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 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...
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, NY to Lawrence, MA, and eventually to New Hampshire, weaving together a powerful narrat...
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. Packed with heartfelt stories, candid reflections, and valuable advice, this discussion...
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 intuitive wisdom and a radiant spirit that deeply impacted every young woman fortunate en...
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 story is as inspiring as his mission.
Born in Dahran, Saudi Arabia to Palestinian diasp...
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 it meant to revise her belief system, embrace an unlimited mindset, and trust her inner...
“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, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula shaped fields like mathematics, medicine, an...
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 her father, this series holds special meaning as it explores the foundationa...
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. Slava sits down with Dr. Ihab to explore:
✅ The cultural struggles, discriminatio...
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