This episode is for the ones who carry two homes in their heart. For the daughters of Lebanon and Syria who were raised in the diaspora but never let go of their roots. For anyone who has ever felt the ache of distance and the fire of responsibility.

I sit down with my dear friend Dina — someone who lives and leads with her whole heart — as we unpack what it means to be Arab women trying to build something meaningful in this world. We talk about growing up between cultures, the unspoken resilience passed down by our mothers, and the beauty of choosing to give back when it would be easier to look away.

Dina shares the story behind her newly launched NGO, Ma3 Ba3ad, a love letter to Lebanon and Syria and a call to action for the diaspora to rise, support, and stand hand-in-hand. We reflect on what it was like organizing the Harvard Arab Conference together — the late nights, deep laughs, and the sacred responsibility of creating space for our people.

This episode is laughter, reflection, and real talk — the kind you only have with someone who just gets it. And of course, we had to close it out with a round of Arab-girl rapid fire that will have you crying and cackling at the same time.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and where you come from — let this remind you that we are stronger when we rise Ma3 Ba3ad... together.

🎧 Listen now. From our hearts to yours, Habibi.