Yalla! Let's Talk.
Welcome to Yalla! Let’s Talk., where self-growth meets culture. Hosted by Hani Dajani, this podcast features conversations with inspiring creatives, thought-leaders, and disruptors. The goal? To help you grow, reflect, and feel a little more connected.
Episodes
Habibi, let's talk.
00:00 Intro05:00 Who's Most Likely To?10:38 The Tarboosh Game30:00 Wrong Answers Only33:20 Reddit's Wildest AITA Stories
The people who judge you often know the least about you. Ghaliaa opens up about being misunderstood, finding her voice, and choosing authenticity over approval.
Why do friendships drift apart? And why do some people stay with us long after they’re gone?
In this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, I sat down with Anthony Adonis from Adonis to talk about love, music, friendship, ambition, and the things we feel but never say.
@anthonyfromadonis @adonisband
Does Arabic music need more honest criticism? Danny Hajjar thinks so.
The former Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA sits down with Hani Dajani to talk about what the music scene won't say out loud.
Danny has covered Saint Levant, Elyanna, and Tul8te, and interviewed Nancy Ajram. We get into critique, the business behind the hits, and why real feedback is so rare.
This episode is brought in partnership with XP Futures and XP Air.
Most people think speaking like a CEO means sounding confident, but the best communicators today know the right techniques while still sounding authentic. I sat down with Yasir Khan to talk about public speaking and how to communicate like the top 1% of CEOs.
In this episode, I am joined by bestselling author Najwa Zebian and Will Rossy to unpack one of the hardest truths in dating: if they wanted you, you’d know.If you’ve ever questioned where you stand with someone, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been avoiding... and more importantly, the truth you need to move forward.In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Are You Overthinking… or in a Toxic Sit...
In this episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk, I sit down with Sara Madani and we get into why you might be feeling off, and how anxiety can sometimes disguise itself as intuition. We talk about doing the inner work, trusting yourself again, and what it actually means to have a grounded, magnetic energy.
00:00 Intro
00:53 What Is Aura, Really
02:00 How to Build a Magnetic Aura
05:45 Ignoring Your Gut Feeling
07:55 Can Your Intuition Be Wro...
For International Women’s Day, we talk about something people rarely say out loud: giving birth is still dangerous. This episode explores why maternal health is still a global issue and how we can do better for women everywhere.
Joining us is the CEO of Every Pregnancy, Isra Chaker. You can learn more about Every Pregnancy at www.everypregnancy.org
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:50 Why Giving Birth Is Still Dangerous Today
08:5...
This Ramadan we talk about what it feels like to drift and slowly find your way back. Basel Gazi joins me to unpack Islamic history in a way that feels honest and real and shares how his app Archives is helping a new generation reconnect with Islam.
00:00 Intro
02:15 The Man Who Hated Islam… and Became a Lesson Forever (Abu Lahab)
06:00 Why Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Story Hits Different
06:50 The Moment Basel Felt Islam W...
Join Hani in the studio for an interview with Noor Taher! Noor unpacks what it was like playing a complex character in Netflix's Alrawabi in 2021, the hard conversations our culture tends to avoid, and advice for young girls today. She also opens up about life with epilepsy and why she decided to raise awareness. Enjoy!
00:00 Intro
02:08 What’s new with Noor lately
04:50 From child actor in Jordan to AlRawabi
09:15 Playing the &...
In this episode, Hani sits down with Ebraheem from Dubai Bling for an honest conversation beyond the cameras. Ebraheem tells Hani what viewers don’t see on the show, the struggle of body image for men, Palestine, faith, and the art of staying unbothered. Hope you enjoy the episode!
0:00 Intro
0:42 The One Thing People Get Wrong About Ebraheem
6:10 Who Is the Real Narcissist on Dubai Bling?
12:10 Body Image for Men & Famil...
In this episode, I sit down with Annemarie Jacir, director of the film Palestine 36, to uncover the erased history of Palestine in 1936 and the year that shaped everything happening today. We talk about why she made a film about the 1936 revolt, the shocking truths she discovered in archives, how British colonization shaped Palestinian life, and the real people and stories woven into the film.
This is an episode about Palestinian e...
Though Palestine has existed for thousands of years, decades of occupation have made it nearly impossible to take part in global events like Miss Universe. This year, Nadeen Ayoub made history as the first-ever Miss Palestine to compete.
But this isn’t just about pageants or crowns. It’s about what it means to represent a country that’s been silenced, and to do it with courage and grace. In this episode, Nadeen sh...
Everyone talks about love, but no one teaches you how to choose the right person. In this episode, poet, author, and relationship coach Najwa Zebian shares how to know if you’ve found the right partner... AND how to stop settling for the wrong ones.
00:00 Intro
01:42: Is your relationship boring or healthy?
02:55 What is "attunement" and why is it important in dating?
07:06 Is doubt actually a good thing when dating?
10:40 Let'...
For the very first time, Bisan sits down for a podcast to share what is really happening on the ground in Gaza.
We talk about Israel's plan to "take over" Gaza, the journalists that have been killed, and the resilience of a civilization that existed in the world for more than 6000 years in Gaza.
Her message to the world is simple: Freedom for Palestinians and all the oppressed people in the world. As she puts it: "Time in Gaza is n...
This episode is about music — but also about something deeper: identity, belonging, and being seen. I sat down with Danny Hajjar, a brilliant music journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA, who’s been amplifying the voices of Arab artists across the Middle East, North Africa, and the global diaspora. He’s written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and GQ Middle East, and is the c...
I sat down with journalist Samira Mohyeddin to talk about how Western media straight-up lies — not just about Iran, but about the entire Middle East, from Palestine to Iraq. We get into the "playbook": how narratives are crafted, who benefits, and why “freedom” is only allowed when it fits their agenda. From Zionist Iranians to foreign interference, Samira breaks down why true liberation for Iranians won’t c...
What does it mean to find your voice — and use it to create change?In today’s episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk., I sit down with Tunisian artist EMEL, a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose music has inspired people across the world. From her breakout anthem “Kelmti Horra” — once banned, now a symbol of hope — to her powerful new album MRA, EMEL shares her journey of turning pain into purp...
Bestselling author Najwa Zebian joins me to share her wisdom on healing and how to get over someone you STILL can't get over.In this episode, we tackle some of the most common yet confusing questions that come up when you’re trying to move on from someone — or even just figure out where you stand. Is it okay to still miss someone from your past? Should you text your ex, or is that just a bad idea? What happens when you ...
Thank you to Habibi Squad and Asala Dabke for joining us today in our Ramadan special.
Whether you are Muslim or not, this episode can give you a better understanding of what Ramadan means to Muslims . The episode also goes deep into the best practices of how to make the best use of your time in Ramadan, community, and even fitness.
@HabibiSquadOfficial @AsalaDabke
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Cutting Bad Habits, t...
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