Highly Okay: Recent Episodes
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First English speaking Podcast based in Kurdistan. Talking about social issues in Kurdistan/Iraq along some entertaining perspectives.
Hoey Roberts, founder and Director of Shadows of Hope joined us for a very informative and exciting Podcast as our first post-quarantine recording.
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We had a very enjoyable conversation with Alka Aziz, a successful Harvard graduate and a talented cook.
She talks about her Instagram page where she posts mouth-watering Kurdish dishes with detailed recipes and instructions.
don't watch this on an empty stomach!
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We had a very insightful conversation with Art collector, Shad AbdulKarim who's the founder of the Salam Museum that will open this year in Slemani, as well as the host of a cultural Diwan that he hosts weekly also in Slemani.
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Shahez returns for a second round with us and drops some gems about negative mindsets, pornography, and his recent fights.
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Kosha Rapper, Art Creator, Entrepreneur kindly joined us for a brilliant conversation where we talked about a wide range of topics.
He was brave enough to rap his new single for us too! Let us know what you think!
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We had over our most insightful and kind guest recently, Alice Bosley, Co-founder of 51Labs. She explains what 51Labs does and defines what Entrepreneurship is as opposed to the misconception that all entrepreneurs are simply unemployed.
Enjoy her break down the things business owners do right as well as the mistakes they make along the way.
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We had the pleasure of hosting Turkish professor and political commentator Dr. Barın Kayaoğlu who we talked about a wide ranging topics with including AUIS (American University in Iraq, Sulaymaniyah) where he's an assistant professor. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Goshan Karadaghi, lecturer in AUIS and an important member of the Center of Gender Development and Studies. She argues with Shad and Aya on topics such as equal opportunity, abortion, and what it means to be a feminist in Kurdistan, along with other issues.
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apologies for the terrible sound Akam Ali, founder and owner of Kurdcast joined us for a conversation where we discuss, gaming in Iraq, Game of Thrones, Kurdish Government, streaming and much more.
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We had the pleasure of talking to the AUIS Dean of Students and soon to-be lecturer and Doctor, Geoffrey Gresk. Check out the full Podcast here where he talks about Psychology, culture, politics, and many interesting stories from his experience in Kurdistan
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Jîl Swanî, our host from Denmark was joined by two very special guests, Barikan Ismaeeli Solecki and Alessandro Painsi, in a podcast where they talk about living in Denmark and immigrant life.
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-Barikan Ismaeeli Solecki
Alessandro Painsi
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Song: Kartell - Cost of Love
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Sanna, Miss Kurdistan, 2018 stopped by our new studio to discuss her life before and after becoming Miss Kurdistan, her reaction to criticisms, and her plans for the future, along many other things!
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Song: Kartell - Cost of Love
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We sat down with Kurdish Instagram celebrity and fitness expert, Shlovan Saleh. We discussed his tattoo, his butt clenching techniques and his time working at Walmart. We hope you enjoy it, make sure you like & subscribe!
Thank you very much for coming on Shlovan! Follow him on Instagram! @shlovan for fitness: @shilafitness
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Song: Kartell - Cost of Love
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We sat down with an artist and a singer where we talk about Aya's art gallery, Art in general, Shaveen sings and originality.
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We sat down with Broosk Hamarash who shared a story where he explains how music, and philosophy helped him go from a 1.5 GPA to a 3.2 upon graduation. We also discussed the political and education climate in Slemani - Kurdistan, Iraq. Thank you Broosk for coming on!
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We sat down with a French tourist staying in Slemani, one of the largest Kurdish cities in Iraqi Kurdistan for the week; she loved it! We discussed her stay and what her experience was like.
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Kurdistan's Muay Thai champion joined us and had a great discussion about his history in combat sports, his internal struggles and more. We hope you enjoy it, please tell us who you'd like to see featured next on the Highly Okay Conversation. Thank you very much for coming on Shahez!
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In our #TheLessYouKnow segments hosted by San, we discuss some current day topics with our personal takes on them. Entertaining interesting thoughts and playing devil's advocate tend to make these discussions stimulating.
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