Community in Arabic Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:53:46 -0500 http://www.communiteainarabic.com en-us © 2026 Community in Arabic yes a7d0f575-f445-5a01-bc89-14aabeb28279 Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad episodic false Welcome to Community in Arabic podcast; with Malek & Anwar - the podcast celebrating successful Arabs in North America. Join us as we bring you the stories of inspiring Arabs who have made it big in various fields, from business to arts, science, and technology.

In each episode, we sit down with a prominent Arab guest and have a fun and informative conversation about their life, career, and the challenges they faced along the way. You'll hear their personal stories, Immigration journey and learn from their experiences and success.

So, whether you're an Arab or simply interested in learning more about the community, "Community in Arabic" is the podcast for you. Tune in to our conversational, informative, and fun episodes with Malek and Anwar, and join us in celebrating the success of Arabs in North America.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Community, Arab Americans, Arabs, Positive Impact, Immigrants Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h7ah5lsk92dpq1ryu0g0krmevwzn?.jpg Community in Arabic http://www.communiteainarabic.com Lena ElKhatib- A conversation about relationships and sex therapy Lena ElKhatib- A conversation about relationships and sex therapy Lena is a relational therapist, specifically trained and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and certified in Sex Therapy. 

In addition to clinical work, Lena is an Adjunct Faculty at Adler University, teaching Sex Therapy to Master’s level students and conducting workshops for other clinicians looking to enhance their Sex Therapy skills and competence working with Muslim clients around sex & sexuality.   

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Lena .
2- Lena's immigration journey.
3- Individual therapy
4- Relationship therapy
5- Sex therapy
6- Advice for Arab immigrants looking to build a meaningful life

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 
Website: https://communiteainarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinArabic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityinarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Lena is a relational therapist, specifically trained and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and certified in Sex Therapy. 

In addition to clinical work, Lena is an Adjunct Faculty at Adler University, teaching Sex Therapy to Master’s level students and conducting workshops for other clinicians looking to enhance their Sex Therapy skills and competence working with Muslim clients around sex & sexuality.   

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Lena .
2- Lena's immigration journey.
3- Individual therapy
4- Relationship therapy
5- Sex therapy
6- Advice for Arab immigrants looking to build a meaningful life

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 
Website: https://communiteainarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinArabic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityinarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-13275105 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0500 4154 3 9 full false Leila Muhaizen | Founder & CEO of Baklava App - A conversation about love, dating and friendships. Leila Muhaizen | Founder & CEO of Baklava App - A conversation about love, dating and friendships. 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad / Leila Muhaizen Buzzsprout-12736618 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2664 Arabs, Arab Americans, Community in Arabic, Immigrants, Baklava App, Dating, Arabs Dating, Podcast, Interview, Success In Arabic 3 8 full false Omar Offendum, a live interview and performance. Omar Offendum, a live interview and performance. 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad / Omar Offendum Buzzsprout-12574817 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0500 3833 Community in Arabic, Arabs, Arab Americans, Success in Arabic, Interview, Podcast, Immigrants, In Arabic 3 7 full false Sherif Nessim- A conversation about venture capital, emerging markets and perseverance. Sherif Nessim- A conversation about venture capital, emerging markets and perseverance. 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad / Sherif Nessim Buzzsprout-12574811 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0500 3088 Community in Arabic, In Arabic, Podcast, Interview, Success in Arabic, Arabs, Arab Americans, Immigrants 3 6 full false Dr. Hanadie Yousef - Co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics talks about science & entrepreneurship Dr. Hanadie Yousef - Co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics talks about science & entrepreneurship Dr. Hanadie Yousef is a Palestinian-American molecular and cell biologist and co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics, a biotech startup specializing in age-related diseases and their therapeutics. 

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Hanadie
2- Hanadie's immigration journey.
3- The vision and mission of Juvena Therapeutics
4- Raising $50+ MM and the challenges of being an entrepreneur
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Dr. Hanadie Yousef is a Palestinian-American molecular and cell biologist and co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics, a biotech startup specializing in age-related diseases and their therapeutics. 

Topics covered in Episode:
1- About Hanadie
2- Hanadie's immigration journey.
3- The vision and mission of Juvena Therapeutics
4- Raising $50+ MM and the challenges of being an entrepreneur
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad / Hanadie Yousef Buzzsprout-12370946 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0600 3196 Arab Americans, Community in Arabic, Arabs, Immigrants, Success in Arabic, Podcast, Interview 3 5 full false Diana Abouali - A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab Americans Diana Abouali - A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab Americans Diana Abouali is the director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM). She worked in higher education and the museum and cultural heritage sectors in the United States, Palestine, and Jordan.

Topics covered in this episode: 
1- About Diana Abouali.
2- Diana's immigration & work journey.
3- The vision and mission of the Arab American National Museum.
4- How the museum addresses and incorporates diverse Arab perspectives and voices.
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Diana Abouali is the director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM). She worked in higher education and the museum and cultural heritage sectors in the United States, Palestine, and Jordan.

Topics covered in this episode: 
1- About Diana Abouali.
2- Diana's immigration & work journey.
3- The vision and mission of the Arab American National Museum.
4- How the museum addresses and incorporates diverse Arab perspectives and voices.
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar & Malek / Diana Abouali Buzzsprout-12118034 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 3020 Arab American, Arabs, Arab American National Museum, Dearborn, Community, Community in Arabic, Immigrants 3 4 full false Sara Sabry - The first Arab & Egyptian woman in space Sara Sabry - The first Arab & Egyptian woman in space Sara Sabry is the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman in space and the founder of Deep Space Initiative. She is a mechanical and biomedical engineer. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aerospace at the University of North Dakota.

Topics covered in this episode: 
1- About Sara.
2- Sara's training journey.
3- New Shepard space flight mission, preparation, and the day of.
4- Deep Space Initiative.
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Sara Sabry is the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman in space and the founder of Deep Space Initiative. She is a mechanical and biomedical engineer. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aerospace at the University of North Dakota.

Topics covered in this episode: 
1- About Sara.
2- Sara's training journey.
3- New Shepard space flight mission, preparation, and the day of.
4- Deep Space Initiative.
5- Future goals & projects 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad / Sara Sabry Buzzsprout-12012672 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0600 3967 Community in Arabic, Podcast, Interview, Sara Sabry, Arab American, Arabs, Success, Astronaut, Space, Blue Origin, NASA 3 3 full false Ronnie Malley - A conversation about music, culture and representation. Ronnie Malley - A conversation about music, culture and representation. 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Community in Arabic/Ronnie Malley Buzzsprout-11902493 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0600 3100 Community in Arabic, Arabs, Arab Americans, Immigrants, Success, Interview, podcast, Palestine, Middle East 3 2 full false Dr. Esam Alkhawaga - A deep dive into the psychology of Arab Immigrants Dr. Esam Alkhawaga - A deep dive into the psychology of Arab Immigrants 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-11696154 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0600 3580 Community in Arabic, Arabs, Arab Americans, Immigrants, Success, Interview, Podcast, Community 3 1 full false Reinventing Yourself - Bassem Youssef Reinventing Yourself - Bassem Youssef A conversation about immigration,  culture, belonging and tackling a new reality with Bassem Youssef.

Bassem is an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host, who hosted El-Bernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014.

Hosts:  Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> A conversation about immigration,  culture, belonging and tackling a new reality with Bassem Youssef.

Bassem is an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host, who hosted El-Bernameg, a satirical news program, from 2011 to 2014.

Hosts:  Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-8602713 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2825 2 5 full false Civic Engagement and Representation - Maya Berry Civic Engagement and Representation - Maya Berry How do community organizers help shape and structure Arab immigrant communities in the US and Canada?

A conversation about civic engagement and representation with Maya Berry, The Executive Director of the @arabamericaninstitute.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> How do community organizers help shape and structure Arab immigrant communities in the US and Canada?

A conversation about civic engagement and representation with Maya Berry, The Executive Director of the @arabamericaninstitute.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-8510428 Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2089 2 4 full false Non-verbal Communication - Don Khoury Non-verbal Communication - Don Khoury Are you an effective communicator? What is your body language saying? How does nonverbal communication affect business leaders and politicians? Don Khoury answers all those questions in this interview.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Are you an effective communicator? What is your body language saying? How does nonverbal communication affect business leaders and politicians? Don Khoury answers all those questions in this interview.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-8443408 Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1477 2 3 full false How To Start A Business - Donna Khalife How To Start A Business - Donna Khalife What are the challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur?  How to fundraise and start a business?

We discuss these topics and more with Donna Khalife, an Arab Immigrant, entrepreneur, founder of Surprise Ride and winner on Shark Tank.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> What are the challenges and opportunities of being an entrepreneur?  How to fundraise and start a business?

We discuss these topics and more with Donna Khalife, an Arab Immigrant, entrepreneur, founder of Surprise Ride and winner on Shark Tank.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-8403727 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2230 2 2 full false Arab Women Empowerment - Rama Chakaki Arab Women Empowerment - Rama Chakaki In this episode of CommuniTEA in Arabic Season 2, we chat with Rama Chakaki, COO of aixplain, inc. and founder of EdSeed.

We will chat with her about women empowerment, Artificial Intelligence, immigration, and more.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> In this episode of CommuniTEA in Arabic Season 2, we chat with Rama Chakaki, COO of aixplain, inc. and founder of EdSeed.

We will chat with her about women empowerment, Artificial Intelligence, immigration, and more.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 
Website: www.communiteainarabic.com

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-8388466 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 1945 2 1 full false Season 2 Trailer Season 2 Trailer We're excited to announce season 2 of CommuniTEA in Arabic sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label during Ramadan! 

Thanks to all of you, season 1 was a great success; that is why in this season, we will highlight the fantastic stories of thought leaders and experts and discuss topics that are important to YOU. Tune in for a season full of inspiring, empowering, and impactful stories.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> We're excited to announce season 2 of CommuniTEA in Arabic sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label during Ramadan! 

Thanks to all of you, season 1 was a great success; that is why in this season, we will highlight the fantastic stories of thought leaders and experts and discuss topics that are important to YOU. Tune in for a season full of inspiring, empowering, and impactful stories.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad. 

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-8366622 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0500 116 2 0 full false Dr. Hassan Nemeh - Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Hassan Nemeh - Head of Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director of thoracic & Organ Transplant at Henry Ford Health System. 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-7098307 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0600 1960 Physician, Syrian, Immigrant, Arab, Arab Americans, Community, CommuniTEA, Tea. 1 9 full false Fady Chamoun - Founder of Aladdin's Eatery Fady Chamoun - Founder of Aladdin's Eatery 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-7062679 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0600 1583 Food, Entrepreneurship, Lebanon, Arabs, Arab Americans, Immigrants, Community, Tea, CommuniTEA 1 8 full false Alexander Harik - Co-founder & CEO of Zesty Z - Making the world more flavorful. Alexander Harik - Co-founder & CEO of Zesty Z - Making the world more flavorful. 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Buzzsprout-7020961 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0600 2143 Food, Entrepreneurship, Arabs, Arab Americans, Immigrants, Community, Zaatar 1 7 full false Nabil Karabetian - Founder of Tazah Brand - an entrepreneur who's story is the embodiment of the American Dream. Nabil Karabetian - Founder of Tazah Brand - an entrepreneur who's story is the embodiment of the American Dream. 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 Nabil Karabetian

Meet Nabil Karabetian, founder and CEO of Karabetian Imports & Distribution. Nabil is the embodiment of the American dream, he started from the bottom and built one of the biggest and most reputable Arabic food import & distribution companies in American. 

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic


Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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 Nabil Karabetian

Meet Nabil Karabetian, founder and CEO of Karabetian Imports & Distribution. Nabil is the embodiment of the American dream, he started from the bottom and built one of the biggest and most reputable Arabic food import & distribution companies in American. 

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic


Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6814891 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 2150 Syrian, Arabs, Arab American, Middle East, Food, Entrepreneurship, Business, Community, Immigrants, Tea, CommuniTEA 1 6 full false The Canadian Arabic Orchestra - Combining the western and eastern musical worlds. The Canadian Arabic Orchestra - Combining the western and eastern musical worlds. 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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/

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6773203 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 2030 Canada, Canadian Arabic Orchestra, Arabs, Arab Americans, Arab Canadians, Immigrants, Music 1 5 full false Alex Dabagh - Founder of aNYbag Project in New York City Alex Dabagh - Founder of aNYbag Project in New York City 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 Alex Dabagh.

Alex Dabagh, a Second generation Leathersmith, from an immigrant family from Syria and Lebanon. He is founder of Madebyalex and creator of aNYbagproject in New York City.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic


Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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 Alex Dabagh.

Alex Dabagh, a Second generation Leathersmith, from an immigrant family from Syria and Lebanon. He is founder of Madebyalex and creator of aNYbagproject in New York City.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic


Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6600583 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0600 1989 1 4 full false Rania Succar - Senior Vice President, QuickBooks Money Platform & Co-Founder of Jusoor Organization. Rania Succar - Senior Vice President, QuickBooks Money Platform & Co-Founder of Jusoor Organization. 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 Rania Succar.

Rania is a SVP at Quickbooks, and a Co-founder of Jusoor Organization (NGO of Syrian expatriates supporting the country’s development and helping Syrian youth realize their potential through programs in the fields of education, career development, and global community engagement.)

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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 Rania Succar.

Rania is a SVP at Quickbooks, and a Co-founder of Jusoor Organization (NGO of Syrian expatriates supporting the country’s development and helping Syrian youth realize their potential through programs in the fields of education, career development, and global community engagement.)

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6562534 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0600 1884 1 3 full false Salma Ghanem, PhD - Interim Provost at DePaul University in Chicago Salma Ghanem, PhD - Interim Provost at DePaul University in Chicago 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 Salma Ghanem, PhD.

Dr. Ghanem embraces diversity both personally and professionally. Her intercultural experiences have helped her transcend cultural and racial boundaries. We highlight her amazing journey from Cairo, Egypt to Chicago.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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 Salma Ghanem, PhD.

Dr. Ghanem embraces diversity both personally and professionally. Her intercultural experiences have helped her transcend cultural and racial boundaries. We highlight her amazing journey from Cairo, Egypt to Chicago.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6486646 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600 1895 1 2 full false Amale Andraos - Dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Amale Andraos - Dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. 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 Dean Amale Andraos.

She is a New York-based architect. She is dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She is the co-founder of the New York City architecture firm WORKac with her husband, Dan Wood.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> 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 Dean Amale Andraos.

She is a New York-based architect. She is dean of the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She is the co-founder of the New York City architecture firm WORKac with her husband, Dan Wood.

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

Please visit our website, and follow up on social media and watch us on Youtube:
https://linktr.ee/communiteainarabic

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6391807 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0600 2329 1 1 full false CommuniTea in Arabic Introduction CommuniTea in Arabic Introduction We are launching “Communi-Tea in Arabic”, a podcast and show sponsored by Lipton, to shed light on the inspiring stories of Arab American heroes who left a positive impact on their communities.

In this season, we will talk to entrepreneurs, professors, philanthropists and others to soak up some great lessons and ideas.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad

Throughout the season, you will get a chance to vote for your favorite story and one
inspiring winner will receive a $10,000 Grand Prize from our sponsor Lipton to support
their mission in creating a positive impact on the community.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> We are launching “Communi-Tea in Arabic”, a podcast and show sponsored by Lipton, to shed light on the inspiring stories of Arab American heroes who left a positive impact on their communities.

In this season, we will talk to entrepreneurs, professors, philanthropists and others to soak up some great lessons and ideas.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad

Throughout the season, you will get a chance to vote for your favorite story and one
inspiring winner will receive a $10,000 Grand Prize from our sponsor Lipton to support
their mission in creating a positive impact on the community.

Hosts: Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad.
Website: https://communityinarabic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityinA...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communityin...


]]> Anwar Jebran & Malek Abdulsamad Buzzsprout-6305884 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0600 86 Arab Americans, Community, Positive Impact, Immigrants, Arabs, Tea, 1 1 full false