Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

Thank you to Habibi Squad and Asala Dabke for joining us today in our Ramadan special. Whether you are Muslim or not, this episode can give you a better understanding of what Ramadan means to Muslims . The episode also goes deep into the best practices of how to make the best use of your time in Ramadan, community, and even fitness. ‪ @HabibiSquadOfficial   @AsalaDabke  (00:00) Intro(00:40) Cutting Bad Habits, the Vibes, Giving Back, & ESSENTIAL Reminders(10:00) What to do when you're struggling with your faith?(20:18) How to make the best use of your Ramadan(26:45) Ramadan & Fitness(31:12) Should I break my fast if I have an exam?(37:30) Best Advice from Sheikh Wasef

In this episode, Ghassan, Halazon one of Canada's top CEOs, shares his journey of building a successful startup, from tough lessons learned to navigating the world of valuations and exits. Get expert advice on attracting investors, raising capital, and negotiating in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.About Ghassan Halazon—a powerhouse entrepreneur who quit a Wall Street job at just 25 to chase his dreams of scaling a portfolio of coveted digital brands. Fast forward 15 years, and Ghassan has built, acquired or sold a dozen e-commerce companies that have driven cumulative sales approaching $1 billion from market-leading brand. Ghassan's journey is all about resilience and redefining success. Ghassan is also the proud honoree of Canada’s 40 Under 40.Episode Breakdown(00:00) Intro(03:00) Ghassan's History with Dragon's Den(05:44) How did one of Canada's top CEOs start his company?(10:25) Hard lessons learned from building a startup. (14:40) When and how to Exit/Sell Your Startup? (17:15) The truth about the valuation of your startup (19:45) Whether I should get an investor and build, or exit/sell my startup? (24:00) How do you even get an investor? (28:45) Best advice you'll hear on negotiations when it comes to capital raising(31:42) Community, support, and how change will come? (40:00) ConclusionLearn more about Ghassan: https://www.ghassanhalazon.com/Linkedin: Ghassan Halazon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghassan-halazon/Instagram: instajee @ghalazon 

Nemahsis talks to Saint Levant on Yalla! Let's Talk. Episode Breakdown(00:00) Intro(9:33) The beginning of their musical journeys & and what inspires these artists(16:43) Let's talk about the fans(29:21) Let's talk about the dream(36:14) Arab men and therapy(41:30) Saint Levant, Grow Home, and Yalla! Let's Talk.(44:28) Why feminism is an Arab man's issue(49:47) Hot Takes(53:28) Outro @Nemahsis  @SaintLevantOfficial A special thank you to East Tea Can for the space, the food, and the hospitality. Check them out -- https://eastteacan.com

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented artist, NARCY, for an in-depth conversation about the music industry today.He shares his insights on the evolution of Arabic Hip Hop, the impact of cultural decolonization in music, and drops some solid advice for up-and-coming artists.NARCY is a groundbreaking Arabic Hip Hop artist known for his unique style and thought-provoking lyrics. He’s redefining the genre and inspiring the next generation of musicians with his innovative approach to music.(00:00) Intro(01:45) History of Arabic Hip Hop(9:40) Breaking Cultural Barriers(11:55) Arab Artists: The Best Advice You’ll Hear Today(17:10) Artist or Activist? Can You Be Both?(26:10) From Drake to "Arab Money": The Influence of Arab-ism in Hip-Hop(32:00) To Be An Arab: Anti-Exploitation, Identity, AI, and the Analog Revolution in NARCY's MusicSpecial thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out athttps://eastteacan.comYOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT NARCY Instagram: @narcynarceYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVyZKc6xDAGWHCyeDv1AeQYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI:https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...

It's time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative.Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed at the East Tea Can restaurant in Toronto, they sit down over dinner and ask each other questions you’ve never heard on a podcast before (and yes, they even talk about conspiracy theories.

In this special series at East Tea Can, comedian Hassan Phills talks about how stand-up comedy helped him grow and connect with people. He also explains how he made a space for the Muslim community by listening to fans who wanted to see his shows but didn’t feel comfortable at bars. Hassan shares the important skills he’s learned through comedy—like how to understand a crowd and get better at what you do—and shows how comedy can help everyone connect, adapt, and grow.(00:00) Introduction(01:20) How Hassan Phills Got Into Stand up?(05:18) How do you get better at your art and GROW as a creative?(20:30) Let’s talk about labels in the industry (i.e. Muslim Comedian or Toronto Comedian?) and the dream(24:00) Identifying a Market Gap: Meeting the Needs of the Muslim Community and Fans(31:00) How to win over an audience?(35:00) ConclusionYou can learn more about Hassan Phills @hassanphills Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out at https://eastteacan.com

Thank you to habibi squad for the laughs and sharing with us some questions everyone is dying to know. They are real ones, make sure you subscribe to them!  @HabibiSquadOfficial  Yalla! Let's Talk. (0:00) Intro (1:44) One word Interview with Habibi Squad (17:51) Yalla! Let's Talk with Habibi Squad (41:30) If you can send one message to the audience, what would it be? YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...

Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, where we dive into how the show 'Ramy' is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that led Dave to convert. (0:00 Intro (2:25) Dave's Journey in Acting and Stand-up (5:50) The show 'Ramy', relatability, & breaking stereotypes (13:13) Taboos: marrying a second wife, cheating, and romance with cousin (25:17) Trump President Again & What it Means to Arabs and Muslims (35:00) Why Dave converted to Islam and how did the conversation go with family? (44:27) Conclusion

In this episode, I talk with one of the Middle East's most inspiring entrepreneurs and talent managers -- Omar Hmaidat. Omar manages the largest creators in MENA and has created one of the the fastest growing talent agency in the world. Most recently, Omar was named as Forbe's Middle East's Top 10 Talent Managers Making Movers, as well as Billboard's top 40 under 40. At the same time, Omar is still a content creator and has grown quite a loyal following over the past years. In this episode, Omar shares the lessons he's learned throughout working with content creators and artists in the MENA region. Though this advice is in the context of creatives in the region, I am sure you will learn In this episode, you will learn: - Omar's story and how he ended up in talent management; - What is talent management and what should you expect; - Why creative content is important in anything you do; - How to be flexible in an ever changing industry; - How authenticity always wins; - What support looks like as a creative, from therapy to parents

In this episode, I talk with one of the most influential online voices in Jordan, Deya Elayyan. Deya is not your typical influencer - he studied engineering in the US before moving to Jordan, as well as he uses his platform to shed light on issues relevant to those who live in the region. Today, he shares his perspective on education, the title "influencer", as well as his experience visiting Gaza. In this episode, we talk about the following: (00:00) Intro(03:48) Let's talk about the importance of education(16:02) Do you actually have freedom?(18:55) How can you help Palestinians?(31:35) What I saw when I went to Gaza...(41:39) ConclusionThis episode was shot at Wild Jordan Centre in Jordan. You can check it out https://wildjordancenter.com/Production and Sound in Jordan: Latif Fityani and Mohammad Al Banna. You can find Latif on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latiffityan... and Mohammad at / m_albannaa YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT DEYA ELAYYAN:YOUTUBE:  @deyaelayyan-  INSTARAM: https://www.instagram.com/deyaelayyanYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...