A show where I invite fascinating individuals from across the UAE to explore how our cultures make each of us who we are. We talk all things happiness, identity, life, culture, and philosophy to provide thought-provoking and meaningful insights to the youth about how society shapes us about from the people who seem like they’ve figured it all out…or not.
A show where I invite fascinating individuals from across the UAE to explore how our cultures make each of us who we are. We talk all things happiness, identity, life, culture, and philosophy to provide thought-provoking and meaningful insights to the youth about how society shapes us about from the people who seem like they’ve figured it all out…or not.
In this episode, Leila shares her experience growing up as an Iranian-American after 9/11 and how it shaped perceptions of Middle Easterners. Leila talks about the misconceptions surrounding Islam and its surprising similarities to Christianity and Judaism. She also explains the difference between race and ethnicity, showing how these ideas are viewed differently in the West and the East. Grab your Karak and join us for a powerful conversation on identity, religion, and culture!