Forward_Moves
Forward_Moves is a podcast hosted by Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad, that shares lived experiences and stories of successful personalities in the Middle East from the creative world of art, design, entertainment, hospitality, business, and other disciplines.
Podcasting since 2024 • 21 episodes
Forward_Moves
Latest Episodes
Supper Clubs, Slow Living & Stories from the Kitchen Table
Can a single dish carry the weight of heritage, memory, and identity?In this episode of Forward_Moves, host Raja Haddad sits down with Chef Ahmad Halawa, the Palestinian culinary artist bringing people together—one plate at a ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:14
The Leap into Purpose: Fadi Rifai on Music, Healing & Creative Freedom
🎙 How do you honour your purpose and find joy in the process? In this heartfelt episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad sit down with multidisciplinary musical artist Fadi Rifai to explore the power of creativit...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:44
Breaking Stereotypes, Building Stories: Nez Gebreel on Regional Creativity
From rebranding Victoria Beckham to redefining Arab identity! Welcome back to Forward_moves! In this bold and thought-provoking episode, Nez Gebreel, Creative Luxury Strategist, joins Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad to unpack what it me...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:55
Sound, Silence & the Stories Between – with Shelley Frost
Silence, sound, and the soul of a region. In this powerful episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Raja Haddad and Lina Nahhas sit down with Shelley Frost—harpist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fridge—to explore the art of listening, th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:53
Empowering Founders: Noor Sweid’s Incredible Coming of Age Journey
What does it take to build billion-dollar businesses and empower the next generation of founders across MENA? In this episode, Raja Haddad sits down with Noor Sweid, VC powerhouse, author, and Shark Tank judge. Noor shares her journey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:49