This is not a cooking show, but it will nourish your soul (maybe). Womena’s founders open a new dialogue with their community and give their perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. This podcast will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to reclaim and redefine the distorted narratives that surround them.
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We’re bringing you a fresh take on the things we don't usually talk about in our region, putting a little spin on some age-old notions with the hilarious Stephanie Haddad. From the evil eye ("3ain") to traditional gender roles to mental health, Steph helps us confront these issues in a new way.
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Ep 15 | Learning Self Compassion Before You Reach Burnout is Essential
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40:55In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira delve into how compassion shapes the way we live, love, and lead - especially as women. They speak about the wisdom that comes with age, sharing some of the lessons they’ve learned about self-love, relationships, and managing life's complexities. They also explore the concept of impact and how they aim to…
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Ep 14 | Arab/Other: How our perception of identity and privilege changes over time
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41:33In this episode, we explore the topic of decolonizing our Arab identities and owning our narrative. We take a deeper look into identity, who we are to ourselves and others, but also how the identity of women in the region has been amplified and even weaponized and what we can do to help this. For exclusive “Sage Takes Thyme” content and early relea…
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Ep 13 | A Set Takes Thyme; behind the scenes with the Art Director
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17:28In this week’s episode, our hosts sit down with Monica Abadir, the creative producer and director that brought our podcast’s art direction and set design to life. Monica shares her journey of moving to Cairo after being born and raised in Canada and reflects on how this cultural shift has influenced her work. They delve into the inspiration behind …
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Ep 12 | Finding Purpose Again: Lessons from Our Entrepreneurial Journey
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1:08:52In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship and what it entails to turn a vision into a thriving business. Our hosts reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys and share insightful stories on the challenges and triumphs that led to the reinvention of Womena into what it is today. For exclusive “Sage Takes Thyme” content and early release episode…
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Ep 11 | Story Thyme: Inspiring Book Recommendations
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11:09A previous version of this episode discussed the author Zadie Smith in more depth, but it has been re-edited after it was brought to our attention that the author's stance on PAL has been problematic and not aligned with our values. The episode, which was filmed months before Smith's recent views were made public, was re-edited to remove specific p…
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Ep 10 | 10 years of Womena: What has changed for women in the Arab world?
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41:02In this special episode of Womena celebrating its 10-year milestone, our hosts take a moment to reflect on the past decade in the region. They explore the question of whether representation alone can drive real change. The episode dives into the progress made, the ongoing challenges that women still face, and the continued fight for women’s rights …
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Ep 9 |Trad Wives & The Soft Life: America's Influence on Global Trends
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44:06This week’s episode zooms in on the American influence on global realities, particularly in the MENA region. We explore the impact of US elections, political and social trends, and laws on the region. Our hosts also discuss related topics such as the enforcement of the patriarchal system by the US and the West, the misappropriation of feminism, and…
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Ep 8 | Purpose Over Profit: Navigating Impact Driven Media in the age of Viral Content
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42:34Purpose over profit, what does it mean and how is it impacting media today? In this episode, we explore the reality and challenges faced by independent media companies in creating media and generating revenue. Our hosts, and co-founders of Womena, share insights from their journey on what it takes to sustain a platform like ours, the guiding princi…
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Ep 7 | Raising Breast Cancer Awareness with Baheya featuring Dr. Jaylan Ahmed (In Arabic)
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19:19In this episode of Sage Takes Thyme, host Amira sits down with Dr. Jaylan Ahmed, the managing director of the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer. They discuss the inspiring story behind the founding of Baheya Hospital and the journey of establishing the first charity organization of its kind in Egypt, which special…
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Bonus | How Israel “shrinks” the category of civilian to justify ethnic cleansing
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18:39To mark one full year of the ongoing gen.ocide, we are re-releasing a conversation we had last November with Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American activist, legal scholar, human rights attorney and professor, where she explains how Isr/ael continuously violates international law by “shrinking” the category of civilians to justify the ethnic cleansin…
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In this episode, we talk about P.@lestine, the significance of bearing witness and engaging in conversations about the gen.ocide taking place in G.aza, and the importance of using precise language to accurately convey information in a nuanced way. Our hosts also share tips and insights on battling the algorithm and maintaining our mental well-being…
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Would you call yourself a “feminist”? In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira explore topics around "Feminism," what it means, how it's perceived by wider society, and the misconceptions that lead to detrimental labels being associated with the word itself. They dive into what feminism means to us in the region and its effects on women focused …
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Ep 1 | Why do we need feminist storytelling for Arab women?
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35:08Womena’s brand new podcast “Sage Takes Thyme” dives into the journey and perspectives of the Womena co-founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. As a media company, we always get asked “Why Womena?” and why we have chosen to tell the stories of women in the region. In this first episode they open up about how Womena got started, why we do what …
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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show
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1:08Welcome to Sage Take Thyme by Womena founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. This new podcast dives into our perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. It will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to …
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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show
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1:08Welcome to Sage Take Thyme by Womena founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. This new podcast dives into our perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. It will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to …
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مع ستيفاني حداد Boo 3ala Taboo نقدم لكم Introducing "Boo 3al Taboo" with Stephanie Haddad.By Womena
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ما حدا بدو مصلحتك غير امك، بس ليه هيك منفكر؟
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4:52ما حدا بدو مصلحتك غير امك، بس ليه هيك منفكر؟ How deeply does the “evil eye” culture affect our lives? Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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أنتي إمرأة اولا، مش بس إم أو بنت أو زوجة We are women first, before we are daughters, wives, mothers Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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ما تقسو على أهلكن! علموهن زي ما علموكم B*ish be humble! You’re not too good to teach your parents Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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العقل السليم فالجسم السليم - بس ليش هملنا العقل؟ We have to do more to prioritize ourselves in the region Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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الاغتصاب ذنب المغتصب، وفقط The only one to blame is the rapist Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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الدورة الشهرية يللي دورت عقلكن There's no shame in periods Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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معليش، هلأ حدا بيتدخل ?If we don't initiate the change we wish to see, who will Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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حقائق و خرافات عن العلاقات Relationship goals: Expectations vs Reality Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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مش محتاجة راجل I don't need a man Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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الحياة فيفتي فيفتي Life is 50/50 Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena
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