You know Reem Edan from her viral videos with her Iraqi baba (father), later her mother, but also a from her exceptional Stand-Up comedy career. In this episode of Arabs in Media, we meet one of the funny fresh voices in media, while we explore the nuances of Iraqi culture and identity, and the role of humor in bridging cultural gaps.
Reem and host Hazem Jamal delve into Iraqi heritage, exploring the cultural significance of food and family expectations. Hear about Reem's journey to discovering her purpose, and how making people laugh wasn't the original path she followed when she moved to LA to work in entertainment.
In the first of two episodes with Reem Edan, we'll test Reem to see how Iraqi is she, and hear where the notion of confidence factored in to pivotal moments of decision, and what "networking" really means. Hope you enjoy the fun time we had, and if you're Iraqi, or a child of immigrants, that you find the relatability of our special struggles is what you needed for a break today.
About our guest:
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American comedian, content creator, award-winning writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her performances have captivated audiences globally, performing in nine countries across four continents, while amassing tens of millions of views online for her character-driven sketches and culture-bending commentary.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemedan/
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About the host:
Hazem Jamal is a first-generation Iraqi-American who worked in as a programming exec in American radio for many years.
Hazem founded Arabs in Media to offer an independent platform for new stories, information and entertainment missing in corporate media.
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