Season 6 presents women stories, standing on themes around which their stories intersect, collide or/and merge.
Lana Medawar is a seasoned journalist and media innovator, born on March 8, 1986, in Jezzine, a city known for its stunning landscapes. Her career began at a radio station before she graduated from the Lebanese University with a degree in radio and TV journalism in 2006. Lana's professional journey includes significant roles such as a news anchor and program presenter at Almayadeen news channel, where she also creatively led and produced the diverse show "Almashadiyya."
In 2021, Lana shifted her focus towards human journalism, creating the inspiring series "Nothing is Impossible," which highlights stories of perseverance and success. Embracing a new direction in 2023, she turned to producing content rooted in books and knowledge, leading to the establishment of the Storytelling School and the Solist Mindfulness Hub. Lana's career reflects her commitment to impactful storytelling and personal growth, inviting her audience to join her in a journey of discovery and inspiration.
This season is a collaboration between Women of the Middle East (WME) podcast and Musawah. Musawah (‘equality’ in Arabic) is a global movement for...
Kuwaiti- Palestinian author of her latest book “Head Above Water: Reflections on Illness”, academic scholar, and Assistant Professor of English Literature at the Gulf...
Get to know our episode’s speaker and moderator: Dagmar Symes Dagmar’s first General Manager position was at Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail in Saint Emilion,...