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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#35 The Effect of Displacement on Immigrant Family Dynamics
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Send us a text In this season finale, we explore The Effect of Displacement on Immigrant Family Dynamics with special guest Gisselle Alvarez. Immigrant families often carry the weight of international conflict, cultural misunderstandings, and the stress of adapting to new environments while navigating complex legal systems. But beneath the surface,…
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#34 The Fascinating Cross-Cultural Changes that Shaped the Glory of the Islamic Empire
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Send us a text In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Slava is joined by Dr. Ihab and JD Yusef to uncover the cross-cultural changes that shaped the glory of the Islamic empire. Together, they reveal how the Islamic Khalifates wisely embraced and advanced techniques from the ancient Egyptians, creating prosperity across a vast civilization. This epi…
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Send us a text In this solo reflection, Dr. Slava takes listeners on a journey through the “What ifs” of her life — the questions that arise when we wonder how things might have turned out if we hadn’t faced certain detours or unexpected turns. From navigating cultural shifts to embracing new beginnings in a new world, Dr. Slava shares the personal…
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#32 How We Experience the Legacy of Ancient Egypt
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Send us a text For more than 5,000 years, the marvels of ancient Egypt have fascinated the world. From the grandeur of the pyramids to the mysteries of their construction, the legacy of this civilization continues to inspire awe and curiosity. In this episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava is joined by JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab to expl…
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#31 The Discovery of the Pulsars and the Quran
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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava Abdelrehim is joined by her co-hosts, JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, for a powerful conversation linking science to scripture. Together, they explore the discovery of pulsars and how these cosmic phenomena mirror the profound wisdom found in the Quran. The pane…
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#30 – "Finding a Path in Dentistry as a Female Immigrant”
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Driany Cruz shares her journey of resilience, determination, and transformation as a female immigrant in the United States. From working odd jobs to entering the dental field as an assistant, Driany carved her path forward with persistence and vision—eventually rising to become a coach for dental practices.…
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#29 Elizabeth & Dalal Shahid: Two Sisters, Two Worlds, One Story
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Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, sisters Elizabeth and Dalal Shahid share their deeply personal journey as second-generation Lebanese-Palestinian American women navigating life between two worlds. Raised in Alabama, they reflect on their grandparents’ courageous decision to leave their homeland in the early 1960s, the cultural richnes…
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# 28 Jinn, Jeannies & the Journey Within: Arab Views on Angels, Demons, and Divine Struggle
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Send us a text In this rich and riveting panel discussion, Dr. Slava is joined by her cohost JD Yusef and returning guest Dr. Ihab to unpack one of the most captivating and often misunderstood elements of Arab cultural and theological tradition: the unseen world of jinn, angels, demons, and spiritual companions. From pop culture’s portrayal of Jean…
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#27 Robotics, Roots, and Relief: A Conversation with Tarek Abu-Jabarah
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we’re joined by Tarek Abu-Jabarah, an electrical engineer by trade and a community organizer by heart. With over two decades of experience in robotics and automation — from building assembly lines for Ford and GM to leading programs at Motorola, Amazon, Google, and Symbot…
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#26 A Bittersweet Portrait of My Childhood in Jeddah
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Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Slava invites listeners into the intimate corners of her memory, painting a reflective and emotionally rich portrait of her childhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦. Told through the lens of a second-class citizen, this episode unpacks the cultural contrasts between Jordan 🇯🇴 and Saudi Arabia, na…
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#25 The Legacy of Healing: Bimaristan & the Golden Age of Islamic Medicine
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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava is joined by co-hosts JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim to take us on a historical journey through the origins of the world’s first hospitals—the Bimaristan—born from the medical brilliance of the Islamic Golden Age. Far beyond mere places of rest, these inst…
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#24 Naomi’s Story: Love, Motherhood & Becoming
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, we sit down with Naomi—a proud first-generation Dominican American—who opens up about her powerful journey of resilience, love, and transformation. Becoming a mother at just 16, Naomi shares how she navigated early motherhood while pursuing her education, chasing her dre…
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#23 From Pain to Purpose: Dr. Slava’s Journey of Resilience, Identity, and Legacy
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Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava steps into the spotlight—not just as your host, but as the story herself. With unfiltered honesty, she shares her powerful journey as an Arab American immigrant woman who transformed struggle into legacy. From growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and…
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#22 One Heart, Many Faiths: Celebrating Unity Across Arab Christian & Muslim Communities
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Send us a text Despite our shared language, heritage, and values, the Western narrative has too often cast Arab Christians and Muslims as opposing forces—divided by faith and destined for conflict. But that narrative doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Dr. Slava, Dr. Ihab and JD Yusef break through the misconceptions to spotlight the deep…
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#21 Rooted in Resilience: Dr. Nour Alzubaidi’s Journey from Jordan to South Boston
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with Palestinian American dentist Dr. Nour Alzubaidi, a remarkable woman whose journey bridges continents, cultures, and callings. Born and raised in Jordan, Dr. Nour brought with her a strong sense of community and purpose when she moved to the Unite…
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#20 Built from the Ground Up: Our Immigrant Dream to Dental Empire
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Send us a text In this special milestone episode, Dr. Slava and her husband, Dr. Ihab, sit down for an intimate conversation — just the two of them — to share the untold story of their entrepreneurial journey. From humble beginnings as newlywed graduate students navigating life in a new country, to building not just one, but three successful dental…
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#19 How Traditional Arab Gender Role Expectations Shaped Our Integration Journey
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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Dr. Slava is joined by her co-hosts, JD Yusef and Dr. Ihab, for a candid discussion on how traditional Arab gender role expectations shaped the mindsets of their parents—and how those beliefs, in turn, influenced their own immigrant journeys. Together, they reflect on questions such as: How did these cultu…
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Discovering Palestinian Intellects: From Refugee Camps to Global Impact
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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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Send 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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