“Imshi Imshi" unfolds the profound stories of Arabs who have journeyed from the Middle East to the Western world. Our guests share their transformative experiences, marked by war-torn childhoods, cultural upheavals, and a relentless quest for identity amid adversity. This podcast is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, resilience, and the human spirit's remarkable capacity to rise, rebuild, and radiate hope. Navigating the complex tapestry of different cultures, languages, and societal expectations, our guests, hailing from diverse backgrounds and professions, offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of Arabs in the West. They confront stereotypes, embrace their heritage, and celebrate their contributions, weaving tales of leaving their homelands, finding new communities, and impacting the world. "Imshi Imshi" is a Hakawati Production Hosted by Fadi Hindi Executive Producers: Fadi Hindi and Karim Beidoun Cover Art by Tiffany Moujaes

In this miniseries, Yasmeen shares her honest and open reflection about growing up as an Iraqi-American, a “hyphenated American”. This is not a story about politics, or war. Instead, this is a story about what it was like to grow up as a child of immigrants who fled a country due to political instability. While this miniseries is focused on her story, she also interviews Iraqis who lived through the Gulf Wars in Iraq and later immigrated to the United States. Many Iraqis are still deeply traumatized from living under a dictatorship, and many are paranoid about publicly sharing their narratives with the world as they’ve been punished for doing so for so many years. Yasmeen takes us on a journey of her inner inquiry and a reconciliation with her inner child, as she questions her place in the greater narrative of what it is to be a hyphenated American. Hyphenated Journey is a Hakawati production. Written, narrated and directed by Yasmeen Turayhi. Sound design by Karim Beidoun. Cover design by Aya Mobaydeen and inspired by Sue Turayhi. Creatives by Gina Abou Hamad. Special thanks goes to Sinan Al-Mokhtar and Hamada Zahawi for their courage in sharing their stories.

The Middle East is ripe for new ways of thinking and doing things. TMR is a Western perspective on the East, including conversations with open-minded thought leaders with innovative ideas. Writer and journalist Nadia Michel invites a diverse roster of friends and guests that include the most inspired CEOs, chefs, adventurers, entrepreneurs, musicians, authors, artists, and beyond.