Arab Is Me
Arab Is Me is a podcast hosted by comedian, humanitarian, and community organizer Said Durrah that explores Arab identity through honest conversations with artists, activists, entrepreneurs, athletes, scholars, entertainers, and changemakers from across the Arab world and diaspora. Every guest has a different story. Together, they explore culture, heritage, family, faith, success, struggle, and what it truly means to be Arab. For too long, others have tried to define Arabs through headlines, politics, and stereotypes. Arab Is Me hands the microphone back to Arabs themselves.
Episodes
What if the way we talk about Palestine is part of the problem?
“Conflict.” “War.” “It’s complicated.”
Omar Baddar thinks we need to rethink all three.
In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Palestinian-American political analyst and activist Omar Baddar for a candid conversation about Palestine, media, advocacy, political power—and the words we use to describe what Pa...
What are the things Arab families know are happening—but are still afraid to talk about?
On this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Dr. Linda Humaidan Zayed, a public health researcher, educator, and community health expert whose work focuses on health equity, mental health, women’s health, intimate partner violence prevention, and Arab and minority communities.
This conversation goes places Arab families o...
Episode 15 is different. No guest. No script. Just Said Durrah — and a mailbag full of questions he had never seen before.
After spending the first 14 episodes asking everyone else the questions, Said finally gets put in the hot seat for the first-ever Arab Is Me Mailbag.
And apparently, nothing was off limits.
Am I Palestinian enough? Have I ever turned down money because of Palestine? Who surprised me most in Arab entertainmen...
Hani Almadhoun has lost two brothers in Gaza. Yet through unimaginable grief, his family has continued feeding people across Gaza.
In this deeply personal episode of Arab Is Me, Said sits down with Hani Almadhoun, Palestinian American humanitarian, Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA, and co-founder of the Gaza Soup Kitchen.
Hani opens up about the loss of his brothers Majid and Mahmoud, the work his family continues to do on the g...
His family fled war in Iraq. Years later, DJ Ahmed would become one of the most recognized Arab DJs in America.
After the Gulf War, Ahmed’s father fled Iraq and spent years in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia before the family was eventually reunited and began a new life in the United States.
Ahmed once dreamed of becoming a doctor, but his path would take him from working with refugees and building a career in tech to discoverin...
Most people have no idea Palestine has a golf team.
It does.
And in this episode, Mike Easmeil shares the incredible story of how his family helped build the Palestine Golf program while his children proudly represent Palestine in international competition.
But this conversation goes far beyond golf.
Mike takes us through his family's journey from Palestine to Norfolk, Virginia, what it was like growing up Palestinian in a place with v...
Every two minutes, a mother dies from preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth.
It's a heartbreaking statistic—but one that Isra Chaker refuses to accept.
In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Isra Chaker, Founder & CEO of Every Pregnancy, to discuss one of the most overlooked issues in our communities: maternal health.
Isra shares her own experience with a complicated pregnancy, the inspi...
Linda Sarsour has spent decades organizing communities, advocating for justice, and becoming one of the most recognizable Palestinian-American voices in the world. But this conversation goes far beyond the headlines.
On this episode of Arab Is Me, Linda joins Said Durrah for an honest conversation about home, identity, family, and what it truly means to fight for something you love.
She reflects on being denied entry into Palestine, ...
What does it take to go from addiction and rock bottom to becoming a TEDx speaker, serial entrepreneur, and trusted strategist for Fortune 500 companies?
In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Sam Ghanem for an honest conversation about resilience, identity, recovery, and rebuilding a life with purpose.
Born to Lebanese parents and raised in South Florida, Sam shares the deeply personal story of childhood adversity...
What does it mean to dream without limits?
In this episode of Arab Is Me, host Said Durrah sits down with Omar Kurdi—a CEO, musician, poet, actor, author, and community leader whose life has been guided by one simple philosophy:
"Be a dreamer who dares to dream."
Born in San Francisco and raised between Muscat, Oman and Amman, Jordan, Omar has spent his life building bridges through leadership, ...
Palestinian Tatreez is more than embroidery. It is history, identity, storytelling, and resistance stitched into fabric.
In this episode, Said Durrah sits down with Palestinian Tatreez artist, designer, and educator Amanne Sharif, founder of Min Amanne Tatreez Designs, to explore the incredible history behind this centuries-old art form and why preserving it matters now more than ever.
Amanne shares how Tatreez once communicated ever...
Most people know Nina Kharoufeh as the hilarious hijabi comedian with millions of views, appearances on TLC's Muslim Matchmaker, the Food Network, and stages around the world. But in this episode of the Arab Is Me Podcast, we go far beyond the viral clips.
Nina opens up about what it's really like navigating life as a Palestinian-American, Muslim, comedian, author, amateur boxer, and public figure who often feels misunderstood. Toge...
Nurse Lana joins the Arab Is Me Podcast for one of our most powerful conversations yet. A critical care nurse, humanitarian, author, entrepreneur, and Mrs. Arab USA, Lana shares what she witnessed while volunteering inside Gaza, the survivor's guilt that followed her home, and the remarkable resilience of the Palestinian people. We also discuss her book Healing Under Fire, advocacy, identity, faith, and the moments that changed her...
In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with award-winning comedian, actor, and Ramy star Dave Merheje for an honest conversation about comedy, Arab identity, family, and finding your authentic voice.
Dave shares how growing up in a Lebanese household shaped his career, why authenticity matters more than stereotypes, how his family supported an unconventional dream, and the lessons he's learned from years on sta...
What does it mean to be "too Arab" for one world and "too American" for another?
In this episode of Arab Is Me, Said Durrah sits down with Iraqi-American comedian, actress, writer, and content creator Reem Edan for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear about identity, belonging, comedy, and the pressure of representing your community.
Reem opens up about growing up between two cultures, navigating the expectations placed o...
**What does it take to spend your career defending a community—and what happens when one chapter comes to an end?**
In this episode of **Arab Is Me**, Said Durrah sits down with attorney, civil rights advocate, and former Executive Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), **Abed Ayoub**, for an honest conversation about Arab identity, advocacy, leadership, and what's next.
Abed shares h...
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Arab Is Me Podcast.
In this episode, I share the story behind why I created Arab Is Me and the mission behind the podcast.
For too long, other people have tried to define what it means to be Arab. Arab Is Me is a space for Arabs to tell their own stories, share their experiences, and define themselves on their own terms.
Subscribe for future conversations with artists, comedians, ent...
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