Working in media gives you access, perspective, and mild workaholism. Perhaps that’s because of the adrenaline that comes with the industry’s fast-paced nature. Or perhaps the fact that Egypt truly does not sleep and there’s always a place to be and a story to tell.

Or perhaps it’s because the media industry draws impassioned storytellers who pour of themselves into their stories, carrying the responsibility of telling every tale as though it were their own.

In this bonus segment, we talk about Amira's work as a journalist and how it allowed her access to some of Egypt’s most iconic goings-on at a time when being a journalist was truly exciting.

In case you missed it, you can listen to Amira's full episode on The Foreign Local wherever you get your podcasts.

You can find Amira on Instagram @amiralx.

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