Best Womenas Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 10 | 10 years of Womena: What has changed for women in the Arab world? 41:02

8d ago41:02

41:02

In this special episode of Womena celebrating its 10-year milestone, our hosts take a moment to reflect on the past decade in the region. They explore the question of whether representation alone can drive real change. The episode dives into the progress made, the ongoing challenges that women still face, and the continued fight for women’s rights …

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Ep 11 | Story Thyme: Inspiring Book Recommendations 11:09

2h ago11:09

11:09

A previous version of this episode discussed the author Zadie Smith in more depth, but it has been re-edited after it was brought to our attention that the author's stance on PAL has been problematic and not aligned with our values. The episode, which was filmed months before Smith's recent views were made public, was re-edited to remove specific p…

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Ep 9 |Trad Wives & The Soft Life: America's Influence on Global Trends 44:06

15d ago44:06

44:06

This week’s episode zooms in on the American influence on global realities, particularly in the MENA region. We explore the impact of US elections, political and social trends, and laws on the region. Our hosts also discuss related topics such as the enforcement of the patriarchal system by the US and the West, the misappropriation of feminism, and…

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Ep 8 | Purpose Over Profit: Navigating Impact Driven Media in the age of Viral Content 42:34

17d ago42:34

42:34

Purpose over profit, what does it mean and how is it impacting media today? In this episode, we explore the reality and challenges faced by independent media companies in creating media and generating revenue. Our hosts, and co-founders of Womena, share insights from their journey on what it takes to sustain a platform like ours, the guiding princi…

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Ep 7 | Raising Breast Cancer Awareness with Baheya featuring Dr. Jaylan Ahmed (In Arabic) 19:19

24d ago19:19

19:19

In this episode of Sage Takes Thyme, host Amira sits down with Dr. Jaylan Ahmed, the managing director of the Baheya Foundation for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer. They discuss the inspiring story behind the founding of Baheya Hospital and the journey of establishing the first charity organization of its kind in Egypt, which special…

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EP 6 | Does the Remote Work model actually work? 49:23

1M ago49:23

49:23

In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira discuss the remote work model, sharing the journey that led them to implement remote work model in Womena and reflect on their experience managing a full regional team remotely. They shed light on the pros and cons of this approach, and they also reveal some surprising stories on the truths behind remote …

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Ep 5 | A year from October 7, Israel uses similar tactics to wage war on Lebanon 36:56

1M ago36:56

36:56

In this episode of Sage Takes Thyme, our hosts Elissa and Amira interview Chloe Kattar, a historian of modern Lebanon and researcher at the University of Oxford, to talk about the reality we are living almost a year after Oct 7 and the start of the genocide in G.aza. They discuss Israel's recent escalation of war and the deliberate attacks on civil…

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Bonus | How Israel “shrinks” the category of civilian to justify ethnic cleansing 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

To mark one full year of the ongoing gen.ocide, we are re-releasing a conversation we had last November with Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American activist, legal scholar, human rights attorney and professor, where she explains how Isr/ael continuously violates international law by “shrinking” the category of civilians to justify the ethnic cleansin…

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Ep 4 | What Does Pa.lest!ne Mean to You? 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

In this episode, we talk about P.@lestine, the significance of bearing witness and engaging in conversations about the gen.ocide taking place in G.aza, and the importance of using precise language to accurately convey information in a nuanced way. Our hosts also share tips and insights on battling the algorithm and maintaining our mental well-being…

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Ep 3 | A Woman is a School with Celine Semaan 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode of “Sage Takes Thyme”, our hosts Elissa and Amira have an intimate conversation with Céline Semaan, co-founder of The Slow Factory, to discuss her latest book “A Woman is a School”, a memoir of discredited ancestral tales from the region, particularly from Lebanon. They also discuss the intersectionality between culture and politics…

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Ep 2 | Is feminism a “dirty” word? 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Would you call yourself a “feminist”? In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira explore topics around "Feminism," what it means, how it's perceived by wider society, and the misconceptions that lead to detrimental labels being associated with the word itself. They dive into what feminism means to us in the region and its effects on women focused …

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Bonus | Womena’s reaction on US presidential debate: Was that even a debate? Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Did you catch the debate? In this bonus episode, our hosts delve into the Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential debate, dissecting the key points and looking into how influential America is in the grand scheme of global policymaking. They share their opinions as Arab-Americans living in the Arab world and challenge the notion that leading as a “woman …

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Ep 1 | Why do we need feminist storytelling for Arab women? 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Womena’s brand new podcast “Sage Takes Thyme” dives into the journey and perspectives of the Womena co-founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. As a media company, we always get asked “Why Womena?” and why we have chosen to tell the stories of women in the region. In this first episode they open up about how Womena got started, why we do what …

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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show 1:08

3M ago1:08

1:08

Welcome to Sage Take Thyme by Womena founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. This new podcast dives into our perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. It will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to …

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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show 1:08

2M ago1:08

1:08

Welcome to Sage Take Thyme by Womena founders Elissa Freiha and Amira Salah-Ahmed. This new podcast dives into our perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. It will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to …

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مع ستيفاني حداد Boo 3ala Taboo نقدم لكم 1:19

9M ago1:19

1:19

مع ستيفاني حداد Boo 3ala Taboo نقدم لكم Introducing "Boo 3al Taboo" with Stephanie Haddad.By Womena

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ما حدا بدو مصلحتك غير امك، بس ليه هيك منفكر؟ 4:52

9M ago4:52

4:52

ما حدا بدو مصلحتك غير امك، بس ليه هيك منفكر؟ How deeply does the “evil eye” culture affect our lives? Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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شو يعني امرأة 5:52

9M ago5:52

5:52

أنتي إمرأة اولا، مش بس إم أو بنت أو زوجة We are women first, before we are daughters, wives, mothers Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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فرق اچيال 5:33

9M ago5:33

5:33

ما تقسو على أهلكن! علموهن زي ما علموكم B*ish be humble! You’re not too good to teach your parents Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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العقل السليم 6:18

9M ago6:18

6:18

العقل السليم فالجسم السليم - بس ليش هملنا العقل؟ We have to do more to prioritize ourselves in the region Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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!ربي ابنك 5:33

9M ago5:33

5:33

الاغتصاب ذنب المغتصب، وفقط The only one to blame is the rapist Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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الدورة الشهرية 6:23

9M ago6:23

6:23

الدورة الشهرية يللي دورت عقلكن There's no shame in periods Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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هلّأ حدا بيتدخل 5:59

9M ago5:59

5:59

معليش، هلأ حدا بيتدخل ?If we don't initiate the change we wish to see, who will Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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حقائق و خرافات عن العلاقات 5:34

9M ago5:34

5:34

حقائق و خرافات عن العلاقات Relationship goals: Expectations vs Reality Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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مش محتاجة راجل 5:21

9M ago5:21

5:21

مش محتاجة راجل I don't need a man Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

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الحياة فيفتي فيفتي 6:03

9M ago6:03

6:03

الحياة فيفتي فيفتي Life is 50/50 Follow Womena - Subscribe to Womena on YouTube - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Linked In - Find out more Follow Stephanie - InstagramBy Womena

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Womenas Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sage Takes Thyme

Womena

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Boo 3al Taboo

Womena

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Ep 10 | 10 years of Womena: What has changed for women in the Arab world? 41:02

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Ep 11 | Story Thyme: Inspiring Book Recommendations 11:09

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Ep 9 |Trad Wives & The Soft Life: America's Influence on Global Trends 44:06

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Ep 8 | Purpose Over Profit: Navigating Impact Driven Media in the age of Viral Content 42:34

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Ep 7 | Raising Breast Cancer Awareness with Baheya featuring Dr. Jaylan Ahmed (In Arabic) 19:19

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EP 6 | Does the Remote Work model actually work? 49:23

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Ep 5 | A year from October 7, Israel uses similar tactics to wage war on Lebanon 36:56

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Bonus | How Israel “shrinks” the category of civilian to justify ethnic cleansing 18:39

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Ep 4 | What Does Pa.lest!ne Mean to You? 38:07

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Ep 3 | A Woman is a School with Celine Semaan 43:50

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Ep 2 | Is feminism a “dirty” word? 35:05

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Bonus | Womena’s reaction on US presidential debate: Was that even a debate? Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump 36:03

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Ep 1 | Why do we need feminist storytelling for Arab women? 35:08

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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show 1:08

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Introducing Sage Takes Thyme by Womena… It’s not a cooking show 1:08

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مع ستيفاني حداد Boo 3ala Taboo نقدم لكم 1:19

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ما حدا بدو مصلحتك غير امك، بس ليه هيك منفكر؟ 4:52

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شو يعني امرأة 5:52

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فرق اچيال 5:33

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العقل السليم 6:18

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!ربي ابنك 5:33

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الدورة الشهرية 6:23

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هلّأ حدا بيتدخل 5:59

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حقائق و خرافات عن العلاقات 5:34

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مش محتاجة راجل 5:21

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الحياة فيفتي فيفتي 6:03

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