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
What does it feel like to return to the place your story began after nearly half a century away?
In this reflective episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ sits down with co-host Dr. Ehab Abdraeim to share the emotional and cultural experience of returning to Egypt after decades of living abroad.
After almost 50 years as an immigrant in the United States, stepping back onto Egyptian soil brings a flood of memorie...
In this powerful episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, host Dr. Slava (STJ) sits down with Haitham Khraishi, a Palestinian-American storyteller whose life has been shaped by navigating two cultures, two identities, and two worlds.
Born in the Washington DC area and raised between Maryland and Palestine, Haitham shares the emotional and cultural realities of growing up in the Palestinian diaspora. From childhood me...
In Episode 41 of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava sits down with her longtime friend Michael Wilkie, founder and owner of Aspire Health and Fitness.
What began nearly two decades ago as a personal training relationship evolved into a deep and lasting friendship built on trust, discipline, and mutual growth. Despite differences in culture, faith, race, and professional background—Dr. Slava being a Muslim immigr...
In this episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Dr. Slava and co-host Dr. Ihab reflect on their 30+ year journey as life partners, entrepreneurs, and evolving leaders.
What began as a simple plan — a dentist and a scientist building quiet careers — transformed into owning three dental practices across two states, launching the Greenwood Dental Franchise Group, and stepping into a new phase of purpose-driven expansio...
What does it take to rise beyond displacement, doubt, and rejection — and reach for the stars?
In this powerful special edition of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ sits down with Ranim Shaheen, one of the first Palestinian American women selected on a path to space. From her family’s beginnings in Gaza and Ramallah to growing up in Houston, Texas, Ranim’s journey reflects resilience, identity, and relentless ambitio...
In this week’s episode of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, Slava is joined by JD and Ihab for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the role of women across history, cultures, and belief systems.
Together, they unpack how Eastern and Western societies have shaped gender expectations, how those roles have evolved over time, and how cultural narratives continue to influence family structures, leadership, and identity...
In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, Slava sits down with Gisselle Alvarez, a certified phlebotomist and first-generation immigrant, to explore how two women from opposite ends of the world experienced strikingly similar realities growing up in conservative immigrant households.
This episode unpacks the unspoken truths around mental health in immigrant families—how cultural expectations, silence, and survi...
In this Season 2 premiere, Dr. Slava is joined by her life partner and co-host Dr. Ihab Abdelrehim for a reflective and deeply grounded conversation welcoming 2026.
Together, they look back on 2025—the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth experienced as entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and life partners. This episode moves beyond surface-level goal setting and dives into inner growth, intentional ...
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, relationships, ...
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 empire...
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 the...
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 preci...
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 presents...
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, the ...
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 role ...
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, religi...
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 engineering...
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 be...
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. Toget...
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 family ...
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