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 creativity, community, and self-discovery.

From Sufi sound journeys and musical theatre to letting go of labels, Fadi shares how he moved from self-doubt to full-time artistry—turning personal healing into soulful expression. 

💡 If you're navigating your own creative leap or seeking meaning through expression, this one’s for you.

🎤 Topics include:
- Taking the leap into full-time artistry
- Sufi poetry, music, and spiritual process
- Creativity as healing, not performance
- Community as a mirror and safety net
- Self-love, vulnerability & emotional truth

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Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction to the Song's Emotional Impact
02:12 Introduction 
04:11 Fadi's Artistic Journey and Background
07:26 Finding and Following Your Passion
14:45 Balancing Passion and Practicality
18:13 The Role of Sufi Poetry and Music
24:04 Navigating the Artistic Path
26:50 Integrating Sufi Journeys
27:37 Navigating Emotions and Purpose
28:14 The Power of Practice
28:35 Facing Disappointments
29:13 The Inner Work
31:40 Recognizing Musical Success
32:00 The Metamorphosis Event
33:02 Liberation Through Music
36:58 Spirituality in Music
44:24 Community and Collaboration
48:17 Emotional Reflections
51:04 Conclusion