the man behind our podcast camera's episode was expedited (need to check this spelling). In this episode, we meet with Marwan, a 25-year-old Egyptian who was born in Dubai we discuss mental health, and what it's like to grow up in Dubai and go to school in such a…

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#3 The Dubai Matchmaker 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

41:24

We meet with Christiana Maxion also known as the 'Dubai Matchmaker'. In this episode we ask Christiana about her dating tips and advice as well as finding out about her successful matching making business. Christiana is the only comprehensive dating concierge in Dubai and helps singletons look for love within the city of gold. You can find Christia…

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#2 Business women in Dubai with Kelly Marie Hodgkin - Part 1 21:52

2y ago21:52

21:52

Our guest, Kelly Marie Hodgkin is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, company director, and brand ambassador who believes in empowering other business owners to unlock their success. We meet with Kelly to hear her story on why she moved to Dubai 13 years ago and how she became an entrepreneur. We discuss how a childhood trauma has contributed to her…

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#057: Case of Jamil Al-Amin: w/ Kairi Al-Amin & Maha Elkolalli 1:17:49

2y ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Time Magazine: The Many Lives of H. Rap Brown https://time.com/6111614/h-rap-brown-jamil-al-amin/JAMIL AL-AMIN, IMAM (1943– )A gifted rhetorician and civil rights activist, the American Muslim leader Jamil al-Amin (formerly H. Rap Brown, born in 1943) came to national prominence in the 1960s as an outspoken advocate of black power. In 1967, Brown s…

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#1 Voice of Dubai 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

In our first ever episode of the People of Dubai we start the season off by interviewing the famous Ahmad Haffar also known as 'The Voice Of Dubai'. Ahmed is is a multi talented artist who runs MindLoop Studios and is opening up its first school of its kind. The school is set out to help creative people achieve their dreams within the region. Along…

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The People of Dubai Trailer 0:49

2y ago0:49

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Dubai is known for the land of opportunity where a wide range of cultures and nationalities live. Each episode co hosts Annie and Hollie meet with a resident of Dubai to find out their story and get the lowdown on why they live in the sandpit. Tune in for a variety of different stories and meet those who live in this beautiful city a lot of us call…

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#056: Hafez & The Persian Sufi Poetic Tradition w/ Nicholas Boylston 1:14:26

2y ago1:14:26

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#056: Hafez & The Persian Sufi Poetic Tradition w/ Nicholas Boylston by Baraka BlueBy Baraka Blue

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How to live with your boyfriend 39:16

2+ y ago39:16

39:16

In the final episode of Season 1 we have a little help from our other half’s. Ryan and Dan join us to share what’s it is like living with us and give their own advice on what makes a strong relationship in Dubai. In this episode we discuss: What makes a good relationship? -Date night options @cinemacityUAE @kinoya.ae @privilee -Good and bad Relatio…

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Expat Dads in Dubai 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

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This week we speak with our friends Remy and Jacko who are new dads living in Dubai. We get their advice for new parents and what it's like becoming a dad along with their feedback on how to save money and what to do at the weekends. Places that Remy & Jacko recommend - Reform - Phileas Fogg - Els Club - Duck Hook - Golf clubs - To sign up to privi…

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Tips on travelling from Dubai 1:02:10

2+ y ago1:02:10

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As the world has opened back-up and we can dig out our passports it's only right to discuss the one thing we love to do the most TRAVEL. In this weeks episode we discuss the places we love to visit, our travel tips, favorite hotels and share some of our travel stories. We mention; Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa is where the Tsunami museum was Singapore (Mari…

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Planning a Dubai Hen and International Wedding 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

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This week we catch the gossip from Hollie about how she planned Annie's Dubai hen do and how the roles reveresed in their friendship with Annie taking a backseat on the organising. We hear all the antics, activities and how the planning went with some advice to the listeners when planning an event in Dubai. We've plugged the suppliers we used below…

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Motivation and Positivity with a fitness coach 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

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In this episode we speak with JF Fitness, Jo Farrer who is an online coach based in Dubai. We speak about how to change our habits, motivation and confidence in the gym. We also discuss about being a young woman and when the right time is to have children. Jo found her passion for fitness at https://thedendxb.com/ We recommend you read Atomic Habit…

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Ain't no party like a PCOS party! 29:55

2+ y ago29:55

29:55

This week we talk to this years winner of Creative Zone UAE (https://www.creativezone.ae/), UAE the founder of it's a PCOS party - Georgie Ricks. Georgie is raising awareness and changing lives of those living with Polycystic Ovaries. We talk all things about education to Georgie's top tips of living with PCOS. Georgie's Instagram: Itsapcosparty Ge…

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Life Coaching in Dubai 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

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Start bossing at life with a little help from this week’s guest Ursula the founder of Start with you coaching. Ursula is an experienced life coach and leadership trainer based in DXB with clients in Dubai and the UK. This week we dive deep in finding out what life coaches do and why we would need one. We get some tips from Ursula on: • How to deal …

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Food Blogging in Dubai 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

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This week we’re speaking with one of the most famous food bloggers in Dubai. He has 35 thousand followers on IG and 75,000 followers on Tik Tok, not mentioning his blue tick. @JustFoodDXB – Alex Augusti. We get to ask the food blogger all questions you want to hear, with how he keeps in shape whilst still eating burgers and what he gets up to at th…

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Nutrition in Dubai 54:54

2+ y ago54:54

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This weeks episode we meet with Clare Kershaw an online coach and MNU nutritionist based in Dubai. To explore all topics on nutrition, vitamins, advice for breastfeeding mothers and how to still have your drink at brunch! To contact Clare for her services reach out to her on Instagram @ClareKershaw. We hope this topic helps motivate you!…

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Love is in the Dunes 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Join us for our valentines special where this week we discuss: The 5 languages of love and how it works in relationships and friendships Our big 'no no' on dates The most popular day to date in the UK. Lastly, we play a little valentines quiz. Contact us with any topics to discuss or questions you may have at annieandhollie@gmail.com or DM us on In…

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Living in "The Sandpit" 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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Listen to why we moved to the Sandpit which we now call home after 7 1/2 years! In this episode we discuss: Why we moved to Dubai 6 tips on your move Where we recommend to live in DubaiBy Podcast Now

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Feelin' 2022 27:21

2+ y ago27:21

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Starting the year off with our first podcast! Listen to hear about our 2022 plans and resolutions.By Podcast Now

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#055: Wisdom Crystallized: What is Sufi Metaphysics? w/ Mohammed Rustom 1:08:31

3+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

We speak about the course Wisdom Crystallized: Sufi Metaphysics in 21 Verses. https://www.rumicenter.love/wisdomhttps://www.mohammedrustom.comMohammed Rustom is Associate Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Studies in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University. He obtained a PhD from the University of Toronto in 2009, specializing…

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#054: Awakening in the Dream: Ibn Arabi, Virtual Reality & Ultimate Reality w/ Oludamini Ogunnaike 1:36:08

4y ago1:36:08

1:36:08

Oludamini Ogunnaike holds a PhD in African Studies and the Study of Religion from Harvard University, and is Assistant Professor of African Religious Thought at the University of Virginia.Oludamini Ogunnaike is a scholar of African, Islamic, and Religious Studies, with a focus on the intellectual and artistic dimensions of West African Sufism and I…

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#053: Islam & the Blackamerican: Reflections on Race, Religion & Identity w/ Dr. Sherman Jackson 1:07:38

4y ago1:07:38

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Dr. Sherman Jackson is the King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought and Culture, and Professor of Religion and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC).In this conversation, recorded February 2020, Dr. Jackson reflects on his seminal work, "Islam and the Blackamerican" nearly 20 years after it was written. He gives …

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#052: A Ramadan in Retreat: Psychological/Spiritual Wellness in Isolation w/ Dr. Abdallah Rothman 1:00:12

4y ago1:00:12

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Dr. Abdallah Rothman is an Islamic Psychology researcher and practitioner. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). In addition to his academic and clinical training in Western psychology, Abdallah studies and practices Islamic Psychology and is currently doing doctoral research in this …

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#051: Women of Light w/ Ieasha Prime 57:42

4+ y ago57:42

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Ieasha Prime converted to Islam more than 20 years ago, after being an International Youth Ambassador to Morocco and Senegal. It was during this time in her youth that she officially began studying Islam. The year she returned from the youth ambassador’s program, she took an Islamic Studies course at the Islamic Center in Washington D.C. from the p…

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#050: Beauty in Breaking: The Heart of Poetry w/ Amir Sulaiman (LIVE @ WASAT) 1:19:56

4+ y ago1:19:56

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Amir Sulaiman is a poet, recording artist, Harvard Fellow, actor, screen writer and producer born in Rochester, New York. His poems cross subjects of love, tragedy as well as what it means to reconcile humanity with the unprecedented trials of modernity. He has performed his works across the US as well as many other countries including England, Bel…

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#049: The Walking Quran: Insights from Islam in Africa w/ Dr. Bilal Ware 1:11:34

4+ y ago1:11:34

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Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam. He is professor at UC Santa Barbara. He earned his Ph.D. in 2004 at the University of Pennsylvania where he trained in African History, African-American History, and Islamic Intellectual History. His research spans the last thousand years, centering on West Africa, while reaching into the Mediterra…

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#048: 'Ayn al-Qudat's Tawhid of Iblis: In Defense of the Devil? w/ Mohammed Rustom 52:12

4+ y ago52:12

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Mohammed Rustom is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Carleton University. He obtained a PhD from the University of Toronto in 2009, specializing in Islamic thought, Quranic exegesis, and Persian literature. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the NYUAD Library of Arabic Literature.Website: https://www.mohammedrustom.comArticles: https://www.…

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#047: The Inner Search: 45 Years on the Sufi Path w/ Shems Friedlander 1:21:08

5y ago1:21:08

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Shems Friedlander is the author of ten books, including a number of books about Rumi. He is a painter, photographer, designer, filmmaker, and educator. Friedlander was Emeritus Professor at the American University in Cairo. He was selected as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, in the field of Art and Culture, by the Royal Islamic…

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#046: The Way of the Whirling Dervish w/ Mithat Özçakıl 1:06:50

5y ago1:06:50

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Mithat Özçakıl is a third generation dervish in the Mevlevi Sufi order, the order founded by Rumi, known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes. He is a graduate student at Selcuk University in the Institute of Rumi Studies. He is also a part of the Sufi Music Ensemble in Konya and works at Irfan Civilization Research Center.…

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#045: Do it for the Deen: From Philly to al-Azhar w/ Youssef Kromah 1:09:20

5y ago1:09:20

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Youssef Kromah is an award-winning poet, best-selling author, dynamic speaker, community activist and international television host at Huda TV in Cairo, Egypt. He was first featured as a spoken-word poet on Russel Simmon’s HBO series Brave New Voices and later as a featured guest speaker on CNN’s Who’s Black in America, hosted by Soledad O’Brien. H…

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#044: A Khalifa Upon the Earth: Islam & Stewardship w/ Rhamis Kent 1:23:06

5y ago1:23:06

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Rhamis Kent is a consultant with formal training in mechanical engineering (University of Delaware, B.S.M.E. ’95) and permaculture-based regenerative whole systems design serving as a registered certified Permaculture Design instructor with PRI Australia. He also serves as a co-director of the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI), a member of Perm…

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Ep. 14: All About Dhansak 44:54

5y ago44:54

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On this last episode of Not Just Dhansak, Bawi Bride Perzen Patel meets Bawa Cook and fellow podcaster, Farhad Karkaria. Together, they lay down the how and what of Parsi food as they add anecdotes from their kitchens to it. Should recipes be shared or earned? Which masalas do they love? Can Parsi food be innovated? Why is the Times and Talent Club…

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Ep. 13: Parsi Dairy Farm - Rich. Pure. Wholesome. 34:20

5y ago34:20

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On this episode of Not Just Dhansak, Bawi Bride Perzen Patel talks to some of the family owners of the iconic Parsi Dairy Farm: Meher Patel and Parvana Mistry. They share their memories of growing around and with Parsi Dairy Farm products at home. Meher tells the story of how it started as a family business and how all of them joined in. Parvana jo…

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