Kuwaiti Based /ˈbrɔːdband/ noun a podcast that covers a broad list of topics with an insightful and community-minded band of people. #THINKbroadBand
"Light is the most powerful lever you can leverage with in order to get the highest quality sleep possible. It communicates time from the outside to the inside of your body."
Welcome back to the luucid podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Sam Al Qattan, a renowned health and sleep consultant who shares his holistic approach to health and sleep. Sam discusses the importance of sleep hygiene, the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms, and practical steps for improving overall health. He also delves into his personal journey of overcoming an autoimmune disease through self-directed research and lifestyle changes. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to enhance your sleep and well-being.
Reach out to luucid at:Instagram @luucidkwWebsite luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email hello@luucid.co
"We want to differentiate between real action and reaction. Real action is intention and awareness. Reaction is impulsive, protectiveness, and ego." - Zaina Al Zabin
Welcome back to the luucid podcast! Today, we're joined by Zaina Al Zabin, a leading child psychotherapist behind Massar Consult and Thrive by Massar. Zaina blends her expertise with a passion for improving children’s mental health and behavior. Dive into our discussion as we explore her innovative strategies at Massar Consult and join us for an inspiring session that's essential for anyone interested in the well-being of the next generation.
Reach out to luucid at:Instagram @luucidkwWebsite luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email hello@luucid.co
"Medicine deals with the person once they're sick. Nutrition prevents them from getting sick." - Dr. Lemia Shaban
In this episode, we're diving deep with Dr. Lemia Shaban, a functional medicine practitioner teaching Nutrition at Kuwait University, who's unlocking the secrets of our body's silent language. Ever wonder what your body tries to tell you before its whispers turn into screams of discomfort? Dr. Shaban, armed with a wealth of knowledge in nutrition and biochemistry, invites us on a journey at her NUVU Center, where preventing disease means having a meaningful conversation with your health. Prepare to be empowered to tune in closer to what your body is really saying. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that could change the way you listen to yourself.
Reach out to luucid at:Instagram @luucidkwWebsite luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email hello@luucid.co
"Females have a very different body than males, and our exercise performance is affected by our hormones, and we can lift weights at certain times of the month better than other times, we can do cardio at certain times of the month more than other times, we can hit PRs in lifting at certain times more than other times." - Dr. Hana Jaafar
Hello and welcome back to the luucid podcast.
In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful link between mental and physical health with Dr. Hana Jafar, a psychiatry resident and fitness advocate. Hana shares her transformative journey from inactivity to becoming a passionate promoter of exercise for mental well-being. Her unique perspective as both a medical professional and fitness enthusiast offers invaluable insights into achieving a balanced lifestyle. Join us to discover how integrating mental health and physical fitness can enhance your life.
Reach out to luucid at:Instagram @luucidkwWebsite luucidkw.com
Email hello@luucid.co
Reach out to luucid at:Instagram @luucidkwWebsite luucidkw.com
For guest recommendations Email hello@luucid.co
"One of the issues of modern society is hyperventilation, where we breathe in more oxygen than we need and that creates more of an anxious and reactive response." - Ameer Al Dagher
Hello and welcome back to Broadband.
We have a phenomenal episode for you today with Ameer Al Dagher. You might know Ameer as your favorite movement rehabilitation specialist on Instagram, but he's so much more than that, and you'll be finding out on today's episode the insights that he shared which are incomparable.
References mentioned in this episode:Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
Thera Cane Massager
Ida Pauline Rolf
Tummo breathing technique
Wim Hof Guided Breathing
Andrew Huberman Breathing Technique
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Cristiano Ronaldo Deep Breath Video
Vivo Barefoot ShoesCarl Yung
Sigmund Freud
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Leverage - Naval Ravikant
Stacking Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Pliability (aka ROM WOD )
Breathwrk App
Samar Yunis
Fatima Juma
Reem Al Bannaw
Moshé Feldenkrais
Reach out to the guest at:Instagram @ameer.aldagher
www.ameeraldagher.com
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"I'm a huge advocate of social media [journalism], but at the same time, I'm also a skeptic because there is a lot that you have to filter through to get to the actual hard fact truths."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf News, Politics Today, Kuwait Times, Middle East Eye and Raseef 22.
Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on Yasmena and her unique human journey and want to provide you the listener with the best practices for effective communication on matters that may be political or social in nature that frequently stir up reptilian emotions
References mentioned in this episode:Humans of New York
Citizen Journalism
Reuters Eyewitness
Iconic Photo of the Syrian Boy
BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction)
BDS example in Apartheid South Africa
The Present - Netflix Film on Palestinian Border Crossing
Our Women on The Ground - A Book by Zahra Hankir
Reach out to Yasmena at:Instagram @yasmenawrites
Linkedin
www.yasmenalmulla.com
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"The best form of creativity is to take someone else's work and do it a bit differently. No one is a hundred percent original."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Talal Malik, a household name in the Kuwaiti radio scene, a voiceover actor, and a YouTube content creator.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
- About Talal and his unique human journey
- Explore the unique world that is Radio and how it compares to the latest and greatest social media platforms.
- Provide you the listener with the insights on habits and skills of successful content creators.
References mentioned in this episode:Linda Lou (99.7)
Talal Al Yagout - 360 FM CEO
Marina FM - #1 Radio Station Kuwait (claimed)
Ali Najim - Protege turned to Superstar
Salman Al Najadi - Talal's Nagham Alsabah Co-host
Rawan Al Marzouq - Talal's Co-host
Z100 FM New York - #1 Radio Station in the World (claimed)
Casey Neistat - a content creator guru
Casey's filmmaking and storytelling course
Mr. Beast - a recommended content creator
iJustine - a tech youtuber
Marques Brownlee MKBHD - Another tech YouTuber
Matt D'Avella - for self develpment and minimalism
Peter McKinnon - for videography
Armchair Expert Podcast Dax Shepard
Reach out to Tala at:Instagram @talalmalik
www.talalmalek.com
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"There is a bigger opportunity to reach more people based on a mindset, a belief system, or a purpose versus a demographic."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dana AlHanbali an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Kuwait-based creative communications firm, Beattie and Dane.
I'm going to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
- About Dana and her unique human journey
- Explore the intricacies of the dynamic and quick to evolve world of creative marketing.
- Provide you the listener with the best practices to build an effective marketing campaign and the best way to prepare to approach a communications firm.
References mentioned in this episode:Beatie and Dane - Dana's Communication Firm360 marketing campaigns
Chocolate Bars Ads
Marzoug Alghanim campaign
Aziz aljasmi
Ghazwan Hamdan - Creative Director of MAEK in Dubai
Lujain Abulfaraj - develops products/content for teaching Arabic to children
Reach out to Dana at:Instagram @dalhanbali
Website
Email dana@beattieanddane.com
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"We come from a culture where failure is the enemy. We rather give it a half a try than try and fail."
Our guide for today is Noor Al Obaid an entrepreneur, a food and beverage consultant. She's the founder of Bake and Educate, a nonprofit organization that has covered the tuition fees for more than 480 underprivileged students in Kuwait since its inception.
Noor has been celebrated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for her stellar campaigns. She's been well received by the public, which is evident by her loyal and enthusiastic fans and followers on social media platforms.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue
- About Noor and her unique human journey.
- Learn about Kuwait's food scene and how to start a food trend
- Walk away with some of the habits, tips, and tricks that help pave the road to Noor's success.
References mentioned in this episode:Bait Lothan
Bake and Educate
Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR
re:food
The Chocolate Bar Ads
Dana Al Hanbali - Social Media Guru
Shrimpy Banned Billboard
Pret A Manger
Kuwait as a Food Capital
Gia
Mukbang
Fajer Eats - Kuwaiti Mukbangs
Reach out to Noor at:Instagram @noorthatbakes
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"There's a fine line between wanting to become a chef for social media or wanting to become a chef for yourself."
Our guide for today is Chef Faisal Al Nashmi the creative mind behind Street AlMakan, Table Otto, Pam and Cow, Street Cafe, and San Restorante. Faisal has been instrumental in the evolution of Kuwait's dining scene.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue.
- About Faisal and his unique human journey.
- Explore the nuances behind creating a menu, a restaurant, and an unshakeable culinary identity.
- Walk away with some habits that a successful entrepreneur, chef, and leader like Faisal has developed to aid his success
References mentioned in this episode:Le Cordon Bleu - Culinary School
Street Al Makan - Restaurant
Coffee in Feeding Milk Bottles - Went Viral
Fries "Dumpster Mentality"
Kuwait as a Food Capital
Ali Bukhamseen - Kuwaiti Farmer
Kenaneya Farms Kuwait
Chef Michel Roux Jr.
Gordon Ramsay on Youtube
Nigella Lawson - Food writer and chef
Momofuku: A Cookbook
Ivan Ramen - Cookbook
David Chang
David Chang and Microwave Cooking
Reach out to Faisal at:Instagram @zubaneen
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"Vegetables get jetlagged the same way we get jetlagged when we travel. Let's cut the whole process and start growing locally"
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dana Al Salem. She's the managing partner of Acquire, a privately owned food, and beverage company that operates some of your favorite Kuwaiti franchises and homegrown concepts from Munch to Upper Crust Pizzeria, Re cleanse, Rare Cuts, Magnolia bakery, and many more.
Dana is also the friendly face behind Sadeer farms. Originally a 350,000 square meter goat farm that now plants and supplies Kuwait with diverse offerings from leafy kale and red lettuce to starchy corn and utilitarian lupus.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue.
- About Dana and her unique human journey.
- Dig deep into the rich soil of Sadeer farms and learn about their wins, their obstacles, and their dreams.
- Walk away from this conversation with some of the best tips and practices to apply to your own post-pandemic home gardens and green projects
References mentioned in this episode:NUKS USA
Re JuiceIkl Ikl - Online Farmer's MarketChef Faisal Al Nashmi
Chef Ahmed Al Bader
Chef Mimi
Monsanto - Agricultural Conglomerate
Plants & More - Alzain Albabtain
The Snake Plant
Succulent Plant
Desert Blooms
Reach out to Dana at:Instagram @sadeer_farms
Email danaalsalem@gmail.com
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"I think you can't be what you can't see. So I need to look up to and hear the stories of women who are killing it in STEM, that look like me, that speak like me, for me to think that it's possible for me."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Wafa Al Obaidat, the creative director and CEO of the PR design agency, Obai and Hill, the founder of the Women Power Network and the host of the Women Power Podcast.
We want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue,
References mentioned in this episode:How to Stay Inspired - An Article by Wafa
Sketchbook Magazine
Drive - A book by Daniel Pink
Antifragile - A book by Nassim Taleb
Lean In - A book by Sheryl Sandberg
Reach out to Wafa at:Instagram @wafaobaidat
www.wafaalobaidat.com
Obai and Hill (PR Agency)
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"There are various forms of harassment but they have all morphed into this one understanding of harassment. And so sexual harassment is kind of normalized because we do not differentiate between all the different types of harassments."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Yasmena AlMulla, an NYU trained political scientist and freelance journalist, whose words frequently appear on Gulf news, Politics Today, Kuwait times, Middle East Eye, and Raseef 22.
Yasmena mainly covers political, social, and human rights issues. As of late, she's been providing her readers with on-the-ground coverage of the Kuwaiti women's rights movement. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
References mentioned in this episode:Humans of New York
Reuters Eyewitness
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Fatma Al Ajmi Murder Case
Farah Akbar's Murder Case
Jeanelyn Villavende's Murder Case
Our Women on The Ground - A Book by Zahra Hankir
Men Explain Things to Me - A Book by Rebecca Solnit
Reach out to Yasmena at:Instagram @yasmenawrites
Linkedin
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"You have these patriarchal Arab or Muslim men telling you to cover. You then have these Western Men telling you to uncover. Did they ever ask us what we want?"
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dr. Haneen Al Ghabra. A professor at Kuwait University's Department of Mass Communication, specializing in Rhetoric and Cultural Studies.
Dr. Haneen is also the author of "Muslim Women and White Femininity." She's a devoted daughter and a steadfast intersectional feminist. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
References mentioned in this episode:Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra - Professor of Political Science
Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw - She Coined the Term ‘Intersectionality’
Qasim Amin - The first Arab feminist
The Liberation of Women - A book by Qasim Amin
Leila Ahmed - an Egyptian-American scholar of Islam
Women and Gender in Islam - A book by Leila Ahmed
A Quiet Revolution: The Veil's Resurgence - A book by Leila Ahmed
All About Love - A book by Bell Hooks
Feminism Is for Everybody - A book by Bell Hooks
From failure and allyship to feminist solidarities - An article by Dr. Haneen and Dr. Bernadette Calafell Reach out to Dr. Haneen at:Twitter
Linkedin
Instagram
Website
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"Social businesses can definitely compete with normal businesses. We have seen that with Tom's shoes where they have been able to compete on a global scale as a social business."
Our guide for today on the journey of communal actualization is Maryam Al Eisa an entrepreneur and the founder of the innovative nonprofit company re food.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
References mentioned in this episode:Fast-Moving -Consumer-Goods (FMCG)
RFD by refood
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Social Enterprise vs Philanthropy
Toms Shoes
Copia (Food waste Company)
Reach out to Maryam at:Instagram @refoodkw
Linkedin
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"To achieve great things, you need to be brave and pay attention to details, very small details. This is something that I learned the hard way from NASA."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Dr. Bassam Alfeeli. The Innovation and Enterprise Director at the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Science (KFAS). Dr. Alfeeli is also the founder of orbital space, the Middle East's first private company to provide access to space through CubeSat technology.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
References mentioned in this episode:KFAS Talk on Economic Growth with Ricardo Hausmann
80-20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
Technology adoption life cycle
Richard Feynman Lecture: There's plenty of room at the bottom
QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter
Reach out to Dr. Bassam Alfeeli at:Instagram @b_alfeeli
Linkedin
Orbital Space
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"Innovative ideas are found, they are not thought up. You're not sitting in a glass room, trying to think up an innovative idea. The innovative idea comes as you're talking to someone noticing patterns or looking at how people behave or how people use something."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Abdulmohsen Alduwaisan an entrepreneur and innovation strategist who engages with startups and corporate teams to find and validate innovative concepts.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue,
Connect with Abdulmohsen at:
Instagram @atalduwaisan
Linkedin
Website www.atalduwaisan.com
One Base
Abdulmohsen's Shoutouts go to:
Anop from Fusion Logistics "if you're looking to ship anything, e-commerce or import products he's been a phenomenal guy."
Haidar Almosawi "for finding your work-life balance"
Studio Pesi "for industrial designs in South Korea"
Ameer Aldagher "whenever something's going wrong with an injury or some joint that's messed up, he's the guy"
Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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In the third series of the season, we engage in deep dialogue with individuals in the world of innovation. I'll be introducing you to the innovation strategist Abdulmohsen Alduwaisan, the space pioneer Dr. Bassam Alfeeli, and Social entrepreneur Maryam Aleisa.
Reach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"Humanity as a whole is successful because of the community and our desire to contribute, like build a story that we can share with others or make art that a bunch of people can appreciate."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Blake Vanier, a published author, and inventor based in Boulder, Colorado.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
References Mentioned in this Episode:Lockheed Martin (Aerospace Company)
Mars Curiosity Rover
Google Ads
David Goggins
Reach out to Blake at:Blake's Instagram
Blake's Website
Blake's First Book: The Orphans of New Lur
Blake's Reinvention of the Travel Mug: SipficientReach out to broadband at:Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
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"When it comes down to the future or contemporary art in Kuwait, I think it's bubbling. I think it's morphing. I think it's currently being challenged by a lot of artists, and it gives me great pleasure to see that because it trains the human eye to look at beauty in a different way."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Samaa Al Refai research-based visual artist and historian striving to shorten the distance between the public and art.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue.
Reach out to Samaa at:
Her Instagram @allmyrituals
Her Website samaaalrefai.com
Samaa's Shout-outs:
Farah AlWugayan @xxmantras
Lula Cortez @lula.cortez
Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
"One of my biggest struggles is the relationship between myself as an artist and money. It's just the way we're brought up and is so common in the media, is that your financial worth is directly correlated to your value as a person."
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Alicia Joe Straka a professional accordionist, opera trained vocalist, pianist, and composer. I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue,
Reach out to Alicia at:
Alicia's Website
Alicia's Youtube
Alicia's Instagram
Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
Hello, and welcome to broadband. In the second series of the season, we engage in deep dialogues with individuals in the art world. I'll be introducing you to the professional accordionist Alicia Joe Straka, the visual artist and historian Samaa AlRefai, and the published author Blake Vanier
Listen to the second three-episode series of season one, titled The Artist's Dilemma.
Make sure you subscribe to our podcast, share the podcast with your friends, and most importantly, engage with us on Instagram and through email.
Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Saad Choeiter, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a movement therapist, that prefers to use his hands rather than a scalpel as his healing tool of choice.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue.
1. About Saad and his unique human journey.
2. Introduce you to a form of treatment, to actively heal physical elements that is at times overshadowed by our current medical, industrial complex.
3. Provide you the listener with tools to be proactive in either healing or preventing said physical elements.
Reach out to Saad at:
Instagram @kinetic_cloud
Website www.kin-cloud.com
Reach out to broadband at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Ahmed Albader a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, who was a member of the early movement to introduce the sports to Kuwait nearly a decade ago.
I want to set the stage for this interview. By shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue:
Reach out to Ahmed at:
Instagram @ahmed_rb
Ahmed's shoutouts go to:
Royce Gracie
Abdulmohsen Albabtain
Sidekick Academy
Reach out to broadBand at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
Our guide for today on this journey of communal actualization is Hana Jafar, a medical doctor, specializing in psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and also moonlights as a successful fitness coach with a thriving online business and multiple certifications.
I want to set the stage for this interview by shining the spotlight on three main points of focus for our dialogue,
Reach out to Hana at:
Hana @healthwith.hana
Hana @fitfoodiekw
Hana's Website: Hybrid Training
Hana's shoutouts go to:
Dr. Aziz Alkhayat @hybridtrainingkw
Fouz Al Ayar @wellness.with.f
Reach out to broadBand at:
Instagram @broadband.podcast
Email aziz@seedsmedia.org
Hello, and welcome to broadband. The podcast that covers a broad list of topics with an insightful and community-minded band of people. In the first series, we engage in deep dialogue with individuals in the fitness world with unique perspectives and paradigms. I'll be introducing you to the medical doctor and coach Dr. Hana Jafar the BraziliansJiu Jitsu practitioner. Ahmed Reshaid Albader and the osteopath Saad Choaiter Listen to the first three episodes series of season one, titled humans in motion to get insights on the successful habits in Nate and the active members of our communities.
And look, our community would not even come close to being complete without you the listener. So make sure you subscribe to our podcast on your favorite listening platforms, share our podcast with your friends. And most importantly, engage with us on Instagram and through email. We'll look forward to hearing from you.