Welcome to Chatting with Slava the Jordanian! This podcast dives into the fascinating world of immigrant entrepreneurship. Each week, Dr. Slava Shaker Al-Nabulsi, an immigrant entrepreneur herself, brings you inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and success. Join us as we uncover the mindset that empowers immigrants to overcome barriers, break limiting beliefs, and achieve their dreams. Featuring captivating interviews with immigrant entrepreneurs and expert advice, this podcast i ...
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Discovering Palestinian Intellects: From Refugee Camps to Global Impact
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1:00:14Send us a text "My name is Nada Abukishk, and this is my story…" In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Palestinian Jordanian American epidemiologist Nada Abukishk, a global health scholar with a remarkable story of resilience, intellect, and global impact. Nada reflects on her earliest memories as a child…
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Two Worlds, One Heart: Navigating Belief Systems & Relationships as an Immigrant
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1:01:26Send us a text What happens when your heart belongs to two worlds? In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Dr. Slava peels back the emotional and cultural layers of what it really means to be an immigrant navigating life between your "home world" values and the expectations of a "new world" society. From gender roles and generational pressu…
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Mental Health, Culture & Connection: Navigating Emotional Well-Being as Arab Immigrants
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1:02:52Send us a text In Episode #16 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava Abdelrehim invites listeners into a heartfelt and necessary conversation about mental well-being within the Arab immigrant experience. Joined by her cohost JD Yusef and special guest co-host Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim, the trio dives into how emotional health is shaped—and …
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From Brooklyn to Breakthroughs: Gisselle Alvarez on Culture, Motherhood, and the Power of Mindset
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1:05:58Send us a text In Episode 15 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with Gisselle Alvarez, a certified phlebotomist, content creator, and proud first-generation Dominican American, to share a heartfelt journey of identity, migration, and personal evolution. Gisselle opens up about her family’s move from Brooklyn, …
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Navigating Higher Education as Arab American Immigrants
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1:04:25Send us a text In this insightful episode, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim hosts a powerful conversation with JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, as they share their personal journeys through higher education as Arab American immigrants. Tune in to discover the practical tools and mindset shifts they utilized to manage stress and anxiety while overcoming social stigmas. P…
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"Legacy of Love: Honoring Um-Ihab, the Heart of an Immigrant’s Journey"
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1:02:34Send us a text In Episode 13 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim sits down with her husband, Dr. Ihab, to celebrate the life and legacy of his mother—an extraordinary Egyptian American female immigrant entrepreneur known affectionately as Um-Ihab or Tiny Ekram. Although she never completed high school, Um-Ihab possessed an in…
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Discovering Palestinian Intellects: Dr. Maher Massis on Legacy, Education, and the Immigrant Mindset
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58:36Send us a text Part of the Discovering Palestinian Intellects Series In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava launches her special series “Discovering Palestinian Intellects” by welcoming the brilliant Dr. Maher Massis—a Palestinian-American scholar, entrepreneur, author, and advocate whose life…
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Redefining Femininity & Finding Love: My Journey from Arranged Marriages to an Unlimited Mindset
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52:04Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava opens her heart and shares her powerful story as an American Jordanian immigrant who broke away from cultural expectations to define her own path. After escaping three arranged marriages in pursuit of her dream profession, Dr. Slava reflects on what …
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Arab Minds, Global Impact: The Scientific Legacy That Shaped Our World
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54:44Send us a text “Imagine a World Without Science” In this special episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian on Mindset Mastery Media, Dr. Slava sits down with her husband, Dr. Ihab, to explore the incredible legacy of Arab contributions to science. Have you ever stopped to think about where it all began? Ancient civilizations across Mesopotamia, …
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Discovering Palestinian Intellect Series Premiere: Educated, Empowered, Unstoppable
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53:21Send us a text In this powerful ninth episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and her co-host JD Youssef launch a deeply personal and inspiring new series titled "Discovering Palestinian Intellect"—a tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and core values of Palestinian minds. With Dr. Slava’s own heritage rooted in Palestine through…
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From Egypt with Love—A Story of Triumph & Resilience 🇪🇬
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1:05:42Send us a text At just two years old, Dr. Ihab M. Abdelrehim embarked on a life-changing journey when his parents left everything they knew in Egypt to build a future in the United States. Their sacrifice set the foundation for a story filled with struggle, perseverance, and success. In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr…
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Navigating Cairo’s Organized Chaos—My Egyptian Journey with Dr. Slava
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56:26Send us a text In this captivating solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through her first visit to North Africa, specifically Egypt. She shares her experiences of navigating the vibrant yet chaotic streets of Cairo, where life flows through a unique rhythm of organized chaos. Dr. …
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Belief Systems as Our Compass: Breaking Free from Social Approval
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58:59Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and JD Yusef explore the profound role belief systems play in guiding immigrants through the process of acculturation in a new society. They examine how deeply ingrained cultural values and personal convictions serve as an internal compass, helping indi…
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The Inspirational Values and Beliefs That Shape Arab Immigrants’ Journey
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45:03Send us a text In this compelling episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and JD Yusef dive deep into the transformative journey of Arab immigrants as they navigate the complexities of displacement, acculturation, and assimilation into a new world. Through a candid and insightful conversation, they explore the inspirational values a…
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Identity in Transition: Navigating the Immigrant Experience and Mental Health
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56:19Send us a text In this episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and JD Yusef dive into a thought-provoking discussion on an article that sheds light on the impact of the immigration identity crisis on mental health. As immigrants, navigating the complexities of cultural adaptation can lead to profound psychological and emotional chal…
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By Design – Exploring Why We Leave Everything Behind to Start Anew
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40:15Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava and her co-host JD Yusef dive into the compelling reasons behind our desire to leave the familiar and embark on life-changing journeys. From personal ambitions to external pressures, they explore the deeply rooted motivations and stories of those w…
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Breaking Barriers: Gender Roles, Culture, and Immigrant Resilience
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50:36Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Slava and co-host JD Yusef dive into the complexities of traditional gender role expectations through the lens of conservative Eastern Arabian culture. They explore how these deeply rooted societal norms shape identity and well-being, particularly for immigrants navigating new cultural landscape…
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Welcome to Chatting With Slava the Jordanian
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3:29Send us a text Welcome to Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, where stories of resilience, innovation, and success come to life. In this trailer, your host, Dr. Slava Shaker Al-Nabulsi, introduces you to the heart and soul of the podcast. Born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with roots in Jordan and Palestine, Dr. Slava shares her remarkable jou…
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Introducing Your Host, Slava the Jordanian and Co-host J.D. Yusef
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26:49Send us a text In the premiere episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, meet your hosts, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim and J.D. Yusif, as they share their inspiring journeys as first-generation American immigrants. Together, they embark on a powerful mission to inspire others who dream of stepping into a new world to pursue their goals. Slava and J.D. …
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