Loving Kuwait: Recent Episodes
Ayesha Kamal
Loving Kuwait is a podcast that highlights various things to do and places to go in Kuwait. Host Ayesha Kamal takes you along on her adventures as she discovers Kuwait. She also shares her conversations with various entrepreneurs, business owners, and hosts of local events to delve deeper and get to know what inspired them to go down their paths of interest. Whether you live in Kuwait or are interested in visiting, this show will give you an idea of fun activities and venues in Kuwait.
In this episode, the season 4 finale, I reflect on the many changes that have happened in Kuwait over the past year and also touch up on the different episodes that aired in both Season 3 and 4.
In this episode, I chat with Mohamed Abdelsalam, founder and general manager of Food Box, which is an organization that has been helping various charity groups distribute food and essential goods to those in need around Kuwait.
In this episode, I chat with Dominique and Samar about their work with the Good Deed Squad.
In this episode, I chat with Maryam Alwazzan about her initiative One 4 All, which is an organization she created to help those in need in Kuwait.
In this episode, I chat with Rania Al-Nakib, an assistant professor who teaches courses in education and human rights.
In this episode, I chat with Essra about how she coped with having Covid-19 and how her positive mindset played a significant role in her own healing.
In this episode, Ghadah and I chat about our first Covid-19 adventure, which was her latest art show: Outfield/Shield.
In this episode, I wrap up season 3 and talk about how things are in Kuwait, 110 days since the lockdown began as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, 29 personal stories are shared about how the lockdown in Kuwait, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected them.
In this episode, 20 personal stories are shared about how the lockdown in Kuwait, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected them.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shahad Al-Mutairi about the health implications of COVID-19. We also discuss how the healthcare system has been working to provide proper care and treatment to the citizens and residents of Kuwait during this pandemic.
In this episode, psychotherapist Fatemah Al-Qadfan and I chat about the different ways the changes we have had to make to our lifestyle because of COVID-19 can have an impact on our mental health.
An off-beat episode for an off-beat time. We're in the middle of a lockdown due to COVID-19 so Ghadah and I are practicing our social distancing by recording a virtual episode about how life has been with isolation, curfew, and coping with the unknown.
In this solo episode, I reflect on what has been happening both in Kuwait and around the world as we react to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19.
In this episode, I chat with Liam Glynn, founder of The Project Training System, about how he works with clients to help them move better and feel good.
In this episode, I chat with Rafael about what inspired him to create his exhibition called Invisible Kuwait.
In this episode, I wrap up the second season of the podcast and highlight the different ways my guests work to build and strengthen community interactions.
In this episode, my best friend and I look back at our 2019 goals and talk about how we want to approach the upcoming new year.
In this episode, I chat with Deema about Madeenah, an interdisciplinary platform that curates cultural tours of Kuwait.
In this episode, I chat with Nadia, Maryam, and Tahani about AO, an ethical lifestyle brand that they have created in Kuwait.
In this episode, I chat with Aliss about her foundation, Save a Soul, which focuses on helping animals in need.
In this episode, I chat with my friend Louise about her first visit to Kuwait. From sightseeing to socializing to shopping and eating, we talk about what we did and what her impressions were of her mini holiday in Kuwait.
In this episode, I chat with Elif Aygün about Sound of Beads, a workshop she has created to introduce people to the world of beading and creating necklaces, malas, and prayer beads (and more).
In this episode, I chat with Filiz Türeç about her project The Long Table, which is a platform created to bring people together as they learn to cook different cuisines from around the world.
In this episode, I chat with Sahar and Hanan about a platform they created for meaningful, thought-provoking conversations called Inspirational Hangouts.
In this episode, Kuwaiti historian Farah Al-Nakib and I chat about Kuwait's history, culture, and community.
In this episode, Ghadah and I catch up after our summer and she elaborates on her experience fostering dogs from Save a Soul.
In this episode, my best friend and I catch up about our summers and talk to one of our favourite sessions - Back to School!
In this episode, host Ayesha Kamal gives a brief intro to Season 2 and answers the top 10 questions she's received about her podcast over the past few months.
In this final episode of Season 1, host Ayesha shares some of her favourite clips of the season. From fitness experts to psychotherapists to artists and more, this show focuses on highlighting all the things there are to love in Kuwait.
In this episode, Rania and I check in with how 2019 has been going so far and we talk about one of the places we love in Kuwait – JAAC.
In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about different art galleries and exhibition platforms around Kuwait.
In this episode, Victoria and I talk about her documentary Grit and her experience becoming a filmmaker.
In this episode, Seham and I talk about her work as a physiotherapist and yoga instructor; we also talk about her pre-natal yoga coaching and how it can have a positive impact on expecting mothers.
In this episode, Faisal and I talk about how his practice of martial arts, yoga, and Budokon work together in terms of shaping a person’s behavior, mindset, and overall attitude and perspective towards well-being.
Faisal Ahmed is a Mix Movement Athlete who is passionate about self-improvement and Martial Arts. Faisal started his journey at a young age in martial arts and adopted yoga practice to improve and recover from the intensity of his consistent training. He is currently a student and a teacher of movement in its variations, such as Martial Arts, Yoga, Calisthenics, and Animal Locomotion. With over 10 years of consistent practice in different Martial Arts styles he holds numerous belts in different systems including a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Faisal is also a certified Coach and Yoga Teacher, and he is the first Certified Budokon Instructor in Kuwait.
You can find Faisal on Instagram @FaisalH.Ahmed or reach him via email: FaisalHAhmed@gmail.com.
In this episode, Besma and I talk about her initiative, Women Mentor Forum or WMF and what resources and opportunities it provides for women here in Kuwait.
In this episode, Ibrahim and I talk about the impact of mental health awareness and treatment on individuals as well as society as a whole.
In this episode, my friend Reem and I talk about one of our favorite places in Kuwait – Alive Yoga.
In this episode, Rania and I catch up and talk about the different ways we've been involved in International Women's Month as well as one of our favorite places to go during Kuwait's winter months: Qout Market.
In this episode, Shahed and I talk about her creation of Shalala Thoughts, what inspired her to become a cartoonist, and what messages she hopes to convey through her work.
In this episode, Muneera and I talk about what led her to create and design jewelry, her sources of creativity and inspiration, and how many of her designs represent her connection and affiliation to Kuwait.
Muneera has a BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design and a MA in Design: Jewellery from Central Saint Martins. Muneera received the Arab Woman’s Award for Young Designer in 2016 and the Sheriffs de Mode award in Paris in 2012.
You can see Muneera's work on her website: http://www.muneeraalsharhan.com/
You can also follow her on Instagram @mhsq8
In this episode, I talk to Reem AlAttal, a young Kuwaiti entrepreneur who designs various stationery items and home accessories that highlight both Kuwait and the Arabic language.
Reem always knew that she wanted to be involved in creating something but wasn't sure exactly what to focus on. She started exploring this creative drive from a very young age, starting with making friendship bracelets in school and moving on to other types of accessories. Over the years she learned various skills: drawing, painting, embroidery, and even movie-making and photography.
Although she is a Civil Engineer by profession, she knew she wanted to still feed her creative passion, which led her to start Prints by Reem in 2013. Her products have evolved over time, going from hand-painted prints to painted stationery and now to mass produced pieces. Her business continues to grow as does she in her exploration of new artistic designs and products.
Here's how you can get in touch with Reem & purchase her work:
Email: info@printsbyreem.com
Instagram: @printsbyreem
Twitter: @printsbyreem
Local (Kuwait) orders: www.printsbyreem.com
International orders: www.thouqi.com
Booth location: Q Store, AlYaqout, Shuwaikh (opposite Mayar)
Reem's products can also be found at: AlMakan, Paper & Nest, Q at The Yard, & The Reading Room
In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about Kuwait's National Day celebrations and different ways to love Kuwait.
In this episode, I talk with Fatmah Al-Qadfan about her practice of drama therapy in Kuwait.
Fatmah is a Registered Drama Therapist, under the North America Drama Therapy Association. She practices here in Kuwait and sees individuals and families for a range of mental health concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Drama therapy is an active and experiential approach that uses storytelling, role play and improvisation in the process of healing.
You can get in touch with Fatmah via her Instagram account or her website:
Instagram: dramatherapykuwait
Website: www.dramatherapykuwait.com
In this episode, Ghadah and I talk about our trip to the Cloth Souq and why it’s one of the places we love in Kuwait.
From the variety of colors and textures to the creative window displays, the Cloth Souq is a terrific place to wander around and be inspired.
In addition to the goods that are being sold there, the architecture is also something to be admired.
Built in the mid-1970s, Souq Safat (the complex that houses the different branches of the Cloth Souq), is an example of extensive in-situ concrete works. One of the main features of the market was its underground parking, which was revolutionary at that time.
My father, architect Kamal Bhuiyan, was the on-site supervisor for the architectural restoration and renovation of Souq Safat after it was damaged in the 1991 war. He shares some of his observations of the market from an architectural perspective, some of which are mentioned in the episode, along with other points that will be further explored in a future episode.
In this episode, I talk with Fatima Juma, Operations manager of DISC Kuwait, about physiotherapy, self-care, and healing.
In this episode, I talk with Ahmad Al-Qadmani, a Black Belt Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Sidekick Academy here in Kuwait, about jiu-jitsu as a practice, a mindset, and a lifestyle.
In this episode, I talk with Haya Alsharhan, co-owner and coach at CrossFit Q8, about community, CrossFit, and living a healthy lifestyle.
In this episode, my dear friend Ghadah and I talk about our visit to The Mirror House, a museum (and actual residence) of artist Lidia Qattan.
In this episode, my best friend and I take a look back at 2018 and talk about our plans for 2019.
Meet host Ayesha Kamal and find out what motivated her to start this podcast and what the show will feature over the weeks to come.