Chatting With Slava The Jordanian
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 is your go-to resource for navigating challenges and thriving in new environments. Tune in for insightful discussions, practical tips, and motivational stories that celebrate the diversity and strength of immigrant experiences. Join us weekly to Master an Unlimited Mindset by Eliminating Limited Beliefs.
Episodes
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, these struggles impact far more than daily routines—they shape identity, relationship...
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 episode dives deep into:
- The richness of cultural diversity and its role in shaping emp...
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 lessons she’s learned and how these twists shaped her growth. This episode explores ...
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 explore the brilliance of ancient Egyptian mathematics, engineering, and architectural pr...
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 panel unpacks the significance of letters and verses in the Quran, the way scripture prese...
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.
She reflects on the sacrifices her parents made to ensure she received an education, t...
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 richness they carried with them, and the challenges of reconciling traditional Arab gender ro...
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 Jeannies in bottles to ancient Arabian stories of jinn, this episode explores how myth, rel...
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 Symbotic — Tarek’s career is as impressive as his passion for people.
But beyond the engineer...
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, navigating a complex dance of identity, belonging, and nostalgia. From the feeling of...
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 institutions were groundbreaking centers of healing, innovation, and compassionate care. To...
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 dreams, and eventually finding a career she loves.
Naomi reflects on what brought her fami...
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 overcoming academic barriers, to navigating cultural expectations and family pressures...
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-rooted cultural and spiritual bonds that unite us. From shared traditions and family v...
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 United States to pursue her dental career. Now based in South Boston, she shares how she nav...
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 practices across two states, and launching a national franchise brand, their story is...
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 cultural expectations impact their sense of identity and belonging?
- In what ways did these...
"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 growing up in a refugee camp in the 1980s, and the defining moment when she r...
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 pressures to faith, family, and freedom—this episode speaks directly to t...
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 often silenced—by cultural norms, spiritual foundations, and traditional belief syste...
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