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, Dr. Nabila Ismail, a licensed pharmacist turned travel content creator, shares her incredible journey of quitting her stable healthcare job to explore the world. She opens up about navigating stereotypes, traveling solo as a Pakistani-American woman, and her transformative trip to Pakistan after a 10-year gap. From the unique Kalash Valley to exploring places even her family in Pakistan had never visited, she experiences the country in a whole new way. We also dive into the challenges of convincing South Asian parents about solo travel, the reality of traveling without a set purpose, and the lessons she learned along the way. Whether it’s backpacking in Spain, performing Umrah alone, or building a travel community for South Asians, her story is one of courage, self-discovery, and breaking norms. Grab your Karak for an inspiring conversation about travel, cultural identity, and making your dreams a reality!
