The non-profit organization was set up to give Arab Youth role models. The thinking goes that role models serve as proof that the system can give aspiring young adults the future they dream of.
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What? Yes.
I firmly believe, with a faith that trembles in my bones, that men suffer in our patriarchal society. The men in my life, whom I love and want to protect, are discouraged to show weakness. No asking for help, no tears, no collaboration, no losing.
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To say the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg changed my life would not be an exaggeration. So it's no wonder that I had a need to find a Lean In Cirlce ASAP. There wasn't one, so in September 2016 I created my own: Lean In Circle Jeddah.
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I had the incredible opportunity to join a roster of people I admire by speaking at CreativeMornings/Jeddah for their theme on Sound. Of course, podcasts being my preferred leisurely sound, I spoke about what podcasting means to me.
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I've seen many Saudi documentaries, and I can't pinpoint what exactly about this stands out to me. There's an authenticity where it feels like a real story is being told, not an outsider narrative objectifying Saudis. Does that make sense?
What makes this different to me? I'd love your thoughts below!
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