An Odyssey with Anum Farooq (Odyssey Global Media)
Candid and authentic discussions, challenging the status quo and deeply reflective of ourselves and the world we live in. Join Anum Farooq through Odyssey Global Media, on her journey to learn authentic insights from raw, human perspectives based on lived experiences and impromptu conversations. At Odyssey Global Media, we are committed to revolutionizing the media landscape through grassroots, holistic, and meaningful content. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect communities, bridge cultures, and inspire change from the local to the global level. We prioritize grassroots media, giving a voice to the often unheard stories and perspectives that exist within communities worldwide. We believe in the power of authentic narratives and the ability of individuals to shape their own stories. By amplifying these grassroots voices, we strive to foster understanding, empathy, and social impact. By focusing on meaningful storytelling, we aim to create a media landscape that uplifts, empowers, and unites people from all walks of life. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey, one story at a time, as we navigate the vast and diverse tapestry of our global community.
Episodes
Join us as we delve into the innovative world where agriculture and solar energy converge.
Discover how agrovoltaics seamlessly integrates solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with agricultural practices, creating a harmonious coexistence between crops and solar panels. Unveil the ways in which this unique synergy allows farmers to maximize land use efficiency, optimize resource management, and promote environmental sustainability.
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Noor sees mobility as an integral part of the human experience. She also experiences that globalization changes the way in which we understand our sense of belonging. The world has become our home, while this global accessibility has also outgrown our understanding of home. Noor is curious to explore how we, as individuals and societies, can strengthen our embodied sense of belonging to ourselves, our communities, and nature – rega...
Odyssey Global Media Global held a Grassroots Global Autism Conference focusing on the theme of lived experiences, and individual perspectives from a local to a global level, to carry forward the human narrative.
Thiandi Grooff lives in Amsterdam in her own apartment with 24/7 support because she has no muscle control. She has a masters in International and European Human Rights Law. She is a member of quiet riot, a group o...
يوم المرأة العالمي
الاستثمار في النساء: تسريع وتيرة التقدم
الأمم المتحدة: أصبح تحقيق المساواة بين الجنسين ورفاهية المرأة في جميع جوانب الحياة أكثر أهمية من أي وقت مضى إذا أردنا إنشاء اقتصادات مزدهرة وكوكب صحي
المتحدثة: شذى المهيري
شابة إماراتية طموحة ، ...
Penelope Magoulianiti :Uncompromising Success - Achieving Your Best in Business and Home
Penelope Magoulianiti is a transformational coach and expert who empowers women around the world to balance their professional and personal lives.
Born and raised in Cyprus, Penelope ventured into corporate banking for 20 years. At 40, she resigned from a successful career, authored "Women, Motherhood and Independence" Penelope's philosoph...Anum Farooq : The Neurodivergent Professional and Global Outlooks
An introductory series relating to neurodivergency and global systems, by first looking at perspectives from the world of work and the neurodivergent professional.
According to the Harvard Business Review; "Neurodiversity is a competitive advantage, and a growing number of prominent companies have reformed their HR processes in order to access neurodiverse talent; am...
Ami Valdemoro and Illac Diaz: Empowering Communities Through Sustainable and Solar Liter of Light
Liter of Light is a global, grassroots movement committed to providing affordable, sustainable solar light to people with limited or no access to electricity.
Through a network of partnerships around the world, Liter of Light volunteers teach marginalized communities how to use recycled plastic bottles and locally sourced materials t...
Gelareh Alam: The Art of Fashion
Odyssey Global Media is proud to present Gelareh Alam in a global podcast Interview.
Gelareh Alam : A Beacon of Unconventional Elegance and Empowerment
Gelareh Alam, an acclaimed fashion designer headquartered in San Francisco, has a story that diverges from the conventional path, providing a rich tapestry of experience that informs her unique aesthetic.
"Born into a world of war and conflict, my ea...
Dana Ahmad: Founder Of EcoSpectrum, A Project For Autistic Youth To Take Part In Ocean Conservation Discussions
Odyssey Global Media is looking forward to releasing the interview with the Founder of EcoSpectrum - that aims to elevate the inclusivity of students and youth within the spectrum of autism in climate action and ocean conservation discussions.
As a climate and ocean advocate, Dana is passionate about the members most af...Shaikha Hend Al Qassimi is a woman of substance and strength. Her academic journey began with studying Architecture at the American University of Sharjah, Entrepreneurship at the American University of Cairo, and Management, Marketing, Communications & Media at Celsa-Paris Sorbonne University.
She is an accomplished businesswoman and has a record of successful business ventures in varying fields, such as her fashion house ‘ Hou...
Incredibly wonderful to meet fellow United Nations FCCC YOUNGO Youth Constituents at COP28 to hear their insights for the Odyssey Global Media Podcasts. An absolute honour to meet Michelle Kim who is a sustainability educator, youth community leader and advocate working heavily on UN SDGs & Social+Environmental pillars of sustainability.
She has numerous lived experiences growing up in four different countries- Korea, Philippi...
BOB BOWEN: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER THROUGH INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND A HUMANE PERSPECTIVE
Bob Bowen is an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Malone University in Canton, Ohio (USA) and a behavior support practitioner with Prag Consulting in Melbourne, Australia. He has over 40 years of experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs in the United States, Canada, and Australia. He has provided keynote and plenary ...
Exploring Trauma Through Art
An intense and intimate panellist discussion with Terri Lloyd and Molly Goehring hosted by Anum Farooq on the theme of 'Exploring Trauma Through Art'. Led by the artistic and personal insights through lived experiences in a meaningful discussion. The prompts that were a stimulus for the discussion were: What are your experiences of trauma, and how are they expressed through your artwork? Does tra...GABRIELLA SILVAGNOLI: INSIGHTS FROM A GLOBAL ART CURATOR
Gabriella Silvagnoli is a Puerto Rican-born people person with a love for video creation, art, and visuals. She studied at Boston University and graduated with a bachelor’s in Film and Television and a minor in Art History.
Gabriella’s passion for art and design led her to the New York and London art world scenes, where she has worked as an art advisor, video producer, and ar...
KATHARINA EISENBERG : EXPLORING ART THROUGH SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
Katharina Eisenberg (also known as: Kunst und Klartext) is a contemporary artist from Germany. Concerned with the abilities of the human mind, her works reflect psychological and global issues, mirroring the qualities and specifics of the time and sphere we live in. In her multiparted series - acrylic paintings and mixed media 3D installations- sh...
MARY ANNE DE HAAN : GROWING SUSTAINABLE MICROGREENS, HERBS & EDIBLE FLOWERS IN THE DESERT ENVIRONMENT
A fascinating conversation with the Founder and Director of Mary Anne’s Fresh Produce through a holistic lens from sustainability in farming methods, to experiences of being an entrepreneur and the interlinks between primary farming industries to tertiary cuisine sectors. An innovative and forward thinking farm where sustainab...
Emirati Women's Day
Female perspectives on Emirati Women's Day, exploring perspectives and insights through a lens of art, culture and heritage.
Nesa Khaled Alshehhi, an Emirati Artist, Sculptor, Designer & Entrepreneur. She was born in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. She holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts Studies from the University of Sharjah in 2013. She pursues contemporary, abstract and interactive conceptual art. He...
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